Development and evaluation of a maturity assessment tool for integrating building information modelling into operations and maintenance phase of buildings by Dania K. Abideen, Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo, Clara Cheung, Patrick Manu

“…Furthermore, there is limited insights regarding the prioritisations of these IRs to guide construction firms and asset owners towards operational competitiveness and excellence. To address these gaps, this study aims to develop a BIM and O&M maturity assessment model (BIM and O&M MM) by drawing on the capability maturity model integration (CMMI) concept, and utilising Delphi technique and maturity grids. …”
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Effect of bar jump height on kinetics and kinematics of take-off in agility dogs. by Leena Inkilä, Anna Boström, Pedro Valadão, Janne Avela, Simon Walker, Johanna Mäkitaipale, Anna Bergh, Heli K Hyytiäinen

“…Higher bar height in competitions has been shown to increase odds of an injury. …”
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Anthocyanin-Rich Blackcurrant Supplementation as a Nutraceutical Ergogenic Aid for Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Narrative Review by Mark ET Willems, Sam D Blacker, Stefano Montanari, Matthew D Cook

“…Athletes and physically active individuals consume sport nutrition supplements to enhance competitive sport performance and exercise recovery. …”
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Kaizen Selection for Continuous Improvement through VSM-Fuzzy-TOPSIS in Small-Scale Enterprises: An Indian Case Study by Sunil Kumar, Ashwani Kumar Dhingra, Bhim Singh

“…In the era of cut throat competitive market, Indian industries are under tremendous pressure to continuously reduce the cost and improve product quality. …”
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Combining ability of CMS-lines of grain sorghum based on A1, A2, A3, A4, 9E and M-35-1A types of сytoplasmic male sterility by O. P. Kibalnik

“…High CA also characterized varieties Volzhskoe 4 (height of plant, weight of grains in one panicle and yield), Avans and Topaz (mass of 1000 grains and yield). For competitive variety trials, promising F1 hybrids of sorghum with high SCA effects for yield and weight of 1000 grains were identified. …”
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Cyclical Inclusive Growth Model of the European Union by E. V. Sapir, A. D. Vasilchenko

“…As an integration entity, the EU contends with a series of internal challenges that impede its development, arising from the divergent economic interests of member states and the uneven distribution of the costs and benefits of the 'twin transition' in the context of Europe’s declining global competitiveness. Exploring the nuances of inclusive growth in the EU, particularly the role of citizen participation in societal progress, offers a valuable framework for understanding the social and economic contradictions both within and between member states. …”
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Presenting a Worthy Governance Model for Tourism in Iran\'s Post-Coronavirus Era by Laaya Jalilian, Mohsen Ahadnejad, hiwa865@gmail.com

“…These outcomes may lead to the creation of competitive advantages through the establishment of conducive platforms, including organizational measures, infrastructure development, technological enhancements, and the implementation of information and communication management strategies, marketing strategies, and oversight mechanisms, all of which are articulated as a comprehensive model.…”
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Sweet cherry forms obtained with embryo culture techniques and their study in the Crimean steppe by L. A. Chernenkiy, L. A. Lukicheva

“…They are of interest for introduction into horticultural production and use in further breeding work to develop new competitive cultivars.…”
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The Impact of Entrepreneurship, R&D Internal Capabilities and R&D External Collaboration on Innovation Performance in MAPNA Industrial Group by Abbas Khamseh

“…MAPNA Industrial Group, as a manufacturer of power plant products, seeks to improve and enhance its subsidiaries' innovation performance to gain a competitive advantage and presence in global markets. …”
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Extracellular Vesicle-Loaded Oncogenic lncRNA NEAT1 from Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Confers Gemcitabine Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer via miR-491-5p/Snail/SOCS3 Axis by Rongxiang Wu, Zhan Su, Le Zhao, Ruifeng Pei, Yiren Ding, Deqiang Li, Shuo Zhu, Lu Xu, Wei Zhao, Wuyuan Zhou

