A novel hybrid adaptive strategy for real-time dispatch and scheduling in renewable-integrated EV charging stations by Guo Hao, Qiu Pengfei, Zhang Jiahui, Bai Xiang, Yan Laiqing, Zia Ullah

“…Its deterministic MILP structure also lays a strong foundation for future integration with predictive or learning-based strategies in adaptive EV infrastructure planning.…”
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A Massive Image Recognition Algorithm Based on Attribute Modelling and Knowledge Acquisition by Guohua Li, An Liu, Huajie Shen

“…For the complexity of association relationships between attributes of incomplete data, a single-output subnetwork modelling method for incomplete data is proposed to build a neural network model with each missing attribute as output alone and other attributes as input in turn, and the network structure can deeply portray the association relationships between each attribute and other attributes. …”
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Public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK-based focus group study by Simon N Williams, Christopher J Armitage, Tova Tampe, Kimberly Dienes

“…Objective This study explored UK public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Design This qualitative study comprised five focus groups, carried out online during the early stages of the UK’s stay at home order (‘lockdown’), and analysed using a thematic approach.Setting Focus groups took place via online videoconferencing.Participants Participants (n=27) were all UK residents aged 18 years and older, representing a range of gender, ethnic, age and occupational backgrounds.Results Qualitative analysis revealed four main themes: (1) loss—participants’ loss of (in-person) social interaction, loss of income and loss of structure and routine led to psychological and emotional ‘losses’ such as loss of motivation, loss of meaning and loss of self-worth; (2) criticisms of government communication—participants reported a lack of trust in government and a lack of clarity in the guidelines around social distancing and isolation; (3) adherence—participants reported high self-adherence to social distancing guidelines but reported seeing or hearing of non-adherence in others; (4) uncertainty around social reintegration and the future—some participants felt they would have lingering concerns over social contact while others were eager to return to high levels of social activity.Most participants, and particularly those in low-paid or precarious employment, reported feeling that the social distancing and isolation associated with COVID-19 policy has had negative impacts on their mental health and well-being during the early stages of the UK’s ‘lockdown’.Conclusions A rapid response is necessary in terms of public health programming to mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 social distancing and isolation. …”
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Iran's Media Diplomacy Challenges in Tourism Marketing by Fateme Asgharian Kari, Sajad Ferdowsi

“…Data collection was carried out using a semi-structured questionnaire, and data analysis was conducted using the thematic analysis method. …”
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Code Compliance in Reinforce Concrete Design: A Comparative Study of USA Code (ACI) and Chinese Code (GB) by Lan Zhang, Hao Hu, Yi Fang, Zhenyu Qiang

“…This study evaluates the design process to illustrate when and where the codes will be applied and calculated through a design process where the loading and coefficient factors of different codes are analyzed. Software programs built-in codes are then used to design the structure to obtain the structure result in terms of volume of the concrete and weight of the rebar being calculated. …”
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Claudin 4 in pancreatic β cells is involved in regulating the functional state of adult islets by Hongtu Li, Abraham Neelankal John, Takahiro Nagatake, Yoko Hamazaki, Fang‐Xu Jiang

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Analysis of Modernization Movements in Housing During the Early Republican Period: Karabük, Türkiye by Ayşe Merve Saraçoğlu Gezer, Ayşen Esra Bölükbaşı Ertürk

“…The houses located in the Yenişehir district, which was selected because it contains concrete examples of the modernization efforts of the Early Republican Period of Türkiye and is an example of industrial housing production, have been numerically evaluated within the scope of this study with the data obtained from the space syntax analysis and the depthMapX program (v0.8.0). In this way, it raises the question of whether it is possible to create housing settlements for people in the transition from agricultural society to industrial society without disrupting the socio-cultural structure of society. …”
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Effects of the Combination of Chemical Pretreatments and Dry Grinding of the <i>Arundo donax</i> L. Plant by Patricia O. Schmitt, Débora da S. Rodrigues, Matheus de P. Goularte, Silvia H. F. da Silva, Marcilio M. Morais, Darci A. Gatto, Cláudia F. Lemons e Silva, Camila M. Cholant, André L. Missio

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Environmentally specific empowering leadership and organizational citizenship behavior toward the environment: The roles of green work engagement, psychological ownership, and envi... by Khutso Pitso Mankgele, Olawale Fatoki

