Assessing the barriers to lean manufacturing adoption in the furniture industry of Bangladesh: a fuzzy-DEMATEL study by Rifath Mahmud Uday, Sheak Salman, Md. Rezaul Karim, Md. Sifat Ar Salan, Muzahidul Islam, Mustak Shahriar

“…Research limitations/implications – The outcomes of this study provide valuable insights into the furniture industry, enabling the development of strategies for effective LM implementation. …”
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The head position and cervical alignment in patients with Chiari malformation: A retrospective case–control study by Resul Karadeniz, Zeynep Dağlar, Emin Çağıl, Göksal Günerhan, Buse Sarıgül, Yılmaz Aslan, Ahmet Deniz Belen, Ali Dalgıç

“…These findings highlight the potential of angular measurements as noninvasive diagnostic tools for CM. Future studies should explore the implications of these biomechanical changes on CM progression and treatment outcomes.…”
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Deciphering aquaporin-4’s influence on perivascular diffusion indices using DTI in rat stroke studies by Jiaqi Tian, Jiaqi Tian, Yuwen Zhang, Le Liu, Chaofan Li, Xiaozhu Hao

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the dynamic changes of the perivascular space diffusion index (index for diffusivity along the perivascular space, ALPS) and its relationship with aquaporin 4 (AQP4) polarization after cerebral ischemia in rats.MethodsRats were subjected to transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) and evaluated at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 days post-ischemia using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), T2-weighted imaging (T2WI), and susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI). …”
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Analysis of the components of cancer risk perception and links with intention and behaviour: A UK-based study. by Christiane Riedinger, Jackie Campbell, William M P Klein, Rebecca A Ferrer, Juliet A Usher-Smith

“…Furthermore, we highlight the practical implications of our findings for the design of interventions incorporating risk perception aimed at behaviour change in the context of cancer prevention.…”
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Motives of Poland's Outward Direct Investments from the Lodz Region: Results of a Direct Study by Tomasz Dorożyński, Anetta Kuna-Marszałek, Janusz Świerkocki

“…With several exceptions (mainly with respect to cost) the size of an enterprise, foreign capital holdings and internationalisation path did not differentiate motives that encouraged respondents to engage their resources abroad. Implications & Recommendations: The study is explorative, and its results should be understood as the starting point for further studies. …”
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The Relationship of Aspects of Identity, Awareness of Brain-Friendly Instruction and Language Skills: A Correlational Study by AbdolHamid Mohammadi, Ayatollajh Razmjoo, Shahram Afraz, Fazlolah Samimi

“…Methods: The study included 100 male and female students aged 18 to 30, who were attending English classes. …”
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Impacting Information Technology on Investment Capital Attraction and Sustainable Development: A Case Study in Vietnam by Lam Thanh Hien, Phan Thanh Tam

“…There are five policy implications and contributions to promoting sustainable development in Vietnam, encouraging innovation and excitement. …”
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Between Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Confidence: A Case Study of Pronunciation Training and Teacher Preparation by Lena Barrantes-Elizondo, Joshua Gordon

“…The findings are discussed in terms of their implications for teacher training in pronunciation that could boost pre-service teachers’ confidence in their knowledge of pronunciation teaching. …”
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Key developments and hotspots in programmed cell death in liver cancer pain: a bibliometric study by Yanmei Yang, Yongjin He, Ping Zhang, Chunyan Wang

“…Abstract Objectives This bibliometric study aimed to elucidate key developments, influential publications, and emerging research hotspots on programmed cell death (PCD) in liver cancer–associated pain, thereby providing guidance for future mechanism-based, patient-centered therapies. …”
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Application of Hybrid MCDA Tools for Constructability Review in Infrastructure Projects: A Bridge Case Study by Mansoureh Khorasani Nejad, Maria Rashidi, Vahid Mousavi

“…The application of the proposed methodology is demonstrated through a case study of a large-scale bridge project in Australia, providing a practical example of its efficiency. …”
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Numerical study on the punching shear strength of edge steel-reinforced concrete slab-column connections by Ahmed Gouda

