This article investigates the implementation of a thinking skills strategy, Taboo strategy, among first-year non-English majors at a university in China. Through the classroom observation and a student survey, the research exemplifies the stages of implementing Taboo and explores how Taboo influences pedagogy and shifts classroom dynamics from passive towards active interactions. Findings indicate significant improvements in students’ engagement in discussions (reported by 92.1% of participants)...

Pedagogy 

In view of the control problem of hydrogen pressure and flow coupling in the anode subsystem of the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) under dynamic load conditions, this paper proposes an intelligent control framework based on the deep deterministic policy gradient (DDPG) algorithm. Firstly, a dynamic model of the fuel cell anode system is established to transform the multivariable coupling control problem into a reinforcement learning state space; secondly, a multi-objective reward fun...

Electric Engineering  Artificial Intelligence  Genetic Engineering 

Nasolabial cysts are rare non-odontogenic, soft-tissue, developmental cysts typically found in the sublabial area and anterior maxillary region. These cysts present as slowly enlarging, asymptomatic, and non-painful swellings, often causing effacement of the nasolabial fold and occasionally nasal obstruction. The diagnosis is primarily clinical, with radiological findings being non-specific. However, computed tomography may provide further details. Surgical removal through a sublabial approach i...

Otorhinolaryngology 

Background: An ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is a rare benign mixed odontogenic tumor, that commonly occurs during the first and the second decade of life, which is why it’s often called a neoplasm of childhood and adolescence. It is composed of both epithelial and mesenchymal components, without any formation of calcified dental structure, and it can present in two clinical forms: a central (intraosseous) and a peripheral (extraosseous) variant. Aim: The aim of thi...

Dentistry  Surgery & Surgical Specialties 

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the quality of the teaching, training and learning materials content which is currently in use in Ethiopian federal technical and vocational training institute in order to give suggestion/recommendation on its weak and strong side. A mixed method, both a questionnaire and an observation were two of the data gathering methods employed in the study. Questions such as organization and clarity, use of visual representations, update and relevance of contents, a...

Teacher Education  Vocational Education  Teaching and Learning Technologies 

This study presents a comparative analysis of machine learning models for threat detection in Internet of Things (IoT) devices using the CICIoT2023 dataset. We evaluate Logistic Regression, K-Nearest Neighbors, and Random Forest algorithms across three classification granularities: binary (benign vs. attack), multi-class (8 categories), and fine-grained (34 subtypes). Our methodology incorporates comprehensive preprocessing including feature engineering, variance thresholding, correlation filter...

Machine Learning 

Against the backdrop of deepening globalization, the international dissemination of traditional Chinese culture has gained broader space. As a characteristic element of China, porcelain enjoys a great reputation at home and abroad, and it is a cultural treasure of China and even the world [1]. Chinese porcelain is not only a highly skilled handicraft but also a cultural carrier embodying historical memory, craftsmanship wisdom, and aesthetic philosophy. It has also attracted the research interes...

Linguistics 

This paper introduces the concept of rational quadratic residues, namely fractional quadratic residues. It also presents a method for determining quadratic residues with fractions as moduli, as well as computational symbols for rational quadratic residues and formulas for converting rational Legendre symbols to general Legendre symbols. Formulas for calculating the number of rational quadratic residues and rational quadratic non-residues are derived. Additionally, several practical application e...

Integral Equation  Number Theory 

This study explored the survival mechanisms of Badjao migrants in Mambaling, Cebu City. It also examined how they respond to the different challenges they encounter in their daily lives, specifically the perceived discrimination from society, and how the government and other private sectors have helped them improve their lives. This research utilized a naturalistic inquiry method and purposive snowball sampling to identify and understand the survival mechanisms of Badjao migrants. The study invo...

Anthropology 

This study investigated the socio-environmental predictors of substance abuse among out-of-school adolescents. The study adopted a quantitative research method and gathered data through the adaptation of standardized scales of measurements on peer pressure and substance abuse. Data was collected from 322 out-of-school adolescents from selected bus terminals in Ibadan, Oyo state. Descriptive statistics and inferential (Pearson r and ANOVA) were used in the study. From the findings, the prevalence...

Psychology