The role of digital supply chain practices in enhancing firm performance by Tahsina Khan, Md Mehedi Hasan Emon

“…Through increased operational efficiency, streamlined logistics, and improved decision-making, the results show that Digital Supply Chain Practices (DSCP) are essential for boosting company performance. …”
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Design of Ready-to-Use “Ball-in-Ball” <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Microsphere Based on Novel Cryoprotectant and Drop Freeze-Drying Technology: Effective Preservation and Applicati... by Zile Wang, Dongdong Chen, Xiaomei Zheng, Yuqing Li, Shaoqian Jiang, Yanfei Chen, Jingjian Jia, Libo Yu, Tao Peng

“…Additionally, it shows desirable protective efficiency for other Gram-positive bacteria. The molding of microspheres is efficient and cost-effective, demonstrating good uniformity and stability without the need for pre-freezing. …”
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The impact of container yard layout on the cargo handling time of external transport vehicles in an intermodal terminal by Roland Jachimowski, Michał Kłodawski

“…The research not only provides quantitative evidence on the operational consequences of yard design decisions but also offers practical insights for terminal planners and operators. …”
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Understanding Recruiters’ Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Technology Acceptance Model by Filomena Almeida, Ana Junça Silva, Sara L. Lopes, Isabel Braz

“…The second study employed a quantitative confirmatory approach, utilizing an online questionnaire completed by 355 recruiters. …”
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Rentabilidad de la gestión del mantenimiento en los centrales azucareros cubanos. // Profitability of maintenance management in Cuban sugar cane factories. by C. Batista Rodríguez, B. Chacón Ramírez, O. Guerrero Pérez

“…</p><p><br />Palabras claves: Rentabilidad, gestión de mantenimiento, centrales azucareros, indicador de rentabilid</p><p>__________________________________________________________________</p><p>Abstract<br />In order to evaluate in a proper manner the efficiency of maintenance management in sugar cane factories and its directive<br />personnel, it is necessary to have quantitative indicators that reflect the results and integral evolution of the technicalorganizational<br />and economic work of the activity. …”
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Research on the application of magnetic separation technology for the removal of black powder in natural gas pipelines by Hongwei YANG, Tianyu ZHANG, Fang LIU, Zhen LIU, Junxian CHEN, Wengang YANG

“…Additionally, an experimental platform was established to test the separation efficiency of the magnetic systems under different matrix layout parameters and to validate the simulation results. …”
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Antivirus and antibacterial filters for face masks based on silver quantum dots by Jokanović Vukoman, Zdravković Nemanja, Petrović Božana, Živković Marija, Biočanin Vladimir, Aleksić Ema, Milutinović Jovana, Petrović Tamaš

“…In vitro assays showed extremely high efficiency of these filters in destroying S. aureus and SARS-CoV-2 virus. …”
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Minimally Invasive Root Canal Cleaning: Evaluating Supplementary Irrigation Techniques by Alissa Tiscareño, P. S. Ortolani-Seltenerich, Ana Ramírez-Muñoz, Omar Pérez-Ron, Pedro M. Mendez S, Carmen Leal-Moya, Giulia Malvicini, Gaya C. S. Vieira, Alejandro R. Pérez

“…Following this preparation, the specified irrigation techniques were applied to the respective groups. Quantitative evaluations of pre- and post-irrigation images were performed to assess the efficiency of tissue removal along the entire length of the canal and in the apical, middle, and coronal thirds. …”
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Stakeholders' perspective on smart farming robotic solutions by George Papadopoulos, Maria-Zoi Papantonatou, Havva Uyar, Konstantinos Nychas, Vasilis Psiroukis, Aikaterini Kasimati, Ard Nieuwenhuizen, Frits K. Van Evert, Spyros Fountas

“…Agricultural stakeholders highlighted key benefits such as labour reduction, cost efficiency, and improved productivity, alongside challenges like high initial costs, technical skill gaps, and scepticism, particularly among older generations. …”
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Research progress of genome-wide association study by Duan Zhongqu, Zhu Jun

“…GWAS typically focuses on associations between genetic markers and quantitative traits in natural populations and takes advantage of recombination events in the evolutionary history. …”
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Using New York City’s Geographic Data in an Innovative Application of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to Produce Cooling Comparisons of Urban Design by Yuanyuan Li, Lina Zhao, Hao Zheng, Xiaozhou Yang

