Spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the association between socioeconomic development and birth rate: a geographically and temporally weighted regression modeling study in China by Yu Yang, Rongxin He, Liming Li

“…This has significant implications for sustainable population planning.MethodsThis study applied hot spot analysis and the spatiotemporal geographically weighted regression (GTWR) modeling, used panel data of 286 cities in China from 2012 to 2021 to explore the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the relationship between the socioeconomic development and birth rate.ResultsThe research has found that 2017 was an important turning point in China’s demographic transition. …”
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A Daily Reference Crop Evapotranspiration Forecasting Model Based on Improved Informer by Junrui Pan, Long Yu, Bo Zhou, Junhong Zhao

“…Using meteorological and soil data from the Yingde region, we employed the Maximal Information Coefficient (MIC) to identify key influencing factors and integrated Residual Cycle Forecasting (RCF), Star Aggregate Redistribute (STAR), and Fully Adaptive Normalization (FAN) techniques into the Informer model. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Exploring the role of TESOL and digital technology in attitudinal change and sustainable learning for students of higher education by Fu Chen, Yanhong Gao, Xin Wang

“…Methodology The population comprised faculty members of Chinese universities. Data was collected through a standardized questionnaire from 307 respondents and analyzed using Mplus. …”
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The Pathways to increase farmers' agricultural operating income by improving irrigation water accessibility amid climate change by Shi Jiankui, Chen Jingru, Hu Xiangdong

“…Thirdly, improved IWA has effectively promoted FAOI with low fragmentation, high agricultural dependency.The findings hold significant practical implications for relatively underdeveloped regions in developing countries, advocating for targeted promotion of farmland water conservancy facilities and transportation infrastructure construction based on local conditions.…”
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Prospects for Implementation of Autonomous Vehicles and Associated Infrastructure in Developing Countries by Teshome Kumsa Kurse, Girma Gebresenbet, Geleta Fikadu Daba

“…A mixed methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from surveys of approximately 1500 randomly selected individuals and qualitative insights from in-depth interviews with policymakers, traffic engineers, and industry representatives. …”
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Servant leadership and well-being: A scoping review of positive organisational outcomes by Cara S. Jonker, Sinethemba C. Dube

“…The literature was searched using computerised databases from January 2015 to November 2021. Data were extracted through content analysis from 14 scientific articles. …”
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Immobilized metal affinity chromatography co-purifies TGF-β1 with histidine-tagged recombinant extracellular proteins. by Jasvir Kaur, Dieter P Reinhardt

“…IMAC of purified TGF-β1 and the latency associated peptide showed that these proteins bound to the immobilized nickel ions. These data clearly demonstrate that TGF-β1 was co-purified by specific interactions with nickel, and not by specific interactions with fibrillin-1 fragments. …”
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Multifactorial influences on musical creativity: an integrated perspective on cognitive and social capital factors by Shaohua Ben, Shaohua Ben, Wenjun Zheng, Xu Li

“…It has employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data from 962 university students.ResultsThe findings have revealed that social capital has exerted both direct effect and moderating effect on creative self-efficacy. …”
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Worldview, psychological flexibility, and depression-anxiety-stress in Chinese youth by Sheng-Li Cheng, Xin Zhang, Chenxu Zhao, Yun Li, Shushan Liu, Sanyin Cheng

“…Policymakers, psychologists, and educators working with youth should carefully consider the implications of these results for education, employment, and mental health.…”
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Leveraging social media for enhanced SME performance in the restaurant industry: A Case study of Penang, Malaysia by Tisya Farida Abdul Halim, Raziff Jamaluddin, Nuraini Abdullah, Mohd Khairulnizam Zahari, Nur Syuhadah Kamaruddin, Bannu A/P Subramanian

“…Employing a quantitative research design, the study collected data through surveys distributed to SME restaurant owners, co-owners, managers, workers, and others in Penang. …”
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The Impact of a Deep Learning Self-Adaptive Colour Restoration Pipeline for Deep Underwater Images in 3D Reconstruction by M. Vlachos, D. Skarlatos, S. Demesticha

