Role of Civil Society Organizations in Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kick Corruption out of Uganda (Kick-U) Kabale Branch. by Namanya, Benson Benon

“…This study explored the challenges and opportunities for transparency and accountability in Kabale Municipality, focusing on factors influencing the effectiveness of these mechanisms. …”
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Myths and Realities of Aging by Carolyn S. Wilken

“…Ten of the most common myths of aging are explored. A description of what is really true follows each myth. …”
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Italian Literary Representations of China by Iside Carbone

“… Focusing on the case of Italian literary representations of China, this article explores the mechanisms at work in the process of getting to know and describing a cultural Other. …”
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New insights into the mechanism of triphenyl phosphate and its metabolite diphenyl phosphate in diabetic kidney disease by Ting Fang, Qiaoyan Liu, Xinxin Huangfu, Hongkai Zhu, Hongwen Sun, Liming Chen

“…Additionally, the study explored the targets of action for TPHP and DPHP using network toxicity analysis, conducted protein interaction analysis, and explored the functional aspects of action through Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis. …”
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Master your practice! A quantitative analysis of Device and system handling training to enable competent interactions with intelligent voice assistants by Maximilian Baumann, André Markus, Jan Pfister, Astrid Carolus, Andreas Hotho, Carolin Wienrich

“…In detail, participants perceive IVAs as more useful, tend to be more explorative and indulgent, feel more competent to use IVAs, and perceive them as less disturbing. …”
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Structural bioinformatics for rational drug design by Soroush Mozaffari, Agnethe Moen, Che Yee Ng, Gerry A.F. Nicolaes, Kanin Wichapong

“…Key techniques, including structure- and ligand-based virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulations, and artificial intelligence–driven models are allowing researchers to explore vast chemical spaces, investigate molecular interactions, predict binding affinity, and optimize drug candidates with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. …”
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Functional study on the regulation of adventitious root formation by PpSAT4 gene in peach rootstock ‘GF 677’ by HAO Lanlan, WANG Hong, ZHANG Fan, ZHANG Xuebing, YANG Yang

“…[Objective] The study aims to explore the function of SAT4 (serine acetyltransferase 4), a member of the peach serine acetyltransferase family, in adventitious root formation, and provide potential target genes for future breeding to improve rooting in peach. …”
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Heterologous expression of SpsTAC2 in Arabidopsis affected branch angle and secondary vascular system development by Fangshu Niu, Mengru Yuan, Hongxia Zhao, Zhi Pang, Jie Yan, RuiXie Ning, Lin Shi, Fengqiang Yu, Dongshan Wei, Rong Yang, Runming Zhang, Haifeng Yang

“…This study can help to characterize the regulatory effect of the TAC gene on the branching angle and explore its effect on the branching angle and vascular system development, and also help to explore the possible molecular regulatory mechanism, which can provide a theoretical basis for further elucidation of the mechanism of action of the IGT gene family.…”
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Need analysis of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in Psychology: Identifying linguistics demands for academic and professional success by Benny Dele Bintang Ananta, Muhammad Firza Thoriq Sholahuddin, Dede Akmal Khotib, Rafika Rabba Farah

“…The ESP approach is particularly suited for students in Indonesia who are learning English, especially those studying in institutions where English is not the primary language. This study seeks to explore the needs of students who are currently registered in the ESP program at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Especially in Psychology faculties. …”
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God images, ethical effects and the responsibility of systematic theology by R. Venter

“…The rest of the article entails an exploration of the dynamics of the causal relationship between a specific God image and its corresponding effect. …”
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AI Composers and Cyborg Performers: More-than-human Creativity in Music by Trump Sebastian

“…This article examines the integration of artificial intelligence in music, exploring its potential to redefine traditional creative boundaries and establish a more-than-human co-creativity. …”
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Microencapsulation of L-carvone and hexyl salicylate in carnauba wax, candelilla wax and beeswax by melt dispersion method by Qun Huang, Zhibing Zhang

“…The relation between the payload and Young's modulus of wax microsphere was also explored in this study.…”
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Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Characteristics of Successful BRE Programs by Henry M. Cothran

“…Cothran, is third in a series on establishing business retention and expansion (BRE) programs. It identifies and explores five of the most common characteristics of BRE programs recognized for their success. …”
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Eye-Tracking Methodology and Applications in Consumer Research by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia L. Rihn

“… Eye-tracking technology is a means of exploring the relationship between visual attention and consumer behavior. …”
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PRACTICAL THEOLOGY AS A SNIPPET DISCIPLINE OF “VERBING AND DISPLAYING THE PRAXIS OF GOD” by D.J. Louw

“… This article aims to develop a diagrammatic depiction of how the different sections or ecclesial snippets1 (operational functions) could be portrayed in an integral approach to theory formation in practical theological thinking. It explores the notion of the “praxis of God” as a kind of cohesive factor in a practical teleology, framed by the Christian spiritual paradigm of the passio Dei. …”
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Raising Backyard Chickens for Eggs by Mary E. Henry, Jessica M. Ryals, Alicia Halbritter, Derek L. Barber

“… Raising backyard chickens is an increasingly popular way to explore self-sufficiency, connect with how our food is produced, and gain experience for future dabbling in food production. …”
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Twentieth-century English Bible translations by J. A. Naudé

“… The twentieth century has emerged as a major period of Bible translations and publications. The article explores both the cultural and social circumstances under which the English Bible translations of the twentieth century were produced and aspects relating to the translation process and reception. …”
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COVID-19 pandemic as a socio-psychological influence on transformations in religion by Y. Gavrilova, E. Zakharova, M. Liga, M. Zhironkina, A. Barsukova

“…The results revealed that the social sphere of society was relatively stable during the pandemic. Exploring COVID-19’s socio-psychological influence, this study examines transformations in religion that resulted from tactile deprivation.  …”
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W poszukiwaniu rozumowania matematycznego najmłodszych uczniów – doniesienie z badań wdrożeniowych by Alina Kalinowska-Iżykowska

“…The ways of understanding the role of drawing in exploring mathematical relations described in the task were analysed. …”
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Towards an Abrahamic ecumenism? The search for the universality of the divine mystery by C. van der Kooi

“… This contribution explores the notion of an Abrahamic ecumenism as proposed by Hans Küng and others in search for a way in which Islam, Judaism and Christianity can live peacefully together. …”
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