Polycentric governance: Evaluating the relevance of traditional authorities in good governance in South Africa by Samson Faboye, Trynos Gumbo, Jackson Sebola

“…This research aims to develop a framework that enhances the governance relevance of traditional authorities, drawing on the concept of polycentricity and governance theory. Through qualitative methods, including stakeholder interviews and document analysis, the study examines the contemporary roles of traditional authorities and their interactions with municipal governance structures. …”
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Exploring aspects of medical students’ professional identity through their reflective expressions by Shirly Avargil, Abir Saleh, Nogah C. Kerem

“…Reflexivity emerged as the most prominent category, with subcategories including personal emotions, clinical experience, decision-making processes, cultural beliefs, and perceptions of medical hierarchy. …”
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Enhancing energy distribution through dynamic multi-hop for heterogeneous WSNs dedicated to IoT-enabled smart grids by Malika Elmonser, Alaa Alaerjan, Randa Jabeur, Haithem Ben Chikha, Rabah Attia

“…The research highlights the role of initial energy and processing capacities of SNs. Although hierarchical clustering methods are effective in WSNs, finding the ideal routing protocol remains challenging due to extensive deployment. …”
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Breast cancer classification based on hybrid CNN with LSTM model by Mourad Kaddes, Yasser M. Ayid, Ahmed M. Elshewey, Yasser Fouad

“…Medical image analysis methods and computer-aided diagnosis can enhance this process, providing training and assistance to less experienced clinicians. …”
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Russia’s Network Diplomacy in Eurasia: From the EAEU to the Greater Eurasian Partnership by Valeriia I. Bulva, Alexander K. Bobrov

“…The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that using the example of the Eurasian region the authors comprehensively consider various institutions and mechanisms of network interaction - from broad-profile regional formats to highly specialized working groups on specific tracks. The analysis is based on a systems approach. The article includes an in-depth study conducted with the use of the institutional research method of various formats of network diplomacy, including flexibility, lack of hierarchy and openness. …”
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The characterization of municipal solid waste in Kuwait: a pathway to reform the waste management sector by Mohammad Alshawaf, Mohamed Alwaeli, Krzysztof Pikon, Mohammad Alolayan

“…As a result, the predominant management method in Kuwait is waste disposal, which means the majority of the waste is disposed of in dumpsites without prior processing. …”
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A quantitative coupling degree model for source-to-sink (S2S) system through entropy weight-coupling theory: a case study of the Chengbei Low Uplift area, offshore Bohai Bay Basin,... by Xinyuan Ji, Chunqiang Xu, Wenrui Li, Qiming Wang, Hewei Hu

“…IntroductionSource-to-sink (S2S) analysis plays a crucial role in sedimentological studies, serving as an effective tool for reconstructing sediment-routing processes and guiding hydrocarbon exploration. …”
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Perbandingan Peran Pemerintah Daerah Pada Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Tujuan 14 SDGs pada Marine Geopark di Kepulauan Riau dan Papua Barat by Adiyanto Adiyanto, Ninne Zahra Silviani, Shelvi Rusdiana

“…This research employs a normative analysis method and a statutory approach to compare regulations and local government roles in the Riau Islands and West Papua. …”
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Current Situation, Existing Problems and Prospect of the Study of Social Stratification in Contemporary China by Zhang Hailun, L. A. Lebedintseva

“…In recent years, some Chinese scholars have studied such specific social and professional groups, the most widespread and in demand in the labor market in China, taking into account the digitalization processes.   Conclusion. It is necessary to further explore the methods and models of social stratification suitable for China's national conditions so as to cover the characteristics of social class diversity. …”
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Energy-Efficient Office Renovation by Minyoung KWON

“…Based on the findings, a classification of user satisfaction parameters is proposed, including a discussion about an hierarchy of ten parameters. This hierarchy is structured based on theoretical definitions of parameters and its physical, functional, and psychological influences.  …”
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Optimization and potential assessment of CO2 geological storage caprock in the saline aquifers of the Qingjiang Basin, middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River by Yuchen Tian, Shiqi Liu, Sijian Zheng, Shuxun Sang, Yinghai Liu, Shiheng Chen, Helong Zhang, Yanzhi Liu, Yuntian Jiang, Zekun Yue, Wenkai Wang

