The Impact of Norm- and Criterion-Referenced Grading Systems on Students’ Course-Related Expectations by Jingxuan Liu, Michelle Wong, Bridgette Hard

“…Although participants reported experiencing criterion-referenced grading more often in college, both grading policies were commonly experienced by participants. …”
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Knowledge Management in Road Accident Detection Based on Developed Deep Learning by Bvss Subbarao, Ramana K

“…The suggested system has two stages: identification and reporting of accidents. These systems rely on sensors to detect mobile phone failures. …”
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Superhydrophobic property of cement mortar with polydimethylsiloxane modifier and a rough surface by Siyu Yu, Li Li, Chao Zhou, Song Lan

“…Currently, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is the focus of research, but UHPC modified by hydrophobic agents is rarely reported. In this paper, different amounts of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was used as modifier to produce hydrophobic UHPC (HUHPC). …”
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Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders Among Dental Students of College of Dentistry-Hawler Medical University. by Saeed Hameed Tutmayi, Twana Hoshyar Saleem, Sara Aswad Khoshnaw, Sana Khals Hamad, Sonya Nadir Saeed

“…Severe TMJ pain was reported in 4.2% and 0.8% of females and males respectively. …”
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The mediating role of parental attachment in the relationship between parenting styles and identity achievement among secondary and preparatory school students by Shimelis Anley Tizazu, Demeke Wolle Ambaye

“…Correlational design was employed to conduct the study. Adapted self-report questionnaires for parenting styles, parental attachment and identity achievement of adolescents were used to collect the data from the respondents. …”
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FIRM ATTRIBUTES AND SHAREHOLDER’S WEALTH OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by A.A. Mustapha, Suleiman Salami, M.S. Tijjani

“…Multiple regression techniques using robust ordinary least square (OLS) due to the pooled nature of the data used, and estimation was employed in analyzing the data obtained from the audited annual reports and accounts of sampled firms. The study found that all the independent variables, namely, capital adequacy ratio, credit risk, return on equity, and cost efficiency, have a positive significant effect on the share prices of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria, In view of the findings, this study recommend that management and other stakeholders in Nigerian Banking should ensure that the optimum level of capital adequacy is maintained, maintain an optimal level of credit risk while avoiding excessive risk-taking, maximize the bank’s profitability and cost efficiency, to enable deposit money bank continue to discharge their function effectively to the society while protecting the interest of, and maximizing the wealth of the shareholders at the same time. …”
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Efficacy of acupuncture in treating chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Lishi Liu, Zihan Meng, Jun Yan

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This study is guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). …”
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Credit Risk Management and Financial Performance: A Case of Union Bank Nigeria Limited by Chidinma Nwachukwu C.

“…At a 95% confidence interval, the adjusted R Square value was 0.978, indicating that the bank's performance varied by 97.8% due to changes in client appraisal, credit risk control, and risk diversification. The report suggests that the Bank's management evaluate their risk management procedures on a regular basis to check if they are still effective in the face of a constantly changing operating environment, such as new regulatory frameworks. …”
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Incorporating Machine Learning in Capture-Recapture Estimation of Survey Measurement Error by Maaike Walraad, Jonas Klingwort, Joep Burger

“…This paper explores the potential of machine learning as a more flexible alternative to the commonly used regression models as the basis for a number of CRC estimators. Moreover, we report on the potential impact of the quality of the non-probability source degrading over time. …”
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Diversity of beetles (Arthropoda, Insecta, Coleoptera) associated with coniferous forests in Honduras by Mauricio Hernández, Mauricio Michel, Joel García, Geisy Dueñas, Marcela Moncada, Kevin Amaya, Yensi Yánez, Alejandra Pinto, Gabriela Matamoros, Alejandro Zamora, Gustavo Fontecha

“…This study also marks the first report of the genera Xylomeira and Stephanopachys in Honduran pine forests. …”
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CONSULTANCY SERVICES MARKET FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN CROATIA by Anamarija Delić, Mirela Alpeza

