Are performance appraisals in the public sector fair? EXPLORING bias and best practices by Agustinus Tarigan, Aurik Gustomo, Yuni Ros Bangun

“…The proposed framework integrates Equity Theory, Cognitive Bias Theory, and goal-setting principles, offering solutions such as structured appraisal methods, quarterly reviews, enhanced evaluator training, and behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS). These recommendations address the systemic issues of bias, promote transparency, and foster a fair and motivating work environment. …”
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The Internalization of Islamic Wasathiyah Values Within the Framework of Social Harmony by Sutrisna Sutrisna

“…The embodiment of Islamic wasathiyah values in attitudes and behaviors through the social system, shared life with social norms and ethics, legal obedience, and discipline in community life, serves to create social harmony by integrating technology into life in a smart, humane, and sustainable manner. …”
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Human nature in Hubbes' views and assessment of its ethical consequences according to Allameh Tabataee's views. by roohollah shahryary

“…The findings show that human beings in his actions and behaviors in Hobbes view is obedient to his wills and interactions in such a way that even his intellect is under power of his wills and excitements. …”
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A look at the concept of “sexual dysfunction” through psychotropic drugs: a review by İrem ARABACI, Birgül OZKAN, Görkem KARAKAŞ UĞURLU

“…Abstract Mental disorders can mostly be defined by the inconsistent, excessive, inappropriate and inadequate characteristics observed in emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Mental disorders are common all over the world, in addition to their tendency to become chronic and create serious difficulties in fulfilling professional and social roles. …”
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Multi-Scale Network Analysis of Community-Based Senior Centers: Exploring the Intersection of Spatial Embeddedness and Accessibility in Nanjing, China by Zhixin Xu, Xiaoming Li

“…The findings provide valuable empirical insights for policymakers and planners striving to create age-friendly cities and communities.…”
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EOG Region Detection using Fuzzy k-NN for Virtual Reality Applications by Emre Güngör, Soydan Serttaş

“…Advancement in the VR industry benefits both biomedical and computer gaming fields to create better Human-Computer Interface (HCI) applications. …”
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Substance Abuse: A Public Health Concern by Ulfat Amin, Adil Mudasir Malla, Ishrat Amin, Roohi Jan

“…It also describes the different risk factors leading to substance abuse and the various behavioral therapies for substance use disorders that may enhance patient results. …”
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Unity of tradition and innovation as a sustainable development factor of digital society by Yu. A. Chernavin

“…The disappearing unambiguity of cause-and-effect relationships, growing social uncertainty create the danger of going off the trajectory of sustainable and effective development, generating the need for a guideline that protects from mistakes. …”
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Eco-Frauds: The Ethics and Impact of Corporate Greenwashing by Radu SIMION

“…Greenwashing is defined as the strategic practice by which corporations create a misleading impression of their environmental initiatives. …”
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The Turkish Adaptation of the Green Motivation Scale and The Effect of the Green Organizational Climate on Green Motivation by Ali Erbaşı, Serap Kalfaoğlu

“…Looking at the subject at the individual level, examining employees’ perceptions about why organizations try to exhibit green behaviors and the effect of different variables on this perception will create different perspectives for the literature. …”
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The Adoption Process of Blockchain Technology Among Social Media Influencers by Murat Dogan

“…When combined with models provides a more comprehensive understanding of individuals’ behavioral intentions regarding technology adoption. …”
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Music as a resource for psychological health for music professionals: A Nordic survey by Suvi Saarikallio, Karette Stensaeth, Eva Bojner Horwitz, Ola Ekholm, Lars Ole Bonde

“…Findings: Music professionals demonstrated high levels of self-reported health and health behaviors and approved of the idea of music as a resource for their psychological health. …”
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A mental health focus to amplify climate resilience actions by Jyoti Mishra, Hahrie Han, Veerabhadran Ramanathan

“…Building climate resilience requires three pillars: (1) mitigation actions to reduce climate risks; (2) adaptation measures to reduce exposure and vulnerability and thus survive unavoidable risks; and (3) change in societal behaviors or societal transformation to create a sustainable future for all. …”
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Web 2.0 Students Adoption Model for Learning in Universities: A Case of Muni University, Uganda by Phelix, Businge Mbabazi, Nicholas, Nkamwesiga, Ritah, Nafuna, Patricia, Kyomugisha

“…The results confirm several relationships in the UTAUT model as proposed by Venkatesh et al. [2] in predicting the behavioral Intention to use Web 2.0 for learning. The model shows that students’ behavioral intention to use Web 2.0 depends on performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions. …”
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Flame Spread on an Active Photovoltaic–Roof System by Olaia Aurrekoetxea-Arratibel, Nerea Otano-Aramendi, Daniel Valencia-Caballero, Iñigo Vidaurrazaga, Xabat Oregi, Xabier Olano-Azkune

“…Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in buildings must comply with both electrotechnical standards for module safety and local building codes, which typically do not address their electrical nature. This regulatory gap creates challenges in assessing the fire performance of PV systems. …”
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Socio-hydrological frameworks for adaptive governance: addressing climate uncertainty in South Asia by Anjal Prakash, Ritwick George, Anamika Barua

“…In particular, the analysis supports the prospect of integrating socio-hydrological factors by recognizing the social components of water management, including human perception, cognition, behavior, and institutions. This paper examines modern socio-hydrology advances and what they suggest for creating resistance or insensitivity to climate evolution. …”
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Tests in tension-torsion conditions with descending sections of strain curve construction by M.P. Tretiakov, V.E. Vildeman

“…The paper is devoted to theoretical and experimental investigation of materials behavior on postcritical deformation stage (strain softening). …”
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Circular Thinking In A Technological Age: Designing For A Regenerative Future by Mohammed Ali Berawi, Perdana Miraj, Mustika Sari

“…It is guided by policymakers who create rules that make it easier and more profitable to reuse materials than to discard them. …”
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Posmodernisme Kode Visual dalam Iklan Komersial by Ferry Darmawan

“…Advertising creates image of a product and assigns social relationship as reflected on status, prestige, and social class. …”
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Plastic zone evolution near a crack tip and its role in environmentally assisted cracking by Jesús Toribio, Viktor Kharin

“…This paper analyzes the effects of crack tip plastic strains and compressive residual stresses, created by fatigue pre-cracking, on environmentally assisted cracking of pearlitic steel subjected to localized anodic dissolution and hydrogen assisted fracture. …”
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