Vocabulary size and vocabulary learning strategy usage among Chinese undergraduates at Universiti Putra Malaysia by Yasir Bdaiwi Jasim, Arifur Rahman, Yuepeng Ma

“… While studies have investigated the strategies used by Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners to learn new words and the relationship with their current vocabulary knowledge, there is a lack of studies that examine the vocabulary learning strategies (VLSs) and vocabulary sizes of Chinese students studying abroad in the L2 context. …”
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Multimodal Augmented Reality System for Real-Time Roof Type Recognition and Visualization on Mobile Devices by Bartosz Kubicki, Artur Janowski, Adam Inglot

“…The utilization of augmented reality (AR) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the integration of virtual reality (VR) elements into the tangible reality of the physical world. …”
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Leading Global Cities In The Russian-Language Segment Of Internet: How Do They Look Like At The Beginning Of The 21st Century? by A. V. Korobkov, S. S. Kuzovlev, E. S. Rykunova, N. A. Sluka

“…In the XXI century, the factors of the development of megacities are changing rapidly, the competitiveness of which increasingly depends on their image in different social environments. …”
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Psychometric properties of an adapted work-family boundary management tactics scale by Marthinus Delport

“…Research purpose: The purpose of this article was to validate the 12-item work–family boundary management tactics scale (WFBMT) within the South African context. Motivation for the study: Owing to the increased interest in boundary management behaviours, there is a critical need to validate measurement scales that can be used to operationalise such behaviours. …”
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Psychometric validation of the Cystic Fibrosis Impact Questionnaire (CF-IQ): A patient-reported outcome assessing impacts of cystic fibrosis. by Daniel Serrano, Alyssa Uzumcu, Maya Gerstein, Nicolai D Ayasse, Ella Engstrom, Frederick B Barnes, Charles Iaconangelo, Teja Thorat, Lisa J McGarry, Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus

“…The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Impact Questionnaire (CF-IQ) was qualitatively developed to assess the impact of CF in the context of treatment advancements and increased longevity. …”
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THE ROLE OF DIGITAL LITERACY OF PRE-SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE EFL INSTRUCTORS IN POST PANDEMIC COVID-19 by H. Kubra Er

“…The digital proficiency of teachers is crucial for effective teaching and learning in the 21st century, especially in the context of foreign language education [1]. In this context, this study investigates the role of digital literacy of pre-service and in-service EFL instructors post-pandemic. …”
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Development of Students’ Communicative and Speech Skills in the System of Teaching Russian Language at Universities of the PRC (Based on Chinese History) by Zhou Shujuan, Wang Xiaoyang

“…The essence of ideological and political education at universities in China is to cultivate students' patriotism, developing their skills in conducting a discussion on current issues in Chinese history in a foreign language. …”
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A systematic review on artificial intelligence approaches for smart health devices by Lerina Aversano, Martina Iammarino, Ilaria Mancino, Debora Montano

“…In the context of smart health, the use of wearable Internet of Things (IoT) devices is becoming increasingly popular to monitor and manage patients’ health conditions in a more efficient and personalized way. …”
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Should we expect ethics from artificial intelligence: The case of ChatGPT text generation by Y. B. Melnyk

“…This situation has raised questions about the feasibility and regulation of AI use that require justification, particularly in the context of scientific research. The aim of the study: to identify the extent to which AI-based chatbots can meet ethical standards when analysing academic publications, given their current level of development. …”
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Abstinence-based treatment of comorbid eating disorders and ultra-processed food addiction by Susan Peirce Thompson, Susan Peirce Thompson, M. Joy Jacobs, M. Joy Jacobs, David A. Wiss

“…While not officially recognized as a clinical diagnosis, ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) is an increasingly observed phenomenon that frequently co-occurs with eating disorders (EDs). …”
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Promising algorithms to perilous applications: a systematic review of risk stratification tools for predicting healthcare utilisation by Hutan Ashrafian, Jessica Morley, Joe Zhang, Christopher Oddy

