Pricing Strategies in Dual-Channel Supply Chain with a Fair Caring Retailer by Lufeng Dai, Xifu Wang, Xiaoguang Liu, Lai Wei

“…In contrast to previous research on pricing strategies based on the full rationality of members, we focus on the impact of retailers' fairness concerns on pricing strategies. …”
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Stability, Bifurcation, and Chaos Control of Two-Sided Market Competition by Jianli Xiao, Hanli Xiao, Xinchang Zhang, Xiang You

“…Through building a dynamics two-sided market model with bounded rational, stability conditions of the two-sided market competition system are presented. …”
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ChatGPT in orthodontics: limitations and possibilities by Lima Nara Grazieli Martins, Costa Lavínia, Santos Patrícia Bittencourt

“…Artificial Intelligence (AI) simulates human intelligence in machines capable of rational response and actions. AI’s growth in healthcare, particularly in dentistry, has been remarkable in aiding clinical practices from appointment scheduling to treatment outcome predictions. …”
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INFORMACIJOS VISUOMENĖS SAMPRATA: SENŲJŲ VYNMAIŠIŲ GNIAUŽTAI by Marius P. P. Šaulauskas

“…Keywords: information society, ideology, info-pesimism, info-optimism, rational choice theory, existential-axiological assumption. …”
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AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA by PROMISE JUDE EMORDI, MOHAMMED OSITARE SULE, EZEKA IFEANYICHUKWU, NELSON AKPEVWE OLOKPA, AGUSTINE IKECHUKWU UTULU

“…The paper employed a qualitative approach, utilizing secondary data from a comprehensive review of academic journals, case reports, and other online sources. The rational choice theory was used to guide the study. …”
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Creation and interpretation of machine learning models for aqueous solubility prediction by Minyi Su, Enric Herrero

“…Aim: Solubility prediction is an essential factor in rational drug design and many models have been developed with machine learning (ML) methods to enhance the predictive ability. …”
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Risk-Based Multiobjective Optimal Seismic Design for RC Piers Using the Response Surface Method and NSGA-II by Sicong Hu, Yixuan Zou, Yufeng Gai, Zheng Huang, Guquan Song

“…The analysis of the Pareto optimal solutions allows designers to more rationally conduct the seismic design of piers.…”
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A Compressive Review on High- and Low-Temperature Performance of Asphalt Modified with Nanomodifier by Limin Li, Lingming Yang, Yuliang Lin, Xiancai Zhang

“…Chemical composition, microstructure, dispersion, and compatibility of final blends were the possible reason causing the difference. The rational selection of the combination can improve the high-temperature rutting resistance and the low-temperature cracking resistance of asphalt binder. …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of the Belt and Road Initiative on the Unified Economic and Environmental Efficiency of Transportation Infrastructure in China Based on Range-Adjusted Mea... by Yijiao Wang

“…Although the Initiative can significantly enhance the efficiency through transforming and upgrading the industrial structure, the industrial structure rationalization plays a primary positive role. This paper provides the empirical evidences to evaluate the implementation effects of the Initiative in the transportation infrastructure sector and verifies that countries along the routes can achieve sustainable development through large-scale transportation infrastructure construction under the Belt and Road Initiative.…”
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A two-stage robust optimization model for emergency service facilities location-allocation problem under demand uncertainty and sustainable development by Hongyan Li, Dongmei Yu, Yiming Zhang, Yifei Yuan

“…Abstract Under the backdrop of frequent emergencies, the rational layout of emergency service facilities (ESF) and the effective allocation of emergency supplies have emerged as crucial in determining the timeliness of post-disaster response. …”
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Investigation on Mechanical and Microstructure Properties of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete by Qinyuan Zhang, Wenwen Xu, Yichen Sun, Yongcheng Ji

“…The finite element software Abaqus was used to simulate and analyze the freeze-thaw cycle and mechanical test of concrete, which verified the rationality of the test results. Research results will provide a theoretical basis for predicting the performance deterioration of steel fiber reinforced concrete under different erosion conditions and periods.…”
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The Challenges of Managing Ovarian Cancer in the Developing World by Olivier Mulisya, Franck K. Sikakulya, Mbusa Mastaki, Tambavira Gertrude, Mathe Jeff

