Experimental Study on Nanomechanical Properties of Yunnan Red-Bed Mudstone by Xian Ye, Yongcai Liu, Haibin Xue, Guo Li, Jin Xing

“…Therefore, it is of great theoretical significance and practical engineering value to study the macro- and micromechanical properties of red-bed mudstone. …”
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Impact of Covid-19 on Firm Performance: A Systematic Literature Review Using PRISMA Framework by Mahnoor Sattar, Rafayat Jalal

“…Amidst the massive expansion of Covid-19 literature, this paper aims to articulate existing findings, pinpoint practical implications, and provide promising directions for future exploration using a systematic literature review. …”
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Self-management behavior and its influencing factors among adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Colombo, Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study by Kanchana Warnakula Royal Weerasooriya, Niphawan Samartkit, Khemaradee Masingboon, Pachanok Witheethamasak

“…However, data on COPD self-management practices in Sri Lankan adults is limited. Therefore, identifying the level of COPD self-management and examining its influencing factors are essential for healthcare providers to manage COPD effectively. …”
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Muslim Bank as a Historical Category: Creating Credit Institutions for Muslims In the First Half of the 20 ^th Century by R. I. Bekkin

“…Abstract: The article examines theoretical and practical aspects of the activities of Muslim banks in the countries of Eurasia in the first half of the 20th century. …”
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Plant genetic resources in India: management and utilization by K. Singh, K. Gupta, V. Tyagi, S. Rajkumar

“…Presently, our focus is on characterization of ex situ conserved germplasm and detailed evaluation of prioritized crops for enhanced utilization; assessment of impact of on-farm conservation practices on genetic diversity; genome-wide association mapping for identification of novel genes and alleles for enhanced utilization of PGR; identification and deployment of germplasm/landraces using climate analog data; validation of trait-specific introduced germplasm for enhanced utilization.…”
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Anemia and Associated Factors among Public Elementary School Children in Asella Town, Southeast Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Ararso Hordofa Guye, Kasim Hansa, Kasahun Ketema, Meseret Moroda, Dame Banti Shambi

“…Health professionals should provide health education for mothers about child-feeding practices and the consumption of dietary sources of iron.…”
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Public Sector Contracting Model for Management of Construction Tender Price Volatility by moffat tembo, Charles Kahanji, Erastus Misheng’u Mwanaumo

“…Others include revising legislation, contextualising procurement functions, improving project management practices, predicting market forces, and guaranteeing sustainability. …”
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Modelling climate change and aridity for climate impact studies in semi-arid regions: The case of Giba basin, northern Ethiopia by Atsbha Brhane Gebru, Tesfamichael Gebreyohannes, Gebrerufael Hailu Kahsay

“…Analysis of results showed that rainfall and temperature projection on a monthly and/or seasonal basis has more significance than on an annual basis for impact studies particularly, in areas where irrigation practices are common like in the Giba basin. Seasonal projection of rainfall in the basin showed a slightly decreasing trend during the spring season (MAM), and a significant increment in the main rainy season (JJA) under all scenarios and for the whole projection year. …”
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Principles to award learning achievements for lifelong learning in health using micro-credentials: an international Delphi study by Sharon Mitchell, John Hart, Muntaha Gharaibeh, Graham T. McMahon, Anthea Rhoda, Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Tana Wuliji, Janusz Janczukowicz

“…The interest in alternative pathways to award health practitioners, through short competency-based micro-learning opportunities, has spurred discussions on the practical application of micro-credentials. This research outlines the categories and principles for a proposed framework to implement micro-credentialing to recognise learning achievements within the health and care sector.…”
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A gendered analysis of adaptive capacity and food security in Makueni County, Kenya by Phyllis Mumia Machio, Susannah M. Sallu, Betty Waized, Akwilina Wendelin Mwanri, Kwaku Gyebi Duodu

“…We also found that planting drought tolerant crops and practicing conservation agriculture were associated with increased likelihood of food security but only for males/male-headed households. …”
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Stigma associated with mental illness: perspectives of judges and attorneys in Lebanon — a cross-sectional study by Rayan Mroué, Michele Cherro, Ghida Kassir, Elias Ghossoub, Nadia Dandan

