Quantitative Analysis of the Relationship between Three Psychological Parameters Based on Swallowtail Catastrophe Model by Asti Meiza, Sutawanir Darwis, Agus Yodi Gunawan, Efi Fitriana

“…Our methodology consists of three steps: solving the Swallowtail potential function, finding the critical points up to and including threefold degenerates, and fitting the model into our measured data. …”
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CORE & MORE – THE CONCEPT OF INTELLIGENT REPORTING FOR CORPORATE INFORMATION by Kamil Mazurkiewicz

“…Its aim is to evaluate the Core & More concept as it relates to the increasing transparency of corporate reporting as well as to the transparency of information provided to stakeholders. On the basis of a critical review of the subject literature, reports of sector institutions and interviews with representatives of business practices, the research hypothesis was verified positively. …”
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THE PHENOMENON OF ALIENATION IN CHILDREN-PARENT RELATIONS by E. Е. Ivanova, Yu. A. Storozheva

“…The analysis has identified a statistically significant interrelation between alienation and the relationship between parents and children. Critical importance of hypo-care for the formation of teenage alienation has been ascertained. …”
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The Value of African Wisdom: Reflections on Modern Education in Uganda. by Sekiwu, Denis

“…In the global knowledge revolution, however, all knowledge is critical in social transformation. This study examines the value of African wisdom in modern education. …”
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The Impact of Agricultural Practices on the Environmental Management of Nyarubuye Sub-County Kisoro District. by Akampurira, Hellen

“…The study aimed to identify common agricultural practices in the Nyarubuye sub-county, investigate activities that degrade the environment, and assess the effects of these practices on environmental management. Chapter two critically reviewed theoretical and empirical literature on land use practices as the independent variable and environmental management as the dependent variable. …”
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Effect of Pests on Cabbage Production in Kabale Municipality. by Alinda, Lynn

“…It would therefore be critical to conduct a study on the appropriate ratios of the treatments and integrate them into the aspect of cost.…”
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Effects of Thematic Curriculum on Learners' Acquisition of English Skills in Selected Primary Schools of Nkuringo Town Council Kisoro District-Uganda. by Niyizi, Winfred

“…This research highlights critical insights into curriculum design and pedagogical strategies, offering implications for educational policy and practice to improve English language education.…”
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Investigating the Water Sources Qualities and their Implications on Public Health in Kamuli District: A Case Study of Kamuli District. by Arinda, Ben

“…The research highlighted the critical relationship between water quality and health outcomes, particularly in rural settings where access to clean water is limited. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of 31 Patients with Chest Pain Variant Asthma by Mao W, Gao Y, Sun W, Li J, Wang J, Wang Z, Zhang L, Huang K

“…Wenping Mao,1 Yanli Gao,2 Wanlu Sun,1 Jie Li,1 Jing Wang,1 Zhaomei Wang,1 Liming Zhang,1 Kewu Huang1 1Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Radiology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Kewu Huang, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-010-85231167, Email kewuhuang@126.comPurpose: Asthma is a major public health challenge in China. …”
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Challenges of Engineering Skillsets Essential for Driving Circularity of Smart Cities by Benjamin Neale, Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Dan Li, Ayfer Donmez Cavdar, Rand Askar, Tatjana Tambovceva, Diana Bajare

“…This study aims to define specific transferable engineering capabilities needed for the implementation (design and practices) of circular economy (CE) within a smart city setting. We conducted a critical literature review of over 100 studies on the core values of CE and smart cities to investigate the knowledge gap in this topic and understand what specific skillset is employed by industry experts that can be harnessed on a wider scale, which can allow for the optimization of CE. …”
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From pollution to sustainable environment: unlocking the role of energy intensity and renewable energy in highly pollutant nations by Zhi Zhen Zhou, Muhammad Shahid Hassan, Muhammad Ibrahim Saeed, Haider Mahmood, Rukhsana Kalim, Amira Houaneb

“…Environmental degradation is among one of the most critical issues of recent times. To address this critical challenge in highly pollutant nations, this research inquires about the role of Energy Intensity (EI) along with Renewable Energy Consumption (REC) and non-REC as controlling indicators in the carbon emissions’ model. …”
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Microplastics: A threat to Fetoplacental unit and Reproductive systems by Abass Toba Anifowoshe, Md Noor Akhtar, Abisola Majeed, Asem Sanjit Singh, Toyyibah Funmilayo Ismail, Upendra Nongthomba

