Evolution and significance of banking distribution channels by Marcin Jóźwiak

“…The study will seek to answer the research question of what the evolution of distribution channels for banking products and services entails and what determines it. Methodology. In analysing the banking distribution channels, the method of review and critical, descriptive and comparative analysis of the literature and reports of the banking sector was used. …”
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A Contemporaneous Statistical Note on E-Commerce Adoption in Romania – Based SMEs by Gerard Cazaba, Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, Adrian Cantemir Călin, Oana Cristina Popovici

“…Using the online questionnaire survey method and the principal component analysis, we draw a comprehensive picture of Romanian SMEs with E-commerce activities, with reference to the determinants and barriers of E-commerce adoption, benefits emerged with the use of E-commerce and main problems in the E-commerce development. …”
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A Hybrid Approach for Reachability Analysis of Complex Software Systems Using Fuzzy Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm and Rule Composition by Nahid Salimi, Seyfollah Soleimani, Vahid Rafe, Davood Khodadad

“…Furthermore, it explored 32.7% fewer states on average than the hybrid method based on Particle Swarm Optimization and Gravitational Search Algorithms, and 57.4% fewer states compared to Genetic Algorithms, indicating improved search efficiency. …”
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Theoretical and Experimental Antiscaling Performance Study of Several Inhibitors to Prevent Barium Sulfate Formation during Water Injection in Oil Reservoirs by Haitao Li, Ran Li

“…The injection of scale inhibitors in the process of water flooding is the main method to combat scale build-up. Efficiency of inhibitor or adsorption between inhibitor and scale is the key factor that determines success or failure of the scale inhibitor squeeze treatments. …”
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A case study on the site supervisory attributes in construction labour management, performance assessment and productivity measurement practices by Kesavan Manoharan, Pujitha Dissanayake, Chintha Pathirana, Dharsana Deegahawature, Renuka Silva

“…Findings – The mean performance scores of supervisors indicate proficient-level grades in the competency characteristics related to applying efficient labour management procedures and developing-level grades in designing productivity measurement tools, performing assessments on efficiency and productivity and proposing enhancement practices on efficiency and productivity for site operations. …”
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Modeling the Dynamic Loads Affecting a Bridge Crane during Start-Up by I. R. Antipas

“…By reducing the impact of dynamic loads during the start-up, the overall performance and longevity of a bridge crane can be improved, ultimately enhancing safety and efficiency of the industrial operations. The present research offers a new approach to improving the efficiency and safety of industrial operations by providing a more precise account of the dynamic loads during the start-up of a bridge crane. …”
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Stand-alone MRI tool for semiautomatic volumetry of abdominal adipose compartments in patients with obesity by A. Linder, T. Eggebrecht, N. Linder, R. Stange, A. Schaudinn, M. Blüher, T. Denecke, Harald Busse

“…Two independent expert readers analyzed the abdominopelvic data (30–40 slices, mean 35.8) with segfatMR and a widely used commercial tool (sliceOmatic). Coefficients of determination (R 2), bias and limits of agreement (Bland Altman) were determined. …”
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Variability of the structure of correlations between the morphological and commercial traits of soybeans with different growth habit and branching characters by M. O. Burlyaeva, N. S. Rostova

“…A comparison of the level (R2, coefficient of determination) and  structure of correlations in different  years has  shown  that  the  deterioration of external conditions is followed by an increase  in the strength of relationships (R2) between the traits and in the difference between correlation   matrices’ structure. …”
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The Predictors of Marital Satisfaction among Married Women and Men by Fariba Mirhosseini, Maryam Nasirian, Fatemeh Bastami, Fereshteh Zamani-Alavijeh

“…The sampling method was multiple including stratified, cluster, and random sampling. …”
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Relationship between job stress and sleep deprivation with burnout in train hoteliers by Naser Sadra Abarghoei, Afarin Akhavan, Mahla Nazri

“…The Cronbach's alpha method was utilized to determine both the validity and reliability of the test. …”
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Parameter optimization of the notched blade spiral fertilizer discharger for pineapple orchards based on DEM by Guoqiang Dun, Guoqiang Dun, Quanbao Sheng, Xinxin Ji, Hailiang Li, Chunyu Ma, Xinming Li, Haitian Sun, Luhan Wang, Chao Ma, Zhenzhen Yu, Hongxuan Wang

