Supply chain management and optimization in transportation logistics by Saoussen Krichen

“…SCM can also be seen as the process of optimizing a set of decisions that generate cost-effective solutions which provide efficient plans for acting on numerous levels while considering all decision-making standpoints. …”
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Jointed rock slope stability evaluation based on PEM-JFEM method by XIAO Shu, WU Shun-chuan, GAO Yong-tao, HAN Guang, ZHOU Yu, CHENG Ai-ping

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Translation and validation of Gujarati version of Indian HAQ in RA patients by Jaspreet Kaur Kang, Neeta J Vyas

“…Results: Internal consistency of each item was evaluated by Cronbach's alpha and the Construct validity was evaluated by determining Spearman's correlation between the Gujarati Indian HAQ score and disease activity variables. Reliability testing showed an intraclass coefficient for HAQ of 0. 848. …”
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Analysis of fuzzy TOPSIS Method in Determining Priority of Small Dams Construction by Desyta Ulfiana, Suharyanto Suharyanto

“…The first step was determining membership function and weighting each criteria. Then, TOPSIS method was applied to ranked eight alternatives. …”
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Promoting Social Participation in the Primary Care Field: An Ecological Study on the Potential Reduction of Multimorbidity Prevalence by Ryota Takahashi, Tadao Okada, Kazushige Ide, Taishi Tsuji, Katsunori Kondo

“…Multiple regression analysis was performed with MP as objective variable; social participation or household income were explanatory variables, and education, population density, and health check-ups were adjustment variables. …”
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cagA gene EPIYA motif genetic characterization from Colombian Helicobacter pylori isolates: Standardization of a molecular test for rapid clinical laboratory detection. by Eliana Rocío Rodríguez Gómez, William Otero Regino, Pedro A Monterrey, Alba Alicia Trespalacios Rangel

“…Strains were obtained from patients diagnosed with functional dyspepsia at Clínica Fundadores in Bogotá. …”
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A comparative study evaluating three line immunoassays available for serodiagnosis of equine Lyme borreliosis: Detection of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato-specific antibodies in s... by Cornelia V Broeckl, Stephanie Hiereth, Reinhard K Straubinger

“…In two LIAs, test-evaluation was simplified by a supplied scanner and evaluation software. To improve functionality of available LIAs for equine serum samples it is advisable to adjust sensitivity and specificity of single test antigen signals and establish appropriate evaluation protocols.…”
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The quality of institutions in shaping women’s entrepreneurship: A perspective of European Union member states by Aleksandra Gaweł, Timo Toikko

“…Quality of institutions is understood as a feature of a well-functioning society and it is considered from four dimensions. …”
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Engineering students' perceptions and actual use of AI-based math tools for solving mathematical problems by Kimberly F. Garcia, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Cesar Romeo V. Delos Reyes

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the variables that influenced the engineering students' perceptions of adoption and actual academic use of AI-based math tools as academic assistance. …”
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Importance of ice algae versus phytoplankton in the diet of megabenthic organisms under contrasting sea ice conditions (Canadian Arctic): a dual biochemical approach (SIA and HBIs) by Thibaud Combaz, Thibaud Combaz, Ursula Witte, Thomas A. Brown, Philippe Archambault

“…Overall, organisms responded rapidly and efficiently to this pulse of fresh organic matter but trends in resource utilisation (quality and quantity) were observed based on feeding strategy. …”
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Hemodynamic homeostasis disequilibrium in critical illness by Jie Wang, Xiaoting Wang, Dawei Liu, Hui Lian, Guangjian Wang, Zewen Tong, Qingyu Deng, Qirui Guo, Qian Zhang, Yangong Chao, Wanhong Yin

“…Such balance is essential for sustaining cellular metabolism and maintaining the function of vital organs throughout embryonic development and the human lifespan. …”
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Numerical Analysis of the Preloading Consolidation of the Soft Foundation with a Plastic Drainage Plate by Linjie Li, Shuaidong Yang, Tong Su

