Exploring initiation process and cultural identity towards young adult vapers in China: a qualitative comparison between single and dual users by Jingzhong Xie, Keda Wu

“…Thematic analysis was employed to identify themes related to their initiation process and the cultural identity of e-cigarette use.ResultThree themes emerged regarding e-cigarette usage behavior among the young adult were identified: (i) e-cigarette initiation process and use pattern, (ii) temporal orientations towards risks and benefits, and (iii) self-construction of individual and relationship. …”
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Reducing Trade Document Processing Time Between Sri Lanka and its South Asian Neighbours by Applying Blockchain and Machine Learning Solutions by R. A. C. N. Rathnayake

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To the problem of the use of content and language integrated learning technique (CLIL) in the process of training in the program of “oil and gas engineering” (bachelor degree level... by Ludmila Vladimirovna Chistobaeva, Elena Vladimirovna Kiseleva

“…The method of selection, generalization and dissemination of advanced pedagogical experience is used. …”
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The process of interruption in Spanish judicial contexts. A pragmalinguistic approach / El proceso de interrupción en los contextos judidicales españoles by Susana Ridao Rodrigo

“…Finalizamos el artículo con una conclusión general: las interrupciones que tienen lugar durante los interrogatorios se consideran más o menos descorteses en función del papel del interruptor.Summary: In this paper our aims are based on the analysis of Spanish judicial contexts from a pragmalinguistic perspective; more specifically we want to make a contribution to the various studies on the phenomenon of (im)politeness, particularly the process of interruption. …”
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Modeling and Evaluation of Ömerli Basin (Mardin, Southeastern Türkiye) Groundwater Potential using the GIS-Based Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach by Veysel Aslan

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How do critical care staff respond to organisational challenge? A qualitative exploration into personality types and cognitive processing in critical care. by K E Grailey, E J Murray, J Billings, S J Brett

“…The existence of perfectionist and pragmatic cognitive processing styles were identified as one theme emerging from a prior analysis of these interview transcripts. …”
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Implementation and ethical issues of an eHealth-facilitated integrated care model in stem cell transplantation: A qualitative process evaluation study by Linda Wienands, Julia Krumme, Sabina De Geest, László Kovács, Alexandra Teynor, Sabine Valenta, Lynn Leppla

“…While the SMILe–ICM was generally viewed as valuable, perspectives varied regarding standardized procedures, including eHealth, and care coordination practices. …”
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The Effects of Using Chemicals to Remove Slime from African Giant Land Snails Flesh during Processing on Some Nutritional and Biochemical Parameters by Agbor Esther Etengeneng, Lamye Glory Moh, Suffo Kamela Arnaud Landry

“…Groups of snails were processed with these chemicals at three different concentrations. …”
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Methodology of Organizing and Conducting Distance Olympiads in Korean as a Second Foreign Language in the Process of Professional Training of Future Foreign Language Teachers by I. Yu. Larionova

“…The article presents analysis of the distance Olympiad’s results, examples of tasks for each round and the main criteria for evaluating the tasks. …”
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NATURAL-SCIENCE EDUCATION: SCIENTIFIC AND RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE CORRELATION IN THE VIEW OF A SYMMETRY PRINCIPLE. Ch. 2. Examples of religious content selection in general natural sci... by Vitalii L. Gapontsev, Marina G. Gapontseva

“…The relational nature of phenomena such as «life» and «death» in the course of universe evolution as a general trend is considered as the process of lowering the degree of symmetry of matter after the Big Bang wherein the Universe was created. …”
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Influence of On-farm Pesticide Practices and Processing Methods on Pesticide Residue Levels in Potato Tubers (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Nyandarua County, Kenya by Millicent Kanario, Joseph Wafula Matofari, John Masani Nduko

“…Also, the study evaluated the effect of various heat processing methods on the pesticide residue levels in potatoes. …”
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Defining national research priorities for prostate cancer in Zambia: using the Delphi process for comprehensive cancer policy setting in sub-Saharan Africa by Ajay Aggarwal, Janet Seeley, Virginia Bond, Kennedy Lishimpi, John Kachimba, Musonda Simwinga, Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Susan Msadabwe, Dorothy Chilambe Lombe, Monde Mwamba, Richard Muhumuza, Victor Mapulanga

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Jacmel, entre rêve et réalité by Jean Davoigneau, Isabelle Duhau

“…A last category comprises the houses built in concrete, a sign of how the city’s appearance is in the process of change. Concrete is gradually replacing wood, mud bricks, bricks or traditional masonry. …”
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Analysis of piston seals efficiency in silent pump units using analysis of deformed state of compression chamber cylindrical part by D. S. Titov, S. S. Busarov, I. P. Aistov

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CONSTRUCTING LESSONS ACCORDING TO FEDERAL STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS (FSES) by A. P. Usol’tsev, E. P. Antipova

“…The article describes a general algorithm of a lesson constructing which will allow the teacher to algorythmize and optimize the process of lesson preparation according to the requirements of the FSES of the system of general education. …”
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Prospects and directions of digital transformation of Russian oil and gas companies by A. S. Flaksman, N. G. Lyubimova

“…Relevant digital technologies are proposed for use for each stage of the oil cycle, considering the technological and economic features, and the possibility of introducing digital technologies into the business processes of oil and gas companies is assessed. In the final part of the article, based on the analysis of the prospects for the implementation of digital economy technologies in oil and gas companies, the results from the implementation of these technologies are identified, which manifest themselves both in the financial aspect and in intangible assets. …”
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Exploring Optimisation Strategies Under Jump-Diffusion Dynamics by Luca Di Persio, Nicola Fraccarolo

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Managerial elites and electorate of southern Russia in connection with the 2024 presidential elections: external and internal factors of stabilization and destabilization by V. S. Semenov

“…An analysis of the impact of management measures on the economic situation in the southern region allowed us to draw conclusions about the reasons for the overall economic growth of the country, which was manifested in the growth of wages while maintaining prices for most goods, low unemployment, a general decrease in the poverty level and, ultimately, determined the election results. …”
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Sequential Model of Economic System and Constrained Pareto Optimality by Zoran Popovic, Marko Backović

“…After defining the appropriate general economic equilibrium model which involves asset markets in the absence of arbitrage process, further analysis is focused on the examination of Pareto optimality of economic system. …”
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Perceptions of stress among university teachers by Efraim Carlos Costa, Maria Márcia Bachion, Lorany Ferreira de Godoy, Ludmila de Ornellas Abreu

“…The BOGDAN & BIKLEN (1994) model was used for the analysis. Seventy one teachers participated. Four categories were identified: the teachers perceive Stress Indicators, such as body aches, somnolence, palpitation. …”
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