Design dimensions of electrocutaneous warning stimulation patterns in workplace safety devices. by Eva-Maria Dölker, Stephan Lau, Maria Anne Bernhard, Jens Haueisen

“…With the aim of deriving practical parameters for an electrocutaneous warning stimulation, we explore the design dimensions of pulse intervals, amplitudes, and locations of electrocutaneous stimulation in a study on healthy volunteers. …”
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Environmental consequences of oil and gas extraction on the example of the Bytkiv-Babchenskyi Oil and Gas Field by O. Mandryk, M. Orfanova, Yu. Hrybinyk, M. Stakh, V. Zaritskyi

“…The results of the study showed that the technogenic impact of the oil and gas production process on the air, water bodies and soils is within the permissible limits. The practical significance of the results obtained is the comprehensive monitoring of the state of natural objects throughout the year, which is important for oil and gas industry professionals when assessing the environmental impact of oil and gas production facilities and developing environmental protection measures…”
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A Dynamic Design Methodology for Large-Scale Complex Nonlinear Systems Based on Orthogonal Decomposition Technique by Qi-Bin Wang, Si-Yang Piao, Ming-Wei Piao, Peng Dang, Qiu-Ze Li, Jing-Ying Ren

“…HSRS is taken as a typical research case of large-scale complex nonlinear systems, and the re-innovation of associated imported technologies needs to be combined with the particularities of Chinese HSR practices, seeking a more suitable dynamic design methodology to conduct the self-adaptive improved design. …”
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Multiple Parameters Determination Method of Hardening Soil Model Based on Particle Swarm Optimization by Jingfeng Xiao, Qunwei Wang, Qianhui Zhang, Yunpeng Hei, Youliang Zhang

“…This outcome has the potential to greatly alleviate the burden of conducting indoor tests and holds considerable practical value in engineering applications. The observable optimization impact of PSO also serves as evidence of its viability in improving soil constitutive parameters, providing new perspectives and sources of information for future progress in this domain.…”
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Using machine learning-based models for personality recognition by Fatemeh Mohades Deilami, Hossein Sadr, Mozhdeh Nazari

“…Considering the fact that our personality has a remarkable influence in our daily life, automatic recognition of a person's personality attributes can provide many essential practical applications in various aspects of cognitive science. …”
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Application of Learning Analytics in Higher Education: Datasets, Methods and Tools by Yu. Yu. Dyulicheva

“…In particular, the article notes the predominance of datasets aimed at solving analytical problems at the level of student’s behavior understanding, Datasets aimed at solving analytical problems at the level of understanding the needs of teachers and administrative and managerial staff of universities are practically absent. Meanwhile, the full potential of learning analytics tools can only be revealed by introducing an integrated approach to the analysis of educational data, taking into account the needs of all participants and organizers of the educational process.This  review  article  discusses  learning  analytics  methods  related  to  the  study  of  social  interaction patterns between students and teachers, and learning analytics tools from the implementation of simple dashboards to complex frameworks that explore various levels of learning analytics. …”
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An Analysis of Transportation Mode Choice in Bitung City Using Structural Equation Modeling by Lucia Ingrid Regina Lefrandt, Charles S. C. Punuhsingon

“…The findings of this research have practical implications, suggesting that enhancing travel time efficiency, vehicle conditions, and overall comfort can significantly influence mode choice preferences. …”
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Quality assessment and umbrella review of systematic reviews about dance for people with Parkinson's disease. by Camila Pinto, Rafaela Simon Myra, Alexandre Severo do Pinho, Francisca Pereira, Guido Orgs, Aline Souza Pagnussat

“…This umbrella review not only underscores the therapeutic potential of dance but also reinforces the use of arts-based approaches into healthcare practices for people with neurological conditions.…”
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The analysis of structural changes in the Lithuanian economic sectors under conditions of uncertainty by Artūras Vitas

“…During this period, economic crises in Lithuania were recorded practically every 10 years. The economic recession of 1999 is partly related to the Russian economic crisis. …”

Multilevel Analysis of Ground Beetle Responses to Forest Management: Integrating Species Composition, Morphological Traits and Developmental Instability by Dominik Stočes, Jan Šipoš

