Implications of circular economy practices for firms in the integrated waste sector by Daniel Agyapong, Gloria K. Q. Agyapong, Daniel Ofori, Osman Light, Stephanie Efua Frimpong

“…IntroductionThis study examined the effects of circular economy practices on the integrated waste management industry, drawing on the stakeholder theory. This study examined how the performance of Ghanaian waste management companies is affected by circular economy strategies, particularly upcycling and was recovery.MethodsAbout 7,190 firms registered with the Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) formed the population of the study, out of which the sample yielded 524 valid responses, which was analysed using PLS-SEM and Partial Correlation Analysis. …”
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Understanding how, for whom and under what circumstances telecare can support independence in community-dwelling older adults: a realist review by Lauren Fothergill, Niall Hayes, Yvonne Latham, Jenny Hamilton, Saiqa Ahmed, Carol Holland

“…We followed a five-step process to conduct the review: (1) locating existing theories and concepts, (2) searching for evidence (3), selecting data, (4) extracting data, and (5) synthesising data. …”
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Approximate solution of plastic zone in surrounding rock under three-dimensional stress field based on Drucker-Prager strength criterion by LIU Hongtao, LIANG Jialu, HAN Zijun, LIU Qinyu, QIAO Zhongjin

“…This study proposes to address the stability of roadway surrounding rock under three-dimensional stress field based on the Drucker-Prager criterion and the theory of elastic-plastic mechanics. Specifically, we deduced the boundary equation of plastic zone of roadway surrounding rock under three-dimensional stress field by introducing the axial stress solution, and analyzed the shape and size of plastic zone of surrounding rock under different stress field conditions. …”
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Gendered Social Norms, Exceptions, and Sanctions: Implications for Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition in Nigeria by Elizabeth Costenbader, Christina Memmott, Kate Litvin, Mackenzie Green, Nnenna Mba-Oduwusi, Izuchukwu Offiaeli, Nemat Hajeebhoy

“…This analysis was informed by social norms theory and sought evidence of gender norms, as well as related social sanctions and norms exceptions. …”
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On the Properties of and Ionospheric Conditions Associated With a Mid‐Latitude Scintillation Event Observed Over Southern United States by F. S. Rodrigues, J. G. Socola, A. O. Moraes, C. Martinis, D. A. Hickey

“…Frequency scaling of S4 matched fairly well the predictions of weak scattering theory but held for observations of moderate and strong amplitude scintillation as well. …”
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Review: Feed efficiency and metabolic flexibility in livestock by W.M. Rauw, L.H. Baumgard, J.C.M. Dekkers

“…Feed efficiency also depends on processes that are not directly related to economically important phenotypes, which can be considered ‘waste’ from a production point of view but are vital maintenance-related functions that are closely associated with environmental flexibility and adaptation. Resource allocation theory suggests that an animal’s resource budget is narrowed when production efficiency is improved through an increase in productive output, along with a decrease in feed intake (capacity) and body reserves (improved leanness). …”
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Luminescent Iridium–Terpyridine Complexes with Various Bis-Cyclometalated Ligands by Ko Ikeda, Natsumi Yano, Makoto Handa, Yusuke Kataoka

“…The density functional theory calculations revealed that the luminescence originates from the triplet metal–ligand to ligand charge transfer (³MLL′CT) excited state.…”
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Coordination in prototyping high-precision composite aviation parts with connectors and joints based on reverse engineering by Valeriy Sikulskyi, Kateryna Maiorova, Iryna Voronko, Oleksandra Kapinus, Oleksandr Skyba

“…The methods used are: the theory of dimensional chains for calculating errors; experimental analysis of casting and metal 3D printing processes to assess accuracy; development of technological operation schemes to ensure high joint precision. …”
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Quantifying the Spatiotemporal Evolution of Radiation Belt Electrons Scattered by Lower Band Chorus Waves: An Integrated Model by Weixin Chen, Song Fu, Xin Ma, Binbin Ni, Deyu Guo, Qiongyue Zhang, Xiangyuan Tong, Yibo Zhao, Xing Cao, Zheng Xiang, Yuan Lei

“…Kinetic simulations, in terms of solving the Fokker‐Planck equation based on the quasilinear theory, are usually used to simulate the radiation belt electron dynamic evolution. …”
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mHealth knowledge and usage in maternal healthcare delivery: perspectives and experiences of healthcare practitioners in Ghana by Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Padmore Adusei Amoah, Pascal Agbadi, Aikins Amoako Asiama

“…Objectives This study explored the knowledge and experiences of health practitioners regarding the use of mobile health (mHealth) for maternal healthcare delivery.Design Underpinned by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, this study was an exploratory qualitative design involving in-depth interviews. …”
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A novel shell-and-tube heat exchanger design with alternative inclined baffles by Huy Minh Khoi Hoang, Hai-Lam Cao, Phuoc Minh Quang Pham, Ahmad Hajjar, Vu Linh Nguyen

