Shape Of Frame Research Articles

Exploring Media Framing Typologies of Human Trafficking in Contemporary Print Media

The role of media particularly print media in representing and portraying issues has become unquestionable in the globalized world. This review article explores the utilization of media framing typologies in contemporary print media. It also provides insights and deeper understanding on how modern newspapers frame issues, influence and shape public opinion, and use media framing types in today’s world. In addition to this, the review article discusses how media framing influences public perception by highlighting specific elements of a story regarding human trafficking. It particularly focuses on media framing typologies in contemporary print media Like the Astana Times, The Guardian, The Ethiopian Herald and Arab News. It finds out that prognostic frames were employed by the media to a larger extent to show that inclusive efforts and collaborations are necessary to combat human trafficking. Moreover, diagnostic frames were used to some extent to define the problems of human trafficking and to show the causes of occurrences. The newspapers employed motivational frames to construct the victims of human trafficking. Besides, attribution of responsibility frames was utilized highly comparing to a conflict, economic consequence and human-interest frames.

Multi-condition combined topology optimization design of electric truck aluminum alloy frame based on subjective and objective interactive weights

Traditional electric truck frames often utilize channel or round tube beams with uniform thickness, which restricts the in-depth exploration of the frame’s overall mechanical performance and lightweight potential. To address this challenge, real-world multi-scenario driving conditions were considered, and a refined Multi-condition Combined Topology Optimization (MCCTO) method was developed by integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method with the Criteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation (CRITIC) method. This approach incorporates both subjective and objective weights. First, an MCCTO method was developed to identify the optimal arrangement and specific cross-sectional shapes of the aluminum alloy frame’s cross beams. Subsequently, the preliminary aluminum alloy frame was designed based on the principles of equal stiffness and equal strength. Finally, the optimal mechanical performance of the frame was achieved through size optimization. The results show that the designed aluminum alloy frame not only surpasses the benchmark frame in mechanical performance but also achieves a 36% improvement in lightweighting. This study addresses the limitations of traditional single-condition topology optimization methods. The proposed approach not only optimizes the layout of cross beams but also refines the sectional shapes of both longitudinal and cross beams, ensuring optimal mechanical performance of the truck frame under real-world driving conditions. As a result, this method significantly improves material efficiency and greatly enhances the lightweight potential of the frame.

Policy Framing, Social Networks, and Teacher Perspectives in a Technology Rollout

Drawing on theories of framing and social networks, we examine how educators define policy goals in a technology rollout, and how this framing process shapes teacher attitudes for technology. We analyzed social network data and 37 interviews with district leaders, digital learning coaches, and school staff from six elementary schools in a mid-sized district in California. These data suggest that school leaders and teachers re-framed district reform messages in different ways depending on the density of dialogue in their networks and who had social influence. These framings supported teacher motivation for using technology in ways that aligned to or built upon the district's instructional goals, or prompted teachers to resist change and/or make compliance-oriented and superficial shifts in their practice. We argue that district leaders should attend to school context when implementing technology rollouts and proactively engage school actors to define the goals of technology. We caution that technology rollouts demand sudden and intensive shifts in teacher work roles and can foster resistance to change without adequate time and support.

The change of phase composition and the morphology of particles of hydrothermal titanosilicate precipitates during their aging

During the study of phase formation under conditions of hydrothermal synthesis of alkaline titanosilicate systems (NH₄)₂TiO(SO₄)₂⋅H₂O или TiOSO₄⋅H₂O-Na₂SiO₃-NaOH-H₂O it was found that the formed titanosilicate solid phases differ both in composition and structure. The process of their aging under conditions of long-term exposure without forced heating is accompanied mainly by the loss of free water without noticeable structural and morphological changes. The exposure to the temperature of 70–100°С significantly accelerates the process of solid phase transformation. In these conditions, a porous system of particles is formed, which is confirmed by an increase in their specific surface area and total pore volume, as well as by an increase in the activity of the powders to absorb single- and double-charged cations. The effectiveness of hydrochloric acid treatment of fresh and especially aged precipitates on the ordering of the structure with the formation of crystals of a clear frame shape, inherent in the minerals zorite and ivanyukite, which contributes to increasing the sorption capacity of the final product is shown. The obtained results are used to adjust the technological regulations, which are used to test the technology of titanosilicate sorbent on the pilot plant.

