Cross-docking in retail: Sustainable EOQ-based models for multi-item inventory systems with imperfect quality and stockouts under carbon cap-and-trade by Makoena Sebatjane, Amir Hossein Nobil, Erfan Nobil

“…Environmental sustainability is a crucial concern in operations management, necessitating the monitoring of emissions generated by supply chain activities. …”
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An Architecture-Tracking Approach to Evaluate a Modular and Extensible Flight Software for CubeSat Nanosatellites by Carlos E. Gonzalez, Camilo J. Rojas, Alexandre Bergel, Marcos A. Diaz

“…Delivering better flight software is an important concern to improve CubeSat missions success. It has been identified as a key element to enhance team collaboration, increase reusability, reduce the mission risk, and facilitate the development and operation of new mission concepts, such as satellite mega-constellations. …”
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A Changepoint Detection-Based General Methodology for Robust Signal Processing: An Application to Understand Preeclampsia’s Mechanisms by Patricio Cumsille, Felipe Troncoso, Hermes Sandoval, Jesenia Acurio, Carlos Escudero

“…The main innovation of our methodology is a highly efficient automatic data processing system consisting of modular programming components. These components include a signal processing tool for optimal segmentation of perfusion signals by isolating their “genuine” vascular response to experimental interventions, and a novel and suitable normalization to evaluate this response concerning an experimental reference state, typically basal or pre-intervention. …”
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Norm diffusion in global health governance: the role of think tanks by Fan Wang, Yiwen Zhang, Yuhang Chen, Yimeng Wu

“…As think tanks combine policy expertise with sharp responsiveness to emerging crises, this study investigates their specific role in global health governance, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of their contribution to the norm diffusion mechanism.Methods We collected reports from 12 globally representative think tanks, covering the period from 15 June 2007 to 31 December 2022. Using the R programming language, we employed both quantitative and qualitative methods, including structural topic modelling and co-occurrence analysis, to identify topic priorities and correlations between key terms.Results Globally, think tank discussions on health governance norms centre on four primary areas: the global economy and trade, responses to infectious diseases and public health crises, cooperation and aid in global health governance, and the social impacts of health norms. …”
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Optimization of household medical waste recycling logistics routes: Considering contamination risks. by Jihui Hu, Ying Zhang, Yanqiu Liu, Jiaqi Hou, Aobei Zhang

“…Subsequently, a Bi-objective mixed-integer programming model is formulated to concurrently minimize total operational costs and environmental pollution risks. …”
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A protocol of a randomized control trial to test the feasibility and efficacy of the EMPOWER social-emotional learning curriculum for youth aged 11-14 years in after-school setting... by Alice-Simone Balter, Madison Moloney, Clement Ma, Alina Lee, Sandra Pierre, Sheldon Parkes, Doga Pulat, Nicole Racine, Brendan F Andrade

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Promoting youth mental health and well-being is a global concern. Administering social-emotional learning programs in contexts that are familiar to youth have the potential to increase mental well-being by helping youth develop fundamental coping skills that may contribute to their resilience. …”
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Multimorbidity and health system priorities in Zimbabwe: A participatory ethnographic study. by Justin Dixon, Efison Dhodho, Fionah Mundoga, Karen Webb, Pugie Chimberengwa, Trudy Mhlanga, Tatenda Nhapi, Theonevus T Chinyanga, Justice Mudavanhu, Lee Nkala, Ronald Nyabereka, Gwati Gwati, Gerald Shambira, Trust Zaranyika, Clare I R Chandler, Rashida A Ferrand, Chiratidzo E Ndhlovu

“…However, with capacity and momentum to address multimorbidity concentrated within the HIV programme, there was concern that multimorbidity could itself become verticalized, undercutting its transformative potential. …”
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Epidemiological trends and disparities in the global burden of bacterial skin diseases among children and adolescents from 1990 to 2021: an analysis based on GBD 2021 by Hongen Guo, Peixin Zheng

“…Abstract Background Bacterial skin diseases (BSDs) represent a substantial public health concern for children and adolescents worldwide. The emergence of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) has further complicated treatment, efforts, highlighting the urgent need for targeted policies aimed at prevention and management. …”
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Understanding Safety in Online Mental Health Forums: Realist Evaluation by Paul Marshall, Neil Caton, Zoe Glossop, Steven Jones, Rachel Meacock, Paul Rayson, Heather Robinson, Fiona Lobban

