The relationship between a numbers of administrative instructions in implementation the process of reducing employees by Agreen Abdoulla Azeez, Tarik Atan

“…Coronbach. (1951) Coefficient of Alpha and Internal Structure of Test, Psychometrika, 16(3) Manfred, F. …”
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Research on shale lamination types and logging characterization methods: A case study of the Funing Formation Member 2 in Gaoyou Sag, Subei Basin by TANG Lei, LIAO Wenting, XIA Lianjun, MA Jie, ZHANG Juan

“…Water depth increases, and the shale gradually transitions to blocky structure. The content of gray and muddy minerals decreases, limiting the development of gray and muddy laminations. …”
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NARRATIVE CODE OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S NOVEL THE SCARLET LETTER by Lyudmyla М. Kulakevych, Liudmyla Ye. Haponova

“…It has been established that the complex narrative structure of the novel is evident even at the lev- el of its framing apparatus: the work is intertwined with an essay originally conceived as a preface rather than as a separate, independent text. …”
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Expression characteristics and functional identification of PpD2 gene in peach (Prunus persica) by XIE Hefang, ZHANG Yajia, ZHANG Junjie, LIAN Xiaodong, ZHANG Haipeng, CHENG Jun, WANG Wei, HOU Nan, WANG Lei, ZHENG Xianbo, FENG Jiancan, WANG Xiaobei, TAN Bin

“…In this context, pillar peach germplasm, which exhibits smaller branch angles and fewer secondary branches, offers a promising alternative for improving tree structure. Optimizing tree architecture can enhance light interception, reduce labor inputs, and improve fruit quality, thereby contributing to sustainable peach production. …”
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High-Performance Self-Powered Broadband Photodetectors Based on a Bi₂Se₃ Topological Insulator/ReSe₂ Heterojunction for Signal Transmission by Yun Wei, Peng Wan, Lijian Li, Tao He, Wanyu Ma, Tong Xu, Bingwang Yang, Shulin Sha, Caixia Kan, Mingming Jiang

“…The high performance can be attributed to the suitable energy band structure of Bi<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mo>⁢</mo><mn>2</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula>Se<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mo>⁢</mo><mn>3</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula>/ReSe<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mo>⁢</mo><mn>2</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> and high carrier mobility in surface states of Bi<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mo>⁢</mo><mn>2</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula>Se<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mo>⁢</mo><mn>3</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula>. …”
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Differential Effects of Gynecological and Chronological Age on Low Birth Weight and Small for Gestational Age by Reyna Sámano, Gabriela Chico-Barba, Estela Godínez-Martínez, Hugo Martínez-Rojano, Ashley Díaz-Medina, María Hernández-Trejo, Pablo César Navarro-Vargas, María Eugenia Flores-Quijano, María Eugenia Mendoza-Flores, Valeria Sujey Luna-Espinosa

“…Calculations were adjusted for the following variables: marital status, maternal education, occupation, educational lag, family structure, socioeconomic level, pre-pregnancy body mass index, and initiation of prenatal care. …”
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GRAPHIC NOVEL TRANSLATION: SEMIOTIC AND MULTIMODAL PERSPECTIVE by Anna V. Khodorenko.

“…The objectives of the article are to outline the iconic-textual structure of the graphic novel under the analysis, to characterise the visual level of the investigated graphic novel, to generalise arising problems to the translator. …”
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Modelling decadal trends and the impact of extreme events on carbon fluxes in a temperate deciduous forest using a terrestrial biosphere model by T. Thum, T. Miinalainen, T. Miinalainen, O. Seppälä, H. Croft, C. Rogers, R. Staebler, S. Caldararu, S. Zaehle

“…The close coupling between the nitrogen and carbon cycles controls plant productivity and shapes the structure and functional dynamics of ecosystems. However, how carbon and nitrogen interactions affect both carbon fluxes and plant functional traits in dynamic ecotones, which are experiencing biotic and abiotic changes, remains unclear. …”
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The glaciers of the Dolomites: the last 40 years of melting by A. Securo, A. Securo, A. Securo, C. Del Gobbo, G. Baccolo, G. Baccolo, C. Barbante, C. Barbante, C. Barbante, M. Citterio, M. Citterio, F. De Blasi, F. De Blasi, F. De Blasi, M. Marcer, M. Marcer, M. Valt, R. R. Colucci, R. R. Colucci, R. R. Colucci

“…Calculations are based on geodetic data: high resolution and accuracy are obtained with uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), structure from motion (SfM), and airborne light detection and ranging (lidar) methods, from 2010 to 2023. …”
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The effects of step-wise improvement of forage combination in total mixed rations on fatty acid profile in the rumen and milk of Holstein cows by Sarvvl BAI, Zhi-jun CAO, Xin JIN, Ya-jing WANG, Hong-jian YANG, Sheng-li LI

“…In response to the forage combination, ruminal concentration of C16:0, C18:2n-6 and C18:3n-3 linearly increased against their dietary intakes (P<0.10). …”
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Research on Energy-Saving Control of Automotive PEMFC Thermal Management System Based on Optimal Operating Temperature Tracking by Qi Jiang, Shusheng Xiong, Baoquan Sun, Ping Chen, Huipeng Chen, Shaopeng Zhu

