Circle chaotic map tuna swarm optimization (CCMTSO) based feature selection and deep learning approach for air quality prediction by Aradhyamatada Swamy, Rohitha U.M.

“…Using the training set, the network is trained until convergence once the model's structure has been established. The suggested approach outperforms competing systems regarding the accuracy of PM2.5 prediction and effectiveness in extracting spatiotemporal data. …”
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Supporting Self-Regulated Learning in Primary Education: Using Written Learning Guides in the Lessons by Liina Kersna, Kristjan-Julius Laak, Liina Lepp, Margus Pedaste

“…The aim of this study is to describe the way teachers chose to structure written learning guides designed for primary school students and to analyse how their use in instruction creates opportunities to support self-regulated learning. …”
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The Mathematical Model of Coupling Calculation the Electromagnetic Field and Heats of End Zone Powerful Turbogenerator by O. H. Kensytskyi, D. I. Hvalin, K. O. Kobzar

“…As a result of solving the joint problem of calculating the electromagnetic field and heat exchange processes, the distribution of heating has been obtained not only on the surface, but also inside the structural parts of the end zone. In particular, it has been found that the maximum temperature of 97.3 °C takes place in the tooth area of the end package of the stator core. …”
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Swiss Сonfedеration experience on reception of migrants by N. A. Voronina

“…The experience of Swiss Confederation in the field of integration of immigrants – one of the most economically developed countries of the world, occupying the leading position in Europe on the rate of foreign population in general demographic structure, – has been examined in the article. Evolution of the notions of “integration”, “social assimilation”, “acculturation” and others has been considered and different scientific approaches of Western researches to these notions have been adduced. …”
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International Experience in Assessing Economic Security: Basic Approaches and Opportunities for Ukraine by D. O. Koshikov

“…It is interesting fact in the researched methods that along to purely economic data, experts study related areas, in particular the level of corruption, crime, efficiency of government agencies, the quality of the regulatory base and the level of state intervention in economic processes and business structures. It is also important in these studies that qualitative indicators are used along with quantitative ones, which consist of studying the opinions of the business environment, entrepreneurs and other business entities. …”
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Problems of Small and Medium Business in Germany by B. E. Zaritskiy

“…It reveals the mechanism of interaction of government structures, political parties, business alliances and the expert community in formulating and carrying out policies aimed at supporting SME. …”
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Colonial legacy and traps in the social-ecological systems of forest management by C.D.A. Depari

“…The study’s novelty lies in its adoption of Boyer’s refined panarchy models and Boonstra and De Boer’s systematic analysis to address the methodological concern toward a better understanding of social-ecological systems.METHODS: This study utilizes various techniques for data collection, including semi-structured interviews, literature reviews, and field observations. …”
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Impact of Microplastic-Amended Soil on Seed Germination of Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) in a Controlled Environment by Abigail Tatum, Victoria Martin, Vanaja Kankarla

“…The physical (texture, structure), chemical (pH, EC, moisture content (MC), and biological (microorganisms count) properties of the soil were analyzed in the laboratory to understand the impact of MPs on soil properties. …”
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Detection of Inguinal Hernia in Patients with Groin Pain on Ultrasound by Muhammad Arif Afridi, Imran Khan, Adnan Ahmed, Ibrar Ahmad, Mehmood Khan, Malik Mairaj Khalid

“…Data collection involved the use of a self-structured questionnaire after obtaining ethical approval and informed consent.The collected data was analysed using SPSS version 25. …”
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Public Understanding and Expectations of Digital Health Evidence Generation: Focus Group Study by Paulina Bondaronek, Jingfeng Li, Henry W W Potts

“…Focus groups were moderated using a structured guide, and data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis to extract common themes. …”
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Knowledge and attitude of nosocomial infection prevention and control precautions among healthcare personnel at Kiruddu Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda by Newton Ekakoro, Ritah Nakayinga, Martha A. Kaddumukasa, Maria Mbatudde

