Genetic Analysis of Days Open in Moroccan Holstein Using Different Models to Account for Censored Data by Narjice Chafai, Bouabid Badaoui

“…The genetic parameters and breeding values of DO were computed using three different methods: a linear model where all censored records were omitted (LM), a penalty method in which a constant equal to one estrus cycle in cattle was added to the maximum value of DO in each contemporary group to impute the censored records (PLM), and a bivariate threshold model with a penalty (PTM). …”
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On Numerical Characteristics of а Simplex and their Estimates by M. V. Nevskii, A. Yu. Ukhalov

“…In this paper with the use of computer methods we obtainan equality$$\varkappa_2 = \frac{5+2\sqrt{5}}{3}=3.1573\ldots $$Also we prove a new estimate$$\xi_4\leq \frac{19+5\sqrt{13}}{9}=4.1141\ldots,$$which improves the earlier result \(\xi_4\leq \frac{13}{3}=4.33\ldots\)Our conjecture is that \(\xi_4\) is precisely\(\frac{19+5\sqrt{13}}{9}\). …”
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Attitudes of Primary and Secondary EFL Teachers in Croatia Towards the Use of AI in Classroom Settings by Bojan Prosenjak, Eva Jakupčević

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Personal identification based on acoustic characteristics of outer ear using cepstral analysis, Bayesian classifier, and artificial neural networks by Alexey Sulavko, Alexander Samotuga, Irina Kuprik

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Ecological Communication about Ecological Issues: A Field Experiment on Extended Producer Responsibility by Paulína Jalakšová, Stella Košíková, Richard Priesol, Berenika Tužilová

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Construction of Discrimination Models in Prediction of Bankruptcy if Polish Non-Public Enterprises by Bernard Kokczyński

“…Two methods for selecting independent variables for the discriminant function were compared using group mean equality tests and Hellwig's method. …”
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Exploring the drivers of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure in an emerging market context using a mixed methods approach by Zahra Adardour, Slimane Ed-Dafali, Muhammad Mohiuddin, Omar El Mortagi, Hicham Sbai, Brahim Bouzahir

“…The aim of this study is to explore the current state of ESG disclosure in an emerging economy (Morocco) and to identify the main motives and challenges faced by Moroccan companies and their impact on ESG disclosure practices. We used a mixed methods approach, based on a quantitative survey conducted among 66 experts, distributed equally between men and women and analyzed by PLS-SEM approach, as well as a qualitative method based on a series of semi-structured interviews with 19 experts in the field. …”
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Using Peer-Assisted Learning to Enhance Clinical Reasoning Skills in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Study in Iraq by Hamarash MQ, Ibrahim RH, Yaas MH, Almushhadany OI, Al Mukhtar SH

“…Mariwan Qadir Hamarash,1,* Radhwan Hussein Ibrahim,2,* Marghoob Hussein Yaas,1,* Osama Ismael Almushhadany,3 Salwa Hazim Al Mukhtar4 1College of Nursing, AL Kitab University, City of Kirkuk, Iraq; 2College of Nursing, Ninevah University, City of Mosul, Iraq; 3College of Medicine, Ninevah University, City of Mosul, Iraq; 4College of Nursing, University of Mosul, City of Mosul, Iraq*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Radhwan Hussein Ibrahim, College of Nursing, Ninevah University, City of Mosul, Iraq, Tel +964-770-1620-882, Email prof.dr.radhwan@uomosul.edu.iqAim: This study examines the experiences and perceptions of first- and fourth-year nursing students regarding Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) in clinical settings.Design and Methods: This study employed a qualitative descriptive design to explore and understand first- and fourth-year nursing students’ perceptions, experiences, and reflections regarding Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) in a clinical setting. …”
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How to assess multimorbidity: a systematic review by Li Yao, Li Yao, Qiaoxing Li, Yan Liu, Qinqin Li, Tingrui Wang, Zihan Zhou, Jiajia Yin

“…The search process adhered to the 2020 PRISMA guidelines for systematic review.Results54 literatures meeting the criteria were included, involving 54 evaluation methods of multiple chronic diseases. It can be divided into four categories: (1) assessment based on equal weight of disease count and disease severity; (2) based on physiological and psychological health status assessment; (3) evaluation based on drug use; (4) natural language processing evaluation system.ConclusionAttention should be paid to the assessment of patients with multiple chronic diseases, and standardized and unified assessment methods should be developed in the future to expand the coverage of diseases and deepen the depth of assessment, so as to provide more comprehensive and accurate health management for the growing number of patients with multiple chronic diseases.Without patient or public contributionThis systematic review is primarily based on the comprehensive analysis of published literature and did not involve new data collection or direct participation of patients, hence there was no direct contribution from patients or the public.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, CRD42024530474.…”
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Evaluating patient participation in value‐based healthcare: Current state and lessons learned by Henrike J. Westerink, Mirjam M. Garvelink, Cornelia F. vanUden‐Kraan, Ouisam Zouitni, Hans A. J. Bart, Philip J. van derWees, Paul B. van derNat, the Santeon Patient Participation Study Group

