DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE IN CONDITIONS OF ECONOMIC INSTABILITY by Victoria Borisova, Iryna Samoshkina, Larysa Poliatykina

“…The research employs a range of methodologies, including dialectical cognition, system and structural analysis, synthesis, integrated approaches, regulatory support, and others. …”
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Compensation of Speckle Noise in 2D Images from Triangulation Laser Profile Sensors Using Local Column Median Vectors with an Application in a Quality Control System by Paweł Rotter, Dawid Knapik, Maciej Klemiato, Maciej Rosół, Grzegorz Putynkowski

“…General image quality metrics also indicate moderate enhancement: peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) increased by 2.12 dB, and the structural similarity index (SSIM) improved from 0.929 to 0.953. …”
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Investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium-doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using MCNP5 simulations by Usman Iliyasu, Mohamad Syazwan Mohd Sanusi, Nor Ezzaty Ahmad

“…This study explores the potential of (20Na _2 O+25ZnO+10WO _3 +(60-x)B _2 O _3 +xEr _2 O _3 where x = 0.1, 0.5, 0.7, and 1 mol%) glass for optical and radiation shielding applications, fabricated using the melt quenching method. Optical, structural, and radiation shielding properties were analyzed using UV–visible spectroscopy, XRD, FTIR, MCNP5, and Phy-X/PSD software. …”
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Comparative assessment of bone mineral density in recipients with preserved function and calcium degeneration of heart valve bioprotheses by N. V. Rutkovskaya, A. N. Stasev, N. V. Kondyukova, O. K. Kuzmina, V. B. Fanaskov, L. P. Barbarash

“…The experimental groups included the patients with structural dysfunctions of BP associated with the calcification of the xenomaterial, confirmed by light and electron microscopy data (group I, n=22) and the patients with normal functional state of the implanted valves according to the results of echocardiographic tests (group II, n=48). …”
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Global self-localization and navigation using 3D-LiDAR for headland turning in vineyards by Kanya Usu, Yoshitomo Yamasaki, Kazunobu Ishii, Noboru Noguchi

“…The RTK-GNSS was only used in advance to create a map of structural poles. The 3D-LiDAR information was used to detect and track poles at the ends of rows of grapevines in headlands. …”
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Using the ARIMA and ARIMAX Methodologies to Estimate, Model, Forecast, and Compare Airline Passenger Transportation Demand in Türkiye by Vahap Önen

“…The study first tested for effects from COVID-19 and found no significant structural break in the studied period. Thus, the seasonal ARIMA (1,1,0) x (1,1,2) effect model (SARIMA) was understood to have the best fit. …”
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How do cognitive biases influence farmers' participation in water conservation at Lake Urmia? Insights from social norms theory by Davood Amin Fanak, Rohollah Rezaei, Mukhtar Hashemi

“…Moreover, the results of the structural equation modeling (SEM) showed that pluralistic ignorance (PI), fundamental attribution error (FAE), false consensus effect (FCE), and bystander effect (BE) exerted statistically significant negative impacts on the PWCB variable. …”
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION: PREPARING MEDICAL MANAGERS FOR THE FUTURE by Олексій Наливайко, Олексій Бачук

“… The article addresses the integration of digital tools in the training of medical managers,  emphasizing the need for such competencies in light of the digital transformation in healthcare. …”
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Human resource management effects on sustainability of high-tech companies: what Lithuania and South Korea can learn from each other by Mindaugas Laužikas, Aistė Miliūtė

“…The research question is what Human Resource Management innovations are necessary to realign the innovation culture with a specific cultural/ social context and a corresponding economic/ business development stage in order to improve companies’ competitive position in light of digital transformation of the market. The qualitative semi structured expert interviews led to assumptions and results which explain how human capital links the culture and innovation and why the percentage of commercialized creative ideas in South Korean companies is higher than in Lithuanian companies. …”
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A Methodological Research for Development and Psychometric Properties of a New Instrument for Religious Attitudes Test on Organ Donation among Muslim Population by Sakineh Rakhshanderou, Samira Daneshvar, Morteza Abdoljabbari, Marzieh latifi, Mohtasham Ghaffari