What Journalists Worry and Write About: Comparing Journalists’ Frames of Climate Futures with Respective News Frames

ABSTRACT Projections of climate futures are vital for understanding the consequences of present actions. While research in climate change communication intensely focused on media representations (e.g., the framing of climate futures), it overlooked the processes that affect the production of news frames by journalists, such as individual future visions, newsroom policies, and professional routines. To address this research gap, the present study conducted reconstruction interviews with journalists covering climate futures in four countries (i.e., India, Germany, South Africa, and the United States). It identified five journalists’ frames, ranging from “Technology for future” to “Towards apocalypse”. The paper then compared the findings with a content analysis of articles written by the journalists interviewed in this study. It finds that the journalists’ frames are more varied than those identified in news content. Journalists’ frames shaping coverage seem to be the exception rather than the rule.

Effects of scenery frame on visual depth perception in classical Chinese gardens: A case study of the Lvyin Pavilion in Lingering Garden

Visual depth (distance) perception is a fundamental aspect of environmental cognition, as it allows people to judge the spatial scale of their surroundings. However, estimating the depth of classical Chinese gardens is challenging, especially from static viewpoints that frame the scenery. Previous studies have examined how the internal components of the scenery frame affect depth perception. Still, the role of the frame and its peripheral information as environmental background have been largely overlooked. This study investigates how depth perception at viewpoints is influenced by viewing position displacement, frame geometry, and environmental context. The authors created nine stimulus materials in a cave virtual reality environment (three image treatments × three positions). Seventy-one participants were asked to evaluate depth perception using the magnitude estimation and adjustment methods. Their eye movement behavior was also recorded using an eye-movement instrument (SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) eye-tracking glasses, 120 Hz). The results showed that participants could perceive spatial depth differences between viewing positions even when the internal viewpoint displacement was small; frame shape did not significantly affect depth perception and gaze behavior; and peripheral visual information of the frame enhanced depth perception significantly. Moreover, the form of the environmental background, especially the position of the scenery window, strongly guided the participants’ gaze. These findings suggest that ambient visual information significantly impacts environmental experience, which landscape designers should consider.

Design optimization of large-scale bifacial photovoltaic module frame using deep learning surrogate model

Recently, the wafers used in solar cells have been increasing in size, leading to larger module sizes and weights. The increased weight can cause deflection of photovoltaic (PV) module, which may lead to decreased cell efficiency. In this study, we developed a deep neural network (DNN)-based finite element (FE) surrogate model to obtain the optimal frame design factors that can improve deflection in large-scale bifacial PV module. Initially, an FE model was constructed for large-scale bifacial PV module. Based on this, the FE surrogate model was trained using 243 FEA datasets generated within the proposed range of factors. Furthermore, it was improved through Bayesian optimization and k-fold validation. As a result, the final loss value was 3.743×10-4\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$3.743 \ imes 10^{-4}$$\\end{document}, and the average mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and coefficient of determination (R2\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$R^2$$\\end{document}) values for deflection and weight were 0.0017, 0.9972 for the training set, and 0.0020, 0.9962 for the test set, respectively. This indicates that the trained FE surrogate model possesses significant accuracy. After generating 1 million datasets within the range of frame design factors, the trained model was used to obtain predictions. Based on this data, the frame design factors that minimize both deflection and weight were identified as about a = 1.5, b = 13.7, c = 1.5, d = 3.0, e = 4.3. At this point, the deflection was 11.1 mm, and the weight was 3.6 kg. After altering the frame shape with the derived factors, FEA was conducted. The results matched for both deflection and weight, with almost no error. At this point, the weight increased by approximately 12.8% compared to the existing, while the deflection decreased by about 9.6%. Additionally, we analyzed the relationship between deflection and weight for each factor and secured the basis for the derived results. Consequently, our FE surrogate model accurately predicted the FEA results and quickly identified the optimal factors that minimize deflection and weight.

Unmasking Media Bias and Religious Zionism’s Impeding Political Influence on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Israeli media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is often accused of bias that skews public discourse in ways favoring hardline Zionist policy goals. This study analyzes news articles from the Times of Israel, Israel Hayom, and Jerusalem Post covering October 2023 violence to understand how language and framing shape understandings and political dynamics. A critical discourse analysis of 34 selected news articles published between October 7-30, 2023 was conducted using the CDA framework to uncover underlying ideological elements and their potential effects. The findings illuminated how certain outlets strategically frame information to reinforce unilateral policy preferences over collaborative solutions. By normalizing disproportionate responses to acts of resistance and denying the humanity of those contesting Zionist territorial ambitions. The Times of Israel and Israel Hayom frame narratives to consolidate unilateral Zionist control and normalize militarized policies. Jerusalem Post aims to build a pro-Israel narrative through political language and ‘us vs. them’ framing. Strategic omissions deny Palestinian grievances and legitimacy, while emotive reporting justifies disproportionate force. The studied media construct narrow nationalist discourses that delegitimize Palestinian perspectives and fuel intractability. Reforms are needed to diversify sourcing and fact-check distortions to curb biases exacerbating political polarization rather than reconciliation.

