Pace of Life Is Faster for a Bored Person: Exploring the Relationship Between Trait Boredom and Fast Life History Strategy by Garam Kim, Eunsoo Choi

“…Life history theory suggests that in harsh, unpredictable environments, individuals may benefit from adopting a fast life history strategy. …”
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A multi-source data-driven approach for navigation safety integrating computational intelligence and Bayesian networks by Xiaotong Qu, Chengbo Wang, Chengbo Wang

“…Ships often face various risks when sailing at sea, ranging from harsh natural environments to complex traffic conditions. …”
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Evaluating Factors Affecting the Satisfaction of War Tourists in Iran to Make Sustainable Decisions about the Parameters Influencing the Quality of Travel Using the Quality Functio... by Mohammad Mahdi Mohtadi, Seyedeh Najmeh Motavallizadeh

“…Quality science development methods have been able to translate the call of visitors as war tourism customers to understandable concepts for the relevant organizations and help them make appropriate decisions and remain faithful to their choices.…”
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Saving Souls and ‘Trees’: An Emerging Model of Pentecostal-Charismatic Eco-Missions in the Church of Pentecost, Ghana by Christian Tsekpoe, Emmanuel Awudi

“…The emergence of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity in Ghana has historically been characterized by a perceived schism between faith and science. This schism was particularly evident in some Ghanaian Pentecostal-Charismatic Churches (PCCs), where the use of both orthodox and herbal medications was prohibited. …”
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A Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using a Composite of PEDOT:PSS and Carbon Derived from Human Hair for a Counter Electrode by Klitsada Moolsarn, Apishok Tangtrakarn, Adulphan Pimsawat, Kornrawit Duangsa, Charusporn Mongkolkachit, Wasan Maiaugree, Vittaya Amornkitbamrung

“….%) was fabricated without using any harsh chemicals. Moreover, the carbonization temperature was only 700°C. …”
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Illness Experiences of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes by Ji Eun Kim

“…The overwhelmed process included “self-banished” and “surrounded by stigma.” Running away included three categories—“growing up,” “folding,” and “withdrawal.” …”
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Strong absorption in ultra-wide band by surface nano engineering of metallic glass by Jianan Fu, Xin Li, Zhen Li, Fei Sun, Wenxin Wen, Jinlai Zhao, Wenqing Ruan, Shuai Ren, Zhenxuan Zhang, Xiong Liang, Jiang Ma

“…The fabricated metallic glass absorbers exhibit adaptability as they can be easily formed into various complex shapes and meet the requirements under harsh conditions. The outcomes of our research open the door to manufacturing high-performance absorbers for applications in photothermal electric power generation, desalination, and photodetectors.…”
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Recently Delisted Songbird Harbors Extensive Genomic Evidence of Inbreeding, Potentially Complicating Future Recovery by Anna María Calderón, Andrew W. Wood, Zachary A. Szpiech, David P. L. Toews

“…We explore the genomic consequences of this harsh bottleneck and recovery by comparing the genomic architecture of two closely related species whose population sizes have remained large and stable, Hooded Warblers (Setophaga citrina) and American Redstarts (Setophaga ruticilla). …”
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The Chilean Model Confronting Expectations of Social Justice by L. V. Diyakova

“…The system of ‘elite compromises’, which provided a political basis for the transition from authoritarianism to democracy, also became an object of harsh criticism.The paper shows the specifics of the Chilean model in historical retrospect, identifies contradictions and issues that have triggered a socio-political conflict, particularly the rise of mass social expectations, strengthened by the reforms of the second government of M. …”
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Reading John 11:1-45 from a post-normal times perspective by J. Thomaskutty

“…Using hope as a significant hermeneutic key within the Johannine community context, the narrator elaborates on the community’s attempts to reframe their faith and praxes and their aspirations to embrace a new normal situation. …”
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Modification of polymers to synthesize thermo-salt-resistant stabilizers of drilling fluids by Artykova Zhadyra, Beisenbayev Oral, Issa Aziza, Kydyraliyeva Aigul

