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Encyclopedia MDPI | Scholarly CommunityEncyclopedia is a user-generated content hub aiming to provide a comprehensive record for scientific developments. All content free to post, read, share and reuse.Encyclopedia MDPI | Scholarly Community Encyclopedia Scholarly Community Encyclopedia Entry Video Image Journal Book News About Log in/Sign up Submit Entry Video Image Encyclopedia: From Scholars for Scholars Trending Entry More  >> Ethical Issues in Researching Higher Education Teaching and Learning 24 Jul 2024 丨 Jennie Golding NTC-Properties of a Geomorphic Clinoptilolite Sample 07 Apr 2024 丨 Gianfranco Carotenuto Social Innovation and Vulnerable Communities 05 Jul 2024 丨 Felipe Teixeira Dias Top Viewed Entry More  >> Human Activity Recognition in Telemedicine 12 Jan 2024 丨 Abdullah K. Alhazmi Social Conflict 26 Jan 2024 丨 Encyclopedia Editorial Office Physical and Chemical Aspects of Fog Water 02 Jan 2024 丨 Maurice Millet News and Events More  >> Ongoing ScholarVision Creation 07 Aug 2024 Today, the Encyclopedia platform officially launches a new event, ScholarVision Creation. This event aims to provide scholars with free academic visualization services, promote academic achievements, and share scientific knowledge. All users of our encyclopedia platform can participate, and other scholars can also participate by registering for an account with our platform. We will not only provide video services to participants, but we have also set up two special awards to recognize individuals who make outstanding contributions during the event. If you want to learn more information or directly participate in the event, please click on the following link: http://encyclopedia.pub/scholar_vision/index Event Duration August 7th 2024–September 26th 2024（UCT+8） Awards Most Popular Video Award: Any videos produced during the event will be eligible for selection, and the top three videos with the highest number of votes will be awarded the Most Popular Video. Best Script Award: Any video scripts submitted during the event will be eligible for selection, and the Best Script will be chosen by the Encyclopedia Editorial Committee. Prize Most Popular Video Award: Win 300 CHF, 200 CHF, or 100 CHF for the top three videos with most votes. Best Script Award: The winner will receive a cash prize of 200 CHF. Participation The event will be divided into three stages: Application Stage: All scholars can apply and participate in the event on the event homepage. The link for applying for video production and submitting video scripts follows. All users who submit video scripts will automatically enter the video production service queue and participate in the subsequent selection for the Most Popular Video Award, without the need for re-application. Please note that the video services for this event are completely free and no fees will be charged to participants. Apply for video production: https://encyclopedia.pub/video_material Submit your video script: https://encyclopedia.pub/user/video_material?inviter Note: Due to limited video production capacity, not all applicants will enter actual production. Videos that have not entered the production list by the end of the event will be considered invalid applications. However, users who actively promote the event and earn at least 1000 points will still have their videos produced even after the event ends. Therefore, if you want your video application to be prioritized, please actively promote our event and earn event points. All scholars' applications will enter the production queue in order of the number of points earned. The entire process will be transparent and fair. You can earn event points by inviting friends to participate, promoting event content, and browsing website content. For more details, please click on the event homepage. Voting Stage: Coming soon. Winner Annoucement: Coming soon. Others If you have any other questions, please contact office@encyclopedia.pub Read More >> Ongoing Encyclopedia 2024 Outstanding Contributor Award 01 Apr 2024 Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the “Encyclopedia 2024 Outstanding Contributor Award” is open for applications now. We will award two outstanding contributors for the Encyclopedia platform (https://encyclopedia.pub/) and Encyclopedia journal in 2024. All contributors will be selected after a thorough evaluation by the journal award committee, led by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Raffaele Barretta, and the winners will be announced in March 2025. Eligibility for the Award:To be eligible, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:– The applicants must have published at least one qualified entry/video/image on the Encyclopedia platform in 2024;– The applicants must have published at least one paper in the Encyclopedia journal in 2024. Selection Criteria:The award committee will evaluate applications based on a comprehensive consideration of the following criteria:– The quantity and quality of entries/videos/images and papers contributed;– Scientific merit and broad impact;– View, citation, and download rates in 2024. Document for Application:Curriculum vitae (please contact our office if you need a template of the form). The Prize:– CHF 300 (Swiss francs) for each winner;– An opportunity to publish one paper free of charge in the Encyclopedia journal before 31 December 2025 following peer review for each winner;– An electronic certificate for each winner. Application Deadline:15 January 2025. Please send your curriculum vitae to our office before the deadline (encyclopedia@mdpi.com). The winners will