Assessing the Overall Technical Efficiency, Pure Technical Efficiency, and Scale Efficiency of United States Department of Defense Hospitals by Oh D, Lee KH, Choi D

“…Dongjin Oh,1 Keon-Hyung Lee,2 Donwe Choi3 1Graduate School of Defense Management, Korea National Defense University, Nonsan, South Korea; 2Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA; 3Department of Public Administration, Hanyang University, Seoul, South KoreaCorrespondence: Donwe Choi, Department of Public Administration, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Multidisciplinary Lecture Hall #304, Seongdong-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, Email donwe@hanyang.ac.krIntroduction: This study aims to evaluate US Department of Defense hospital efficiency.Methods: Drawing on the American Hospital Association’s annual survey data, the study employs data envelopment analysis, slack analysis, and the Malmquist Productivity Index to identify the differences in hospital efficiency between Air Force, Army, and Navy hospitals as well as the trends of their efficiency from 2010 to 2021.Results: US Department of Defense hospitals operated inefficiently from 2010 to 2021, although the average technical efficiency of all DOD hospitals increased slightly during this period. …”
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The role of digitalization and education in empowering Egyptian women entrepreneurs by Doaa Salman, Noha Fawzy, Zeinab Zaazou

“…They also provide implications for policymakers aiming to enhance Egypt’s entrepreneurial environment. …”
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Barriers to the Adoption of Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Material Handling in the Malaysian Construction Industry by Siti Amirah binti Ahmad, Yong Siang Lee, Nurhaizan binti Mohd Zainudin

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the potential barriers to the adoption of blockchain technology for sustainable material handling. For data collection, interviews were carried out with selected twenty-one (21) respondents from diverse backgrounds who were experienced in the construction industry. …”
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Lived experiences of healthcare workers on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study by Stephen Brett, Adam Lound, Kate Grailey

“…Team leaders can use the themes and qualitative data from this study to help identify areas for management focus and individual and team support.…”
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Utilitarian VS Hedonic Value: Which is More Influential for Indonesian Consumers in Increasing Purchase Intention in E-Commerce? by Nisrina Sherin Caesalpinia, Bethani Suryawardani

“…Method: A quantitative approach employed purposive sampling to select 210 participants as the primary data source for this study. The collected data were evaluated utilizing a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). …”
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Emotional distress and well-being among people with motor neurone disease (MND) and their family caregivers: a qualitative interview study by Lucy Yardley, Adam W A Geraghty, Cathryn Pinto, Laura Dennison

“…Participants were purposively sampled based on their MND diagnosis, symptoms and time since diagnosis.Data analysis Data were analysed using inductive reflexive thematic analysis.Results Eight broad themes were generated (20 subthemes). …”
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Neighbourhood, crime and fear: Exploring subjective perception of security in Serbia by Marković Aleksandra, Filipović Božidar

“…The perception of (in)security plays a crucial role in shaping individuals' interactions with their environment and can have significant implications for the prevalence and persistence of criminal activity within communities. …”
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The human touch in AI: optimizing language learning through self-determination theory and teacher scaffolding by Yi Ma, Mingyang Chen

“…Over 16 weeks, we collected quantitative data (IELTS Indicator tests, motivation and technology acceptance surveys) and qualitative data (interviews, observations, and reflective journals).ResultsQuantitative analyses revealed that the AI with Scaffolding group achieved significantly greater and more sustained proficiency gains than both the AI Only and Control groups. …”
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Pan-cancer copy number analysis identifies optimized size thresholds and co-occurrence models for individualized risk stratification by Minh P. Nguyen, William C. Chen, Kanish Mirchia, Abrar Choudhury, Naomi Zakimi, Vijay Nitturi, Tiemo J. Klisch, Stephen T. Magill, Calixto-Hope G. Lucas, Akash J. Patel, David R. Raleigh

“…Here we analyze CNA and clinical data from 691 meningiomas and 10,383 tumors from The Cancer Genome Atlas to develop cancer- and chromosome-specific size-dependent CNA and CNA co-occurrence models to predict tumor control and overall survival. …”
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Enhancing Forensic Analysis of Construction Project Delays Through Digital Interventions by Serife Ece Boyacioglu, David Greenwood, Kay Rogage, Andrew Parry