“…IntroductionIn order to improve the fertilizer-discharging uniformity of the traditional spiral fertilizer distributor and achieve precise and controllable fertilization, based on the agronomic characteristics of fertilization in pineapple orchards, a notched-blade spiral fertilizer discharger with the mechanism of discontinuous-blade sliding-cutting and pushing-pore fertilization is innovatively designed.MethodsBased on parametric modelling and determining the volume of fertilizer accommodation of the spiral, the theoretical fertilizer-discharging amount of the fertilizer discharger is determined in combination with theoretical analysis. …”
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Transition Mechanism Design for Wind Power Participating in Energy Markets by WU Yang, LU Zhilin, ZHU Wenjing, LIU Shuangquan, LENG Yuan, ZHU Xinchun, LIU Mingbo

“…To enhance computational efficiency， the check-add method is applied to address the capacity constraints of the transmission lines when solving the bi-level programming model. …”
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The hypotensive effect of dosed endotrabeculoectomy in combination with non-penetrating deep sclerectomy in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma by O. V. Levytska, I. Ya. Novytskyy

“…Tonography was performed according to Nesterov (using the simplified method) at the same time periods. The outflow facility coefficient and Becker’s coefficient were determined. …”
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Genotyping by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Assay of Acinetobacter baumannii Isolated from Blood Culture of Patients with Hematological Malignancies by S. A. Khrulnova, A. V. Fedorova, I. N. Frolova, G. A. Klyasova

“…Based on the similarity coefficient, the strains were determined as genetically related (≥ 80%). …”
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Influence of Impurities on the Radiation Response of the TlBr Semiconductor Crystal by Robinson Alves dos Santos, Carlos Henrique de Mesquita, Júlio Batista Rodrigues da Silva, Caue de Melo Ferraz, Fabio Eduardo da Costa, João Francisco Trencher Martins, Roseli Fernandes Gennari, Margarida Mizue Hamada

“…Previously, TlBr salts were purified once, twice, and three times by the repeated Bridgman method. The purification efficiency was evaluated by inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS), after each purification process. …”
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Multi-Fidelity Machine Learning for Identifying Thermal Insulation Integrity of Liquefied Natural Gas Storage Tanks by Wei Lin, Meitao Zou, Mingrui Zhao, Jiaqi Chang, Xiongyao Xie

“…Three machine learning algorithms—Multilayer Perceptron, Random Forest, and Extreme Gradient Boosting—were evaluated to determine the optimal implementation. This approach provides a reliable method for the real-time monitoring of thermal insulation integrity in liquefied natural gas storage tanks, contributing to improved industrial safety and operational efficiency.…”
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Characterization of phage HZY2308 against Acinetobacter baumannii and identification of phage-resistant bacteria by Ruilin Wang, Xiaojuan You, Xinwei Liu, Bing Fei, Yifan Li, Dan Wang, Rui Zhu, Yongwei Li

“…Moreover, the antibacterial effect of phage HZY2308 in combination with antibiotics was investigated, and the apparent characteristics of phage-resistant strain AB48-R were demonstrated, which provided data support for further studies to elucidate the mechanism of generating phage resistance. Methods Phage HZY2308 was isolated by double agar plate method using clinical strain AB48 as the host bacterium. …”
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AN EVALUATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE SELECTION OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES by Ayşe Nur Balcı Yapalak, Abdullah Uçar, Servet Yüce, Ömer Ataç

“…Background: Coherence between the manpower needs in healthcare and factors which determine the specialization preferences of medical faculty students (MFS) is very important for efficiency. …”
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Immunoglobulin Concentrations in Plasma and Saliva During the Neonatal Period by Sandra Pineda-Martínez, José Luis Hernández-Islas, Mónica Patricia Escobedo-Torres, Iris Evelin Paredes-Alonzo, Carlos López-Candiani, Dolores Correa, Marcela Vela-Amieva

“…Methods: We enrolled 53 apparently healthy newborns, paired samples of plasma and saliva were collected, and total IgA, IgM, and IgE concentrations determined by capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. …”
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Kidney Health Awareness Scale in Adolescents: Theoretical Form Development Study by Mehtap Metin Karaaslan, Yalçın Kanbay, Sevil Çınar Özbay

“…For construct validity and reliability, content validity criterion (CVC), content validity ratios (CVR), content validity index (CVI), Fleiss Cohen Kappa coefficient and Kendall's W goodness of fit values were calculated.Results: The content validity ratio was calculated for each statement in the trial form, and it was determined that all items in the form except item 14 were above the lower limit of 0.64. …”
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