E-Module Learning for Scaling Serious Illness Communication Skills Teaching: A Pilot Study in Family Medicine and Palliative Care by Helen James, Paul Krueger, Daphna Grossman, Warren Lewin

“…Participants liked the structure and design of the e-modules and felt they were appropriate for their learners’ level of training, were effective, time-efficient, and provided relevant SIC information. Case-based video demonstrations were identified as the most useful teaching method. …”
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Hyperspectral Imaging for Non-Destructive Moisture Prediction in Oat Seeds by Peng Zhang, Jiangping Liu

“…Bayesian optimization was used for global tuning of network structural parameters, while ASFSSA was applied to fine-tune the initial weights and thresholds, improving convergence efficiency and predictive accuracy. The proposed Bayes-ASFSSA-BP model achieved determination coefficients (R²) of 0.982 and 0.963, and root mean square errors (RMSEs) of 0.173 and 0.188 on the training and test sets, respectively. …”
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Using Ultrasonic Acoustics to Detect Cryptic Flying Squirrels: Effects of Season and Habitat Quality by Corinne A. Diggins, L. Michelle Gilley, Christine A. Kelly, W. Mark Ford

“…The use of ultrasonic acoustic detectors to survey for flying squirrels (Glaucomys spp.) is a novel method that is more efficient than traditional methods. …”
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<p><strong>Morphological, optical and thermal properties of </strong>α and γ-<strong>aluminum nanoparticles: Assessment of their biological activities against storage mites and myc... by Marwa Barghout, Hoda Kabary, Asmaa Ismail, Ahmed Samy

“…The growth of fungi was assessed to determine the fungicidal concentrations in PDB cultures by Mycelium Dry Weights Method. …”
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Solving the problem of power ripples for a multi-rotor wind turbine system using fractional-order third-order sliding mode algorithms by Habib benbouhenni, Adil Yahdou, Abdelkadir Belhadj Djilali, Nicu Bizon, Ilhami Colak, Z. M. S. Elbarbary, Muneer Parayangat

“…The results show the superior dynamic performance of the developed algorithm in terms of enhancing the quality of active power (37.99%, 55.04%, and 44.44%) and reactive power (49.17%, 27.27%, and 30.87%) in the two tests compared to the DPC. This control method effectively reduces the THD by 42.35%, 41.25%, and 31.36% compared to the DPC, resulting in a more efficient and reliable wind energy conversion system. …”
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Degradation of bisphenol A using a MOF@COF-modified polyacrylonitrile ultrafiltration membrane by Chloe G Hahn, Soraya P Malinga, Thollwana A Makhetha

“…Certain endocrine disrupting chemicals, such as Bisphenol A were found to persist in water after conventional water treatment processes due to their hydrophobicity and stability. This necessitates efficient removal methods due to a variety of limitations in conventional water treatment processes, such as harmful byproducts, saturation, and membrane fouling. …”
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A Decision Cloud Ranking Approach Based on Privacy and Security in Blockchain E-Health Industry 4.0 Systems by Sarah Qahtan, Khaironi Yatim, Mohd Hafeez Osman, Hazura Zulzalil, Muhammad Luqman Mahamad Zakaria

“…Second, the weights of each privacy and security property are calculated using the SFS-FWZIC method. Finally, the weights determined by the SFS-FWZIC method and the three decision matrices are input into the Grey-TOPSIS method to rank E-health systems across the three categories. …”
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Evaluation of the Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Effects of Ethyl Acetate Root Extracts from Vernonia adoensis (Asteraceae) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Mercy Masuku, Winnie Mozirandi, Stanley Mukanganyama

“…In the concentration range of 0–100 µg/ml, the extract inhibited the formation of biofilms and decreased the attachment efficiency. The phytochemical constituents of the extract were determined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. …”
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The effect of labor productivity on economic growth by E. Y. Merkulova

