Impact of ice formations on the shore and bottom areas of shallow seas and large lakes of middle and subarctic latitudes by S. V. Maznev, S. A. Ogorodov

“…Ice formations affect linear and coastal structures not only in the Arctic, but also in the subarctic and middle latitudes. …”
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Modeling reversals of galactic magnetic fields at large distances from centers of milky-way-like galaxies using computations on GPUs by Khasaeva T.T., Mikhailov E.A., Teplyakov I.O.

“…According to the contrast structures theory for a quite small turbulent viscosity and some initial conditions, in different regions there will be magnetic fields of opposite directions, and they will be divided by narrow transition layers. …”
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SMA and NOEMA Reveal Asymmetric Substructure in the Protoplanetary Disk of IRAS 23077+6707 by Joshua B. Lovell, Leon Trapman, Kristina Monsch, Sean M. Andrews, Alice S. Booth, Garrett K. Keating, Takahiro Ueda, David J. Wilner

“…We further present evidence that these radial structures are asymmetric; hosting a significant brightness asymmetry, with emission enhanced by up to 50% in the north versus the south. …”
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Investigation on the thermal performance of MgO-filled basalt Fiber/PLA composites for high-temperature industrial applications by Thandavamoorthy Raja, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Jayanta Kumar Nath, Swapnil M Parikh, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Sunil Kumar M, Lokesh Verma

“…These composites are highly suitable for demanding applications such as automotive under-the-hood parts, electronic enclosures, structural components in thermal environments, and industrial insulation panels. …”
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Integrating Ethical, Cultural, and Legal Dimensions into Higher Education: Advancing 21st-Century Competencies in Central Asia by Fazliddin Jalilov, Rokhat Safarova, Akmaljon Akramov, Elbek Musayev, Ulzana Rakhimova, Siyovush Shukrullayev, Xosiyatxon Mirzaxmetova

“…Qualitative data further reveal that students exposed to structured ethics and cultural diversity training exhibit higher engagement and adaptability. …”
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Correlation of enthesial and synovial inflammation in patients with psoriatic arthritis: Data of clinical and ultrasonographic study by A. V. Petrov, O. A. Pritulo, L. V. Sokolova, A. A. Petrov

“…Ultrasonographic signs of En were found in 67.9% of patients: signs of an active inflammatory process in enthesises (decreased echogenicity, thickening and appearance of Doppler signals) were observed in 48.7%, signs of structural damage to enthesial zones (calcifications, enthesophytes and bone erosions) in 25,6% of patients. …”
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A TD3-Based Reinforcement Learning Algorithm With Curriculum Learning for Adaptive Yaw Control in All-Wheel-Drive Electric Vehicles by Reza Jafari, Pouria Sarhadi, Amin Paykani, Shady S. Refaat, Pedram Asef

“…A detailed reward function and well-structured actor-critic networks are devised, and the proposed algorithm is compared with a conventional model-based linear quadratic regulator (LQR) approach. …”
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Motivations for suicide attempts and risk factors among youths in Western Iran: A cross‐sectional study by Fatemeh Darabi, Arash Ziapour, Hassan Ahmadinia

“…A nonrandom sampling method was used to select 110 participants, ages 15–35. Structured questionnaires such as the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI‐II), and the Suicide Motivation Scale (IMSA) were used to gather the data. …”
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The Extent and Patterns of Digitalization in Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS) Farms in South Africa by Sukoluhle Mazwane, Moraka Nakedi Makhura, Athula Ginige

“…Data on the indicators of the three dimensions of digitalization were collected from 300 Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS) farms in South Africa using semi-structured questionnaires. Confirmatory composite analysis (CCA) was employed to reduce the items into three digitalization dimensions and ultimately to a digitalization index. …”
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Sleep behaviors and time-to-pregnancy: results from a Guangzhou City cohort by Yuxian Zhang, Dongling Gu, Yanyuan Xie, Bing Li

