Multicriteria-Based Location Privacy Preservation in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks by Haleem Farman, Bilal Jan, Muhammad Talha, Abi Zar, Huma Javed, Murad Khan, Aziz Ud Din, Kijun Han

“…Vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) are the preferable choice for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) because of its prevailing significance in both safety and nonsafety applications. …”
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A New Era of Capital Structure Choices in Technology Firms: Insights on Cultural Dimensions by Süleyman Değirmen, Mert Aktaş, Ömür Saltık, Filiz Bozagaç

“…Countries emphasizing individuality tend to have higher borrowing rates, whereas those with a strong preference for uncertainty avoidance exhibit higher gross margins and total debt-to-equity ratios. …”
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A Rare Complication of Radiofrequency Tonsil Ablation: Horner Syndrome by Cuneyt Kucur, Isa Ozbay, Fatih Oghan, Nadir Yildirim, Zuhal Zeybek Sivas, Sibel Canbaz Kabay

“…These unusual complications of tonsil ablation may help ENT physicians who do not yet have a preferred surgical technique for tonsillectomy to make an informed decision. …”
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Design and Model Test of a Modularized Prefabricated Steel Frame Structure with Inclined Braces by Xuechun Liu, Ailin Zhang, Jing Ma, Yongqiang Tan, Yu Bai

“…Modularized prefabricated steel structures have become the preferred design in the industrialization of steel structures due to their advantages of fast construction speed, high degree of industrialization, low labour intensity, and more. …”
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TÜRKİYE’DE AŞI TAŞIMA SİSTEMİNDE AHP VE TOPSIS YÖNTEMLERİ İLE TAŞIMA TÜRÜ SEÇİMİ by Emel Güven, Tuğba Danışan, Zeynep Ercan, Gülşen Gümüş, Tamer Eren

“…Çalışmada ÇKKV yöntemlerinden Analitik Hiyerarşi Prosesi (AHP) ve İdeal Çözüme Benzerlik Bakımından Sıralama Performansı Tekniği (TOPSIS-Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution) yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. …”
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Clustering Universities According to Performance Indicators and Determination of Organizational Culture Types in Clusters by Maxat Aitimbetov, Dinmukhamed Kelesbayev, Gulzhamal Koptayeva, Gulshat Zhadigerova, Assylkhan Tursyn, Aripkhan Sadykov

“…In addition, since a data-oriented approach was preferred in this study, universities were classified based on objective data instead of predetermined criteria. …”
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Mandibular Canines with Two Roots and Two Root Canals: Case Report and Literature Review by Hugo Plascencia, Álvaro Cruz, Gerardo Gascón, Beatriz Ramírez, Mariana Díaz

“…Literature review revealed that the overall prevalence of such root canal configuration is 5.7%, with a strong preference for female sex (87.5%). Although mandibular canines with two roots and two root canals are not common, clinicians should always anticipate the presence of possible variations. …”
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Development of a Novel Whey Date Beverage Fermented with Kefir Grains Using Response Surface Methodology by Sana M’hir, Kais Rtibi, Asma Mejri, Manel Ziadi, Hajer Aloui, Moktar Hamdi, Lamia Ayed

“…The obtained beverages had total phenolic content, % DPPH scavenging activity, and overall acceptability ranging from 24 to 74 mg GAE/mL, from 74.80 to 91.37 mg GAE/mL, and from 3.50 to 6 mg GAE/mL (based on a 1 to 9 preference scale), respectively. Date syrup of 36.76% (w/v), whey permeates of 2.99%, and kefir grains inoculum size of 2.08% were the optimized process conditions achieved.…”
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Formulation of a body scrub with pumpkin juice (curcubita moschata) and coconut pulp (cocos nucifera l.) for enhanced skin exfoliation and antioxidant protection by Fauziah Fauziah, Nawangsari Desy, Prabandari Rani, Misworo Misworo, Zakaria Nurmalia, Zarwinda Irma

“…Sensory evaluations showed that the formulation with 15% coconut pulp (F3) was most preferred for its color, texture, and aroma. This study demonstrates that combining pumpkin juice and coconut pulp results in a stable, effective, and consumer acceptable body scrub formulation, with potential for commercial applications in natural cosmetics.…”
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Evaluating the investment performance of Japanese households: A comparison between professional financial advice and free financial advice by Yoshihiko Kadoya, Sumeet Lal, Jin Shinohara, Mostafa Saidur Rahim Khan

