Designing an Expert System for Information Technology Sourcing Decision Making (Case study: Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc)) by Hamid Reza Khedmatgozar, Leila Namdarian

“…In the second step, in order to show the validity, the design and implementation of the prototype was considered as one of the validation methods. …”
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Gamification and healthcare volunteer motivation: A qualitative survey in the Asir region, Saudi Arabia by Abdulrahman Alshehri, Mousa Assiri, Khalid Hakami, Zayed Ali, Sabah Althbyani, Lamia Ibrahim, Khlood Almsaad, Wendy Leslie

“…The study highlights the need for thoughtful implementation, ensuring that gamification supports rather than undermines the community-focused values prevalent in volunteer settings. …”
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Research on Disaster Prevention and Control Technology for Directional Hydraulic Fracturing and Roof Plate Unloading by Dong Liu, Jiayue Deng, Tao Yang, Jie Zhang, Haifei Lin, Hui Liu, Jiarui Sun, Yiming Zhang

“…Based on these findings, an on-site implementation plan was developed and executed, followed by a comprehensive evaluation of the construction results. …”
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A multilevel meta-analysis of the effects of repeated sprint training in hypoxia on athletic performance by Meng Han, Binglin Liu

“…Although numerous studies have explored its efficacy compared with repeated-sprint training in normoxia (RSN), inconsistencies remain regarding overall benefits and modulating factors.ObjectivesThis study aimed to quantify the overall effect of RSH vs. …”
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Modeling the Evolutionary Mechanism of Multi-Stakeholder Decision-Making in the Green Renovation of Existing Residential Buildings in China by Yuan Gao, Jinjian Liu, Jiashu Zhang, Hong Xie

“…However, because of divergent interests and risk perceptions among governments, energy service companies (ESCOs), and owners, the implementation of green renovation is hindered by numerous obstacles. …”
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Enhancing prehospital decision-making: exploring user needs and design considerations for clinical decision support systems by Enze Bai, Zhan Zhang, Yincao Xu, Xiao Luo, Kathleen Adelgais

“…Abstract Background In prehospital emergency care, providers face significant challenges in making informed decisions due to factors such as limited cognitive support, high-stress environments, and lack of experience with certain patient conditions. …”
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Incidence and predictors of acute kidney injury among traumatic brain injury patients in Northwest Ethiopia: a cohort study using survival analysis by Zelalem Alamrew Anteneh, Semew Kassa Kebede, Abebaw Gedef Azene

“…These findings highlight the need for careful monitoring and early intervention for high-risk patients to prevent AKI and improve overall outcomes. Implementing targeted prevention and treatment strategies in settings with limited resources can help mitigate the burden of AKI and enhance patient care in vulnerable populations.…”
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Incidence and predictors of mortality among children with severe acute malnutrition admitted to therapeutic feeding units in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amanuel Adugna, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma, Melsew Setegn Alie

“…Most of the identified factors are related to comorbidities and complications of SAM, as well as nutritional therapy. …”
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Development and clinical validation of passive shoulder exoskeleton with novel gravity compensation mechanism for stabilizing arm tremor of surgeons during minimally invasive surge... by Ho Seon Choi, Seung Jun Lee, Hyunki In

“…IntroductionDuring tasks like minimally invasive surgery (MIS), various factors can make working environment not be ergonomic, and those situations will accumulate fatigue in the surgeon's muscles which will inevitably lead to poor surgical performance. …”
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Obesity has causal effects on chronic hepatitis B but CHB has no causal effect on obesity: evidence from a Mendelian randomization study by Xue-cheng Tong, Kai Liu, Ze-yu Huang, Xiu-jun Zhang, Yuan Xue

“…Coexistence of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) with obesity or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common, yet genetic factors linking obesity and CHB remain poorly understood. …”
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Evolution of adult respiratory syncytial virus detection: impact of testing strategy changes and pandemic-related measures at a Swiss regional hospital, 2016–2023 by Annika Bonin, Robert Escher, Neal Breakey

“…We aimed to analyse clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with a positive reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test in a Swiss regional hospital between 2016 and 2023, including predisposing factors, patient demographics, treatment approaches and clinical outcomes. …”
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Physical–Statistical Characterization of PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 Concentrations and Atmospheric Transport Events in the Azores During 2024 by Maria Gabriela Meirelles, Helena Cristina Vasconcelos

