Observed climate trends and farmers’ adaptation strategies in Dendi District, West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia by Busha Getachew, Gonfa Kewessa, Worku Hailu, Gezahegn Girma

“…Key informant interviews and focus group discussions were also conducted to gather more insights into trends in climate change, threats, and adaptation practices in the area. …”
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Development of an Integrated Model of Planning and Management in Free Zones with an Emphasis on Environmental Pressures by Mohammad Javad Amiri, Vahid Moghaddamzadeh, Gholamreza Nabi Bidhendi

“…Data collection was conducted through both qualitative (library research) and quantitative (a researcher-designed questionnaire) methods, while data analysis utilized SPSS version 23 and Topsis Fuzzy techniques. …”
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Resistance exercise training improves disuse-induced skeletal muscle atrophy in humans: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Xian Guo, Yanbing Zhou, Xinxin Li, Jinhao Mu

“…Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials comparing RET vs. no exercise during immobilization/disuse. …”
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The influence of post-processing methods and frequency bands on rs-fMRI: An example of electroacupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) by YingJie Kang, YiLei Chen, ZhiGang Gong, YanWen Huang, Hui Wang, Jiling Huang, SongHua Zhan, YiJing Li, WenLi Tan

“…In the comparison of inter-group difference, the paired t-test was conducted between SA and EA. Results: Electroacupuncture at ST36 increased LFO amplitudes, with more pronounced effects compared to SA. …”
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Profile of non-invasive physical health indicators associated with cognitive performance in Chinese older adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study by Xiyu Wei, Chao Li, Dongyu Liu, Jieyi Chen, Yumeng Ju, Jin Liu, Bangshan Liu, Yan Zhang

“…Multiple linear regression models were conducted to explore the association between physical health indicators and cognitive performance. …”
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Adopting Positive Selection Technology and Improving Seed Quality in Smallholder Potato Farmers in South-Western Uganda. by Kajura, Tibanyendera Deo

“…A household survey was conducted with 130 respondents randomly selected. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. …”
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Thiophene-fused aromatic belts by Hiroki Shudo, Philipp Wiesener, Elena Kolodzeiski, Kiichi Mizukami, Daiki Imoto, Harry Mönig, Saeed Amirjalayer, Hirotoshi Sakamoto, Henning Klaasen, Bart Jan Ravoo, Nobuo Kimizuka, Akiko Yagi, Kenichiro Itami

“…Synthesis of aromatic belts with embedded thiophene structures, which manifest significant optoelectronic and conductive properties, has not yet been achieved. Herein, we report the synthesis of thiophene-fused aromatic belts (thiophene belts) via one-step sulfur cross-linking reaction of partially fluorinated cycloparaphenylenes. …”
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Trends in innovation management development by Krstić Milan, Skorup Ana, Lapčević Goran

“…This paper briefly presents conducted theoretical desktop research, in order to determine the character of the innovative management development. …”
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STAR Guideline Terminology (I): Planning and Launching by LI Zhewei, SHI Qianling, LIU Hui, LUO Xufei, WANG Zijun, TIAN Jinhui, GE Long, CHEN Yaolong, Methodology and Technology Specialisation Committee of the STAR Working Group

“…ObjectiveTo develop a guideline terminology system and promote its standardization, thereby enhancing medical staff's accurate understanding and correct application of guidelines.MethodsA systematic search was conducted for guideline development manuals and method ological literature (as of October 25, 2024). …”
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Evaluation of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic by Fitriani Sabila, Naureza Rania Shafa, Nisrina Kurnia Maharani, Sadam Mochammad Rashad, Theitsar Syakhisksar Rohim Permana, Lien Halimah

“…Learning evaluation aims to assess the development of students' learning outcomes after participating in the learning process. Evaluation is also conducted to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the methods employed by the teacher during the learning process. …”
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A review of research progress on disease burden of foodborne aflatoxins by Mei QIN, Jinyao CHEN, Lishi ZHANG, Jiao HUO, Yang SONG, Li CHENG