The Influence of Mass Media on Public Perception of Criminal Cases: A Qualitative Approach

The mass media plays a pivotal role in shaping public perceptions of criminal cases, influencing how individuals understand and respond to legal issues. This study explores the influence of mass media on public perceptions of criminal cases through a qualitative approach, utilizing in-depth interviews and media content analysis. It investigates how media framing and narratives shape public opinion, as well as the role of the media in shaping legal awareness and social justice. The study reveals that media framing often leads to bias and stereotyping, impacting public views of perpetrators and victims. Moreover, consumption of news without verification can increase fear and anxiety in communities. Media practitioners and law enforcement professionals feel pressure to produce sensationalized news, compromising accuracy and balance. Despite the potential of mass media to enhance legal literacy, its effectiveness depends on ethical news coverage and media literacy education. Collaboration between media and law enforcement is crucial to ensure information dissemination does not disrupt the judicial process. In conclusion, responsible media coverage is essential for fostering a fair and transparent judicial system, and this study offers insights for improving media practices and promoting justice in society.

A Multiscale Parallel Pedestrian Recognition Algorithm Based on YOLOv5

Mainstream pedestrian recognition algorithms have problems such as low accuracy and insufficient real-time performance. In this study, we developed an improved pedestrian recognition algorithm named YOLO-MSP (multiscale parallel) based on residual network ideas, and we improved the network architecture based on YOLOv5s. Three pooling layers were used in parallel in the MSP module to output multiscale features and improve the accuracy of the model while ensuring real-time performance. The Swin Transformer module was also introduced into the network, which improved the efficiency of the model in image processing by avoiding global calculations. The CBAM (Convolutional Block Attention Module) attention mechanism was added to the C3 module, and this new module was named the CBAMC3 module, which improved model efficiency while ensuring the model was lightweight. The WMD-IOU (weighted multidimensional IOU) loss function proposed in this study used the shape change between the recognition frame and the real frame as a parameter to calculate the loss of the recognition frame shape, which could guide the model to better learn the shape and size of the target and optimize recognition performance. Comparative experiments using the INRIA public data set showed that the proposed YOLO-MSP algorithm outperformed state-of-the-art pedestrian recognition methods in accuracy and speed.

Catch me if you can: how episodic and thematic multimodal news frames shape policy support by stimulating visual attention and responsibility attributions

Using media coverage of animal welfare as an example, this study examines how the perception of multimodal news frames shapes recipients’ visual attention, attributions of responsibility, emotions, and policy support. To investigate the mechanisms of multimodal-episodic versus thematic framing, we combined eye-tracking measurements with a pre-post survey experiment in which 143 participants were randomly assigned to an episodic or a thematic multimodal framing condition. The results show that episodic multimodal frames are viewed longer than thematic frames, elicit stronger individual and political responsibility attributions, and increase political support for stricter animal-welfare laws. Understanding multimodal framing as a multistep process, a serial mediation model reveals that episodic frames affect viewing time, which leads to stronger attributions of political responsibility and, in turn, stronger policy support. Our results support the idea of a complex interplay between subsequent stages of information perception and processing within a multimodal framing process.

Fabricating large scale titanium alloy thin-walled double-sided part by hot-wire arc additive manufacturing

Using traditional process to fabricate large scale titanium alloy thin-walled part such as wings and grid rudder, has the problem of low material utilization. Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is a flexible manufacturing technology with high deposition efficiency and high material utilization. In addition, a hot-wire device is attached to the WAAM system as auxiliary heat source, and the WAAM system becomes hot-wire arc additive manufacturing (HWAAM) system. In this paper, a large scale titanium alloy drone frame was fabricated by HWAAM. A double-side alternating deposition method was proposed to reduce the thermal deformation of the substrate. Two additional sections of the drone frame was taken off for mechanical analysis. The shape of the whole drone frame is completed and the mechanical properties meet the requirements of the project.

