Until you have something to lose! Loss aversion and two-factor authentication adoption by Ahmad R. Pratama, Firman M. Firmansyah

“…While 2FA increases the security level of authentication methods, it also requires extra efforts that can translate to some level of inconvenience on the user's end. …”
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A spatial inventory of freshwater macroinvertebrate occurrences in the Guineo-Congolian biodiversity hotspot by Emmanuel O. Akindele, Abiodun M. Adedapo, Oluwaseun T. Akinpelu, Esther D. Kowobari, Oluwatosin C. Folorunso, Ibrahim R. Fagbohun, Tolulope A. Oladeji, Olanrewaju O. Aliu, Oluwatobiloba S. Adenola, Babasola W. Adu, Francis O. Arimoro, Sylvester S. Ogbogu, Sami Domisch

“…Aside from the underreporting and underestimation of freshwater ecosystems, the challenges regarding incorrect coordinates and taxonomical inaccuracies in freshwater species occurrence data pose another major hurdle that may hinder freshwater conservation efforts in the hotspot. Hence, for any biogeographic analysis, species distribution modelling or conservation initiative, it is crucial to use datasets that are, to the largest possible extent, free of spatial and taxonomic errors. …”
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Shaking table test study on the influence of environment vibration on the ancient city wall of Xi’an by Ruijuan Yang, Junlian Li, Masyitah Md Nujid

“…These insights are of considerable significance for the implementation of vibration isolation protection measures and the restoration efforts for this historical structure.…”
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Colonization as a Factor of Russian History in the Understanding of the Scholars of the 19th – early 20th Centuries by Nina S. Tsintsadze

“…Space was perceived as a valuable resource, and its scale as an achievement of the joint efforts of the state and society. The vastness of the state territory contributed to the establishment of a strong centralized power. …”
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Successful Expulsion of a Golf Ball from the Sigmoid Colon Using Volume Laxatives by James P. Grantham, Amanda Hii, Tim Bright, David Liu

“…Endoscopic removal of the golf ball was pursued under general anaesthesia. Despite protracted efforts, the golf ball was not able to be retrieved endoscopically. …”
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Performance of Partial and Cavity Type Squealer Tip of a HP Turbine Blade in a Linear Cascade by Levent Kavurmacioglu, Hidir Maral, Cem Berk Senel, Cengiz Camci

“…Numerical calculations indicate that partial and cavity squealer designs can be effective to reduce the aerodynamic loss and heat transfer to the blade tip. Future efforts will include novel squealer shapes for higher aerothermal performance.…”
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A Concept Mapping Study of Physicians’ Perceptions of Factors Influencing Management and Control of Hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa by Juliet Iwelunmor, Sarah Blackstone, Joyce Gyamfi, Collins Airhihenbuwa, Jacob Plange-Rhule, Bamidele Tayo, Richard Adanu, Gbenga Ogedegbe

“…Twelve physicians attending the Cardiovascular Research Training (CaRT) Institute at the University of Ghana, College of Health Sciences, were invited to complete a concept mapping process that included brainstorming the factors influencing optimal management and control of hypertension in patients, sorting and organizing the factors into similar domains, and rating the importance and feasibility of efforts to address these factors. The highest ranked important and feasible factors include helping patients accept their condition and availability of adequate equipment to enable the provision of needed care. …”
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Effect of Weather on COVID-19 Transmission and Mortality in Lagos, Nigeria by Christian Ogaugwu, Hammed Mogaji, Euphemia Ogaugwu, Uchechukwu Nebo, Hilary Okoh, Stanley Agbo, Andrew Agbon

“…This study contributes more knowledge on COVID-19 and will benefit efforts and decision-making geared towards its control.…”
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Formal Verification of ERC-Based Smart Contracts: A Systematic Literature Review by Rim Ben Fekih, Mariam Lahami, Salma Bradai, Mohamed Jmaiel

“…Finally, we discuss the research challenges and suggest some promising future directions to stir research efforts into this area.…”
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A comprehensive review of remote sensing techniques for monitoring Ulva prolifera green tides by Xiaomeng Geng, Xiaomeng Geng, Xiaomeng Geng, Huiru Li, Huiru Li, Le Wang, Weidong Sun, Yize Li

“…This review aims to guide future research efforts and technological innovations in this field.…”
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An analysis of the position of Islam and Islamic standards in the legal systems of Malaysia and Egypt by Mohammad Yosefzadeh, Mahdi Zare, Mohammad Mazhari

“…Although in countries like Malaysia and Egypt efforts have been made to consider a minimal role for religion in governance, a thorough examination of the subject will reveal the positive effects of religion in their constitutional legal systems. …”
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Spatial analysis of tsunami hazard based on numerical models and seismicity data in Pacitan Coastal Areas, Indonesia by Jumadi Jumadi, Huda Muhammad B., Alfatih Muhamad F., Umrotun Umrotun, Lotfata Aynaz, Muhammad Sadam F., Noermartanto Chintania A. T., Sasmi Annisa T.

