The Quality of Competence Through Nursing Career Paths Among Indonesian Nurses in Hospital Settings by Muhammad Hadi, Dina Rahmawati, Nyimas Heny Purwati, Dhea Natashia, Slametiningsih Slametiningsih, Idyatul Hasanah

“…It is important to note that the remaining variation is likely impacted by additional factors not included in the analysis. The guiding element has been identified as the primary determinant in the cultivation of quality competence within hospital settings while implementing nursing career routes. …”
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A closer look at the work behavior of Gen Z in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises of developing countries by I. Astuty, R. Astuti, S. Mahmud, V. Widodo

“…Finally, the study found that happiness at work mediated the relationship between motivation and performance as evidenced by a p-value of 0.000.CONCLUSION: The study suggested that motivation positively affected happiness at work and further enhanced performance. Additionally, job satisfaction could serve as a mediator between motivation and performance. …”
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Development of a structural equation model for sustainable construction practices in Nigeria by H. C. O. Unegbu, D. S. Yawas, B. Dan-asabe, A. A. Alabi

“…This is evidenced by substantial path coefficients: GPR → OC (β = 0.45), GPR → ATE (β = 0.58), GPR → FI (β = 0.75), GPR → SP (β = 0.49), all p < 0.01. Additionally, organizational culture significantly impacts sustainability dimensions, with OC → ATE (β = 0.55), OC → SP (β = 0.63), and OC → FI (β = 0.76), all p < 0.01. …”
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Design of pH-Responsive Nanomaterials Based on the Tumor Microenvironment by Liu Y, Si L, Jiang Y, Jiang S, Zhang X, Li S, Chen J, Hu J

“…These materials trigger drug release upon reaching the tumor microenvironment, enhancing therapeutic targeting and reducing toxicity to healthy cells. pH-responsive nanomaterials include organic nanomaterials, inorganic nanomaterials, and composite nanomaterials. Additionally, this review outlines the drug-loading strategies, application prospects, and challenges of pH-responsive nanomaterials, aiming to promote the development and clinical translation of this field.Keywords: tumor microenvironment, pH response, nanocarriers, drug-loading strategies, drug delivery system…”
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Granule-State Intelligent Mathematics for Analyzing Unseen Risks by Chong-fu Huang, Yun-dong Huang

“…All operations and models in traditional mathematics are operations and models in GSIM. In addition, the basic operations in GSIM should at least include averaging, cracking, interaction, stacking, and fusion. …”
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High sensitivity flexible strain sensor for motion monitoring based on MWCNT@MXene and silicone rubber by Muhammad Luthfi Hakim, Zufar Alfarros, Herianto Herianto, Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun

“…The sensor also has a fast response time of about 70 ms, it also has good stability during low (1–5%) and high (20–100%) strain cycle testing and can withstand up to 1200 loading and unloading cycles. In addition, the sensor effectively detects a wide range of body movements, including finger, wrist and knee movements. …”
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Enhancing the Hybrid Microgrid Performance with Jellyfish Optimization for Efficient MPPT and THD Estimation by the Unscented Kalman Filter by Nivedita Singh, M. A. Ansari, Manoj Tripathy, Pratiksha Gupta, Ikbal Ali, Adel Saleh Rawea

“…Overall, this study demonstrates the tremendous potential of JF in maximizing power generation in grid-connected systems with renewable energy sources while also highlighting the benefits of integrating additional components to further enhance the system performance.…”
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Azole Antifungal Consumption in Community Pharmacy Sales in Mainland Portugal: Trend Analysis from 2014 to 2023 by Sofia Moura, Paulo Duarte, Ana Sofia Oliveira, José Martinez-de-Oliveira, Ana Palmeira-de-Oliveira, Joana Rolo

“…In the specific case of fluconazole, there was an increase in expenditure, although the total number of packages suffered a decrease over the 10-year study period. Additionally, the defined daily dose (DDD) per 1000 inhabitants per day for fluconazole and itraconazole was lower compared to estimates from the last available survey (2009). …”
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Knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer and screening among migrant women: a qualitative study in Portugal by Inês Fronteira, Patrícia Marques, Sónia Dias, Ana Gama, Joana Silva

“…Healthcare professionals were identified as the preferred source of information; nevertheless, difficulties in delivering information on sensitive topics were reported by professionals. Additionally, participants agreed that peers and social networks may play a role in promoting screening among communities.Conclusions Healthcare professionals and community actors are paramount to promote CCS among migrant women, especially through culturally adapted awareness interventions and health-promoting activities engaging local communities and social networks of women. …”
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Effect of chikungunya, Mayaro and Una virus coinfection on vector competence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by Tessa M. Visser, Haidong D. Wang, Sandra R. Abbo, Chantal B.F. Vogels, Constantianus J.M. Koenraadt, Gorben P. Pijlman

“…After RNA extractions from mosquito bodies and saliva, the presence and relative quantity of each virus in coinfected mosquitoes was determined. …”
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Ultrasound Biomicroscopy Observation of Suspicious Primary Angle Closure Combined with the Relaxation of Zonule by Jingjing Ma, Nan Jiang, Zhongtai Jiang, Jing Lin, Cui Li, Guiqiu Zhao

