Determinants of Financial Sustainability in Microfinance Institutions: A Panel Data Study by Gyan Mani Adhikari, Amrita Sapkota, Devendra Parajuli, Ganesh Bhattarai

“…Microfinance institutions have been used as a catalyst tool for increasing the welfare of poor people and fostering economic growth in many regions globally, including Nepal, since the decade of the 70s. However, the issue of financial sustainability in their operations is still emerging. …”
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Antidepressant Effects on Insulin Sensitivity and Proinflammatory Cytokines in the Depressed Males by Yi-Chyan Chen, Wei-Win Lin, Yu-Jung Chen, Wei-Chung Mao, Yi-Jen Hung

“…Before and after the 4-week antidepressant treatment, participants underwent oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and frequently sampled intravenous glucose tolerance test (FSIGT). …”
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The Effect of Telephone Health Training on Perceived Stress of Mothers with Premature Infants Discharged from Hospital by Hossein Tavangar, Marjan Alichi, Zahra Pourmovahed

“…Background: Premature birth is a global health issue leading to major stress in mothers that will be able to get answers to many of their questions at home through a phone call. …”
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Compliance with road safety media messages among drivers in selected mass transit companies in South East, Nigeria by Somtochukwu Victor Okeke, Ibiere Tom Cookey, Ukamaka C. M. Ozioko, Bassey Victor Ikot-Osin, Anthony C. Ekwueme, Emeka S. S. Orekyeh

“…A survey of 364 mass transit drivers in Nigeria probed their compliance with road safety messages from the perspective of means of communication, level of compliance, and obstacles to compliance. The multistage sampling technique was adopted in this study. The study used the real limit mean and cutoff mean to analyse data from objectives one and two respectively. …”
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Photovoltaic Hosting Capacity Assessment of Distribution Networks Considering Source–Load Uncertainty by Chao Chen, Weifeng Peng, Cheng Xie, Shufeng Dong, Yibo Hua

“…With the continuous expansion of distributed photovoltaic (PV) integration, the hosting capacity of distribution networks has become a critical issue in power system planning and operation. Under varying meteorological and load fluctuation conditions, traditional assessment methods often face adaptability and uncertainty handling challenges. …”
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Factors influencing the resocialization of migrant older adults in China: a cross-sectional study by Meijuan Cao, Meijuan Cao, Yating Wang, Huiping Liu, Qiang Li

“…BackgroundIn the context of the further expansion of the aging population and the scale of migration, the issue of resocialization of migrant older adults has attracting attention due to its close association with their physical and mental health. …”
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Do Boys Empathize Less than Girls? Exploring the Links Among Empathy, Gender and Sexist Attitudes in Adolescents by Magaly Luisina García-Senlle, Manuel Martín-Fernández, Raquel Conchell, Sara Arrojo, Marisol Lila

“…(1) Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a pervasive issue, particularly among adolescents. Its prevalence is still high despite intervention efforts, especially for younger generations. …”
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How the popularization of dietary guidelines affects healthy eating behavior: Evidence from the choice of staple food structure in China by Shijiu Yin, Huiying Peng, Yuqiu Qin, Zongshuo Yin

“…Using a nationally representative sample of 102,464 adult respondents drawn from the Food Safety and Nutrition Health Survey (FNS), we discovered that awareness of the Chinese Dietary Guidelines (2016), issued by the Chinese Nutrition Society, can help residents choose a healthier staple food structure by substituting refined grains with a higher proportion of whole grains and potatoes. …”
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Post-apartheid complexities of Xitsonga and mathematics teaching in rural foundation phase classrooms: A case of number patterns by Hlamulo Wiseman Mbhiza, Ayanda Zondo, Sibongile Mlangeni, Vuyelwa Brenda Mpitso

“…This gap in research highlights the broader issue of the implications of language policy in South Africa for educational success, where the political nature of language use complicates effective teaching practices. …”
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The role of stimulation, affection, and parenting patterns in stunting among children aged 24-59 months by Yulianti Wulan Sari, Ali Khomsan, Katrin Roosita