“…This study employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative metrics to evaluate the performance of different model stages, selecting the most accurate model as the final experimental framework. …”
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Development experience of information system for ranking of academic and pedagogical staff by A. A. Chernousov, E. V. Vavilova

“…The aim of this work is research of algorithms for quantitative assessment of intellectual potential (rating) of academic and pedagogical staff in higher educational institutions, as well as the development of technology for the application of these algorithms in practice.Materials and methods. …”
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From life cycle assessment to grass‐based agriculture: A review and application by Yutong Li, Shu Jin, Xiaoping Xin, Yi An, Lili Huo, Changliang Shao, Lulu Wang, Xiaoyu Zhu

“…Abstract Life cycle assessment (LCA) serves as an essential tool for the quantitative evaluation of production efficiency, environmental impacts, and sustainability across the entire life cycle of grass‐based agricultural systems. …”
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Effect of lincRNA-EPS/miR-24-3p/BMP2 signal axis on enamel development: An experimental study in vitro by YU Xiujun, SU Jiansheng

“…[Methods:] The overexpressed plasmid of lincRNA-EPS and miR-24-3p mimics were transfected into LS8 cells and their transfection efficiency was detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). …”
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MRI quantified enlarged perivascular space volumes as imaging biomarkers correlating with severity of anxiety depression in young adults with long-time mobile phone use by Li Li, Yalan Wu, Jiaojiao Wu, Bin Li, Rui Hua, Feng Shi, Lizhou Chen, Yeke Wu

“…For classifying depression status, eight features were selected to construct a K nearest neighbors model with an AUC value of 0.931 (95%CI 0.814-1.000) in the testing dataset.DiscussionThe utilization of MRI-quantified EPVS metrics combined with machine-learning algorithms presents a promising method for evaluating severity of anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with LTMPU, which might introduce a non-invasive, objective, and quantitative approach to enhance diagnostic efficiency and guide personalized treatment strategies.…”
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Strawberry Freshness Assessment by Hyperspectral Imaging by Georgiy V. Nesterov, Anastasia V. Guryleva, Milana O. Sharikova, Svetlana A. Sukhanova, Alexander S. Machikhin

“…The developed methodology for quantitative analysis of strawberry freshness stands out for its precision, objectivity, efficiency, and automation. …”
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Genetic diversity, population structure in a historical panel of Brazilian soybean cultivars. by Adriel Carlos da Silva, Danielle C Gregorio da Silva, Everton Geraldo Capote Ferreira, Ricardo V Abdelnoor, Aluízio Borém, Carlos Arrabal Arias, Marcelo F Oliveira, Marcio Elias F de Oliveira, Francismar Corrêa Marcelino-Guimarães

“…We identified 123 genomic regions under selection among the groups of Brazilian cultivars associated with 440 quantitative trait loci (QTLs), revealing regions fixed across the breeding process associated with yield, disease resistance, water efficiency use, and others.…”
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Digital Technologies in Urban Regeneration: A Systematic Literature Review from the Perspectives of Stakeholders, Scales, and Stages by Xiaer Xiahou, Xingyuan Ding, Peng Chen, Yuchong Qian, Hongyu Jin

“…With the fast advancement of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and big data, these technologies have extensively penetrated various dimensions of urban regeneration, from planning and design to implementation and post-operation management, providing new possibilities for improving urban regeneration efficiency and quality. However, the existing literature lacks a systematic evaluation of technology application patterns across different project scales and phases, comprehensive analysis of stakeholder–technology interactions, and quantitative assessment of technology distribution throughout the urban regeneration lifecycle. …”
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Development of cleaved amplified polymorphic sequence marker for powdery mildew resistance in Korean malting barley using QTL-seq by Jin-Cheon Park, Young-Mi Yoon, Chang-Hyun Lee, On-Sook Hur, Sang-Min Kim

“…Candidate gene expression was analyzed using real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR.ResultsA total of 2,130 common variants were identified in two regions of chromosome 1H (6,940,595–18,008,713 bp and 19,363,700–20,551,018 bp). …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Abattoir Workers Towards Waste Management in Slaughterhouses in Kampala City, Uganda by Sserubula JP, Jemba P, Twinamatsiko R

“…Study participants for quantitative research were recruited using a stratified random sampling technique and data analysed descriptively while purposive sampling was used for KIIs and FGDs and data analysed thematically.Results: The study found that 71.6% of workers had good knowledge of abattoir waste management, although gaps in waste sorting were identified. …”
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