A Learning-Enhanced Metaheuristic Algorithm for Multi-Zone Orienteering Problem with Time Windows by Hongwu Li, Yongqi Luo, Yanru Chen, Yangsheng Jiang

“…Inspired by real-world logistics scenarios, in this paper, we introduce a new variant of the Orienteering Problem known as the Multi-zone Orienteering Problem with Time Windows (MzOPTW). …”
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Does the perceived utility of rubrics boost speaker confidence? A study in business organization courses by Domingo Verano-Tacoronte, Alicia Bolívar-Cruz

“… In a real academic context, taking the classroom as a reference, this research analyzes the utility that students on two university degree programs give to a rubric for preparing oral presentations. …”
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Digitization of retail as a factor of growth in consumer loyalty by I. V. Penkova, N. Yu. Voziyanova

“…An analysis of the capabilities of digital technologies has shown that their use makes it possible to ensure: personalized consumer interaction with the company’s brand, the development of individualized loyalty programs, multi-channel communication, emotional satisfaction of consumers, which generally helps to increase consumer loyalty and the formation of a positive attitude towards the retailer’s brand.…”
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The Knowledge Triangle in the Healthcare Sector — The Case of Three Medical Faculties in Norway by Siri Brorstad Borlaug, Siri Aanstad

“… The paper investigates the social role of education and the relevance of university programs to the real needs of society, which has gained especial political importance in recent years. …”
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The Role of Smart Technologies in Enhancing the Ecological Passive Defense of Tehran by Mohammad Ali Khaliji

“…The results suggest that the lack of integration between these technologies and passive defense programs remains a primary challenge in Tehran’s ecological management.…”
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Optometry students’ views on preparing for private practice via standardised patient simulation by Elzana Kempen, Mathys J. Labuschagne, Mpho P. Jama

“…The findings offer insights that can guide other optometry programs using SPs to support students’ holistic development, enhancing their professionalism and readiness for practice.…”
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Available Rights of Persons with Disabilities from Their Mothers' Perspectives in Zagazig City by Gamalat M. Abd El-Ghany, Maha M. Abdelaziz

“…Conclusion: There is a gap between the rights of the PWDs in Act and the implementation of these rights in real life, as stated by the mothers of the current study. …”
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A CHATBOT FOR POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION DISSEMINATION by Umar Emmanuel, Odulaja Godwin Oluwaseyi, Babatunde Akinbowale Nathanie

“…The Chatbot was designed using HTML, CSS, and ReactJava programming languages while the database was designed using PHP and MySQL Database. …”
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Live birth rates in natural compared to artificial frozen blastocyst transfer cycles by Romana Dmitrovic, Maja Banovic, Karolina Poljak Panic, Sanja Vujisic

“…Among the various approaches, the natural cycle and artificially programmed cycles are commonly employed. However, no established guidelines currently recommend a preferred method. …”
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Ways to ensure full verification of victims and their importance in the effective use of insurance funds in Ukraine by Tetiana Blazhynska, Volodymyr Kudin, Andrii Onyshchenko, Oksana Khorvatova, Yuliia Lisovska

“…The findings reveal that Ukraine lacks real-time verification, automated fraud detection, and centralized data integration, leading to financial losses and delays in compensating victims. …”
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The Hybrid Modern Network Model: A Multi-Technique Framework for Comprehensive Network Analysis by Theodoros Kyriazos, Mary Poga

“…This research addresses the limitations of traditional network models in capturing the complexity and dynamics of real-world social networks. Motivated by the need for a more comprehensive and flexible framework, the study introduces the Hybrid Modern Network Model (HMNM). …”
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Remote Digital Solutions for Organization of Treatment and Monitoring of Patients with Heart Failure Abroad by N. N. Kamynina, D. A. Andreev

“…Research programs should take into account all the possibilities of modern technologies in order to find and standardize the best approaches.…”
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Hate Speech Detection and Online Public Opinion Regulation Using Support Vector Machine Algorithm: Application and Impact on Social Media by Siyuan Li, Zhi Li

“…Data collection leverages social media APIs (Application Programming Interface) and customized crawlers with OAuth2.0 authentication and keyword filtering, ensuring relevance. …”
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A Survey of Communications and Networking Technologies for Energy Management in Buildings and Home Automation by Aravind Kailas, Valentina Cecchi, Arindam Mukherjee