be announced on the journal website in March 2025. Kind regards,Encyclopedia Editorial Office Read More >> Featured Images More  >> Microplastics Infographic Encyclopedia Editorial Office 24 Sep 2024 Field Guide Infographic Encyclopedia Editorial Office 24 Sep 2024 Non-Newtonian Fluids Infographic Encyclopedia Editorial Office 24 Sep 2024 The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Sports Performance Gian Mario Migliaccio 18 Sep 2024 Journal Encyclopedia - Peer-Reviewed Content More  >> Peer Reviewed State-of-the-Art Power Factor Correction: An Industry Perspective Encyclopedia 2024, 4(3), 1324-1354; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4030087 On 1 January 2001, the IEC 61000-3-2 regulation became effective. Since then, mitigating current harmonics has been essential to ensure that electronic equipment connected to single-phase power distribution lines conforms to electromagnetic compatibility directives. Today, high-quality rectification, commonly known as power factor correction (PFC), is a well-established technique widely adopted by the industry for powering various devices from the ac line. The topic has been studied by academia and industry since the mid-1980s; thus, an enormous amount of research has been published and countless solutions have been proposed since then. However, only a few of those solutions have encountered wide industrial usage. So, it is not the authors’ intention to provide a comprehensive review, but to take stock of the most used PFC techniques from an industry perspective. This paper will review the power factor theory with non-sinusoidal currents, the practical and regulatory aspects of using PFC, and the most common industry solutions for power factor correction in equipment operated from the single-phase, public, low-voltage supply system, with a special focus on boost PFC pre-regulators, their control methods, design procedures, and issues. Read More >> Peer Reviewed Enterprise Development Management Encyclopedia 2024, 4(4), 1396-1410; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040091 Enterprise development is a multifaceted and strategic endeavor that serves as the cornerstone of an organization’s long-term success and sustainability. It represents not merely growth or expansion but a comprehensive transformation that enhances a company’s capabilities, market presence, and internal processes. This development is driven by a deliberate and systematic effort to improve performance across all areas of business activity, aligning with stakeholders’ aspirations and organizational goals. In this context, enterprise development encompasses the strategic management of the organization’s trajectory through effective planning, execution, and evaluation of development initiatives. It demands an adaptive and responsive approach to the rapidly evolving business environment, where challenges and opportunities arise constantly. This requires leveraging modern management practices and analytical tools to integrate various components of the company’s operations, including human resources, finances, technology, and marketing, fostering a cohesive and dynamic growth strategy. The essence of enterprise development lies in the organization’s ability to remain agile—capable of swiftly responding to market changes while proactively seeking and capitalizing on new opportunities. This involves not only addressing external competitive pressures but also mitigating internal risks, ensuring that the enterprise is well-positioned to navigate and thrive in complex environments. The issues related to the phenomenon of enterprise development refer to the geographical area of the so-called Global North. The aim of this entry is to explore and critically analyze contemporary strategies and models that facilitate effective management and acceleration of enterprise growth, providing a framework for organizations aiming to achieve excellence and innovation in the modern economic landscape. Read More >> Peer Reviewed Count Random Variables Encyclopedia 2024, 4(3), 1367-1380; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4030089 The observation of randomness patterns serves as guidance for the craft of probabilistic modelling. The most used count models—Binomial, Poisson, Negative Binomial—are the discrete Morris’ natural exponential families whose variance is at most quadratic on the mean, and the solutions of Katz–Panjer recurrence relation, aside from being members of the generalised power series and hypergeometric distribution families, and this accounts for their many advantageous characteristics. Some other basic count models are also described, as well as models with less obvious but useful randomness patterns in connection with maximum entropy characterisations, such as Zipf and Good models. Simple tools, such as truncation, thinning, or parameter randomisation, are straightforward ways of constructing other count models. Read More >> See what people are saying about us Patricia Jovičević-Klug I am really impressed by the final video (produced by Encyclopedia Video team). I was a little bit worried about what the final video would be like, because of the topic, but you made the magic come true again with this video. Department of Interface Chemistry and Surface Engineering, Max-Planck-Institute for Iron Research, Max-Planck-Str. 1, 40237 Düsseldorf, Germany Bjørn Grinde I believe research should be brought to the public and that videos are important for getting there. A warm thanks to Encyclopedia for making it happen and to the video crew for doing an excellent job. 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