Crochet increases attention through a requiring motor skill learning by Davide Rossi Sebastiano, Cristina Muscio, Dunja Duran, Deborah Bonfoco, Sara Dotta, Paola Anversa, Elisa Pellencin, Pietro Tiraboschi, Elisa Visani

“…Data revealed that crochet determined a significant effect (before, T0, vs after, T1, the crochet session) on reaction times (for all cue and stimulus types), improving alertness and orienting networks (but not executive control) only in the CRO group. …”
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Assessment of the Symmetry and Deformation of a Submarine Hull Using the PCSE Method by Dąbrowski Paweł, Marchel Łukasz, Kiciński Radosław, Lindenbergh Roderik

“…The assessment of similar deformations is not possible in the original point cloud method, due to the unknown parameters of the orientation and curvature of the convex cylindrical hull surface. …”
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Perceptions of black employees regarding the psychological contract within an African context by Lutendo B. Mahadulula, Maggie Holtzhausen

“…Orientation: There is a need for researchers to investigate the constructs of psychological contract, work engagement and turnover intention within the context of the African knowledge system (AKS). …”
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Organizational Internal Factors and Sustainable Performance: A Serial Mediation Model by Faisal Ejaz, Sidra Abid, Aemin Nasir, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Pérez, Sarmad Ejaz, Md Billal Hossain

“…Method: The study employs quantitative research based on a positivist philosophy orientation. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed among the employees of 350 SMEs operating in Pakistan’s different regions. …”
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Geografías locales y escenografías imperiales by Alejandro Ferrari, Joaquín Izaguirre, Iván Leibowicz, Félix Acuto, Maximiliano Tello

“…En este trabajo analizaremos un circuito de peregrinaje de altura en la ladera oriental del Nevado de Cachi (Salta, Argentina) a través de datos generados con relevamientos intensivos, excavaciones sistemáticas, imágenes aéreas y satelitales, bases de datos georreferenciadas, y asistidos por herramientas CAD, GIS y de realidad aumentada. …”
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Effect of Supervision on Employee Performance in Uganda: A Case Study of Shuuku Savings Cooperative SACCO in Sheema District. by Ayesiime, Peninah

“…It further recommends that Supervision must be more of ideas sharing and participatory than conventional or control oriented in order to improve on performance.…”
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Effect of Banana Production on Poverty Reduction in Kabuyanda Sub-County, Isingiro District. by Arinda, Edgar

“…Continuous training and extension services for farmers on modern farming techniques, disease management, and market-oriented strategies were also emphasized to optimize yields and income generation.…”
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Extent of Adoption and Use of Library Catalogue by Students of Bishop Barham University College in Kabale District. by Owembabazi, Daphine

“…The study, therefore, recommended among others that the library should organize orientation and user education programmes as measures for creating awareness and encouraging the utilization of the library catalogue amongst students of Bishop Barham University College.…”
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Presenting a Framework of Effective Factors on the Implementation of Policies in the Field of Protection and Exploitation of Forests in the North of the Country by Davoud Hosseinpoor, Seyed Mahdi Alvani, Hossein Aslipour, Aghil Ghorbani Paji

“…It was found that the roles of street-level bureaucrats, the active participation of citizens, the design and implementation of toolkits, eco-oriented development strategies, and effective problem-solving mechanisms are the main components that must be prioritized in both policy-making and implementation processes to achieve successful outcomes. …”
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Effect of pre-hoop expansion deformation on the tensile and fatigue properties of zirconium plate by Haidong Qi, Xiping Song

“…The microstructure showed that after tensile and fatigue deformation, the orientation of {0001} crystal plane changed from the ND to the RD and TD, and with the increase of pre-hoop expansion deformation, these changes enhanced. …”
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COMPARISON OF THE PERFORMANCE OF WHEAT FLOUR MILLS IN IRAQ FOR THE YEAR 2019 BAGHDAD GOVERNORATE CASE STUDY by Mohammed A.J.A., H.J.MOHAMMED

“…The technical and economic efficiency were estimated according to the data envelope method with an input oriented. The results showed that the values of the general average of scale efficiency and technical efficiency constant CRS, and variable return to scale VRS for the sample in the first half according to its production capacity of the mills amounted to (0.876, 0.937, 0.937)% respectively. …”
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Pembentukan Perda Berbasis Syari’ah dalam Bingkai Negara Hukum Pancasila by Thomas Febria, Dendi Kurniawan

“… This research attempts to explore the validity basis (philosophical, sociological juridical, historical, and conceptual) of the formation of Sharia Regional Regulations or Regional Regulations that have a Sharia orientation, which is mostly drawn up in various regions in Indonesia. …”
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ELECTRONIC BANKING AND PERFORMANCE OF BANKING SECTOR IN NIGERIA by Kayode David KOLAWOLE

“…The study recommends that in order for banks to truly gain from electronic banking, more customer orientation should be undertaken to raise awareness and encourage users to use the services. …”
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Language assessment in primary progressive aphasia: Which components should be tested? by Andressa Aguiar da Silva, Marcela Lima Silagi, Karin Zazo Ortiz

“…<h4>Results</h4>A statistically significant performance difference was found between the PPAG and CG on the following tasks: structured interview, oral comprehension of phrases, oral narrative discourse, written comprehension of phrases, written dictation, sentence repetition, semantic verbal fluency, oral naming of nouns and verbs, object manipulation, phonological verbal fluency, body part recognition and left-right orientation, written naming of nouns, oral text comprehension, number dictation, written narrative discourse, written text comprehension and numerical calculations (mental and written).…”
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Balloon occlusion of the aorta during cardiac arrest -a death blow to the intestines? by Bjørn Hoftun Farbu, Jostein Brede

“…However, it is unclear when intestinal ischaemia starts to affect patient-oriented outcomes. A barrier for assessing the consequences of intestinal ischemia is that it is a challenge to diagnose. …”
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Authentic leadership for creativity and innovation: The moderating role of motivating language by Yuni Siswanti, Muafi Muafi

“…Orientation: Creativity and innovation are essential in coping with a complex business environment that becomes more complex and rapidly changing. …”
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A qualitative study exploring the experiences of Muslim women in the South African workplace by Nuraan Agherdien

“…Orientation: More Muslim women are entering the labour market, and this requires an understanding of the cultural and social contexts as there may be challenges inhibiting their growth and advancement. …”
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Twisted thinking and its relationship to radical thinking among university students by Mohammed H.T.S. AL-Ogaidi, Yasir M. Al-Dulami

“…Orientation: Twisted thinking and its relationship to radical thinking among university students. …”
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Perceptions, Attitudes, and Experiences Regarding Mental Health Care Among Young Black Men by Cortney VanHook

“…Culturally informed, consumer-oriented research is critical to tailoring and strengthening YBM’s mental health care. …”
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SMME readiness framework for smart manufacturing adoption using critical realism: Knowledge and construction phase by Lucas Gumbi, Hossana Twinomurinzi

“…The study found that a suitable SMME readiness framework for SM adoption should consider SM Knowledge Competence (SMKC), SM Relative Advantage (SMRA), and SM Compatibility (SMC) as preconditions for SM adoption, as well as Self-Directed Digital Learning (SDDL), Business Model Innovation (BMI), Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and a Culture of Innovation (CoI) as factors influencing these preconditions. …”
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