Smart City Products and Their Materials Assessment Using the Pentagon Framework by Pedro Ponce, Mario Rojas, Juana Isabel Mendez, Brian Anthony, Russel Bradley, Aminah Robinson Fayek

“…This approach improves product integration and fosters user satisfaction by tailoring products and their materials to meet specific user preferences and needs within the smart city environment. …”
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Development and validation of a protocol to determine product perception in relation to the moment of the day by M. Visalli, S. Plano, C. Tortorello, D. Vigo, M.V. Galmarini

“…Chronotypes influence food preferences and meal timing, yet most studies rely solely on questionnaires without integrating real-time tasting data. …”
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Design Considerations of Online Infertility Prevention Training (OIPT): Development and Evaluation by Bahar Baran, Sirin Nur Yaci, Murat Ocal, Digdem Muge Siyez

“…Therefore, gender differences in media and material preferences except for content knowledge and also expert views may be considered in the design of health-related online training. …”
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Adapting to change: exploring the distribution dynamics of the alien and potentially invasive aphid species Cinara curvipes (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the context of global warming by K. Wieczorek, A. Bugaj-Nawrocka, B. Borowiak-Sobkowiak, A. Endrestøl, H. P. Ravn, W. Solarz, R. Durak

“…Utilising climate modelling based on climatic preferences in its native range, we assess the suitability of European climates for facilitating the spread of this aphid. …”
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Early outcomes of treatment selections for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms: The first five year experience of a single center by Bahadir Aytekin, Goktan Askin, Naim Boran Tumer, Hayrettin Levent Mavioglu, Seref Alp Kucuker, Ahmet Saritas, Hakki Zafer Iscan, Mehmet Ali Ozatik, Erol Sener

“…The choice of treatment should be tailored to the patient's comorbidities, preferences, and the vascular surgeon's expertise. …”
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Is There Gender Disparity in Vascular Access for Hemodialysis with New Percutaneous Systems? A Systematic Review by Hugo Vergara-Pérez, Alejandro Pérez Alba, Pablo Baliño, Asunción Rius Peris, Javier Reque

“…Although the causes of this difference are not entirely clear, several reasons have been hypothesized, such as socioeconomic factors, anatomical factors, or even patients’ preferences. Given these results, further studies are needed to try to clarify the reasons for this gender disparity and to establish different strategies to mitigate the barriers faced by women in accessing AVFs.…”
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Interest in digital health tools for miscarriage support: A qualitative assessment of Canadian women facing early pregnancy loss by Breanna Flynn, Anjali Sergeant, Genevieve Tam, Megan Gomes, Roopan Gill

“…Qualitative analysis identified three primary themes centered around participants’ experiences of miscarriage, access to information and support for EPL in Canada, and desires and preferences for a digital miscarriage tool. Conclusion: Miscarriage is an emotionally difficult experience for women and their loved ones, who often do not receive timely and compassionate care within the healthcare system. …”
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Accident Management System Based on Vehicular Network for an Intelligent Transportation System in Urban Environments by Yusor Rafid Bahar Al-Mayouf, Omar Adil Mahdi, Namar A. Taha, Nor Fadzilah Abdullah, Suleman Khan, Muhammad Alam

“…However, the designing of an efficient route planning algorithm to attain a globally optimal vehicle control is still a challenge that needs to be solved, especially when the unique preferences of drivers are considered. The aim of this paper is to establish an accident management system that makes use of vehicular ad hoc networks coupled with systems that employ cellular technology in public transport. …”
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Biology, genetics, and ecology of the cosmopolitan ectomycorrhizal ascomycete Cenococcum geophilum by Huayong Wang, Annegret Kohler, Francis M. Martin, Francis M. Martin

“…These lineages exhibit potential host preferences, suggesting a degree of specialization within the complex. …”
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Microbial diversity, functional attributes, and nutritional proficiency of yogurts produced in Bangladesh by Md. Tanvir Islam, M. Shaminur Rahman, Susmita Roy Chowdhury, Tanay Chakrovarty, S. M. Kador, Md. Mazharul Islam, Khondoker Tanjim Islam, Mohammad Imtiaj Uddin Bhuiyan, Ovinu Kibria Islam

“…Increased acidity in local varieties also matched preferences for tangier flavors. Physicochemical analysis identified a negative association between Lactobacillus levels and pH, while higher fat content reduced overall bacterial diversity except for Lactobacillus, which further decreased mineral bioavailability. …”
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Perceived influences of fruit and vegetable consumption among Indian adolescents – A qualitative inquiry by Neha Rathi, Anthony Worsley, Meg Bruening

“…Interviews were conducted in English as well as in Hindi depending on the preferences of the adolescents. The conversations were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Reproductive Health Among Young Albanian Women by Alketa Zazo, Eliona Kulluri, Enxhi Vrapi

“…Most participants admitted to not using any mode of contraception or preferring the withdrawal method despite being informed of the main contraceptive options. …”
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THE DESIRE FOR RECOGNITION IN THE CONTEXT OF FRANCIS FUKUYAMA’S UNIVERSAL HISTORY by T. V. Danylova

“…At the same time, they were subjected to severe criticism that reflected the important trends of political life and ideological preferences. Leaving aside the criticism based on geopolitical and civilizational confrontation and confusion which confronts Fukuyama’s theory, it should be stated that anthropological aspect of Fukuyama’s theory has vastly evaded philosophical comprehension. …”
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Bicyclic peptide-enhanced covalent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease by Qian Wang, Yanhui Wang, Jian Li, Hong Liu, Shiyu Chen

“…Optimization through medicinal chemistry strategies not only improved the potency of the peptides but also revealed residue preferences at individual positions of the bicyclic peptide inhibitors. …”
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Comparing the efficacy of live vs. video instructional demonstrations in dental education: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rawan N. AlKahtani, Banna M. Alnufaiy, Refal S. Albaijan, Sarah M. Alnafaiy, Farah M. Elfakhri, Suha M. Aljudaibi

“…Of these, 8 studies were included in the meta-analysis.Students’ feedback reveals distinct preferences, with video demonstrations being commended for repeatability and clarity, while live demonstrations were valued for real-time interaction and guidance. …”
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How I experienced tele-intervention: Qualitative insights from persons who stutter by Raadhiyah Hoosain, Shabnam Abdoola, Esedra Krüger, Bhavani Pillay

“…Tele-intervention should be integrated into a hybrid intervention model that PWS prefer.…”
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Model Formal Negosiasi dalam Sistem Penjadwalan Rapat Berbasis Agen by Tresnaningtiyas Sudartik Purbo, Tri Astoto Kurniawan

“…In the search process, agents negotiate to balance meeting preferences and those of the participants. Conflicts may occur during the search, resulting in the negotiation in many rounds.  …”
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Analysis of the Multilevel Impact of Social Network Quality on Personality Dimensions in Purchasing by Maryam Akhavan Kharazian, Sona Shafieirad

“…Methodology To achieve the research objective, a model based on individuals’ preferences according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality dimensions is proposed. …”
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Perceptions of Patients and Nurses about Bedside Nursing Handover: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis by Huda Anshasi, Zainab Abdullah Almayasi

“…When it comes to maintaining confidentiality during bedside handovers, it is important to consider patients’ preferences. Patients often prefer handovers to take place in a private setting. …”
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Investigating cooked rice textural properties by instrumental measurements by Keyu Tao, Wenwen Yu, Sangeeta Prakash, Robert G. Gilbert

“…While sensory evaluation by trained human panelists is the best way to obtain consumer preferences, these tests are expensive, time-consuming and require considerable effort and care. …”
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