“…Therefore, mitigation efforts are essential, including the development of tsunami modeling and evacuation strategies. …”
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How depression impacts on road traffic accidents among older adults and elderly Indians: Evidence from large scale nationally representative survey by Pritam Halder, Immanuel Joshua, Sayan Saha, Abhinav C. S. Kolachala, Risha Gupta, Anshul Mamgai, Sukhmeen Kaur, Ankita Chattopadhyay, Saumyarup Pal, Sayani Bisoi, Shivani Rathor

“…Conclusion: This study established the association between depression and road traffic accidents among older adults and elderly. Therefore, efforts must be taken to address mental health issues specially focusing on depression in them with proper policy implication more focused on front runners followed by aspirant states.…”
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Towards Sustainability: Tracking Carbon Footprint Trends at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife by Kgaphudi Wendy Madiope, Jacob Adedayo Adedeji, Sebataolo Rahlao

“…The insight gained paves the way for proactive steps to lower carbon emissions, coordinating conservation efforts with more general goals of sustainability and climate resilience. …”
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Effective Marine Monitoring with Multimodal Sensing and Improved Underwater Robotic Perception towards Environmental Protection and Smart Energy Transition by Hamidreza FARHADI TOLIE, REN Jinchang, Md Junayed HASAN, MA Ping, Somasundar KANNAN, LI Yinhe

“…Effective underwater sensing is crucial for environmental protection and sustainable energy transitions, particularly as we face growing challenges in marine ecosystem monitoring, resource management, and the need for efficient energy infrastructure. To support these efforts, we propose a multimodal sensing approach that enhances underwater detection and distance estimation by combining affordable sonar technology with stereo vision-based depth cameras. …”
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CardioMEMS in a Busy Cardiology Practice: Less than Optimal Implementation of a Valuable Tool to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions by Robby Singh, Leon Varjabedian, Georgy Kaspar, Marcel Zughaib

“…Our study revealed that 79% of eligible heart failure patients did not receive the device. Therefore, efforts need to be undertaken to improve physician and patient education of the device to complement the current standard of care for congestive heart failure.…”
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Advancing Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder Research: Insights from Transgenic Animal Models and Innovative Therapies by Xinyuejia Huang, Linglong Xiao, Mengqi Wang, Yang Wu, Hao Deng, Wei Wang

“…Although the development of animal models is ongoing, there remain many comprehensive summaries and updates in recent research, hampering efforts to develop novel treatments and enhance existing interventions. …”
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Rural-Urban Disparity in Premature Cancer Mortality in Young People Aged 15–44 Years in China, 2004–2021 by Chunrong Chen, Xing Xing, Shaojie Li, Bo Qu, Chunyu Liu, He Zhu, He Zhu

“…The five leading types of cancer deaths consistently remained liver, lung, leukemia, stomach, and other cancers in both rural and urban areas after 2013.ConclusionOur findings indicate that there were rural-urban disparities in cancer mortality in young people, which showed a different pattern compared to other age groups. More efforts are needed to develop effective early-onset cancer prevention strategies, with particular emphasis on liver cancer and rural areas.…”
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Xanthophore Distribution of Nemo (Amphiprion ocellaris) Skin Based on various Concentrations of Carotenoid Sources by Rini Pratiwi, Muhammad Yusri Karim, Dody Dh Trijuno

“…Abstract The decreased color intensity of  Nemo is related to the amount of carotenoid concentration in the xanthophore of Nemo's skin. Therefore, efforts are needed to maintain stable carotenoid production. …”
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HOLISTIC CARE-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION PREVENTS EARLY TEENAGE MARRIAGE AT ISLAMIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 4 BAOURNE BOJONEGORO by Wiwik Muhidayati, Titik Nuryanti, NUR AZIZAH, agus ari afandi, yuli Admasari

“…Therefore, it is important to know the influence of holistic care-based health education on efforts to prevent early teenage marriage. Method:  The design of this research is quasi-experimental with a pre-posttest control group design. …”
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