Patient autonomy and metabolic bariatric surgery: an empirical perspective by Shelly Kamin-Friedman, Nili Karako-Eyal, Galya Hildesheimer

“…The conclusions were drawn from an inductive analysis of the interview data conducted using a grounded theory approach, and by applying theories of autonomy to the empirical findings. …”
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Like objects or like subjects? Effects of student–robot interaction (SRI) and mathematical ability on students learning outcomes by Segun Michael Ojetunde, Umesh Ramnarain

“…The study was anchored on engagement theory. A mixed-methods explanatory sequential Quant-dominant approach was adopted. …”
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Developing and piloting a peer quality improvement coaching protocol for front-line healthcare staff by Siobhán Eithne McCarthy, Petar Popivanov, Mairead Finn

“…First, a systematised literature review identified themes about the theory and practice of QI coaching (QIC). Second, these themes guided the development of a PQIC protocol. …”
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Influence of Drying–Wetting Cycles on the Water Retention and Microstructure of Residual Soil by Xu-tang Xu, Dao-qi Liu, Zhen-xing Xian, Feng Yang, Wen-bin Jian, Xiang Xu, Jian-bin Huang

“…Moreover, the fractal model for the SWCC derived from the capillary theory confirmed that the matric suction had a strong linear relationship with the relative volumetric water content in the log-log scale. …”
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Development and Complex Dynamics at School Environment by Miguel Angel Fuentes, Juan Pablo Cárdenas, Natalia Carro, Mariana Lozada

“…We used complex network and game theory to evaluate pre-post-intervention variations. …”
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Exploring the perspectives of new-in-practice specialists about the Health Advocate role: “I didn’t even know where to start” by Jacqueline Dorothy Cochrane, Nancy Dudek, Kelsey Crawford, Lindsay Cowley, Kori A LaDonna

“…Constructivist grounded theory informed the iterative data collection and analysis process. …”
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THE CONTENDING ISSUES AND REALITIES IN NIGERIAN FEDERALISM by BENJAMIN SHAIBUME, AONDOAKAA AFONGU IORNUMBE

“…The paper adopted the theory of pluralism as its framework of analysis and relied on the secondary sources of data to explicate the contending issues and realities in Nigerian federalism. …”
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Filter Estimator Based on the Probability Distribution by Romeo Urbieta Parrazalez, Rosaura Palma Orozco, Maria Teresa Zagaceta Alvarez, Jose Luis Fernandez Munoz, Karen Alicia Aguilar Cruz

“…Commonly, all estimates are assumed in the Second Moment of Probability (SMP) with equiprobable conditions, but in this case, a specific description of the Probability Distribution Function (PDF) is considered a priori, which is a contribution to the theory of digital filtering in estimation for signal reconstruction. …”
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Medical students’ perceptions of improving physician satisfaction and patient care: a text network analysis approach by Young Gyu Kwon, Myeong Namgung, Song Hee Park, Mi Kyung Kim, Hyo Hyun Yoo, Chan Woong Kim

“…Conclusions This study aligned educational strategies with self-determination theory (SDT) to underscore the importance of promoting autonomy, relatedness, and competence. …”
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Sorption mechanism, hygroscopic agents, and application of passive water evaporative cooling technology—A review by Pei-Xia Qi, Jun-Ji Xu, Hong-Ya Li, Ji-Peng Luo, Quan Shi

“…In the first section of this review, the basic sorption theory, including sorption mechanism, sorption kinetics, and sorption thermodynamics, is reviewed. …”
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Study on the microstructural evolution mechanism of the angular contact ball bearing rings during the quenching and tempering process by Ruijie Gu, Yi Tong, Qiang Wang, Liaoyuan Chen, Ziyang Shang

“…Firstly, based on the multi-field coupling theory of temperature, microstructure and stress–strain field, the numerical simulation model of the heat treatment process of the bearing rings was established. …”
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Strongly Magnetized Accretion with Low Angular Momentum Produces a Weak Jet by Alisa Galishnikova, Alexander Philippov, Eliot Quataert, Koushik Chatterjee, Matthew Liska

