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HEURISTICS OPTIMISATION OF NUMERICAL FUNCTIONS [PDF]
, 2006 The article presents an investigation of heuristic behaviour of search algorithms applied to numerical problems. The aim is to compare the abilities of Particle Swarm Optimisation, Differential Evolution and Free Search to adapt to variety of search ...
Penev, Kalin
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Terrestrial Cyborg Insects for Real‐Life Applications
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This article reviews the development of terrestrial cyborg insects from their emergence in 1997 to mid‐2025, examining three key aspects: locomotion control methods, associated challenges with proposed solutions, and practical applications. Framing these biohybrid systems as insect‐scale mobile robots, the review provides foundational insights for new ...
Hai Nhan Le +10 more
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Exploring the Relationship Between Volunteerism, Inclusivity, and Democracy in Norwegian Sports
Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy ResearchThe Norwegian sport model is widely recognized for its emphasis on inclusivity, democratic governance, and strong tradition of volunteerism. This article examines the sustainability of relying on volunteers in Norwegian sports and whether the high level
Svein Erik Nordhagen
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Particle verbs and the conditions of projection [PDF]
, 2003 In this paper I discuss the properties of particle verbs in light of a proposal about syntactic projection. In section 2 I suggest that projection involves functional structure in two important ways: (i) only functional phrases can be complements, and ...
Zeller, Jochen
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American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In epidemiological studies, obsessive‐compulsive disorder (OCD) is robustly associated with increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. However, the mechanisms behind these associations are unclear. We conducted genetic correlation analyses to explore shared genetic etiology and
Robyn E. Wootton +217 more
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Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Australian paid parental leave (PPL) government scheme aims to support working parents through financial assistance and the promotion of gender equality in caregiving responsibilities. However, the scheme's implementation has been critiqued for its gendered design, which marginalises fathers and reinforces traditional gender roles.
Lily Lewington +2 more
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Capable companies or changing markets? Explaining the export performance of firms in the defence industry [PDF]
The paper carries out an empirical analysis of the factors explaining the export performance of firms in the defence sector. We focus on the case of Norway, and make use of two complementary methodologies: the first is based on quantitative firm-level ...
Castellacci, Fulvio, Fevolden, Arne
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Understanding informal networks in higher education institutions : theoretical concepts from a Russian and Norwegian perspective [PDF]
, 2015 This article discusses theoretical concepts with regard to informal networks in the Russian and Norwegian society and higher education institutions (HEI) in particular.
Goes, Sander
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The Age at Onset of LRRK2 p.Gly2019Ser Parkinson's Disease Across Ancestries and Countries of Origin
Annals of Neurology, EarlyView.Objectives The objective of this study was to elucidate differences in the cumulative incidence of Leucine‐rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) p.Gly2019Ser‐related Parkinson's disease (PD; LRRK2‐PD) between ancestries and countries. Methods We included 922 unrelated p.Gly2019Ser variant carriers (affected = 762 and unaffected = 160) from the Global Parkinson ...
Theresa Lüth +14 more
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Norwegian retroflexion : licensing by cue or prosody? [PDF]
, 2009 A common topic in recent literature on phonology is the question of whether phonological processes and segments are licensed by prosodic position or by perceptual cues. The former is the traditional view, as represented by e.g.
Hamann, Silke
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