Exercise-Induced Neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s Disease: A Metasynthesis of the Literature by Hanna Johansson, Maria Hagströmer, Wilhelmus J. A. Grooten, Erika Franzén

“…A narrative synthesis suggests that brain function and structure can be altered in a positive direction after an exercise period, whereas a meta-analysis on neurochemical adaptations after exercise points in disparate directions. …”
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Prioritization of Preventive Measures: A Multi-Criteria Approach to Risk Mitigation in Road Infrastructure Projects by Aleksandar Senić, Marija Ivanović, Momčilo Dobrodolac, Zoran Stojadinović

“…The DELPHI method was employed to systematically define key risks and their corresponding preventive measures, providing a structured foundation for further analysis. The experts evaluated 302 preventive measures across 56 risks using 4 predefined criteria: implementation costs, time required for implementation, implementation complexity, and probability of success. …”
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Influence maximization under imbalanced heterogeneous networks via lightweight reinforcement learning with prior knowledge by Kehong You, Sanyang Liu, Yiguang Bai

“…In this work, we introduce the Lightweight Reinforcement Learning algorithm with Prior knowledge (LRLP), which leverages the Struc2Vec graph embedding technique that captures the structural similarity of nodes to generate vector representations for nodes within the network. …”
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Experiences of nurses and patients with the implementation of the CCMDD programme by Ragosebo P. Sekopa, Robert T. Netangaheni

“…Data were acquired through 45 one-on-one semi-structured interviews, with Sekhukhune PHC nurses managing the CCMDD programme and patients with chronic conditions who are enrolled in the programme, and then analysed thematically. …”
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Mentorship in Higher Education: a Concept, a Model and Development Prospects by E. G. Gindes, I. A. Troyan, L. A. Kravchenko

“…An interdisciplinary approach was used to determine the essence of mentorship (consideration of the category in Psychology and Sociology, Pedagogy, Management), a model of mentorship in higher education has been developed with a structural-system analysis, as well as with graphical and statistical methods. …”
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Edge and texture aware image denoising using median noise residue U-net with hand-crafted features by Soniya S., Sriharipriya K. C.

“…Later, the performance of MNRU-Net was evaluated based on PSNR, structural similarity, and figure of merit for different noise standard deviations of 15, 25, and 50 respectively. …”
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Model Test Study on Overburden Failure and Fracture Evolution Characteristics of Deep Stope with Variable Length by Xinfeng Wang, Youyu Wei, Heyong Yuan, Yiying Zhang, Qiao Zhang, Wengang Liu

“…Taking two typical stopes with variable length of working face inclined length from small to large and from large to small as the research object, the stope overburden structure model under different face length conditions is constructed through laboratory similar material simulation test, and the dynamic evolution laws of overburden instability deformation, unloading expansion, and collapse failure of forward and reverse knife handle stopes are analyzed. …”
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Antimicrobial-Resistance Profile of Helicobacter pylori, Obtained from Endoscopic Patients in Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia by Mulat Erkihun, Desalegn Nigatu Chanie, Yesuf Adem Siraj

“…Data were collected using a pretested, structured questionnaire. Antibiotic susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori isolates from gastric biopsies was determined. …”
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Evidence of human exposure and associated risk factors to Rift Valley fever in selected districts of Central and Western Zambia. by Chilufya C Kasongamulilo, Michelo Syakalima, Ngondo Saasa, Henson Kainga, Girja S Pandey, Andrew N Mukubesa, Innocent Mwape, Masahiro Kajihara, Ayato Takada, Martin Simuunza

“…In this study, 202 human serum samples were collected from central and western parts of Zambia and tested for RVF-specific antibodies using a commercially available ELISA kit. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data for determining hypothesised risk factors for exposure to RVF. …”
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Between adolescence and adulthood: Emerging adulthood in Serbia by Jojić Antonije, Krstić Ksenija

“…Factor analysis, for the most part, confirmed the structure of the IDEA scale. The results suggest that the indicators of emerging adulthood are more pronounced among emerging adults compared to adults (significant differences on five out of six IDEA subscales). …”
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Authentic leadership for creativity and innovation: The moderating role of motivating language by Yuni Siswanti, Muafi Muafi

“…Smart partial least squares (PLS) software analysis was used to analyse the data using a structural equation model for validating the proposed model. …”
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Detention as a violation of the fundamental right to protection by Lototskyi M., Dzundza L.