“…While extensive research has been conducted on micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), there remains a critical gap in understanding how these plastic particles traverse the maternal-fetal interface and contribute to reproductive anomalies. …”
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Impact of non-invasive oxygen reserve index versus standard SpO2 monitoring on peripheral oxygen saturation during endotracheal intubation in the intensive care unit: Protocol for... by Hugo Hille, Aurélie Le Thuaut, Pierre Asfar, Quentin Quelven, Emmanuelle Mercier, Anthony Le Meur, Jean-Pierre Quenot, Virginie Lemiale, Grégoire Muller, Martin Cour, Alexis Ferré, Asael Berge, Anaïs Curtiaud, Maxime Touron, Gaetan Plantefeve, Jean-Charles Chakarian, Jean-Damien Ricard, Gwenhael Colin, Arthur Orieux, Patrick Girardie, Mathieu Jozwiak, Manon Rouaud, Camille Juhel, Jean Reignier, Jean-Baptiste Lascarrou, CRICS-TRIGGERSEP Network

“…In critically ill patients, endotracheal intubation (ETI) is lifesaving but carries a high risk of adverse events, notably hypoxemia. …”
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Risk factors for acute abdominal pain (colic) in the adult horse: A scoping review of risk factors, and a systematic review of the effect of management-related changes. by Laila Curtis, John H Burford, Gary C W England, Sarah L Freeman

“…Included publications were appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools for cohort, case-control and cross-sectional studies. …”
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Characterizing Tidal Marsh Inundation with Synthetic Aperture Radar, Radiometric Modeling, and In Situ Water Level Observations by Brian T. Lamb, Kyle C. McDonald, Maria A. Tzortziou, Derek S. Tesser

“…These ecosystems provide critical habitat to a variety of fauna and also reduce coastal flood impacts. …”
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Correlation of clinically significant prostate cancer sites across multiparametric MRI, prostate biopsy, and whole-mount pathology for optimal prostate biopsy strategy by Matteo Pacini, Alessandro Zucchi, Riccardo Morganti, Filippo Dazzi, Antonio Luigi Pastore, Fabio Maria Valenzi, Andrea Fuschi, Yazan al Salhi, Gianluca Giannarini, Vincenzo Ficarra, Alchiede Simonato, Petar Antonov, Pinuccia Faviana, Riccardo Bartoletti

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Association of TyG index with mortality at 28 days in sepsis patients in intensive care from MIMIC IV database by Heping Xu, Jinyuan Xie, Yan Xia, Huan Niu, Hong Wang, Feng Zhan

“…Our study revealed a nonlinear U-shaped relationship between the TyG index and 28-day all-cause mortality, with a critical point at a TyG index of 9.03. Our results suggest that the TyG index may be a novel and important factor for the short-term clinical prognosis of critically ill septic patients.…”
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The availability and distribution of health services and resources across different regions in Afghanistan by Nelly Hegazy, Sherif El Deeb, Marwa Rashad Salem, Jerome A. Shaguy, Ramesh Nassery Mohammed, Abdullah Khawari, Jamshed Tanoli, Alaa Abouzeid, Alaa Abouzeid

“…In terms of sanitation facilities, availability surpasses 70% across Afghanistan, with the highest observed in the Northeastern region at 89.2%.ConclusionThe study highlights significant disparities in healthcare access across various regions, with notable challenges in the availability of critical services. Furthermore, the study underscores the significant impact of financial constraints and equipment shortages on the functionality of healthcare facilities, particularly in the Northeastern and Western regions. …”
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Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Neutral Sphinghomyelinase2 (nSMase2) Inhibitor Prodrugs in Mice and Dogs by Arina Ranjit, Chae Bin Lee, Lukáš Tenora, Vijaya Saradhi Mettu, Arindom Pal, Jesse Alt, Barbara S. Slusher, Rana Rais

“…The enzyme neutral sphingomyelinase 2 (nSMase2) plays a critical role in EV biogenesis, making it a promising therapeutic target. …”
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Nanopore-based random genomic sampling for intraoperative molecular diagnosis by Francesco E. Emiliani, Abdol Aziz Ould Ismail, Edward G. Hughes, Gregory J. Tsongalis, George J. Zanazzi, Chun-Chieh Lin

“…Abstract Background Central nervous system tumors are among the most lethal types of cancer. A critical factor for tailored neurosurgical resection strategies depends on specific tumor types. …”
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