“…For MPC controller design, the TMS model was linearized and discretized, yielding a predictive model adaptable to different load demands for stack temperature across the full operating range. …”
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Mechanical behavior of waste rock-based geopolymer as a sustainable backfill material: Strength evolution and fracture mechanisms by Yu Tian, Zhile Wang, Shiyuan Li, Chuning Ji, Chuangang Gong, Abdoul Wahab, Shengkang Zhang, Zhongchen Ao

“…Increasing slag replacement reduces compressive strength linearly, with 5 MPa decline per 10 % increase in slag content. …”
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Development and Validation of a Highly Sensitive LC–MS/MS Method for the Precise Quantification of Sitagliptin in Human Plasma and Its Application to Pharmacokinetic Study by Yuna Song, Wang-Seob Shim, Eunseo Song, Yebeen Park, Bo-Hyung Kim, Sangmin Lee, Eun Kyoung Chung, Kyung-Tae Lee

“…Comprehensive validation in line with MFDS and FDA criteria demonstrates outstanding linearity (5–1000 ng/mL, r² > 0.998), alongside impressive levels of accuracy, precision, recovery and sample stability. …”
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Thermo-mechanical stress analysis and critical condition estimation in lithium lanthanum niobate (LiLaNbO) thin electrolyte plate of all-solid-state battery by Tasnuva Tabashhum Choudhury, Nahid Imtiaz Masuk, Pranoy Deb, Md. Nurul Islam, Md Ashraful Islam

“…., T1 = 300 K, T2 = 250 K to 350 K), stress profiles varied linearly along the z-axis for theoretical predictions, while simulated results showed slight deviations, with maximum stresses of approximately -60 MPa. …”
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Characterizing masticatory motion of dogs using optical and electromagnetic motion tracking by Stephanie Goldschmidt, Hooi Pin Chew, Hooi Pin Chew, Stephen Guy, Alex Fok, Alex Fok

“…Frequency of chewing was linearly correlated to the force to fracture of the food material (p = 0.03, R2 = 0.56), while stiffness of food did not significantly affect peak chewing frequency.ConclusionData from this study can guide ex-vivo modelling of the feed-teeth interaction for product design and testing, especially those that focus on prevention of periodontal disease and dentoalveolar trauma.…”
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A new type of sustainable operation method for urban rail transit: Joint optimization of train route planning and timetabling by Guorong Fan, Chao Li, Xinyun Shao, Fangzheng Zhen, Yao Huang

“…Secondly, considering the time-varying passenger flow characteristics and the constraints of operation, a mixed integer nonlinear programming model is established for the joint optimization of train route planning and timetabling to minimize the operating cost and enhance passenger service level. A linearization method for the model is proposed. To solve large-scale problems, an improved adaptive large neighborhood search algorithm (ALNS) is designed accordingly. …”
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Hydrochemistry of the lakes in the southern Badain Jaran Desert and its paleosalinity reconstruction by Gao-lei Jiang, Zhe Wang, Zhen-long Nie, Zhong-shuang Cheng, Pu-cheng Zhu, Le Cao, Jian-mei Shen

“…The Sr/Ca and Mg/Ca ratios do not increase linearly with TDS. Hydrochemical analysis indicates that the studied lakes are in the carbonate precipitation stage and that evaporation is the main factor controlling lake evolution in the BJD. …”
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Lumped parameter modeling and experimental characterization of pressure effects in a roller-type peristaltic pump with neoprene tubing for dialysis machines. by Carlo Carotenuto, Federico Ferrari, Stefano Salerno, Federico Bernabei, Wassim Lababidi, Luca Montorsi, Massimo Milani

“…The deformability of the neoprene tube was incorporated using a generalized tubing law, treating it as a linearly elastic material.Experimental results showed that due to neoprene's high deformability, the pump's flow rate depended significantly on Pin. …”
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Changes in Biomass Production, Plant Diversity, and Their Relationship During the Early Establishment of Artificial Alpine Grasslands with Different Species Combinations by Shu Wang, Runfang Feng, Jikui Ma, Nannan Wang, Linfeng Ji, Xiufen Zhao, Xiaoli Wang, Fei Ren, Honglin Li, Defei Liang, Jing Hu, Xilai Li, Lanping Li

“…Specifically, in the second year, biomass production exhibited a unimodal relationship with the number of sown species, while in the third year, it increased linearly with the number of sown species. Plant diversity, which includes both sown and naturally occurring species, initially increased with the number of sown species in the first year but decreased in mixed sown plots in the third year. …”
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UPLC-MS/MS Determination of Twelve Ginsenosides in Shenfu Tang and Dushen Tang by Dawei Yang, Xiaofang Yang, Han Yan, Bin Fan, Jingang Dai, Jun Song, Yan Lei, Na Guo

“…The method showed satisfactory linearity (r > 0.9915), repeatability (RSD < 9.58%), intra- and interday precisions (RSD<11.90%), and high yields of recovery (92.26-113.20%) for twelve major constituents, namely, ginsenosides-Rb1, Rb2, Rb3, Rc, Rd, Rg1, Re, Rf, Rg2, Rg3, Rh1, and F2. …”
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