Improvement of physical and chemical properties of concrete with brazilian silica rice husk (SRH) La mejora de propiedades físicas y químicas de hormigón con silice de cáscara de a... by Fernanda Giannotti da Silva, Jefferson B. L. Liborio, Paulo Helene

“…The use of industrial and agricultural waste substitutions for Portland cement has greatly contributed to sustainable development practices. The increase in cement demand will be met by the use of supplementary cementing materials, in order to minimize the clinker consumption. …”
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Fondling Breasts and Playing Guitar. Textual and Contextual Expressions of a Sociomusical Conflict in Accra by Tobias Robert Klein

“…Its association of guitar-plucking with the fondling of female breasts establishes an acerbic acoustical allusion to charismatic worshipping practices. The wider aim of this article is to emphasise the need for a combination of cultural, historical and scientific competences in bridging the gap between a contextually inclined ethnomusicology and text-based music theory. …”
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The Impact of Tillage and Weed Control Methods on Physical Properties of Sandy Clay Loam Forest Ochrosol in Cassava Cultivation by Maxwell Budu, Thomas Atta-Darkwa, Harrison Amaglo, Nicholas Kyei-Baffour, Isaac Albert Aidoo, Samuel Kojo Ahorsu, Enoch Bessah

“…Therefore, the adoption of conservation tillage practices is more crucial than ever in order to ensure sustainable food production with minimal impact on the soil and environment.…”
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The Development and Content of Movement Quality Assessments in Athletic Populations: A Systematic Review and Multilevel Meta-Analysis by Gyan A. Wijekulasuriya, Carl T. Woods, Aden Kittel, Paul Larkin

“…This is an important gap to address, as it could yield both practical and scientific implications related to the continued screening of movement quality in athletic contexts. …”
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Evaluating regional sustainable energy potential through hierarchical clustering and machine learning by Selen Avcı Azkeskin, Zerrin Aladağ

“…By tailoring policy recommendations to the unique characteristics of each cluster, this framework not only corroborates existing findings in the literature but also extends them by offering a practical methodology for regional energy planning.…”
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Investigating the impact of intellectual capital on organizational performance and knowledge management operations (case study: Hamedan county governor. by Mehdi Ajalli, Mohammadreza Alizadeghan

“…The present study was conducted to investigate the impact of intellectual capital on organizational performance and knowledge management operations in the governorate of Hamedan city.Methodology: This research is practical in terms of purpose. The research method was descriptive of the correlation type, and the study's statistical population included all the employees of the Hamedan city governorate in 2022-2023, which consists of 65 people. …”
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Determining an optimal case definition using mid-upper arm circumference with or without weight for age to identify childhood wasting in the Philippines. by Lyle Daryll Dimaano Casas, Jhanna Uy, Eldridge Ferrer, Charmaine Duante, Paluku Bahwere, Rene Gerard Galera, Alice Nkoroi, Behzad Noubary, Mueni Mutunga, Sanele Nkomani, Roland Kupka, Valerie Gilbert Ulep

“…Further studies are advised to understand the practicality and cost-effectiveness of using the proposed alternative case definitions in the Philippines.…”
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The Association of Neutrophil/Lymphocyte and Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratios and Hematological Parameters with Diagnosis, Stages, Extrapulmonary Involvement, Pulmonary Hypertension, Res... by Celalettin Korkmaz, Sinan Demircioglu

“…Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are easy and practical methods providing valuable information in diagnosis, severity, and prognosis of various diseases. …”
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Lower Limb Ground Reaction Force and Center of Pressure Asymmetry During Bodyweight Squats by Kelci B. Hannan, Adam C. King

“… # Conclusions These findings highlight the importance of considering multiple levels of analysis when assessing lower limb symmetry as separate variables may provide differential evidence for asymmetry. Practically, these results emphasize the need for coaches and practitioners to consider different degrees of lower limb asymmetries that may impact the development and design of strength and rehabilitation programs…”
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Typology of Tomato Cropping Systems and Determinants of Preharvest Losses in Western Cameroon by Roland Wilfried Titti, Anne Stéphanie Etoga, Pierre Germain Ntsoli, Georges Marius Kossi Etame, Asafor Henry Chotangui, Réné Mbonomo Bikomo, Aoudou Yaouba

