Thermal comfort in green Malaysian office: Objective versus subjective evaluation by Lakhiar Muhammad Tarique, Sanmargaraja Shalini, Olanrewaju Abdul Lateef, Lim Chong Hooi, Ponniah Vignes, Mathalamuthu Anselm Dass

“…In addition, validated questionnaires were used to assess subjective perceptions of thermal comfort. It was found that, although the PMV model suggested a slightly cool atmosphere occupants experienced a cooler sensation than expected. …”
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What Makes a Good Program? A Case Study of a School Admitting High Academic Achievers by Ching Man Lam

“…The case study method was used to explore perceptions of the teachers and the project coordinator of program effectiveness, and to identify various factors for program success. …”
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Power Relations in 2023 Merapi Eruption Management by Khuzaimah, Fransiscus Xaverius Sri Sadewo, Farid Pribadi

“…This narrative gained societal acceptance, highlighting the influential role of local authorities in shaping disaster perceptions. However, the discourse also raises the counterpoint of disagreement.…”
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Program Implementers' Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Findings Based on Different Datasets over Time by Daniel T. L. Shek, Cecilia M. S. Ma

“…Using consolidated data with schools as the unit of analysis, results showed that program implementers generally had positive perceptions of the program, themselves, and benefits of the program, with more than four-fifths of the implementers regarding the program as beneficial to the program participants. …”
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SIRV fractional epidemic model of influenza with vaccine game theory and stability analysis by Qun Dai, Zeheng Wang

“…Our simulations revealed that strategic vaccination decisions were influenced by individual perceptions of the benefits and costs to achieving control of the influenza disease.…”
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Quel rôle des agriculteurs dans la transition énergétique? Acceptation sociale et controverses émergentes à partir de l’exemple d’une chaufferie collective de biomasse en Picardie... by Catherine Delhoume, Delphine Caroux

“…The interviews with farmers show that there are plural representations of the farming profession and risk. In conclusion, perceptions of stakeholders play a role in terms of acceptance of innovative projects.…”
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South African journalists’ conceptualisation of professionalism and deviations from normative liberal values by Ylva Rodny-Gumede

“…The research is partially based on in-depth qualitative interviews with journalists from a crosssection of the South African news media, and asks questions about their own perceptions of professional values and their own role in society. …”
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Aquí en Pahuatlán, el pez gordo se come al chico : migración en la Huasteca poblana by María Eugenia d’Aubeterre Buznego, María Leticia Rivermar Pérez

“…The analysis deals with the perceptions and the meanings which participants attribute to practices and events lived from unequal positions in the scheme of relationships of social class, ethniticy and gender, which make them subjects, and at the same time they contribute to the shape of these schemes.…”
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Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping: Connecting Professionals and the Public by Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura A. Warner, Emily Marois, John M. Diaz, Adam Dale, Jaret Daniels

“…The studies summarized in this publication were designed to evaluate the perceptions of green industry professionals and consumers regarding wildlife-friendly landscape maintenance practices to develop insights for future landscape conservation efforts that protect wildlife in Florida’s and the US’s rapidly expanding urban areas. …”
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Assessment of the causes of educational decline in the Maghreb countries by Guamra Kiram, Samira Attia, Wagner dos Reis Marques Araujo, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Abderrahmane Khechekhouche

“…Addressing these issues requires comprehensive reforms, such as updating curricula, investing in infrastructure and teacher training, and shifting cultural perceptions to prioritize education as a cornerstone for national development. …”
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Vehicle Type Recognition Algorithm Based on Improved Network in Network by Erxi Zhu, Min Xu, De Chang Pi

“…For the high efficiency of the multilayer perceptive layer of Network in Network (NIN), the nonlinear features of local receptive field images can be extracted. …”
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The Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Styles on Job Satisfaction by MONUS Yeşim, AYHÜN Sena ERDEN

“…Moreover, the study also aims to determine the effect of employees' perceptions of emotional intelligence on job satisfaction behaviors. …”
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La notion de persona et la question des affects en histoire des sciences et des savoirs. Le cas des savoirs européens sur l’anthropophagie (1770-1800) by Nicolas Cambon

“…The aim is to show that these three figures have a specific affective universe, influencing their perceptions and representations.…”
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Analysis of key factors in prison violence reduction using VIKOR and Neutrosophic sets by Merly Claribel Morán Giler, Gaspar Santos Manaces Esaud, Ingrid Joselyne Díaz Basurto

“…Additionally, Bipolar Neutrosophic Numbers (BNN) are applied to handle the uncertainty of data related to prison violence, accounting for diverse perceptions and opinions within the inmate population. …”
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The influence of teenagers on a family’s vacation choices by Maria Teresa Borges Tiago, Flávio Gomes Borges Tiago

“…Thus, the objectives of this research are to measure teenagers’ and parents' perceptions regarding tactics used by both, especially pester power, in the context of the decision-making process for a family’s travelling choice and for breakfast cereals. …”
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Reflecting With Teachers on Research-Based Tools: The ySKILLS Education Toolkit by Susana Batista, Cristina Ponte, Rita Baptista

“…Aiming to grasp the potentialities and limitations of the toolkit in action, we then explore the perceptions of teachers from two educational settings in Portugal who employed it in their classrooms. …”
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Knowledge and Attitude toward Organ Donation and Transplantation among the Adult Population in Bisha, Saudi Arabia by Abdullah H. Alhalafi, Abdullah M. Alkhushayl, Nawaf M. Altayyib, Partha A. Nandi, Elhadi Miskeen

“…Background: This study aims to raise awareness and perceptions regarding organ donation among adults in Bisha, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Evaluating Summer Neutral Temperature and Land Surface Temperature Trends Over Three Decades in Tetuan, Morocco Using Thermal Comfort Questionnaires by Ahsissene Safae, Rhziel Fatima Zahrae, Raissouni Naoufal

“…The unique juxtaposition of subjective thermal perceptions and objective data not only maps the adaptability of urban populations to changing climates but also aids in formulating strategies to enhance thermal comfort in Mediterranean urban settings.…”
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Validation of a Questionnaire Assessing Pregnant Women’s Perspectives on Addressing the Psychological Challenges of Childbirth by Mihaela Corina Radu, Mihai Sebastian Armean, Razvan Daniel Chivu, Justin Aurelian, Melania Elena Pop-Tudose, Loredana Sabina Cornelia Manolescu

“…Factor analysis was employed to assess emotional perceptions, perceived medical risks, and the impact of cesarean section on pregnant women. …”
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Mind the G(ap): bridging prevention needs and approaches for GHB/GBL users and their social environment by Antonia Bendau, Lukas Roediger, Andrea Piest, Rüdiger Schmolke, Katharin Ahrend, Moritz Bruno Petzold, Twyla Michnevich, Felix Betzler

“…The follow-up showed little change in perceptions and experiences over time. Conclusions The findings underscore the need for comprehensive and integrative prevention and treatment strategies for GHB/GBL/BD use, with harm reduction approaches prioritized over restrictions. …”
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