ACCEPTANCE OF A USB-BASED PORTABLE LEARNING RESOURCE ON LOCAL KNOWLEDGE (EXPERIENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES) by Angie R. Jalandoon, Liezel G. Mohillo, Dave E. Marcial

“…An adapted and modified instrument was used and conducted online through Google forms. …”
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Design and Analysis of a Five-Band Polarization-Insensitive Metamaterial Absorber by Han Wu, Shijun Ji, Ji Zhao, Chengxin Jiang, Handa Dai

“…The five-band absorber has potential application in multiband electromagnetic stealth, bionic sensor, thermal radiation measuring instrument, and so on.…”
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Surfing with the tide: Real estate as a hedge against inflation by Malović Marko, Roganović Miloš

“…Therefore, during a period of accelerated inflationary pressure, it becomes ever more important for all parties to obtain financial instruments that effectively protect capital from value erosion. …”
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Locarno Treaties (1925) in the Context of the Versailles System Transformation as seen from London by E. V. Khakhalkina, V. S. Dzyuba

“…The Treaties were not a mere add-on to the Versailles system, in fact, they had replaced it and became the main legal instrument for maintaining security in the region. In order to test this hypothesis and provide a better understanding of how the contemporaries themselves assessed these agreements, the authors examine them within a broader context of debates on the European security issues, which took place in the 1920s.The views of the British elites on this matter are of particular interest here, since it was the British diplomacy that was at the origin of the Locarno Conference in 1925. …”
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Factors associated with receiving a Functional Disorder diagnostic label: A systematic review. by Mais Tattan, Judith Rosmalen, Denise Hanssen

“…Screening, data extraction and quality ratings (using the QuADS instrument) were performed by two independent reviewers.…”
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Psychometric properties of a physiotherapy care satisfaction scale using telerehabilitation in caregivers of pediatric patients during the COVID-19 pandemic by Jessica Liz Gonzalez Ccosi, Deysi Pedraza Ricra, Miguel Basauri-Delgado, Jacksaint Saintila

“…Additionally, network analysis confirmed the direct relationship between the items, with Item 7 showing the greatest strength centrality. Conclusion The instrument demonstrated sufficient evidence of validity and reliability in the Peruvian context, supporting its use with pediatric patients.…”
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Learning styles and approaches in Dentistry students and their relationship with academic performance in Pharmacology by Ariana Fernàndez Garcìa, Ileana Quiñones La Rosa, Rosa María Lam Díaz

“…The non-probabilistic sample consisted of 28 students (90.3%) in the second year of the Dentistry course taught at the Havana Dentistry Faculty. Two instruments were applied to the participants: the Honey and Alonso questionnaire on learning styles and the Approaches and Inventory of Student Study Skills questionnaire. …”
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A cost‐effective video system for a rapid appraisal of deep‐sea benthic habitats: The Azor drift‐cam by Carlos Dominguez‐Carrió, Jorge Fontes, Telmo Morato

“…Abstract Deep‐sea exploration relies on cutting‐edge technology, which generally requires expensive instruments, highly specialized technicians and ship time. …”
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Deconstructing the Politics of Linguistic Mutation in Tom Stoppard’s Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth by Sarra Jouini

“…By creating a new linguistic system, Stoppard outmanoeuvres oppressors and wittingly turns language into an instrument for political rebellion. He stages a truncated, mutant version of Shakespeare’s plays where they are banned, giving voice to the intellectual restlessness of Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. …”
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Deciphering Parkinson’s Disease through Eye Movements: A Promising Tool for Early Diagnosis in the Face of Cognitive Impairment by Xianglian Liao, Jian Yao, Hongyin Tang, Yilan Xing, Xin Zhao, Daao Nie, Ping Luan, Guihua Li

“…Compared to the traditional cognitive scale, the eye movement detected by the instrument has better objectivity and repeatability. …”
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Design of a Process Control Laboratory Curriculum Incorporating Simulation Modules and Hands-On Training for Enhanced Learning Experience by Serene Sow Mun Lock, Irene Sow Mei Lock, Lam Ghai Lim

