Gains vs losses in pay-for-performance: Stated preference evidence from a U.S. survey. by Justin G Trogdon, Aveena Khanderia, Kathryn Brignole, Jodi A Lewis, Tara Licciardello Queen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Pay-for-performance (P4P) incentives can be paid as a bonus (gain) or a penalty (loss). Diminishing marginal utility of wealth suggests that, starting from the same initial wealth, individuals dislike losses more than they like equivalent gains.…”
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MODELING THE BENEFITS OF A MARRIAGE REVERSE ANNUITY CONTRACT WITH DEPENDENCY ASSUMPTIONS USING ARCHIMEDEAN COPULA by Arnhilda Aspasia Lundy, Mila Novita, Ida Fithriani

“…The Indonesian Mortality Table IV data is used to obtain the marginal distribution of the male and female which will then be used to construct copulas (Clayton, Gumbel, and Frank) that combine two marginal distributions into a joint distribution. …”
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Drought adaptation and economic impacts on smallholder rice farmers by Prabhakaran T. Raghu, Prakashan Chellattan Veettil, Sukanya Das

“…This study investigated the adoption and impacts of Sahbhagi Dhan, a drought-tolerant rice variety, among marginal and tribal farmers who heavily relied on rice farming for their livelihoods. …”
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Mobile money and household resilience to food insecurity in Rural Mali: the role of livelihood strategies and digital transfers by Tidiani Diallo

“…Using cross-sectional household data and an ordered probit model with marginal effects, we find that mobile money use significantly improves food security outcomes. …”
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Predictive Factors for Malignancy in Atypiai of Undetermined Significance (AUS) Thyroid Nodules: A Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis by Samet Şahin, Hikmet Pehlevan Özel, Yunus Nadi Yüksek

“…Univariate analysis revealed significant associations between malignancy and ultrasonographic features like calcification, spiculated margins, and nuclear inclusions. …”
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Exploring the role of social enterprises in improving local development in the Philippines : DOCHSEi’s case by Chaima Atmani, Sassia messahel

“…Employing a case study methodology combined with qualitative analysis of secondary data, the paper examines DOCHSEi’s initiatives in transforming coconut husk waste into value-added, eco-friendly products, thereby creating employment opportunities for marginalized groups and promoting sustainable community development. …”
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Palynostratigraphy of the Shemshak and Dalichai formations boundary, north of Semnan and its paleogeographic significance by Fereshteh Sajjadi, Firoozeh Hashemi Yazdi, Mohaddeseh Maleki

“…Furthermore, ammonite data shows close relationships to those from epicontinental seas fringing the northern margin of the western Tethys and an intermediate position between the Subboreal and Submediterranean provinces (Seyed-Emami et al. 2013, 2018; Dietze et al. 2014; Seyed-Emami and Raoufan 2017).The aim of this study is to document the palynological content of the Shemshak and Dalichai formations boundary at Deh-Soufian, north of Semnan, to assess its stratigraphic and palaeogeographical significance and compare it to other Middle Jurassic records of Eurasia and Gondwana. …”
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Relative age effect on the physical activity and sedentary behavior in children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years old: a cross-sectional study in Japan by Takaaki Mori, Takumi Aoki, Kan Oishi, Tetsuo Harada, Chiaki Tanaka, Shigeho Tanaka, Hideki Tanaka, Kazuhiko Fukuda, Yasuko Kamikawa, Nobuhiro Tsuji, Keisuke Komura, Shohei Kokudo, Noriteru Morita, Kazuhiro Suzuki, Masashi Watanabe, Ryoji Kasanami, Taketaka Hara, Ryo Miyazaki, Takafumi Abe, Koji Yamatsu, Daisuke Kume, Hedenori Asai, Naofumi Yamamoto, Taishi Tsuji, Tomoki Nakaya, Kojiro Ishii

“…Abstract Background Few studies have shown that relatively younger children and adolescents (those born later in the same school year) were less likely to engage in physical activity in a phenomenon termed the relative age effect. …”
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311 Exploring the relationship between community sports participation and diabetes risk factors in youth by Leesi George-Komi, Frank Dolecki, Eric Hoe, Eric An, Leah E. Robinson

“…A thematic analysis of the qualitative data will further explore how CLR Academy may impact diabetes risk factors. …”
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From energy to ecology: decarbonization pathways for sustainable high-performance computing through global carbon-energy nexus analysis by Guancong Yu, Ziyan Wang, Yulan Xu, Zhuofan Javan Sun, Susan Chen

