Cost-effectiveness of Transcendental Meditation (TM) for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). by Erik J Groessl, Thomas R Rutledge

“…Based on these results, further effectiveness trials and wider adoption of TM should be considered.…”
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When aging meets digitisation: can urban digital technology innovations enhance the well-being of older adults? by Yajing Wu, Xianglei Zhu

“…Urban digital technology innovation significantly and positively affects the well-being of elderly individuals. The widespread adoption of digital technology broadens the horizons of the elderly, providing increased opportunities for social interaction, knowledge acquisition and health management. …”
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Examining the affordable connectivity program and telehealth use: a pilot survey of the affordable connectivity program, telehealth, video and audio visits in a racially diverse, l... by Omolola E. Adepoju, Patrick Dang, Carlos Fuentes, Winston Liaw

“…While this finding is concerning, it offers an opportunity to reflect on potential reasons for ACP adoption gaps, such as digital literacy, device availability, and potential misconceptions about telehealth services.…”
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Design of An Automobile Engine Stand. by Turyasingura, Cosmas

“…Although larger garages may already have dedicated stands, this cost-effective design presents a viable alternative for expanding service capabilities or replacing outdated equipment. In summary, the adoption of this engine overhaul stand has the potential to enhance maintenance practices across various garage sizes, positively influencing the overall efficiency and service quality within the automotive industry.…”
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Assessing the Utilization of Technology in the Teaching and Learning of English Language in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Ariho, Pretty

“…It also suggested fostering regular peer feedback sessions and collaborative planning to enhance technology adoption in English language instruction.…”
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Exploring the effect of digital finance on financial inclusion in Uganda, a reflection from Lira City by Eton, Marus, Mwosi, Fabian, Amandu, Ishaq Yassin, Ocan, Johnson, Ogwel, Bernard Patrick

“…Social implications – The quickest and widest adoption of MM by rural communities is mostly a factor of user-friendliness, which seem to be lacking in other bank applications or products. …”
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Student Engagement and Feedback on Online Learning and Facilitation: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria by Adewale Adesina, Dorothy Ofoha, Olufemi A. Peters, Isaac S. Butswat

“… With the rapid adoption of online learning platforms occasioned by the rise in digital technologies, the National Open University of Nigeria has continued to leverage technology to optimise operations by offering synchronous online facilitation/tutoring to students as part of its regular academic support initiatives. …”
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Prospective evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) applications for use in cancer pathways following diagnosis: a systematic review by Ajay Aggarwal, Richard Sullivan, Andrew Hope, Peng Yun Ng, Sheba Macheka

“…Despite recent uptake in AI research and adoption, the extent to which it improves quality, efficiency and equity of care beyond cancer diagnostics is uncertain to date. …”
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Effect of Using Personal Protective Equipment during the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Quality Indicators of Screening Colonoscopies by Subin Chirayath, Janak Bahirwani, Parampreet Kaur, Noel Martins, Ronak Modi

“…Our study looks to observe if there has been an effect on the quality of colonoscopies, as indicated by quality measures such as the cecal intubation rate (CIR), cecal intubation time (CIT), scope withdrawal time (SWT), and adenoma detection rate (ADR) with the adoption of standard COVID-19 precautions. Methods. …”
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Exploring Digital Needs in the Centru Region, Romania: A Comparative Cross-Sectoral Study by Ogrean Claudia, Pirvu Bogdan-Constantin, Herciu Mihaela

“…In terms of contributions/implications: (1) the study advances research by contributing to the understanding of digital transformation priorities in less explored regions and sectors; (2) practically, it supports organizations in prioritizing digital transformation, informs technology providers about sector-specific needs, and enables FIT EDIH to offer targeted support, thereby fostering regional innovation and accelerating digital adoption; (3) for policymakers (at regional, national and European levels) it provides data-driven insights to prioritize investments, foster public-private collaboration, and design evidence-based digital strategies.…”
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Energy Saving Technologies and Practices in Facility Agriculture in Cold Regions by Ningning Li, Weiyao Xu, Yue Zhang, Wenchuan Ma, Yanjie Ren

“…Economic analysis shows that geothermal heat pumps and high efficiency insulation materials have a short investment payback period and are suitable for widespread adoption, while solar collectors and intelligent light control systems are more appropriate for long-term application. …”
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Green Hydrogen for Energy Transition: A Critical Perspective by Ruggero Angelico, Ferruccio Giametta, Biagio Bianchi, Pasquale Catalano