“…The permeability coefficient and void ratio are related to the stress state of the soil, which manifests as the temporal and spatial variability of consolidation. …”
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Improvement of Calculation Technique for Flexible Orthotropic Plates on Elastic Base. Part 1: Calculation Theory by O. V. Kozunova

“…In nonlinear calculations, when finding the variable (secant) stiffness for the Zhemochkin section,  at each iteration, the “stiffness – curvature” dependence is used for each of the X and Y directions, approximated by a nonlinear function, the nature of the dependence of which graphically indicates the nonlinear-elastic operation of the orthotropic plate and its deformation taking into account crack formation and crack opening. …”
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Framework for extracting multi-objective operation rules for cascade reservoirs based on causal features and physical mechanisms by Donglin Gu, Baowei Yan, Jianbo Chang, Yixuan Zou, Dongxu Yang, Mingbo Sun, Xiaoyu Diao

“…To reduce high dimensionality, Convergent Cross Mapping (CCM) quantifies causal relationships between features and decision variables. Moreover, embedding physical constraints into the model’s loss function further enhances interpretability. …”
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Immunological Avalanches in Renal Immune Diseases by Davide Viggiano, Pietro Iulianiello, Antonio Mancini, Candida Iacuzzo, Luca Apicella, Renata Angela Di Pietro, Sarah Hamzeh, Giovanna Cacciola, Eugenio Lippiello, Andrea Gigliotti, Carmine Secondulfo, Giancarlo Bilancio, Giuseppe Gigliotti

“…Two distinct dynamic patterns emerged: large oscillations in eGFR, proteinuria, or biological age predicted declining function, while small oscillations indicated stability. …”
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Reverse Active Modification Method of Tooth Profile for RV Reducer Cycloidal Gear by Xiaotao An, Tianxing Li, Chunrong Xing, Guofeng Wang, Meng Tian

“…></graphic></alternatives></inline-formula> of the parabolic modification method are taken as the modification variables of the tooth profile, and the mathematical model of the reverse modification of the tooth profile is established with the minimum transmission error as the objective function. …”
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Words of Mouth on Destination Images and Intentions to Revisit

“…These results highlight the critical function of EWOM in reinforcing positive destination perceptions and encouraging repeat visits. …”
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Adsorption of Cd (II) Using Chemically Modified Rice Husk: Characterization, Equilibrium, and Kinetic Studies by Javier Montalvo-Andía, Warren Reátegui-Romero, Alexis D. Peña-Contreras, Walter F. Zaldivar Alvarez, María E. King-Santos, Víctor Fernández-Guzmán, José Luis Guerrero-Guevara, Jhon E. Puris-Naupay

“…In optimal experimental conditions, the maximum adsorption efficiency was 92.65%. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used allowing the identification of the main functional groups and morphology of rice husk and treated rice husk, and the results showed an improvement of adsorption characteristics after rice husk treatment with NaOH. …”
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Identification of Factors Affecting Project Financing Risk by Gholamreza Sharafi, Kiamars Fathi Hafashjani, Faegh Ahmadi

“…Risk management is now an important part of project management and has a specific function for improving the efficiency of implementing the project, saving prices, and improving the profitability of projects. …”
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The Prognostic Significance of Sleep and Circadian Rhythm for Myocardial Infarction Outcomes: Case-Control Study by Wei-Chih Chin, Pao-Hsien Chu, Lung-Sheng Wu, Kuang-Tso Lee, Chen Lin, Chien-Te Ho, Wei-Sheng Yang, I-Hang Chung, Yu-Shu Huang

“…Actigraphy was used to evaluate sleep and circadian rhythm, while HRV was monitored for 24 hours to assess autonomic nerve function. Nonparametric indicators were calculated to quantify the active-rest patterns, including interdaily stability, intradaily variability, the most active 10 consecutive hours (M10), the least active 5 consecutive hours (L5), the relative amplitude, and the actigraphic dichotomy index. …”
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