A Novel Intensive Distribution Logistics Network Design and Profit Allocation Problem considering Sharing Economy by Mi Gan, Shuai Yang, Dandan Li, Mingfei Wang, Si Chen, Ronghui Xie, Jiyang Liu

“…Analyzing customer shopping behavior by the big data technology to determine customer’s logistics preference on the basis of dividing the customer’s logistics preference into high speed, low cost, and low pollution and then constructing the corresponding objective function model according to different logistics preferences, we obtain the intensive distribution logistics network model and solve it with heuristic algorithm. …”
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A review of participatory modelling techniques for energy transition scenarios by Jair K.E.K. Campfens, Mert Duygan, Claudia R. Binder

“…Participatory modelling has emerged as a promising approach to support these transitions, as it involves incorporating stakeholders' perspectives into models and policy designs, which helps integrate their mental models and preferences into simulations. This paper reviews the current state of participatory modelling in transition research for energy scenarios. …”
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Evaluation of acute postoperative pain management after living donor nephrectomy during the transition from open access to laparoscopic and minimally invasive robotic surgical appr... by Amer Majeed, Noon E. Abdelgadir, Areej A.G. AlFattani, Bilal Tufail, Muhammad Shabbir, Sajjad Rasool, Basel A. Jobeir

“…Concurrently, postoperative analgesia transitioned from regional anesthesia to intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and eventually to simple analgesics with additional rescue analgesic agents, as needed, in accordance with individual physicians’ preferences. This retrospective study was designed to evaluate the impact of these changes on surgical practice on the analgesic requirements and effectiveness of postoperative pain management. …”
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What is the evidence for efficacy of advance care planning in improving patient outcomes? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Chetna Malhotra, Mahham Shafiq, Ada Portia Macarubbo Batcagan-Abueg

“…However, we found more consistent evidence that ACP interventions improve proximal patient outcomes including quality of patient–physician communication (68%; 13/19), preference for comfort care (70%; 16/23), decisional conflict (64%; 9/14) and patient-caregiver congruence in preference (82%; 18/22) and that it improved ACP documentation (a process outcome; 63%; 34/54).Conclusion This review provides the most comprehensive evidence to date regarding the efficacy of ACP on key patient outcomes and healthcare use/costs. …”
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Physiological Characteristics of Type 1 Diabetes Patients during High Mountain Trekking by Bartłomiej Matejko, Andrzej Gawrecki, Marta Wróbel, Jerzy Hohendorff, Teresa Benbenek-Klupa, Dorota Zozulińska-Ziółkiewicz, Maciej T. Malecki, Tomasz Klupa

“…However, some changes in dietary preferences and an observable rise in glucose levels may occur. …”
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Sensation seeking and risk adjustment: the role of reward sensitivity in dynamic risky decisions by Yin Qianlan, Chen Shou, Hou Tianya, Dong Wei, Taosheng Liu

“…Understanding these links could significantly enhance our ability to predict individual differences in risk preferences and develop targeted interventions for managing risky behaviors across different contexts.MethodWe developed a task to measure RA through a structured yet uncertain environment modeled after the Balloon Analog Risk Task. …”
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How could fit between polychronicity and multitasking shape employees' self-leadership? The moderating role of AI-empowered task processing by Zhirui Zhou, Shuting Xiang, Qingxin Xie

“…This study underscores the critical importance of aligning employees' work preferences with task demands to fully leverage the potential of AI empowerment.…”
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“What women want”: Focus group discussions to inform the design of nutrition resources for women impacted by menopause following cancer treatment by Samantha J. Cushen, Micheala Murphy, Katie E. Johnston

“…The aim of this study was to assess the burden of menopausal symptoms, explore the nutritional information needs of cancer survivors and their preferences for the mode of delivery to inform future interventions on nutrition. …”
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Translation of oral health research priorities into research topics in an equity-based priority setting exercise by Sumanth Nagraj Kumbargere, Cath Quinn, Lynne Callaghan, Martha Paisi, Mona Nasser

“…The interview language depended on participant preferences, including English, Malay, and Mandarin, with translations handled collaboratively by bilingual research assistants. …”
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TOPSIS prefabricated building construction evaluation based on interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy numbers based on prospect theory by Lixin Chang, Norhaiza Nordin, Shiwei Zhao, Xinhua Gu, Ye Zhao