“…This study, analyzing data from Rakuten Securities, a leading online-based security company in Japan, finds that investors prefer free financial advice from sources such as social media, mass media, personal networks, and individual decision-making. …”
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Endovascular Treatment of Giant Splenic Artery Aneurysm by Adenauer Marinho de Oliveira Góes Junior, Amanda Silva de Oliveira Góes, Paloma Cals de Albuquerque, Renato Menezes Palácios, Simone de Campos Vieira Abib

“…Although some authors still consider the endovascular approach as an exception to the treatment of SAA, in major specialized centers these techniques have been consolidated as the preferred choice, reserving the surgical approach in cases where this cannot be used. …”
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Low-Power Wake-Up Receivers for Resilient Cellular Internet of Things by Siyu Wang, Trevor J. Odelberg, Peter W. Crary, Mason P. Obery, David D. Wentzloff

“…Cellular IoT, such as NB-IoT and 5G RedCap, is often preferred for these applications thanks to its long range, extensive coverage, and good quality of service. …”
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Novel features of asymmetric nuclear matter from terrestrial experiments and astrophysical observations of neutron stars by Tsuyoshi Miyatsu, Myung-Ki Cheoun, Kyungsik Kim, Koichi Saito

“…The accurate measurement of neutron skin thickness of 208Pb by the PREX Collaboration suggests a large value of the nuclear symmetry energy slope parameter, L, whereas the smaller L is preferred to account for the small neutron-star radii from NICER observations. …”
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Women's experiences and acceptability of self-administered, home delivered, intravaginal 5-Fluorouracil cream for cervical precancer treatment in Kenya by Konyin Adewumi, Aparna Ghosh Kachoria, Everlyn Adoyo, Mercy Rop, Mercy Rop, Antony Owaya, Jennifer H. Tang, Jennifer H. Tang, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo

“…Compared to their previous ablation or excision treatments, participants found 5FU to be less painful, and all would prefer a self-administered treatment instead of a procedure if it were an option.ConclusionSelf-administered intravaginal 5FU as an adjuvant treatment for cervical precancer among women living with HIV in Kenya was highly acceptable. …”
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Ureteroarterial Fistula by D. H. Kim, A. Mahdy, V. Mundra, M. Berman, G. M. Ghoniem

“…Being minimally invasive, we believe that endovascular stenting should be the preferred therapeutic option as it also corrects the source of bleeding while preserving distal blood flow.…”
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The Necessity of Mobile Phone Technologies for Public Health Surveillance in Benin by Yaovi M. G. Hounmanou, Murielle S. S. Agonsanou, Victorien Dougnon, Mahougnon H. B. Vodougnon, Ephraim M. Achoh, Jibril Mohammed, Esron D. Karimuribo

“…All respondents reported adhering to a nascent project of mobile phone-based health surveillance and confirmed that there is no existing similar approach in the country. The most preferred methods by all respondents for effective implementation of such platform are phone calls (96.92%) followed by SMS (49.23%) and smart phone digital forms (41.53%). …”
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Pneumatosis Intestinalis as the Initial Presentation of Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Farshid Ejtehadi, Nikolaos A. Chatzizacharias, Hugh Kennedy

“…In most cases, conservative management is preferable to surgical intervention, depending on the patient’s clinical presentation and progress. …”
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Encrypted Engagement: Mapping Messaging App Use in European News Consumption Patterns by Răzvan Rughiniș, Dinu Țurcanu, Simona-Nicoleta Vulpe, Alexandru Radovici

“…The study highlights a generational divide, with younger users and those still in education showing a stronger preference for messaging apps. Surprisingly, individuals without formal education also demonstrate high usage, challenging assumptions about the digital divide. …”
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Peer and parental support for sweet snack consumption habits among suburban adolescents in Palu City by Utami Dewi Nikmah, Ayu Hartini Diah, Aisyah Solechah Siti, Nurul Fadjriah Rasyika

“…Indonesian adolescents have a preference for sweet foods. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between parental and peer support and sweet snack habits among suburban adolescents. …”
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Foundations of Second Language Acquisition: Strategies and Motivation of Banjarese Young Learners in Learning English as a Foreign Language by Rusnadi Ali Kasan, Ridha Fadillah, Muhammad Yusuf

“…The quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS to identify the preferred strategies and levels of motivation. The qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis to gain insights into the learners' strategy use and motivations. …”
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