“…During the research, the following methods of scientific knowledge were used: comparative-legal, logical-grammatical, systemic-structural, modeling. The results. In the course of the research, it was recognized that in the criminal procedural legislation of Ukraine, the application of a preventive measure, both at the stage of pre-trial investigation and during the consideration of a criminal case in court, detention in custody violates the fundamental right of a person to protection, in particular the right to collect evidence, the equality of parties in criminal proceedings proceedings, which in turn violates the right to a fair trial. …”
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The possible effects of chili peppers on ADHD in relation to the gut microbiota by Yinyue Li, Jing Feng, GuangYao Ding, Lin Deng, Ying He, Qiongqiong Zhang, Jianhui Wang, Xia Chen

“…In recent years, with the concept of microbioa-gut-brain axis (MGBA), more and more studies have begun to pay attention to the effect of gut microbiota on ADHD. Dietary structure can significantly change the diversity and abundance of gut microbiota. …”
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Temporal-spatial evolution and formation mechanism of energy consumption carbon footprint at county scale in the Yellow River Basin by Liyan Zhang, Mei Song, Yan Gao

“…Otherwise, the inter-regional carbon leakage effect may occur. (3) The current stage of economic development and industrial structure upgrading is not conducive to low-carbon development. …”
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Analyzing the Alignment Between Grammar Knowledge and General English Proficiency Levels of High School Students: A Case Study by Behcet Celik

“…Learning the grammatical structure, which is very effective among traditional foreign language learning methods, has fallen into the background in new generations. …”
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Development for a concept mapping multicultural education program for Mother and Baby Unit nurses: a quasi-experimental study in South Korea by Dahae Kang, Soonyoung Shon

“…Methods This study utilized the ADDIE model (which comprises the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages) to design and implement a concept mapping-based multicultural education program for MBU nurses in a quasi-experimental pre- and post-test design. This program was structured into five sessions, each incorporating the use of concept maps to facilitate self-reflection and critical thinking. …”
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The Role of Self-Efficacy and Religiosity in Determining Female Teachers' Resilience by Siti Marisa, Nurussakinah Daulay, Nefi Darmayanti, Noor Shakirah Mat Akhir

“…Data analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). This research offers novel insights into understanding resilience among female madrasah teachers by introducing religiosity as a moderating variable. …”
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Impulse Noise Parameter Assessment in a Batch Radio Channel by A. Yu. Bekkiev, V. A. Makoviy

“…Formulas that allow synthesizing the device operation algorithms are obtained. The structure chart of the measurer is developed; the algorithms used to assess measured parameters are given.…”
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Modeling Compressive Strength of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) Using Novel Optimization Algorithm of AOA by Francisca Blanco, Ye Woo

“…Accurately assessing construction aggregates' compressive strength (CS) ensures structural safety. Soft computing methods, which offer a cost-effective and highly accurate alternative to experimental techniques, have attracted interest in modeling dependent variables. …”
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Analysis of Transient Voltage Stability in a Low Voltage Distribution Network Using SST for the Integration of Distributed Generations by Sheng Li, Zhihao Zhou, Qiqi Shan, Jiani An

“…Models of a low voltage distribution network using a typical tertiary-structure solid state transformer (SST) for the integration of distributed generations (DGs) and a conventional low voltage distribution network integrated with DGs were established to study the transient voltage stability issue, using the power system simulation software PSCAD. …”
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