Effect of social media influencers on brand preferences through trust: Moderating role of emotional attachment by Khansa Zaman, Sajjad Nawaz Khan, Muhhamad Abbas, Amani AbdAlatti

“…  Acknowledgment The authors extend their appreciation to the deanship of scientific research at King Khalid University for funding this work through a large group research project under grant number (RGP. 2/554/45).…”
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Evaluation of organized hunting as a management technique for overabundant white‐tailed deer in suburban landscapes by Scott C. Williams, Anthony J. Denicola, Thom Almendinger, Jody Maddock

“…Annual or periodic population estimates were conducted using aerial counts and road‐based distance sampling to assess trends. Initial populations, some of which were previously subjected to regulated unorganized hunting, ranged from approximately 30–80 deer/km2. …”
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Enhancing synchrotron radiation micro-CT images using deep learning: an application of Noise2Inverse on bone imaging by Yoshihiro Obata, Dilworth Y. Parkinson, Daniël M. Pelt, Claire Acevedo

“…Simulated-dose datasets were created by sampling projection data at full, one-half, one-third, one-fourth and one-sixth frequencies of an in situ SRµCT mechanical test. …”
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Covid-19 And Performance of Selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Kabale District, Uganda. by Karungi, Molly

“…The study used a survey design and a sample size of 371 respondents who were selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. …”
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Effect of Integrated Pest Management in Banana Farms in Rwenkobwa Town Council Ibanda District. by Baguma, Christopher

“…Employing a descriptive survey design, the study targeted a population of 100 banana farmers, with a sample size of 80 respondents selected through simple random sampling. …”
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An intelligent algorithm for identifying dropped blocks in wellbores by Qian Wang, Zixuan Yang, Chenxi Ye, Wenbao Zhai, Xiao Feng

“…Feature extraction algorithms, including the principal component analysis bounding box method, triangular meshing method, triaxial projection method, local curvature method, and model segmentation projection method, were employed, which resulted in the extraction of 32 feature parameters from the point cloud data. …”
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Ultra-sparse reconstruction for photoacoustic tomography: Sinogram domain prior-guided method exploiting enhanced score-based diffusion model by Zilong Li, Jiabin Lin, Yiguang Wang, Jiahong Li, Yubin Cao, Xuan Liu, Wenbo Wan, Qiegen Liu, Xianlin Song

“…In scenarios where photoacoustic signal acquisition is insufficient due to sparse-view sampling, conventional direct reconstruction methods significantly degrade image resolution and generate numerous artifacts. …”
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Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) landraces in Mozambique and neighbouring Southern African countries harbour genetic loci with potential for climate adaptation by Mercy Wairimu Macharia, Leonardo Caproni, Marta Solemanegy, Robel Takele, Rogerio Marcos Chiulele, Paulino Munisse, Manuel Amane, Mario Enrico Pè, Roberto Buizza, Matteo Dell’Acqua

“…We use a genotyping-by-sequencing approach to describe the diversity in the collection and we concurrently characterize historical and projected climate at sampling points of landraces in search of genomic signatures of local adaptation. …”
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Efficient Urban Tree Species Classification via Multirepresentation Fusion of Mobile Laser Scanning Data by Yinchi Ma, Peng Luan, Yujie Zhang, Bo Liu, Lijie Zhang

“…This study presents tree morphology multirepresentation fusion network, integrating 3-D point cloud data with 2-D projections for enhanced tree species classification. …”
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Evaluation of agricultural extension model sites approach in Iran by Malihe Salehi, Enayat Abbasi, Masoud Bijani, Mohammad Reza Shahpasand

“…The study was quantitative, applied, survey-based, and causal-comparative in terms of nature, purpose, methodology, and type of research, respectively. The samples included 150 main and follower farmers from a total number of 40 model sites and 37 subject-matter experts selected using the random and purposive sampling methods, respectively. …”
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Comparison of different magnetic resonance cholangiography techniques in living liver donors including Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced T1-weighted sequences. by Sonja Kinner, Verena Steinweg, Stefan Maderwald, Arnold Radtke, Georgios Sotiropoulos, Michael Forsting, Tobias Schroeder

