Boko Haram and Niger Delta Avengers: unraveling the greed-need-creed spectrum in Nigeria’s security-development nexus by James Ojochenemi David

“…In addition, this study combines the analytical potential of the Rational Choice and Root Cause theories (2RCs) to illuminate how the greed-need-creed spectrum can help in deepening the understanding of the security-development nexus in Nigeria, especially regarding the two insurgencies in question.ResultsFindings reveal a complex interplay between economic inequality, underdevelopment, and governance deficits across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. …”
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SpaceX Starship SN10 Prototype Safety Analysis: A Case Study on Organization’s Needs Management by Joel Carlos Vieira Reinhardt, Mariana Freitas Dewes, Odair Lelis Gonçalez, Carlos Henrique Netto Lahoz

“… This study addresses the inadequacy of conventional failure analyses, which, in addition to regulatory and customer requirements, often neglect organizational needs. …”
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Barriers facilitators and needs of female sex workers in Arak to access sexual health services a qualitative study by Iman Navidi, Elham Shakibazadeh, Firoozeh Raisi, Samaneh Akbarpour

“…This qualitative study, the initial study conducted in Iran, explored the sexual health needs, barriers, and facilitators to accessing sexual health services among women at high risk of STIs in Arak. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Rural Development for the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Russian Federation by N. A. Vladimirov

“…These data allow us to draw conclusions about the state of rural areas, the level of their development and determine the potential of the agro-industrial complex of the region. In addition, the paper differentiates the regions of Russia, using the method of hierarchical clustering, according to the level of development of rural areas with a linkage to the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region.Results. …”
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Additive metal printing on multi materials using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet on a 5-Axis platform by Oliver S.J. Hagger, Michael A. Parkes, Francis Lockwood Estrin, Stefanos Agrotis, Ivan P. Parkin, Albertus D. Handoko, Daren J. Caruana

“…Post-production embellishment of confromal objects with metal tracks presents significant challenges, due to the need for multiple processing steps and the complexity of navigating intricate substrate geometries. …”
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Computer Simulation of Ideological and Political Teaching under Big Data of Complexity by Guoping Zhu, Guohua Zhu, Jianhua Zhang

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The Effect of Color Contrast on the Visual Clarity of Images of Complex Indoor Environments by Yuwei Wang, Dorukalp Durmus

“…However, these studies were limited to solid single-colored samples, which falls short on representing the built environment with its complex distributions of colors and objects. This study explores the validity of the “color contrast–visual clarity” hypothesis for complex images of indoor built environments. …”
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Occupational Therapy in Complex Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Martina Pellegrini, Debora Formisano, Veronica Bucciarelli, Margherita Schiavi, Stefania Fugazzaro, Stefania Costi

“…To determine effect size and feasibility of experimental occupational therapy (OT) intervention in addition to standard care in a population of complex patients undergoing rehabilitation in a hospital-home-based setting. …”
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The role of radiotherapy in the complex treatment of mycosis fungoides; a case report by Laura Florentina Rebegea, Claudia Elena Pavel, Nadejda Corobcean, Ana Maria Ilie, Dorel Firescu, Madalin Guliciuc, Elena Niculet, Mihaela Dumitru, Daniela Mihalache, Flavius Bulgaru, Roxana Andreea Rahnea-Nita

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Obesity, neural tube defects and folic acid—A complex relationship by Gideon Koren, Yusuf C Kaplan

“…Future research will be needed to incorporate more fully, in addition to evidence of NTD, obesity and folic acid intake, also direct measurements of serum and RBC folate, as well as other confounders, in order to create a model that will shed light on these complex interactions.…”
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Social cognitive characteristics and social integration needs of youth with autism spectrum disorder based on the double empathy theory by HU Wenyue, ZHU Huilin

“…To cope with conflicts， they employed diversified strategies such as avoiding face-to-face communication， adopting a “cold” approach， or resorting to written communication. In addition， youth with ASD generally emphasizes the important role of sensory environmental needs in their social integration， expressing demand for sensory-friendly modifications in public places （e.g.， noise reduction spaces， appropriate lighting design） and technical support. …”
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Assessing the need for general anesthesia versus inhalational sedation using modified mohan scale in pediatric dental patients by Sriram Swetha, Bagmar R. Mehul, Jayakumar Priya