“…However, many existing curricula rely heavily on direct instrument use, which may not fully prepare students for Industry 4.0 requirements. …”
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Current trends in corporate risk management in the system for ensuring the economic sustainability of industrial enterprises by N. N. Trofimova

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Guaranteeing russia’s responsibility for war crimes in Ukraine: the information and legal aspect by О. Ya. Kovalchuk

“…The purpose of the work is to analyse the available legal instruments, to formulate a comprehensive approach to solving this problem and to search for effective information and legal mechanisms to ensure the inevitability of russia's punishment under international law. …”
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‘Underestimation of fall risks by older adults: The need for professional evaluation to identify home hazards’ by E．Y Ishigaki, A．S Passos, L．E．G Leme

“…Methods: 90 older adults were assessed through home visits using the Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool (HSSAT), an American instrument adapted for the Brazilian context. The HSSAT, a 67-item self-assessment tool covering nine household areas, was administered by trained researchers. …”
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Mental health morbidities in Kerala, India: Insights from National Mental Health Survey, 2015–2016 by Sonakshi Jyrwa, T. M. Shibukumar, Jayakrishnan Thavody, P. K. Anish, Thomas Bina, K.R. Rajith, Pradeep S. Banandur, Girish N. Rao, Gopalkrishna Gururaj, Mathew Varghese, Vivek Benegal

“…Materials and Methods: The community-based survey was carried out by trained field staff on individuals from systematically selected households from three randomly selected districts of Kerala. The instruments used in the survey included M.I.N.I adult version 6.0, a modified version of the Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Scale and questionnaires to screen for epilepsy, intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorders. …”
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Two-dimensional flood model for risk exposure analysis of land use/land cover in a watershed by G. Puno, R. Puno, I. Maghuyop

“…The process involved utilizing a high-resolution digital elevation model and a set of high-precision instruments such as the real-time kinematic-global position system receiver, digital flow meter, deep gauge, and automatic weather station in collecting the respective data on bathymetry, river discharge, river depth, and rainfall intensity during a particular climatic event, needed for the model development, calibration and validation. …”
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Impulsive-Compulsive Behaviours in Belgian-Flemish Parkinson’s Disease Patients: A Questionnaire-Based Study by Emke Maréchal, Benjamin Denoiseux, Ellen Thys, Patrick Cras, David Crosiers

“…To develop and perform partial validation of a Belgian-Flemish version of the Questionnaire for Impulsive-Compulsive Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease (QUIP) as a screening instrument for ICB in PD patients. Methods. Using a translation-backtranslation method, we developed a Belgian-Flemish version of the QUIP, which was subsequently completed by 88 PD patients. …”
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Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS) into Spanish: a study protocol by Armando Calleja-Rodríguez, Beatriz Ruiz-Ruiz, Ángel González-de-la-Flor, María García Arrabé

“…The ATRS will be translated and culturally adapted, psychometric analysis will follow COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments standards, including reliability, validity and sensitivity assessments. …”
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Textural, Color, and Sensory Analysis of Cookies Prepared with Hemp Oil-Based Oleogels by Ana Leahu, Cristina Ghinea, Sorina Ropciuc, Cristina Damian

“…The textural and rheological properties of the oleogel dough samples were analyzed using the PertenTVT-6700 texturometer (Perten Instruments, Sweden) and the Haake rheometer. The results showed an increase in the hardness of cookie doughs with oleogels. …”
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A psychometric study: The validation of a school quality assessment tool by H. Berbar, S. Lotfi, M. Essaoudi, M. Talbi

“…The results made it possible to identify a scale of seven dimensions and fields of 37 items, considering theoretical, empirical, and methodological considerations.Practical significance. This measurement instrument is a toolbox that can be developed for decision-makers to establish a reference system for systematic external quality evaluation at the national level and a toolkit for inspectors and headteachers.…”
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