“…They support the implementation of early warning systems and health risk assessments based on probabilistic modeling of particulate matter concentrations, even in remote Atlantic locations such as the Azores.…”
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An expert consensus on the most effective components of integrated motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy for lifestyle behaviour change: protocol for an onlin... by Michael Kingsley, Stephen Barrett, Stephen Begg, Paul O'Halloran, Jeff Breckon, Kane Rodda, Ashley Dunford, Emily Denniss

“…Introduction Behaviour change interventions are advocated as a key approach to manage behavioural risk factors such as insufficient physical activity, poor diet and smoking. …”
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Commodity risk assessment of Ligustrum ovalifolium and Ligustrum vulgare plants from the UK by EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Claude Bragard, Paula Baptista, Elisavet Chatzivassiliou, Francesco Di Serio, Josep Anton Jaques Miret, Annemarie Fejer Justesen, Alan MacLeod, Christer Sven Magnusson, Panagiotis Milonas, Juan A. Navas‐Cortes, Stephen Parnell, Roel Potting, Philippe Lucien Reignault, Emilio Stefani, Hans‐Hermann Thulke, Wopke Van der Werf, Antonio Vicent Civera, Jonathan Yuen, Lucia Zappalà, Andrea Battisti, Hugo Mas, Daniel Rigling, Massimo Faccoli, Alžběta Mikulová, Olaf Mosbach‐Schulz, Fabio Stergulc, Franz Streissl, Paolo Gonthier

“…Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘High risk plants, plant products and other objects’. …”
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Measuring and Modeling Soil Carbon Changes on Dutch Dairy Farms by René Schils, Colin Dekker, Jouke Oenema, Gerjan Hilhorst, Jan-Paul Wagenaar, Koos Verloop

“…Eventually, these measures are to be implemented by the farmers themselves, justifying an assessment at farm and field level. …”
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Thematic Curriculum and Academic Performance of Pupils in Upper Primary Classes: A Case of Selected Primary Schools in Kamwezi Sub-County Rukiga District. by Natukunda, Millia

“…The study was about how a reform into the thematic curriculum could affect its implementation in upper primary classes in Kamwezi Sub County Rukiga District. …”
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Impact of Human Resource Planning on Organizational Performance in Local Government: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Natukunda, Promise

“…The study findings further revealed the effect of employee retention on organizational performance and these included high retention rates can indicate that a team is highly engaged, implementing Effective Onboarding, offering Relevant Environmental Factors, and creating a Positive Workplace Culture. …”
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Differential directional effects between insomnia symptoms and suicidal ideation across trait depression levels: a cross-lagged network analysis among Chinese medical undergraduate... by Jingxuan Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Feng Hu, Kuiliang Li, Mengjie Luo, Mengjie Luo, Yang Yu, Yang Yu, Zhengzhi Feng, Zhengzhi Feng

“…Cross-lagged panel network (CLPN) models were implemented to examine temporal associations, centrality metrics, and network differences between high/low TAN and TDY subgroups. …”
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Assessing the accuracy of the recording and reporting of malaria rapid diagnostic test results in four African countries: methods and key results by Kim A. Lindblade, Arthur Mpimbaza, Corine Ngufor, William Yavo, Sunday Atobatele, Ese Akpiroroh, Abibatou Konaté-Touré, Idelphonse Ahogni, Nelson Ssewante, Bosco Agaba, Augustin Kpemasse, Jacques Agnon, Onyebuchi Okoro, Godwin Ntadom, Antoine Tanoh, Cyriaque Affoukou, Jimmy Opigo, Shawna Cooper, John J. Aponte, Kevin Griffith, Radina Soebiyanto, Michael Humes

“…Methods A mixed-methods observational study was implemented in Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Uganda in 2023. …”
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The role of parenting stress and perceived social support in affecting family function among families of patients with cleft lip and/or palate: a path analysis based on the family... by Lulu Yuan, Yan Du, Yuqin Gao, Weiren Wang, Junyan Wang, Yanjie Wang, Jinrong Yang, Xuejun Wang, Hongjun Li

“…Therefore, strategies targeting these two key factors should be implemented to facilitate family function among families with CL/P patients.…”
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