The Primate Habituation Programme, Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas, Central African Republic: An overview by Terence Fuh Neba, Anna Feistner, Angelique Todd

“…In 2012, DNNP, and its neighbouring NPs, were designated a World Heritage Site, the Sangha Tri-National complex (TNS) – classified as an exceptional priority area for western lowland gorilla and central chimpanzee (Pan t. troglodytes) conservation in the IUCN Regional Action Plan. …”
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Decoration of carbohydrate nanocomposite with silver nanoparticles for highly efficient adsorption of methylene blue and antimicrobial against human pathogens by Ahmed K. Saleh, Rasha Jame, Fatimah A. Alotaibi, Mahmoud A. Abdelaziz, Noha Omer

“…The current study aims to prepare carbohydrate nanocomposite based on 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO) oxidized cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) /chitosan chloride (Ch) decorated with silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) and designed as (TEMPO/CNF/Ch/Ag-NPs) that was investigated as antimicrobial materials and applied as efficient sorbent. …”
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Thematic marking of the anthropological corpus: a methodology for classifying miners’ narratives by L. L. Mazitova, L. M. Panteleeva

“…On both sides of the brackets, the numerical designations of the corresponding topic/subtopic from the previously given thematic classification are indicated. …”
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Hybrid and Multi-Hop Advanced Zonal-Stable Election Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks by Fakhri Alam Khan, Majid Khan, Muhammad Asif, Afsheen Khalid, Inam Ul Haq

“…To reduce this problem, several routing protocols are designed in order to minimize energy consumption and increase the lifetime of the sensor network. …”
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The emergence of an independent Polish state and the problem of national minorities by G. G. Dedurin

“…It has been proved that due to the lack of mechanisms for monitoring compliance with international norms which were supposed to guarantee the rights of national minorities and imperfections in domestic legislation, the Polish authorities at various levels have repeatedly violated the democratic principles of the March 1921 Constitution and other legal acts designed to ensure equal rights for representatives of national minorities, which, in turn, created constant tension within the Second Polish Republic, destabilising the internal situation in the country. …”
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Caregiving experiences of family caregivers of disabled middle-aged and older adults enrolled in long-term care insurance: a qualitative study by Yitong Liu, Wenkun Xu, Zhuoya Yang, Yaning Wang, Rujian Lu, Yuexia Gao, Yaqin Zhong

“…Abstract Background Long-term care insurance (LTCI) projects were an essential components of health systems designed to support disabled people and their families. …”
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A matter of timing: Biting by malaria-infected Anopheles mosquitoes and the use of interventions during the night in rural south-eastern Tanzania. by Isaac Haggai Namango, Sarah J Moore, Carly Marshall, Adam Saddler, David Kaftan, Frank Chelestino Tenywa, Noely Makungwa, Alex J Limwagu, Salum Mapua, Olukayode G Odufuwa, Godfrey Ligema, Hassan Ngonyani, Isaya Matanila, Jameel Bharmal, Jason Moore, Marceline Finda, Fredros Okumu, Manuel W Hetzel, Amanda Ross

“…Knowing when and where infected mosquitoes bite is required for estimating accurate measures of malaria risk, assessing outdoor exposure, and designing intervention strategies. This study combines secondary analyses of a human behaviour survey and an entomological survey carried out in the same area to estimate human exposure to malaria-infected Anopheles mosquitoes throughout the night in rural villages in south-eastern Tanzania. …”
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High-Gain SIR Dual-Band Antenna Based on CSRR-Enhanced SIW for 2.4/5.2/5.8 GHz WLAN by Caixia Feng, Yongqiang Kang, Lijuan Dong, Lihong Wang

“…Compared with many previously reported dual-band antenna designs, the proposed antenna achieves comparable bandwidth performance and larger gain per unit area with a relatively smaller size. …”
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Study on Reasonable Size of Coal and Rock Pillar in Dynamic Pressure Roadway Segment of Fully Mechanized Face in Deep Shaft by Binyang Sun, Pingsong Zhang, Haifeng Lu

“…In this paper, based on the geological condition of working face 1231(1) in a mine in Huainan, a method that combines the use of a borehole and Brillouin optical time domain reflectometry (BOTDR) was proposed to analyze the stress variation laws of coal and rock pillar areas, and the parameters of the monitoring borehole and installation technique of the sensing optical cables were designed. Based on the monitoring data, the strain distribution characteristics of the sensing optical cables and their relationship with the rock strata were analyzed, the development law of coal and rock strata deformation during the mining process was revealed, and the transverse influence range of the coal and rock pillar affected by mining was reasonably divided. …”
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How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Higher Education Learning Experience? An Empirical Investigation of Learners’ Academic Performance at a University in a Developing Country by Ghada Refaat El Said

