Analysis of Factors Influencing Adoption of Human Resource Practices by Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria by Rukayat Oloruntoyin Rabiu, Wahid Damilola Olanipekun, Ayodeji Gbenga Bamidele, Olasehinde Israel Awe

“…Methodological tools of this study are methods of analysis and synthesis, comparative and regression analysis. …”
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“There’s just such a mismatch”: a qualitative exploration of health systems and organizational-level barriers to accessing cancer services among people experiencing structural marg... by Tara C. Horrill, Jess Crawford, Scott Beck, Amber Bourgeois, Jagbir Kaur, Leah K. Lambert, Michael McKenzie, Kelli I. Stajduhar, Annette J. Browne

“…Results Four interrelated themes were developed through our analysis, with the overarching thread of a ‘mismatch evident throughout: (1) the design of cancer services does not always account for social contexts and structural determinants of health; (2) discourses of operational efficiency are competing with equity-oriented care; (3) the physical spaces of cancer care matter; and (4) experiences of stigma and discrimination are incompatible with accessing cancer care. …”
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Predictive Modeling of Lignocellulosic Content in Crop Straws Using NIR Spectroscopy by Yifan Zhao, Yingying Zhu, Yumeng Ren, Yu Lu, Chunling Yu, Geng Chen, Yu Hong, Qian Liu

“…As the demand for biofuels and bioproducts increases, the efficient utilization of agricultural waste, such as straw, has become particularly important. …”
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Pesticide drift: comparing spraying systems under variable field climatic conditions by Camila Rebelatto Muniz, Guilherme Braga Pereira Braz, Matheus de Freitas Souza, Indiamara Marasca, Camila Jorge Bernabé Ferreira, Renata Pereira Marques, Alaerson Maia Geraldine, Lais Regina Tereza Torquato Reginaldo

“…Under ideal conditions, aerial spraying is more efficient, but both methods require rigorous safety measures to prevent contamination risks. …”
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Structural Explanation of Urban Tourism Development Challenges in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Cities by Arash Fazeli, Nafiseh Marsousi, Mohsen Saghaei

“…Using Cochran's formula, a sample size of 270 participants was determined and selected through accessible sampling methods. …”
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Modular Autonomous Virtualization System for Two-Dimensional Semiconductor Quantum Dot Arrays by Anantha S. Rao, Donovan Buterakos, Barnaby van Straaten, Valentin John, Cécile X. Yu, Stefan D. Oosterhout, Lucas Stehouwer, Giordano Scappucci, Menno Veldhorst, Francesco Borsoi, Justyna P. Zwolak

“…While virtual gates offer a practical solution, determining all the required cross-capacitance matrices accurately and efficiently in large quantum dot registers is an open challenge. …”
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Association between polysomnography-measured sleep parameters and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with depression by Jiaojiao Zhou, Jianyu Que, Yida Wang, Li Ren, Saina Zhang, Xianglin Ma, Yintai Fan, Qing’e Zhang, Xueyan Chen

“…This study was conducted to determine correlations between PSG-quantified sleep parameters and CI among individuals with late-life depression.Methods65 elderly patients with depression were included in the study. …”
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Intraoral repair of fractured ceramics: a literature review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Tahani Abushowmi, Fawaz Alzoubi, Abdulrahman Aldakhili, Abdullah Alfayez, Anwar Alramadan, Abdulkareem A. Alhumaidan, Firas K. Alqarawi

“…We reviewed the various intraoral repair techniques for ceramic fractures and their efficiency in the last decade. Methods: A literature search was carried out between 2017 and 2022 using the PubMed database with keywords: intraoral, repair, ceramics, porcelain, and ‘porcelain fused to metal’. …”
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Early-stage detection of maize seed germination based on RGB image and machine vision by Xiaohang Liu, Zhao Zhang, Yunxia Li, C. Igathinathane, Jiangfan Yu, Zhaoyu Rui, Afshin Azizi, Xiqing Wang, Alireza Pourreza, Man Zhang

“…This study demonstrates that the stripe band + boundary + color method can be used as an efficient approach for automated germination rate detection of maize and other crop seeds.…”
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A Theoretic Approach for Prolonging Lifetime of Wireless Sensor Networks Based on the Coalition Game Model by Kun Yue, Jixian Zhang, Jin Li, Tianying Wu, Weiyi Liu

“…Consequently, we give a simulation algorithm to calculate the absorbing coefficient and simulate the forming process of the coalitions. Moreover, to determine the strategies of coalitions to ensure the WSNs’ reachability, we give the genetic-algorithm based method for calculating the approximate Nash equilibrium. …”
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Valuation Standards and Estimation Accuracy in the Appraisal of a Building Housing Vertical Farming by Giuseppe Cucuzza

“…Our comparison between the two approaches focuses on determining the capitalization rate, which determines the estimated value. …”
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Halal Lifestyle Based on Value Creation: Evidence in Valqo Leather Factory Micro Businesses, East Java by Abdul Hakim, Ana Toni Roby Candra Yudha, Basar Dikuraisyin, Nur Masrufa

