Development of a new method for maintainability and downtime analysis of mining machinery by M. Rezaei Dashtaki, A. Jandaghi Jafari, S. H. Hoseinie

“…Abstract Shovels are universally acknowledged as vital machinery in surface mining production systems, and enhancements to this equipment substantially augment operational mine output capacity. Extending the length of continuous operation is a cost-efficient strategy that may result in significant productivity improvements, as it is directly linked to the fleet’s reliability and maintainability. …”
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New insights in large-pores mesoporous silica microspheres for hemostatic application by Sara Saber Younes Mohamed, Roberta Cavalli, Elisabetta Rombi, Luciano Atzori, Marco Armandi, Barbara Onida

“…Herein, large-pores mesoporous silica microspheres (MSM) were synthesized, and their surface was modified to enrich the hydroxyls population with the aim of achieving a material with enhanced water adsorption capacity and high hemostatic ability. The success of surface modification was investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), which confirmed the increase in the amount of surface hydroxyl groups. …”
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Effectiveness of innovative circular technologies for sustainable rural freshwater supply in Tanzania by Christopher S. Awinia

“…Six important recommendations have been made, specifically concerning the importance of financial and technical capacity, community ownership, social acceptance, community participation, change management, and procurement standards, which affect the quality of the physical water infrastructure network.…”
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MACEDONIAN NATIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEM – MAIN CHALLENGES by Radmil Polenakovik, Ivana Stankovska, Bojan R. Jovanovski

“…This paper aims to retrospect the main activities for developing innovation infrastructure and enhancing innovation capacities. Moreover, it offers critical assessment of the improvements and the main challenges faced. …”
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NOMA Performance Improvement with Downlink Sectorization by Hurianti Vidyaningtyas, . Iskandar, . Hendrawan, Aloysius A. Pramudita

“…A Sequential Power Allocation (SePA) algorithm was introduced to enhance power distribution within sectors, aiming to maximize both user capacity and overall sum rate. The methods employed included detailed simulations comparing the performance of traditional NOMA systems and those incorporating sectorization. …”
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EFFICACY OF TAX PAYERS’ PERCEPTION ON TAX COMPLIANCE LEVEL AMONG SMEs IN ILORIN METROPOLIS by Daud Omotosho Saheed, Yusuf Olamilekan Quadri, Majeed Ajibola Ibrahim, Ifedolapo Oluwasolape Omotosho

“… Nigeria’s tax compliance rate is significantly low compared to other countries especially given the weak revenue administration capacity to deal with evasion and lack of data mainly around the informal sectors as tax payers do not trust the government to channel tax revenue for its intended purposes. …”
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The spatio-temporal trend of climate and characterization of drought in Borana Zone, Ethiopia by Sewmehon Sisay Fanta, Mamuye Busier Yesuf, Mulatu Tesfahun Merkos, Tamene Adugna Demissie

“…The adverse impacts can be mitigated by building the capacity of drought-vulnerable community.…”
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Maricultura en la Bahía de La Paz, B.C.S., México: impacto socioeconómico de los cultivos de atún y camarón by Mariana Vázquez Hurtado, Ismael Sánchez Brito, Alfredo Ortega-Rubio

“…Los océanos han sido considerados fuente ilimitada de recursos, capaces de alimentar a la población mundial, pero la demanda alimentaria se ha incrementado a tal grado que supera el aporte de los mares. …”
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La Dirección General de Prensa y Difusión de Cancillería: su estrategia de propaganda para confrontar la “campaña antiargentina” (1977-1981) by Laura Schenquer

“…Los elegidos no eran solo figuras identificadas y defensoras del régimen, también participaron quienes manifestaban posiciones más críticas y quienes eran capaces de producir crónicas turísticas “no políticas”. …”
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The experiences and challenges of Doctoral Education in Public Universities compared by Ocan, Johnson, Marus, Eton, Adyanga, Akena Francis, Ayiga, Natal

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Effect of Post Handling Practices on the Quality of Coffee Produced in Kihihi Sub-County Kanungu District. by Byabazeire, Tobias

“…Recommendations emphasized the need for improved infrastructure, adoption of quality standards, and ongoing capacity building to sustain quality improvements and meet consumer expectations.…”
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Design and Prototyping of an Automatic Bee Hive Monitoring System for Sustainable Beekeeping in Kanungu District. by Medi, Gerald

