Empowerment in structures. Practical-ethical considerations of the preconditions for technology-assisted dementia care in Germany based on an expert-interview study by Johannes Welsch, Silke Schicktanz

“…Ethical reflection on technology-assisted dementia care (TADC) has focused so far mainly on individual and interpersonal implications (e.g., self-determination, (in)dependence, safety or privacy issues, caregivers’ support and cost-efficiency). …”
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Quasi-zero rigidity condition for static force characteristic of parallelogram mechanism for seat vibration protection system by M. S. Korytov, I. E. Kashapova, V. S. Shcherbakov

“…For the proposed design based on a parallelogram mechanism, it is necessary to determine the condition for the horizontalness of the middle section of the static power characteristic.Materials and Methods. …”
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A systematic review of the amount of water per person per day needed to prevent morbidity and mortality in (post-)disaster settings. by Emmy De Buck, Vere Borra, Elfi De Weerdt, Axel Vande Veegaete, Philippe Vandekerckhove

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic review was performed searching The Cochrane Library, Medline and Embase. …”
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MODERN INSTRUMENTAL APPROACHES TO MODELLING THE COMMERCIAL BANK’S FINANCIAL INVESTMENT POLICY by Олена Сергієнко, Наталія Волоснікова, Валерія Кочорба, Юлія Єгорова, Юлія Коломієць

“…As a result of these stages' implementation, we can determine the optimal financial investment strategies, which contribute to increasing the commercial banks' efficiency and stability in the modern conditions of globalization and financial instability. …”
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Сomparative analysis of calculated and experimental studies of pallet movement speed on magnetic type brake roller by I. A. Sharifullin, A. L. Nosko, E. V. Safronov

“…The most promising design is a magnetic (eddy current) type brake roller.The purpose of the work is to carry out a comparative analysis of the results of the calculated and experimental studies to determine the speed of movement of a pallet along a magnetic brake roller.Materials and methods. …”
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Development of the educational activity monitoring system on the basis of competence-based approach by L. A. Makushkina, M. V. Fadeeva

“…In this paper we give the mathematical description of the model of transferring the grades, obtained by students, based on the results of completing tasks into the assessment of the level of mastering competencies by them, the description is given of the educational activity monitoring system developed according to a mathematical model on the basis of competence-based approach, and the results of assessing its efficiency. Research goal: to reveal the interrelation between score estimates of the student and level of mastering competences and to make the process of determining the level of mastering competences automatic. …”
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Relationship between leadership styles of heads of education departments and faculties’ job satisfaction by Mahdokht Taheri, Ataollah Asadi Louyeh, Hossein Khoshrang

“…Heads of departments can increase job satisfaction, employees' organizational obligation and efficiency by using leadership styles. Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between leadership styles of heads of educational groups and faculties job Satisfaction of Guilan University of Medical Sciences. …”
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Modification of Canola Oil Properties Using Ethyl Oleate and <i>n</i>-Hexane by Katarzyna Szymczyk, Anna Zdziennicka, Bronisław Jańczuk

“…The reason RO needs to be altered lies above all in its viscosity, fatty acid composition, and other chemical properties, which affect its efficiency as a fuel. These properties of RO can be changed by mixing it with various bioadditives, among other methods. …”
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Epistemological Foundations of the Digital Technologies Used in Agriculture in Siberia by V. V. Alt, M. S. Chekusov, S. P. Isakova, E. A. Balushkina

“…They gave examples of increasing the efficiency of grain production in the Novosibirsk region. …”
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Statistical Techniques for Planning Internal Audit Engagements and Analytical Procedures Selection by M. F. Safonova, A. Yu. Alekseenko

“…The planning an audit engagement is the most important component that determines the effectiveness of internal audit services, both from the standpoint of improving the efficiency of the company and users of the results of the internal audit work. …”
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Accurate size-based protein localization from cryo-ET tomograms by Weisheng Jin, Ye Zhou, Alberto Bartesaghi