“…The research method uses descriptive qualitative. This method involves informants from several parties, including business owners, customers, and the community around the company. …”
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DWE: Research on Water Quality Inversion and Scalability in Small Watersheds Using UAV Remote Sensing Data by Hao Li, Zhijun Xie, Xing Jin, Changchun Peng, Cheng Ren, Yunfei Mao, Kefan Zhou, Yingying Li

“…Urban rivers are faced with serious water quality deterioration, and an efficient, comprehensive and accurate dynamic monitoring method for urban water quality is urgently needed. …”
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Protocol for a prospective, controlled, cross-sectional, diagnostic accuracy study to evaluate the specificity and sensitivity of ambulatory monitoring systems in the prompt detect... by Sarah Vollam, Owen Gustafson, Jody Ede, Peter J Watkinson, Akshay Shah, Matthew Rowland, Lionel Tarassenko, Cristian Roman, Philippa Piper, Louise Young, Mauro Santos, Marco A F Pimentel, Mirae Harford

“…However, a major barrier to the implementation of these wearable devices in the ward environment is their uncertain reliability, efficiency and data fidelity. The purpose of this study is to test performance of selected devices in a simulated clinical setting including during movement and low levels of peripheral oxygen saturation.Methods and analysis This is a single centre, prospective, controlled, cross-sectional, diagnostic accuracy study to determine the specificity and sensitivity of currently available ambulatory vital signs monitoring equipment in the detection of hypoxia and the effect of movement on data acquisition. …”
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Computer-Aided Intra-Operatory Positioning of an MRgHIFU Applicator Dedicated to Abdominal Thermal Therapy Using Particle Swarm Optimization by Yacine M'Rad, Caecilia Charbonnier, Marcelo Elias de Oliveira, Pauline Coralie Guillemin, Lindsey Alexandra Crowe, Thibaud Koessler, Pierre-Alexandre Poletti, Sana Boudabbous, Alexis Ricoeur, Rares Salomir, Orane Lorton

“…This paper presents a software tool developed to optimize the positioning of a HIFU transducer dedicated to abdominal thermal therapy, to maximize the treatment&#x0027;s efficiency while minimizing the near-field risk. <italic>Methods:</italic> A software tool was developed to determine the theoretical optimal position (TOP) of the transducer based on the minimization of a cost function using the particle swarm optimization (PSO). …”
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PEI‐PLGA nanoparticles significantly enhanced the immunogenicity of IsdB137‐361 proteins from Staphylococcus aureus by Beiyan Wang, Yazun Dong, Yuwei Cen, Shujie Chen, Xue Wen, Kaiyue Liu, Shuangshuang Wu, Liquan Yu, Yongzhong Yu, Zhanbo Zhu, Jinzhu Ma, Baifen Song, Yudong Cui

“…Because PEI‐PLGA nanoparticles are generated by PEI conjugate with PLGA to develop great potential as a novel immune adjuvant, the immunogenicity of IsdB137‐361 is likely be strengthened by PEI‐PLGA. Methods Here, PEI‐PLGA nanoparticles containing IsdB137‐361 proteins were prepared by optimizing the entrapment efficiency. …”
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Longitudinal Assessment of Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms and Dopaminergic Dysfunction Patterns Using DaTSCAN by Amir Hossein Najmi, Armin Ariaei, Mahboobeh Khezri, Masoud Noroozi, Melika Arab Bafrani, Avesta Gheysari, Farideh Sabetghadam, Mehdi Ahmadi, Mohammad Sadeghi, Mahsa Mayeli

“…Introduction: Determining Parkinson’s disease (PD) stage and severity are among the factors affecting treatment strategy. …”
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Transferability of Model-Based Static Coefficient of Friction by Jonathan Schanner, Friedemann Reiß, Erhard Leidich, Alexander Hasse

“…The accurate determination of static coefficients of friction (COFs) is crucial in engineering design, yet standard reference values often show considerable variability. …”
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A novel discontinuous-Galerkin deterministic neutronics model for fusion applications: development and benchmarking by Timo J. Bogaarts, Felix Warmer

“…Fast predictive neutronic capabilities are therefore crucial for an efficient design process. For this purpose, we have developed a new deterministic neutronics method, capable of quickly and accurately assessing the neutron response of a fusion reactor, even in three-dimensional geometry. …”
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Problems of in vitro Antibiotic Susceptibility Compliance with Efficacy of Chemotherapy in Infections Due to Pathogenic Burkholderias by V. I. Ilyukhin, T. V. Senina, M. N. Trushkina, E. V. Shubnikova, YU. V. Antonov, N. V. Andropova

“…The modification of the method for determination of antibiotic susceptibility with addition of native blood to the medium and the subculture under the atmosphere of 5% CO2 was shown useful in estimation of the prospects of the use of chemotherapeutics for the treatment of Burkholderia infections.…”
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