Interest in Online Tobacco Cessation Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India- insights from Google Trends by Madhur Verma, Sonu Goel, Praveen Sinha, Mahendra Singh, Kritika Upadhyay

“…The present study hypothesizes that the pandemic increased concerns regarding tobacco, leading to a higher interest in tobacco cessation services, thus calling for a proactive approach to propagate ‘Quitline’ through generous advocacy to have efficient tobacco control per the National Tobacco Control Program.…”
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Unbounded quantum advantage in communication complexity measured by distinguishability by Satyaki Manna, Anubhav Chaturvedi, Debashis Saha

“…Communication complexity is a fundamental aspect of information science, concerned with the amount of communication required to solve a problem distributed among multiple parties. …”
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Development of Low-Cost Biosignal Acquisition System for ECG, EMG, and EOG by hassanein Riyadh Mahmood, Manaf K. Hussein, Riyadh A. Abedraba

“…This application has been developed by using  C++ programming language and MATLAB’s code. The data signal is recorded in a format of mat file, which can be studied in details in the proposed system. …”
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FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: WHAT COMPETENCES ARE NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYEES? by T. V. Kondratyuk

“…Importance technical knowledge – ability effectively to work with the software, programming, the general digital literacy grows. If the conditional part of «soft» skills is developed at employees at sufficient level already today, technical abilities cause concern.As a whole, for creation of successful and competitive labor the companies need to work in two directions – to form systems of training and monitoring of skills and knowledge according to requirements of the market, and also to advance ideas of life time learning, that is continuous in dependent education.…”
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Joint Optimization of Multienergy Virtual Power Plant Configuration and Operation Considering Electric Vehicle Access by Xianqiang Zeng, Chuangwei Xu, Tengfei Wei

“…How to make the best of energy and improve energy efficiency has always been a concern of researchers. The rapid development of electric vehicles (EVs) has made them an energy load that cannot be ignored. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant: structural features, biological characteristics, impact on scientific research, general precautions and protective procedures; a systematic... by Prithiviraj Nagarajan, Anitha Vetrivel, Jayanthi Kumar, Anusheela Howlader, Kumar Rangarajalu, Satheesh Kumar Sabapathy, Muthu Gopal, Saravanaavel Kumar

“…Given the worrisome situation created by the Omicron outbreak, scientists and postgraduates have had to make decisions about current research programs at institutions around the globe. The Omicron variants under development have significantly heightened worldwide pandemic concerns. …”
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Exploring mental health challenges and violence risks in high school population by Saleha Khan, Samratul Fuadah, Nadeem Ikram, Elias Aljouny, Mohammed Talha Mohammed Zubair, Sumera Nisar

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The attitude of the unvaccinated children’s parents toward pediatric COVID-19 vaccination in Tabriz, Iran by Nasrin Jafari, Hossein Akbari, Anahita Maghsoodi, Parvin Sarbakhsh

“…Conclusion Parents’ willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 in Tabriz was low, primarily due to concerns about the potential side effects of the vaccine. …”
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Development and acceptability of PETS-Now, an electronic point-of-care tool to monitor treatment burden in patients with multiple chronic conditions: a multi-method study by David T. Eton, Kathleen J. Yost, Jennifer L. Ridgeway, Bayly Bucknell, Mike Wambua, Natalie C. Erbs, Summer V. Allen, Elizabeth A. Rogers, Roger T. Anderson, Mark Linzer

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Investigating barriers to drones implementation in sustainable construction using PLS-SEM by Ahmed Osama Daoud, Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Nicholas Chileshe, Ali Elmansoury, Khaled Mahmoud Abdel Aziz

“…These findings underscore the necessity for policymakers and industry leaders to develop clear and consistent regulatory frameworks, promote industry-wide training programs, and address public and economic concerns to facilitate the broader adoption of drone technology in sustainable construction projects. …”
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Social acceptance of water quality through decentralized greywater treatment using green wall system by N. Obeidat, A. Abu-Awwad, A.S. Al-Salaymeh, J. AlBtoosh, M.M. Zoubi, Q.Y. Abu-Afifeh, M.A. Seif, H. Hroub, O. Arabiat

“…Clear protocols, training, and improved management can mitigate health and environmental concerns, fostering user trust. Expanding these systems to other areas with community involvement and outreach programs can amplify impact. …”
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Teenagers’ Digital Security: Sociological Analysis by Sergey G. Ushkin, Ekaterina A. Koval, Marina D. Martynova

“…The aim of the study is to determine teenagers’ perceptions of concerns related to their personal data and to compare them in two different Russian regions. …”
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Personal, Social, and Environmental Correlates of Walking to School Behaviors: Case Study in Austin, Texas by Xuemei Zhu, B. Arch, Chanam Lee

“…In addition to environmental improvements, educational and other assistance programs are needed for both parents and children to overcome their personal barriers and safety concerns. …”
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The implementation of teledentistry training in orthodontic practice: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study by Supakit Peanchitlertkajorn, Charn Ngamdachakij, Boonsita Wongwatjana, Wichayaporn Jongpatranichpunth, Kawin Sipiyaruk

“…The conceptual framework derived from this study highlighted awareness of both advantages and concerns of teledentistry among participants, leading to the necessity of training in orthodontic education. …”
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Nursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students: a scoping review by Iyus Yosep, Rohman Hikmat, Ai Mardhiyah, Asroful Hulam Zamroni, Yodha Pranata, Rizky Lukman Saputra

“…Abstract Backgrounds Mental health problems among nursing students are becoming an increasingly pressing concern, given the high levels of stress and academic pressure they face. …”
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A qualitative descriptive analysis on generative artificial intelligence: bridging the gap in pedagogy to prepare students for the workplace by Andrea L. Irish, Michele W. Gazica, Vincent Becerra

“…Despite its growing usage, concerns over academic integrity and its long-term impact on learning persist. …”
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Utilising resistance feedback for software implementation in healthcare by Danielle Gervacio Graf, Darrell Norman Burrell

“…The most frequent reasons are fear of technology, uncertainty about the impact of technology solutions on patient care, ethical and regulatory concerns, skepticism about the effectiveness of remote medical consultations, concerns about data privacy and security, reluctance to change workflows, risk of job losses due to automation of certain processes, and possible conflicts of interest. …”
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Abundance of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick, 1917) and its natural enemies on tomato crops in greenhouses of different production modes (Azores, Portugal) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) by Luísa Oliveira, Isabel Borges, Dário Silva, Ana C. Durão, António O. Soares

“… Tuta absoluta (Meyrick, 1917) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a major pest of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) crops produced in the Azorean greenhouses. Despite the major concerns, no systematic study is available to describe population dynamics of T. absoluta and its natural enemies. …”
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Knowledge and perceptions of men towards vasectomy among men of reproductive age in Otuke District- Uganda by Anna Grace Auma, Emmanuel Madira, Beth Namukwana, Ronald Izaruku, Amir Kabunga, Tamrat Endale WMichael

“…Public health campaigns should focus on dispelling misconceptions about vasectomy, particularly addressing cultural and spiritual concerns. Educational programs should target men and their communities, emphasizing the benefits of shared family planning decisions. …”
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Acceptability of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination among Indian health-care professionals: A cross-sectional survey by Manpreet Arora, Charu Khurana, Pulin Saluja, Aparna Dave

“…Majority of the HPs (44%) were found to be concerned about the rapidity in the development of vaccine. …”
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