Optimizing survey conditions for Burmese python detection and removal using community science data by Kelly R. McCaffrey, Melissa A. Miller, Sergio A. Balaguera-Reina, Alexander S. Romer, Michael Kirkland, Amy Peters, Edward F. Metzger, LeRoy Rodgers, Frank J. Mazzotti

“…The most efficient interval for conducting surveys occurs from 20:00 to 02:00. The spatial distribution of python removals is concentrated in four regions and coincides with contractor search effort. …”
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Unveiling personalized and gamification-based cybersecurity risks within financial institutions by Amna Shahzadi, Kashif Ishaq, Naeem A. Nawaz, Fadhilah Rosdi, Fawad Ali Khan

“…The discussion systematically addresses key themes, like the role of gamification in marketing strategies, enhancing website functionality, and its application within the financial sector, including e-banking, drawing insights from academic and industry perspectives. By conducting a systematic literature review of 48 academic articles published between 2015 and 2024, this study examines the use of personalized, gamification-based strategies to mitigate cyber threats in the financial domain. …”
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THE USING OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES OF STUDENTS OF PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALTIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS by Liudmyla Nezhyva, Svitlana Palamar, Nataliia Semenii

“…The effectiveness of the developed methodology was checked by conducting input and final monitoring. The results of the final monitoring showed significant differences in favor of the developed methodology for providing material to students during the implementation of project activities, which indicates the effectiveness of the introduction of the latest digital tools into the educational process. …”
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The study of the dependence of magnetic field gradient on parameters of the part being tested by the pulsed magnetic non-destructive testing method by O. V. Tarasenko, Yu. V. Kreselyuk, M. N. Ivlev

“…A simplified design of a pulsed gradiometric transducer is presented, and its parameters for conducting experiments are indicated. A mathematical model for calculating the output signal of a gradiometer fluxgate used to obtain output data is considered. …”
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A Combined Simulation Approach to Evaluate Overtaking Behaviour on Two-Lane Two-Way Rural Roads by Valentina Branzi, Monica Meocci, Lorenzo Domenichini, Margherita Calcinai

“…Furthermore, the comparative analysis conducted between the data recorded following the combined approach and those obtained using exclusively the input data of the microsimulation software supports the usefulness of the proposed methodology for conducting road safety analyses, especially in complex traffic environments where drivers’ behaviour plays a decisive role.…”
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Engineering Education Based on Integration with Science and Industry by Yu. M. Kazakov, N. Yu. Bashkirtseva, M. V. Zhuravleva, G. O. Ezhkova, A. S. Sirotkin, A. O. Ebel

“…With the development of the system of professional standards, the role of integration of universities with enterprises in organizing and conducting procedures for assessing the qualifications of personnel has increased. …”
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EFISIENSI EFEKTIFITAS PENYELENGGARAAN PELAYANAN PUBLIK MEWUJUDKAN PELAYANAN PRIMA (STUDI DI KELURAHAN TLOGOMAS KECAMATAN LOWOKWARU KOTA MALANG) by Agustinus Ghunu, Annisa Purwatiningsih, Noora Fithriana

“…This qualitative research focused on the timeliness and correctness of the public services of Birth Certificates and Unmarried Letters in the Tlogomas Sub-district to describe the reality of the efficiency of its service effectiveness in providing excellent service. In conducting it, the research gathered primary and secondary data and concluded that the sub-district provided its public services timely and accurately by guiding to Standard Operational Procedures. …”
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Knowledge-driven semantic converting method of multimodal models toward a geospatial perspective by Jianbo Lai, Jun Zhu, Pei Dang, Jianlin Wu, Yukun Guo, Xinyu Yang, Na Li

“…In the virtual geographic environment, conducting status analysis on urban structures and similar objects is crucial for enhancing their detailed management level. …”
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The technology acceptance model and adopter type analysis in the context of artificial intelligence by Fabio Ibrahim, Johann-Christoph Münscher, Monika Daseking, Nils-Torge Telle

“…This study focuses on two key objectives: (1) validating an extended version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in the context of AI by integrating the Big Five personality traits and AI mindset, and (2) conducting an exploratory k-prototype analysis to classify AI adopters based on demographics, AI-related attitudes, and usage patterns.MethodsA sample of N = 1,007 individuals individuals (60% female; M = 30.92; SD = 8.63 years) was collected. …”
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Global prevalence of malnutrition in older adults: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Nader Salari, Niloofar Darvishi, Yalda Bartina, Fatemeh Keshavarzi, Melika Hosseinian-Far, Masoud Mohammadi

“…Various studies have reported different types of malnutrition prevalence in the elderly. the present study was aimed to determine the prevalence of malnutrition in the world’ elderly through conducting a systematic review study and meta-analysis.Study Design: systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Methodological aspects of analysis of production costs of an industrial enterprise by O. Nesterenko, D. Khudiakova

