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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Comparative analysis of Microsoft Kinect Azure and manual measurement methods in the sit and reach test among elite female weightlifters by Usame Ömer Osmanoğlu, Kenan Erdaği, Bülent IŞIK, Serkan Örücü, Erkan Özbay

“…The findings suggest that Kinect Azure may provide good reproducibility and agreement with manual goniometric measurements for joint angles under the specific structured conditions tested. For parameters such as the elbow, shoulder, wrist, trunk angles and distance traveled, high ICC values (> 0.90) indicated strong consistency between the methods. …”
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Pre-Processing-Based Walsh Code With Switched System in Secure Image Steganography Enhancement by Uyen L. P. Nguyen, Long Tonthat, Vu Dai Tran, Lap Luat Nguyen

“…The metrics such as Mean Squared Error (MSE), Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Bit Correction Ratio (BCR), and Structural Similarity Index Measurement (SSIM) are examined to evaluate the security level of the proposed scheme.…”
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Utilization of Coffee Husk Ash on the Geotechnical Properties of Gypsum-Stabilized Expansive Clayey Soil by Amare Tilahun Tessema, Natnael Melsew Wolelaw, Awol Eyasu Abebe, Getachew Asefa Alene, Biruhi Tesfaye Abeje

“…Because of the stronger subgrade, smaller pavement layers result in a thinner pavement structure.…”
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TRIDENT: Text-Free Data Augmentation Using Image Embedding Decomposition for Domain Generalization by Yoonyoung Choi, Geunhyeok Yu, Hyoseok Hwang

“…We propose TRIDENT, a framework that overcomes these limitations by eliminating the need for text prompts and leveraging the linear structure of CLIP embeddings. TRIDENT decomposes image embeddings into three components—domain, class, and attribute—enabling precise control over semantic content. …”
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Analysis and Prediction of the Factors Influencing Postconstruction Surface Deformation of Pipe-Jacking Tunnel in Soft Clay Strata in China by Guo-jing Cui, Jiang-sheng Xie, Yin-hao Sun, Yong-ji Gao

“…During the postconstruction operation period, the engineering structure and operation safety of a pipe-jacking tunnel are more likely to be threatened by the surrounding environment and groundwater when it is located in a soft clay stratum. …”
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Boron-containing radiator coatings of ionization chambers of neutron flux detection sensors by Petr B. Baskov, Boris S. Salamakha, Yakov V. Glazyuk, Artur A. Namakshinas, Sergey A. Bondarenko, Ilya M. Mushin, Alexander S. Khudin

“…Studies using infrared and fiber-optic interferometric spectroscopy have shown that during the formation of a silicon dioxide layer, an amorphous silicate of a linear chain structure with a developed surface is formed, which contributes to the subsequent formation of a functional boric anhydride layer. …”
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Application of modified equations of dynamics of average for operational forecasting of the turn and results of battle action by Borys Butvin, Olexander Mashkin, Olexii Solomitskii

“…The reverse task becomes especially relevant for multimodel complexes of operations (combat actions), which are initially built with a flexible structure, which includes the possibility of adding new models or modifying existing ones. …”
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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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Intelligence Types Predict Different Domains of Emotional Creativity Through Self-Assessed Creativity and Intelligence by Tatiana V. Kornilova, Maria A. Chumakova, Lydia B. Maksarova

“…To test specific hypotheses, we conducted a series of regression analyses and developed two structural models. The first model included linear regression equations with each emotional creativity (EC) scale as the dependent variable and both types of intelligence, as well as self-assessments—SAI and SAC—as predictors. …”
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Dynamika Powłok Lepkoplastycznych by T. Wierzbicki

“…The method of linearization of the constitutive equations based upon the non-associated flow law makes it possible to determine the time-dependent profile of the shell deflection and to establish the final shape of the deformed structure. …”
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