Experimental and numerical studies on the vibration serviceability of fanshaped prestressed concrete floor by Liang Cao, Hongtuo Qi, Jiang Li

“…The comparison of the experimental results with the published American institute of steel construction (AISC) design guide indicates that the prestressed concrete floor system exhibits satisfactory vibration perceptibility overall. The study results also show that the intensity and the location of impact excitation have a significant influence on the rate of acceleration decay. …”
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Smoking Avoidance, Physical Activity and Diet as Preventative Behaviours for Lung, Prostate and Colorectal Cancer - A Comparison of the Extended Parallel Process Model Groups by Katarzyna Domosławska-Żylińska, Dorota Włodarczyk

“…ObjectivesAn analysis of men’s perceptions of the role of three health behaviours (smoking avoidance, physical activity, and diet) in relation to the subjective threat of lung, prostate, and colorectal cancers, with adoption of the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM).MethodsThe study was conducted using a survey questionnaire by Computer Assisted Web Interviewing on a representative sample of 1,000 male Polish citizens aged 18–65.ResultsProstate cancer was considered the most likely and most severe type of cancer. …”
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Utilising LEGO® Six Bricks® to Enhance the Pedagogy of Pre-Service Teachers in South Africa by Tarien Breytenbach, Elma Marais, Carolina Botha, Florence Coertzen

“…Data analysis involved thematic content analysis and inductive analysis using ATLAS.ti 23 software These pre-service teachers not only had to reflect on their own perceptions regarding pedagogy and the role that pedagogy plays in being a teacher, but also on how a manipulative can be utilised as a teaching tool.  …”
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Impediments to the Development of Kiswahili in the Education Sector in Uganda by Agume, Innocent, Ogechi, Nathan Oyori, Majariwa, David

“…Additionally, tackling negative attitudes and conducting further research on language perceptions will enhance its acceptance and development. …”
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Analyzing the Influence of Company's Business Strategy and Its Components as a Factor of Information Risk on Excess Stock Returns by Alireza Rahrovi Dastjerdi, Daryoosh Forooghi, Zahra Moradi

“…By examining companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), this study aimed to elucidate how investors perceived business strategies and how these perceptions were reflected in stock market performance. …”
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Leisure and social occupational choice within nursing home facilities in Ireland: Residents perspectives by Jenna Keane, Ciara Ryan, Ruth Usher

“…Background National standards for nursing homes in Ireland require that residents are offered a choice of recreational and stimulating activities to meet their needs and preferences.Aims/Objectives To investigate residents’ perceptions of leisure and social occupational choice in nursing homes in Ireland to determine if occupational choice is facilitated.Materials and method Qualitative-descriptive design – nursing home residents completed two semi-structured interviews that explored their experiences of leisure and social occupational engagement.Results Two overarching themes with six associated sub-themes emerged. …”
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Empowering Non-Specialist English Teachers: Self-Efficacy Enhancement Through Classroom English Proficiency and Collaborative Support by Shoichi Matsumura, Yushi Hinoki

“…Qualitative findings indicated that non-specialist teachers’ perceptions of capability were significantly influenced by collegial assurances and support from individuals who evaluated their progress and achievements. …”
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Reflections on the ecclesiastical interpretations of 6th April 1652 as a South African symbolic date by R. M. Britz

“…Obviously, the orators were subjected to contemporary perceptions, sentiments and experiences. The interpretations of the 6th April 1652 were deliberately theological, but they were however not based on a comprehensive exposition of Scripture. …”
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THE ROLE OF GENDER IN THE USE OF LANGUAGE IN ONLINE INTERACTIONS: KURDISH INTERLOCUTORS AS NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS by Bikhtiyar Fattah

“…It is quantitative for administrating a Likert-Scale questionnaire to investigate the perceptions of Kurdish as non-native English speakers according to gender and its influence on the interactions conducted online. …”
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Sex of Household Heads and Attitude Towards Home Gardening in Southwest, Nigeria by Abdulrazaq Kamal DAUDU, Sidiqat Adeyemi Aderinoye-Abdulwahab

