Academic performance and its associated factors among khat-chewer and non-khat chewer high school students in Ethiopia, 2023 by Tilahun Tesfa, Tilahun Belete Mossie, Meseret Tadesse, Yonas Deressa Guracho, Yonas Deressa Guracho, Birhanu Mengist Munie

“…Regular khat consumption can negatively affect neurocognitive function, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, leading to decreased academic achievement, especially in Ethiopia. …”
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Skills Development and Graduate Employability in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector of Southwestern Uganda: A Case of Kabale District by Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba

“…A mixed-methods approach, integrating correlational and case study designs, was employed to capture both statistical relationships and contextual insights. …”
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PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS XI SMA NEGERI 4 AMBON PADA MATERI IRISAN KERUCUT DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF MELALUI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN CAI (COMPUTER ASS... by John Lekitoo, La Moma, Darma Andreas Ngilawajan

“… Theaims of this study is to improve the learning outcomes of grade XI students of SMA Negeri4 Ambon in cone slice material using a cooperative learning model through CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) learning media  assisted by geogebrasoftware. …”
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Influence of Sodium Alginate Concentration on Microcapsules Properties Foreseeing the Protection and Controlled Release of Bioactive Substances by Kamal Essifi, Mohamed Brahmi, Doha Berraaouan, Abderrahim Ed-Daoui, Ali El Bachiri, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Abdesselam Tahani

“…To understand the abilities of Ca-alginate microcapsules and their specific applications in different fields, it is necessary to determine the physicochemical and structural properties of those formulated microcapsules. …”
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Biological conversion of red garlic (Allium sativum L) protein to bioactive peptides: ACE- DPP-IV inhibitory, and Techno-functional features by Zahra Akbarbaglu, Azin Nasrollah Zadeh, Mandana Tayefe, Roshanak Zolqadri, Atena Ramezani, Narges Mazloomi, Khashayar Sarabandi

“…This study explores the impact of enzymolysis on the free amino acid content, techno-functional properties, free-radical scavenging, ACE, DPP-IV inhibition, iron-ion chelation and TBARS production in O/W emulsion stabilized with red garlic protein (RGP) and hydrolysates (RGPHs). …”
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Differential association between childhood trauma subtypes and neurocognitive performance in adults with major depression by Min Wang, Jinxue Wei, Yikai Dou, Yu Wang, Huanhuan Fan, Yushun Yan, Yue Du, Liansheng Zhao, Qiang Wang, Xiao Yang, Xiaohong Ma

“…However, the distinct impacts of different types of childhood trauma on neurocognitive processes in MDD remain unclear. Methods This study comprised 186 individuals diagnosed with MDD and 268 healthy controls. …”
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Enhancing reading comprehension in Grade 5 students using the Kiddie ReCom app by Caroline Rose C Marvas, Grecel E Libres, Anthony Joey D Benitez, Angelika P Natividad, Merry Magdalen J Oliva, Froilan G Legaspino

“…Employing a quasi-experimental research design and purposive sampling in choosing 51 participants, the study is a single-case investigation devoid of a control group. …”
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Exploring the Application of Text-to-Image Generation Technology in Art Education at Vocational Senior High Schools in Taiwan by Chin-Wen Liao, Hsiang-Wei Chen, Bo-Siang Chen, I-Chi Wang, Wei-Sho Ho, Wei-Lun Huang

“…Exploring the potential of text-to-image generation technology in Taiwanese vocational high school art courses, this study employs a conceptual framework of technology integration, creative thinking, and metacognitive abilities, focusing on its effects on teaching strategies as well as students’ digital art creation skills and cognitive and creative development. …”
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Developing and presenting a mathematical model for the purpose of organizational culture architecture based on creating alignment between the strategic reference points of organiza... by Elyas hasanzadeh Shweili, Mir Mehrdad peidaie, Ali reza Rezghi Rostami

“…It is recommended according to the strategic orientation of the studied organizations; by observing the standard principles and designing of the organizational structure of the upstream institution, as well as the results of the analysis of organizational processes using the APQC model, information systems and employee capabilities, to revise and optimize the organizational structure of the studied organization.…”
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Developmental Mathematics Students: Who are They and What is Their Mathematics Self-Efficacy? by Ryan Baxter, Alan Bates, Adel Tawfig Al-bataineh

“…The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine differences indevelopmental mathematics students’ self-efficacy within the demographic datafrom the survey. …”
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Talent Management Pattern Finding with a Succession Approach Using the Met-asynthesis Method by Ali tavakoli, maryam majidi, Alireza Afsharnejad, gholamreza amjadi

