Finite element analysis of the critical stress for bone resorption around the orthodontic anchoring screw in midpalatal area during distalization of the maxillary dental arch by Toshihiro Yoneyama, Yasuki Uchida, Yasuhiro Namura, Mizuki Inaba, Yu Gakiya, Rie Shinohara, Yuki Kurisu, Mitsuru Motoyoshi

“…The maximum stress was analysed using the traction force as a variable, and the correlation between the force and maximum stress in each model was examined, focusing on unfused sutures.Results In the median placement models, the maximum stress exceeded the critical value (28.0 MPa) when the traction force was 3.0 N, regardless of the force direction. …”
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Association of alkaline phosphatase to albumin ratio with all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with cirrhosis: a retrospective study by Hongye Peng, Tao Zheng, Na Zeng, Yating Han, Zuohu Niu, Yu Wang, Shaojie Duan

“…Furthermore, we explored the predictive value of the APAR index in different populations of cirrhosis through subgroup analysis. …”
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Assessing the Predictive Accuracy of Popular Comorbidity Indices in Total Ankle Arthroplasty Outcomes by Weston E. McDonald BS, Alexander S. Guareshi BS, Joshua L. Morningstar BS, Daniel J. Scott MBA, MD, Christopher E. Gross MD

“…Examination of each model’s predictive ability found mortality was the only variable that both ECI (AUC=0.88, 95%Confidence Interval [CI]= 0.77–1.00) and CCI (AUC=0.88; 95% CI=0.79–0.96) were able to predict with excellent capability. …”
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Dynamic Behaviors in Coupled Neuron System with the Excitatory and Inhibitory Autapse under Electromagnetic Induction by Ying Xu, Ya Jia, John Billy Kirunda, Jian Shen, Mengyan Ge, Lulu Lu, Qiming Pei

“…By increasing the chemical synaptic feedback gain, we observe a transition from mixed oscillatory to periodic state at a critical value. In addition, two Hopf bifurcation points are found with the change of the external stimuli, and the state of neuron discharge is influenced by initial values. …”
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The Influence of Electronic Word-of-Mouth (eWOM) on Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Bangladesh by Mitanur Rahman, Md. Nasir Mia

“…In this era of technology, electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) is an influential factor that can impact tourists’ behavior and decision-making. This study is aimed at exploring the influence of eWOM on promoting sustainable tourism in Bangladesh. …”
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Parameters Affecting Length of Stay Among Neurosurgical Patients in an Intensive Care Unit by Phuping Akavipat, Jadsada Thinkhamrop, Bandit Thinkhamrop, Wimonrat Sriraj

“…Aim: to determine the predictive factors on the length of stay of neurosurgical patients in the ICU setting. …”
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COMPARISON OF CONTROL CHART X ̅ BASED ON MEDIAN ABSOLUTE DEVIATION WITH S by Mayashari Mayashari, Erna Tri Herdiani, Anisa Anisa

“…The performance of the control chart  based on MAD is better at detecting changes in the process than the control chart   based on  because it has a relatively smaller ARL value.…”
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Impact of Toxic Work Environment and Well-Being on Life Satisfaction: Mediation of Servant Leadership by Rahat Anwar Khan, Azam Anwar Khan, Muhammad Waqas

“…The findings show that servant leadership is positively, significantly and partially mediates the relation between these variables. Implications/Originality/Value: It is found that all the variable except self-efficacy have negative and significant relationship with life satisfaction in absence of servant leadership. …”
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SIGNIFICANT FACTORS INFLUENCING HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA AT SANTO YUSUF MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL, NORTH JAKARTA USING BINARY LOGISTIC REGRESSION by Elsa Anna Pratiwi, Nunung Nurhayati, Idha Sihwaningrum

“…Based on  the odds ratio  value for each variable, it can be concluded that babies with abnormal birth processes have a risk of hyperbilirubinemia of 2.9628 times greater than babies with normal births. …”
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Investigating the effect of innovation capabilities on the relationship between international orientation and export performance by Hossein Norouzi, Mehdi Etemadi Far, Farzaneh Azmayesh Fard

