DATA MINING APPROACH FOR PREDICTING STUDENT PERFORMANCE by Edin Osmanbegović, Mirza Suljić

“…The impact of students' socio-demographic variables, achieved results from high school and from the entrance exam, and attitudes towards studying which can have an affect on success, were all investigated. In future investigations, with identifying and evaulating variables associated with process of studying, and with the sample increase, it would be possible to produce a model which would stand as a foundation for the development of decision support system in higher education.  …”
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Vehicle positioning systems in tunnel environments: a review by Suying Jiang, Qiufeng Xu, Wei Wang, Peng Peng, Jiachun Li

“…Finally, we discuss some challenges faced in vehicle positioning for tunnel environments, and propose some potential research topics for future research work.…”
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The presence of Pentecostalism in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa by James K. Mashabela

“…In ELCSA, the Holy Spirit is affirmed and gives power to believers as the gracious gift that sustains and enables the very church to perform its duties of worshipping God, healing, preaching and meeting other spiritual needs. …”
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Determining the Essential Characteristics for Effective College Teaching by Christopher Eck, Jeremy Robinson, Ki Cole

“…Such an instrument should be validated for use across academia as a starting point for the development, training, and support of future and current college teachers. …”
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Synthesis and Characterisation of Gold Nanoparticles from Acacia Leaf and to Evaluate Anticariogenic Activity by Maher AbdelFattah Al Shayeb, Naresh Yedthare Shetty, Anas Al Jadaa, Syed Kuduruthullah

“…Conclusion: Green synthesised AuNPs exhibited significant antibacterial activity against S. mutans and E. coli at par with commercial ampicillin and demonstrated the potential towards anticariogenic agent for future use in dentistry.…”
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OPTIMALISASI PERAN KOMUNITAS BELAJAR DALAM MENDUKUNG PROGRAM PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN DI SMA BINA NEGARA 1 BALEENDAH by Eli Siti Rodiah, Rose Else, Sulthon Al-Hakim Noer Musthafa, Ricky Yoseptry

“…Hasil program menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam pemahaman materi, keterampilan kolaboratif, serta motivasi belajar peserta. Selain itu, implementasi program ini menciptakan perubahan positif dalam pola komunikasi dan interaksi antar anggota komunitas belajar. …”
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Temporal legacies of coal mining in the West Coast, New Zealand: path-dependency or path-creation? by Sean Connelly, Etienne Nel, Alison Floyd

“…The legacy and heritage of coal mining has since shaped efforts at diversification and revitalization, highlighting the tensions between path-dependency and new path creation in the shaping of the future of Blackball. We draw on concepts from evolutionary economic geography to highlight how iterative processes of path creation and path dependency have played out and identify the important role of community agency and external support in mediating those processes. …”
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Performance and emission characteristics of Mahua oil biodiesel in low heat rejection diesel engines with retarded injection timing by Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, Deepika Gabiriel

“…The study concludes that Mahua oil, when used in an LHR engine with retarded injection timing and PSZ coating, offers improved efficiency and reduced emissions, making it a viable alternative to diesel in specific applications. Future work should explore the effects of varying compression ratios and different biodiesel blends to optimize engine performance further.…”
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Weaponizing the Workplace: How Algorithmic Management Shaped Amazon’s Antiunion Campaign in Bessemer, Alabama by Teke Wiggin

“…The conclusion discusses implications for our understanding of workplace regimes and the future of labor control.…”
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Longitudinal characterization reveals behavioral impairments in aged APP knock in mouse models by Lisa Blackmer-Raynolds, Lyndsey D. Lipson, Isabel Fraccaroli, Ian N. Krout, Jianjun Chang, Timothy Robert Sampson

“…Together, this data identifies a timeframe where behavioral deficits appear, providing an essential foundation for future studies using these model systems.…”
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The World's Evangelical Alliance and the Spanish Civil War by F Hale

