A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding the Use of a Communication Board in Communicating with Patients on Mechanical Ventilation... by Sheela A J Williams, Sowjanya P

“…Demographic details of all the staff nurses were collected. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used for collecting baseline data from the staff nurses on their knowledge about the communication board for communicating with patients on mechanical ventilation. …”
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Features of the motivational profile of police officers’ personality by O. M. Smirnova

“…It has been determined that police officers are generally characterized by: the desire for interesting and socially useful work; the need for self-improvement, growth and development of both a personality, as well as high wages and material rewards, the desire to work with a attractive set of benefits and allowances; the need for enthusiasm from other people to make others appreciate the merits, achievements and successes of an individual; the need for a clear work structuring, the availability of a feedback and information, which allows you to assess the results of the work; the need to reduce uncertainty and to establish the rules and guidelines for the implementation of work.…”
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Study on Sound Wave Scattering Effects of Different Markers Placed on Dam Face in Deepwater Reservoir by Yan Xiang, GuangZe Shen, ZhengFei Cheng, Kai Zhang

“…The water surface of the river valley is narrow and the geometric features of hydraulic structures are complex, which result in different absorption, reflection, and diffraction effects on sound waves for various propagation media. …”
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Analysis on Regional Characteristics of Economic Growth Based on Total Factor Productivity by Weidong Ma, Cheng Chung Wu, Deshan Tang

“…The study shows that, firstly, the explanatory power of the model could be increased by 35.9% after 6 effect variables, such as urban economic development level, have been taken into consideration when two-step method has been adopted to explore the model parameters of stochastic frontier; secondly, there is an obviously positive correlation between the 4 variables, urban economic development level, urban size, level of opening up to the outside world and infrastructure construction, and production efficiency, while there is a negative correlation between economic structure and production efficiency, and the research input intensity has an uncertain effect on production efficiency; thirdly, the TFP growth trend of urban economy of the province shows a similar “W” trend, technical progress becomes the first element in affecting total factor productivity, and the negative growth in technical efficiency and scale efficiency result in a dramatic decline in growth rate of TFP; fourthly, among all the elements contributing to urban economic growth, capital has the greatest contribution, TFP takes the second place, and labor element takes the last. …”
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Latino Family Childcare Providers’ Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Promotion of Healthy Behaviors among Preschool Children: A Qualitative Study by Ana C. Lindsay, Judith A. Salkeld, Mary L. Greaney, Faith D. Sands

“…The continuing rise of obesity among Latinos is a public health concern with an immediate need for early prevention. Changes in family structures have increased demand and reliance for child care for young children. …”
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Manufacturers’ adoption of circularity science in supply chains and its perceived viability to promote sustainable performance: Qualitative-empirical evidence from Kenya by Mary Aming’a, Jonathan Annan, Reuben Marwanga

“…Methods/Analysis: Using constant comparison analysis, multiple case-qualitative pursuits utilizing semi-structured interviews from nine manufacturing organizations in Kenya were used to make sense of this through purposive sampling. …”
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Bridging the gap in sustainability measurement and reporting for agroecosystems: Overview and development of an adaptive sustainability assessment and monitoring framework by Mohammed Ibrahim, Bahadur KC Krishna, Evan D.G. Fraser

“…This paper explores the conceptual foundations of sustainability and engages with existing measurement approaches, presenting the structure of the Adaptive Sustainability Assessment and Monitoring Framework. …”
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A Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Approach for Selecting Open-Source ERP Systems in SMEs Using Fuzzy AHP and TOPSIS by Dana Marsetiya Utama, Muhammad Faisal Ibrahim, Ahmed Nedal Abid Al Kareem Jabari

“…The findings emphasize the importance of structured decision-making in technology adoption, offering comprehensive and reliable guidance for organizations aiming to optimize their operations through open-source ERP systems. …”
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Wellbeing for young elite musicians: development of a health protocol from a student perspective by Ann Shoebridge, Margaret S. Osborne, Margaret S. Osborne

“…Four in-person focus groups were held on the same day, attended by 68% (n = 45) of the student cohort. Semi-structured discussions were recorded, transcribed and analyzed thematically. …”
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AUTHORITARIANISM IN THE CENTRAL ASIA (AS EXEMPLIFIED BY KAZAKHSTAN) by V. V. Evseev