“…The study’s implications are many, affecting agricultural practices, policy, economic stability, and food security in Cameroon. …”
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Investigating the Adsorption Behavior of Zwitterionic Surfactants on Middle Bakken Minerals by Tomiwa Isaac Oguntade, Adesina Samson Fadairo, Temitope Fred Ogunkunle, David Adebowale Oladepo, Luc Yvan Nkok

“…The findings underline the importance of surfactant concentration and adsorption characteristics, offering valuable guidelines for practical applications in petroleum reservoir management. …”
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Utilizing deterministic smart tools to predict recovery factor performance of smart water injection in carbonate reservoirs by Ali Maghsoudian, Amin Izadpanahi, Zahra Bahmani, Amir Hossein Avvali, Ali Esfandiarian

“…Abstract Smart water injection (SWI) is a practical enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technique that improves displacement efficiency on micro and macro scales by different physiochemical mechanisms. …”
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An integrated approach to uncertainty and global sensitivity analysis in penstock structural modeling by Manal Haddouch, Imane Hajjout, El Mostapha Boudi

“…This study provides a practical framework for addressing uncertainties in penstock design, enhancing model accuracy, prioritizing parameters, managing risks, and improving the reliability and efficiency of hydropower infrastructure.…”
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Predicting purulent meningitis in very preterm infants: a novel clinical model by Xiaowei Sun, Rui Jing, Yang Li

“…Conclusions We developed and validated a personalized nomogram to identify high-risk individuals for early prediction of purulent meningitis in very preterm infants. This practical predictive model may help reduce unnecessary lumbar puncture procedures.…”
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Present and future of cancer nano-immunotherapy: opportunities, obstacles and challenges by Man Wang, Fei Yu, Yuan Zhang

“…Nanomaterials carrying anticancer agents to the target site are considered as practical approaches for cancer treatment. Nanomedicine combined with immunotherapies offers the possibility to potentiate systemic antitumor immunity and to facilitate selective cytotoxicity against cancer cells in an effective and safe manner. …”
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Adoption of machine learning in streamlining maintenance strategies for effective operations in automotive industries by Aniekan Ikpe, Imoh Ekanem

“…Case studies and examples of companies that have successfully implemented machine learning in their maintenance strategies were also analyzed to identify best practices. The study revealed that machine learning can help automotive companies optimize their maintenance schedules, prioritize critical maintenance tasks, and improve the overall reliability of their vehicles. …”
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Assessment of emotional intelligence level in intercultural educational environment by T. V. Kuprina, A. A. Evtyugina, S. M. Minasyan, O. V. Taranova

“…The scientific novelty of the research consists in supplementing the existing knowledge in the field of EI about the psychological characteristics of representatives of the humanities and economics specialities in the context of intercultural communication and further forecasting their development based on correctly selected teaching methods.Practical significance. The presented features of students of the humanities and economics specialities can be employed by teachers when interacting with them and organizing the educational process, taking into account their interests and needs, as well as adjusting the level of development of EI. …”
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Diabetes self-management education interventions in the WHO African Region: A scoping review. by Emmanuel Kumah, Godfred Otchere, Samuel Egyakwa Ankomah, Adam Fusheini, Collins Kokuro, Kofi Aduo-Adjei, Joseph A Amankwah

“…While the majority yielded significant positive results on HbA1c, diabetes knowledge, blood pressure, blood sugar and foot care practices; few demonstrated positive outcomes on self-efficacy, BMI, physical activity; self-monitoring of blood glucose, medication adherence, smoking and alcohol consumption.…”
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SUPPORT-FREE TECHNOLOGY FOR MAINTAINING SHRUBS OF BLACKBERRY AND DEWBERRY VARIETIES IN THE COLLECTION ORCHARDS OF KRYMSK EXPERIMENT BREEDING STATION OF VIR by V. N. Podorozhnyi

“…It incorporates both practical and theoretical activities into the management system, whose ultimate goal is the improvement of cultivars. …”
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Time series analysis of leptospirosis incidence for forecasting in the Baltic countries using the ARIMA model by Mykola Butkevych, Dmytro Chumachenko

“…The scientific novelty of this study lies in its application of ARIMA modelling to leptospirosis forecasting within the Baltic region, where comprehensive time series studies on the disease are scarce. From a practical perspective, this model offers a valuable tool for public health authorities by supporting targeted interventions, more efficient resource allocation, and timely response planning for leptospirosis and similar zoonotic diseases. …”
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