Shaping Consumer Perceptions of Genetically Modified Foods: The Influence of Engineering, Science, and Design Signifiers in Packaging Disclosure Statements by Bryan F. Howell, Ellyn M. Newcomb, D. Wendell Loh, Asa R. Jackson, Michael L. Dunn, Laura K. Jefferies

“…Across both studies, design-related labels consistently outperformed traditional engineering/science-based terms in fostering positive perceptions. …”
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A General, Differentiable Transit Model for Ellipsoidal Occulters: Derivation, Application, and Forecast of Planetary Oblateness and Obliquity Constraints with JWST by Shashank Dholakia, Shishir Dholakia, Benjamin J. S. Pope

“…Further studies of long-period exoplanets will necessitate discarding the assumption of planets as spherical bodies. …”
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The use of animal and cellular models of traumatic brain injury: An African perspective by Thulisa Siphelele Bongo, Mary-Jessica Nancy Laguette, Mohamed Iqbal Parker, Shameemah Abrahams

“…For accurate comparisons between studies, standardization of techniques should be implemented. …”
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Corrigendum to “Multidrug resistance from a one health perspective in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of literatures (2015–2020)” [One Health 14(2022) 1–12/100390]... by Mebrahtu Teweldemedhin, Saravanan Muthupandian, Tsega Kahsay Gebremeskel, Kibriti Mehari, Getahun Kahsay Abay, Teklay Gebrecherkos Teklu, Ranjithkumar Dhandapani, Ragul Paramasivam, Tsehaye Asmelash

“…Results: A total of 81 studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis; 53 human studies, 8 animal studies and 16 environment/food studies. …”
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The effect of occupational exposure to organic dust on lung function parameters among African industrial workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zemachu Ashuro, Berhanu Gidisa Debela, Chala Daba, Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Samson Wakuma Abaya, Anthony L. Byrne

“…To analyze publication bias, funnel plots and Egger’s test were applied.ResultsIn this systematic review and meta-analysis, 32 studies involving 7,085 participants were included from 13,529 identified studies. …”
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2021 DORIS definition of remission in SLE: final recommendations from an international task force by Victoria P Werth, Ronald F van Vollenhoven, Andrea Doria, Matthias Schneider, Marta Mosca, Nathalie Costedoat-Chalumeau, Cynthia Aranow, Ian N Bruce, Dimitrios T Boumpas, Michael M Ward, Manuel Francisco Ugarte-Gil, Bernardo A Pons-Estel, Juanita Romero-Diaz, Caroline Gordon, Sang-Cheol Bae, Anisur Rahman, Murat Inanc, Søren Jacobsen, George Bertsias, Xavier Mariette, Thomas Dörner, Hendrika Bootsma, Josef Smolen, David Jayne, Martin Aringer, David Isenberg, László Czirják, Y K Onno Teng, Frédéric A Houssiau, Hermine Brunner, Eric Morand, Carlos Vasconcelos, Guillermo Pons-Estel, Graciela Alarcon, Eloisa Bonfa, Alexandre Voskuyl, Raquel Faria, Anne Voss, Maarten Limper, Anca D Askanase, Sandra Navarra, Cindy Coney, Ruth Fritsch-Stork, Bernadette van Leeuw, Michel Tsang-a-Sjoe, Rebecca Fischer, Marzena Helena Olesinska, Blanca Rubio, Yehuda Schoenfeld, Elena Zakharhova

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Algorithm for Selecting a Base Tractor Model to Form a Tractor Train by M. T. Toshboltaev, B. A. Kholikov

“…The studies employed the methods of implement mounting on machine-tractor units and elements of the theory of a tractor. …”
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Failure or success of self-organizing teams in long-term care organizations: an integrative systematic literature review on the role of the organization structure by Laura Harkema, Dirk Vriens, Lander Vermeerbergen, Debby Gerritsen, Patrick Vermeulen

“…Reference lists of the included studies were screened to identify other relevant studies. …”
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Bridging theory and practice: a scoping review protocol on gamification’s impact in clinical reasoning education by Sze-Yuen Yau, Ching-Yi Lee, Hung-Yi Lai, Ching-Hsin Lee, Mi-Mi Chen, Po-Jui Chen

“…Two independent reviewers will screen studies and extract data on gamification elements used in clinical reasoning education. …”
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Telemedicine for educating parents or caregivers for postoperative care of pediatric patients: a systematic review by Grecia Victoria Vivas-Colmenares, Grecia Victoria Vivas-Colmenares, Jose Ruben Ramírez-Iglesias, Ana M. Martínez-Pérez

