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("Proprioception"[Mesh] OR "Postural Balance"[Mesh] OR "Sensory Receptor Cells"[Mesh] OR ("proprioception"[Title/Abstract]) OR ("postural balance"[Title/Abstract]) OR ("sensory receptor cells"[Title/Abstract])) AND ("Rehabilitation"[Mesh] OR "Physical Therapy Modalities"[Mesh] OR "Exercise"[Mesh] OR ("rehabilitation"[Title/Abstract]) OR ("physical therapy modalities"[Title/Abstract]) OR ("exercise"[Title/Abstract])) AND ("Sports"[Mesh] OR "Soccer"[Mesh] OR "Tennis"[Mesh] OR ("sports"[Title/Abstract]) OR ("soccer"[Title/Abstract]) OR ("tennis"[Title/Abstract])) Filters: Clinical Trial, Meta-Analysis, Randomized Controlled Trial, from 2020 - 2024

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1. TCP Congestion Control

Slow Start: TCP initializes congestion window (cwnd) to a small size and doubles it every Round Trip Time (RTT) until a loss occurs (exponential growth) or the slow start threshold is reached.

Congestion Avoidance: After reaching the threshold, cwnd is incremented by one segment for each RTT, growing linearly to avoid congestion.

Fast Recovery: When triple duplicate ACKs are detected, TCP halves the cwnd and reduces the slow start threshold to half of the cwnd size before the loss, then transitions to congestion avoidance.

2. TCP RTT and Timeout

Estimating RTT: Uses Smoothed Round Trip Time (SRTT) which is a weighted average of previous RTT measurements.

Timeout Calculation: Often calculated as Timeout=SRTT+4×RTT

Architecture

Quattrocento Architecture (15th Century)

Architecture in the Quattrocento sought harmonious spaces based on mathematical and geometrical principles.

Key architects of this period were:

• Brunelleschi, who designed the dome of Florence Cathedral.
• Alberti, who wrote several influential books on architecture.

Cinquecento Architecture (16th Century)

The most significant architectural works were built in Rome, largely due to papal patronage. Buildings became more monumental and strictly adhered to classical architectural orders.

• Bramante designed the most important building of the century: St. Peter's Basilica, and also the Tempietto of San Pietro in Montorio, both located in the Vatican.

Painting

Quattrocento Painting (15th Century)

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Different Approaches to Textual Data Analysis

1. Narrative Analysis

A narrative is essentially what is depicted and represented through an interview or a document.

2. Grounded Theory

An approach to develop theory inductively from textual data.

3. Discourse Analysis and Content Analysis

These are two distinct but related approaches to analyzing text and discourse.

Main Textual Analysis Methods for International Relations

• Content Analysis
• Discourse Analysis
• Process Tracing

Qualitative Content Analysis

Qualitative content analysis is an economical text analysis procedure. It involves counting and quantifying elements in qualitative data.

Steps of Content Analysis

1. Data Collection: Create a corpus of data by selecting relevant texts, images, or other data sources.

Section 1: Comprehension and Vocabulary

1.1 Emotional Impact & Symbolism

1. They can provoke strong feelings, similar to how personal photos do. (Lines 3-4)
2. It is important because the polar bear on melting ice represents global warming and the human effect. (Lines 17-18)

1.2 Vocabulary: Synonyms

• Conducted: Carried out
• Very funny: Hilarious
• Extremely sad: Heart-breaking
• Brutal: Harsh

1.3 True or False Statements

• False. (Lines indicate a third of the participants would save their photographs.)
• False. (The birds made the writer smile.)
• True. (Lines indicate he froze in fear.)

1.4 Multiple Choice Answers

• c)
• c)
• a)

Section 2: Grammar Practice

2.1 Verb Tenses & Conditionals

1. left / will be relaxing
2. not to take / had listened / wouldn't have made
3. wanted / had ...

Microprocessor vs. Microcontroller

ii) Differentiate Between a Microprocessor and a Micro-Controller

Microprocessor

Definition:

A microprocessor is a central processing unit (CPU) on a single integrated circuit (IC) chip that performs the processing functions of a computer.

Functionality:

• It only includes the CPU core and lacks other components like memory, I/O ports, timers, and other peripherals.
• Requires external components like memory (RAM, ROM), input/output devices, timers, and other peripherals to function as a complete system.

Usage:

• Primarily used in systems requiring high computational power and flexibility, such as desktop computers, laptops, servers, and high-end embedded systems.
• Suited for applications where customization of peripherals

What is a Firm?

Let us now try to understand the meaning of a 'firm'. A firm is a focal point of the production system of any country. A firm produces goods with the help of its own resources. Sometimes these resources are borrowed from outside, and they are paid remuneration (price) for using them, for example, land, labor, capital, etc. A firm is an organizational unit, while a plant is a 'technical unit'. The objective of a firm in organizing such factors of production is to maximize profit. In other words, profit is the main objective of a firm. Any decision of a firm is taken in accordance with this objective.

Two Views of a Firm in Business Economics

In business economics, a firm is considered in two ways:

1. From the theoretical point of view.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Utensils and Ingredients

Utensils

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Colander
• Large bowl
• Whisk or fork
• Tongs or a pasta fork
• Spoon or ladle

Ingredients:

• 400g spaghetti
• 200g pancetta or bacon, diced
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1.

Boil the Spaghetti

Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. While waiting, dice the pancetta, mince the garlic, and grate the Parmesan cheese.

2.

Cook the Spaghetti

Once the water boils, add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Once cooked, reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.

3.

Sauté the Pancetta and Garlic

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Negotiation Styles

• Shark: Win/lose strategy. They are aggressive, competitive, uncreative, and individualistic. They assume that they have the best and only possible solution. They have no ability to take risks with different options or to learn from mistakes. They have difficulties in social relationships.
• Dolphin: Win/win strategy. They consider several options. They do not waste time with emotional issues. They are friendly and thoughtful. They feed and promote good relationships.
• Fox: They get results. They are reserved, manipulative, and friendly. They have a low level of honesty and ethics. They are cheat negotiators.
• Deer: They feed and promote relationships. They avoid conflict and flee before a threatening situation. They do not share

Characteristics of Entrepreneurship

• Economic and Dynamic Activity
• Related to Innovation
• Profit Potential
• It is a Continuous Process
• Risk Bearing
• Entrepreneurship is a Philosophy
• Discipline

Need and Importance

• Development of Managerial Capabilities
• Creation of Organization
• Improve Standards of Living
• Means of Economic Development

Types of Entrepreneurs

• Innovative Entrepreneur
• Imitating Entrepreneur
• Fabian Entrepreneur
• Drone Entrepreneur

Qualities of an Entrepreneur

• Innovativity
• Extremely Energetic
• Self-Confidence
• Risk Taker
• Future-Oriented
• Responsible
• Decision Taker
• Collective Analysis of Facts
• Flexibility

Functions of Entrepreneurship

• Risk Bearing
• Organizational
• Innovative
• Managerial
• Decision Making

Role of Entrepreneur in Small Business

• Wealth Creation
• Create Jobs
• Balanced Regional