Exploring Media Framing Typologies of Human Trafficking in Contemporary Print Media

The role of media particularly print media in representing and portraying issues has become unquestionable in the globalized world. This review article explores the utilization of media framing typologies in contemporary print media. It also provides insights and deeper understanding on how modern newspapers frame issues, influence and shape public opinion, and use media framing types in today’s world. In addition to this, the review article discusses how media framing influences public perception by highlighting specific elements of a story regarding human trafficking. It particularly focuses on media framing typologies in contemporary print media Like the Astana Times, The Guardian, The Ethiopian Herald and Arab News. It finds out that prognostic frames were employed by the media to a larger extent to show that inclusive efforts and collaborations are necessary to combat human trafficking. Moreover, diagnostic frames were used to some extent to define the problems of human trafficking and to show the causes of occurrences. The newspapers employed motivational frames to construct the victims of human trafficking. Besides, attribution of responsibility frames was utilized highly comparing to a conflict, economic consequence and human-interest frames.

3D meso‐scale numerical model and dynamic mechanical behavior of reinforced concrete

AbstractBased on the modeling method of 3D meso‐scale finite element model of plain concrete, a 3D meso‐scale finite element model of reinforced concrete is established considering the interface transition zone between reinforcement frame and mortar, and the reliability of the established meso‐scale finite element model is verified by split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) test results. The failure process of reinforced concrete specimens under typical impact velocity and the influence of interface effect on specimen strength are analyzed by numerical simulation. The research results show that the 3D meso‐scale model of reinforced concrete considers the meso‐scale structure of reinforced concrete more realistically, and can better reflect the damage change process inside the material in the dynamic loading process. The weak interface effect caused by reinforcement can lead to the slight weakening of the dynamic strength of the material, but at the same time the weak interface effect of the reinforcement is also the main reason why the residual form of reinforced concrete remains well aligned with the shape of the reinforcement frame after the failure.

Deep Compressed Sensing based Data Imputation for Urban Environmental Monitoring

Data imputation is prevalent in crowdsensing, especially for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. On the one hand, data collected from sensors will inevitably be affected or damaged by unpredictability. On the other hand, extending the active time of sensor networks has urgently aspired environmental monitoring. Using neural networks to design a data imputation algorithm can take advantage of the prior information stored in the models. This paper proposes a preprocessing algorithm to extract a subset for training a neural network on an IoT dataset, including time window determination, sensor aggregation, sensor exclusion and data frame shape selection. Moreover, we propose a data imputation algorithm using deep compressed sensing with generative models. It explores novel representation matrices and can impute data in the case of a high missing ratio situation. Finally, we test our subset extraction algorithm and data imputation algorithm on the EPFL SensorScope dataset, respectively, and they effectively improve the accuracy and robustness even with extreme data loss.

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Making It Magical

Impact of Inclination of Girders and Columns on the Effort and Stability of Flat Bar Frames.

The article describes a specific method of using innovative transverse systems of flat bar frames as structures forcing elastic shape transformations of nominally flat folded sheets into the forms of ruled shell roof coverings. An innovative method for parametric shaping these forms and arrangement of frames constituting structural systems of sheds with folded thin-walled roof coverings, taking account of the specificity of designing elastically transformed roof sheeting, was proposed. The proposed method for defining the loads of the considered frames supporting lower shelves of the folds of transformed roof sheeting, as loads distributed uniformly along the length of the upper chord of a roof frame girder, is also an innovative approach. The above unconventional premises result in the innovative topic of the research presented in terms of checking the impact of changing the shape of subsequent flat frames (intended for the construction of sheds roofed with the transformed sheeting) on the geometric and mechanical properties of the members of these frames. For the defined loads and the proposed parameterization of the frame forms, an innovative set of conditions was developed to optimize their performance, and then a theoretical analysis of the observed dependencies was carried out. This analysis was performed in an unconventional, novel way using section modules of the cross-sections of all members. The performed computer simulations confirmed the significance of changes in the inclination of girders and columns on the geometric and mechanical properties of the members. The obtained results are the basis and justification for simulations and tests in the scope of further modification of the form, loads, work, and methods of using various configurations of flat frames in constructions.