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Optimal reception of multiple phase shift keying and quadrature amplitude modulation signals with non-coherent processing of harmonic interference by G. V. Kulikov, T. T. Do, A. A. Lelyukh, V. D. Nguyen

“…Various statistical radio engineering and computer simulation methods were used in accordance with optimal signal reception theory.Results. Synthesis and analysis of the optimal algorithm for receiving M-PSK and M-QAM signals with incoherent processing of harmonic interference were carried out. …”
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Thermally Induced Phenomena in Amorphous Nifedipine: The Correlation Between the Structural Relaxation and Crystal Growth Kinetics by Roman Svoboda

“…Considering the potential correlations between the structural relaxation and crystal growth processes interpreted within the Transition Zone Theory, a certain threshold in the complexity and magnitude of the cooperating regions (as determined from the structural relaxation) may exist, which can lead to a slow-down of the crystal growth if exceeded.…”
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Investigating the Working Efficiency of Typical Work in High-Altitude Alpine Metal Mining Areas Based on a SeqGAN-GABP Mixed Algorithm by Ning Hua, He Huang, Xinhong Zhang

“…In this study, ergonomic theory was applied to establish the evaluation index system of typical work efficiency in high-altitude alpine metal mining areas by studying the cooperative relationship between operators, working machines, working environment, and design variables. …”
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Strain-induced specific orbital control in a Heusler alloy-based interfacial multiferroics by Jun Okabayashi, Takamasa Usami, Amran Mahfudh Yatmeidhy, Yuichi Murakami, Yu Shiratsuchi, Ryoichi Nakatani, Yoshihiro Gohda, Kohei Hamaya

“…The density functional theory calculations corroborate this finding, and the growth of the high index (422) plane in Co2FeSi results in a giant ME effect. …”
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Visualizing stepwise evolution of carbon hybridization from sp 3 to sp 2 and to sp by Wei Xiong, Guang Zhang, De-Liang Bao, Jianchen Lu, Lei Gao, Yusen Li, Hui Zhang, Zilin Ruan, Zhenliang Hao, Hong-Jun Gao, Long Chen, Jinming Cai

“…Utilizing scanning probing microscopy, we distinguish three distinct carbon-carbon bond types within polymers induced by annealing at elevated temperatures. Density-functional-theory calculations unveil the pivotal role of the electron-withdrawing cyano group in activating neighboring methylene to form C(sp 3 )–C(sp 3 ) bonds, and in facilitating subsequent stepwise HCN eliminations to realize the transformation across three carbon-carbon bond types. …”
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An archaeoacoustic analysis of Wren’s auditorium churches: A case study of St Stephen Walbrook (1672–1679), London by Sluyts Yannick, Houvenaghel Marijke, Morel Anne-Francoise, Rychtarikova Monika, De Jonge Krista

“…In the 17th century, contemporary scientists, amongst whom Robert Hooke (1635–1703), took interest in studying the propagation of sound through the air and formulate theories to explain the occurrence of echoes. However, a more comprehensive theory of reverberation in rooms was only developed later in the 20th century. …”
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Developing and evaluating a gamified self-management application for inflammatory bowel disease using the ADDIE model and Sukr framework by Narges Norouzkhani, Somaye Norouzi, Mahbobeh Faramarzi, Ali Bahari, Javad Shokri Shirvani, Saeid Eslami, Hamed Tabesh

“…Methods The current study uses the ADDIE approach to integrate behavior change strategies derived from the self-management theory using the Sukr Wheel gamification (My IBD Buddy) framework on the Android platform. …”
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Research on Mechanism of Rock Burst in Key Working Faces under Thick Magmatite in Deep Mine by WeiLi Yang, ZhiZeng Zhang, QuanDe Wei, XiaoCheng Qu, JingLin Wen

“…Then, the evolution of overburden strata structure under the control of thick magmatite was explored based on the theory of mine pressure to conclude that the horizontal “carrier” load of broken rock beam, the vertical “loader” load, and the shock bump load from thick magmatite fracture are main sources of force behind the burst. …”
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