“…Existing work broadly focuses on comparing model performance in retrospective cohorts with little attention paid to efficacy in reducing morbidity when deployed in different global contexts. We review the evidence supporting the use of such tools in real-world settings, from retrospective dataset performance to pathway evaluation.Methods A systematic search was undertaken to identify studies reporting the development, validation and deployment of models that predict healthcare utilisation in unselected primary care cohorts, comparable to their current real-world application.Results Among 3897 articles screened, 51 studies were identified evaluating 28 risk prediction models. …”
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Fundamentals of legal policy in the field of antimonopoly regulation in the conditions of digitalization of the economy by A. Yu. Sokolov, O. A. Lakaev

“…The scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that, based on the analysis of modern legal policy in the field of competition protection in the context of digital transformation, its further prospects are determined, associated with increasing the level of consistency and comprehensive development of its doctrinal foundations, which can contribute to the formation of a regulatory framework corresponding to the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution and stimulate subsequent research in this area.…”
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Microbiota recruitment for brain cancer management by Ruty Mehrian-Shai

“…The interplay between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in the pathogenesis and treatment responsiveness of brain tumors. …”
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Exploring knowledge and perceptions of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Results of a southern Italian survey by Salvatore Leonardi, Natalia Distefano

“…Considering the technological evolution toward autonomous and cooperative driving and the obligations imposed by current regulations for the design and approval of new vehicles, the results of this study raise strong doubts as to whether the context analyzed, which is probably more representative of the deep south of Europe than of Italy as a whole, is really capable of managing this important development process without trauma. …”
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Towards a Modern Leadership: Sustainable Development-Oriented Management by Mihaela Simionescu, Cristinel Vasiliu, Corina-Georgiana Șerban (Pătrîntaș), Andreea-Nicoleta Bichel, Oana Simona Hudea

“…The purpose of this paper is to outline the importance of adapting management styles to the requirements of the current economic context and to the sustainability-related challenges. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning Models for Optimizing Wind Power Processes by Cosmina-Mihaela Rosca, Adrian Stancu

“…Thus, this paper identifies gaps in the current research, discusses ML algorithms in the context of optimizing wind energy production processes, and identifies future directions for increasing the efficiency of wind turbines through integrated predictive methods.…”
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Taurodeoxycholate Aggregation Explored by Molecular Dynamics: Primary-To-Secondary Micelle Transition and Formation of Mixed Micelles with Fatty Acids by Fatmegyul Mustan, Anela Ivanova, Slavka Tcholakova

“…This transition is governed by hydrophobic interactions, which significantly decrease the solvent-accessible surface area per molecule in the secondary micelles. …”
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Haematological and Genotoxic effects of cadmium chloride on Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi by Baghdad Science Journal

“…It could be concluded from the current study that the adding of cadmium to water aquarium containing bunni fish led to decrease in red blood cells count, hemoglobin and packed cell volume values and increase in micronuclei number.…”
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The link between impact-induced tensile strain and dendritic spine morphology in porcine brain tissue. by Brendan Hoffe, Gia Kang, Hannah Thomson, Rohan Banton, Thuvan Piehler, Oren E Petel, Matthew R Holahan

“…We recently reported a decrease in microtubule associated protein 2 (MAP2) within the depths of the porcine sulcus in an ex vivo model, along with elevated tensile strain in this region within 1 hour after impact. …”
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Comorbidity as a factor initiating a shift in the microelement composition of saliva by A. M. Imanov, Yu. A. Mazur, F. Ya. Gadzhiev, A. A. Skalny, Z. S. Khabadze, E. M. Kakabadze

“…At the same time, the determination of changes in the microelement composition of saliva may indicate the development of inflammatory processes both in the oral cavity and in the body as a whole, a decrease in antioxidant protection, damage to enzyme systems and ion channels, pathological changes in mucous membranes, etc. . …”
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