“…Refined program theories highlight: (1) the disclosure-promoting effect of anonymity, related to the mitigation of concerns that users’ mental health experiences could be linked to their offline identities; (2) the importance of proactive content moderation for addressing emerging safety issues; (3) a need for organizations to implement rule enforcement sensitively and balance between conversational openness and restricting topics likely to cause distress; (4) forum users’ experiences of self-moderating their exposure to potentially distressing online content; and (5) how the perceived nonjudgement, authenticity, and similarity of other forum users generates interpersonal safety. …”
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Belize’s 2016–17 Sovereign Debt Restructuring – Third Time Lucky? by Tamon Asonuma, Michael G. Papaioannou, Eriko Togo, Bert van Selm

“…As was the case in the earlier two restructurings, in 2006–07 and in 2012–13, the 2016–17 debt restructuring was executed through collaborative engagement with creditors outside an IMF-supported program. While providing liquidity relief and partially addressing long-term debt sustainability concerns, the restructuring will need to be underpinned by ambitious fiscal consolidation and growth-enhancing structural reforms to secure durable gains and avoid future debt distress situations.…”
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Opioid Prescribing Practices and Training Needs of Québec Family Physicians for Chronic Noncancer Pain by Élise Roy, Richard J. Côté, Denis Hamel, Pierre-André Dubé, Éric Langlois, Maud Emmanuelle Labesse, Christiane Thibault, Aline Boulanger

“…This study provides insights into Québec family physicians’ concerns, practices, and needs with respect to the management of CNCP. …”
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Etika Komunikasi dalam Penggunaan Artificial Intelligence by Vinka Patricia, Nasya Shalsabiel Ulfie, Nasywa Equina Nabila, Resa Fitriani, Shalza Amalyana Pricilla

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COVID-19 Test Us: A Case for Embedding Ethics and Regulatory Expertise by Holly A. Taylor, Janet F. Hale, Michael Centola, Allison Blodgett

“…A key aspect of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Tech program was an active Clinical Studies Core including Committees with unique expertise to facilitate the development and implementation of studies to test novel diagnostic devices for Covid-19. …”
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Generative artificial intelligence in teacher training: a narrative scoping review by Andrii O. Kolhatin

“…This narrative scoping review examines how GenAI is being integrated into teacher training programs, exploring its applications, benefits, challenges, and implementation frameworks. …”
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Designing and evaluating tourism experiences in senior mobility: An application of the OEC framework by Marta Amaral, Ana Isabel Rodrigues, Alice Diniz, Sandra Oliveira, Susanal Leal

“…This research was developed in the frame of the VOLTO JÁ Project, which aims to implement a senior social exchange program in Portugal, among social economy organizations to promote tourism experiences for the elderly. …”
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Molecular detection of novel Glutamate-gated chloride channel mutations in field collected human head lice (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) from Iran by Vahid Mansouri, Saber Gholizadeh

“…The identification of these novel mutations in head louse populations raises concerns about the potential emergence of ivermectin resistance. …”
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Challenges in measuring child growth: Insights from Indonesia’s stunting data by Haripin Togap Sinaga

“…These variations raise concerns about data reliability, measurement methodologies, and data collection practices. …”
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THE DELICATE DANCE: DILEMMAS OF THE IGBO APPRENTICESHIP MODEL IN NIGERIA by SAMUEL ALEGWU OMANCHI, MARY OMATEI OMALE

“…Potential solutions include skill development programs, microfinance initiatives, formalization and regulation, promoting inclusivity, and government collaboration. …”
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Exploring the impact of deepfake technology on public trust and media manipulation: A scoping review by Eko Putra Boediman

“… Deepfake technology, an AI-driven method for synthesizing hyper-realistic yet fabricated content, has raised concerns regarding public trust and media manipulation. …”
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A multidisciplinary protocol for reducing excessive and maintaining a healthy body weight in the personalized management of chronic diseases in children and adults. by Ivana Banić, Marija Jankić, Adrijana Miletić Gospić, Katarina Pentek, Petra Anić, Tajana Burkuš, Krešimir Hrg, Karmen Zadro, Jelena Miličević, Ivana Šuljić, Marcel Lipej, Davor Plavec, Lenkica Penava, Mirjana Turkalj

“…The programme will involve meals replacement (standard and innovative formulas), dietary program and nutritional counseling, physical activity and other individually tailored measures according specific disease phenotypes and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms in each participant. …”
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