“…It is therefore imperative that healthcare resources, policies, and planning focus to be coordinated in a rational way.…”
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Analysis of the Impact of Effectiveness of Media (Seda-va-Sima) Advertisement on the Extent of Consumers’ Urge to Consume National Commodities by Abolfazl Danaei

“…Two perspectives on consumer attitudes towards domestic versus foreign products exist: 1) Rational Processing Model: Consumers evaluate and select products based on rational processes. 2) Emotional Processing Model: This perspective suggests that product choice is influenced by emotional factors. …”
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Efficacy of a Feed Dispenser for Horses in Decreasing Cribbing Behaviour by Silvia Mazzola, Clara Palestrini, Simona Cannas, Eleonora Fè, Gaia Lisa Bagnato, Daniele Vigo, Diane Frank, Michela Minero

“…The feed dispenser, Quaryka®, induced an increase in time necessary to finish the ration in both groups of horses (P<0.05). With Quaryka, cribbers showed a significant reduction of time spent cribbing (P<0.05). …”
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A reliable and privacy-preserved federated learning framework for real-time smoking prediction in healthcare by Siddhesh Fuladi, D. Ruby, N. Manikandan, Animesh Verma, M. K. Nallakaruppan, Shitharth Selvarajan, Shitharth Selvarajan, Shitharth Selvarajan, Preeti Meena, V. P. Meena, Ibrahim A. Hameed

“…The proposed framework incorporates careful data preprocessing, rational model architecture selection, and optimal parameter tuning to predict smoking with high precision. …”
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The “Trojan Horse” Approach to Tumor Immunotherapy: Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment by Delia Nelson, Scott Fisher, Bruce Robinson

“…However, the key to its success is the design of a sound rational approach based on evidence. There is compelling preclinical data for local immunotherapy approaches in tumor immunology. …”
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Novel antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus without detectable resistance by targeting proton motive force and FtsH by She Pengfei, Yang Yifan, Li Linhui, Li Yimin, Xiao Dan, Guo Shaowei, Huang Guanqing, Wu Yong

“…By high‐throughput screening and rational design, we identified a small molecule C218‐0546 and its optimized analog STK848198 with great antimicrobial potential against MRSA avoiding resistance occurrence. …”
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Shedding Light on the Active Species in a Cobalt‐Based Covalent Organic Framework for the Electrochemical Oxygen Evolution Reaction by Pouya Hosseini, Andrés Rodríguez‐Camargo, Yiqun Jiang, Siyuan Zhang, Christina Scheu, Liang Yao, Bettina V. Lotsch, Kristina Tschulik

“…This work thus contributes to the rational development of earth‐abundant COF OER catalysts for the production of green hydrogen from renewable resources.…”
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Characteristics of Spatial and Temporal Evolution of Coastal Wetland Landscape Patterns and Prediction Analysis—A Case Study of Panjin Wetland, China by Qian Cheng, Ruixin Chen, Wei Xu, Meiqing Wang

“…In 2032, the ecological protection scenarios showed an increase of 79.51 km² of natural wetland, while the other scenarios showed a decrease. (2) In 2022, the average habitat quality score is 0.441, and in 2032, the average habitat quality scores in the natural development scenarios, farmland protection scenarios, ecological protection scenarios, and economic development scenarios are 0.427, 0.448, 0.438, and 0.416, respectively. (3) The outcomes of this study offer insights into the sustainable management and rational development of coastal wetland, thereby contributing to the existing body of knowledge in the field of coastal wetland research, particularly in the areas of land planning and forecasting.…”
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The Effect of Buriti Oil (Mauritia flexuosa L.) as Feed Additive on the Organic and Inorganic Materials Digestibility on Heat Stress Exposed Broilers by Burhanudin, Sunaryo Hadi Warsito, Bodhi Agustono, Nusdianto Triakoso, Ragil Angga Prastiya, Faisal Fikri

“…This study aims to determine the effect of adding buriti oil to the ration on the organic and inorganic matter of digestibility in broiler exposed to heat stress. …”
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