“…From June 2019 to November 2020, 39 patients (50 eyes) with PACS in the Ophthalmology Department of Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital who underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation were selected as the PACS group. 32 patients (50 eyes) who underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation were selected as the normal group. In addition to routine preoperative examinations such as visual acuity, noncontact intraocular pressure, axis length (AL), and ocular B-ultrasound examination, UBM examinations were also performed, including measuring the central anterior chamber depth (ACD), the maximum transverse diameter of the ciliary process at both ends (STS), the vertical distance between the anterior apex of the lens and the maximum transverse diameter at both ends of the ciliary processes (h), and angle opening distance (AOD500), iris-zonule distance (IZD), trabecular-ciliary process distance (TCPD), trabecular-iris angle (TIA), iris thickness (IT), trabecular-ciliary process angle (TCPA), and anterior placement of the ciliary body (APCB) at four quadrants (superior, nasal, inferior, and temporal quadrants). …”
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Microsimulation models on child and adolescent health: a scoping review protocol by Filipa Sampaio, Claire de Oliveira

“…We will present our findings at relevant conferences and publish our results in an appropriate peer-reviewed academic journal. In addition, we will use this information to guide the development of a microsimulation model on child and adolescent health for use in the Swedish context.Registration details https://osf.io/a8txn/…”
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Impact of IBR Location and Parameters on Inter-Area Oscillation Modes in Bulk Power Grids by Shuchismita Biswas, Xue Lyu, Quan Nguyen, Xiaoyuan Fan, Minghui Lu, Wei Du

“…Conclusions from this study will help utilities understand 1) if/which inter-area modes will continue to be of concern in their footprints in an IBR-dominated future, and 2) identify areas where the displacement of synchronous machines may significantly alter the properties of existing modes, necessitating additional analysis during interconnection studies.…”
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Innovation Mirage: The Role of Technological Uncertainty in Military Instability by I. A. Istomin

“…The empirical cases are selected in order to cover the period marked by the intensification of qualitative arms races between states. In addition, it is also the period most often used to substantiate the offense-defense balance theory. …”
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Exploring potential therapeutic targets for small cell lung cancer based on transcriptomics combined with Mendelian randomization analysis by Zhicheng Liao, Pengcheng Jia, Yifan Li, Zhihui Zheng, Jizhou Zhang

“…Based on expression quantitative trait loci data and the genome-wide association study data of SCLC, MR analysis was used to screen the genes closely related to SCLC disease, which intersect with DEGs to obtain co-expressed genes (CEGs), and the biological functions and pathways of CEGs were further explored by enrichment analysis. In addition, the CIBERSORT algorithm was applied to assess the level of immune cell infiltration in SCLC and to analyze the correlation between CEGs and immune cells. …”
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Seeing the Sound: Multilingual Lip Sync for Real-Time Face-to-Face Translation by Amirkia Rafiei Oskooei, Mehmet S. Aktaş, Mustafa Keleş

“…While this work focuses on three languages, its modular design allows scalability to additional languages. However, further testing in broader linguistic and cultural contexts is required to confirm its universal applicability, paving the way for a more interconnected and inclusive world where language ceases to hinder human connection.…”
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The Effects of Hybridization and Parasite Infection on the Survival and Behaviour of Endangered Landlocked Salmon Subject to Predation—Implications for Genetic Rescue by Aslak Eronen, Matti Janhunen, Pekka Hyvärinen, Raine Kortet, Anssi Karvonen

“…The negative effects of infection were particularly pronounced in the anadromous salmon due to lower infection resistance, compared to the landlocked salmon. Hybridization per se did not affect the activity levels of salmon, but overwintering activity correlated positively with eye cataract coverage, and summer activity was highest in anadromous salmon. …”
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Nutritional care for children with feeding difficulties and disabilities: A scoping review. by Alyssa Klein, Malia Uyehara, Andrew Cunningham, Madina Olomi, Kristen Cashin, Catherine M Kirk

“…The combination of challenges in identifying feeding difficulties and disabilities, a lack of understanding of the link between disabilities and feeding, and weak or nonexistent referral or specialized services puts these children at risk of malnutrition. Additionally, their families face challenges providing the care they need, including coping with high care demands, accessing support, obtaining appropriate foods, and managing stigma. …”
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Elastoplastic Analysis of Circular Opening Based on a New Strain-Softening Constitutive Model and Its Engineering Application in Hydraulic Fracturing by T. Yang, Q. S. Ye

“…Therefore, it can be applied to a wider range of rock masses. In addition, the correctness of the solution is validated by comparing with the traditional solutions. …”
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Integrated analysis of dermatomyositis reveals heterogeneous immune infiltration and interstitial lung disease-associated endotype by Xinzhi Xu, Tianwen Qiu, Kexin Sun, Xue Han, Junxia Huang, Xiuyuan Wang, Jianchao Ge, Ji Yang

“…Transcriptomic data from skin samples was utilized to assess immune infiltration and investigate the correlation between protein and mRNA levels of biomarkers. Additionally, the prognostic value and clinical significance of identified biomarkers were validated through follow-up studies of DM patients and immunofluorescence analysis of skin tissues. …”
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