Developing Artificial Intelligence-Powered Monetary Policy Communication Indicators for Macroeconomic Inquiries in Ghana by Francis Mawuli Abude, Jones Odei-Mensah, Eric Schaling

“…In this study, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered text-mining techniques were employed to create monetary policy communication-based indicators, namely the Monetary Policy Readability Index (MPRI), the Monetary Policy Sentiment Index (MPSI), and the Monetary Policy Uncertainty Index (MPUI), using press releases from the Bank of Ghana's monetary policy committee spanning January 2003 to December 2022. …”
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Attention-Based Convolutional Neural Network for Pavement Crack Detection by Haifeng Wan, Lei Gao, Manman Su, Qirun Sun, Lei Huang

“…In this context, an encoder-decoder network-based architecture named CrackResAttentionNet was proposed in this study, and the position attention module and channel attention module were connected after each encoder to summarize remote contextual information. …”
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Cryptocurrencies Transit to a Carbon Neutral Environment: From Fintech to Greentech Through Clean Energy and Eco-Efficiency Policies by Dimitrios Koemtzopoulos, Georgia Zournatzidou, Konstantina Ragazou, Nikolaos Sariannidis

“…However, the results, ultimately, emphasize the transition of fintech to an alternative paradigm, namely greentech. Greentech is a new fintech-dependent paradigm which will help cryptocurrencies and fintech reduce their environmental impact and promote carbon-neutral financial institutions via investment. …”
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Formation and development of local self-government agencies in Ukraine (1991–2019) by Yu. O. Zahumenna, V. V. Lazarev

“…The stages of the formation and reform of local self-government and territorial organization of public power in Ukraine are determined, namely the authors have distinguished three stages: 1990-1996 (formation of the institution of local self-government of independent Ukraine before the adoption of the Constitution); 1996–2014 (development of the Constitutional principles of local self-government); from 2014 to the present day (reform of local self-government of Ukraine, decentralization). …”
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Pengaruh Metode Pendidikan Sebaya terhadap Tingkat Pengetahuan Tentang Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri (SADARI) Pada Remaja Putri Di SMA Negeri 1 Kubu by Ni Putu Eka Wijayanti, Made Ririn Sri Wulandari, Luh Putu Widiastini

“…The population of this study were young women who activly members of the Student Union and School Security Patrol namely 41 young women. Taking samples using total sampling, so amounted to 41 young women. …”
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Multi-Component Temporal-Correlation Seismic Data Compression Algorithm Based on the PCA and DWT by Mateus Martinez de Lucena, Josafat Leal Ribeiro, Matheus Wagner, Antônio Augusto Fröhlich

“…The proposed method is a lossy compression algorithm tuned by evaluating the reconstruction error in frequency ranges of interest, namely 0–20 Hz and 15–65 Hz. The PCA compression and decompression acts as a noise filter while the DWT drives the compression. …”
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Pressure-dependent current transport in vertical BP/MoS2 heterostructures by Ofelia Durante, Sebastiano De Stefano, Adolfo Mazzotti, Loredana Viscardi, Filippo Giubileo, Osamah Kharsah, Leon Daniel, Stephan Sleziona, Marika Schleberger, Antonio Di Bartolomeo

“…The rectifying characteristics present a kink in the forward region revealing different conduction mechanisms, namely drift-diffusion and band-to-band tunneling. …”
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IMAGE QUALITY ANALYSIS 4 CHAMBER SECTIONS OF CARDIAC MRI WITH AND WITHOUT UTILIZING SHIM VOLUME IN THE STEADY STATE FREE PRECESSION SEQUENCES by Clinton Johan Ade Wicaksono, Susy Suswaty, Nursama Heru Apriantoro, Ary Sasongko

“…Afterward, the 4 chamber sections in SSFP sequence were given different treatment, namely, with and without the use of shim volume. The result will be assessed by the respondents and then it will be done by non-parametric Wilcoxon Two-Sample Test and parametric Paired Sample T Test. …”
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Enhancement of punching shear behavior of reinforced concrete flat slabs using GFRP grating by Ahmed Mahmoud, Haitham Mostafa, Tarek Mostafa, Ahmed Khater

“…A Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (NLFEA) was carried out using the ANSYS program with correlational evaluation using load-deflection response and cracking pattern, which resulted in a good convergence of numerical simulations and experimental performance results ranging from 1.0% to 8.0%. Key parameters, namely the concrete compressive strength, steel reinforcement yield strength, main steel reinforcement ratio, secondary steel reinforcement ratio, column dimensions, slab thickness, concrete cover, and GFRP gratings characteristics, were investigated through a parametric study adopting NLFEA by the ANSYS program, where the output results were compared to the recent code provisions. …”
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A Systematic Review of Research on Autism Spectrum Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa by Amina Abubakar, Derrick Ssewanyana, Charles R. Newton

“…We have systematically searched four databases, namely, Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Child Development & Adolescent Studies, through EBSCO and identified studies from across SSA. …”
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Audit Partner Characteristics and Their Impacts on Audit Quality: Evidence from around the World by Lingting Jiang, Janean Rundo, Linna Shi, Nan Zhou