“…Project delays remain a persistent challenge in the construction industry, having significant financial implications and contributing to disputes between project participants. …”
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“What is my initial impression of midwifery”: a phenomenological study of first year student experiences after a redeveloped course by Lanli Zou, Huanying Yi, Siqi Zhang, Caihong Zhang, Rong Zhou, Rong Hu, Tong Li, Honghua Guo

“…Design An interpretive phenomenological research method was adopted. Participants Data were collected in January 2022 from 12 first-year undergraduate midwifery students from a medical university in Hainan, China. …”
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IEEE 802.15.7-Compliant Full Duplex Visible Light Communication: Interference Analysis and Experimentation by Stefano Caputo, Stefano Ricci, Lorenzo Mucchi

“…The main contributions of this research deal with Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) implementation, experimental data acquisition, interference evaluation, and performance assessment. …”
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Language Processing Abilities in a Multilingual Context: The Role of Linguistic Background among Students in Amman, Jordan by Лукман Рабабах

“…The study utilizes the Pinker Test as a measurement tool for assessing language processing abilities and collects data through a background questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses are conducted to analyze the data. …”
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Exploring the role of organisational learning culture in the relationship between teamwork self-efficacy and employee satisfaction: Insights from the Indian IT Sector across genera... by A. Shakti Priya, B. Prabu Christopher

“…The data were analyzed using partial least squares–structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), followed by PLS predict algorithm. …”
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Structural health monitoring and evaluation method for an immersed tunnel based on deep learning by Yuhang Wei, Jinfang Hou, Linhu Yang, Bin Li, Zonghao Ma, Zhao Liu, Wenhao Sun, Binlei Wang

“…This research examines sensor data to evaluate variations in critical parameters and their effects on structural integrity. …”
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Optimizing Nutrient Formulations Through Artificial Intelligence Model to Reduce Excessive Fertigation in <italic>Lettuce</italic> Grown in Hydroponic Systems by Gadelhag Mohmed, Gultekin Hasanaliyeva, Roy O'Mahony, Chungui Lu

“…This preliminary study presents a significant advancement in sustainable hydroponic farming by introducing an adaptive, data-driven fertigation strategy. The findings have broad implications for precision agriculture, enabling resource-efficient nutrient management while reducing environmental impact. …”
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Tax Wedge and its Impact on Employment in OECD Countries by Radu Claudia Florina, Schebesch Klaus Bruno, Fenișer Cristina

“…Therefore, it is particularly important to adopt those fiscal measures that stimulate employment and have beneficial effects on the results of the labor market. The associated new data modeling contributes to filling a gap in the statistical analysis of tax wedge implications by using a combination of quantile regression and clustering, finding robust country subgroups that enable refined, context-sensitive policy recommendations.…”
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Tourism and Economic Development in Cultural Festival Based on a Successful Event in Cempluk Village by Redy Eko Prastyo, Ahmad Imron Rozuli, Darsono Wisadirana, Muhammad Lukman Hakim

“…Validity and reliability tests ensured data accuracy, while multiple regression analysis examined direct and indirect relationships between variables. …”
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A method to map real-time gamma-ray radiation in urban areas near the soil surface by Paulo Pereira, Luis Pinto, Miguel Inacio, Damia Barcelo, Eric C. Brevik, Corinne E. Brevik

“…A detailed method was developed considering 1) RadiaCode test in the field, 2) study site selection, 3) transect design to map count and dose rate, 4) RadiaCode map settings preparation, 5) fieldwork and data preparation, 6) data download and processing, and 7) statistical and spatial analysis. …”
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Validating the Critical Teaching Behaviors Midterm Feedback Instrument for enhanced teaching effectiveness and student engagement by Carmen Van Ommen, Chad Rohrbacher, Claudia Cornejo Happel, Jenna Korentsides, Joseph R. Keebler, Kimberly N. Williams, Lauren Barbeau, Teha Cooks

“…This study, conducted at a private STEM university in the Southeastern United States, presents a series of qualitative and quantitative data validating the Critical Teaching Behaviors Midterm Feedback Instrument (CTB-MFI). …”
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