“…We sent an online questionnaire to judges and lawyers practicing in Lebanon. The survey included a section on socio-demographics and the following scales: Reported and Intended Behavior Scale (RIBS) which measures mental health stigma-related behavior and Perceived Devaluation and Discrimination Scale (PDDS) measuring the extent to which a person believes that most people will devalue or discriminate against someone with a mental illness. …”
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A Quality Improvement Project Aimed at Reducing Patient Falls in Ambulatory Clinics by Patricia Macolino, Katie Fox, Rebecca Fitzpatrick, Vivek N. Ahya, Ilona Lorincz, Barbara Prior

“…After noting an increase in patient falls in its ambulatory practices in 2021—including one which resulted in patient harm—the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) set to work on reducing falls risk for ambulatory patients. …”
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Effects of Light Spectra on Nutritional Composition in Juvenile Sinonovacula constricta (Lamarck 1818) and Transcriptomic Analysis by Mengqi Zhang, Fei Kong, Deshui Chen, Xiaojun Yan, Zhaoshou Ran, Jilin Xu

“…Further research could delve deeper into the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of different light spectra on S. constricta to enhance our understanding of how light influences aquaculture practices and the nutritional quality of seafood products.…”
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Aim high, hit ×10: psychological strategies driving the success of South Korean archers by Joonyoung Lee, Suyoung Hwang

“…The findings provide practical applications for archers, coaches, and sport psychologists, guiding the development of interventions to enhance mental strategies, physical techniques, and environmental coping skills, thereby improving performance outcomes in archery sports.…”
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Interrupted-time-series analysis of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on blood culture utilization in Shanghai by Chenyang Jin, Qun Zhang

“…These findings suggest that the pandemic had a lasting impact on diagnostic practices. More targeted intervention measures are needed to promote appropriate utilization of blood cultures.…”
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Fracture resistance and failure mode of three esthetic CAD-CAM post and core restorations by Islam T. Fathey, Amir Shoukry Azer, Islam M. Abdelraheem

“…However, information regarding the fracture resistance of these materials remains unclear, which limits their practical use as custom post and core restorations in clinical applications. …”
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Subjective Well-Being of High School Students Belonging to Indigenous Peoples of the North as a Basis for Readiness to Choose a Profession by G. V. Kuhterina, E. A. Solov’eva, L. V. Fedina, M. V. Muravyeva

“…The current study enhances the understanding of the influence of relationships between personal characteristics and subjective well-being on the readiness to choose a career by graduates of secondary schools located in the Arctic.Practical significance. The research findings and conclusions could be exploited in order to build up more accurate and targeted system of career guidance support for high school students of the indigenous peoples of the North, as well as for other nationalities living in harsh climatic conditions.…”
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Numerical Weather Data-Driven Sensor Data Generation for PV Digital Twins: A Hybrid Model Approach by Jooseung Lee, Jimyung Kang, Sangwoo Son, Hui-Myoung Oh

“…Specifically, TransTimeGAN is proposed, which combines TimeGAN with Transformer to effectively capture 15-min variability. For practical applicability, the proposed model is trained and validated using data from a self-developed PV DT system. …”
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Boundary layer flow of a non-Newtonian fluid over an exponentially stretching sheet with the presence of a heat source/sink by Vinod Y．, K.R. Raghunatha, Suma Nagendrappa Nagappanavar, Nodira Nazarova, Manish Gupta, Sangamesh

“…It bridges the gap between theoretical fluid dynamics and practical heat transfer applications, providing insights for optimizing systems involving Casson fluids under thermal effects.…”
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APPLICATION OF OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION AND MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES TO CREATE AN INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC VERIFICATION OF OFFLINE TESTING by Vadym Ziuziun, Nikita Petrenko

“…The scientific novelty lies in integrating machine learning algorithms with modified image processing algorithms to create a system capable of analyzing and grading a wide range of offline test tasks, including open-ended, closed-ended, sequence identification, and multiple-correct-answer questions. The practical significance of this research is the development of a web platform to automate offline test grading through optical character recognition and machine learning technologies, reducing teachers' time spent on grading, enabling analysis and improvement of educational programs, supporting various test types, and promoting scientific and technological advancement in education. …”
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