“…The World Health Organization published the global burden of foodborne AF in 2015, and several countries and regions have conducted population-based studies on the burden of foodborne AF. …”
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Coal Fly Ash as a Soil Amendment for Phosphorus Adsorption in Red Clay Soils of the Loess Plateau by GAO Jiangqi, DUAN Runbin, LU Xinyu, LI Yuzhen, SUN Yao, ZHU Bingzi

“…[Methods] Batch studies with coal fly ash as a soil amendment were conducted to systematically investigate the impact of dosage, pH, initial phosphorus concentration, time, and temperature on phosphorus adsorption in red clay soils with amendment of coal fly ash. …”
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An insight into brucellosis in wild boar and domestic pigs in Europe: A systematic review by Zita Martins Ruano, Teresa Letra Mateus, Madalena Vieira-Pinto

“…A systematic search was conducted in four databases to identify relevant original research articles. …”
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Terminology of didactic wisdom in the ancient Israelite scribal schools as presented in Proverbs 1:1–7 by Jenry E.C. Mandey, Pujiastuti E. Sindoro

“…The employed method is textual exegesis, aimed at investigating the text’s background through historical analysis. The study is conducted by examining the terms in each verse, considering their textual meaning and historical contexts, with an emphasis on their usage in scribal schools, to reveal the text’s historical background. …”
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Micro-screw extrusion 3D printing of multiscale ternary nanocomposite absorbers – Part I: Comprehensive materials characterization and exceptional microwave absorption performance... by Jiahang Zhang, Dongsheng Li, Mingming Wang

“…Results show that the selective distribution of MWCNTs enhances the composite’s conductivity and dielectric properties. The screw extrusion process proves advantageous for mass production, multi-material compatibility, and online blending, highlighting the nanocomposite’s potential for electromagnetic wave stealth, shielding, and flexible sensing applications.…”
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Research on a degradation diagnosis technology for porcelain insulators using infrared thermography by LIU Rong, GU Chao, ZHOU Chao, YAO Jinxia, LIU Chuanbin, SUN Ruixiao

“…Based on the equivalent circuit model of the insulators and temperature rise calculation equations， a simulation analysis is conducted to study the temperature rise patterns of insulators. …”
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Case studies of AI policy development in Africa by Kadijatou Diallo, Jonathan Smith, Chinasa T. Okolo, Dorcas Nyamwaya, Jonas Kgomo, Richard Ngamita

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) requires new ways of evaluating national technology use and strategy for African nations. We conduct a survey of existing “readiness” assessments both for general digital adoption and AI policy in particular. …”
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Effects of elastic anisotropy on the small fatigue crack deflection behavior of α-brass by Jinta Arakawa, Ryushin Kamada, Ryo Yabuki, Yuki Ogawa, Hiroyuki Akebono, Atsushi Sugeta

“…In this study, we conducted tests using an electrodynamic plane bending fatigue testing machine to closely observe the propagation behavior of a small fatigue crack generated on the surface of α-brass. …”
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Numerical Simulations of the Effect on Aerodynamic Performances of the Inter-propeller Distance in a Contra-rotating Propeller by H. Bentrad, H. Moulai, A. Bekhti, S. Laâzab

“…Transient three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics simulations employing the unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations coupled with the k–ε turbulence model were conducted on an isolated propeller at various advance ratios. …”
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Effect of Various Duct Shapes and Blade Sections on the Efficiency Performance of Horizontal Axis Tidal Current Turbine by Gandomani Mahdi Azimi, Ghassemi Hassan, He Guanghua

“…A Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) solver with turbulence model is used to investigate the performance of horizontal-axis tidal current turbines (HATCT) under different ducts and blade sections. Analyses were conducted using various meshes and, in several stages, to ensure the accuracy of the results. …”
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