Tongue Muscle Training App for Middle-Aged and Older Adults Incorporating Flow-Based Gameplay: Design and Feasibility Pilot Study by Kuan-Chu Su, Ko-Chiu Wu, Kuei-Ru Chou, Chia-Hsu Huang

“…ResultsThrough exploratory factor analyses, a 2-factor (operation and immersion) structure was confirmed to have an adequate model fit (χ²36PP=PP ConclusionsOur research supports the further development of a gaming app to aid older adults with tongue muscle training and measure flow using physiological and psychological signals to enhance training accuracy and feasibility. …”
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Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Explain Expecting Couples Birth Preparedness Intentions in a Rural Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study from Rukwa, Southern Tanzania by Fabiola V. Moshi, Stephen M. Kibusi, Flora Fabian

“…A three-stage probability sampling technique was employed to obtain a sample of 546 couples A structured questionnaire based upon the Theory of Planned Behavior was used. …”
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Validation of the death reflection scale among older people by Lukas Richter, Lukas Richter

“…The exploratory analysis of the DRS with the Big Five personality traits revealed a correlation structure that can be plausibly explained by considering the facets of personality traits.ConclusionThe value of the DRS lies in its perspective that death awareness should not only be viewed as a threat, but rather as a potential for a positive and growth-oriented perspective on death awareness and has been validated for older adults. …”
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Finite element analysis of stress in mandibular molars repaired after fractured instrument removal by Salih Düzgün, Emir Esim, Tuğrul Aslan, Ayşe Tuğba Eminsoy Avcı

“…All models demonstrated structural integrity within safe limits.…”
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Acceptance for Social Health Insurance among Health Professionals in Government Hospitals, Mekelle City, North Ethiopia by Alemtsehay Tewele, Mezgebu Yitayal, Adane Kebede

“…Data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 20. …”
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Preparation and Photocatalytic Characterization of Modified Nano TiO2/Nd/Rice Husk Ash Material for Rifampicin Removal in Aqueous Solution by Thuy Dang Thi Ngoc, Ha Nguyen Thi, Dung Nguyen Duc, Sen Nguyen Thi, Toan Nguyen Duc, Nam Nguyen Hoang

“…TiO2/Nd was then coated on rice husk ash to produce a modified TiO2/Nd/rice husk ash material containing 0.36% (w/w) Nd. The structural characteristics and photocatalytic properties of the materials were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, forbidden zone energy, and specific surface area. …”
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Diversity-Focused Undergraduate Premedical Enrichment Programs: The Impact of Research Experiences by Acevedo A, Babore YB, Greisz J, King S, Clark GS, DeLisser HM

“…At the start of medical school and after their first year, participants completed structured interviews and Likert style surveys to assess the impact of their pre-medical school research experiences and their current beliefs about the significance of research experiences to their medical education.Results: The quantitative analyses of the survey data demonstrated that the PASS and the non-PASS students were similar in their attitudes, beliefs, and assessments of their research competence. …”
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Socioeconomic Challenges on Algeria’s Progress toward SDG2 (Zero Hunger): Public Spending, Agriculture, and Economic Resilience by Seyf Eddine Benbekhti, Mohammed Bouknadil, Hadjer Boulila, Ahmed Zeghoudi

“…Algeria’s agricultural sector faces substantial structural and external barriers, such as insufficient water resource management, limited rural development initiatives, and the vulnerabilities imposed by climate change, which exacerbate the country’s dependence on food imports to meet growing domestic demand. …”
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Aeroacoustic Attenuation Performance of a Helmholtz Resonator with a Rigid Baffle Implemented in the Presence of a Grazing Flow by Di Guan, Dan Zhao, Zhaoxin Ren

“…The generation of the 12 dB transmission loss peak at 400 Hz is shown to attribute to the sound and structure interaction. Finally, varying the neck shape from the conventional one to an arc one leads to the dominant resonant frequency being increased by approximately 20% and so the secondary transmission loss peak by 2-5 dB. …”
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Transparent memory tests with even repeating addresses for storage devices by V. N. Yarmolik, I. M. Mrozek, V. A. Levantsevich, D. V. Demenkovets

“…The concept of address sequences (pA) with an even repetition of addresses is introduced, which are the basis of the basic element included in the structure of the new transparent march tests March _pA_1 and March _pA_2. …”
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A multi-objective mathematical model for the multi-warehouse order picking system using Benders decomposition algorithm by Fatemeh Nikkhoo, Ali Hosseinzadeh Kashan, Bakhtiar Ostadi, Ehsan Nikbakhsh

