Study on Phase Transition Mechanism of Polymer Composite Cold Thermal Energy Storage Agent Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation by Chen Youliang, Sheng Wei, Wang Ruirui, Li Xueli, Hao Xiaoru, Zheng Haikun

“…In this study, the ice-water system with a high latent heat was mixed with polyethylene glycol (PEG) of mass fractions of 0%, 3%, and 5%, and using 10% glycerol and 20% ammonium chloride as the nucleating and cooling agents, respectively. …”
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Awareness of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance among stakeholders in the pig value chain: A preliminary report by Asinamai Athliamai Bitrus, Dishon Hurdison Charibu, Oludayo Michael Akinsola, Oludotun Olubusola Oladele, Adanu Williams Adanu, Essienifiok Saturday Unanam, Omoniwa David Oludare

“…The findings from the assessment revealed a mixed understanding among pig farmers regarding the prudent use of antibiotics, with areas of both good knowledge and potential misconceptions observed. …”
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Strategies and responses to the effects of Climate Change on health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Chancy Skenard Chimatiro, Solange Mianda, Precious Hajison, Martina Lembani

“…Mapping strategies and responses used in the region to address the effects of climate change on health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa could be a starting point for understanding evidence-based decision-making to inform best practices.…”
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Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for the Electrochemical Detection of Propofol by David C. Ferrier, Janice Kiely, Richard Luxton

“…The correct dosage of propofol is of high importance, but there is currently a lack of suitable point-of-care techniques for determining blood propofol concentrations. …”
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Exploring the supply side dynamics of agritourism in Tamil Nadu by Sarath Sennimalai, Badiya Venkata Rao, S. D. Sivakumar

“…This study investigates the motivations, operational challenges, and expectations of farmers engaged in agritourism to understand its sustainable development potential.MethodsA mixed-methods approach, guided by grounded theory, was adopted to examine supply-side dynamics. …”
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Robust Nodal Behavior in the Thermal Conductivity of Superconducting UTe_{2} by Ian M. Hayes, Tristin E. Metz, Corey E. Frank, Shanta R. Saha, Nicholas P. Butch, Vivek Mishra, P. J. Hirschfeld, Johnpierre Paglione

“…In the high-field regime, the thermal conductivity at different disorder levels differs from each other by a simple offset, suggesting that some simple principle determines the physics of the mixed state, a fact which may illuminate trends observed in other clean nodal superconductors.…”
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Psychological intervention, from the positive psychology approach, in infertile couples who are in the artificial insemination process by Arelys Pérez Figueroa, Damaisy Miranda Otero, Laziel Canovas Rodriguez

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> from the positive psychology point of view, working with the infertile couple, who is inseminated, allows to enhance the positive emotions that favor the treatment and strengthen their resilient capacity that leads to greater psychological well-being to face this process.…”
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Ultra‐Low Velocity Zone Beneath the Atlantic Near St. Helena by Sefira Davison, Carl Martin, Rita Parai, Sanne Cottaar

“…Helium and neon isotopic systematics observed in samples from this region could point to a less‐outgassed mantle component mixed in with the dominant signature of recycled material. …”
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Radiation therapists' perceptions of participating in Professional Supervision – a pilot study by Gay Dungey, Sarah Thomson, Paula Rodriguez Lopez

“…Methods Conducted in the Christchurch Radiation Oncology Centre, this mixed‐methods pilot study introduced PS in March 2022. …”
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The Great spotted eagle <i>Aquila clanga</i> in the Altai Territory and Altai Republic, Russia by S. V. Vazhov, A. V. Matsyura, V. M. Vazhov

“…Otherwise,  the  progressive  extinction  of  the  Great  Spotted Eagle population in Altai will reach a critical point in forthcoming years.…”
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Systolic Pulmonary Artery Pressure as Long-Term Mortality Predictor in Elderly Critically Ill with Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia by Marko Kurnik, Helena Božič, Matej Podbregar

“…Background: COVID-19 can cause acute pulmonary hypertension (PH), worsening outcomes in critically ill elderly patients. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), assessing right ventricular hemodynamics, predicts short-term outcomes. …”
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Acceptability of Tortillas and Tamales Made with Nixtamalized Corn with Germinated Chia Flour by María Eunice Cota, Elsa Julieta Salazar

“…For the acceptability test, 52 consumers were recruited, who signed the informed consent and subsequently evaluated the appearance and texture using a five-point hedonic scale (1 = I like it very much, 5 = I dislike it very much). …”
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The future of pandemic modeling in support of decision making: lessons learned from COVID-19 by Kelly R. Moran, Tammie Lopez, Sara Y. Del Valle

“…Their verdicts on future pandemic readiness were mixed, with only 43% of respondents saying we are better prepared for a future pandemic. …”
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Bird Diversity and Distribution in relation to Urban Landscape Types in Northern Rwanda by T. Gatesire, D. Nsabimana, A. Nyiramana, J. L. Seburanga, M. O. Mirville

“…Using the point count method, linear mixed models, Shannon’s diversity index, and Bray-Curtis cluster analysis, we conducted a study of the effect of urban fabric layout on bird diversity and distribution in northern Rwanda. …”
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Enhancing Infrastructure Competitiveness in Alignment With COP-29 Climate Goals by Mustafayeva Gulnisa Alisafa, Mammadova Samira Yashar, Balajayeva Tahmina Pasha

“…It uses a mixed-methods approach, combining case studies of successful infrastructure projects with a review of the supporting policy framework and technological innovations to support climate-aligned competitiveness. …”
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Investigating university English as a foreign language instructors' implementations in teaching integral listening with speaking. by Addisu Bogale Shago, Elias Woemego Bushisso, Taye Gebremariam Olamo

“…Accordingly, the study aims to examine University English EFL instructors' implementations in teaching integral listening and speaking employing a concurrent mixed-methods design. A total of 252 sample respondents were involved in data collection. …”
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Using Technology to Support Success: Assessing Value Using Strategic Academic Research and Development by Rebecca Torstrick, Joseph Finke

“…Quantitative data included pass rates, grade-point averages, instructor fidelity, and software usage metrics, analyzed using Chi-square tests, analysis of variance, and linear mixed-effects models. …”
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Relationships Among Organizational-Level Maturities in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation: A Survey-Based Analysis by Burak Kubilay, Baris Celiktas

“…This study aims to address this gap by analyzing the relationships among the maturity levels of AI, CS, and DT at the organizational level using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and descriptive statistical methods. A mixed-methods design combines quantitative survey data with synthetic modeling techniques to assess organizational preparedness. …”
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More direct attacks increase likelihood of goals in 2018- and 2022-Men's World Cup Soccer Finals. by Tim Taha, Ilya Orlov

“…We propose a geometric measure of directness (DIR) using the ratio between the straight-line distance from the point where possession begins to the centre of goal, and the total distance covered by the ball during that possession. …”
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Electrical resistivity and rheological properties of sensing bentonite drilling muds modified with lightweight polymer by Ahmed S. Mohammed

“…The guar gum modification increased the yield point (YP) and plastic viscosity (PV) by 58% to 230% and 44% to 77% respectively based on the bentonite content and temperature of the drilling mud. …”
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