“…Sleep behaviors were assessed via structured interviews. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate fecundability ratios (FRs), adjusting for potential confounders. …”
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The impact of CDIO implementation on retrofitting CNC based universal turn drill in vocational education by Widodo, Suhardjono, M. Khoirul Effendi

“…The results of the analysis show that the majority of respondents from students and lecturers agree that the CDIO approach strengthens the understanding of technical concepts and practical skills through structured learning stages, from designing to operating prototype products. …”
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Effects of nutritional education intervention on frailty status in lung cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial by Ziyuan Li, Jun Wu, Zhunzhun Liu

“…Intervention: Participants were randomly allocated to either the intervention group (n = 28), receiving personalized weekly nutrition education supported by structured dietary interventions that included dietary manuals and site instruction, or the control group (n = 28), which received standard care without additional dietary components. …”
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Predictive factors of waste disposal behaviours among university undergraduates: implications for public health and the realization of sustainable development goals (SDGs) by Abidemi Kafayat Adegbore, Moruf Ayobami Lawal, Aderemi Temitayo Olabode, Sabitu Aishat Ayodeji, Faridah Abidemi Mustapha

“…Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study using a pretested semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using SPSS version 30. …”
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Assessment of medical waste generation, disposal practices and health implications at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, West Guji, Ethiopia by Abaineh Kefale Gashaw, Sekhar Pitta, Leta Diro Jifera

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing direct waste measurement, observational checklists, and structured questionnaires administered to 115 healthcare workers. …”
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Prevalence of newly diagnosed high blood pressure among female adults aged 18 to 50 years in south western Nigeria by Ngozi A. Ukangwa, Ijeoma Esiaba, Abolanle A.A. Kayode

“…Material and Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was completed by 280 females who came for a free medical outreach in the Ikenne Local Government Area. …”
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Beyond illness: how chronic conditions and unhealthy behaviors impact health-related quality of life among Iranian women by Satar Rezaei

“…Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, chronic disease status, and the validated Iranian versions of the EQ-5D-5 L (hereafter referred to as EQ-5D) and EQ-VAS instruments to assess HRQoL. …”
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Paediatric Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) – preparedness for implementation at primary care facilities in Malawi by Carina King, Albert Dube, Beatiwel Zadutsa, Lumbani Banda, Josephine Langton, Nicola Desmond, Norman Lufesi, Charles Makwenda, Helena Hildenwall

“…Methods We conducted a concurrent mixed-methods study, including facility audit; healthcare provider survey; focus group discussions (FGD) and semi-structured interviews with facility staff. The study was conducted in two districts in Malawi, Zomba and Mchinji, between January and May 2019. …”
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Validation of the Eyesi Slit Lamp Simulator for a Simulated Training Curriculum for Residents in Ophthalmology: A National Delphi study by Kasper Ruotsalainen Hansen, Simon Joel Lowater, Kristina Sanne Lyngsø, Anne Helene Køllund Nissen, Anna Stage Vergmann

“…Further testing under an evidence-based framework is required to integrate them into a structured curriculum and assess their impact on clinical skills.…”
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Local perceptions of the cultural and ecological significance of Southern Mistbelt Forests in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Siboniso Magoso, Mfundo S.T. Maseko, Lindiswa Buthelezi, Colleen T. Downs

“…We investigated people’s perceptions of Southern Mistbelt Forests’ value, cultural and ecological services, and importance with varying degrees of anthropogenic disturbance. Using structured questionnaires, we surveyed selected communities residing near the natural forests in southern KwaZulu-Natal during 2023–2024 to (1) document their perceptions, values, and forest use, (2) understand how forest anthropogenic disturbances affect them, and (3) provide conservation implications. …”
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Building resilience, emotional regulation, kindness, and critical thinking in the digital age: An evaluation of the Superpowers Program on Philippine kindergarteners by Rebekah Luo, Sundance Zhihong Sun, Emma Carter, Therese N Hopfenbeck

“…These findings suggest that structured SEL and digital literacy programs can effectively promote character strengths crucial for navigating the digital age among young children in developing countries. …”
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