All the Faces of Agency in Video Games by Biljana Mitrović

“…Apart from the fact that video games are still a current and wide area of study, the reason for academic interest and the publishing of books in this area is also methodological – video game studies use multidisciplinary interactions between various areas of theory and games while demonstrating how video games fit and influence the existing theoretical and methodological models in the humanities.It is in this context that we have an interesting example: Bettina Bódi’s Videogames and Agency (Routledge, 2023). …”
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Towards meeting the food needs of urban households in sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of formal sector employees’ participation in agricultural production in urban Wa, Ghana by Peter Dery Bolang, Issah Baddianaah, Issaka Kanton Osumanu

“…The study recommends that the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) should encourage and support formal sector employees to embrace at least one, but preferably both, of Ghana’s current agricultural sector policies: Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ), Rearing for Food and Jobs (RFJ) and Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) for increased and sustained food production in Ghana’s urban communities. …”
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Game theory analysis of operational decision-making in green supply chain: The impact of consumer preferences by Shi Ruomeng

“…In the current global context of increasing emphasis on sustainable development, high carbon emissions and resource waste in traditional supply chains have become critical factors affecting supply chain efficiency. …”
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Revolutionizing brain‒computer interfaces: overcoming biocompatibility challenges in implantable neural interfaces by Weihang Gao, Zineng Yan, Hong Zhou, Yi Xie, Honglin Wang, Jiaming Yang, Jingbo Yu, Changmao Ni, Pengran Liu, Mao Xie, Li Huang, Zhewei Ye

“…Despite significant advancements over the years, conventional neural electrode interfaces remain insufficient for fully achieving these objectives, particularly in the context of long-term implantation. The primary limitation stems from the poor biocompatibility and mechanical mismatch between the interfacing electrodes and neural tissues, which induce a local immune response and scar tissue formation, thus decreasing the performance and useful lifespan. …”
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The implementation of Safety Management Systems in healthcare: a systematic review and international comparison by Zhivko Zhelev, Sian de Bell, Alison Bethel, Maria Clarke, Rob Anderson, Jo Thompson Coon

“…Approaches to patient safety in all countries reflect increasing awareness that for an initiative to be successful, it needs to be context-specific. …”
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Evaluating the Role of Aspirin in Liver Disease: Efficacy, Safety, Potential Benefits and Risks by Amani Elshaer, Blanca C. Lizaola-Mayo

“…Additionally, we will discuss its potential side effects and safety considerations, particularly in the context of liver disease, where there is an increased risk of bleeding.…”
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Surface displacements induced by underground activities from 2014 to 2019 in the former Lorraine coalfield, northeastern France by Modeste Guillaume, Gunzburger Yann, Conin Marianne, Diallo Maniang

“…Given this particular context, combination of historical and recent subsurface activities, it is useful to characterise the current induced surface displacements in the area. …”
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Imaging of Septic Pulmonary Embolism in Right-Side Infective Endocarditis by A. S. Vinokurov, N. S. Chipigina, Yu. R. Zyuzya, A. L. Yudin

“…The review examines the current state of the problem of right-side ie, morphology and clinical evidence, main ct signs and differential diagnostics of spe, including the context of the covid-19 pandemic.…”
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The Dilemma of Cross-Border Data Flow Governance in the AIGC Era and the Game of Rules in International Relations by Lv Zhengge

“…With the rapid development of AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) technology, global cross-border data flows have shown unprecedented growth trends in scale, speed, and complexity. However, the increase in cross-border data flows has also brought about severe governance challenges, especially in areas such as data privacy, data sovereignty, and national security, which are becoming increasingly prominent. …”
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Networked Control of a Small Drone Resilient to Cyber Attacks by Octavian Ștefan, Alexandru Codrean

“…Moreover, in some applications like small UAVs, the safety and integrity of the system and its surroundings are highly susceptible to cyberattacks. In this context, the current paper proposes a resilient networked control approach. …”
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Integrating classical islamic texts and digital technology revitalization of kutub al-turats in ma’had dār al-qur’ān wa al-ḥadīth NW Anjani Lombok by Ulyan Nasri, Fahrurrozi Fahrurrozi, Lalu Fauzi Haryadi, Nasirin Nasirin, Nurdiah Nurdiah, Multazam Hajras, Sohri Ramdana

