Definitions for futon
ˈfu tɒnfu·ton

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1. futonnoun

   mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame

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1. futonnoun

   A round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)

2. futonnoun

   A thin mattress of tufted cotton or similar material, placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame as a bed.

3. futonnoun

   A round cushion used for Zen meditation

4. Etymology: 布団 (ふとん, futon)

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1. futon

   Open access citation advantage (OACA), also known as FUTON bias (for "full text on the net") is a type of bias whereby scholars tend to cite academic journals with open access (OA)—that is, journals that make their full text available on the Internet without charge (not behind a paywall)—in preference to toll-access publications. The concept was introduced, under the FUTON bias name, by UK medical researcher Reinhard Wentz in a letter to The Lancet in 2002.Scholars in some fields can more easily discover and access articles whose full text is available online, which increases authors' likelihood of reading and citing these articles, an issue that was first raised and has been mainly studied in connection with medical research. In the context of evidence-based medicine, articles in expensive journals that do not provide open access may be "priced out of evidence", giving a greater weight to open access publications. Open access citation advantage may increase the impact factor of open access journals relative to journals without open access.One study concluded that authors in medical fields "concentrate on research published in journals that are available as full text on the internet, and ignore relevant studies that are not available in full text, thus introducing an element of bias into their search result". Authors of another study conclude that "the OA advantage is a quality advantage, rather than a quality bias", that authors make a "self-selection toward using and citing the more citable articles—once OA self-archiving has made them accessible", and that open access "itself will not make an unusable (hence uncitable) paper more used and cited".A similar phenomenon, termed the "no abstract available bias" or NAA bias, is a scholar's tendency to cite journal articles that have an abstract available online more readily than articles that do not—this affects articles' citation count similarly to open access citation advantage.

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1. futon

   A futon is a type of adaptable furniture that originated in Japan, often used in small living spaces. It can be converted between a sofa and a bed, making it practical and space-saving. The mattress is typically made of padded cotton or similar material, and it's placed on a configurable wood or metal frame.

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1. Futon

   A futon is traditional Japanese bedding consisting of padded mattresses and quilts pliable enough to be folded and stored away during the day, allowing the room to serve for purposes other than as a bedroom. The bedding set referred to as futon in Japan fundamentally consists of a shikibuton and a kakebuton. The word futon is an English loanword derived from Japanese futon. It is Sino-Japanese, originally meaning 'round cushions filled with cattail flower spikes'; it is derived from Chinese fu or pu + ton or tuan. A futon is a flat mattress with a fabric exterior stuffed with cotton, wool, or synthetic batting that makes up a Japanese bed. Futons are sold in Japan at speciality stores called futon'ya as well as at department stores. They are often sold in sets that include the futon mattress, a comforter or blanket, a summer blanket resembling a large towel, and a pillow generally filled with beans, buckwheat chaff, or plastic beads. Futons are designed to be placed on tatami flooring, and are traditionally folded away and stored in a closet during the day to allow the tatami to breathe and to allow for flexibility in the use of the room. Futons must be aired in sunlight regularly, especially if not put away during the day. In addition, many Japanese beat their futons regularly to prevent the padding from matting. They use a futon tataki, a special instrument, traditionally made from bamboo, resembling a Western carpet beater.

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1. futon

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of futon in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of futon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Futon
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futon
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=futon