Impulsivity, Sensation Seeking, and Risk-Taking Behaviors among HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Heroin Dependent Persons by Koosha Paydary, Somayeh Mahin Torabi, SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi, Mehri Noori, Alireza Noroozi, Sara Ameri, Hamed Ekhtiari

“…We compared different dimensions of impulsivity and risky decision making in two groups of 60 HIV-positive and 60 HIV-negative male heroin dependent persons. …”
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Silent magnetic resonance angiography diagnostic value of intracranial unruptured aneurysms by Bin Lv, Tingyang Zhang, Ning Wang, Lu Liu, Mingyu Li, Meng Li, Mingguang Sun, Xiao Zang, Xinfeng Liu, Rongju Zhang, Xiangyu Cao, Zhihua Du, Jun Wang, Jinhao Lyu, Xueyang Wang, Qi Duan, Fangfang Guo, Xin Lou, Chenglin Tian

“…Two independent neuroimaging and neurointerventional doctors evaluated the DSA images and measured aneurysm dimensions. Using DSA results as the gold standard, we determined the sensitivity and specificity of S-MRA and 3D-TOF MRA, as well as their accuracy in measuring aneurysm size and identifying aneurysms with daughter sacs. …”
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The adolescent Internet Adaptability Scale: Development and psychometric properties by Weijun Wang, Jianmei Ye, Rouchun Dong, Shihao Ma, Dawei Huang, Xin Zhao

“…The AIAS, comprising eight dimensions—Internet curiosity, Internet self-efficacy, Internet learning ability, Internet socialization ability, Internet information search ability, Internet information protection ability, Internet self-control ability, and Internet positive coping ability—demonstrates strong reliability and validity. …”
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Archival Research, Underwater Optical Surveys, and 3D Modelling: Three Stages for Shaping the Wreck of the Steamship <i>Bengala</i> (Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Crotone, Italy) by Salvatore Medaglia, Fabio Bruno, Ana Castelli, Matteo Collina, Barbara Davidde Petriaggi, Luca De Rosa, Julieta Frere, Fabrizio Fuoco, Guillermo Gutiérrez, Antonio Lagudi, Francesco Megna, Raffaele Peluso

“…Archival research, including consultation of official documents, provided critical information on the ship’s dimensions, superstructure, rigging, materials, and construction methods. …”
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Design of an Integrated Model Combining CycleGAN, PPO, and Vision Transformer for Adaptive Scene Rendering in the Metaverse by Durga Prasad Kavadi, Kailash Chandra Mishra, Sai Babu Veesam, Mudimela Madhusudhan, Palacharla Ravi Kumar, Pannangi Naresh, Yuvaraju Chinnam

“…The emergence of the metaverse demands adaptive rendering systems that produce high-quality scenes, balancing the dimensions of visual fidelity with computational efficiency. …”
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Les caves de Reims/Durocortorum à travers les exemples de la fouille du tramway by Magalie Cavé

“…Examination of the tramway cellars’ plan, dimensions and architectural data did not reveal any functional distinction. …”
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Pattern of Professional Development of Human Resources of Knowledge-based Companies(Study case: Science and Technology Park of Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technol... by Bijan Abdollahi, Jafar Salemi, hasan zeinabadi, ghasem Ramezanpour nargesi

“…By coding the extracted interviews, 442 initial concepts, 149 indicators, 23 dimensions and 4 components were identified, of which the four main components were planning and policy making, teaching and learning, implementation and design and performance management To increase the internal validity of the study, member checking method was used. …”
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Improved cardiac and venous pressures during hospital stay in patients with acute heart failure: an echocardiography and biomarkers study by Eiichi Akiyama, Raphaël Cinotti, Kamilė Čerlinskaitė, Lucas N.L. Van Aelst, Mattia Arrigo, Rui Placido, Tahar Chouihed, Nicolas Girerd, Faiez Zannad, Patrick Rossignol, Marc Badoz, Jean‐Marie Launay, Etienne Gayat, Alain Cohen‐Solal, Carolyn S.P. Lam, Jeffrey Testani, Wilfried Mullens, Gad Cotter, Marie‐France Seronde, Alexandre Mebazaa

“…Conclusions Echocardiographic parameters and plasma biomarkers of cardiac and venous pressures improved during AHF hospitalization in both acute HFPEF and HFREF patients, while cardiac chamber dimensions, cardiac output, and estimated plasma volume showed minimal changes.…”
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From consumers to pioneers: insights from thermal energy communities in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands by Sara Herreras Martínez, Justus Mesman, Daniel Møller Sneum, Lars Holstenkamp, Robert Harmsen, Marijke Menkveld, Sanne Akerboom, André Faaij