“…Economic growth is determined by the factors that determine the pace and scale of the long-term increase in gross domestic product, the possibility of increasing the efficiency and quality of growth. …”
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A.S. MAKARENKO’ YOUTH PEDAGOGY: EXPERIENCE OF ANTINOMIC DIALECTICS FORMATION by N. K. Chapaev

“…Makarenko.The aim of the article is to disclose and scientifically justify the efficiency of dialecticantinomic approach of A. S. Makarenko to the solution of problems of love in youth environment.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Analysis of the impact of innovative digital technologies on regional socio-economic complexes by I. G. Ershova, P. V. Kovalenko, A. A. Sotnikov

“…Introduction. The article determines the importance of digital technologies in the development of the socio-economic complex of both the country as whole and individual regions. …”
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Bibliometric Analysis of Master’s Theses and Postgraduate Dissertations on Tax Compliance by Ercan Yelman, Veysel İnal

“…The survey technique was found to be among the other quantitative methods used. Qualitative analyses were conducted through interviews and a conceptual framework. 2019 was determined as the year in which the most intensive studies were carried out in this field. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of 5-<i>n</i>-Alkylresorcinol Extraction Conditions from Wheat Bran via Metabolite Profiling: Implications for Antiproliferative Activity by Ronald Marentes-Culma, Ericsson Coy-Barrera

“…Sparse partial least squares discriminant analysis (sPLS-DA) determined the discrimination of the different extraction methods, while variable importance scores revealed that AR homologs such as C₂₅, C_19:1, and C_23:Oxo were key to the distinguishment of the extraction methods. …”
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Assessment of Interregional Inequality of Tax Revenues by A. Sh. Kamaletdinov, A. A. Ksenofontov

“…Efficiency of economic activity of 85 regions of the Russian Federation is analyzed in this article. …”
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Purification and Characterization of Hyaluronic Acid Produced by Priestia flexa N7 by Dinh Giap Vu, Quang Tung Nguyen, Thi Cam Van Do, Thi Cuong Vu, Nguyen Phuong Dai Nguyen

“…Results: In this study, a method for purifying HA from P. flexa N7 fermentation broth was presented. …”
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Does The Productivity of Companies Affected by Employee Stock Option Plans and Intellectual Capital? by Elen Puspitasari, MG Kentris Indarti, Bambang Sudiyatno, Wahyu Meiranto

“…Productivity is measured with The Malmquist Productivity Index which is intended to measure the  efficiency of companies. Measurement of intellectual capital using Value Added Intellectual Capital determined by human capital efficiency, structural capital efficiency and capital employed efficiency. …”
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Development of an Easy-To-Use Microfluidic System to Assess Dynamic Exposure to Mycotoxins in 3D Culture Models: Evaluation of Ochratoxin A and Patulin Cytotoxicity by Veronica Zingales, Caterina Piunti, Sara Micheli, Elisa Cimetta, María-José Ruiz

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Navigating HSK level 5 challenges: dual perspectives from Thai undergraduates and Chinese lecturers by Yang Yang, Yanchinda Jirawit

“…The study aims to (1) examine Thai undergraduates' learning behaviors, motivation, and psychological challenges in HSK level 5 preparation. (2) Determine the efficacy and accessibility of teaching methodologies and learning resources in addressing the needs of the students and enhancing examination performance. (3) Investigate Chinese instructors’ views of pedagogical issues and instructional methods to better facilitate HSK level 5 preparation. …”
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Improvement of students’ physical fitness in physical education classes using CrossFit means by Oleksandr Pryimakov, Stanislav Prysiazhniuk, Georgiy Korobeynikov, Dmytro Oleniev, Vitalii Polyvaniuk, Nataliya Mazurok, Olena Omelchuk

“…The purpose of the study is to develop and experimentally substantiate the efficiency of methods to improve the physical fitness (PF) of students in physical education classes using CrossFit means.     …”
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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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