“…The protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42024545858).ResultsFour studies were included from 2,163 records initially registered: two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two uncontrolled before–after (UCBAs) studies. …”
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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health research in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of substantive focus, research volume, geographic distribution and Africa-led inquiry by Anthony Idowu Ajayi, Boniface Ayanbekongshie Ushie, Meggie Mwoka, Emmanuel Oloche Otukpa, Caroline W. Kabiru

“…Background Previous review studies have not systematically mapped the existing body of knowledge on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). …”
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Tertiary prevention interventions for patients with stroke in African countries: a systematic review by Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Thomas Frese, Eric Sven Kroeber, Lucas Adam, Susanne Unverzagt, Etienne Ngeh, Betselot Yirsaw Wubete

“…There remains an urgent need to implement interventions aimed at overcoming barriers to stroke rehabilitation.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020159125.…”
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Does Protocol Matter for Repetition Volume? A Meta-Analytic Investigation of Volitional Failure Versus the Traditionally Used 75-Repetition Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Traini... by Nicholas Rolnick, Victor S. de Queiros, Ethan C. Hill, Thomas Bjørnsen, Tim Werner, Jeremy P. Loenneke

“…One-sample t-tests compared per-set and total volumes to the reference scheme (1 × 30, 3 × 15). Results Across 25 studies (47 means; n = 678), the estimated total repetitions performed to failure was 73.1 (95% CI: 61.1 to 85.2). …”
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Utilizing Olive Fly Ecology Towards Sustainable Pest Management by Giorgos Stavrianakis, Efstratios Sentas, Sofia Zafeirelli, Thomas Tscheulin, Thanasis Kizos

“…The review explores the fly’s life cycle, its relationship with olive trees, and how environmental factors like temperature and humidity influence population dynamics. Additionally, studying the role of natural enemies and agricultural practices can pave the way for sustainable control methods that minimize environmental harm. …”
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Foresight, Competitive Intelligence and Business Analytics — Tools for Making Industrial Programmes More Efficient by Jonathan Calof, Gregory Richards, Jack Smith

“…Combining foresight, intelligence and business analytics is believed to not only decrease uncertainty and risk but also make it more likely that the policy is implemented by its intended audience and  that industry opportunities are identified at an early stage. …”
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Application of a Non-Coaxial Soil Model with an Anisotropic Yield Criterion in Tunnelling by Ran Yuan, Jia-Rong Zhang, Jian Cui, Wen-Ming Wang, Yi He, Yong Fang

“…In this paper, a recently developed two-dimensional (2D) elastoplastic constitutive model incorporating both soil strength anisotropy and non-coaxiality is firstly reviewed and then implemented in the finite element platform ABAQUS through the user-defined material subroutine (UMAT). …”
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Toxicological assessment and risk management of nanoparticles mediated composite materials-critical review: state of the art by Gaurav Pathak, Swati Mangla, Guddu Kumar Gupta, Veer Bhan, Rajeev Kumar Kapoor

“…Furthermore, the review highlights existing gaps in risk assessment frameworks and underscores the importance of implementing comprehensive risk management strategies tailored to nanoparticle composites. …”
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A Review on National and International Legal Documents on Combating Sand and Dust Storms by Manijheh Ganjalinejhad, Farhad Dabiri, Sahar Zarei, Seyed Ali Salehpour

“…In other words, countries that are somehow involved with this phenomenon have not implemented effective measures for the compilation and approval of binding documents for the reduction of sand and dust storms. …”
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Infrastructure of interconnected microgrids: A review by Moshammed Nishat Tasnim, Tofael Ahmed, Shameem Ahmad, GM Shafiullah

“…This paper also provides potential challenges related to IMG architecture and recommendations for future research studies to improve IMG infrastructure and operation.…”
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Traditions and Innovations at the International Scientific and Practical Conference of Students, Postgraduates and Young Researchers “Psychology of the XXI Century”: An Event Repor... by N.A. Medina Bracamonte, O.O. Gofman, M.A. Nedoshivina, P.A. Rystakova

“… <p>Traditionally, annual student and youth conferences are included in the process of studies at higher education institutions. They are implemented in order to develop students&rsquo; professional competencies and soft skills, as well as to provide future specialists with career orientation opportunities. …”
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