“…The results showed that 7 codes, 53 concepts and 24 categories were determined and identified; the codes include key competencies and abilities, determining the succession policy, value-based infrastructure, organizational support, strategic planning in the field of succession planning, identifying talents and forming a talent pool, and training and improving talents.Sirghani et al, (2023) studied the design of a talent management model in the specialized parent company of thermal power. …”
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A comprehensive machine learning-based models for predicting mixture toxicity of azole fungicides toward algae (Auxenochlorella pyrenoidosa) by Li-Tang Qin, Xue-Fang Tian, Jun-Yao Zhang, Yan-Peng Liang, Hong-Hu Zeng, Ling-Yun Mo

“…This study provides a positive contribution to the ecological risk assessment of a mixture of azole fungicides.…”
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Paramounts of Intent-based Networking: Overview by Martins Mihaeljans, Andris Skrastins, Jurgis Porins

“…This study is an exploration of the design of the state-of-the-art intent-based networking (IBN) model. …”
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Reinforcement Learning Ramp Metering without Complete Information by Xing-Ju Wang, Xiao-Ming Xi, Gui-Feng Gao

“…Moreover, it is also a dynamic process with abilities of automaticity, memory and performance feedback. …”
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Positive mental imagery, emotion regulation and depressive symptoms in individuals with alcohol use disorder by M. Rydzewska, J. Zaorska, M. Kopera, P. Kobyliński, E. M. Trucco, E. M. Trucco, P. Wiśniewski, A. Marciniuk, A. Żmigrodzka, A. Jakubczyk

“…However, the association between these factors have not been investigated within a group of individuals with AUD.ObjectivesThe primary aim of this study was to investigate associations between emotion regulation, depressive symptoms and positive mental imagery among individuals with AUD and healthy controls (HCs).MethodsThe study sample included 136 individuals with AUD and 80 HCs. …”
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Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Process, Structural Characterization and Antioxidant Activity Analysis of Gastrodia elata Polysaccharide by Yunfei HU, De ZHOU, Qinglan ZENG, Jinsong HE, Ming ZHAO, Qingyan TANG

“…In addition, the ABTS+ and DPPH free radical scavenging abilities in vitro were tested before and after enzymolysis. …”
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Polytriazine@CdS nanosheets as photosensitizer free catalyst for efficient photocatalytic reduction of CO2 by Jian Chen, Yixin Huang, Liu Wan, Cheng Du, Yan Zhang, Mingjiang Xie

“…The heterogeneous catalyst, made up of polytriazine and CdS, demonstrates exceptional photogenerated charge separation and transfer capabilities, as well as superior CO2 adsorption abilities. In this study, we have shown that the CO2 photoassisted reduction efficiency of CdS nanosheets can be significantly improved through surface modification with a polytriazine polymer coating. …”
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Cyanate‐Impaired Angiogenesis: Association With Poor Coronary Collateral Growth in Patients With Stable Angina and Chronic Total Occlusion by Jia Teng Sun, Ke Yang, Jing Yan Mao, Wei Feng Shen, Lin Lu, Qi Hong Wu, Yan Ping Wang, Li Ping Wu, Rui Yan Zhang

“…Likewise, there were fewer capillaries in the ischemic hind‐limb tissue of cyanate‐exposed mice. Our in vitro study showed that cyanate, together with its carbamylated products, inhibited the migration, proliferation, and tube‐formation abilities of endothelial cells. …”
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Genomically Selected Genes Associated with a High Rate of Egg Production in Puan Panjiang Black-Bone Chickens by Xiaomeng Miao, Zhiying Huang, Jia Liu, Li Zhang, Yulong Feng, Yalan Zhang, Diyan Li, Zhonghua Ning

“…Puan Panjiang black-bone chickens are renowned for their distinctive traits, deep black coloration, and high-quality protein content, making them a focus of genetic research due to their unique egg-laying abilities. In this study, 110 Puan Panjiang black-bone chickens were used to investigate the effects of natural and artificial selection influencing egg production. …”
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The Effect of Fulvic Acid on Alzheimer's Disease - A Systematic Review by Kornelia Kaźmierkiewicz, Martyna Chojnacka, Marta Ewelina Lis, Ewa Ciechańska, Kornel Kapuśniak, Weronika Suszczyńska, Katarzyna Rumianek-Fidziukiewicz, Zuzanna Lasota

“… Introduction and aim of the study: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, represent a significant health challenge. …”
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