Combating hepatitis B and C by 2030: achievements, gaps, and options for actions in China by Shenglan Tang, Wenhui Mao, Shu Chen, Lei Guo, Jiahui Zhang

“…As part of a large-scale project assessing China’s progress in achieving health-related Sustainable Development Goals using quantitative, qualitative data and mathematical modelling, this paper summarises the achievements, gaps and challenges, and proposes options for actions for hepatitis B and C control. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Combustion Characteristics and Emission Formation in Marine Diesel Engines Using Biofuels: Chemical Mechanism Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics Simu... by Kwang-Sik Jo, Kyeong-Ju Kong, Seung-Hun Han

“…Optimal injection timing varies with biodiesel ratio: 13–15° BTDC for B0 reducing to 10–12° BTDC for B100. These quantitative insights enable evidence-based optimization of marine diesel engines for improved environmental performance while maintaining operational efficiency.…”
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Inverse Dynamics-Based Motion Planning for Autonomous Vehicles: Simultaneous Trajectory and Speed Optimization with Kinematic Continuity by Said M. Easa, Maksym Diachuk

“…Finally, this article evaluates the efficiency, speed, and quality of the predictions generated by the proposed method. …”
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Are people willing to share living space? Household preferences in Finland by Enni Ruokamo, Eliisa Kylkilahti, Michael Lettenmeier, Anne Toppinen

“…It is based on a large-scale random sample citizen survey (N = 1448) conducted in Finland focusing on multiple aspects of low-carbon housing. Both quantitative preference-related results and qualitatively analysed open question responses show that the concept of shared space use is relatively low in popularity. …”
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Derivation of surface models using satellite imagery deep learning architectures with explainable AI by Vivaldi Rinaldi, Francisco Gómez-Vela, Masoud Ghandehari

“…This is due to technical challenges (efficiency of coverage, etc), as well as cost. These are significant obstacles, particularly in the less wealthy regions of the world, many of which are experiencing the greatest increase in population and physical infrastructure. …”
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Efficacy of structured exercise and oat supplementation for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: protocol of a randomized controlled trial by Jiahui Yin, Lianying Wang, Ran Li, Xiaoguang Cheng, Haibo Wang, Yufeng Li

“…Discussion There are limited data on the efficiency of structured exercise and oat supplementation for NAFLD treatment. …”
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Analysis of the media coverage characteristics on radiation safety issues of the Saint-Petersburg and the Leningrad region population by A. M. Biblin

“…The study was performed by this system as a development and improvement of the Center’s works applicable to the registration, storage, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative information contained in the publications. …”
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Sustainable supply chain management practices and environmental performance in a developing country’s petroleum industry: the mediating role of operational performance by Ernest Mugoni, James Kanyepe, Marian Tukuta

“…</p><p>Methodology: A quantitative research approach was adopted, with data collected from 226 supply chain professionals. …”
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Reconstructing the Three-Dimensional Thermohaline Structure of Mesoscale Eddies in the South China Sea Using In Situ Measurements and Multi-Sensor Satellites by Zhiyuan Zhuang, Yanwei Zhang, Liuzhenyi Zhang, Weihan Ruan, Danni Lyu, Jiancheng Yu

“…However, the understanding and quantitative evaluation of the role that mesoscale eddies play in driving variations of thermohaline in the deep sea remains constrained due to the scarcity of in situ observations, particularly in marginal seas such as the South China Sea (SCS). …”
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Burnout and sleep problems among nurses working in a tertiary hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal. by Manoj Panthi Kanak, Smriti Pant

“…Burnout and sleep problems affects not just the well-being of nurses but also impacts their work efficiency resulting in reduced quality of care and safety of the patients. …”
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Teacher Trainees’ Perspectives on Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Plant Identification at a University in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa by Vuyokazi Momoti, Nozuko Nqabeni, Yolisa Christina Majija

“…The research employed a quantitative method, where participants were asked to install the Plantnet Application on their smartphones to identify various plants for their herbarium project. …”
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Hemp (<i>Cannabis salvia</i> L.) Cultivation: Chemical Fertilizers or Organic Technologies, a Comprehensive Review by Fatemeh Ahmadi, Daniel Kallinger, August Starzinger, Maximilian Lackner

“…Optimal rates and timing of application for these nutrients are discussed, with a focus on maximizing efficiency during the flowering stage, where nutrient uptake directly correlates with cannabinoid production. …”
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Reassessment of QTLs for late blight resistance in the tomato accession L3708 using a restriction site associated DNA (RAD) linkage map and highly aggressive isolates of Phytophtho... by Ai-Lin Chen, Chu-Yin Liu, Chien-Hua Chen, Jaw-Fen Wang, Yu-Chen Liao, Chia-Hui Chang, Mong-Hsun Tsai, Kae-Kang Hwu, Kai-Yi Chen

“…The RAD-seq data were used to construct a genetic linkage map containing 440 single nucleotide polymorphism markers. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis identified a new disease-resistant QTL specific to Pi733 on chromosome 2. …”
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Quality of the Teaching Process and its Factors of Influence from the Perspective of Future Business Specialists by Alexandra-Maria Drule, Irimie Emil Popa, Răzvan Nistor, Alexandru Chiş

“…This study takes a quantitative approach using a survey method and a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. …”
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Classification of biomedical lung cancer images using optimized binary bat technique by constructing oblique decision trees by Shobha Aswal, Neelu Jyothi Ahuja, Ritika Mehra

“…The MLSC is assessed in terms of both qualitative and quantitative measurements to study the capability of the proposed MLSC in classifying the instances more effectively than the conventional state-of-the-art methods.…”
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Traditional Chinese martial art Wushu to improve the mental state and physical fitness of students: designing space for optimal practice and training by Zhixing Tu, Lei Zhong, Jiahui Xie

“…This study investigates the impact of spatial-architectural determinants on the psychophysiological adaptation of Wushu practitioners within Chinese and European pedagogical systems.MethodsA mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative biomechanical assessments (n = 184 trainees) with qualitative ethnographic observations (24 training settings over 4-week immersion periods) and semi-structured interviews (n = 42 instructors). …”
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Elastic‒plastic analysis of rock surrounding a circular roadway considering plastic hardening and dilatancy characteristics by Peng Li, Ze Zhou, Youlin Xu, Yongjian Zhu, Bo Zhou, Changlun Sun, Xianqing Wang

“…The research results provide a theoretical basis and quantitative parameter support for stability evaluation and differential support design of deep roadways.…”
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Life cycle assessment of a luxury fashion brand’s HPP event booth in the context of circular economy by Duan Wu, Zixin Ren, Haoyue Lei, Shijian Zhao

“…It quantifies the environmental impact of HPPs, transitioning from qualitative assessments to quantitative analysis, and explores potential environmental protection strategies for brands when planning HPP events, particularly regarding the selection of construction materials. …”
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Аggregated methodology for determining human resources needs of the road transport sector in the region with specialized education by N. N. Yakunin, O. U. Frolov, N. V. Yakunina, V. V. Kotov

“…The application of the results of the work will increase the validity of the state task for the training of specialists in the motor transport profile in the regions, increase the efficiency of using budget funds and public funds for educational activities.…”
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A framework for the simulation of individual glycan coordinates to analyze spatial relationships within the glycocalyx by Sarah Fritsche, Sarah Fritsche, Leonhard Möckl, Leonhard Möckl, Leonhard Möckl, Leonhard Möckl

“…By integrating data from mass spectrometry and quantitative biological studies, these simulations aim to model possible experimental outcomes, which can then be used for further analysis, such as spatial point statistics. …”
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