A Multicriteria Approach to Support Task Allocation in Projects of Distributed Software Development by Marum Simão Filho, Plácido R. Pinheiro, Adriano B. Albuquerque, Régis P. S. Simão, Raimundo S. N. Azevedo, Luciano C. Nunes

“…Results of the experiences and evaluations held during this work present evidence that the proposed approach is flexible, adaptable, and easy to understand and to use. …”
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Sequential Defense Strategies: From Ant Recruitment to Leaf Toughness by Danilo F. B. dos Santos, Eduardo S. Calixto, Helena M. Torezan-Silingardi, Kleber Del-Claro

“…These results highlight <i>E. gracilipes’</i> adaptive flexibility by attracting protective ants when vulnerable and enhancing structural defenses as leaves develops, <i>E. gracilipes</i> minimizes herbivory impact. …”
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Quality management of production processes of engineering products in the network by Ya. V. Denisova

“…Result: as a result of a study on the analysis of quality management models of the production process, their distinctive characteristics are determined in relation to the network, the core of which is a machine-building enterprise, which made it possible to develop an intersectoral model of a quality management system, the use of which allows obtaining such network effects as the achievement of integrated production support at all stages of the life cycle; reducing transaction costs, increasing the flexibility of the design and production of new science-intensive and high-tech products, which makes it possible to increase the level of technological sovereignty of the industry by strengthening cooperation ties. …”
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Dynamic Functional Ability in Lacrosse Players in Relation to Development of Sport-Related Onset of Musculoskeletal Pain by Zane Thompson, Joseph G. Wasser, Kevin R. Vincent, Heather K. Vincent

“… # Methods Lacrosse players (N=128) were stratified into three groups: 12-14.9 yrs, 15-18 yrs and >18 yrs. Thomas test (hip flexibility), Ober's test (iliotibial band tightness), and Ely's test (rectus femoris tightness) were performed. …”
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Digital Competence of Young Adults in Poland by Małgorzata Ćwiek, Katarzyna Maj-Serwatka

“…Moreover, employees are required to be more flexible. As a consequence, there is a need to adapt to changing trends in the labour market, and to constantly learn and acquire new competences, including digital competences. …”
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Marginalisation and stereotypes relating to the elderly in the context of social changes and family problems. Generation gap and methods of prevention in Poland by Bartosz Łukaszewski, Leon Szot, Mirosław Kalinowski, Iwona Niewiadomska

“…Next it should be stated that the perception of emotional, interpersonal relationships as the stable relationships, not flexible, based also on the traditional values and traditional way of defining the family, is negatively correlated with the age of individual (r=-0,319). …”
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Comparison of physical fitness in elderly submitted to different physical exercise interventions by Leonardo Campos, Priscila Nakamura, Eduardo Kokubun

“…For the evaluation of physical skills (strength, agility, coordination and flexibility), the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) set of tests was performed. …”
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Proceso del cuidado enfermero aplicado a adulto mayor con pancreatitis aguda edematosa e infección pulmonar by Ana Elizabeth Deza Girón, María del Rosario Peñalva Peralta, Delia Olinda Pocohuanca Turpo, Ana María Villafani Arenas

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The die is cast: Sweden and Finland’s long road to NATO by E. V. Korunova

“…The second section shows how the Finnish neutrality model, initially focused on building special relations with the USSR, and a more flexible Swedish non–aligned policy, facilitated convergence of the two states, as well as their cooperation with the Nordic members of NATO. …”
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Construcción de una Identidad Profesional consistente como palanca para el cambio by Miguel Angel Gastelurrutia

“…En el mundo de la farmacia se han identificado varias identidades profesionales diferentes lo que puede dar idea de un cierto grado de ambigüedad en el rol que se espera de este profesional y de una falta de dirección clara y de la caracterización de aquello que hace “único” al farmacéutico, aunque también puede sugerir una visión flexible y amplia del rol de este profesional. Para que el rol asistencial que promueven las diferentes organizaciones profesionales a nivel internacional se convierta en una realidad, y la profesión se reprofesionalice, los estudiantes deben construir una identidad sólida para lo que se debe comenzar a trabajar desde los estudios de grado. …”
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Experience of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for those with mild traumatic brain injury (ACTion mTBI): A qualitative descriptive study. by Josh W Faulkner, Jason Chua, Amabelle Voice-Powell, Deborah L Snell, Maree Roche, John Moffat, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Alice Theadom