“…The binding affinity among NEAT1, miR-491-5p, and Snail was identified through bioinformatic analysis and experimental validation. NEAT1 competitively bound to miR-491-5p to elevate Snail expression and diminish SOCS3 expression. …”
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Strategy of Russian Military Cooperation with the Countries of the Arab Region by A. A. Zhilchenko, M. N. Pasko

“…Within this context, particular emphasis is placed on Russia's strategic military cooperation with Arab states, given the region's status as a focal point of geopolitical interests for major economies and a primary destination for arms imports.The article scrutinizes Russia's competitive standing in the arms and military equipment markets of the Arab world, acknowledging the region's significance as a pivotal importer of such goods. …”
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Rap1 Guanosine Triphosphate Hydrolase (GTPase) Regulates Shear Stress-Mediated Adhesion of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells by Melanie Giesen, Erika Fleck, Jürgen Scheele, Tanja Nicole Hartmann, Reinhard Henschler

“…CXCL12-induced adhesion of MSCs on immobilized Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule (VCAM)-1 was also decreased after the downregulation of Rap1A, Rap1B, or both, as was CXCL12-induced transwell migration. In a competitive murine short-term homing model with i.v. co-injection of Rap1A+B siRNA-treated and control MSCs that were labeled with PKH 26 and PKH 67 fluorescent dyes, the Rap1A+B siRNA-treated MSCs were detected at increased frequencies in blood, liver, and spleen compared to control MSCs. …”
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THE MODEL OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY OF UKRAINE IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD: THE STRATEGY OF THE ECONOMIC MIRACLE by Ivan Klopov, Julia Ohrenych

“…Support from the international community and financial assistance will help stabilise the economy in the short term, while long-term structural reforms and industrial modernisation will increase competitiveness and ensure integration into European markets. …”
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From ideation to real context of use of a digital solution to promote physical and cognitive training for older adults by Ana Isabel Martins, Ceci Diehl, Telmo Silva, Ana Margarida Almeida, Gonçalo Santinha, Óscar Ribeiro, Nelson P. Rocha, Anabela G. Silva

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Consumer acceptance of protein beverage ingredients: Less is more by D. Rovai, M.E. Watson, D.M. Barbano, M.A. Drake

“…There is an opportunity to increase the acceptance and competitiveness of dairy protein beverages by reformulating beverages to include fewer and more familiar ingredients. …”
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USING TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL TO ANALYSE THE SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING LEARNING GAME CAMPAIGNS by Hong Huang, Han Yu, Wanwan Li, Jinxuan Ma

“…Understanding user perceptions of a successful learning game guided by Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) could help educators to effectively adapt Information Communication Technologies (ICT) in developing more competitive learning games and secure more funding.  …”
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A Solution Approach on Reducing Defects in Batik Tanah Liek Production Process of a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise by Agus Sutanto, Nilda Tri Putri, Tessa Alqifti, Sha'ri Mohd Yusof

“…The implications of this research highlight the potential for broader adoption of quality management practices in traditional industries to ensure their sustainability in competitive markets.…”
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Fungi and Aflatoxin Levels in Traditionally Processed Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Products in Homa Bay County, Kenya by Boniface Oure Obong’o, George Ayodo, Fanuel Kawaka, Morelly Kathy Adalla

“…The levels of aflatoxin were determined using an indirect competitive ELISA protocol. Yeast and mould contamination was determined using ISO 21527-2 method. …”
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How coaching interventions impact learning organization culture, knowledge and customer experience performances: A case study comparing Thai car dealers from one US company by Sitthimet Solthong, Xavier Parisot, Vincent Ribiere

“…In practical terms, coaching interventions can bolster the competitiveness of Thai car dealers through improvements in organizational performance, organizational learning, customer satisfaction, and knowledge efficiency.…”
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The Relationship between Landing Error Scoring System Performance and Injury in Female Collegiate Athletes by Peter Lisman, Joshua N. Wilder, Joshua Berenbach, Enric Jiao, Bethany Hansberger

“…Participants were tracked throughout one competitive season for incidence of time-loss lower extremity injury. …”
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