Systematic optimization and evaluation of a Dutch sexual health intervention: Role model stories for chlamydia prevention, testing, and treatment by Gido Metz, Rosa RLC Thielmann, Hanneke Roosjen, Sarah E. Stutterheim, Rik Crutzen

“…Method The experiences of 10 young individuals served as the basis of role model stories using the behavior change principle modeling based on social cognitive theory. These stories aimed to motivate young individuals to undergo sexually transmitted infection testing, use condoms, and notify sexual partners. …”
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The impact of market orientation on the performance of MSMEs operating in technology parks: The role of market dynamism by Anna Wójcik-Karpacz, Jarosław Karpacz, Joanna Rudawska

“…It has been proven that market orientation is a significant stimulant of firm performance, while market dynamism has not been classified as a moderator of the market orientation–firm performance relationship. Implications for theory and practice: This study contributes to strategic management by identifying the key role of market orientation for enterprises wishing to benefit from this type of strategic orientation. …”
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A Bayesian Best-Worst Method-Based Multicriteria Competence Analysis of Crowdsourcing Delivery Personnel by Longxiao Li, Xu Wang, Jafar Rezaei

“…To this end, the competence theory is introduced, and a multicriteria competence analysis (MCCA) approach is developed. …”
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Balance correlations, agentic zeros, and networks: The structure of 192 years of war and peace. by David Dekker, David Krackhardt, Patrick Doreian, Pavel N Krivitsky

“…Social network extensions of Heider's balance theory have led to a plethora of adaptations, often inconsistent with Heider and each other. …”
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Study on the vibration characteristics and influence range of buried dam pipeline by Lihui Gao, Jing Xu, Shuai Xing

“…At the same time, by introducing the “finite element-infinite element” theory, a coupled finite element-infinite element model is established for the pipeline, levee, anchor piers, support piers, foundation, and infinite half-space. …”
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ECONOMIC FUTURE OF GLOBALIZATION by A. G. Oleynov

“…In practice, the ambiguity in views on the development of global processes has manifested itself in the return of national governments to protectionism in foreign economic policy. In theory - in the actualization of new conceptualizations of globalization and its perspectives.The article compares the axiomatics of monodisciplinary and interdisciplinary economic analysis of globalization. …”
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The impact of cultural origin on the psychiatric expertise in Switzerland: a focus on sexual violence illustrated by two criminal cases by Marco De Pieri, Neva Suardi

“…Dominance, rather than sexual gratification, can lead to sexual violence, which could also be a “male backlash” against gender equality. Biological theories link sexual violence to genetic factors; a psychodynamic perspective suggests an unconscious social reproduction of masculine culture and delves into possible explanations for violent behavior. …”
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An Introduction to Explaining and Interpreting Laws in Measurement Fuzzy Logic by Amir Ahmadi

“…The result is that with the theory of explanation and interpretation of the existing laws based on fuzzy thinking, as well as the design and implementation of the fuzzy judicial system with the help of experts, it is possible to progress towards a more accurate and fair judicial system. …”
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Unmasking the complexities of healthcare access in low-resource settings: a health systems approach to obstetric and under-5 healthcare in rural settings of Eastern Uganda by Rornald Muhumuza Kananura

“…The research employed narrative and inductive thematic analysis, guided by concepts of social interactions, behaviour, and health institutional systems drawn from system theory. Results The study unmasked multiple concurrent barriers to healthcare access at distinct levels. …”
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‘Soglitude’- introducing a method of thinking thresholds by Tatjana Barazon

“…The contributions gathered in this special issue come from various disciplines: anthropology, philosophy, critical theory, film studies, political science, literature and history. …”
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THE GASTRONOMIC IMAGE OF THE TERRITORY: STRUCTURE AND SPECIFICITY by Maria A. Belyaeva

“…The results of the study can be applied in such an area of applied cultural studies as geobrending. A good theory is a guide to action, if you undertake to form a gastronomic image of the city, you need to understand its structure and specifics. …”
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Internal Whistleblowing and Perceptions of Organizational Politics, Pressure, and Professional Commitment by Ilyona Risty, Aprilia Beta Suandi, Muhammad Ikhsan Alif

“… Introduction/Main Objectives: This study examines the influence of organizational political perceptions of internal whistleblowing intention, specifically investigating the role of professional commitment on the pressure felt by employees within the framework of the conservation of resources theory. Background Problems: Previous research has focused on what factors can increase internal whistleblowing intention, while there are contextual factors that cannot be ignored, specifically the state of the working environment that may hinder such intention. …”
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Scaling to new heights: methodological insights for uplifting research on grassroots digital innovation by Paolo Gerli, Fabio Neves da Rocha, Luca Mora

“…Our discussion focuses on three major methodological and conceptual limitations: a tendency towards theory-devoid empiricism, a bias towards successful cases, and a dearth of longitudinal, multi-site analyses. …”
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Dynamic Modeling and Adaptive Robust Synchronous Control of Parallel Robotic Manipulator for Industrial Application by Haiqiang Zhang, Hairong Fang, Qi Zou, Dan Zhang

“…The stability of the proposed controllers was proved by utilizing Lyapunov theory. A sequence of simulation tests were implemented to prove the performance of the controllers presented in this paper. …”
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Exploring Elements of Gender Stereotypes and Stereotyping in some Zulu Wedding Songs by Khayelihle Excellent Khumalo, Bongephiwe Dlamini-Myeni

“…The study employed the Nego- Feminist Theory as the core analytical tool that framed this study. …”
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation and Analysis of Non-Newtonian Drilling Fluid Flow and Cuttings Transport in an Eccentric Annulus by Muhammad Ahsan, Shah Fahad, Muhammad Shoaib Butt

“…A two-phase Eulerian–Eulerian model was developed by using computational fluid dynamics to simulate drilling fluid flow and cuttings transport. The kinetic theory of granular flow was used to study the dynamics and interactions of cuttings transport. …”
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Spatial analysis of speculation in the US housing market by Salaheddin Manochehri, Ramin Amani, Jamal Mamkhezri

“…Moreover, Our findings not only highlight regional variations but also validate theories of speculative behavior, particularly the role of price expectations and feedback loops, as established by Shiller (2005) and Glaeser (2013). …”
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Analysis of Classical Poets’ Viewpoints about Editing Poetry and manipulating Stories with an Emphasis on Nezami Ganjavi's Works by Yasin Esmaeely

“…Some writers have agreed with manipulation in poetry and some are against any kind of manipulation. These theories are sometimes expressed directly and sometimes are indirectly implied and should be understood through the principles and rules expressed for poetry. …”
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Unearthing the determinants of digital innovation adoption in the agricultural sector: The role of food security awareness and agricultural experience by David Aboagye-Darko, Peter Mkhize

“…A dyadic model based on diffusion innovation theory and the technology acceptance model is proposed to investigate the phenomenon. …”
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ETHICS BY DESIGN AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE SUBJECT-OBJECT IN THE DIGITAL ERA by Тетяна ПАВЛОВА, Роман ПАВЛОВ

“…Theoretical implications: The work contributes to the development of the theory of technology ethics, offering a new perspective on the interaction between ethical principles and the processes of designing digital systems. …”
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