“…The study uses an established analytical framework from previous research encompassing seven dimensions: market structure, hard- and soft institutions, financing, physical infrastructure, capacity, and interactions with other stakeholders. …”
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Development and validation of a questionnaire for table tennis teaching in physical education by Miguel Ángel Ortega-Zayas, Antonio José Cardona-Linares, Alberto Quílez, Alejandro García-Giménez, Miguel Lecina, Francisco Pradas

“…The second was an exploratory factor analysis to confirm the number of dimensions of the questionnaire and its reliability and validity. …”
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Effect of Ethylmethacrylate and Isobutylmethacrylate on Surface Hardness and Surface Roughness of Heat-Cure Ocular Acrylic Resins by Hiba Munaf Hadi, Ayad I. Haddad, Firas Abd kati

“…Acrylic samples were fabricated with dimensions of 65 mm x 10 mm x 2.5 lengths, width and thickness respectively according to (ADA specification, No.12, 1999). …”
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Morphological and phylogenetic features of the Crimean population of <i>Juniperus deltoids</i> R.P. Adams by A. O. Lantushenko, O. O. Korenkova, A. A. Syrovets, Ya. V. Meger, P. A. Korenkov, O. M. Shevchuk

“…At the same time, the width of the needles is 1.39 ± 0.02 mm, which is typical of the Portuguese population of J. oxycedrus. The dimensions of the cones are d1 (conditional height) = 7.54 ± 0.14 mm, and d2 (conditional width) = 9.11 ± 0.09 mm, which is more in line with J. deltoides. …”
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Wearable Smartphone-Based Multisensory Feedback System for Torso Posture Correction: Iterative Design and Within-Subjects Study by Amanda Polin Pereira, Olibario Jose Machado Neto, Valeria Meirelles Carril Elui, Maria da Graca Campos Pimentel

“…Patients reported high ratings for weight, comfort, dimensions, effectiveness, ease of use, stability, durability, and ease of adjustment. …”
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Effect of aging temperatures on the microstructural stability and mechanical properties of Super304H steel by You Li, Xue Wang

“…When the diameter of the Cu-rich phase exceeded the critical value of 36.36 nm, the strengthening mechanism of the Cu-rich phase changed from a cutting mechanism to an Orowan mechanism. The dimensions of the M23C6 carbides on the grain boundaries at 700 °C were larger than those at 650 °C, which facilitated crack propagation and decreased the crack propagation energy during impact. …”
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Chinese Economic Diplomacy before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic by E. I. Safronova

“…These challenges have both an objective (the need for quick national economic recovery) and subjective dimensions. The latter implies the wholescale information war as the PRC and the countries of the collective West led by the United States started playing blame game. …”
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Comparative profitability of agroecological practices in Ethiopian wheat farming by Stanley Karanja Ng’ang’a, Sylvester Ochieng Ogutu, Degefie Tibebe, Devinia Akinyi, Jonathan Mockshell

“…Future research should integrate these dimensions to develop comprehensive strategies for promoting agroecological practices.ConclusionAdopting agroecological practices has clear economic benefits for Ethiopian wheat farmers, with certified seeds emerging as the most profitable option. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities deprivation among children in Nigeria by Chima Victor, Joseph Ayodeji Kupoluyi, Funmilola Folasade Oyinlola, Victor Ojoajogwu Sule

“…Although the influence of these factors increases based on determinants and varies by regional dimensions, there are still insufficient implementation practices where deprivation is minimal, and this is influenced by household and other factors.…”
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Empowerment resources, decision-making and gender attitudes: which matter most to livestock keepers in the mixed and livestock-based systems in Ethiopia? by Wole Kinati, Derek Baker, Elizabeth C. Temple, Dina Najjar, Annet Abenakyo Mulema

“…Although it is highly contextual in nature, empowerment literature so far has focussed on identifying factors associated with empowerment, neglecting the importance of understanding which empowerment resources and agency dimensions are more important for whom and under what contexts. …”
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Pore Structure, Fractal Features, and Oil Content Evaluation of Lacustrine Shale: A Case Study of First Member of Paleogene Shahejie Formation, NE China by Enze Wang, Gang Chen, Hanqi Li, Yanchen Song, Jianwei Wang, Zhuoya Wu, Yue Feng

“…Moreover, the mesopores contribute the most specific surface area (SA) and pore volume (PV) to the samples (average contribution rates of 74.7 and 75.0%, respectively). The fractal dimensions have relatively strong positive correlations with PV and SA, which means more heterogeneous and complex pore structures provide more storage space and adsorption sites for shale oil accumulation. …”
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Presidential Initiatives as a Tool to Manage U.S. Foreign Assistance Policies in the XXI Century: From George W. Bush Jr. to Joseph R. Biden by V. I. Bartenev

“…However, at least for the time being the Joseph Biden’s initiative stands out in all three main dimensions, which raises doubts about its potential to exert a systemic and long-term influence on the U.S. foreign assistance policies.…”
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