SELF-HELP SKILLS OF PUPILS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY: A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH by Udeme Samuel Jacob, Jace Pillay, Amos Olajuwon Olukanni, Genevieve Chimaoge Ebulum

“…The play way and social story method instructional packages on self-help skills were two treatment packages. Performance Assessment of Self-care Skills (PASS) and parental socioeconomic scales was used to collect data. …”
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An Act of Love: Three Experiences of Self-Decolonization in the Academic Community of the United Kingdom by Keren Poliah, Vashti Suwa Gbolagun, John Yuen Ka Keung, Hannah Helm, David Junior Gilbert

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EFFECTS OF WASTE STEEL FIBRES ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MODIFIED SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE by ABIOLA ADEBANJO, MUTIU KAREEM, OLUWOLE OLAWUYI, KAZEEM ISHOLA, AYOMIPO ODEFEMI

“… Waste Steel Fibre (WSF) and Rice Husk Ash (RHA) were used in the production of Self Compacting Concrete (SCC). Seven variants of SCC mixes were prepared. …”
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On Features of Self-Determination of Adolescent of Indigenous Peoples of Far North (Nenets Adolescents) by Y. Y. Lezina, T. M. Bostandzhiyeva

“…The problem of formation of ethnic identity of Nenets adolescents is considered from positions of influence of those socio-economic and political processes that led to the loss of language, traditions and customs, that are the important component of ethnic identity and self-determination. The article focuses on the initial marginality of self-determination of Nenets adolescent. …”
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SEM approach to assess self-efficacy and social capital of producer’s organizations in Chhattisgarh by JOSHI S K, UPADHYAY R, GAURAHA A K

“…Compared to the individual method, grassroots initiatives on the collectivization of marginalized rural communities can enhance their support for livelihood in terms of income, self-respect, negotiating power, etc. …”
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Re-evaluation of the impact of wall retention on Tritium-self-sufficiency in fusion reactors by K. Schmid

“…These calculations show that T-wall-retention only affects T-self-sufficiency when the T-breeding ratio (TBR) is so low that the power plant is only marginally T-self-sufficient. …”
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Foreign Soldiers in Yakup Kadri’s Novel Sodom and Gomorrah in the Context of the Self and the Other by Birol Bulut

“…This study examines the concepts of self and the other through the foreign soldiers who are the heroes in the novel Sodom and Gomorrah by taking into account historical and sociological perspectives.…”
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How do foreign language learning experiences influence the self-reference effect? by Xiaonan Dong, Jianshe Wu

“…Notably, advanced learners with extensive English experience are more influenced by Western independent self-construal than beginners, leading them to focus more on highly self-related information and exhibit a stronger self-reference effect.…”
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“Very Misunderstood”: Self-Perceived Social Communication Experiences of Autistic Young Adults by Aieshea L. Banks, Karen J. Mainess, Heather Javaherian, Misaki N. Natsuaki

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Perspectives of stakeholders on enhancing access to self-injectable contraception in rural South Sudan by Grace W. Kimemia, Mamothena Carol Mothupi, Lual Agok Luka, Teresia Macharia, Sidonia Akon, Alom Atak Ayom, Lual James Baak, Amijong Deng, Kadra Noor, Taban John Mark, Naoko Kozuki

“…The findings further showed that expanding the entry points for self-injectable contraception within the community by involving community health workers (CHW) as providers has the potential to reach a wider audience, including first-time users and marginalized groups. …”
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Performance and Stability Analysis of Built-In Self-Read and Write Assist 10T SRAM Cell by Chokkakula Ganesh, Fazal Noorbasha

“…This work presents the performance and stability analysis of the proposed built-in self-read and write assist 10T SRAM (BSRWA 10T) for better performance in terms of thermal stability and fast write access, which is suitable for military and aerospace applications. …”
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Assessment of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence Software in Identifying Common Periodontal and Restorative Dental Conditions (Marginal Bone Loss, Periapical Lesion... by Wael I. Ibraheem, Saurabh Jain, Mohammed Naji Ayoub, Mohammed Ahmed Namazi, Amjad Ismail Alfaqih, Aparna Aggarwal, Abdullah A. Meshni, Ammar Almarghlani, Abdulkareem Abdullah Alhumaidan

