In Praise of Diversity in Participatory Heritage Planning Empowered by Artificial Intelligence: Windcatchers in Yazd by Mahda Foroughi, Tong Wang, Ana Pereira Roders

“…Heritage planning is changing, in both theory and practice. There is greater attention to the cultural significance (values and attributes) conveyed to a heritage property, rather than focusing on the property alone. …”
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Evaluation of Sharia-based Sustainability Reporting Framework Influenced by the Emergence of Metaverse Axes in Accounting by Hossein Keshavarzi Nejhad, Maryam Shahri, Vahid Oskou, Mohammad Reza Abdoli

“…Therefore, in the qualitative part, through ground theory, the dimensions of Sharia-based sustainability reporting should be identified. …”
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Psychometric validation of the Danish BREAST-Q reconstruction module by Cecilie Balslev Willert, Karl Bang Christensen, Pernille Envold Bidstrup, Lene Mellemkjær, Anne-Marie Axø Gerdes, Lisbet Rosenkrantz Hölmich

“…Multiple-item scales with summated scores and more than 40 complete responses were eligible for psychometric validation, and psychometric analyses examined reliability and validity using Rasch Analyses and Classical Test Theory. Measurements included test for local response dependence, item fit, differential item functioning, and more. …”
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Study on Mechanical Properties of Gravelly Sand under Different Stress Paths by Dongjie Zhang, Fei Luo, Zhanyuan Zhu, Jiaming Liu, Jing Li, Bailin Li, Tianlang Xue

“…To describe the strain hardening and strain softening characteristics of gravelly sand in different stress paths, a new dilatancy equation was obtained by introducing the characteristic state stress ratio Mc into the dilatancy equation of the modified Cam-Clay model based on the state-dependent dilatancy theory. Finally, an elastoplastic constitutive model of gravelly sand was established by applying a nonassociate flow rule. …”
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Effect of Zr on inclusions and microstructure of non-quenched and tempered steel F38MnVS by Yucheng Wang, Yang Li, Zhouhua Jiang, Meng Sun, Shuai Ma, Yunqie Mao, Yanshuo Ma, Tianci Li, Dengyunfei Nie, Rui Yang

“…In conjunction with the manganese-depleted zone theory, both of them jointly promote the nucleation of α-Fe. …”
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Mapping the Discourse. Architecture Periodicals in/for the Teaching of Architecture History by Gaia Caramellino, Valeria Casali, Nicole De Togni

“…Moving from the teaching seminar offered over the past six years to internationals students at Politecnico di Milano in the framework of the History and Theory course, the pedagogical project intersects the growing attention for the relations between architecture and media, and the current debate on the history of architecture as a transnational practice.A corpus of around fifty periodicals published in eighteen different countries was addressed as a “system of knowledge” and a “global printed network”, overcoming monographic and local-centered readings based on the history of isolated journals or linked to national editorial cultures and narratives. …”
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Perceptions and experiences of healthcare professionals of implementing the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act in England during the Covid-19 pandemic by Mustafa Al-Haboubi, Leah McLaughlin, Lorraine Williams, Jane Noyes, Stephen O’Neill, Paul Boadu, Jennifer Bostock, Nicholas Mays

“…Methods Mixed-methods study informed by Normalisation Process Theory, based on two national surveys of health care professionals and interviews, observations and document analysis, across two case study sites. …”
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Not uni-dimension! Exploring the multi-dimensional concept of positive body image in the Chinese context by Hanqin Yan

“…With a positive psychology perspective, and based on the holistic positive body image theory, this study explored the multi-dimensional concept of positive body image in the Chinese context, integrated its three measures, examined the overall level of positive body image among Chinese college students, and tested the gender measurement invariance, as well as explored the latent categories of positive body image in the college student population.MethodsA convenience sampling method was used to survey 670 college students in China, using the Chinese version of Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2), Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS), Body Image Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-5 (BI-AAQ-5), and the Positive Body Talk Scale (PBTS). …”
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Fuzzy Random Characterization of Pore Structure in Frozen Sandstone: Applying Improved Niche Genetic Algorithm by Yao Ya-feng, Lin Jian, Ge Jian, Peng Shi-long, Yin Jian-chao, Ouyang Li-na

“…On the basis of NMR relaxation theory, fuzzy random characteristics of the NMR T2 spectrum and pore structure are deeply analyzed in accordance with the complex and uncertain distribution characteristics of the underground rock and soil structure. …”
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Effects of awareness of breast cancer overdiagnosis among women with screen-detected or incidentally found breast cancer: a qualitative interview study by Brooke Nickel, Alexandra Barratt, Kirsten McCaffery, Kristen Pickles, Jolyn Hersch, Jayant S Vaidya

