BANNMDA: a computational model for predicting potential microbe–drug associations based on bilinear attention networks and nuclear norm minimization by Mingmin Liang, Xianzhi Liu, Juncai Li, Qijia Chen, Bin Zeng, Zhong Wang, Jing Li, Lei Wang

“…Finally, we implemented 5-fold cross-validation frameworks to evaluate the prediction performance of BANNMDA.Results and discussionThe experimental results indicated that BANNMDA outperformed state-of-the-art competitive methods. We conducted case studies on well-known drugs such as the Amoxicillin and Ceftazidime, as well as on pathogens such as Bacillus cereus and Influenza A virus, to further evaluate the efficacy of BANNMDA, and experimental outcomes showed that there were 9 out of the top 10 predicted drugs, along with 8 and 9 out of the top 10 predicted microbes having been corroborated by relevant literatures. …”
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Market Trends in 2024 in the IT Project Management Industry by Nicoleta-Madalina Stan, Adrian Bogorin Predescu, Aurel Mihail Titu

“…These insights will help them navigate the changing landscape and ensure successful project delivery in a dynamic and competitive environment.…”
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Evaluation of the Supply Process in Public Hospitals: A Qualitative Study by Demet Kavak, Şafak Çınar, Ugur Ugrak, Fırat Seyhan

“…Informal structures were also emphasized among suppliers, which may disrupt the competitive environment.…”
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A novel mathematical model with an LCA-based solution method to minimize earliness-tardiness costs on a single machine by considering batch delivery by Zahra Pourali, Bohlool Ebrahimi

“…To measure how effective LCA is in comparison with the mathematical modeling approach and other heuristic methods, we use the Lingo system and a discrete version of the Imperialistic Competitive Algorithm (ICA) as the comparator algorithms, respectively. …”
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Multi-stakeholder perspectives of community pharmacies’ extended services in Al Baha province, Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study by Khalid S. Alghamdi, Mahdi H. Alsugoor, Max Petzold, Laith Hussain-Alkhateeb, Christina Ljungberg Persson

“…Another suggestion was that implementing standards for accreditation could create a competitive environment for community pharmacies, granting them well-deserved privileges and enhancing public confidence in the quality and safety of pharmaceutical care. …”
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Investing in an Olympic agenda: from Rio to Tokyo and beyond by Eduardo Russo, Ariane Roder Figueira, Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos

“…ContextThis study was inspired by the considerable risks and diminishing enthusiasm among societies to invest in Olympic agendas, which traditionally involve billions of dollars, various opportunities, and complexities for host countries.PurposeThe objective of this study was to evaluate the risks and benefits of long-term equity investments for companies and governments engaged in the Olympic movement.MethodQualitative methodologies were employed for this research, utilizing a multi-case approach that included 38 comprehensive interviews with companies and entities impacted by the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.ResultsConsequently, a theoretical framework titled “Risks and Opportunities Related to Olympic Investments” is presented to elucidate the dynamics of investment flows, competitive pressures in specific sectors, and future threats and trends for the Olympic movement.FindingsThe research revealed that the gigantism of past editions exerted significant pressure on organizers and companies to adopt new management practices and enhance investment planning, striving for minimal environmental impact and long-term economic sustainability. …”
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Light intensity-dependent arrestin switching for inactivation of a light-sensitive GPCR, bistable opsin by Baoguo Shen, Seiji Wada, Tomohiro Sugihara, Takashi Nagata, Haruka Nishioka, Emi Kawano-Yamashita, Takeaki Ozawa, Mitsumasa Koyanagi, Akihisa Terakita

“…Here, we found two arrestins, Arr3a and Sagb competitively bind to PP1. Photoresponse analyses of the PP1 cells using gene-knockdown larvae revealed Arr3a-involved quick inactivation was switched to Sagb-involved moderate inactivation depending on increased light intensity. …”
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Human Resources Compensation and Employee Retention in Local Government in Uganda case of Kabale District by Agaba, Moses, Turyasingura, John Bosco, Rugasira, Jack

“…There is need for providing competitive salaries, ensuring all employees are on payroll, offering comprehensive workplace allowances and recognition programs, and equitably distributing work benefits across employees at all levels.…”
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Comparison of selected physical fitness components among male football players of different playing positions by Amandeep Sıngh, Sukhdev Sıngh, Vishaw Gaurav