Geometric Morphometric Analysis of the Condylus Occipitalis and Foramen Magnum in Sheep and Goat

Aim: The aim of this study was to reveal the dimorphic structures of the foramen magnum and condyle occipitalis through an interspecies shape analysis and to determine the variability between sheep and goats. Materials and Methods: The study includes data from 81 skulls (46 sheep and 35 goat) for this aim. The foramen magnum frame shape and the condyle occipitalis variation were determined using type I (anatomical) and type III (semilandmarks). Results: Accordingly, was determined 30.76, 14.94 and 14.07 of the total shape variation of PC1, PC2 and PC3, respectively. It was determined that condylus occipitalis was primarily responsible for the shape variation according to PC1, and foramen magnum was responsible for the secondarly. It was found to explain the shape variation of the right condyle occipitalis to a great extent compared with PC2, while in PC3, it caused the entire right condyle occipitalis to explain the shape variation of the extreme lateral corner of the left condyle occipitalis and the left edge of the foramen magnum. The discriminant function analysis determined the Procrustes and Mahalanobis distances to be 0.12293879 (p < 0.0001) and 67.7482 (p < 0.0044), respectively. Conclusion: As a result, the geometric morphometry method is regarded to be a useful tool for detecting changes in skull shape between species and can thus be used successfully for taxonomic, archaeological, and forensic research.

Experience in the development of a system for repeated prosthetic heart valves

The failure of heart valve bioprostheses, requiring repeated intervention to replace them, is a serious drawback that narrows the scope of such devices. The present study demonstrates the experimental investigation of a medical device designed to partially solve the problem of repeated interventions on heart valves, primarily with an emphasis on reducing the duration and trauma of such procedures due to the sutureless balloon implantation method of the «valvein- valve» method.Material and methods. The paper presents a series of in silico, in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate various aspects of the device under development. Numerical modeling of the final shape setting to the supporting frame of the heart valve prosthesis to select the most promising concept for prototyping was carried out in the Abaqus/CAE (Dassault Systèmes, France) based on the finite element method. The selected optimal support frame model was prototyped in the form of a series of prosthesis samples of four standard sizes for hydrodynamic studies of quantitative characteristics in vitro. The study was carried out in the Vivitro Labs unit (Vivitro Labs, Canada), imitating the physiological mode of the heart, the prostheses were examined for the mitral position. The developed prototypes of the device were supplemented with related products, an implant holder and a balloon catheter, after which the proposed method of sutureless fixation was validated in an in vitro implantation procedure on a bovine heart model and a series of in vivo (n = 3) chronic experiments on animals.Results. In the course of numerical simulation, it was shown that in Model No. 3 of the supporting frame of the prosthesis, the smallest stresses occur – with an amplitude of up to 490 MPa. For other concepts (Models No. 1 and No. 2), this indicator was significantly higher, 543 and 514 MPa, respectively. Prototypes obtained on the basis of the selected shape of the support frame demonstrated satisfactory hydrodynamic characteristics: effective hole area 190-261 mm2, regurgitation volume 6–9 ml/cycle, average transprosthetic gradient 4.4–6.4 mmHg, depending on size. The study of the technology of sutureless balloon implantation in an in vitro model of the heart and the subsequent chronic experiment on sheep confirmed the main idea of the system – the possibility of a significant reduction in the duration of repeated prosthetics. It has been shown that the time of suture implantation of the “classic” frame prosthesis of the mitral valve is 23–29 minutes, with a total access time of 41–52 minutes. When implanting the experimental device, the sutureless prosthesis itself took 4–6 minutes, access time 24–29 minutes. At the same time, one-month results of an echocardiographic study of the operation of the prosthesis demonstrated satisfactory hemodynamics.Conclusions. This work demonstrates a consistent series of tests of the system being developed for repeated heart valve replacement, which substantiates some design solutions, confirms the effectiveness and viability of the chosen approach to sutureless minimally invasive implantation.

Not My Business: How Individuals’ Role Identities Shape Sensegiving During Corporate Sustainability Initiatives

Managing organizational change toward corporate sustainability requires leaders to engage in sensegiving activities to alter organizational members’ interpretation of issues within and outside the organization. However, we still lack detailed insights into how efforts aimed at changing members’ cognitive frames through sensegiving are shaped by differences in members’ roles and role identities. To address this shortcoming, we draw on an 18-month longitudinal case study of a sustainability initiative within a medium-sized firm. We show that role identities shape the effectiveness of sensegiving, since they can lead individuals to dodge, delete, or disregard frame-challenging information. At the same time, persistent differences in frames across individuals within the organization may lead organizational members to constrain, criticize, or counteract others’ role adjustment. By developing a framework that shows how interactions between sensegiving, role identities, and cognitive frames shape organizational change, our work contributes to the literature on corporate sustainability, sensemaking/sensegiving, and role identities.