The Relevance of the Practice of Ifá Divination in Ola Rotimi’s The Gods are not to Blame by Olusegun Olu-Osayomi, Babatunde Adebua

“…Finally, while recognizing the enduring popularity and artistic forte of Rotimi’s magnum opus, the paper broadens spasmodically our perception of the pervasiveness and practical relevance of the practice of Ifá divination as means for rectifying evil destiny, regulating what the future holds and resolving problems of existence in Yorùbá culture and metaphysics. …”
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APPLICATION OF OLI-PARADIGM OF GERMAN FDI INFLOWS IN TURKEY by Erkan Ilgün, Kasim Tatić

“…When considering market policy, there are numbers of investment motives that are critical for German companies, i. e. management potential and popularity. The entrepreneurs believe in "market potential, dynamics, growth", existing “High-and low-skilled” workers and “Political and economic stability” in Turkey. …”
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Awareness, Knowledge, and Perceptions of Barotrauma and Barotrauma Mitigation: A Survey of Florida Anglers by Charles Adams, Joy Hazell, Lisa Krimsky, Bryan Fluech, Betty Staugler, John Stevely, Robert Bolta

“…The annual economic impact to the Florida economy of saltwater recreational fishing, which sustains 110,000 jobs, is estimated to be $13 billion. Given the popularity and economic importance of reef fish, careful management of these fish stocks is imperative for the sustainability of the reef-fish resource. …”
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The Good, The Bad and The Legacy of Kwaito by Madimabe G. Mapaya, Thulani G. Zulu

“…With the genre’s decline in popularity after 30 years of prosperity, it is crucial to explore, analyse, and document its positive and negative histories, particularly its legacy. …”
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MLOps Components, Tools, Process, and Metrics: A Systematic Literature Review by Adrian P. Wozniak, Mateusz Milczarek, Joanna Wozniak

“…With the growing popularity of machine learning, implementations of the environment for developing and maintaining these models, called MLOps, are becoming more common. …”
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Splicing behaviour of GFRP, BFRP, and steel bars in reinforced concrete beams by Hala Mamdouh, Ahmed Hassan, Nasr Zenhom, Amr Ali, O. A. Mohamed, Amany Salman

“…Abstract Fiber-reinforced-polymers (FRPs) have gained popularity as a substitute for conventional steel bars in reinforced concrete, yet there remain specific knowledge gaps in the behavior of lap-spliced glass and basalt bars. …”
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The instrumental value of advance directives: lesson learned from the COVID-19 pandemic for policymaking by Elisabeth Stock, Christian H. Nickel, Bernice S. Elger, Andrea Martani

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, ACP and AD gained popularity due to the alleged advantage that they could facilitate resource allocation, to the benefit of public health. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors Related to Tobacco Consumption Among University Students in Malaysia by Chui Yi Chow, Md Zobaer Hasan, Anton Abdulbasah Kamil

“…Moreover, alternative tobacco and nicotine products (ATNPs) are growing in popularity, especially among young adults in the past decade. …”
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Aquaculture applications of the Family Blenniidae by Jesse Von Linden, Joshua T. Patterson, Cortney L. Ohs, Matt DiMaggio

“…Distinct behavior and a wide range of colors makes blennies a popular choice in the aquarium hobby. These hardy fish are small and rarely aggressive to other reef species making them great for beginning aquarists, or fishes that can be added to an established reef community. …”
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Aquaculture applications of the Family Blenniidae by Jesse Von Linden, Joshua T. Patterson, Cortney L. Ohs, Matt DiMaggio

“…Distinct behavior and a wide range of colors makes blennies a popular choice in the aquarium hobby. These hardy fish are small and rarely aggressive to other reef species making them great for beginning aquarists, or fishes that can be added to an established reef community. …”
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Management of High Ankle Sprains Utilizing the Tightrope Surgical Procedure – A Novel Approach for a Rapid Return to Play by Michael L. Voight, Connor Norman, Kevin E. Wilk, Matthew Lucas, Chris Wolfe

“…Another fixation technique, the Tightrope™, has gained popularity in treating ankle syndesmosis injuries. The TightRope™ involves inserting Fiberwire® through the tibia and fibula, which allows for stabilization of the ankle mortise and normal range of motion. …”
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Drivers influencing the adoption of cryptocurrency: a social network analysis approach by K. Kajol, Srijanani Devarakonda, Ranjit Singh, H. Kent Baker

“…Abstract Cryptocurrency has gained popularity as a potential new global payment method. …”
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Recommended System Optimization in Social Networks Based on Cooperative Filter with Deep MVR Algorithm by Kim Hung Pho

“…Today, social networks have become very popular due to their high usage in communicating with each other. …”
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A Study on the Quality of Mashhur Ghairu Istilahi Hadith: Reconsidering the Stereotype of Misogynistic Hadiths by Frenky Mubarok, Suci Muzfirah, Muidatul Faziyah

“…In contemporary discourse, the term “Mashhur Hadith” extends beyond its technical classification by Hadith scholars to include hadiths that have gained popularity among the general populace (‘inda lisān al-nās), referred to as Mashhur Ghairu Istilahi. …”
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Hybrid intelligent optimization strategy of battery swapping station for electric vehicles based on reinforcement learning by Hongwei Yi, Huan Zhang, Jianghong Li, Yanling Zhao

“…Abstract Smart transportation is an important application scenario in the field of urban computing. As the popularity of electric vehicles increases, the demand for fast charging is growing rapidly. …”
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Strategic Management at Mormaii - the Brazilian Surf Industry Leader by Marcos Abilio Bosquetti, Gabriela Gonçalves Silveira Fiates, Jess Ponting

“…The sport of surfing has been growing rapidly in popularity worldwide and Brazil is among the countries with the largest surfing population, behind the United States and Australia, however, multinational surf companies are rushing in emerging markets like Brazil to find new opportunities for growth. …”
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Integration and Application of Information and Energy Technologies in Computing Power Integrated Energy Systems by ZHANG Tian, GAO Jianwei, LIU Haoyu, LIU Jiangtao, TAN Qinliang

“…The computing power integrated energy system （CPIES）， as a new type of energy system framework， realizes the intelligent management of energy production， transmission， storage， consumption， and information processing by integrating computing and energy resources with the acceleration of digital transformation and the popularity of renewable energy. First， the system architecture and key components of the CPIES， development status and trend， and the interaction mechanism between computing power and energy are outlined. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF INSTAGRAM LIKES ON CONSUMER ATTITUDE AND PURCHASE INTENTION OF E-COMMERCE USERS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Erna Grcić-Rešidović, Ensar Mekić

“… The popularity of social media for business and marketing is on a definite rise. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF INSTAGRAM LIKES ON CONSUMER ATTITUDE AND PURCHASE INTENTION OF E-COMMERCE USERS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Erna Grcić-Rešidović, Ensar Mekić

“… The popularity of social media for business and marketing is on a definite rise. …”
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Behavioral intention to use electronic cigarettes in the Philippines: The role of social influence, knowledge, price and health impact. by Zachariah John A Belmonte, Yogi Tri Prasetyo, Pamela Eyre R Victoria, Maela Madel L Cahigas, Reny Nadlifatin, Ma Janice J Gumasing

“…Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes have gained significant popularity as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, yet limited research has examined the factors influencing their adoption, particularly in developing nations like the Philippines, where usage is rising. …”
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