“…Punching shear failure in steel-reinforced concrete (RC) edge slab-column connections poses a critical challenge in structural engineering, with safety and design efficiency implications. This study investigates the influence of key geometric parameters—slab thickness, column aspect ratio, square column stub size, and span-to-depth ratio—on punching shear strength, a topic underexplored in existing research. …”
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Possible Health Benefits and Risks of DeepFake Videos: A Qualitative Study in Nursing Students by Olga Navarro Martínez, David Fernández-García, Noemí Cuartero Monteagudo, Olga Forero-Rincón

“…Objective: Due to the novelty and limited literature on its risks/benefits, this paper aims to determine how young nursing students perceive DeepFake technology, its ethical implications, and its potential benefits in nursing. …”
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Legal Policy Recommendations for Fostering Green Business Development: A Case Study of Enterprises in Vietnam by Tran Thi Bich Nga

“…Objective: The article aimed to identify the key factors affecting green business development and proposed legal policy implications for green business development. Methodology: The author applied quality and quantitative methods; based on the study goal, the author surveyed 800 managers of green enterprises in five provinces and three cities in Vietnam and used structural equation modelling based on the quantitative research method. …”
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A study on the influence of family social capital on participation in adolescent extracurricular sports and public health by Wenjie Sui, Miaohong Huang

“…Families allocate limited resources to these activities, directly influencing their social capital. This study examines how family social capital affects adolescent participation in extracurricular sports and its broader implications for public health.MethodsThis study uses longitudinal data from the China Family Tracking Survey (CFPS, 2010–2018, N = 12,750) to analyze the relationship between family social capital, extracurricular sports participation, and adolescent health outcomes. …”
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Study of Magnetic Features of NiFe Feromagnetic Materials at Various Composition Variations by Simulation Methods by Firman Hanif Romadhon, Lutfi Rohman, Imam Rofi’i

“…In conclusion, NiFe material with Ni10Fe90 composition shows optimal magnetic performance at high temperatures, making it a promising candidate for applications in certain thermal environments. This study provides important insights into the relationship between the composition, structure, and magnetic properties of NiFe materials, as well as the implications for the development of more efficient ferromagnetic materials. …”
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The impact of economic freedom on foreign direct investment: a study of selected Southeast Asian economies by Buu Kiem Dang, Minh Duc Trinh

“…Purpose – This study investigates the impact of economic freedom and its components, including business freedom, trade freedom, investment freedom, financial freedom and monetary freedom, on foreign direct investment net inflows (FDI net inflows). …”
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The correlation between high temperature and cognitive function: a CHARLS 2018 cross-sectional study by Lu-shi Kong, Duo Chen, Jin-dan Zhang, Xiao-fen Cheng, Yi-li Zhang, Bei Li

“…We aim to explore the association between temperature and cognitive function through a national study of middle-aged and older adults. Methods This study was based on data from the 2018 wave of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, which screened 6,605 participants who met the inclusion criteria and merged historical meteorological data. …”
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Engagement strategies in human-written and AI-generated academic essays: A corpus-based study by Sharif Alghazo, Ghaleb Rabab'ah, Dina Abdel Salam El-Dakhs, Ayah Mustafa

“…Based on an appraisal theory framework, this corpus-based study explores the use and functions of engagement strategies in human-written and AI-generated academic essays. …”
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Association Between Sleep Duration and Cognitive Frailty in Older Chinese Adults: Prospective Cohort Study by Ruixue Cai, Jianqian Chao, Chenlu Gao, Lei Gao, Kun Hu, Peng Li

“…These findings provide insights into the relationship between sleep duration and cognitive frailty, with potential implications for public health policies and clinical practice.…”
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Understanding the development of minimum unit pricing of alcohol in Scotland: a qualitative study of the policy process. by Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Shona Hilton, Chris Bonell, Lyndal Bond

“…Theories of the policy process may help to understand the development of policy innovation and in turn identify lessons for future public health research and practice. This study aims to explain minimum unit pricing's development by taking a 'multiple-lenses' approach to understanding the policy process. …”
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