Quantifying blistering on Vajrasana pagoda using complementary in-situ non-destructive techniques by Yao Zhang, Bo Li, Ziyi Cai, Hong Guo, Xiang He

“…Time-sequenced thermograms captured thermal dynamics, and principal component thermography (PCT) sharpened blistering boundaries, exposing incipient delamination. …”
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High-Resolution GPR Surveys at Tyndaris and Gioiosa Guardia: preliminary non-invasive investigations for future archaeological research by Giuseppe Ceraudo, Veronica Ferrari, Stefano De Nisi, Michele Fasolo, Sofia Stricchiola

“…These findings underscore the importance of integrating geophysical methods, topographic surveys, and traditional archaeological analyses to build a comprehensive picture of settlement dynamics. …”
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A simple yet effective approach for predicting disease spread using mathematically-inspired diffusion-informed neural networks by ByeongChang Jeong, Yeon Ju Lee, Cheol E. Han

“…Abstract The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the importance of mathematical epidemic models like the Susceptible-Infected-Recovered (SIR) model, for understanding disease spread dynamics. However, enhancing their predictive accuracy complicates parameter estimation. …”
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Cranioplasty Approaches for Cranial Defects: A Case Series by P. S. Manoharan, Sai Kiran Koppolu, Sonia Abraham, Jitin Mathew

“…Protection of the cranial structures, maintaining cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and esthetics are some of the prime considerations while restoration of such defects. …”
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The Status of Education Development Office in Improving the Quality of Medical Sciences Education: a Qualitative Study by Akram Sadeghian, Maryam Avizhgan

“…This study aimed to explain the status of EDO in Improving the Quality of Medical Sciences Education. Methods: This study was conducted with a qualitative approach at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2022. …”
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Negotiating Autonomy: Lived Experiences of Female Living Organ Donors in Turkey by Sezen Demirhan

“…Rather than autonomous acts made in isolation, these decisions emerge within gendered landscapes marked by asymmetrical power dynamics and cultural expectations. By attending to how women articulate their experiences of bodily sacrifice, risk, and post-donation subjectivity, this phenomenological inquiry highlights the necessity of integrating a gender-sensitive lens into bioethical discourse – one that recognizes how normative frameworks and structural inequalities shape and constrain women’s autonomy in living organ donation. …”
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Digital youth inclusion and the big data divide: examining the Scottish perspective by Alicja Pawluczuk

“…Digital inclusion practice encompasses a range of methods and approaches used to help individuals and communities to access and understand digital technologies. …”
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Yttrium iron garnet: Dodecahedral substitutions by N. Askarzadeh, H. Shokrollahi, L. Karimi

“…Rare earth ions, with their shielded 4f electrons, introduce unique modifications in the dodecahedral sub-lattice, influencing phase formation, structural characteristics, magnetic behavior, and optical performance. …”
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High-Resolution GPR Surveys at Tyndaris and Gioiosa Guardia: preliminary non-invasive investigations for future archaeological research by Giuseppe Ceraudo, Veronica Ferrari, Stefano De Nisi, Michele Fasolo, Sofia Stricchiola

“…These findings underscore the importance of integrating geophysical methods, topographic surveys, and traditional archaeological analyses to build a comprehensive picture of settlement dynamics. …”
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Factors contributing to doctoral student attrition in higher education institutions in Namibia by Esther Nuuyoma, Sing Nevensha, Chika T Sehoole

“…The investigation utilised purposive and snowball sampling methods to recruit participants. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews involving 23 doctoral candidates enrolled between 2013 and 2019. …”
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Combinations of Verbal and Non-Verbal Message Codes on Reddit by Andrey G. Fomin, Natalia A. Smakotina

“…The research objective was to identify the structural and communicative organization of semiotically heterogeneous texts in the dynamics of interpersonal Internet communication. …”

Beyond the line and hook: Identifying primary e logistics technology adoption factors in the fishing industry by Bradley Bucky Khumalo, Shaun Pather

“…Qualitative data was collected via semi-structured interviews. The findings provide a rich insight into several adoption factors that demonstrate an interplay of technological innovations, organisational dynamics, and the environment within the industry. …”
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Keeping the left alive: exploring voter support for the Greens and Left Alliance (AVS) in the 2024 European elections by Marco Improta, Elisabetta Mannoni

“…Drawing on a two-step mixed-methods design, we combine data from an original post-election online survey of AVS voters with insights from semi-structured in-depth interviews. …”
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Main aspects of acquisition the collection of the V. I. Vernadskyi National library of Ukraine in the conditions of war (2022-2023) by Pestretsova Larysa, Bilko Yevheniia, Klochok Tetiana

“…The methodology is based on the use of general scientific and special research methods, employing structural-functional and comparative statistical analysis. …”
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NEW TRENDS IN THE GLOBAL SILK PRODUCTION IN THE PERIOD 2011-2022 by Agatha POPESCU, Valentin ŞERBAN, Horia Nicolae CIOCAN

“…The purpose of this study was to analyze the dynamics of raw silk production in the period 2011-2022 at the global level and in the top six producing countries using the official data and usual methods in such a research: fixed basis and structural indices, descriptive statistics, regression equations, coefficient of determination, correlations, absolute and relative differences, comparisons etc. …”
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The Effect of Drama Education on Enhancing Critical Thinking Through Collaboration and Communication by Yaxin Hu, Jack Shu

“…Using a mixed-methods approach, this study surveyed 98 university students and conducted in-depth interviews with 15 participants to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. …”
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AdaptiveConv2d: A Novel Convolutional Module for Medical Image Segmentation by Donghua Liu, Zuofeng Zhou

“…This approach targets the unique challenges associated with medical images, including complex tissue structures, irregular boundaries, low contrast, and high noise levels. …”
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Determinants of customer satisfaction and loyalty in the Turkish e-commerce sector by Mehmet Yalçınkaya, İbrahim Çataldaş

“…Future research is encouraged to explore cultural differences and sector-specific dynamics in social media marketing and promotional strategies.…”
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Impact Assessment of Integrating AVs in Optimizing Urban Traffic Operations for Sustainable Transportation Planning in Riyadh by Nawaf Mohamed Alshabibi

“…Using Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) Optimization methods, the research fine-tunes traffic signal timings, dynamically allocates green time, and enhances intersection coordination to maximize throughput. …”
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Single Motherhood and Socio-Economic Welfare of Families in Kabale Municipality. by Mahoro, Evelyn

“…This study investigated the intricate dynamics of single motherhood and its impact on the socio-economic welfare of families in Kabale Municipality. …”
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