“…., being present and being able to step back) and 2) "contextual factors that enabled intervention effectiveness" which included being equipped with tools, cultural and spiritual responsiveness, the therapeutic connection, and the intervention having a structured yet flexible approach to order of delivery to meet individual needs. …”
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Investigation of Gamma Radiation Shielding in NiMnGa-Doped Multifunctional Smart Polymer Composites Using Geant4 and WinXCOM by Mediha Kök, Mustafa Ersin Pekdemir, Seçil Niksarlıoğlu, Serpil Yalçın Kuzu, Mustafa Kaya

“…Notably, composites with 15% NiMnGa exhibited superior performance, comparable to traditional heavy metals, while maintaining the lightweight and flexible nature of polymer-based materials. The strong agreement between Geant4 and WinXCOM results further validates the computational approach. …”
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Data Overlay Mesh in Distributed Clouds Allowing Collaborative Applications by Milos Simic, Jovana Dedeic, Milan Stojkov, Ivan Prokic

“…Finally, we ensure that the model provides accurate access and redistribution of shareable (CPU, RAM, disk) and non-shareable resources through graph transformation theory, with correctness validated using multiparty session types. That enables more flexible programming for collaborative applications, improving connectivity across distributed storage systems, and allowing resource borrowing between applications within the same organization. …”
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Time to speed up, not slow down: A narrative review on the importance of community-based physical activity among older people by Robyn Hambrook, Geoff Middleton, Daniel C Bishop, Lee Crust, David R Broom

“…Our findings showed that community-based group exercise programmes have been found to positively enhance older adult’s physical function, improving mobility and flexibility. The primary components related to successful ageing are: 1) The absence of disease and disability, 2) the maintenance of physical and cognitive function, and 3) continued involvement in social activities. …”

Advancing genome editing to improve the sustainability and resiliency of animal agriculture by Diane Wray-Cahen, Anastasia Bodnar, Caird Rexroad, Frank Siewerdt, Dan Kovich

“…However, they will not be able to access these tools unless flexible approaches are in place that encourage innovation and allow safe innovations to be used on farms. …”
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Presenting a comprehensive multi-scale evaluation framework for participatory modelling programs: A scoping review. by Grace Yeeun Lee, Ian Bernard Hickie, Jo-An Occhipinti, Yun Ju Christine Song, Adam Skinner, Salvador Camacho, Kenny Lawson, Adriane Martin Hilber, Louise Freebairn

“…<h4>Discussion & conclusion</h4>The presented novel framework brings together a significant knowledge base into a flexible, cross-sectoral evaluation effort that considers the whole participatory modelling process. …”
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VisGraphVar: A benchmark generator for Assessing Variability in Graph Analysis Using Large Vision-Language Models by Camilo Chacon Sartori, Christian Blum, Filippo Bistaffa

“…Geometric structures, particularly graphs with their inherent flexibility and complexity, serve as an excellent benchmark for evaluating these models&#x2019; predictive capabilities. …”
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Work engagement, resilience and turnover intentions among nurses: a mediation analysis by Collins Atta Poku, Jonathan Bayuo, Veronica Adwoa Agyare, Nana Kobi Sarkodie, Victoria Bam

“…Among factors that can improve work engagement and resilience to reduce turnover include conducting regular engagement assessments, fostering positive workplace cultures, employing flexible scheduling practices, and offering resources for personal and professional development.…”
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Families’ Experiences With Family-Focused Web-Based Interventions for Improving Health: Qualitative Systematic Literature Review by Diana Zhu, Aimee L Dordevic, Zoe E Davidson, Simone Gibson

“…Six themes were identified on families’ experiences: connecting with others, agency of learning, program reputability or credibility, program flexibility, meeting participants’ needs regarding program content or delivery, and impact on lifestyle. …”
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Covid-19 And Performance of Selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Kabale District, Uganda. by Karungi, Molly

“…Organizations need to be flexible and adaptive in their strategies to respond to unexpected events such as pandemics. …”
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