“…A fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method combining the analytic hierarchy process and weighted judgment method was used to assess the suitability of CO2 geological storage in the Qingjiang Basin. …”
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Good Arts, Good Mental Health®: the effectiveness of an Australian health promotion media campaign in promoting community mental wellbeing via the arts by Christina R. Davies, Melanie T. Pescud, Rhonda Clifford, Richard McGrath, Annie Thomson, Mia Jeffrey, Melissa Stoneham, Terri Pikora, Peter Wright, Sonya Girdler, Sonya Girdler, Loretta Baldassar, Stephen Clift

“…For paid media channels, the highest reach (948,106 people) and best cost-per-reach ($0.02) were delivered by Meta (Facebook and Instagram).Measured as both (1) a proportion of total respondents and (2) a sub-set analysis of each preceding level in the cognitive impact hierarchy, post-campaign, one-in-four respondents were aware of Good Arts, Good Mental Health®. …”
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TECHNIQUE AND SOFTWARE FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS EXPERT ASSESSMENT OF AVIATION AND ROCKETRY PRODUCTS by S. G. Parafes, O. G. Feoktistova

“…The method of analysis of hierarchies, which is currently one of the most powerful and effective methods of the expert assessment and the decision-making, is used. …”
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Diagnostics of Olfactory Impairment Using the Novel Olfactory Test Panoramic Smell Test by Tolstikhin, Y.V., Gavrilova, N.Y., Soprun, L.A., Chernyshova, O.A., Taalaibek-kyzy, Y.

“…Identification testing: median = 4.0 (IQR 3.0–4.0), p ≤ 0.0001; “mushroom” and “nail lacquer” odors were the most accurately identified. Correlation analysis revealed a moderate association between total discrimination scores and performance on specific odorant pairs and a weaker correlation with identification scores, indicating partially independent processing levels. …”
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Sociological Explanation of the Impact of Power Structure in Family on Social Cynicism with Emphasis on the Moderating Role of Social Class (Case Study: Citizens Aged 18 years and... by Zahra Tork Ladani, Hamid Dehghani, Vahid Ghasemi

“…The dimensions of family power structure included the nature of power relations, decision-making processes, and methods of exercising power. Meanwhile, social class was evaluated based on income, education, and occupational status. …”
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Emerging practice in mental health patient and public involvement research advisory groups: a narrative review by Vanessa Pinfold, Abigail Burgess, Lisa Couperthwaite, Emma Garavini, John Gibson, Roya Kamvar, Alexandra Kenny, Tanya MacKay, Georgia Naughton, Rachel Temple

“…Commonalities in emerging practices included themes relating to: the importance of communication; an inclusive focus ensuring diversity of perspectives; choice and flexibility in how people are involved; creating safe spaces for involvement work; importance of detailed planning processes; and strategies to address power and hierarchy in research. …”
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Classification of management tools in small business organizations for developing a sales funnel by E. R. Tolstova, L. V. Silakova

“…The main applied research methods: these are abstraction, generalization, competitive analysis and comparison. …”
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Using natural experiments to evaluate population health interventions: a framework for producers and users of evidence by Peter Craig, Mhairi Campbell, Manuela Deidda, Ruth Dundas, Judith Green, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Jim Lewsey, David Ogilvie, Frank de Vocht, Martin White

“…Results The framework defines key concepts and provides an overview of recent advances in designing and planning evaluations of natural experiments, including the relevance of a systems perspective, mixed methods and stakeholder involvement throughout the process. …”
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Rutin ameliorates LPS-induced acute lung injury in mice by inhibiting the cGAS-STING-NLRP3 signaling pathway by Xin Zhou, Zhibin Wang, Yuting Wang, Guofeng Xu, Min Luo, Mengwei Zhang, Yuying Li, Yuying Li

“…ALI was induced by intratracheal LPS challenge, and rutin was administered via gavage. Proteomics analysis, histological evaluation, immunohistochemistry, TUNEL staining, immunofluorescence, RT-qPCR, western blot, ELISA, and oxidative stress assays were performed to assess the effects of rutin on ARDS.ResultsThe proteomic profiling of lung tissues from LPS-challenged mice identified significant dysregulation of proteins integral to the cGAS-STING cascade and pyroptotic processes. …”
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“He is my savior, my guiding light in the dark”: imagination and domestication in Chinese women’s romantic relationships with AI companions by Liyao Huang, Wenxue Zou, Yanghao Huang

“…A thematic analysis was conducted to examine a total of 2,485 posts written by female users.ResultsThe analysis uncovers three distinct themes: exploring romantic communication styles, rethinking romantic relationship roles, and challenging dominant gender hierarchies. …”
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