“…We therefore evaluated the current state of patient participation in VI teams and share lessons learned. Methods This mixed‐methods study was conducted at seven collaborating hospitals in the Netherlands. …”
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Accuracy Bias and Factors Influencing Polysomnography and Consumer Sleep-Monitoring Device Measuring of Total Sleep Time: A Mixed-Methods Study by Yang J, Xu D, Lu H, Yin X, Song H, Zong W, Xu D, Lu X, Wei L, Zhu H, Zhai S, Gu Z

“…This study aims to compare the accuracy bias of polysomnography (PSG) and consumer sleep-monitoring devices, specifically the HWB 9, in measuring total sleep time (TST) and explore the factors affecting accuracy bias.Methods: This study employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, with quantitative research comprising 108 samples and qualitative research comprising 18 samples. …”
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CHANGES IN THE DENTAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE by D.V. Emelyanov, T.O. Petrushanko

“…Subjective examination methods were performed; the nature of nutrition and the level of oral hygiene were taken into account. …”
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Gender shift in the pragmatics of addresses by Μ. A. Krongauz, I. V. Fufaeva

“…The use by men of familiar and even masculine terms of address to women can express an attitude towards a woman not just as an equal, but also as «their brother», acceptance into a community such as a «men’s club». …”
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Research on fault monitoring of belt conveyor based on FBG sensor by Xinqiu FANG, Yang WU, Yang SONG, Ningning CHEN, Yulong FENG, Haotian FENG, Dexing HE, Fukang QIAO

“…This system underscores the cruciality of designing a fiber-optic sensor array as a fundamental prerequisite for system establishment.Secondly, building upon an analysis of the root causes and manifestations of common faults in belt conveyors, a series of fault monitoring sensors are devised, with FBG-based equal-strength cantilever beams serving as the core sensing elements. …”
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Evolution of plastic deformation during multi-pass ECAP of an AA6060 aluminum alloy – An experimental flow line analysis by Nadja Berndt, Nadja A. Reiser, Martin F.-X. Wagner

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Optimizing the Shape of Faster-Than-Nyquist (FTN) Signals With the Constraint on Energy Concentration in the Occupied Frequency Bandwidth by Sergey B. Makarov, Mingxin Liu, Anna S. Ovsyannikova, Sergey V. Zavjalov, Ilya I. Lavrenyuk, Wei Xue, Junwei Qi

“…The achievement of the boundary values of spectral efficiency is associated with the development of methods for generating and receiving signals with a compact spectrum. …”
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A novel active lithium-ion cell balancing method based on charging and discharging state of power in electric vehicles by Shreasth, Chia Ai Ooi, Neha Khan, Mohd Khairunaz Bin Mat Desa, Mohamad Khairi Ishak, Khalid Ammar

“…To validate the efficacy of the novel SoP-based cell equalization algorithm, a simulation is conducted in which a Li-ion battery model is built in MATLAB/Simulink platform. …”
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Robust State Estimation Method for Electric-Gas-Heat Integrated Energy System Considering Boundary Equation Constraints by Mengfang GUO, Xiang DU, Fei WANG

“…Considering the boundary conditions of coupled components, which serve as both equality constraints and virtual measurement equations, a robust state estimation method for electrical pneumatic thermal IES considering boundary equality constraints is proposed based on the maximum likelihood robust state estimation method. …”
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THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT DESIGN RATIOS ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE: A PARAMETRIC STUDY USING THE TAGUCHI METHOD by Ahmed Radhi Taha, Dr. Alyaa Abbas Al-Attar, Hasan Mohammed Ahmed

“…The outcomes specify that the geopolymer concrete exhibits The highest compressive strength has been reached when the alkali-activator to binder ratio equal to 0.45, NaOH concentrations equal to 16, Na2SiO3 to NaOH ratio equal to 1 and binder content reached to 25 %. …”
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Content analysis method: A tool to un-hide gender inequalities in the images of English coursebooks made in Argentina by Martín Cieri

“…However, certain categories analyzed reflect a greater equality between men and women; others show relative equality; while others suggest inequality in its omission. …”
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