“…<h4>Materials and methods</h4>30 PLLDs underwent MRC on a 1.5 T Magnetom Avanto (Siemens, Erlangen, Germany) using (A) 2D T2w HASTE (Half Fourier Acquisition Single Shot Turbo Spin Echo) fat saturated (fs) in axial plane, (B) 2D T2w HASTE fs thick slices in coronal plane, (C) free breathing 3D T2w TSE (turbo spin echo) RESTORE (high-resolution navigator corrected) plus (D) maximum intensity projections (MIPs), (E) T2w SPACE (sampling perfection with application optimized contrasts using different flip angle evolutions) plus (F) MIPs and (G) T2w TSE BLADE as well as Gd-EOB-DTPA T1w images without (G) and with (H) inversion recovery. …”
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Estimating Aboveground Biomass and Carbon Sequestration in Afforestation Areas Using Optical/SAR Data Fusion and Machine Learning by Kashif Khan, Shahid Nawaz Khan, Anwar Ali, Muhammad Fahim Khokhar, Junaid Aziz Khan

“…This research introduces innovative predictive models and a comprehensive carbon assessment framework for afforestation projects, providing critical insights for policymakers and climate change mitigation efforts.…”
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Transforming construction in emerging economies: overcoming barriers to the adoption of industrialized building systems by Ermias A. Amede, Asregedew K. Woldesenbet, Astatike K. Bahiru, Fekadu T. Tibebu, Leule M. Hailemariam

“…These challenges delay projects, increase costs, and hinder innovation. The study suggests solutions like enhanced training, improved supply chain management, innovative financing models, and increased R&D investment. …”
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Relationship between gaming motivation and gaming disorder symptoms among adolescents： a network analysis approach by Tan Xinjie, Chen Shuanghong, Liu Chunlin, Yang Wanjun, He Ying

“…［Funded by Chongqing Science and Health Joint Medical Science and Technology Innovation Projects General Projects （number， 2023MSXM133）］…”
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Baseline insights into the food practices and needs of a South African resource-constrained community by Ronél Ferreira, Karien Botha

“…We generated data with 45 primary school teachers (Grades 4–6) and 23 parents, sampled via criterion and snowball sampling techniques. …”
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Exploring the Role of Social Workers in Addressing Health Disparities Among Maginalised Population in Kabale District. by Asasira, Precious

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in identifying the study sample size. …”
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Civil Servants and Political Leaders’ Performance in Service Delivery in Kisoro District Local Government, Uganda. by Zigira Sam, Niyonzima

“…It targeted civil servants and political leaders of Kisoro District and used a sample of 80 respondents who were selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. …”
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Developing an Educational-career guidance Curriculum Framework in the Iran's Education system by Behrooz Rahimi, Rezvan Hakimzadeh, Mohammad Javadipour, Keyvan Salehi, Mohammad KHademi Koleh lou

“…In the first step, in order to identify and explain the elements and components of the educational-career guidance curriculum framework, using the systematic review method, 81 international study sources from among all the books, articles, research reports, reliable documents in the field of academic guidance curriculum between 20001- 2022 were selected as sample. In the second step, 15 experts were selected using available sampling method to measure validity of a survey method. …”
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Comparing the Effects of Teaching based on the Learning cycle model, Collaborative method and usual method on the level of Academic Engagement and Attitude towards Learning in Expe... by Hassan Gharibi, Saber Tabarsharafi, Shahin Rahmyan, Saba Shafaeirad

“…The statistical population included all male students of the eighth grade of the first period secondary school in the city of Gilan Gharb, whose number was 723. Random sampling was available. The sample size was calculated at 60 people using the available sampling method and they were randomly assigned to two experimental groups (two groups of 20 people) and a control group (20 people). …”
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Characteristics of benthic macroinvertebrate communities in a typical high sediment-loaded river in China by Shiyun Chi, Jinxiu Zheng, Jun Hu, Ming Li, Mi Wei, Yuping Su, Juxiang Hu

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