“…Purpose: The purpose of this research is to achieve a better understanding of the development of organizational capabilities of knowledge-based companies and to improve their export performance. Also, this study aims to help the performance of these companies in international markets by measuring international orientation.Methodology: In order to achieve the stated goals, a questionnaire was distributed among 219 knowledge-based companies that had a history of exporting, of which the information of 205 questionnaires was used for analysis using structural equations and Smart PLS software.Findings: Based on the findings of this study, it can be seen that the three variables of international orientation, innovation capabilities and export performance have a positive and significant relationship with each other. …”
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Co-opted boards and bidder performance by Syed Shams, Hoa Luong, Nafisa Zabeen Ovi

“…Defining co-opted directors as those who join a company’s board after an incumbent chief executive officer assumes office, this study aims to investigate the influence of co-opted boards on bidder performance. …”
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Predictive factors for complete pathologic response in luminal breast cancer: impact of ki67 and HER2 low expression by Isabel Miras, Ana Gil, Marta Benavent, María Ángeles Castilla, Begoña Vieites, María Ángeles Dominguez-Cejudo, Sonia Molina-Pinelo, Lina Alfaro, Javier Frutos, Manuel Ruiz-Borrego, Alejandro Falcón, Mónica Cejuela, Javier Salvador-Bofill

“…Using ki67 as a continuous variable and applying the receiver operating characteristic curves method. …”
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Corporate governance and cost of equity capital: the mediation role of accounting conservatism by Jacobus Widiatmoko, Maria Goretti Kentris Indarti

“…Research aims: This study examines the effect of corporate governance as proxied by institutional and managerial ownership and profitability on the cost of equity capital, both directly and indirectly, through accounting conservatism as a mediating variable. …”
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The Effect of Game-Based Learning Model Supported by ROMERE Teaching Aids on Elementary School Students' Learning Activity by Miftahul Jannah, Anni Malihatul Hawa

“… This study aims to determine the effect of the Game-based Learning model supported by ROMERE teaching aids on student learning activity. …”
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On optimization of substrate removal in a bioreactor with wall attached and suspended bacteria by Alma Mašić, Hermann J. Eberl

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Steering through the landscape: a study on entrepreneurs' perceptions of business environments by Gelmar García-Vidal, Laritza Guzmán-Vilar, Alexander Sánchez-Rodríguez, Reyner Pérez-Campdesuñer, Rodobaldo Martínez-Vivar

“…The data was collected through a self-administered cross-sectional survey questionnaire that aimed to get SME owner-managers to describe how they perceive their environment making a combination of the value of each variable. …”
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Analysis of Teachers’ Visual Behaviour in Classes: A Systematic Review by Rodrigo Mendes, Mário Pereira, Paulo Nobre, Gonçalo Dias

“…The scientific research in this area would benefit from more standardized and robust methodologies that allow more reliable analyses of the added value of eye tracking technology.…”
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Empowerment strategy for people with disabilities through nonformal batik education program by Sungkowo Edy Mulyono, Ghanis Putra Widhanarto, Joko Sutarto, Abdul Malik, Imam Shofwan

“…It is concluded that there are three main strategies for empowering people with disabilities: (1) awareness of people with disabilities and their parents of people by providing direction and motivation so that people with disabilities have the skills to support their future and are no longer dependent on their parents and families; (2) the formation of disability community groups to facilitate interaction among people with disabilities or with society and increase self-confidence; (3) implementation of education and training so that people with disabilities have skills for a livelihood by working in industries or entrepreneur. The value of the variable competency test positively influences the achievement of disability work with a regression coefficient of 0.07. …”
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Knowledge management orientation as a driver of competitive performance: Evidence from Polish SMEs in the aviation industry by Bogdan Wierzbiński, Piotr Zaborek, Małgorzata Wosiek, Tomasz Surmacz

“… Objective: This study aimed to investigate the role of knowledge management orientation (KMO) in small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) as a driver of competitive position, with customer orientation and participation in international networks as mediating variables. …”
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ESTIMATING AND ANALYSING OF DEMAND FUNCTION FOR POULTRY IN IRAQ ROR THE PERIOD (1990 - 2009) by Salim Al-Youzbaki, Suha Mohammad Ahmad Al_Hmdany

“…The study aimed assessment and analysis of the demand function for poultry meat in Iraq for a period (1990-2009) once without changing time and again with the time factor as well as find food gap and the values ​​of elasticities (price and Aldkhalah and Cross) and predict the required quantities of this meat in the coming years. …”
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