“…Global annual energy consumption ranges from 2.3–4.2 billion kW·h at average utilization, with the US accounting for 1.68 billion kW·h. (2) Carbon footprint calculations using energy mix data (2016–2022) incorporated an Environmental Impact Index (EII) to weigh ecological sensitivity, linking CO2 emissions to a 0.5% GDP loss per trillion tons, totaling $2.18 million in economic losses. (3) Forecasting models projected 2030 emissions at 1.071 × 1020 kg under average utilization with sobol analysis demonstrating marginal energy consumption fluctuations due to uncertainty. (4) Renewable energy adoption analysis showed strong inverse correlations between clean energy use and emissions in the US (R2 = 0.904), China (R2 = 0.99), and Germany (R2 = 0.779), while quantifying air pollutants like SO2, NOx and PM10. (5) The combined differential equation and regression models captured the dynamic evolution of energy efficiency and its impact on energy consumption, revealing through 2025 projections that policy incentives can substantially enhance energy efficiency (from 21.22 to 30.90) while reducing energy consumption (from 0.3449 to 0.3278).DiscussionThis study underscores the urgency of balancing HPC growth with sustainability through renewable integration and operational efficiency.…”
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Characterizing the Prevalence of Psychiatric Conditions and Fear-Potentiated Startle Response in Civilians with a History of Trauma and Seizures by Trinidi Prochaska, Helena Zeleke, Sean T. Minton, Abigail Powers, Vasiliki Michopoulos, Jon T. Willie, Daniel L. Drane, Tanja Jovanovic, Sanne J.H. van Rooij

“…FPS responses were measured using eyeblink data collected during a fear conditioning acoustic startle task. …”
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Exploring disparities and drivers of contraceptive use among Syrian refugee youth: evidence from a mixed-methods study in Jordan by Sara Luckenbill, Sarah Baird, Sarah Alheiwidi, Nicola Jones

“…Understanding barriers to contraception should inform family planning services for marginalized groups like Syrian refugee youth. There is a need for evidence-informed efforts to expand provision of family planning counselling and access to contraceptives for young married couples in Jordan, and especially for those living in formal refugee camps.…”
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Effects of Fertilizer Rate and Row Spacing on Forage Soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merrill) Biomass Yield and Quality in the Highlands of Ethiopia by Hilena Yifred, Bimrew Asmare

“…Growth parameters and forage yield data were gathered at the 50% flowering stage, weighed, dried, and ground. …”
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The Effect of Price Changes on Maize Farmers in Uganda: A Case Study of Kigando Sub-County Kyankwanzi District. by Twizukye, Juliet

“…Both primary and secondary data collection tools were used with their relevant tools like questionnaire and interview guide in order to come up with required data. …”
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Optimization of solid waste valorization in Algeria: Challenges and sustainable solutions by Abbas Faiza, Lamri Naziha

“…Despite improvements in urban waste collection coverage, 82% of waste is still disposed of in overcrowded landfill centers or illegal dumps, with recycling efforts remaining marginal despite initiatives like PROGDEM and Eco-Jem. …”
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Understanding the Rise and Fall of Rural Specialty Agriculture from Social–Ecological Land System Perspective: A Longitudinal Case Study in China by Xue Wang, Mingyu Wang, Lianbing Gong, Chuangchuang Yu

“…Although external interventions initially spurred industrialization and scaling, they marginalized farmers, leading to the system’s collapse under stressors like market fluctuations and environmental challenges. …”
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Value Relevance of Cash Flow Statements in Syrian Banks: Evidence from the Damascus Securities Exchange by Haidar Haidar

“…A model based on Ohlson's theory analyzes data from 11 Syrian private banks listed on the Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE) from 2010 to 2022. …”
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A comparison of socioeconomic dynamics and market performance in lobster and giant freshwater prawn value chains in Sri Lanka by Ruwini Basnayake, Achini De Silva

“…Market performance was assessed through costs, margins, price spread, and marketing efficiency, with differentiation strategies proposed for sectoral growth. …”
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Social Cohesion Between Internally Displaced People and Host Communities in Somali Region of Ethiopia: The Case of Qolaji Camp by Kader Ahmed Abdulahi

“…With mean scores of 4.1 for cooperation and trust and 4.3 for sense of belonging, the results show strong levels of social cohesion. Qualitative data emphasizes how crucial shared cultural components—like language, familial ties, and religious convictions—are to building a sense of trust and community. …”
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The role of peace education in promoting social justice and sustainable peace in post-conflict societies: a 4Rs framework analysis by Mohamed Yusuf Adan

“…Key challenges include disparities in access to education, limited inclusion of marginalized voices in curriculum development, and inadequate engagement with historical grievances. …”
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