“…Conclusions: The newly developed IRATOD-15 which has good psychometric properties can be useful for shedding light on the organ donation-related attitudes and beliefs of populations in researches with various designs such as formative and interventional.…”
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20 ans d’Observatoire photographique des paysages dans le Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord by Romy Baghdadi

“…They also wanted to reassess the process in the light of their regional development commitments, and namely commitment number 3 of being “a region which cares for its spaces and landscapes” (Parc 2014 Association). …”
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Navigating Social Media: How Offline Ethics, Online Etiquette, and Protection Behavior Shape Self-Disclosure by Azma Alina Ali Zani, Azah Anir Norman, Norjihan Abdul Ghani, Riswan Septriayadi Sianturi

“…We surveyed Muslim Malaysian adult social media users and analyzed the findings using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Results show that offline ethical behavior significantly affects social media etiquette. …”
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Cardiovascular wellness in low-resource settings: A mobile app-based risk prediction study among fuel filling station employees in Puducherry district by Divyabharathy Ramadass, Jyothi Vasudevan, Madonna J. Dsouza, Baalaji Subramanian

“…The data were collected using a pilot-tested, predesigned, structured questionnaire and the WHO PEN app was used to estimate the CVD risk score. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Michael Vincent DiCaro, Brianna Yee, KaChon Lei, Kavita Batra, Buddhadeb Dawn

“…The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis may shed light on the efficacy of MSC therapy in improving cardiac functional and structural parameters and reducing adverse cardiac events following acute MI. …”
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Green synthesis and toxicological evaluation of zinc oxide nanoparticles utilizing Punica granatum fruit Peel extract: an eco-friendly approach by Ali Mohammadi, Negin Hashemi, Mohaddeseh Ghassabzadeh, Ali Sharafi, Alireza Yazdinezhad, Hossein Danafar

“…The morphological, structural, and optical observations were confirmed through various techniques such as X- ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE- SEM), Fourier- transform infrared spectroscopy (FT- IR), EDAX and dynamic light scattering (DLS). …”
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Participative leadership effects on followers’ radical creativity: the role of psychological safety and collaborative relationship by Guo Song, Md. Nurun Nabi, Md. Abu Issa Gazi, Mohammad Bin Amin, Abdul Rahman Bin S. Senathirajah, Md. Atikur Rahaman, Zhang Min

“…This paper emphasizes the importance of FPS and business collaboration to promote FRC and sheds new light on manufacturing stakeholders’ involvement. …”
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What influences Indian primary school children’s food behaviors? - Perceptions of children, mothers and teachers by Neha Rathi, Prarthana Tiwari, Manisha Kanwar, Anjali Patel, Mukta Singh, Kalpna Gupta, Anthony Worsley

“…Methods Informed by the socio-ecological framework, this study used an exploratory qualitative research approach to conduct semi-structured interviews with 22 primary school children, 19 mothers, and 18 teachers residing in Varanasi, India. …”
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Intense red emission from highly elastic and thermally stable phosphate glass doped with Ce3+, Nd3+, and Ce3+/Nd3+ ions by Najla Khaled Almulhem

“…Abstract Red emitting materials are critical to a wide range of optoelectronic devices, such as displays, lasers, and light-emitting diodes. Ongoing research efforts are focused on enhancing their emission efficiency and improving their thermal and mechanical stability to meet the demands of advanced device applications. …”
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Unlocking Workplace Dynamo: The Impact of Internal Trust and Communication on Igniting Work Engagement by Ana Nešić Tomašević, Sanja Batić Očovaj, Danijela Lalić

“…Findings: The findings culminate in the proposition of two models, with structural equation modelling revealing a model where trust determines communication, subsequently influencing work engagement as the more fitting representation. …”
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Influence of Groundwater Level Rising on Mechanical Properties of Pile Foundations Under a Metro Depot in Loess Areas by Xuewen Rong, Mingze Li, Hongjian Liao, Ao Zhang, Tao Dang, Hangzhou Li, Zheng Wu

“…The span of pile foundations beneath metro depots typically ranges from 10 to 20 m, exhibiting a notably large span. This structural characteristic results in the pile foundations bearing a more concentrated upper load, while the interstitial soil between the piles bears minimal force. …”
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