“…Among the main reasons of authoritarianism, established in Central Asia, the author emphasizes on the maintenance of tribal (clan) society structure, strengthening of conservatism and influence on the part of Islam, weak civil society institutions and the formation of local elite based on old party nomenclature. …”
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Simulation Study on the Impact Response of Barrels with Different Rifling Profiles during Bullet Engraving by Zhifang Wei, Yangyang Cheng, Zhiwei Wang, Yanpeng Lin

“…Second, theoretical models were constructed considering different rifling structures: a model to calculate the chamber pressure, a model for heat transfer in the barrel during continuous firing, and a model to calculate the friction between a bullet and the barrel wall surface based on shear-slip friction theory. …”
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Adaptation or Degradation: What’s Happen to Educational Innovation in a Typical Educational Process? by A. P. Isaev, L. V. Plotnikov

“…The study used methods of expert assessment, written survey, content analysis, structural-logical and statistical analysis. The experts were engineers of design departments of industrial enterprises, teachers of engineering disciplines of the university and undergraduate students. …”
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Biomorphic design in landscape architecture: An overview and application via experimental design inspired by species Carica papaya l. by Jović Biljana, Zdimalova Maria, Chemarum Benjamin, Stanojević Anđela

“…By drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature, created structures that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also sustaina­ble, and harmonious with their surroundings.…”
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Microvesicles Derived from Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Enhance Alveolar Type II Cell Proliferation and Attenuate Lung Inflammation in a Rat Model of Bronchopulmonar... by Ou Zhou, Jingyi You, Xiaochuan Xu, Jiang Liu, Huijun Qiu, Chang Hao, Wenjing Zou, Wenjie Wu, Zhou Fu, Daiyin Tian, Lin Zou

“…The purpose of this study was to explore whether MVs derived from hUCMSCs can preserve lung structure and function in an antenatal lipopolysaccharide- (LPS-) induced BPD rat model and to clarify the underlying mechanism. …”
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Concurrent Validation and Reference Values of Gluteus Medius Clinical Test by Amanda S S Teixeira, Paula L Silva, Sabrina P Cintra, Fernanda Viegas, Luciana D Mendonça, Natália F N Bittencourt

“…Frontal plane knee alignment, assessed during functional activities such squatting, jumping and running, may overload joint structures, like the anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral joint. …”
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Demand and Status of a Scientific Degree in the Non-Academic Labour Market: Regional Case by O. S. Ivanchenko, V. V. Sych

“…The research was conducted using the method of semi-structured interview with employers and representatives of seven enterprises in the south of Russia in the machine engineering, metalworking, ferrous metallurgy and IT sectors (n = 13). …”
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF IMMIGRATION IN ITALY by E. J. Tsareva

“…The trend is growing, not only because of the ideal geographic position for transit, but also due to the Italian economic structure, and business interest: Cheap labour is greatly in demand among employers. …”
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Lessons learned from an fMRI-guided rTMS study on performance in a numerical Stroop task. by Lysianne Beynel, Hannah Gura, Zeynab Rezaee, Ekaete C Ekpo, Zhi-De Deng, Janet O Joseph, Paul Taylor, Bruce Luber, Sarah H Lisanby

“…Neuroimaging as well as rTMS studies have demonstrated the involvement of parietal structures, particularly the intraparietal sulcus (IPS), in this task. …”
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A vain attempt: why a change in the reproductive strategy of a rodent population failed to restore ecological balance by Stanislav Myakushko

“…It was found that such processes changed not only the size and weight composition of the population (the proportion of large individuals decreased), but also the sex and age structure (the number of adult females decreased). …”
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Assessment of Anterior Segment Changes in Pseudophakic Eyes, Using Ultrasonic Biomicroscopic Imaging, after Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Silicone Oil or Gas Tamponade by Erkan Ünsal, Kadir Eltutar, Belma Karini, Osman Kızılay

“…Gases cause more morphological changes in the anterior segment structures. It is thought that complications such as increased intraocular pressure can be seen more frequently for this reason.…”
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