Optimal control of agent-based models via surrogate modeling. by Luis L Fonseca, Lucas Böttcher, Borna Mehrad, Reinhard C Laubenbacher

“…For a given ABM and a given optimal control problem, the algorithm derives a surrogate model, typically lower-dimensional, in the form of a system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs), solves the control problem for the surrogate model, and then transfers the solution back to the original ABM. …”
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The Savvy Survey #16: Data Analysis and Survey Results by Milton G. Newberry, Jessica L. Gouldthorpe, Glenn D. Israel

“… Continuing the Savvy Survey Series, this fact sheet is one of three focused on working with your survey data. In its most raw form, the data collected from surveys do not tell much of a story except who completed the survey, partially completed it, or did not respond at all. …”
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Basisteoretiese perspektiewe vir beoordeling van 'n kerklike Psalmboek by J. H. van Rooy, B. J. de Klerk

“… n 2003 the Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika (Reformed Churches in South Africa) introduced a new hymn book Psalmboek 2003 (Psalter 2003). …”
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SAVE: Steps in Achieving Viable Energy—Teacher Edition by Nathan Mitten, H.A. (Skip) Ingley, Jessica Kochert, Joy C. Jordan

“…Youth start the journey by learning about what energy is, the different forms energy can come in, and how it can transform from one form into another. …”
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The Poetics of Second Liberation by Vincent R. Ogoti

“…The essay rereads the play, focusing on the concepts of ‘bad decolonization’, ‘good decolonization’, and the necessity for a ‘second liberation’ – a form of decolonization that transcends mere emancipation from physical subjugation. …”
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Terrestrial Amphipods or "Lawn Shrimp," (Crustacea: Amphipoda) by Thomas R. Fasulo

“… Amphipods comprise an order of crustacea, shrimp-like in form, which contains mostly marine and freshwater forms. …”
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The Work of Sharing by Annette Arlander, Bruce Barton, Johanna Householder, Michelle Man

“…There we—four members of the Artistic Research Working Group (ARWG) of Performance Studies international (PSi)—tried to present and demonstrate in a miniature form one of the methods for sharing we have explored in the working group, and to do it in a hybrid format, with two performers in the room and two performers present via zoom. …”
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Misje miasta jako narzędzie ewangelizacji na peryferiach by Andrzej Makowski

“…W misyjną opcję papieską wpisują się misje miasta jako jedna z najnowszych form misji ludowych. Stosują one rozmaitość metod głoszenia Ewangelii w celu dotarcia do jak najszerszego grona. …”
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UTILIZATION OF POLYPROPYLENE IN BITUMINOUS CONCRETE by EZEMENIKE CHUKWUKA, OLADELE ISIAKA, ADERINLEWO OLUFIKAYO, OYEDEPO OLUGBENGA

“… The utilization of polypropylene in form of waste plastic to produce bituminous concrete for pavement construction was studied. …”
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Johannine metaphors/symbols linked to the Paraclete-Spirit and their theological implications by J. Joubert

“…He does not express his message regarding the Paraclete-Spirit merely in the form of a theological discourse, but by using the metaphors dove, water and wind. …”
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Compton scattering from superstrings by Thales Azevedo, Daniel E. A. Matamoros, Gabriel Menezes

“…To extract the associated field-theory amplitudes a few considerations in the form of simple physical constraints are required, such as: soft momentum transfer, compactification of polarizations and consistent factorization in the physical channels. …”
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Ethical Issues in Building and Maintaining Coalitions: A 10-Step Decision-Making Model for Choosing between Right and Right by Martie Gillen, Carolyn S. Wilken, Katey Walker

“…Coalitions form in communities to address complex issues and to take advantage of the resources and expertise of diverse people and groups. …”
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South Africa: the arduous task of facing our religious past by E. Oliver

“…This article attempts to identify unresolved issues from the history, culture and theology of Afrikaners that form obstacles in the way of positive development and progress. …”
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SAVE: Steps in Achieving Viable Energy—Leader Guide by Nathan Mitten, H.A. (Skip) Ingley, Jessica Kochert, Joy C. Jordan

“…Youth start the journey by learning about what energy is, the different forms energy can come in, and how it can transform from one form into another. …”
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The structure and dynamics of Luther's Catechism by K. Zwanepol

“…Our conclusion is that the five parts of this Catechism are best understood in a circular form which challenges its users to go through the material time and again. …”
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Flea Beetles of the Genus Altica: Altica spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Elenor F. Phillips, Jennifer Lynn Gillett-Kaufman

“…Although this group of insects are named flea beetles, this is not because the form of the body resembles fleas, but rather because they have strong hind legs allowing them to jump long distances like true fleas (Siphonaptera). …”
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Publicity of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Serbia by Mitrović Igor

“…The knowledge of the social community with the work methodology of the Constitutional Court of Serbia ensures the expected certainty in its behavior. Any form of mystification of the functioning of this state body opens the space for manipulation and political instrumentalization of vital constitutional norms. …”
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Symbolism in the Samaria ivories and architecture by D. N. Pienaar

“…The second group consists mainly of the so-called Woman at the Window, the Winged Sphinx, Winged Figures in Human Form, Horus and Ma’at, the Lion and Bull Plaques, as well as the Tree of Life Motif in ivory. …”
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The Au decoration effect on performance enhancement of photodetector in MoS2 nanosheets by Anahita Taherkhani, Ramin Mohammadkhani

“…These NSs are then decorated with Au to form Au/MoS2 nano heterojunctions (NHs) using a Physical vapor deposition method. …”
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Livistona chinensis: Chinese Fan Palm by Timothy K. Broschat

“…Young specimens are slow to form a trunk, which has led to the unfortunate practice of planting these palms close together as a ground cover. …”
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