Sliding Dynamics of a Filippov Forest-Pest Model with Threshold Policy Control by Lirong Liu, Changcheng Xiang, Guangyao Tang, Yuan Fu

“…More interestingly, sliding dynamics analysis reveals that the Filippov system has sliding limit cycles, a bistable state and a stable refuge equilibrium point, and the optimal time and strategy for controlling pests are provided.…”
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Cost-Efficient LEO Navigation Augmentation Constellation Design under a Constrained Deployment Approach by Jing Ren, Dan Sun, Deng Pan, Mingtao Li, Jianhua Zheng

“…This work presents a method for designing the optimal LEO navigation constellation under a constraint deployment approach with the lowest construction cost and a strategy to deploy the constellation economically.…”
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Research of the investment results of pension savings by G. F. Fatkhlislamova

“…The dynamics of changes in the structure of assets for the period 2005-2017, and the investment strategy of each of the subjects of investment of pension savings during the analyzed period have evaluated.The article considers the effectiveness of investing pension savings not only from the standpoint of protecting pension savings from inflationary losses, but also from the point of view of the loss-making activity of the state management company Vnesheconombank, non-state pension funds and private management companies. …”
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Indications for Dental Specialists for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Mandibular Advancement Devices: A Narrative Review by Antonino Lo Giudice, Salvatore La Rosa, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Gaetano Isola, Marco Cicciù, Giulio Alessandri-Bonetti, Rosalia Leonardi

“…Since the treatment of OSA requires a multidisciplinary approach, including different medical specialists, dentists should have a comprehensive understanding of medical and dental factors that influence the strategy and effectiveness of OSA treatment with MAD. …”
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Two Oral Midazolam Preparations in Pediatric Dental Patients: A Prospective Randomised Clinical Trial by Katayoun Salem, Shaqayegh Kamranzadeh, Maryam Kousha, Shahnaz Shaeghi, Fatemeh AbdollahGorgi

“…Pharmacological sedation is an alternative behavior management strategy in pediatric dentistry. The aim of this study was to compare the behavioral and physiologic effects of “commercially midazolam syrup” versus “orally administered IV midazolam dosage form (extemporaneous midazolam (EF))” in uncooperative pediatric dental patients. …”
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Comparing extraction conditions for favorable yield of lutein and zeaxanthin from distiller’s grains by Emily Aicher, Abigail S. Engelberth

“…Repurposing waste is a critical strategy to increase sustainability. In bioethanol production, distiller’s grains are a low-value byproduct stream that typically become animal feed. …”
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Two-Stage Pricing Decision for Low-Carbon Products Based on Consumer Strategic Behaviour by Cheng Che, Zhihong Zhang, Xiaoguang Zhang, Yi Chen

“…The development of information technology has changed the pricing strategy of retailers, and consumers have also made strategic consumption behaviours accordingly. …”
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The Islamic Republic of Iran in Search of its Foreign Policy Identity: Revolutionary Innovation or Continuity? by N. A. Kozhanov, A. S. Bogacheva

“…Self-perception in the international arena plays a great role in the development of a country's foreign policy strategy. Not all states can answer the question «who are we in relation to others»? …”
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Research on two‐level energy management based on tiered demand response and energy storage systems by Danhao Wang, Daogang Peng, Dongmei Huang, Lan Ren

“…Adaptive incentive strategies were formulated according to different electric power user demand response scenarios. …”
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The development of industrial parks in Siberia: problems and solutions by K. V. Nefatova

“…The main problems formulated on the example of SWOT analysis of the industrial and logistics park of Novosibirsk region are ineffective promotion of the industrial and logistics park services, its negative image, difficulties in attracting labor, the need for investment, lack of resources and capacity, additional development costs, etc. The comprehensive strategy resulting from SWOT analysis, based on diversification by target segments, territory, rapid growth and active marketing policy, will ensure the achievement of economic efficiency and social significance…”
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MATERIAL MANAGEMENT AND THE SURVIVAL OF BLOCK MOLDING FIRMS by Shodiya Olayinka Abideen

“…The study concluded that a cohesive material management strategy can strengthen longevity. It advocated, among other things, that block-producing enterprises implement an integrated approach that harmonizes material procurement and inventory control in order to capitalize on the synergistic benefits of material management. …”
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The individual and contextual determinants of the use of telemedicine: A descriptive study of the perceptions of Senegal's physicians and telemedicine projects managers. by Birama Apho Ly, Ronald Labonté, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault, Mbayang Ndiaye Niang