“…Also, in this article regarding the solution method, exact solution approaches have been used for the first time considering the structure of the problem. The computation results show that the proposed algorithms are efficient and suitable methods for problem-solving.…”
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Transformation and fate of Fe(III) in petroleum-hydrocarbon-contaminated soil and groundwater by Essouassi Elikem, David Bulmer, Kris Bradshaw, Ardalan Hayatifar, Matthew B. J. Lindsay, Steven D. Siciliano, Derek Peak

“…Fe speciation in these samples was characterized using X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. …”
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The Effect of Moldboard Plowing Speed on The Physical Properties of The Topsoil and Subsoil layers by Dheyaa S. Ashour, Hussain A. Safi, Ahmad A. Al-Mothefer

“…The soil compaction of moldboard plowing appears as a plow pan, which causes many problems such as resisting root growth, lowering drainage and degrading of soil structure. This study was carried out to determine the effect of surface tillage via using the moldboard plow of 30 cm depth under three operational speeds {S1=0.49, S2 =0.74, and S3 =1.05 m.s-1} on the soil bulk density ( ), total porosity (f) and penetration resistance (P.R). …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Reproductive Health Among Young Albanian Women by Alketa Zazo, Eliona Kulluri, Enxhi Vrapi

“…STUDY DESIGN: The main study instrument was a structured questionnaire focusing on knowledge, attitudes, and practices in relation to sexual and reproductive health. …”
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A novel approach to analyzing the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 based on visualization and clustering of large genetic data compactly represented in operative memory by A. Yu. Palyanov, N. V. Palyanova

“…Aligning all genomes versus the initial Wuhan-Hu-1 reference sequence allows each to be represented as a data structure containing lists of point mutations, deletions and insertions. …”
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Construction of All Solid State Bi2MoO6/Bi2WO6@Ti3C2 MXene Heterostructure System and the Mechanism Study of the Z-scheme Photocatalysis by Dongfang Zhang, Junkun Liu, Qiang Liu, Jiaxun Wang, Yang Qu

“…For comparison, pure Bi2MoO6, Bi2WO6 and Bi2MoO6/Bi2WO6 samples were also synthesized. The structure and properties of the as-prepared catalytic materials were analyzed by X‑ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), ultraviolet‑visible diffuse reflection spectroscopy (UV‑Vis DRS), fluorescence spectroscopy (PL), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), N2 adsorption–desorption measurements and photoelectrochemical tests, which were performed to analyze the phase composition, microstructure, morphology, optical properties, and recombination rate of photogenerated charge of the as-prepared samples. …”
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In Praise of Diversity in Participatory Heritage Planning Empowered by Artificial Intelligence: Windcatchers in Yazd by Mahda Foroughi, Tong Wang, Ana Pereira Roders

“…This article, as the concluding piece of a broader research project, synthesizes the project’s findings to highlight AI’s potential for inclusive heritage planning, referencing related publications of the same project to provide context while remaining concise. The research is structured in three phases: first, a literature review on AI applications in participatory heritage planning and value-based heritage planning; second, the methodology for data collection and analysis, including coding and comparing values and attributes of windcatchers conveyed by different stakeholders; and third, findings on the values and attributes, and their interrelationships as revealed through the data. …”
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THE DESIRE FOR RECOGNITION IN THE CONTEXT OF FRANCIS FUKUYAMA’S UNIVERSAL HISTORY by T. V. Danylova

“…Fukuyama’s concept is important and interesting because it draws attention to the sphere of human values, which essentially influences the basis of personality structure. Unlike traditional liberalism, which focuses on materialism and justice, Fukuyama considers the struggle for recognition, the spiritual search for human dignity and equality (or superiority) the major component of social transformation. …”
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Areas for action to promote positive forms of masculinities in preventing violence against women: a concept mapping study in Spain by Ariadna Cerdán-Torregrosa, Belén Sanz-Barbero, Daniel La Parra-Casado, Carmen Vives-Cases

“…Unequal gender relations produce differentiated positions in the social structure; gender roles that position men and women differently are defined and which are at the root of VAW. …”
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Anemia and associated factors among HIV/AIDS patients treated with antiretroviral therapy at Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia by Tadesse Adula Duguma, Teshale Worku, Mengistu Abayneh

“…Participants were selected with a convenient sampling technique, and pre-tested structured questionnaires were used for gathering important both socio-demographic and clinical data. …”
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