“…The synthesized multifunctional polyelectrolytes, containing sulfonic and sulfomethylated groups, demonstrate improved thermal and salt resistance, ensuring the stability and performance of drilling fluids under harsh conditions.…”
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Survey of Connectivity Restoration in 3D Wireless Ad Hoc/Sensor Networks by Hongsheng Chen, Chunhui Wu, Mou Wu, Bin Xu, Ping Fan

“…However, WASN may be fragmented or unable to connect continuously due to the harsh surrounding environment or high mobility. Therefore, restoring the network connectivity and transmit data in real time is very important. …”
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The Reflection of the Removal of the Enver Pasha’s Remains from Tajikistan to Turkey in the Turkish Press by Fahri TÜRK

“…First group consisting of proponents for the removal of Enver Pasha’s remains from Tajikistan to Turkey thinks that this decision of the Turkish Government shows faithfulness and merit for Enver Pasha. Second group consisting of opponents for the removal of Enver Pasha’s remains from Tajikistan to Turkey believes that Enver Pasha was not in favour of Turkey’s interest. …”
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Life cycle assessment of laboratory-scale chitosan production: comparison of high-pressure processing-assisted and conventional methods by Bashir Bashiri, Ana Cristina De Aguiar Saldanha Pinheiro, Silvia Tappi, Pietro Rocculi, Aleksei Kaleda, Raivo Vilu

“…Conventional chemical extraction methods of chitosan are harsh, require strong acids and bases, and produce toxic waste products. …”
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Ženy a peníze v českých zemích ve středověku a novověku by Dagmar Grossmannová

“…Even in somewhat unfortunate lines of “business”, such as counterfeiting money, there was generally a woman who acted as a faithful partner for her husband. …”
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Unravelling Mortality in Enslavement. Patterns and Determinants of Mortality Among the Enslaved Population of Curaçao, 1839–1963 by Wieke Elien Metzlar, Nadeche Diepgrond

“…During the 19th century, enslaved populations in Latin America and the Caribbean were characterized by an excess of deaths, indicating the harsh living conditions they were forced to live in. …”
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Nahiv İlminin Vaz' Edilmesinde Bedevilerin Rolü by Ramazan Aslan

“…Gramer kitaplarında çoğu kez Kelâmu’l-‘Arab veya Kelâmu’l-A‘râb başlıkları altında bahsi geçen bedevîlerin kelâmı bu bağlamda nahiv istişhâd metodunda mihenk taşı kabul edilmiştir. Bu yüzden hicri I. asır dilcileri gramerin teşekkülünde geniş bir hazineye sahip olan ve daha çok çöllerde yaşayan bedevî kabilelere yolculuklar yapmış ve onlardan hem ezberleyerek hem de yazarak bolca materyal toplamışlardır. …”
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Pivotal Cytoprotective Mediators and Promising Therapeutic Strategies for Endothelial Progenitor Cell-Based Cardiovascular Regeneration by Hyunyun Kim, Sujin Kim, Sang Hong Baek, Sang-Mo Kwon

“…Nonetheless, in ischemic tissues, most of engrafted EPCs do not survive under harsh ischemic conditions and nutrient depletion. …”
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The Importance of Breakfast in Enhancing Students' Focus at School by Nurul Widad Fitri Muhammad, Nur Aina Mardhiah Che Rahim, Amrina Rasyada Kamaruzaman, Noor Fatimah Mujahid, Khairulnazrin Nasir

“…Students who skip breakfast will become hungry, which can disrupt their learning. Islam, as a complete faith, emphasises eating healthy meals. From an Islamic perspective, this article will suggest eating a healthy breakfast to improve students' focus in the classroom. …”
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“For mine is the bitter, the ale and the lager”: Parodic prayer and the spirituality of humour by A. Houck

“…The article then examines contemporary examples of parodic prayers, arguing that the confluence of humour and faith expressed in medieval parodies is still possible and potentially salutary today, both in furthering the work of justice and in expanding the religious imagination. …”
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