“…Data were collected from a total of 78 healthcare personnel using pretested, structured, self-administered questionnaires. We used SPSS version 20.0 for data analysis and applied descriptive statistics to present the frequencies and percentages. …”
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Effects of physical exercise in reducing caregivers burden: a systematic review by Carla Cardoso, Maria José Lumini, Maria José Lumini, Teresa Martins, Teresa Martins

“…Although the programs varied in type, duration, and structure, the majority of the studies demonstrated positive effects on caregivers' physical and psychological well-being, along with reductions in burden and stress.ConclusionThe results suggest that physical exercise interventions are effective in reducing caregiver burden and stress, while also enhancing overall well-being. …”
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Environmental Assessment of the Life Cycle of Bovine Compound Feeds from a Feed Milling Plant in a Large Commercial Farm in Wielkopolska Region, Poland by Jerzy Bieńkowski, Małgorzata Holka

“…It is recommended to broaden the scope of the research for a larger group of feed milling plants with more complex manufacturing processes, with a more branched supply structure and a wide range of compound feeds for different animal types. …”
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The Ka’ulayawaa festivals among the Wayùu. Exploring continuities and variations in forms, meanings and contexts through ethnographic sources by Alessandro Mancuso

“…For their peculiar mix of songs, dances, imitative plays and competitive games, inserted into a same festive framework, these festivals are particularly interesting to be studied as expressive metacommentaries (in the sense of Turner) of Wayùu social structures, cultural values and worldview. Nevertheless, they have not so far been the subject of a specific anthropological analysis, also because they ceased to be celebrated around the middle of the twentieth century, that is, before the beginning of the first professional ethnographic studies on this population. …”
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Factors Affecting Maternal Behavior in Achieving Complete Basic Immunization for Toddlers Aged 12–23 in Banggai Laut Regency, Indonesia by Amrin Madolan, Ridwan M Thaha, Muhammad Syafar, Sudirman Nasir, Nurhaedar Jafar, A Arsunan Arsin

“…Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using Chi-Square tests and logistic regression. …”
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The Genesis of APEC: Economic Diplomacy of Australia, Japan, and the United States (On the 30^th Anniversary of the Forum) by A. A. Sidorov

“…The paper examines both the structural factors that shaped global and regional contexts of the negotiation process and the role of those politicians and diplomats who had decisively contributed to the success of the negotiations. …”
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Enhanced methanol electro-oxidation activity of CuO nanoparticles derived from the thermal decomposition of a CuII salophen type coordination compound by Zohreh Shaghaghi, Rahman Bikas, Mehri Aligholivand, Sahar Jafari, Vasyl Kinzhybalo

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Defect Recognition: Applying Time-Lapse GPR Measurements and Numerical Approaches by Enas Abdelsamei, Diaa Sheishah, Mohamed Aldeep, Csaba Tóth, György Sipos

“…While surface road defects can often be identified through visual inspection, information about subsurface extensions, their impact on structural integrity, and potential risks remain concealed. …”
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Least Square Estimation-Based Different Fast Fading Channel Models in MIMO-OFDM Systems by Walaa Hussein, Kamil Audah, N. K. Noordin, Habib Kraiem, Aymen Flah, Mohd Fadlee, Alyani Ismail

“…However, existing massive MIMO systems face challenges with their high computational complexity and intricate spatial structures, preventing efficient utilization of channel and sparsity features in these multiantenna systems. …”
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The analysis of the relationship between respiratory functions and body compositions of alpine discipline and cross-country skiing athletes by Buket Sevindik Aktaş

“…Pearson's correlation analysis was used to determine the relationships between respiratory functions and anthropometric structures of the groups. The results indicated that cross-country skiing athletes had higher averages in FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, MIP, MVV, and MEP parameters compared to alpine discipline athletes, with only the MIP value being higher in alpine discipline athletes. …”
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