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La competencia pragma-discursiva en las respuestas por correo electrónico a reclamaciones: una propuesta didáctica para el aula de español de los negocios by Almudena Basanta, Lieve Vangehuchten, Rebecca Van Herck

“…Despite the rise of new means of communication, in the current B2C (Business to Consumer) context, businesses opt to individually handle complaints via email, thus giving rise to a unique professional communication genre. …”
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Studying and Characterization of Coating of Zein–CaSiO3 Composite on Polyetheretherketone Implant Material by Sama Abdulrazzaq, Thekra Ismael Hamad

“…Each group was characterized by atomic force microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, water contact angle, and adhesion strength. The lowest water contact angle was obtained for Group 1: 10% wt and 90% wt were (26.64° and 27.13°, respectively), and increasing amounts of zein in comparison to quantities of CaSiO3 resulted in increased adhesion strength of the composite material to the substrate. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of research trends and topic areas in traditional Chinese medicine therapy for lymphoma by Gaofeng Zhang, Yanmei Qin, Shaobing Liu, Xi Chen, Wenwen Zhang

“…Context Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is effective as a cancer treatment modality. …”
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GEOCHEMICAL FEATURES AND FACTOR MODELS OF THE BAZHENOV FORMATION IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN REGIONS OF THE WEST SIBERIAN PLATE by E. A. Predtechenskaya, L. D. Malyushko

“…The paper considers geochemical features of the Bazhenov Formation in the context of its petroleum potential and formation conditions. …”
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Mindful Eating in the management of eating disorders: A bibliometric study by Saltos Atiencia Dayana, Chamba Calva Wilmer

“…The management of eating disorders (ED) requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates medical, psychological, and nutritional care. In this context, Mindful Eating (ME) has emerged as a concept gaining increasing attention as a potential adjunctive approach to addressing eating disorders. …”
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INVESTIGATING INTO JOB SATISFACTION: “SCHERING DRUG COMPANY BRANCH OF GERMANY IN IRAN” BASED ON THREE DIMENSIONAL MODEL by Reza Rasoulı

“…Contribution to the increase of productivity rate is the major proceeding to which the managers of every organization must pay a close attention. …”
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INVESTIGATING INTO JOB SATISFACTION: “SCHERING DRUG COMPANY BRANCH OF GERMANY IN IRAN” BASED ON THREE DIMENSIONAL MODEL by Reza RASOULI

“…Contribution to the increase of productivity rate is the major proceeding to which the managers of every organization must pay a close attention. …”
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The 'Antiretrovirals, Sexual Transmission Risk and Attitudes' (ASTRA) study. Design, methods and participant characteristics. by Andrew Speakman, Alison Rodger, Andrew N Phillips, Richard Gilson, Margaret Johnson, Martin Fisher, Ed Wilkins, Jane Anderson, Rebecca O'Connell, Monica Lascar, Kazeem Aderogba, Simon Edwards, Jeffrey McDonnell, Nicky Perry, Lorraine Sherr, Simon Collins, Graham Hart, Anne M Johnson, Alec Miners, Jonathan Elford, Anna-Maria Geretti, William J Burman, Fiona C Lampe

“…In addition, in view of the current interest in a policy of early antiretroviral treatment (ART) for all people diagnosed with HIV in the UK, it is of particular importance to assess whether ART use is associated with increased levels of condom-less sex. …”
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Regulating and mitigating the risks of youth sports betting in Ethiopia by S. Lijagegnehu Biru, K. Gemechis, R. Girma, Y.A. Zikargie

“…This analysis was complemented by a comprehensive literature review, comparative studies of international regulatory models (specifically the UK), and practical observations within the Ethiopian context. The findings revealed that the current regulatory focus on revenue generation inadequately addresses the profound social harms. …”
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