“…Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze data collected from 525 mid-level managers working in three- to five-star hotels in the municipalities of Tshwane and Johannesburg using structured questionnaires. …”
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Remote Teaching During the Pandemic: Voices of Teachers from the Rural Municipal School in Caldas Novas, Goiás, Brazil by Jaqueline de Araújo Silvestre Batista, Luciana Ramos Jordão, Nara Rúbia Rodrigues do Nascimento Silva, Thiago Henrique Costa Silva

“…The central problem is understanding the challenges faced by teachers due to technological and structural limitations of remote teaching in rural areas. …”
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Assessing the dynamics of  Mycobacterium bovis infection in three French badger populations by Calenge, Clément, Payne, Ariane, Réveillaud, Édouard, Richomme, Céline, Girard, Sébastien, Desvaux, Stéphanie

“…We developed a Bayesian model of prevalence accounting for the spatial structure of the cases, the imperfect and variable sensitivity of the diagnostic tests, and the correlation of the infection status of badgers in the same commune caused by local factors (e.g., social structure and proximity to infected farms). …”
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The Effect of the numbered head together and pair check cooperative learning models for the understanding of grammar by Rini Angreni Hasibuan, Syofyan Hadi, Rahmawati

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Cloud software code generation via knowledge graphs and multi-modal learning by Fanlong Zhang, Huanming Chen, Quan Chen, Jianqi Liu

“…However, existing studies often overlook the full potential of leveraging multiple program representations, typically focusing on a single form derived from well-structured programs. …”
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Key drivers of success in online learning for undergraduate students in logistics and supply chain management by Patipol Homyamyen, Waiphot Kulachai, Layla Kurniawati, Thanapat Khaowisade, Weerayut Thaiposri

“…This study examines the relationships between teacher support, technology skills, learning motivation, and learning achievement in online learning among university students. Using Structural Equation Modeling through SmartPLS, the research evaluates the direct effects of teacher support and technology skills on learning motivation and achievement, along with the potential mediating role of learning motivation. …”
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Bridging Simulation and Practice in Medical History Taking: A Comprehensive Needs Assessment of Standardized Patient Competencies in Early Clinical Exposure by SANI BAIMAI, VORAWAN VANICHAROENCHAI, CHERDSAK IRAMANEERAT

“…Across both groups, the three most significant competency gaps were structured feedback on history-taking (PNImodified=0.186), realistic role portrayal (PNImodified=0.181), and appropriate feedback delivery (PNImodified=0.180).Conclusion: Addressing these competency gaps through structured standardized patient (SP) training programs will enhance the effectiveness of medical history-taking education in early clinical exposure (ECE). …”
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Evaluating the role of environmental auditing in green economic growth in Kazakhstan by Asset Kyzdarbekova, Azhar Nurmagambetova, Aliya Nurgaliyeva, Laila Bimendiyeva, Altynay Assanova, Sedep Mirzhakypova

“…By employing a descriptive research approach and leveraging structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis, the research explores Kazakhstan's environmental policies and empirical data from governmental and non-governmental reports, statistical audit findings, and academic literature. …”
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Energy-Efficient Smart Irrigation Technologies: A Pathway to Water and Energy Sustainability in Agriculture by Umar Daraz, Štefan Bojnec, Younas Khan

“…Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, data were collected from 384 farmers via structured questionnaires. Statistical analyses, including multiple linear regression, paired sample <i>t</i>-tests, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), were conducted. …”
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Social influences on Moroccan and Pakistani immigrant women’s access and use of cervical cancer screening in Catalonia, Spain: a social network analysis by Jone G. Lurgain, Paula Peremiquel-Trillas, Hakima Ouaarab-Essadek, Khadija Mellouki, Andleed Sarif, Guy Harling

“…We used a survey protocol and semi-structured interviews to explore how women’s contacts influence their CC screening behaviours. …”
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Beyond UTAUT: Integrating Digital Literacy and Voluntariness of Use to Understand Cashless Payment Behavior by Damayanti Kurnia Asri, Jani Tamtomo, Muhammad Kafa Billah, Evi Rinawati Simanjuntak

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Safety first, retention forever: enhancing commitment and reducing turnover through safety practices by Richard Sam-Mensah, Bernard B. B. Bingab, Kwame Owusu Boakye, Richard Kofi Boateng

“…The study used the quantitative approach and a structured questionnaire. The study used a sample of 281 security personnel. …”
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