“…Stunting remains a chronic nutritional issue in Indonesia. The prevalence of stunting has decreased from 30,8% in 2018 to 21,5% in 2023; this rate is still above the WHO threshold of less than 20%. …”
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The Association of Dietary Inflammatory Index with Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality among Physically Active Adults by Mehrad Khoddami, Alireza Milajerdi, Akram Yazdani

“…Further prospective studies help expanding current knowledge in this issue.…”
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Efficacy of Neurorehabilitation Approaches in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Comprehensive Review by Diana Andrei, Alexandra Laura Mederle, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Claudia Borza, Alexandra Corina Faur

“…Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a significant public health issue, causing long-term disabilities and imposing considerable socioeconomic and healthcare challenges. …”
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Soft voting ensemble model to improve Parkinson’s disease prediction with SMOTE by Jumanto Unjung, Rofik Rofik, Endang Sugiharti, Alamsyah Alamsyah, Riza Arifudin, Budi Prasetiyo, Much Aziz Muslim

“…The research process is systematically structured into multiple phases: data preprocessing, sampling, model development utilizing a voting ensemble approach, and performance evaluation. …”
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Enhanced strength-thermophysical synergy of directed energy deposition-arc manufactured Inconel-Copper bimetallic via cooperative heat treatment by Kun Liu, Zhaoyang Yan, Xiaowei Wang, Fude Wang, Shujun Chen, Xizhang Chen

“…This study addresses this issue by employing cooperative heat treatment strategies to optimise Inconel-copper bimetallic structures fabricated via Directed Energy Deposition-Arc (DED-Arc). …”
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Evaluation of GLOCK 9 mm Firing Pin Aperture Shear Mark Individuality Based on 3,156 Different Pistols (Manufactured Over a 30 Year Period in Two Countries) Using Additional Patter... by James E. Hamby, Eric Warren, Stephen Norris, Nicholas D.K. Petraco

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Developing Basic Football Techniques Model in Football Schools by Arsil Arsil, Anton Komaini, Sri Gusti Handayani, Heru Andika, Muhamad Ichsan Sabillah

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The Effect of Oxygen Staging on Nitrogen Conversion in Oxy-Fuel CFB Environment by Jankowska Sylwia, Czakiert Tomasz, Krawczyk Grzegorz, Borecki Paweł, Jesionowski Łukasz, Nowak Wojciech

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Multi-stage bidirectional informed-RRT * plant protection UAV path planning method based on A * algorithm domain guidance by Jian Li, Jian Li, Yuan Gao, Yuan Gao, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Weijian Zhang, Weijian Zhang, Weilin Yu, Weilin Yu, Yating Hu, He Liu, Changtian Li

“…Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an intelligent path planning algorithm. To address this issue, this study proposes an improved Informed-RRT* path planning algorithm guided by domain-partitioned A* algorithm. …”
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The interplay of factors influencing the carbon footprint of hospital care—A causal mapping analysis of scientific reports by L.H.J.A. Kouwenberg, D.S. Kringos, W.J.K. Hehenkamp, E.S. Cohen, N.H. Sperna Weiland

“…Conclusions: The carbon footprint of hospital care is a multifaceted and complex issue driven by multiple factors. Insight into these factors can inform targeted actions to reduce emissions. …”
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Gender difference in the association between composite dietary antioxidant index and all-cause mortality by Lanzhi Duan, Rui Zeng, Jiang Wang, Sisi Hu, Weiye Wang, Weiye Wang

“…We aimed to analyze the association of CDAI with all-cause mortality, and determine the influence of gender on this association.MethodsThe data of adult participants (age ≥ 18) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles spanning 2001 to 2018 were analyzed. The NHANES-issued identifiers for participants enabled the linkage of data from the NHANES Public Use Linked Mortality File.ResultsThe study encompassed a sample of 15,651 individuals. …”
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