“…The results of this study provide specific recommendations for universities, instructors, and higher education portal designers about future application of online distance learning. …”
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Protocol to implement and evaluate a culturally secure, strength-based, equine-assisted learning program, "Yawardani Jan-ga" (horses helping), to support the social and emotional w... by Juli Coffin, Sharmila Vaz, Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Helen Milroy, Craig Olsson, Meg Kirby, Lesley Nelson, Rob McPhee, Donna Cross

“…Yawardani Jan-ga is an Aboriginal-led, operated, culturally secure, Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) project designed by and with local Aboriginal young people, community Elders, members, and experts to address the complex constellation of social-emotional, spiritual and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal children and young people, aged 6-26 years, across multiple communities in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. …”
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Best practice advice for asthma exacerbation prevention and management in primary care: an international expert consensus by Neil Skolnik, Barbara P. Yawn, Jaime Correia de Sousa, María Mar Martínez Vázquez, Amanda Barnard, Wendy L. Wright, Austin Ulrich, Tonya Winders, Stephen Brunton

“…Incorporating patient perspectives and preferences when designing asthma regimens will help patients be more engaged in their therapy and may contribute to improved adherence and outcomes. …”
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Exploring body mass index and gender-based self-esteem differences in Saudi Arabia by Maaidah Algamdi

“…The objectives of this study are to investigate the relationships between SE and body mass index (BMI) and to examine the interactions between sociodemographic-related factors.MethodsWe designed a cross-sectional study using an online survey that included sociodemographics, a BMI measure, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.ResultsLevels of SE did not change substantially between the various age groups, as indicated by the Chi-Square test X2 (12, N = 332, = 5.278, p-value = 0.948). …”
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Assessing the Impact of Waterfront Environments on Public Well-Being Through Digital Twin Technology by Junjie Luo, Zheng Yuan, Lingzi Xu, Wenhui Xu

“…These findings provide valuable insights for urban planners and public health policymakers in designing landscapes that enhance urban residents' health and well-being.…”
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A novel cyber threat intelligence platform for evaluating the risk associated with smart agriculture by Navod Neranjan Thilakarathne, Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar, Pg Emeroylariffion Abas, Hayati Yassin

“…Overall, deception technology involves the creation of deceptive elements, including decoys, traps, and false information, designed to divert cybercriminals away from genuine data and systems where this research presents a novel cyber threat intelligence platform that leverages deception technology to assess and mitigate the risks associated with smart agriculture as the first of its kind research. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom on adolescent's time use (CONTRAST study). by Irina Pokhilenko, Emma Frew, Marie Murphy, Miranda Pallan

“…Given that adolescence is a crucial developmental stage, designing strategies to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 on adolescents is critical. …”
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The use of serious games for psychological education and training: a systematic review by Antonio Pio Facchino, Daniela Marchetti, Marco Colasanti, Lilybeth Fontanesi, Maria Cristina Verrocchio

“…Methodological limitations, including moderate to high risk of bias in many studies, especially those that relied on cross-sectional data, underscore the need for rigorous designs and long-term evaluations. Practical implications suggest integrating serious games into curricula to address gaps in experiential learning for psychologists, facilitating skill development and knowledge retention. …”
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Spatial and hydrological analysis of the water supply system in as-Sila'/Sela (Tafila, Jordan) based on a 3D model by Roser Marsal, Jesús García-Carpallo

“…The research described below proposes a spatial analysis of the hydraulic infrastructure, and settlement remains, as well as a topographic analysis of the site of as-Sila'/Sela on the southern Transjordan plateau. The authors designed Sela's first photogrammetric model from aerial photographs provided by the "Aerial Photographic Archive for Archaeology in the Middle East (APAAME)" project. …”
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Effects of different protein levels on growth performance and body composition of spotted scat, Scatophagus argus by Dieu Vo, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Hang Thi Thuy Tran, Hung Duc Pham, Huy Van Nguyen

“…Experimental diets using different materials were prepared in triplicates with different crude protein (CP) levels of 30%, 34%, 38%, and 42% which were designated as CP30, CP34, CP38, and CP42, respectively. …”
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Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of Challenge-Hindrance Demands Scale for the Nursing Profession by Handan Ertaş, Emel Fi̇li̇z, Şeyma Kahveci̇, Seda Nur Ünal

“…In terms of method, the research was designed within the scope of the quantitative research model. …”
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