“…Results: Significant differences were found in the total Modified Mohan Scale scores between the GA and IS groups (p = 0.0001). Additionally, subscales related to the number of teeth requiring treatment (p = 0.011) and behavior during radiographic imaging (p = 0.029) showed prominent variations, with higher scores indicating a greater need for GA. …”
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Material Technologies for Improved Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Treatment: A Questionnaire Study of Healthcare Professionals’ Needs by Marian Gabriela Vargas Guerrero, Lieve Vonken, Erwin Peters, Jimmy Lucchesi, Jacobus J. C. Arts

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This study highlights the complexity of DFU care, emphasizing that no single product can address all treatment needs. …”
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The association between multimorbidity and needs-based quality of life in primary care: a cross-sectional questionnaire study by Clara Valgaard Jørgensen, Henrik Hedegaard Pliess Larsen, Volkert Siersma, Anne Holm

“…The strongest associations were observed among participants aged 40–59 years, those with lower educational levels, the unemployed, and those living alone.Conclusion A cumulative burden of multimorbidity was identified as increasing number of diagnoses was associated with lower needs-based QoL. Socioeconomically and socially vulnerable groups may experience greater impacts on their QoL and may benefit from additional support or more personalized care approaches. …”
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The Additional Pedestrian&#x2019;s Behavior: Crossing the Road in Front of an Automated Vehicle in a Wizard of Oz Setting by Maximilian Hubner, Simon Bauer, Florian Bogner, Johanna Dechent, Christoph Hauenstein, Klaus Bengler

“…With the increasing integration of automated vehicles into urban traffic, understanding pedestrians&#x2019; interactions with automated vehicles is essential to ensure both safety and efficiency. As complex scenarios involving more than one pedestrian in real-world contexts remain underexplored, more clarification is needed on the relationship between additional pedestrians and automated vehicles&#x2019; communication. …”
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Isolation and identification of Fusarium species from the water systems of ICUs and transplant wards of hospitals and determination of the in vitro susceptibilities of isolates to... by Fatemeh Mirhasani, Roshanak Daie-Ghazvini, Seyed Jamal Hashemi, Sadegh Khodavaisy, Pegah Ardi, Zahra Rafat, Davoud Roostaei, Heidar Bakhshi, Fatemeh Amirzadeh-Ghasemi

“…However, non-wild-type isolates were noted for the other drugs tested.DiscussionThe isolation of pathogenic Fusarium species from water samples collected in the ICU wards of the Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex underscores the urgent need to implement effective control and prevention measures in hospital water systems.…”
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In-situ 3D temperature field modeling and characterization using eddy current for metal additive manufacturing process monitoring by Lei Peng, Edward Benavidez, Saptarshi Mukherjee, Rosa E. Morales, Joseph W. Tringe, David Stobbe, Yiming Deng

“…Abstract Metal additive manufacturing (AM) is a critical capability for Industry 4.0, with particular potential in the aerospace and medical industries. …”
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Contemporary role of multi-tract percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of complex renal calculi by Sudharsan Balaji, Arvind Ganpule, Thomas Herrmann, Ravindra Sabnis, Mahesh Desai

“…Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) remains the treatment modality of choice in dealing with these large and complex stones. The limiting factor in their treatment continues to be the need for using additional tracts or the use of flexible nephroscopy for complete stone clearance. …”
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Effect of thermal history on the fracture and fatigue behaviors of semi-crystalline polymers prepared via material extrusion additive manufacturing by Ava M. Lea, Khaled Matalgah, Arief Yudhanto, Trevor J. Fleck

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Challenges faced by High School Learners in English First Additional Language Reading Comprehension in the Soshanguve Township, South Africa by Getrude Leboho, Florence Olifant, Madoda Cekiso

“…This study investigated the challenges faced by Grade 10 learners in English First Additional Language (EFAL) reading comprehension at a high school in Soshanguve Township, South Africa. …”
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