“Feedback is communication between human beings”: understanding adolescents' conception of written qualitative feedback by Sining Tao, Wenjuan Qin

“…Quantitative data from an adapted Conception of Written Feedback questionnaire reveals two predominant patterns in their conception of written qualitative feedback: (1) engaging with positive emotion and active use or (2) ignoring with defensiveness. To explore potential explanations for these patterns, a purposeful subsample of 10 learners participated in semi-structured interviews, conceptualizing the role of feedback in their writing practices. …”
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Comprehensive Ultrasound Diagnosis of Sigmoid Diverticulitis by A. I. Кoushnerou, I. A. Hadji-Ismail, A. V. Vorobei, S. I. Rudenka

“…Colon and rectum were explored at different approaches, transabdominally, transperineally, transrectally and transvaginallyResults. …”
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STUDENTS’ INTRINSIC MOTIVATION USING GAME-BASED ACTIVITIES by Nestor L. Lasala Jr

“…The study employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach using quantitative and then qualitative data to explore the impact of GBAs on intrinsic motivation. …”
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A "Quıet" need ın the dısaster of the century: a qualıtatıve study on menstrual hygıene management by Ayşe Aydın, Meltem Şirin Gok, Bahar Çiftçi

“…Although menstrual hygiene is a basic need, it is often overlooked in disaster settings. This study aims to explore the problems and experiences related to menstrual hygiene management among women living in tent cities following the earthquake. …”
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The impact of BIM on project time and cost: insights from case studies by Karan Das, Salman Khursheed, Virendra Kumar Paul

“…Abstract Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative tool in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries, offering significant potential to improve project efficiency and outcomes. This study explores the impact of BIM implementation on project time and cost by analyzing critical factors such as design errors, unbudgeted changes, Requests for Information (RFIs), labour dynamics, and scheduling across multiple case studies. …”
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Validation of the Italian version of the intuitive exercise scale: a four-factor structure in the general population by Paolo Mancin, Marta Ghisi, Tatiana Moro, Silvia Cerea

“…The present study aimed to validate an Italian translation of the IEXS, exploring its factorial structure, invariance, internal consistency, and convergent validity. …”
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The protective effect of coadministration of coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E on myopathy induced by simvastatin in rats by Omar Ammar Hashim, Intesar Tarik Numan, Nadia Hameed Mohammed

“…The study objective is to study the protective effect of CoQ10, vitamin E, and their combination to prevent simvastatin-induced skeletal muscle myopathy in rat models and explore possible mechanisms by measuring muscle biomarkers and histopathological changes. …”
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Preference learning based deep reinforcement learning for flexible job shop scheduling problem by Xinning Liu, Li Han, Ling Kang, Jiannan Liu, Huadong Miao

“…Second, a novel intelligent switching mechanism is introduced, where proximal policy optimization (PPO) is employed to enhance exploration during sampling, and masked proximal policy optimization (Mask-PPO) refines the action space during training, significantly improving efficiency and solution quality. …”
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Mia Couto and the enchantment of rain by Myrtle J. Hooper, Isabel B. Rawlins

“…Garuba specifically refers to the ‘persistent re-enchantment of the world’ whereby the ‘rational and scientific are appropriated and transformed into the mystical and magical’. This article explores the range of roles, agentic and enchanted, which Couto accords rain in his stories. …”
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Gravitational waves and dark matter in the gauged two-Higgs doublet model by Michael J. Ramsey-Musolf, Van Que Tran, Tzu-Chiang Yuan

“…Abstract We investigate the possibility of a strong first-order electroweak phase transition (FOEWPT) during the early universe within the framework of the gauged two-Higgs doublet model (G2HDM) and explore its detectability through stochastic gravitational wave signals. …”
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Predicting the shield effectiveness of carbon fiber reinforced mortars utilizing metaheuristic algorithms by Mana Alyami, Irfan Ullah, Furqan Ahmad, Hisham Alabduljabbar

“…Machine learning (ML) models present a faster, cost-effective alternative for simulating outcomes and exploring various scenarios. This study adopts a novel approach by utilizing hybrid models, which offer greater accuracy than individual or ensemble ML models. …”
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Muscle quality index is correlated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional population-based study by Mengye Zhang, Hao Lin, Xue Xu

“…Methods This study involves a cross-sectional analysis on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) during the period from 2011 to 2014. To explore the correlation between MQI, IR and T2DM, multivariate logistic regression, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, subgroup analysis, and restricted cubic spline regression were employed. …”
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Assessing the application of adapted theory of planned behaviour in predicting postpartum family planning intentions in a pragmatic randomized control trial in Western Kenya. by Morris Senghor Shisanya, Mary Kipmerewo, Everlyne Morema, Collins Ouma

“…Despite the critical need for PPFP, few researchers explore the application of health behaviour change theories to enhance FP use among postpartum women. …”
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Defect modeling in semiconductors: the role of first principles simulations and machine learning by Md Habibur Rahman, Arun Mannodi-Kanakkithodi

“…Through multiple case studies, we explore how DFT has been successfully applied to understand defect behavior across a variety of semiconductors, and how ML approaches integrated with DFT can efficiently predict defect properties and facilitate the discovery of new materials with tailored defect behavior. …”
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The surgical time-out: the relationship between perceptions of a safety-task anchor and surgical team workflow by Vivian J. Zagarese, Ivan Hernandez, Neil M. A. Hauenstein, Roseanne J. Foti, Sarah H. Parker

“…Conclusion In this study we explore how surgical teams’ attitudes towards the usefulness of the time-out affect its utilization, and how attitudes about time-outs are related to the important process measure of rate at which the circulating nurse leaves the OR. …”
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Machine learning for classifying chronic kidney disease and predicting creatinine levels using at-home measurements by Brady Metherall, Anna K. Berryman, Georgia S. Brennan

“…Machine learning models demonstrate promise in CKD detection, yet the impact on detection and classification using different sets of clinical features remains under-explored. In this study, we focus on CKD classification and creatinine prediction using three sets of features: at-home, monitoring, and laboratory. …”
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Assessing the mental health literacy of healthcare workers at a Johannesburg tertiary hospital by Carla A. Smit, Belinda S. Marais

“…Aim: The study aims to explore the MHL of HCWs at a tertiary hospital in Johannesburg. …”
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Techno-economic assessment of hydrogen application in cereal crop farming by Katumwesigye Anthony, Magnus Hellström, Jonas Spohr

“…Additionally, the potential for revenue generation through the sale of by-products was explored. Our findings highlight both the challenges and opportunities associated with hydrogen use in agriculture, emphasizing the critical role of access to renewable energy sources and the economic limitations of by-product revenue streams. …”
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The link between spreading depolarization and innate immunity in the central nervous system by Kadir Oguzhan Soylu, Muge Yemisci, Hulya Karatas

“…Overall, this body of work highlights the need for further exploration of the mechanisms underlying SD-induced inflammation and potential therapeutic targets to mitigate neuroinflammatory disorders. …”
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Physical activity and ageing: The role of physiotherapy in promoting healthy ageing by Shane Naidoo, Nirmala Naidoo

“…Objectives: This literature review explores current evidence on the effects of PA on ageing and NCDs in older people in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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