“…., Australia, New Zealand, and Continental European countries, along with Asian economic entities, mandate the disclosure of audit partner names. Consequently, significant research efforts have been devoted to investigating the impact of audit partner characteristics on audit outcomes in these jurisdictions. …”
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Detection of Non-Communicable Disease Risk Using Android-Based Application (Design of DERI PTM Application) by Feranita Utama, Windi Indah Fajar Ningsih, Widya Lionita

“…In conclusion, an android-based health application has been designed to independently detect the risk of non-communicable diseases under the name DERI PTM. This application can be developed into an effective educational media for preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases in the community. …”
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EXPLORING THE TOURIST ATTRACTIVENESS OF CULTURAL SITES: THE CASE OF KAZAKHSTAN by Dinara KADYRBEKOVA, Aza YEVLOYEVA, Albina BEIKITOVA, Yerkegul DYUSSEKEYEVA, Bakyt AKTYMBAYEVA, Adil MOLDAGALIYEV, Yerlan ISSAKOV, Lóránt Dénes DÁVID*

“…Through correlation analysis, the acquired ratings were scrutinized, unveiling interconnections among variables and elucidating the primary factors shaping the attractiveness of cultural sites, namely safety and security at the site, the historical significance, accessibility for people with special needs, aesthetic and architectural value, as well as the availability of amenities such as restrooms, information centers, and guided tours.…”
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Efektivitas Konseling REBT Pendekatan Teknik Self-Talk Untuk Menurunkan Tingkat Kecemasan Akademik Siswa Kelas X SMAN “A” Denpasar by Ni Kadek Rista Ary Putri, Ni Ketut Suarni, I Ketut Dharsana

“…Data collection was carried out using Albert Ellis's academic anxiety scale which consisted of four aspects, namely psychological, motor, cognitive, somatic totaling 35 questions. …”
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A vibration damping optimization algorithm to solve flexible job shop scheduling problems with reverse flows by Esmaeil Mehdizadeh, Fatemeh Soleimaninia

“…Due to the NP-hardness of the problem, a meta-heuristic, namely the Vibration Damping Optimization (VDO) algorithm with tuned parameters using the Taguchi method, is utilized to solve large-scale problems. …”
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Immunity in the Cervix: Interphase between Immune and Cervical Epithelial Cells by Jorgelina Barrios De Tomasi, Michael Makokha Opata, Chishimba Nathan Mowa

“…The cervix is divided into two morphologically and immunologically distinct regions, namely, (1) the microbe-laden ectocervix, which is proximal to the vagina, and (2) the “sterile” endocervix, which is distal to the uterus. …”
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Suppressing the Endogenous Negative Influence Through Node Intervention in Social Networks by Satoshi Furutani, Tatsuhiro Aoshima, Toshiki Shibahara, Mitsuaki Akiyama, Masaki Aida

“…To address this issue, we consider the problem of suppressing the negative influence that emerges endogenously on social networks through preemptive node interventions, such as persuasion, nudging, or warnings. Namely, given a limited budget for interventions, who should be targeted to efficiently suppress the spread of negative opinions in the social network? …”
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STRATEGI PEMASARAN EVENT MAKEPUNG, JEMBRANA by Ni Ketut Ratna Dewi, I Made Sendra, Yohanes Kristianto

“…The results of the SWOT analysis created a marketing strategy, namely: (1) SO strategy: Optimizing promotion through print media and utilizing social media by creating interesting content, (2) ST strategy: Maintaining the concept and uniqueness that is owned and the second strategy is maintaining local wisdom and community empowerment, (3) WO Strategy: Holding a special exhibition for the Makepung Event by modifying the beating tools used and by optimizing the quality of human resources in managing tourism opportunities, (4) WT strategy: Optimizing collaboration with stakeholders, and the second strategy is to improve supporting facilities in the circuit area.…”
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The Sediment Profile and Heavy Metal Content of Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), and Silver (Ag) in The Waters of Saparua Island by Jaicson G. Anakotta, Yusthinus T. Male, Serly J. Sekewael, Nelson Gaspersz

“…Metal oxides, especially metal oxides formed from Cu, were found in sediments in the waters of Saparua Island with location points P.8 and P.9, namely CuO 0.0056% and 0.0031% and in sediments in Saparua Island waters with a value of 2Ɵ in sediment samples. …”
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Indigofera suffruticosa Mill. (Anil): Plant Profile, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology Review by Janaina K. L. Campos, Tiago F. da S. Araújo, Thaíse G. da S. Brito, Ana P. S. da Silva, Rebeca X. da Cunha, Mônica B. Martins, Nicácio H. da Silva, Bianka S. dos Santos, César A. da Silva, Vera L. de M. Lima

“…(Fabaceae) is known as anil or anileira and also with other names, due to the production of a blue pigment, which is commonly used for yarn dyeing. …”
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