“…Telemedicine is considered to be an effective strategy to aid in the recruitment and retention of physicians in underserved areas and, in doing so, improve access to healthcare. …”
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Navigating Sustainability In the Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Transformation Under the Influence of Climatic Challenges by Mohammad Abul Basher Rasel

“…Identifying practical motivators of sustainable behavior in firms through semi-structured interviews with 15 professionals (managers, sustainability officers and frequent guests), this study enlists important drivers like alignment with brand strategy, as well as the cost efficiency of eco-friendly practices, placing the employees and firms on a path to sustainability. …”
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Giant Isolated Omphalocele: Role of Prenatal Diagnosis in Prognostic Asessment and Perinatal Management by A. M. Cubo, M. V. Lapresa Alcalde, I. Gastaca, M. O. Rodríguez-Martín, M. C. Martín Seisdedos, M. V. R. Velasco Ayuso, R. C. Cebrián Muiños, J. M. Sayagués

“…Prenatal diagnosis has a key role in this condition as omphalocele can be diagnosed by ultrasound in the first trimester scan, enabling a coordinated approach strategy to achieve the best perinatal results. We present a case report of a pregnant patient with a fetus having a giant omphalocele in which prenatal diagnosis played a decisive role, allowing the coordination of a multidisciplinary team, which was crucial in the immediate care of the newborn.…”
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Research on Financial Hedging Decision Based on Exchange Rate Risk in Transnational Supply Chain by Liang Wang, Xianyan Xiong, Mengmeng Hui

“…The results illustrate that (i) for decentralized and centralized decision-making, the manufacturer’s expected profit and profit variance decrease with the increase of the fluctuations of import and export exchange rates under the hedging strategy for exchange rate risks; (ii) compared with the decentralized supply chain, the manufacturer’s expected profit in the centralized supply chain decreases slightly under the revenue-sharing contract; (iii) in the centralized supply chain, if the manufacturer’s risk hedging ratio is high, its profit variance is smaller than that of the decentralized supply chain and the expected profits of the retailer and the supplier will increase significantly; and (iv) for the members of the transnational supply chain, centralized decision-making is better than decentralized decision-making.…”
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Assessing nanobody interaction with SARS-CoV-2 Nsp9. by Gennaro Esposito, Yamanappa Hunashal, Mathias Percipalle, Federico Fogolari, Tomas Venit, Ainars Leonchiks, Kristin C Gunsalus, Fabio Piano, Piergiorgio Percipalle

“…Therefore preventing Nsp9 recruitment in RTC would represent an efficient antiviral strategy that could be applied to different coronaviruses, given the Nsp9 relative invariance. …”
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Successful Handling of Disseminated BCG Disease in a Child with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency by Sílvia Bacalhau, Cristina Freitas, Rosalina Valente, Deolinda Barata, Conceição Neves, Katrin Schäfer, Annelie Lubatschofski, Ansgar Schulz, João Farela Neves

“…We report the case of a patient with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) who developed disseminated BCG disease, highlighting the specific strategies adopted.…”
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Endorsement of the Lisbon Outcome Statement and Launch of a National Programme for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities in Portugal by Miguel Arriaga PhD, Yon Yongjie PhD, Thiago Herick de Sa PhD, Ana Justo MSc, Gisele Câmara PhD, Andreia Costa PhD

“…Promoting healthy ageing is an essential political and moral strategy for the well-being both of individuals and societies. …”
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Segment Any Leaf 3D: A Zero-Shot 3D Leaf Instance Segmentation Method Based on Multi-View Images by Yunlong Wang, Zhiyong Zhang

“…It extends the 2D segmentation model SAM (Segment Anything Model) to 3D through a multi-view strategy. RGB image sequences captured from multiple viewpoints are used to reconstruct 3D plant point clouds via multi-view stereo. …”
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Landscape exposure and exercising for health: exposure to natural versus urban landscapes promotes walking for health by Hui-Ju Wu, Yevvon Yi-Chi Chang, Wen-Bin Chiou

“…Temporal discounting played a mediating role in these effects.Conclusions These findings offer an explanation for the reduced propensity towards health-related exercise among urban residents, and provide a novel strategy for promoting exercise motivation in contemporary lifestyles.…”
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