“…Approaches to organising and conducting cost analysis are systematised. A conceptual model for analysing production costs of an industrial enterprise has been developed, which includes the purpose of production cost analysis, its tasks, subjects, objects, principles, and methodological tools. …”
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Effects of inclination angle and unloading rate of confining pressure on triaxial unloading-induced slip behaviors of shale fractures by Zhe Yuan, Zhe Yuan, Yongna Cao, Tao Zhang, Tao Zhang, Shuchen Li, Xianda Feng

“…The effects of inclination angle θ and unloading rate of confining pressure Uc on the unloading-induced slip behaviors of shale fractures were investigated by conducting triaxial unloading-induced fracture slip experiments. …”
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Application of PEI-Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles as Gene Transfer Vector for the Genetic Modification of Animals by Jinhui Cui, Haixin Cui, Yan Wang, Changjiao Sun, Kui Li, Hongyan Ren, Wei Du

“…We confirm that the most optimal mass ratio of nanoparticle/DNA is 1  :  1 by conducting a series of experiments. This work provides important experimental basis for the application of the magnetic nanoparticles on gene delivery to porcine somatic cells, which is significant for the achieving of breeding new transgenic cloned pigs by using somatic cell nuclear transfer technique.…”
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Analytical approaches to evaluate risk factors of multimorbidity: a systematic scoping review protocol by Alex Lewin, Poppy Alice Carson Mallinson, Sanjay Kinra, Judith Lieber, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Hirotomo Yamanashi, Chanchanok Aramrat, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Nick Birk, Wenbo Song, Mika Matsuzaki, Elliott Rogers

“…This proposed scoping review aims to summarise and appraise the analytical approaches used in the published literature that evaluated risk factors of multimorbidity and to provide guidance for researchers conducting analyses in this field.Methods and analysis We will systematically search three electronic databases—Embase, Global Health and MEDLINE, as well as the reference lists of identified relevant review articles, from inception to September 2024. …”
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Secondary School Teachers’ Conceptions of Teaching Science Practical Work through Inquiry-Based Instruction by Tomas Shivolo, Hamza Omari Mokiwa

“…Science practical work, which involves conducting experiments and investigations, is considered a cornerstone of this approach as it provides learners with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge, develop laboratory skills, and gain a profounder understanding of scientific concepts. …”
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Investments for effective functionality of health systems towards Universal Health Coverage in Africa: A scoping review. by Humphrey Cyprian Karamagi, Ali Ben Charif, Solyana Ngusbrhan Kidane, Tewelde Yohanes, David Kariuki, Maritza Titus, Charles Batungwanayo, Aminata Binetou-Wahebine Seydi, Araia Berhane, Jacinta Nzinga, David Njuguna, Hillary Kipchumba Kipruto, Edith Andrews Annan, Benson Droti

“…We aimed to address this by conducting a scoping review of existing evidence following the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis and preregistered with the Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/bvg4z). …”
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In situ evaluation and manipulation of lithium plating morphology enabling safe and long‐life lithium‐ion batteries by Shuoyuan Mao, Yu Wang, Yao Lu, Xuebing Han, Yuejiu Zheng, Xuning Feng, Xinqi Ren, Languang Lu, Minggao Ouyang

“…In this study, we transition from a qualitative analysis to a quantitative one by conducting a detailed examination of the MPL. Our findings reveal that slender lithium dendrites reduces the lifespan and safety of LIB by increasing the side reaction rates and promoting the formation of dead lithium. …”
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Greenhouse gas emissions in China’s national Parks: A 2020 National-Scale analysis and Implications for management by Shenglan Yang, Huan Xu, Zhicong Zhao, Fangyi Wang, Qiaoyun Sun, Jiale Tang, Jia He, Le Zhong

“…This study addresses this gap by conducting a uniform national-scale assessment of GHG emissions across China’s five national parks in 2020, with a focus on spatial distribution and emission source characterization. …”
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Clinical outcomes of circumcisions and prevalence of complications of male circumcisions: A five-year retrospective analysis at a teaching hospital in Ghana. by Sylvester Appiah Boakye, Frank Obeng

“…A five-year retrospective descriptive and analytic study was conducted at Ho Teaching Hospital, using a structured data extraction sheet to collect demographic, clinical, and circumcision-related data from 186 cases. …”
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Factors Affecting the Dividend Policy of Companies: A Meta-analysis Approach by Yalda Hassani, Bagher Asgarnezhad Nouri, Ghasem zarei, Allahyar Beigi Firoozi

“…Various studies have been conducted that have introduced various factors affecting the dividend policy, such as capital structure, agency cost, accounting reporting, and the effective tax rate, but the results have been contradictory and scattered. …”
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