“… British Christians reacted variously to the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and crossed verbal swords in the campaign for the hearts and minds of the public over this heated issue at a time when many people believed that Western civilisation and the future of Christianity in Europe were hanging in the balance. …”
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SOCIAL MEDIA AND NONVIOLENT PROTEST MOVEMENTS: A CONTEMPORARY REVIEW OF THE ENDSARS MOVEMENT by Olaoluwa Babatunde OYINLOYE, Adeshina Iyanuoluwa OMOTAYO

“…The analysis highlights the challenges, successes and limitations of using social media for nonviolent protests, drawing implications and lessons for future movements. The study employed a qualitative data collection method and twelve (12) respondents comprising of police officers and activists who were participants in the EndSARS protests were interviewed.  …”
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Undergraduate EFL learners’ preferences for three different types of written corrective feedback by Monera Almohawes

“…The current study involves learners’ preferences which acknowledges the importance of their opinion in the learning process, leading to more effective and personalized language learning experiences. Future research could explore students’ preferences for written corrective feedback in relation to how new technology might affect these preferences.…”
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Design of field trials for the evaluation of transmissible vaccines in animal populations. by Justin K Sheen, Lee Kennedy-Shaffer, Michael Z Levy, Charlotte Jessica E Metcalf

“…However, gauging the public health utility for future use of such transmissible vaccines and assessing their risk-benefit tradeoff, given their potential for unintended evolution, hinges on accurate estimates of their indirect protective effect. …”
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Anxiety, Beliefs and Covid-19 in Two Periods of the Pandemic in Brazil: A comparative study by Geovanna Santana de Souza Turri, Renata Elly Barbosa Fonte, Luiz Guilherme Lima-Silva, Andre Faro

“…In general, in March, people with anxiety symptoms had a more catastrophic view of the future, while people without those symptoms had a less unfavorable repertoire to adjust to the situation. …”
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Causes and consequences of the pension system reforms in Serbia by Đekić Marija, Mijalković Jovana, Marković Biljana

“…Serbia is still in an unfavourable situation regarding the financing of the state pension fund, whose deficits are financed by subsidies from the budget. In the future, it is necessary to devote more attention to structural measures, such as more effective employment policies, birth-rate policies, and more. …”
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Photovoltaic-Power Prediction Model Based on Quantum Long Short-Term Memory Network by PAN Dong, YANG Xin, SHI Tiancheng, FANG Yuan, WANG Xuli, DOU Menghan

“…Furthermore，empirical validation underscores the feasibility and effectiveness of utilizing quantum computers for PV-power forecasting.As quantum computers continue to develop，there is hope for the future application of these systems to achieve rapid and precise forecasting of power generation from large-scale photovoltaic （PV） power stations，This would assist in the safe scheduling and reliable operation of the power grid.…”
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A Digital Twin Comprehensive Monitoring System for Ship Equipment by Miao Zhe, Zhao Yong, Su Shaojuan, Song Nanzhe

“…A case study indicates that the proposed system effectively monitors equipment status and provides fault warnings, and has broad application prospects and practical value. Future work will focus on optimising the functionality and improving the applicability and security of the system.…”
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Climate change–drylands–food security nexus in Africa: From the perspective of technical advances, challenges, and opportunities by Hirwa, Hubert, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Ingabire, Romaine, Itangishaka, Auguste Cesar, Chen, Gang, Turyasingura, Benson

“…This state-of-the-art assessment uses acquired information and knowledge to conceptually evaluate the past, current, and future impacts and risks and facilitates decision making through the delivery of long-term sustainability and socio-ecological resilience.…”
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The socio-economic impact of Covid-19 on refugees and host community’s livelihoods in south western Uganda: a case of Nakivale refugee settlement. by Mucungunzi, Abel, Mugisha, Abbasa, Ahabwe, Macklean

“…It was thus recommended that in future epidemic events, the government as the overall overseer of refugee situations in tandem with humanitarian agencies, would need to consider attending to the plight of refugees in totality with its response to the general citizenry.…”
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