A Mixed-Methods Study Into the Discipline-Specific Effect of Critical EAP on Reading Comprehension by Tahereh Movahhedi, Seyyed Amir Hossein Sarkeshikian, Mohammad Golshan

“…Additionally, the results of qualitative data analysis revealed a lack of preference for the traditional EAP programs among the interviewees in favor of the CEAP. …”
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Podcast-integrated speaking instruction: Enhancing informal digital learning of English, academic engagement, and speaking skills by Lei Peng, Shamim Akhter, Arash Hashemifardnia

“…The incorporation of digital technologies in language education has become increasingly prevalent, providing innovative methods for developing speaking competencies and increasing learner motivation. …”
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How speculative culture shapes green innovation performance: A dual regional and institutional lens by Hao Ji, Lingling Suo, Yuanxin Yu

“…Setting: The research uses data from Chinese A-share listed companies from 2008 to 2020, specifically focussing on companies with various ties to Africa. …”
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Thermal degradation assessment, impact strength, and hardness of combination epoxy and polystyrene powder composite by Jubier N.J., Al-Jorani K.R., Ali A.A.

“…Chemical kinetic parameters, such as activation energy and frequency factor, were successfully determined using the Coats-Redfern approach, with a first-order reaction observed across all data points, demonstrating a high R-square mean value of 99.8%. …”
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Pregnant women and health professionals’ perceptions toward birth preparedness and complication readiness in Oromia, Ethiopia by Mengesha Solomon Tejineh, Thanyani Lumadi

“…Key informant in-depth interviews (KIIs) were held with nine health professionals in Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, using an interview guide. The data were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. …”
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Investigating Factors Underlying Iranian High School English Teachers’ (De)motivation by Mohammad Hassanzadeh, Monavareh Jafari

“…The questionnaire content was grounded on a focus-group interview as well as a number of extant need-based motivational theories. Upon data collection, a Principal Components Analysis was conducted to identify the minimally optimum items of the so-called 'need-based teacher motivation inventory' (NTMI). …”
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Association of loneliness and social connectedness with geriatric depression in urban and rural areas: A cross-sectional study by Asmita Saha, A John Dinesh, V Sudha

“…Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, employing Chi-square tests, independent sample t-tests, and descriptive statistics. …”
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Determinants of Non-Communicable Diseases among Urban Low-Income Populations by Shridhar Rawal

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 adults residing in urban low-income areas across three metropolitan cities. Data were collected through structured interviews and health screenings. …”
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A Hybrid Model Integrating Variational Mode Decomposition and Intelligent Optimization for Vegetable Price Prediction by Gao Wang, Shuang Xu, Zixu Chen, Youzhu Li

“…The model employs VMD for multi-scale decomposition of original price series and utilizes the FOA for adaptive optimization of the GRU’s critical parameters, effectively addressing the challenges of high volatility and nonlinearity in agricultural price forecasting. Empirical analysis conducted on daily price data of six major vegetables, specifically, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, beans, tomato, chili, and radish, from 2014 to 2024 reveals that the proposed model significantly outperforms traditional methods, single deep learning models, and other hybrid models in predictive performance. …”
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The effectiveness of professional competency certification of sports personnel in accordance with the mandatory of the Sports Law on the performance of Indonesia sports personnel by Boyke Mulyana, Sandey Tantra Paramitha, Komarudin Komarudin, Muhammad Gilang Ramadhan, Eko Purnomo, I Wayan Repiyasa

“…So it consists of 2 people from each sport. Data was collected through direct questionnaires answered by sports personnel. …”
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Exploring the workload of informal caregiving in the context of HIV/NCD multimorbidity in South Africa. by Myrna van Pinxteren, Charlotte Slome, Frances S Mair, Carl R May, Naomi S Levitt

“…Interviews were transcribed and data analysed both inductively and deductively using framework analysis, hereby, building on the principles of the burden of treatment theory (BoTT) as a theoretical lens. …”
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Complex regional pain syndrome after distal radius fracture: A survey of current practices. by Alice Wei Ting Wang, Kelly A Lefaivre, Jeffrey Potter, Aresh Sepehri, Pierre Guy, Henry Broekhuyse, Darren M Roffey, David J Stockton

“…Responses were anonymized and collected over 8 months. Response data was analyzed using descriptive statistics; thematic analysis was used on free text response.…”
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Solo Vandanov's Historical Works in the Buryat Written Sources Parallel Corpus by Marina V. Ayusheeva

“…The article provides a source study characteristic of the creative heritage of Solo Vandanov and provides his biographical data. It is noted that the author’s essay “A Trip to Beijing” is a valuable source, written in the genre of walking. …”
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Identifying fabricated networks within authorship-for-sale enterprises by Simon J. Porter, Leslie D. McIntosh

“…Fabricated papers do not just need text, images, and data however, they also require a fabricated or partially fabricated network of authors. …”
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Fuzzy PD-Based Control for Excavator Boom Stabilization Using Work Port Pressure Feedback by Joseph T. Jose, Gyan Wrat, Santosh Kr. Mishra, Prabhat Ranjan, Jayanta Das

“…Frequency-domain stability analysis confirms exponential stability and improved damping characteristics. …”
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Building Safer Social Spaces: Addressing Body Shaming with LLMs and Explainable AI by Sajedeh Talebi, Neda Abdolvand

“…Integrating LLMs, LIME, and graph analysis, we develop scalable tools for real-time moderation to foster inclusive online spaces. …”
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The behaviour of liquid consonants in the Tambirat Malay dialect: An optimality-theoretic account by Mohd Zulkanien Sarbini

“…This study uses primary data collected from native speakers through interviews and the citation method with the Swadesh 200-word list as the primary instrument. …”
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Phenotypic characteristics of diabetic neuropathic pain and factors associated in patients with Diabetes Mellitus‐type 2 by Helena De Sola, María Dueñas, Inmaculada Failde, Jenifer Palomo‐Osuna, Cristina Naranjo, Alejandro Salazar

“…A hierarchical cluster analysis was carried out to find groups according to their phenotype. …”
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Obtaining mechanically fused modifying ligatures with a high content of alloying component for the production of chrome bronzes by F. G. Lovshenko, I. A. Lozikov

“…The results of studying the structure and properties of the most promising Cu – 20 %Cr composition are presented, which make it possible to identify its microcrystalline type, which persists after prolonged high‑temperature exposure during the processing of the granular composition into a semi‑finished product, and to conclude about the dispersed nature of its hardening, which additionally confi ms the data of thermodynamic modeling on the possibility of mechanical synthesis of nanocrystals of refractory compounds to perform the role of modifiers.According to the results of the research, a comparative analysis of the properties of the developed ligature and beryllium bronze was performed, establishing the possibility of its use as an independent material for electrical purposes.…”
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Verification of Phase Shifter Measurements of a Reflective Array Antenna by M. D. Parnes

“…In the millimeter wavelength range, ferrite phase shifters can have an initial phase from 0 to 360 °, thus requiring measurements of the array elements following their assembly.Aim.  To develop a method for evaluating errors in measurements of the parameters of phase shifters incorporated in an antenna array by comparing theoretical and experimental data.Materials and methods.  …”
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