“…We compare the performance of our approach against a commonly used algorithm based on deep learning, crYOLO, and show that our method: i) has higher detection accuracy, ii) does not require user input for labeling or time-consuming training, and iii) runs efficiently on non-specialized CPU hardware. …”
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Frequency of dyspnea related to intake of ticagrelor or clopidogrel in patients with chronic coronary syndrome undergoing coronary intervention by Dunya Habeeb Shnain, Ghassan Mohammed Mahmood, Sara Omar Ahmed

“…Also, to determine which patients could continue ticagrelor intake and which patients couldn’t, and show the causes of ticagrelor discontinuation.Material and methods. …”
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Analysis of key components in the rehabilitation diagnosis of acute stroke patients by A. A. Shmonin, M. N. Mal’ceva, A. Oshchepkov, A. V. Starceva, A. R. Zashcherinskaya, M. S. Prosvirnina, P. V. Lebedev, D. D. Glistenkova, E. v. Mel’nikova

“…The content of these problems determines the structure of multidisciplinary team.The objective of the study was to describe key problems that limited patients’ functioning in the period after insult and determine the structure of multidisciplinary team for resolving these problems efficiently.Material and methods. …”
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Effects of Lmo7 on chondrogenic differentiation, proliferation and migration of ATDC5 cells in vitro by TAO Ran, WANG Zuolin

“…[Objective:] To investigate the effects of LIM domain 7 (Lmo7) on chondrogenic differentiation, proliferation and migration of ATDC5 cells in vitro. [Methods:] Incubate ATDC5 cells in vitro, cell immunofluorescence was used to determine the location of Lmo7 in ATDC5 cells. …”
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MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF DECISION SUPPORT IN THE PROBLEMS OF LOGISTICS NETWORKS OPTIMIZATION by Володимир Валентинович Безкоровайний, Оксана Михайлівна Драз

“…The following methods are used: systems theory, utility theory, optimization and operations research. …”
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Two-layer optimization model of distribution network line loss considering the uncertainty of new energy access by Xiping Ma, Xiping Ma, Xiaoyang Dong, Haitao Xiao, Yaxin Li, Rui Xu, Kai Wei, Juanjuan Cai, Juan Wei

“…Moreover, existing distribution network optimization methods face high computational complexity, low efficiency, and susceptibility to local optima. …”
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Analysis of volleyball matches based on normalized indicators of competitive activity by Roman Boichuk, Yevheniia Strelnykova, Krzysztof Wnorowski

“…Cluster analysis was conducted using the K-means method to group players by position. Regression analysis was applied to determine relationships between performance indicators and player effectiveness. …”
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TiO₂ Nanorod Array for Betavoltaic Cells: Performance Validation and Enhancement with Electron Beam and ⁶³Ni Irradiations by Sijie Li, Tongxin Jiang, Yu Cao, Wendi Zhao, Haisheng San, Xue Li, Lifeng Zhang, Xin Li

“…Monte Carlo simulations were employed to optimize the cell design and determine the fabrication parameters for growing TNRAs on FTO substrates via hydrothermal synthesis. …”
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Influence of a Sedentary Behavior Intervention on Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life Outcomes During Pregnancy: The SPRING Study by Andrea C. Kozai, Katrina L. Wilhite, Christopher E. Kline, Kelliann K. Davis, Alisse Hauspurg, Janet M. Catov, Bethany Barone Gibbs

“…Methods: Pregnant participants (n = 51) were allocated 2:1 to a sedentary behavior reduction intervention or control in their first trimester. …”
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The Prognostic Value of the Results of ¹²³I-metaiodobenzylguanidine Myocardial Scintigraphy in the Examination of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Referred for Its Inte... by Yu. V. Varlamova, Yu. B. Lishmanov, I. V. Kisteneva

“…To identify the scintigraphic predictors of the efficiency of interventional treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) by cardiac 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (123I-MIBG) radionuclide scanning.Material and methods. …”
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