“… Business advisors and their impact on the performance of micro, small and medium-sized companies (MSMEs) have been in the focus of many researchers for a long time. MSMEs are reporting increasing interest in professional business advice, but only a small share of MSME owners is using consultancy services. …”
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Development of Multimorbidity Indexes Based on Common Mental Health Conditions by Junko Kose, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Pauline Duquenne, Serge Hercberg, Serge Hercberg, Pilar Galan, Mathilde Touvier, Valentina A. Andreeva, Léopold K. Fezeu

“…We developed mental multimorbidity indexes as epidemiological tools.MethodsParticipants in the French NutriNet-Santé cohort (73.5% women; mean age = 59.5 ± 13.7 years; index development N = 20,000; index comparison N = 7,259) completed self-report questionnaires (2020–2022) regarding depressive symptoms, anxiety, eating disorders, insomnia, alcohol use disorders, cognitive difficulties, and the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0). …”
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Aspects of the Biology and Culture of the Butterfly Fish, <i>Pantodon buchholzi</i>; A Potential Aquarium Fish in Nigeria by A.T. Ibim, J.O. Ike

“…Information on the culture is scarce except for experiences of a few Aquarium fish keepers or hobbyists, who reported that they are hardy, but do not spawn readily in captivity. …”
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Living Group Mosaic Family: participation of people with disabilities in the community by Marta Aoki, Fátima Correa Oliver, Ariane Bazarin de Campos Cancegliero, Júlia Colussi

“…The study was developed by means of systematic observations of twenty meetings registered in field reports. 21 people having and not having disabilities took part in the group: 6 having physical disabilities, 7 having intellectual disabilities, 1 having hearing impairment, 2 having multiple disabilities, 01 person in psychological distress and 4 caregivers having unspecific limitations. …”
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The Role of Dental Implant in Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Rizgari Teaching Hospital. by Othman A. Omar

“…No unwanted sequel like skin infection or peri implantitis or pain is reported. Conclusion: Dental implant considered the best mode of fixation in maxillofacial rehabilitation with best functional, esthetic and psychological outcomes. …”
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Chordee and hooded prepuce with no hypospadias; outcome of urethral preservation surgery with spongioplasty by Mazen O. Kurdi

“…A hypoplastic urethra was reported in 35 cases (30.4%). A urethral stent was inserted at the beginning of the procedure and removed at the end. …”
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Consumer Perceptions of Lawn Fertilizer Brands by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Michael D. Dukes

“…The following 3-page report covers research methodology and the existing brand awareness and selection of consumers in the lawn fertilizer industry. …”
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MXene-Assisted NiFe sulfides for high-performance anion exchange membrane seawater electrolysis by Jiaqi Wang, Yue Liu, Ganceng Yang, Yanqing Jiao, Youming Dong, Chungui Tian, Haijing Yan, Honggang Fu

“…Abstract Anion exchange membrane seawater electrolysis is vital for future large-scale green hydrogen production, however enduring a huge challenge that lacks high-stable oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts. Herein, we report a robust OER electrocatalyst for AEMSE by integrating MXene (Ti3C2) with NiFe sulfides ((Ni,Fe)S2@Ti3C2). …”
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Darul Ahdi wa Syahadah and the Implementation of Maqasid Al-Shariah in the Context of the Pancasila State by Edy Saputra, Mohammad Ridwan, Amri Effendi, Rita Defriza, Rahmad Hidayat

“…Using a qualitative approach with a literature review and critical discourse analysis, this study examines various scientific works, official Muhammadiyah documents, and public policy reports. Findings reveal that Darul Ahdi wa Syahadah and Maqasid al-Shariah can harmonize in public policies that promote social justice and welfare in alignment with Pancasila’s principles, underscoring the role of Muhammadiyah as a key agent in integrating Islamic values with state ideology. …”
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THORIUM, URANIUM AND RARE EARTH MINERALIZATION IN ROCKS OF THE UGAKHAN GOLD DEPOSIT, BODAIBO ORE REGION by E.V. Shepel, N.R. Ayupova, M.A. Rassomakhin, P.V. Khvorov

“…The paper reports on the results of studies of ore-bearing rocks of the Ugakhan gold deposit (Bodaybo district): metasandstones, metasiltstones and carbonaceous shales. …”
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