“…The finite-volume method is used in numerical simulations to verify the equations and compare the performance of the novel design to SG-STHX and CH-STHX under similar geometrical and thermo-hydraulic conditions. Different mass flow rates are considered to cover a wide range of Reynolds numbers and ensure the accuracy of the comparison. …”
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Identification of candidate genes for leaf size by QTL mapping and transcriptome sequencing in Brassica napus L by Fengjie Cheng, Yuwen Wang, Aoyi Peng, Shuyu Li, Jun Chen, Xiaoxiao Zheng, Jie Xiong, Ge Ding, Bingchao Zhang, Wen Zhai, Laiqiang Song, Wenliang Wei, Lunlin Chen

“…These findings provided further insights into the genetic mechanism of leaf size and built fundamental theory basis for high-density tolerance breeding in rapeseed.…”
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Impact of Simulation-Based and Flipped Classroom Learning on Self-Perceived Clinical Skills Compared to Traditional Training by Samuel Agostino, Gian Maria Cherasco, Grazia Papotti, Alberto Milan, Federico Abate Daga, Massimiliano Abate Daga, Franco Veglio

“…Introduction: Traditional medical education often emphasises theory, but clinical competence relies greatly on practical, hands-on skills. …”
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A measure of the difference between test sets for generating controlled random tests by V. N. Yarmolik, V. V. Petrovskaya, I. Mrozek

“…Based on the characteristic of the interval used in the theory of the chain of successive events, a new measure of the difference between two symbolic test sets is determined. …”
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Police Culture and Change: The Case Of Compstat In Police Organizations by Yusuf Yuksel

“…Data were collected in this case study through in-depth interviews, documents, and observation of the Compstat meetings, and analyzed using grounded theory. The study revealed that technological change i.e., computerization of work , generational differences i.e., education level, new priorities , change of society, leadership, diffusion of new ideas about management, and new policing approaches i.e., community policing, problem oriented policing developed in the academic world have all contributed to the cultural change in the NPD. …”
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Effects of sturgeon oil and reheating methods on the qualities of sturgeon surimi gels by Yuanxiu Liu, Xiaomo Guo, Tong Shi, Zhiyu Xiong, Li Yuan, Ruichang Gao

“…The above results enrich the theory of quality difference of sturgeon surimi products caused by different reheating methods, and provide reference for the development of high-quality products.…”
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Biopolitical Strategies in Media Discourses: Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Russia, Germany, and France by N. K. Radina, Yu. V. Balakina, K. V. Bannikov

“…The analysis was carried out in three stages: comparing the actors of biopolitics, examining the ideologemes of biopolitics, and analyzing the spheres in which biopolitics were implemented. The theoretical and methodological framework of this study is grounded in Michel Foucault's theory of biopolitics, Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky's propaganda model, and Didier Bigo's concept of (in)securitization. …”
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Study on Intelligent Compaction-Equipment Logistics Scheduling and Propagation Characteristics of Vibration Wave in Nonlinear Systems with Multistability Based on Field Test by Yixuan Han, Changwei Yang, Degou Cai, Hongye Yan, Hailing Zeng

“…Third, in the propagation process, with the increase in buried depth, the amplitude of fundamental, primary, secondary, until fifth harmonics decreases exponentially (R2>0.9), and the concrete functional relationship among different amplitudes of harmonics can be summarized as y = Ae−BX; fourth, the vibration energy is mainly concentrated near 10–30 Hz in the vibratory roller, but when the vibration wave propagates from vibratory roller⟶filling material, the vibration energy gradually decreases with the increase in depth, and the marginal spectrum gradually changes from one peak to two peaks, that is, 30–50 Hz and 50–100 Hz; fifth, the vibration energy in the vibrational wheel is distributed averagely in the compaction process, and the effective compaction time is two seconds, which will be helpful for revealing the propagation characteristics of vibration wave, optimizing the compaction quality control models and providing some support for the development of intelligent compaction theory of railway subgrade.…”
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Hydraulic Performance Modifications of a Zeolite Membrane after an Alkaline Treatment: Contribution of Polar and Apolar Surface Tension Components by Patrick Dutournié, Ali Said, T. Jean Daou, Jacques Bikaï, Lionel Limousy

“…A decrease of the contact angles is observed after the alkaline treatment for the three liquids. According to the theory of Lifshitz-van der Waals interactions in condensated state, surface modifications are investigated and a variation of the polar component of the material surface tension is observed. …”
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Experimental and DFT studies on the green synthesis of 2-amino-4H-chromenes using a recyclable GOQDs-NS-doped catalyst by Parvin Beigiazaraghbelagh, Shahnaz Rostamizadeh, Ahmad Poursattar Marjani, Aidin Bahrami, Arezu Ghiasvand, Zahra Arabi

“…In addition, the study integrates experimental and theoretical analyses, including density functional theory (DFT) calculations, to investigate the electronic properties of the synthesized compounds. …”
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