“…Deploying bi-directional smart meters and home energy management (HEM) agents that provision real-time usage monitoring and remote control, will enable HEM in “smart households.” …”
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WebGIS-based decision support system for soil erosion risk assessment for Guder River catchment, Ethiopia by Kedir Kemal Hajisheko, Karuturi Venkata Suryabhagavan, Karuturi Soumya

“…The WebGIS tool developed is powerful and user-friendly portal that enables non-technical users to access real-time soil erosion data and better understand soil conservation programs, helping them identify measures to reduce soil erosion in the watershed. …”
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ISCCO: a deep learning feature extraction-based strategy framework for dynamic minimization of supply chain transportation cost losses by Yangyan Li, Tingting Chen

“…Additionally, ISCCO optimized goods allocation using a genetic algorithm enhanced integer linear programming model. By integrating real-time demand data, ISCCO dynamically adjusts the allocation of resources to minimize transportation inefficiencies. …”
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Determination of Leaf Area in Some Grape Varieties and Grape Rootstocks by Adem Yağcı, Seda Sucu, Namık Yıldız

“…Various tools and methods (planimetry, leaf area meter, width-product, weight-area calculation, image processing programs, etc.) are used in determining leaf area. …”
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The 16-year psychological journey of amputee survivors of the Wenchuan earthquake: a qualitative study by Dirui Yan, Tingting Tang, Yixiu Liu

“…Abstract To describe the real psychological experiences of amputee survivors 16 years after the Wenchuan earthquake and explore their psychological journey over this period. …”
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AI Chatbots in Education: Challenges and Opportunities by Narius Farhad Davar, M. Ali Akber Dewan, Xiaokun Zhang

“…AI chatbots like ChatGPT can function as virtual tutoring assistants, fostering an adaptive learning environment by aiding students with various learning activities, such as learning programming languages and foreign languages, understanding complex concepts, assisting with research activities, and providing real-time feedback. …”
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Non-invasive biopsy diagnosis of diabetic kidney disease via deep learning applied to retinal images: a population-based study by Ziyao Meng, MEng, Zhouyu Guan, MD, Shujie Yu, MBBS, Yilan Wu, BSc, Yaoning Zhao, BSc, Jie Shen, PhD, Cynthia Ciwei Lim, MMed, Tingli Chen, MD, Dawei Yang, PhD, An Ran Ran, PhD, Feng He, MSc, Haslina Hamzah, BSc, Sarkaaj Singh, MSc, Anis Syazwani Abd Raof, MSc, Jian Wen Samuel Lee-Boey, MBBS, ProfMBBS Soo-Kun Lim, MBBS, ProfMD Xufang Sun, MBBS, Shuwang Ge, MD, ProfMD Gang Xu, MD, Prof Hua Su, MD, Yang Cheng, MD, Feng Lu, PhD, ProfPhD Xiaofei Liao, PhD, ProfPhD Hai Jin, PhD, Chenxin Deng, MMed, Lei Ruan, MD, ProfMD Cuntai Zhang, MD, Chan Wu, MD, ProfMD Rongping Dai, MD, Yixiao Jin, MSc, Wenxiao Wang, PhD, Tingyao Li, BSc, Ruhan Liu, PhD, Jiajia Li, PhD, Jia Shu, BEng, Yuwei Lu, MBBS, Xiangning Wang, MD, Qiang Wu, MD, Yiming Qin, BEng, Jin Tang, MD, Xiaohua Sheng, MD, Qiong Jiao, MD, ProfPhD Xiaokang Yang, MD, ProfPhD Minyi Guo, MD, Gareth J McKay, PhD, ProfPhD Ruth E Hogg, PhD, Gerald Liew, MBBS, Evelyn Yi Lyn Chee, PhD, ProfPhD Wynne Hsu, PhD, ProfPhD Mong Li Lee, PhD, Simon Szeto, MBChB, ProfMD Andrea O Y Luk, MBChB, ProfMD Juliana C N Chan, MBChB, Carol Y Cheung, PhD, Gavin Siew Wei Tan, FRCSEd, Yih-Chung Tham, PhD, ProfMD PhD Ching-Yu Cheng, PhD, Charumathi Sabanayagam, MD PhD, ProfPhD Lee-Ling Lim, MD PhD, ProfMD PhD Weiping Jia, MD PhD, ProfMD PhD Huating Li, MD PhD, Bin Sheng, Prof, Tien Yin Wong, Prof

“…Funding: National Key R & D Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Beijing Natural Science Foundation, Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty, Shanghai Research Centre for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Innovative research team of high-level local universities in Shanghai, Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project, Clinical Special Program of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, and the three-year action plan to strengthen the construction of public health system in Shanghai.…”
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