“…Objectives To explore experiences of women who identified themselves as having a possible breast cancer overdiagnosis.Design Qualitative interview study using key components of a grounded theory analysis.Setting International interviews with women diagnosed with breast cancer and aware of the concept of overdiagnosis.Participants Twelve women aged 48–77 years from the UK (6), USA (4), Canada (1) and Australia (1) who had breast cancer (ductal carcinoma in situ n=9, (invasive) breast cancer n=3) diagnosed between 2004 and 2019, and who were aware of the possibility of overdiagnosis. …”
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Impacts from cascading multi-hazards using hypergraphs: a case study from the 2015 Gorkha earthquake in Nepal by A. Dunant, T. R. Robinson, A. L. Densmore, N. J. Rosser, R. M. Rajbhandari, M. Kincey, S. Li, P. R. Awasthi, M. Van Wyk de Vries, M. Van Wyk de Vries, R. Guragain, E. Harvey, S. Dadson

“…<p>This study introduces a new approach to multi-hazard risk assessment, leveraging hypergraph theory to model the interconnected risks posed by cascading natural hazards. …”
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The Impact of Private Standards on Corporate Social Responsibility Compliance and Rural Workers’ Motivation in Developing Countries: A Study of Mango Farms in Pakistan by Honglei Tang, Zeeshan Rasool, Ahmad Imran Khan, Anum Afzal Khan, Mohsin Ali Khan, Ghulam Ahmad Azaz

“…Furthermore, this study has made separate contributions to theory, methodology, and practice. The production of the synergistic model for improving compliance is among the key highlights of the study. …”
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Examination of the Relationship between Psychosocial Mediators and Intervention Effects in It’s Your Game: An Effective HIV/STI/Pregnancy Prevention Intervention for Middle School... by Elizabeth Baumler, Jill Glassman, Susan Tortolero, Christine Markham, Ross Shegog, Melissa Peskin, Robert Addy, Heather Franks

“…The findings from this study provide evidence that the majority of the psychosocial mediators targeted by the IYG intervention are indeed related to the desired behavior and provide evidence that the conceptual theory underlying the targeted psychosocial mediators in the intervention is appropriate. …”
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PLBN ARUK DAN PERKEMBANGAN EKONOMI KABUPATEN SAMBAS DALAM PERSPEKTIF GEOEKONOMI by Audi Rahma Sagita, Suryo Sakti Hadiwijoyo, Putri Hergianasari

“…This study focuses on geoeconomic theory, integrating geographical factors that affect the region's economic dynamics, particularly those associated with the border post of Aruk. …”
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Brain local structural connectomes and the subtypes of the medial temporal lobe parcellations by Zhensheng Li, Jie Ma, Hongmin Bai, Bingmei Deng, Jian Lin, Weimin Wang

“…The subtypes of the parahippocampal connectomes exhibited resemblances to those of the hippocampus.ConclusionWe have constructed the brain local connectomes of the MTL parcellations and acquired the network parameters to delineate the hubs distribution through graph theory analysis. The connectomes can be classified into different major subtypes, which were closely related to the functional connectivity.…”
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Enterprise energy supply system design management based on renewable energy sources by S. Drobyazko, M. Skrypnyk, N. Radionova, O. Hryhorevska, M. Matiukha

“…METHODS: Modeling, structural analysis, and theoretical research based on current advances in the theory and practice of creating energy-efficient buildings using energy from alternative sources. …”
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On the Ionosphere–Atmosphere–Lithosphere Coupling During the 9 November 2022 Italian Earthquake by Mirko Piersanti, Giulia D’Angelo, Dario Recchiuti, Fabio Lepreti, Paola Cusano, Enza De Lauro, Vincenzo Carbone, Pietro Ubertini, Mariarosaria Falanga

“…This finding is further corroborated by the MILC analytical model, which accurately simulates the observed Ep trends (within 5%), supporting the theory of Lithosphere–Atmosphere–Ionosphere–Magnetosphere coupling. …”
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Adolescent girls’ explanations of high rates of low mood and anxiety in their population: a co-produced qualitative study by Ola Demkowicz, Rebecca Jefferson, Pratyasha Nanda, Lucy Foulkes, Jo Lam, Steven Pryjmachuk, Rhiannon Evans, Bernadka Dubicka, Liz Neill, Laura Anne Winter, Georgina Nnamani

“…Methods We adopted a co-produced qualitative design, guided by ecological systems theory, conducting focus groups in 2022 with 32 adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 years in England. …”
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Tearing stable stationary ITER baseline operation in DIII-D by L. Bardóczi, A. Dudkovskaia, N.C. Logan, N.J. Richner, A.C. Brown, J.D. Callen, R.J. La Haye, E.J. Strait

“…Based on the experimental observation and the explanation provided by the theory, a new discharge program is developed to sustain $\Delta f_{1,2}$ by modifying the edge neoclassical potential through neutral gas fueling. …”
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Plant Coping with Cold Stress: Molecular and Physiological Adaptive Mechanisms with Future Perspectives by Yan Feng, Zengqiang Li, Xiangjun Kong, Aziz Khan, Najeeb Ullah, Xin Zhang

“…In addition, a theoretical framework outlining plant responses to cold stress tolerance has been proposed. This theory aims to guide future research directions and inform agricultural production practices, ultimately enhancing crop resilience to cold stress.…”
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