“…Tackling these identified constraints could contribute to improving household perceptions of home gardening, reducing gender disparities in attitudes, and enhancing food security outcomes. …”
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Perceived Forest-based Ecosystem Services and Attitudes Toward Forest Rehabilitation: A Case Study in the Upstream of Central Java, Indonesia by Prasetyo Nugroho, Shinya Numata, Nur Abdi Aprilianto

“…Spearman rank correlation analysis revealed that local's satisfaction with forest rehabilitation positively and significantly correlated with their positive perceptions and subsequently increase their willingness to be actively involved in forest conservation efforts. …”
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Evaluating supply chain sustainability and agility using fuzzy logic approach: A case in Indonesian agroindustry by Hasibuan Sawarni, Yunita Ika, Zulkarnaen Iskandar

“…Despite its contributions, the study acknowledges limitations related to the reliance on decision-maker perceptions and emphasizes the importance of expert involvement. …”
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Tourists’ Views on Sustainable Heritage Management in Porto, Portugal: Balancing Heritage Preservation and Tourism by Makhabbat Ramazanova, Fátima Matos Silva, Isabel Vaz de Freitas

“…This research explores the perceptions of tourists regarding the state and sustainable management of tangible cultural heritage in the city of Porto (Portugal), the destination recognised for its historical and cultural heritage. …”
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ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE AND EMPLOYEES’ COMMITMENT: EVIDENCE FROM MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY by Ibrahim Yinka AGBEYINKA

“…Literature suggests that positive work-related behaviour and attitudes largely depends on employee perceptions on the extent to which their employer values their contribution and cares about their wellbeing The study aims to investigate the organizational climate and employees’ commitment. …”
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The intersection of climate technology and public diplomacy: Insights into policy and implementation by Jaeryoung Song

“…Using a qualitative methodology, including focus group interviews and surveys conducted over four years with 21 experts from industry, public R&D, government, and civil society, this research provides a comprehensive analysis of stakeholder perceptions and effective communication strategies. …”
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EMI Dynamics: An Empirical Study on Students’ Perspectives at Tertiary Level in Türkiye by Özçelik Arzu Ekoç, Kavanoz Suzan, Yılmaz Selahattin

“…The unprecedented adoption of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) in higher education on a global scale has brought about challenges as well as opportunities for students, which necessitates a careful consideration of factors impacting their perceptions and experiences. Recognizing this critical need, our study attaches significant importance to delve into the attitudes of tertiary-level students towards EMI and aims to evaluate the attitudes and language-related challenges encountered by students in full EMI undergraduate programs. …”
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Cross-platform hatedom: Influencers’ strategies for managing affective aversion by Arantxa Vizcaíno-Verdú, Paloma Contreras-Pulido

“…In addition, structured qualitative interviews provided insights into the influencers’ perceptions of their interactions with fans and haters and shed light on their strategies for dealing with hatedom. …”
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La volition, entre motivation et cognition : quelle place dans la pratique des étudiants, quels liens avec la motivation et la cognition? by Mireille Houart, Sylviane Bachy, Sylvie Dony, Delphine Hauzeur, Isabelle Lambert, Chantal Poncin, Pauline Slosse

“…Part two addresses students’ perceptions of their motivation, volition profile and cognitive behaviour. …”
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Development and evaluation of a low-cost database solution for the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) database. by Ricardo Angeles, Krzysztof Adamczyk, Francine Marzanek, Melissa Pirrie, Mikayla Plishka, Gina Agarwal

“…Volunteers completed a survey regarding their perceptions of the level of difficulty when using the database. …”
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Exploring Strategies and Challenges Faced by Novice Teachers in Preparing Students for the Minimum Competency Assessment: a Case Study in Indonesia by Rita Suryani, Naning Pratiwi

“…These findings serve to enlighten educators, school administrators, and other stakeholders about the perceptions and challenges faced by teachers in light of assessment reform…”
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