“…However, widespread adoption faces challenges, including high production costs, infrastructure constraints, and the need for robust regulatory frameworks. …”
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Applying the Block-Based Programming Language ALICE for Developing Programming Competencies in University Students by Mariuxi Vinueza-Morales, Jesennia Cardenas-Cobo, Jessica Cabezas-Quinto, Cristian Vidal-Silva

“…Traditional programming languages consider syntax barriers that complicate their adoption and usefulness for students. Block-based programming languages such as SCRATCH and ALICE permit the development of programming competencies without text coding and syntax restrictions to solve that issue. …”
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The rise of aerial additive manufacturing in construction: a review of material advancements by Barrie Dams, Binling Chen, Binling Chen, Yusuf Furkan Kaya, Yusuf Furkan Kaya, Paul Shepherd, Mirko Kovac, Mirko Kovac, Mirko Kovac, Richard J. Ball

“…The construction industry has recently increased the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM, also known as 3D-printing) technologies. …”
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Agrowaste bioconversion and microbial fortification have prospects for soil health, crop productivity, and eco-enterprising by Dhananjaya P. Singh, Ratna Prabha, Shukla Renu, Pramod Kumar Sahu, Vivek Singh

“…Conclusion In an integrated way, on-farm production of raw compost using different agricultural residual wastes and its further fortification with bioorganic farm inputs can help farmers produce value-added compost products for direct application in the crop production. Adoption of microbial bioconversion technologies and their field applications may become eco-enterprising for the rural resource-poor farming communities for enhancing their livelihood along with improving farm productivity and soil health.…”
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Changes of Land Use and Land Cover with the Diversity of Fishes, Aquatic Plants, and Bird’s Species at Wetland Ecosystem by Mohammad Zahangeer Alam, Md. Abdullahil Baki Bhuiyan, Hasan Muhammad Abdullah, Suma Rani Ghosh, Mohammad Maksudul Hassan, Ruzina Akter, M. Rokonuzzaman, Mohammad Shah Alam

“…Stern actions on land use policy, expansion of organic agriculture, bioremediation of industrial effluents, and adoption of sustainable environmental policies should be taken by the Government of Bangladesh for immediate conservation of wetland biodiversity.…”
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The impact of community-based non-pharmacological interventions on cardiovascular and kidney disease outcomes in remote dwelling Indigenous communities: A scoping review protocol. by Ikechi G Okpechi, Vinash Kumar Hariramani, Naima Sultana, Anukul Ghimire, Deenaz Zaidi, Shezel Muneer, Mohammed M Tinwala, Feng Ye, Megan Sebastianski, Abdullah Abdulrahman, Branko Braam, Kailash Jindal, Maryam Khan, Scott Klarenbach, Soroush Shojai, Stephanie Thompson, Aminu K Bello, Aminu K Bello

“…Impact of interventions used will be assessed using the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. …”
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Study on Mechanical Behavior of Fully Encased Composite Slender Columns with High-Strength Concrete Using FEM Simulation by Getinet Melesse, Samuel Jima, Tegegn Asale, Yayesew Moges, Hibretu Kaske Kassa

“…Ductility and residual strength after the failure of FEC columns are also observed to increase significantly with the adoption of tubular structural steel sections. However, increasing the concrete strength results in the reduction of this ductility.…”
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Sustaining reductions in postoperative nausea and vomiting after evidence-based practice initiative: A success story by Christopher A Smith, Richard E Haas

“…These protocols have not been universally adopted. Our adoption and implementation led to signifi cant reductions in PONV. …”
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: MODERNIZING THE CURRENT MODEL OF STATE MANAGEMENT by E. V. Ohotskii

“…The author draws attention to major comprehensive characteristics of modern state public administration: making it impossible to absolutize principles of traditional hierarchy system of forced administration; globalization - gradual destruction of boundaries between national and international levels of administration, the growing role of supranational subjects of administration relations; informatization - increasing importance of information and communication technologies and of political networks: development of civil society, especially political parties and non-governmental organizations, growing public involvement in discussion and adoption of the most important administrative decisions; making the state policy more pluralistic and which will result in the formation of nonlinear - humanistic social consciousness as the intellectual basis of modern social governance. …”
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