Optimizing the balance among water use, food production, and ecosystem integrity at the regional scale by Qingsong Zhang, Yanfeng Wu, Guangxin Zhang, Y. Jun Xu, Boting Hu, Jinxuan Sun, Yexiang Yu, Yuedong Guo

“…Changes in water supply and demand under different scenarios affect the total arable land area and the structure of crop cultivation. Both irrigation efficiency and water diversion can ease WFE conflicts, with water-saving irrigation providing greater economic benefits for farmers. …”
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Cardiac fibroblast-mediated ECM remodeling regulates maturation in an in vitro 3D engineered cardiac tissue by Yongjun Jang, Myeongjin Kang, Yong Guk Kang, Dongtak Lee, Hyo Gi Jung, Dae Sung Yoon, Jongseong Kim, Yongdoo Park

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Fostering Physically Active Language Learning (PALL) Proficiency Among In-Service Language Teachers in Türkiye: A Mix-Method Exploration by Canan Demir Yıldız

“…Specifically, the research design included surveys to gather quantitative data and semi-structured interviews for qualitative insights. The data collection methods encompassed standardized questionnaires and in-depth interviews, which were analyzed using statistical methods and thematic analysis, respectively. …”
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Foreign trade relations between Russia and Armenia: features and trends by E. R. Ablitarov, A. O. Kaminskaya

“…An overview of the structure of exports and imports of Russia and Armenia for 2014 and 2021 is given. …”
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L’enseignement pour les sourds au Maroc : langue(s), surdité et représentation(s) by Saïda Belkadi

“…Several spoken and sign languages are centered around the teaching of MSA to deaf persons in three fields: oral, signed, and written. Associative structures, serving as schools for deaf Moroccan children, are trapped in an ambivalent position between adaptation and uniformization. …”
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The relationship between exercise participation satisfaction, exercise commitment, and exercise adherence intention according to peer relationships among Korean school sports club... by Tae Gyeom Jung, Myung Kyu Jung, Ji Hae Lee, Min Jun Kim

“…IntroductionThis study investigated the structural relationships among peer relationships, exercise participation satisfaction, exercise commitment, and exercise adherence intention in the context of Korean adolescents participating in school sports clubs. …”
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Coupling Effect of Waves and Currents on Dynamic Responses of a Semi-Submerged Floating Wind Turbine by Bang Wu, Biswajit Basu, Lin Chen, Xugang Hua, Wenxi Wang

“…A numerical model considering the wave–current interaction is introduced, which accounts for the frequency shifts and surface profile changes for waves traveling over currents. The dynamic structural model of the semi-submerged FOWT is established in ANSYS AQWA, where the aero-servo-structural loadings on tower and turbine were obtained from the FAST platform by using the FAST-to-AQWA coding program. …”
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Applicability of the decomposed theory of planned behavior for the evaluation of community-dwelling older adults’ acceptance in continuous usage of robot-assisted board games for c... by Chiu-Mieh Huang, Su-Fei Huang, Yu-Ting Chen, Ching-Hao Chang, Hsiu-Chun Chien, Ying-Jie Chang, Kuei-Yu Huang, Jong-Long Guo

“…Partial least-squares structural equation modeling was used to examine the correlations. …”
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Recursive Class Connectivity Classification (R3C) Applied to Binary Image Segmentation for Improved Infant Fingerprint Enhancement by Joao Leonardo Harres Dall Agnol, Luiz Fernando Puttow Southier, Jefferson Tales Oliva, Marcelo Teixeira, Rodrigo Minetto, Marcelo Filipak, Dalcimar Casanova, Erick Oliveira Rodrigues

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Qiṣṣatu Kifāḥi Maryama fī Al-Qur’āni Al-Karīmi (Taḥlīlun bi As-Sīmiyā’iyyāti As-Sardiyyati li A. J. Ghrīmāṣ) by Maila Nurul Izzati, Rohanda

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Applying the Scrum Method in Software Development for Undergraduate Thesis Project Implementation by Attaf Riski Putra Ramadhan, Indra Waspada, Nurdin Bahtiar, Adhe Setya Pramayoga

“…However, to date, there is no specific guideline or adaptation model that directs the application of Scrum in undergraduate thesis project settings, particularly within the Bachelor of Informatics Study Program at Diponegoro University. In this program, the final project is carried out individually by a student under the supervision of two academic advisors, forming a small team structure that differs from conventional Scrum configurations. …”
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Workplace Dynamics and the Potential for Fraud: A Qualitative Study in the Government Sector by Eka Wirajuang Daurrohmah, Pesi Suryani, Etik Ipda Riyani

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Protein Kinase-Major Sperm Protein (PK-MSP) Genes Mediate Recognition of the Fungal Necrotrophic Effector SnTox3 to Cause Septoria nodorum Blotch in Wheat by Zengcui Zhang, Katherine L. D. Running, Sudeshi Seneviratne, Amanda R. Peters Haugrud, Agnes Szabo-Hever, Gurminder Singh, Kateřina Holušová, István Molnár, Jaroslav Doležel, Timothy L. Friesen, Justin D. Faris

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Online Pedagogical Training during the COVID-19 Outbreak: Responses, Challenges, and Contributions by Adnan Gribiea, Zenab Elsana

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six pedagogical instructors to explore their roles as educators, their oversight of pedagogical training, the implementation of didactic workshops and practical work, and their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic across technological, pedagogical, and emotional dimensions. …”
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Innovative Mission Funding: Approaches Used by Assemblies of God Ghana in the Vision 3000 Initiative by Peter White, Mishael Donkor Ampofo

“…Through analysis of semi-structured interviews with 14 key stakeholders and extensive document review, the research explores how AG Ghana developed funding strategies combining traditional church giving with modern technological solutions. …”
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Examining Parents’ Views and Behaviors About Preschool Children’s Technology Use by Seden Yay, Özge Özel

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the descriptive analysis method. …”
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Harnessing the Potential of AI Tools for Student Thesis Research and Writing: An Appreciative Inquiry by Dan Namanya, Mennen Pearl C. Talibong

“…Utilizing the 4D model of appreciative inquiry, this study investigated the positive experiences of students using AI chatbots to write their theses, their ideal role in AI, methods to optimize the positive effects of AI chatbots, and approaches to promote a culture that accepts AI technology in research while upholding academic integrity. Using semi-structured interviews and focused group discussions with undergraduate students currently writing theses. …”
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Teachers’ understanding of technology usage in rural schools by Medwin Sepadi, Tukiso Kgaphola, Karabo Molapo

“…Using a qualitative single-case study design, the research employed semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with four purposively sampled teachers, analyzed through the TPACK framework. …”
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EQUAL AI: A Framework for Enhancing Equity, Quality, Understanding and Accessibility in Liberal Arts through AI for Multilingual Learners by Amin Davoodi

“…Consequently, this study introduces the EQUAL AI framework (Enhancing Equity, Quality, Understanding, and Accessibility in Liberal Arts through AI), a structured approach to utilizing AI to foster inclusion and innovation in liberal arts pedagogy. …”
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Psychosocial perspective on the integration of individuals deprived of liberty: a lexicometric analysis by Paula Morales Almeida, Pedro Alemán Ramos, Atteneri Medina Montesdeoca

“…Methods This qualitative research explores the perceptions of 16 former people deprived of liberty from Gran Canaria, Spain, focusing on their reintegration process. Semi-structured interviews provided direct and personal insights, analyzed using IRAMuTeQ software to identify key themes. …”
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