“…ABSTRACT This study evaluates the response of ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) assemblage to forest management practices by integrating species composition, body traits, wing morphology and developmental instability. …”
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Limitations of temporal (forehead) temperature readings as a screening method for covid-19 by Luis Fernando Aragón-Vargas

“…Apparently, the method of choice for this fever screening is to measure temporal artery (forehead) temperature with different infrared, contactless devices which provide for a practical, reasonably safe, and quick reading. However, while any effort to detect potentially ill individuals is commendable, the accuracy, reliability and validity of such readings have not been evaluated on the field. …”
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A digital leap in the evolution of continuous professional development for teachers by M. Ghobrini, R. E. A. Ghobrini, F. Benaicha

“… Background and Aim of Study: The realm of education is in a constant state of evolution, necessitating that teachers at K-12 and tertiary levels continually update their practices through continuous professional development (CPD). …”
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RADIO PLAYS AS A SPECIAL GENRE IN THE WORK OF E. JELINEK by Tatiana V. Akasheva, Alexandra D. Zharkova

“…Jelinek has been widely studied by literary critics around the world for more than fifty years, early radio plays without a printed version clearly do not have such potential due to the fact that they have not been translated into foreign languages and are closely linked to the cultural and social context of Austria in the 1970s. Practical implications. The results obtained can be used in the study of E. …”
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INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN WORKING MEMORY PERFORMANCE: «OVERLOAD» EFFECT by Yuri G. Pavlov

“…The working memory «overload» effect and its EEG correlates are demonstrated on a big sample of subjects.Practical significance. The work urgency is connected with increasing loadings for memory of the person in a modern information society. …”
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COVID-19 Pandemic as a Factor for the Paradigm Shift in International Communications. Book Review of ‘Pandémie médiatique. Com de crise/crise de com’ by S. Fouks by T. Yu. Lebedeva, L. V. Minaeva, A. D. Krivonosov

“…Building on his rich and unique practical experience as a head of a large media organization, a consultant at international organizations and a presidential campaign manager, the author assesses the role of media communications in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. …”
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Study of the influence of psychological factors on women’s purchasing decisions during e-commerce livestream by L. Jiang, P. Loahavilai, P. Udomwong

“…Emotions, trust, and social influence play a key role in this process. The practical significance of this study lies in the possibility of helping women to better understand the factors that influence impulse purchases, to avoid the influence of emotional stimuli and social pressure. …”
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Predicting the adsorption of -perfluorohexane in BAM-P109 standard activated carbon by molecular simulation using SAFT- Mie coarse-grained force fields by Carmelo Herdes, Esther Forte, George Jackson, Erich A Müller

“…This work is framed within the Eighth Industrial Fluid Properties Simulation Challenge, with the aim of assessing the capability of molecular simulation methods and force fields to accurately predict adsorption in porous media for systems of relevant practical interest. The current challenge focuses on predicting adsorption isotherms of n -perfluorohexane in the certified reference material BAM-P109 standard activated carbon. …”
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The Limited Impact of Running Performance on Football Success in the Turkish Super League by Spyridon Plakias, Sotiris Tasoulis, Angelos E. Kyranoudis, Christos Kokkotis, Serafeim Moustakidis

“…The results of the two-way ANCOVAs indicate that running performance metrics, specifically the distances covered at different intensities, even in cases where statistically significant differences are observed, have small practical significance (partial eta squared ≤ 0.03 in all cases). …”
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Associations between parental bonding and health-related quality of life in a clinical sample of youths aged 14–35 years in Singapore by Yoke Boon Tan, Eng Hong Tay, Shazana Shahwan, Yunjue Zhang, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Mythily Subramaniam

“…Early parental education that promotes positive parenting practices could improve the overall HRQOL of individuals in adulthood despite their clinical diagnoses.…”
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Impact of the use of azole fungicides, other than as human medicines, on the development of azole‐resistant Aspergillus spp. by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), European Environment Agency (EEA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC)

“…Recommendations were formulated on measures to prevent and control selection of azole resistance in A. fumigatus, including implementation of good agricultural/horticultural practices, proper agricultural and wood waste storage and management, and on approval of new azole fungicides or renewal of existing fungicides. …”
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