“…All the data was recorded using a self-designed Performa. <b>Results:</b> The sensitivity of the AI software in detecting caries, periapical lesions, crowns, open crown margins, restoration, endodontic treatment, calculus, and marginal bone loss was 91.0%, 86.6%, 97.1%, 82.6%, 89.3%, 93.4%, 80.2%, and 91.1%, respectively. …”
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Comparison of the clinical parameters of restorations performed with total-etch and self-etch adhesive techniques by Z. S. Khabadze, M. Yu. Dashtieva, M. M. Borlakova, A. K. Urazgulov, D. P. Smirnov, Z. V. Kozlova, T. A. Eliseeva, M. V. Kostinskaya, A. V. Shegai

“…Total-etch groups showed better marginal adaptation in 11 of 19 studies. 11 of 17 studies recorded the least marginal staining using the total-etch technique. …”
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Validating self-administration as an agile modality for high-frequency diet quality data collection. by Rhys Manners, Anna W Herforth, Maria Delfine, Rosil Hesen, Didier Nkubito, Karin Borgonjen-van den Berg, Eric Matsiko, Marguerite Niyibituronsa, Betül T M Uyar, Elise F Talsma

“…Our results confirm self-administered reporting by mobile-phone as a valid, low-cost method for collecting dietary data, with only marginal (yet significant for some subgroups) differences in agreement rates, compared to enumerated data. …”
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Adaptation assessment of all-ceramic self-glazed versus conventional zirconia implant abutments by Rong Li, Yushu Liu, Jinxing Sun, Rui Zhang

“…Abstract Background Self-glazed zirconia (SGZ), produced using a novel additive 3D gel deposition technology, has recently been employed to fabricate zirconia abutments. …”
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Making people meet: volunteers’ contributions to social connection for the well-being of self and others by Nina Petersen Reed, Julia Hagen

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Sustainable wine preferences in China: scenario-specific insights for self-consumption and gift-giving by Ding Hu, Ye Ding, Yinchu Zeng

“…Through a three-step analysis—evaluating the relative importance of attributes, marginal effects, and willingness to pay—we identify five distinct consumer segments based on two independent samples: “Price-Sensitive Consumers,” “Well-Known Area Followers,” and “China-Wine Enthusiasts” for self-consumption, and “Packaging Lovers” and “Organic Supporters” for gift-giving. …”
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A reward self-bias leads to more optimal foraging for ourselves than others by Luis Sebastian Contreras-Huerta, M. Andrea Pisauro, Svenja Küchenhoff, Arno Gekiere, Campbell Le Heron, Patricia L. Lockwood, Matthew A. J. Apps

“…Abstract People are self-biased for rewards. We place a higher value on rewards if we receive them than if other people do. …”
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Examining the relationship between reproductive empowerment and contraceptive self-injection: Tackling the endogeneity problem. by Megan M Lydon, Holly M Burke, Katherine M Anfinson, Tihut Mulugeta, Aderaw Anteneh, Teferi Teklu, Mario Chen

“…The final model did not identify a significant relationship between desire to continue self-injecting and empowerment. The test of exogeneity was marginally significant (p = 0.08).…”
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Self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ping Teresa Yeh, Caitlin E Kennedy, Hugo de Vuyst, Manjulaa Narasimhan

“…No studies measured screening frequency or social harms/adverse events.Conclusion A growing evidence base, mainly from high-income countries and with significant heterogeneity, suggests HPV self-sampling can increase cervical cancer screening uptake compared with standard of care, with a marginal effect on linkage to clinical assessment/treatment.Systematic review registration number PROSPERO CRD42018114871.…”
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