“…A sample of forty (N = 40) male football players (mean ± SD: age 20.45 ± 1.70 years, height 1.84 ± 4.07 m, weight 81.62 ± 5.45 kg, BMI 23.99 ± 1.66m), which includes ten each goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers, who participated in inter-college competitions of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India, was selected. …”
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Coupling of Modular High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor with Supercritical Rankine Cycle by Shutang Zhu, Ying Tang, Kun Xiao, Zuoyi Zhang

“…Furthermore, an MHTGR SC plant has higher environmental competitiveness without emission of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.…”
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Shortest-Path Optimization of Ship Diesel Engine Disassembly and Assembly Based on AND/OR Network by Deng-Zhi Chen, Chen Wei, Guo-Ling Jia, Zhi-Hua Hu

“…The breadth-first shortest-path algorithm outperforms the MILP solver from the perspective of solution quality and computing time, and all developed algorithms are competitive in terms of computing time.…”
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Orality in the cultural area of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Ćurguz Jelena

“…The study demonstrates that there are numerous traces of the primary orality in the celebration of family and religious holidays (such as Slava), as well as various folk customs (local celebrations, feasts and fairs, folk competitions, masquerades, carolers, weddings and funerals), and in everyday socializing (e.g. in cafes and among neighbors). …”
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The development of tourism in Russia based on the event - events by V. A. Zhukov

“…The following types of tourism have highlighted: festivals, carnivals, parades, celebrations; conferences, forums, symposia, round tables; seminars, trainings, advanced training courses; sport competitions; concerts, film screenings, theater productions; anniversaries, weddings, celebrations; exhibitions, fairs, trade shows, presentations, business openings, receptions, events related to brand promotion, etc. …”
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A Spatiotemporal Graph Transformer Network for real-time ball trajectory monitoring and prediction in dynamic sports environments by Zujian Li, Dan Yu

“…Experimental results on the SoccerNet-v2 dataset demonstrate that SGTN significantly outperforms recent models in terms of prediction accuracy, trajectory coverage, and robustness, while maintaining competitive inference times suitable for real-time applications. …”
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HUMAN RIGHTS CONTENT OF MODERN DIGITAL STRATEGY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION by Natalia V. Bocharova, Oleksander M. Bykov

“…The conceptual principles of the general approach to building the legal framework of the information society in the EU include three areas of action: 1) technologies that work for people, 2) a fair and competitive digital economy, 3) an open, democratic and sustainable society. …”
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Impact of Financial R&D Resource Allocation Efficiency Based on VR Technology and Machine Learning in Complex Systems on Total Factor Productivity by Hui Sun, Xiong Zhong

“…As a core element of regional innovation, financial R&D resources have also become a key element to enhance national innovation capabilities and national economic competitiveness. National and regional innovation capabilities have a direct impact. …”
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Du bricolage à la prescription : évolution du rôle des acteurs de l’informatique scolaire by François Villemonteix

“…On the educational side, their domain of expertise is mainly technical - and particularly discussed on line within the community since they work in a very competitive field of practice. This expertise places the ATICE in an overhanging position compared to the other actors of the field and offers another guarantee of survival to their function. …”
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Statistical Analysis of the Labor Force of the Arkhangelsk Oblast by Abdullaev Elvin Akhmed oglu

“…In addition, the quality and efficiency of the labor force directly affects the level of productivity and competitiveness of the region and countries. Although the workforce is a key resource, managing it can be challenging. …”
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Menggali Motivasi, Faktor yang Mempengaruhi, dan Hambatan Pustakawan dalam Mengikuti Call for Paper atau Call for Best Practice by Hana Isnaini Al Husna

“…External factors include performance for the fulfillment of credit and portfolio figures, library accreditation, promotion of institutions, getting welfare from institutions, competitions, friend invitations, and the theme and location of seminars. …”
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State support measures for import substitution impact on the investment projects efficiency in the power industry by E. A. Tregubova, A. I. Tregubov

“…It is shown that the use of a special capacity tariff for new generation (competitive capacity extraction of new generating facilities – KOM NG) and tax incentives ensures the project’s profitability at the level of 18.7 % and the payback period is 7 years. …”
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