“…The integration of GSM technology empowers beekeepers with actionable insights, fostering resilience against climate variability and contributing to long-term environmental stewardship. Through capacity building and technological innovation, this project aims to elevate beekeeping standards in Kanungu District, empowering beekeepers to achieve sustainable livelihoods and economic independence. …”
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The Impact of Instructional Supervision Practices on Students’ Academic Performance in Uganda Certificate of Education Examinations in Kamwenge District by Herbert, Nzaana

“…Major recommendations were: need to develop and build a remedial mechanism into the school system, proper staffing of the Directorate of Education Standards, need for increasing teachers’ motivation, regular evaluation of the instructional process, school administration procedure and educational outcomes by the supervisors, need for government to always provide instructional materials and other learning facilities and need to promote capacity development of teachers through intensive and regular seminars/workshops.…”
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Barriers to women's participation in public procurement in Africa: Empirical evidence from Uganda. by BC, Basheka

“…Interviews were conducted with key informants within Uganda’s central and local government, and surveys were administered to various WOBs. Capacity, finance, information, and legal and regulation-related aspects were identified as the four key obstacles to participating in this potentially lucrative process. …”
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Procurement Process and The Performance of Government Funded Projects: A Case Study of Rulindo District Local Government, Rwanda by Perpetue, Kamuyumbu

“…The study revealed that there were delays in public procurement due to the procurement law itself, budget constraints, a lack of qualified personnel in public procurement, a lack of procurement plans, the financial capacity of contractors, bureaucracy, and a lack of monitoring of awarded tenders. …”
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Artificial intelligence, media and journalism: Between a good servant and a bad master by Tomić Boban, Bajić Predrag Đ.

“…This is not only due to the potential danger o f artificial intelligence surpassing humans but generally to establish order in a new human practice that exceeds previous potentials and capacities. Therefore, it is necessary to address ethical, regulatory, and self-regulatory issues, as well as media literacy.…”
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts promote pro-tumor functions of neutrophils in pancreatic cancer via IL-8: potential suppression by pirfenidone by Tomohiko Yagi, Shunsuke Kagawa, Shohei Nogi, Atsuki Taniguchi, Masashi Yoshimoto, Kanto Suemori, Yasuo Nagai, Shuto Fujita, Shinji Kuroda, Satoru Kikuchi, Yoshihiko Kakiuchi, Fuminori Teraishi, Kosei Takagi, Toshiaki Ohara, Hiroshi Tazawa, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

“…Neutrophils co-cultured with CAFs increased migratory capacity and prolonged life span. CAF-affected neutrophils enhance the migratory and invasive activities of pancreatic cancer cells. …”
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Neural mechanisms of self-processing in autism: An ALE-based meta-analysis by Yue Yuan, Mingda Tao, Aibao Zhou, Xiangli Guan, Jiaomei Zhang

“…The findings revealed the following: (1) The capacity to make self-other distinctions and mirroring in social interactions is impacted by inadequate activation of brain areas of the mirror neuron system in ASD, which in turn impairs social interactions. (2) ASD activated more brain regions in self-processing than typically developing (TD) individuals. …”
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FathomDEM: an improved global terrain map using a hybrid vision transformer model by Peter Uhe, Chris Lucas, Laurence Hawker, Malcolm Brine, Hamish Wilkinson, Anthony Cooper, Alex A Saoulis, James Savage, Christopher Sampson

“…This demonstrates its impressive capacity to perform for specific landscapes, while being trained globally to model a wide range of terrain types. …”
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Impact of Alternative Diets on Athletes: Analyzing Influence on Athletic Performance by Jolanta Mędyk, Michał Rogulski, Yauheniya Patarocha, Aleksandra Ślusarska, Paulina Błasiak, Małgorzata Wirkijowska, Patryk Mikołajec, Ruslan Huk, Barbara Bilecka, Jakub Wirkijowski

“…The findings suggest that well-planned plant-based diets can deliver notable health benefits, lower the risk of chronic illnesses, and enhance aerobic capacity without hindering performance. In contrast, ketogenic diets, while potentially effective for weight loss, present concerns related to cardiovascular and bone health and may impair performance in high-intensity activities. …”
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