“…By integrating this correction method within a photogrammetric workflow, the study investigates the potential benefits and limitations of data-driven colour enhancement in underwater environments. …”
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Comparing the Effects of Various Implant Abutment Materials on Gingival Fibroblast Attachment In Vitro by Mallikarjun H. Doddamani, Manish Varma, Sumit Bhatt, Veena Raghunath, A. J. Ashmi, Nirupama Vemali

“…Further studies are needed to validate these findings and explore the clinical implications.…”
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Baseline cell cycle and immune profiles indicate CDK4/6 inhibitor response in metastatic HR + /HER2- breast cancer by Stephanie L. Tzetzo, Emily Schultz, Jianxin Wang, Hanna R. Rosenheck, Sidney Mahan, Erik S. Knudsen, Agnieszka K. Witkiewicz

“…Patients with long PFS display gene set enrichment for growth factor and immune signaling pre-treatment, while gene set enrichment for immune activation emerges during CDK4/6i therapy. Our data highlight baseline tumor-intrinsic and tumor microenvironments-associated indicators of CDK4/6i response in the “real-world” setting and offer implications for precision-based therapeutic combinations to enhance CDK4/6i efficacy. …”
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Blockchain In Supply Chain Management Enhancing Traceability and Reducing Counterfeiting by Francis Sajo, G T Thiru Arooran, V Rajesh, B Manjusha, P Mathiyalagan, S Sivasubramaniyan

“…Yet obstacles, including but not limited to scalability, complex integration, cost implications, energy consumption, and regulatory hurdles, have prevented widespread adoption. …”
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Changes in crash types and contributing factors after bus rapid transit (BRT) infrastructure installation in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Nicholas N. Ferenchak, Brady A. Woods

“…New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provided crash data for the Central Avenue corridor of the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) system in Albuquerque, NM. …”
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Digital marketing-based entrepreneurship learning: impact on self-confidence and entrepreneurial intentions of physical education students by Agus Sunaryo, Bambang Sumardjoko, Harsono Harsono, Endang Fauziati, Hernawan Sulistyanto, Habib Pijar Bawana Naryananda

“…These findings provide valuable implications for curriculum developers and policymakers in the field of physical education and entrepreneurship education. …”
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Impact of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Quality Education Impacting other SDGs in Pakistan Higher Education Institutions: Moderation and Mediation of Resource Slack and S... by Bashir Ahmad, Azam Anwar Khan, Maawra Salam, Rahat Anwar Khan

“…Design/Methodology/Approach: The Smart Pls 4.0 has been used to test the relationship among variables. The data was collected from 384 respondents working in Higher Education Institutions in Pakistan using a self-administered survey questionnaire through convenience sampling technique. …”
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Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in Camels and Goats and Community Awareness Towards Its Zoonotic Risk in Selected Districts of Afar Region, Ethiopia by Teshager Dubie, Ahmed Seid, Ashenafi Syoum, Fanuel Bizuayehu Yihunie

“…Brucellosis is a highly infectious bacterial zoonotic disease that carries substantial economic and public health implications, especially within pastoral and agropastoral communities in Ethiopia. …”
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An Analysis of the Driving Factors Behind Afghan Youth Migration to Türkiye by Abdul Qayum Shafaq, Hameedullah Shuaa

“…This study investigates the factors driving Afghan youth migration to Turkey using primary data from 199 respondents via an online survey. Analysis of demographic characteristics and migration experiences reveals that Afghan youth migrants to Turkey, predominantly male (73.9%) with an average age of 28 years, hold high levels of education, with 43.2% possessing bachelor’s degrees and 32.7% holding master’s degrees. …”
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Correlation of heavy metals in milk and drinking water by Davidov Ivana, Božić Aleksandar, Radinović Miodrag, Vranešević Milica, Davidov Nikola, Jurakić Željka

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