Exploring Barriers to the Adoption of Digital Technologies for Circular Economy Practices in the Construction Industry in Developing Countries: A Case of Ghana by Hayford Pittri, Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee Godawatte, Osabhie Paul Esangbedo, Prince Antwi-Afari, Zhikang Bao

“…Despite the potential of digital transformation to enhance resource efficiency and waste reduction, numerous barriers hinder its adoption. …”
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Groundwater level prediction using an improved SVR model integrated with hybrid particle swarm optimization and firefly algorithm by Sandeep Samantaray, Abinash Sahoo, Falguni Baliarsingh

“…The goal was to identify the variables that were most efficient in predicting GWL. The SVR-FFAPSO model performs best in GWL forecasting for Khuntuni station, according to the quantitative analysis with correlation coefficient (R) = 0.9978, Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) = 0.9933, mean absolute error (MAE) = 0.00025 (m), root mean squared error (RMSE) = 0.00775 (m) during the training phase. …”
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The Evaluation of Spatial Allocation and Sustainable Optimization Strategies for Sports Venues in Urban Planning Based on Multi-Source Data: A Case Study of Xi’an by Dongxu Xiong, Chenxi Shao, Rui Zhang

“…These strategies aim to optimize the distribution of public sports venues in Xi’an to improve fairness and operational efficiency in service delivery while promoting sustainable urban development.…”
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Assessment of the level of digital maturity of the national tax administration system by E. O. Balaev

“…There is a need to improve the efficiency of tax administration in the dynamically developing digital world. …”
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Determination of parameters of reliability-oriented maintenance of coal mine dump trucks by Chernyh V.G., Otrokov A.V., Grinko D.A., Grinko A.A., Mironova A.O., Bogatyrev A.R.

“…In today's world, where technology is developing at an incredible rate, and requirements for safety and production efficiency are becoming more stringent, a risk-based approach to mining equipment maintenance is very relevant. …”
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Protocol for RNA interference in gene expression in adult insects of Triatoma infestans (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) by Lourdes E. Córdoba, Alicia R. Pérez de Rosas, Beatriz A. García, María M. Stroppa

“…We then detail procedures for collecting and extracting RNA from heads at different time points and evaluating silencing efficiency using quantitative reverse-transcription PCR (RT-qPCR).For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Córdoba et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.…”
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Comparative Evidence for Innovative Models for Infrastructure Financing in Ghana by Kayode David KOLAWOLE

“…Public-private partnerships (PPPs) enhance project efficiency and accountability by distributing risks between the public and private sectors. …”
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The Integration of the Ethical Dimension into Business Education by Monica Petcu, Eduard Dinu

“…Based on the specialised literature review, the observations at the level of organisations, the analysis and structuring of structural-phenomenological information, we disseminated the objectives and requirements of a curriculum focused on business ethics. The quantitative analysis of students` perception of the discussed issue was made by means of a survey carried out among students enrolled in Master`s programmes, based on a questionnaire. …”
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Generative AI in Healthcare: Insights from Health Professions Educators and Students by Chaoyan Dong, Derrick Chen Wee Aw, Deanna Wai Ching Lee, Siew Ching Low, Clement C. Yan

“…Results showed that students demonstrated higher GenAI adoption rates (68.7%) compared to educators (38.5%), with GenAI perceived as valuable for efficiency, research, and personalized learning. However, concerns included over-reliance on GenAI, diminished critical thinking, and ethical implications. …”
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Entrepreneurial Skill Augmented Neural Network (ESANN): A Deep Learning Approach for Enhancing Entrepreneurial Competencies in Teachers by Jian Li

“…The developed model delivered 92.5% predictive accuracy, surpassing other baseline approaches regarding performance efficiency and accuracy. ESANN serves as a deep learning framework for educational development, which provides individualized and flexible learning solutions for teacher training on a large scale. …”
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Diffusion-Weighted Imaging-Based Differentiating between Benign and Malignant Ovarian Lesions by Ali Reza Eftekhari Moghadam, Milad Jalilian, Forouzan Absalan, Farhad Heidari

“…The signals of DWI (qualitative) and ADC values (quantitative DWI) of the lesion components were analyzed separately. …”
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Optimizing capacity, occupancy, and turnover rate of fisheries cold storages in Lampung Province: A needs analysis by Riadi Septa, Damar Ario, Purnamadewi Yeti Lis, Pertiwi Setyo, Wahyudin Yudi

“…Efficient supply chain management is essential for maintaining the freshness of fishery products and minimizing spoilage. …”
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Precision in peak parameter estimation for Gaussian and Lorentzian profiles: Guidelines for instrument optimization by Yuuki Hagiwara, Tatsu Kuwatani

“…This framework enables quantitative evaluation of the effects of equipment and experimental design improvements on measurement precision. …”
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Two phase sinusoidal pulse width modulation with remodulation in the "converter – electric motor system" by A. V. Saushev, I. V. Belousov, V. F. Samoseiko

“…Intermodulation leads to the appearance of low frequency harmonics in the composition of voltages and is the reason for a decrease in the energy efficiency of "the converter – electric motor" system.Goal. …”
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Development of Learning Management System with Gamification Approach for Project-Based Learning by Rengga Prakoso Nugroho, Yerry Soepriyanto, Agus Wedi

“…The data collected for this study is quantitative data obtained using the Technology Acceptance Model questionnaire and the level of student engagement in the learning process. …”
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Excessive Borrowing in Debt Policy of the Russian Federation by O. G. Dmitrieva

“…Special attention was paid to the budget surplus and the quantitative analysis of the state debt growth in the framework of surplus budgets. …”
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Development of a Novel Biomechanical Framework for Quantifying Dynamic Risks in Motor Behaviors During Aircraft Maintenance by Mingjiu Yu, Di Zhao, Yu Zhang, Jing Chen, Gongbing Shan, Ying Cao, Jun Ye

“…To address this limitation, this study introduces a novel quantitative WMSD risk assessment model that leverages 3D motion data collected through an optical motion capture system. …”
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Development and Validation of Eltrombopag Determination in Human Plasma Blood by HPLC-MS Method by А. М. AL-Dhuraibi, A. L. Kulikov, M. V. Pokrovskiy

“…Normally, HPLC methods should provide time, accuracy, and sensitivity as a result, it is necessary to develop fast or ultra-fast methods such as LC-MS/MS without any loss in sensitivity or separation efficiency.Aim. We aimed to develop and validate a method for the quantitative determination of eltrombopag levels in human plasma by using HPLC with mass spectrometric detection for performing the analytical part of pharmacokinetic studies.Materials and methods. …”
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Complexity of reference consultations for undergraduate and graduate students in an academic library by Naděžda Firsová, Jana Hinke, Luboš Smutka

“…A case study methodology with quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics and correlation tests, was applied. …”
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On the reliability of image analysis for bubble size distribution measurements in electrolyte solutions in stirred reactors by Federico Alberini, Francesco Nerini, Niccolò Mandolini, Francesco Maluta, Alessandro Paglianti, Nicodemo Di Pasquale, Giuseppina Montante

“…Bubble size significantly influences mass transfer rates and process efficiency, necessitating accurate measurement methods. …”
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