Exploring Critical Factors Influencing the Resilience of the Prefabricated Construction Supply Chain by Tianyang Liu, Li Ma, Hongwei Fu

“…The results indicate that these factors can be ranked by their degree of effect on the RPCSC: information exchange/sharing, research and development, the performance of prefabricated components, decision alignment, the construction of prefabricated buildings, relationship quality among members, professional management personnel/labor quality, supply–demand consistency, cost/profit sharing, policies and regulations, and transport risk. …”
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Regulating Phone Contact and Digital Communication Between Children in Public Care and Their Parents by Tina Gerdts-Andresen

“…The findings underline the need for clearer justifications and more consistent consideration of a child’s view to ensure that decisions align with their best interests and remain feasible in practice.…”
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Challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in African health space by Muslim A. Alaran, Salim Kamaludeen Lawal, Mustapha Husseini Jiya, Salihu Alhassan Egya, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Abdullateef Abdulsalam, Usman Abubakar Haruna, Muhammad Kabir Musa, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno

“…Ethical guidelines are needed to ensure AI decisions align with medical standards and patient autonomy. …”
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Governance of Charities in Scotland by João Assis

“…In Scotland, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), established in 2005, actively supervises trustees, ensuring decisions align with charitable missions, therefore aiming to enhance decision-making efficiency, and enhancing public trust in the third sector. …”
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Financial and Social Factors Shaping High School Students’ Career Choices by Imashev Aibek, Fatima Salkynbayeva, Azhar Kizimbayeva, Lyazzat Mukhambetova

“…These findings underscore the need for improved career guidance programs in schools to better inform students and help them make informed decisions aligned with their interests and skills. This research has important implications for educators, policymakers, and parents, urging them to provide enhanced career counseling and support for students’ career development.…”
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Empowering User-Centric Selection of Electric Vehicles Charging Stations: A Hybrid Approach Using the Best–Worst Method and Grey Relational Analysis by Haitham Saleh

“…By considering relevant factors to electric vehicle drivers and treating the problem as a grey system where certain information is known while other aspects are unknown, this research aims to empower users to make decisions aligned with their needs. The best–worst method is employed to assign preferences allowing electric vehicle users to make informed choices based on their priorities. …”
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Fuzzy logic approach for controlling uncertain and nonlinear systems: a comprehensive review of applications and advances by Hooi Hung Tang, Nur Syazreen Ahmad

“…Furthermore, the evaluation of different fuzzy inference systems across domains provides valuable insights into their specific strengths and limitations, aiding researchers and practitioners in making informed decisions aligned with their application needs. Additionally, the paper explores advanced modifications and hybridizations of FL, such as swarm intelligence and integrations with other control strategies, emphasizing the necessity for robust and adaptive FL systems. …”
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Shared Decision-Making in Solid Organ Transplantation: A Review by Alessandra Agnese Grossi

“…This approach involves patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in the decision-making process, ensuring that clinical decisions align with patient preferences, values, and individual circumstances alongside clinical indications. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Solar Power System on Grid SDN 023905 BIN JAI using PVSYST Software by Raihan Putri, Asri Asri, Rosdiana Rosdiana, Fakhruddin Ahmad Nasution, Wahyu Pujianto Trinanda

“…In our research aimed at PLTS development, we have chosen an on-grid operating system for installation on the roof of SDN 023905 Binjai. This decision aligns with our goal to reduce the reliance on conventional electrical sources at SDN 023905 Binjai, which currently receives its entire electrical supply from PLN. …”
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Automated Business Decision-Making Using Generative AI in Online A/B Testing: Comparative Analysis With Human Decision-Making by Changhak Sunwoo, Hyunjin Kwon, Jong Min Kim, Ho-Hyun Lim, Yongwoo Kim, Dongwook Hwang, Jingoo Kim

“…This study aims to explore the feasibility of automating A/B test decision-making using Generative AI and empirically analyze how well AI decisions align with those of experiment designers and experts. …”
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A Climate Adaptation Asset Risk Management Approach for Resilient Roadway Infrastructure by Carlos M. Chang, Abid Hossain

“…This research concludes that the approach will contribute to enhancing resource allocation, supporting strategic decisions, aligning goals with budgets prioritizing investments, and strengthening the resilience and sustainability of roadway infrastructure.…”
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At the threshold of viability: to resuscitate or not to resuscitate – the perspectives of Israeli neonatologists by Daniel Sperling, Liron Borenstein-Levin, Ori Hochwald, Arieh Riskin

“…The factors that influence physicians’ decisions on the verge of viability were investigated, and the extent to which their decisions align with the national clinical guidelines were determined.Study design Descriptive and correlative study using a 47-questions online questionnaire.Results 90 (71%) of 127 active neonatologists in Israel responded. 74%, 50% and 16% of the respondents believed that resuscitation and full treatment at birth are against the best interests of infants born at 22, 23 and 24 weeks gestation, respectively. …”
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Attitudes of physicians, nurses, and the general public toward End-of-Life (EoL) decisions in European countries: an umbrella review by Pietro Refolo, Costanza Raimondi, Salvatore Simone Masilla, Antonina Argo, Emma Capulli, Silvia Ceruti, Silvia Gonella, Francesca Ingravallo, Guido Miccinesi, Mario Picozzi, Pietro Redaelli, Antonio Gioacchino Spagnolo

“…Effective communication serves as a cornerstone for respecting patient autonomy and ensuring that healthcare decisions align with individual values, goals and preferences.…”
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Cultural interplay in end-of-life care decisions: comparing advance directive beliefs and preferences among adults in the U.S. and Taiwan by Duan-Rung Chen, Yuchi Young, Ashley Shayya, Taylor Perre, Thomas O’Grady

“…Paradoxically, however, they express concerns about whether these decisions align with their personal preferences, a discrepancy likely influenced by cultural values of filial piety and collectivism in Taiwan.…”
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Managers' Ability and Debt Structure: Evidence from Iran's Financial Reporting Environment by Aqil al hasoon, Seyed Abbas Hashemi, Narges Hamidian

“…Among these traits, managerial ability stands out as a pivotal factor shaping debt maturity decisions. Aligned with theoretical foundations, this study proposes the following hypotheses:H₁: Managerial ability positively influences debt maturity.H₂: Financial constraints attenuate the effect of managerial ability on debt maturity.H₃: Financial reporting quality amplifies the impact of managerial ability on debt maturity.Materials & Methods and dataThe study examines firms listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) over the period 2012–2023. …”
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