“…A novel evaluation methodology integrating the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) with prospect theory and interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy numbers (IVPFNs) is proposed. …”
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Aspiration can decline epidemic disease by Khadija Khatun, Md. Mamun-Ur-Rashid Khan, Jun Tanimoto

“…Surpassing an aspiration threshold redirects preferences towards vaccination, aligning with socially optimal scenarios and alleviating social dilemmas. …”
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Comparative Cranial Joint Variation in Three Different Lizards: Impact of Feeding Habit by Elif Yıldırım Caynak, Kamil Candan, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Ahmet Gökay Korkmaz, Sezen Birlik, Dudu Mertgenç Yoldaş, Serkan Gül, Çetin Ilgaz

“…The study indicated that the prey preferences differ among three lizard species. While no plant material was detected in the stomach contents of <i>E. suphani</i> and <i>E. schneideri</i>, it was detected in <i>A. colchica</i>. …”
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What are the perceived needs of people living with chronic pain regarding physiotherapy services? A scoping review protocol. by Jonathan Gervais-Hupé, Arthur Filleul, Kadija Perreault, Isabelle Gaboury, Timothy H Wideman, Céline Charbonneau, Fatiha Loukili, Martine Gagnon, Anne Hudon

“…Therefore, physiotherapists should attend to patients' perceived needs regarding physiotherapy services, i.e. the needs that are perceived by patients themselves based on their beliefs, values, preferences and expectations. However, previous reviews have mainly focused on health professionals' and experts' evaluations of patients' needs, which may result in inadequate answers to these needs. …”
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Diet, Physical Activity, Weight Status, and Culture in a Sample of Children from the Developing World by Pamela S. Gaskin, Pamela Lai, Devon Guy, JaDon Knight, Maria Jackson, Anders L. Nielsen

“…We describe the food and activity preferences and adult encouragement of active and sedentary behaviors for children 9–11 years in relation to weight status and the cultural context. …”
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Elicitation of Norwegian EQ-5D-5L values for hypothetical and experience-based health states based on the EuroQol Valuation Technology (EQ-VT) protocol by Knut Stavem, Tonya Moen Hansen, Ylva Helland, Liv Ariane Augestad, Kim Rand, Andrew Garratt

“…Recent studies have found differences between countries in terms of health values or preferences for health states described by instruments such as the EQ-5D. …”
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High vulnerability of the endemic Southern Ocean snail Neobuccinum eatoni (Buccinidae) to critical projected oceanographic changes by Rosvita González, Luis R. Pertierra, Pablo C. Guerrero, Angie Díaz

“…Employing Species Distribution Models (SDMs) on spatially cross-validated occurrences, we achieved high predictive accuracy, identifying "sea water salinity range" at mean bottom depth as the most significant predictor of habitat preferences. Additionally, dissolved iron (minimum), ocean temperature (range), and pH (long-term maximum) emerged as critical factors influencing the species’ modeled distribution. …”
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Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Strategies among Couples for Sustainable Family Survival in Oyo State, Nigeria by Taiwo Adekemi Akinyemi, Olajide Olatunde Adeola, Halimot Omobola Toriola

“…Data from 817 married respondents revealed that 73.6% prefer self-prepared meals, while 9.5% prefer fast food or processed food. …”
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A social ecological approach to identify the barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 vaccination acceptance: A scoping review. by Penny Lun, Jonathan Gao, Bernard Tang, Chou Chuen Yu, Khalid Abdul Jabbar, James Alvin Low, Pradeep Paul George

“…Most of the barriers and facilitators to acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccines were intrapersonal factors, such as personal characteristics and preferences, concerns with COVID-19 vaccines, history/perception of general vaccination, and knowledge of COVID-19 and health. …”
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Community Participation and Development Planning in Local Governments in South-Western Uganda: A Case of Nyarushanje Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Ainembabazi, Tricia

“…In the context of development planning, this participation includes involving community members in decision-making to identify their needs, priorities, and preferences, ensuring these are reflected in development projects. …”
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Evaluation of willingness to pay and challenges to community empowerment in urban drinkable water by N.I.D. Arista, H.A. Negoro, D.E. Purba

“…This study is essential as a basis for formulating policies that can be used by drinkable water companies regarding community members’ ability to pay for water, preferences, and participation in protecting the environment.…”
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