Forgotten but not lost: Notes about the status of the often overlooked Chilean desert endemic Loasa rotundifolia (Loasaceae) by Rafael Acuña-Castillo, María Teresa Eyzaguirre, Ludovica Santilli, Nicolás Lavandero, Dylan Cohen

“…We found that Loasa rotundifolia is a distinct species due to its unique leaf morphology and habitat preferences. Our revision indicates that the species is phylogenetically part of Loasa ser. …”
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Evaluation using Multi-criteria Analysis of Forest and Land Rehabilitation Program in Butuh Kidul Village, Kalikajar Sub District, Wonosobo Regency, Central Java by Aris Jatmiko, Ronggo Sadono, Lies Rahayu Wijayanti Faida

“…From experts judgment comparison, the weighed preferences were, respectively : 0,05; 0,21; 0,43; and 0,31. …”
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The 2024 local elections in the Republic of Serbia: Political dynamics and consequences by Matić Petar M., Mijatović Marko R.

“…Forming a particular whole with the local elections held in the city of Belgrade and another 65 municipalities, cities, and urban municipalities in central Serbia, on December 17, 2023, they showed a picture of the political scene of Serbia, its dynamics, actors at the national and local level, their strategies political struggles and, finally, electoral preferences citizens related to the political game in local political arenas. …”
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Formation of Research Competences of Bachelors of Library and Information Activities by E. Yu. Kachanova

“…Library research workers study reading preferences among the different social groups, their level of informational culture as well as their satisfaction with library services, the role of libraries in the structure of communication channels, the quality of library activities. …”
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Educators’ intention to use tangible and graphical experimentation with Arduino and Micro:bit by Sokratis Tselegkaridis, Theodosios Sapounidis, Serafeim A. Triantafyllou

“…The findings indicated a preference among educators for implementing Arduino circuits through simulation, while no preference differences were observed between simulation and a real board for the Micro:bit. …”
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Food choices determinants in à la carte restaurants by Rita de Cássia Ribeiro, Carolina Fagundes Silveira Teixeira, Rita de Cássia Marques, Edgar Gastón Jacobs Flores Filho

“…Information such as price and ingredient descriptions was present in most establishments, but the users considered, in addition to their preferences, the sensory characteristics of the plates, an aspect poorly explored in the menus. …”
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An Investigation of Site Selection Decisions of Residential Development Projects in Hangzhou Based on Potential Market Segmentation by Ling Zhang, Bohong Wu, Sijie Chen

“…Using the latent class analysis method based on the discrete choice model, the potential submarkets of Hangzhou’s housing development market are identified, and the project positioning and land selection preferences of developers are assessed. The results show that Hangzhou’s residential projects can be divided into five potential market categories: high-rise basic demand dwellings, high-end-improvement-type dwellings, luxury low-density dwellings, primary-improvement-type dwellings, and large-scale mixed-density dwellings. …”
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A Joint Deep Recommendation Framework for Location-Based Social Networks by Omer Tal, Yang Liu

“…Deep learning provides an exciting opportunity to further enhance these systems, by utilizing additional data to understand users’ preferences better. In this work we propose Textual and Contextual Embedding-based Neural Recommender (TCENR), a deep framework that employs contextual data, such as users’ social networks and locations’ geo-spatial data, along with textual reviews. …”
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An Analysis of Students’ Experience in Using English Learning Application “myON” in Helping Students’ English Learning Process by Fasya Putri Radhiyya, Nazwa Aulia, Syifa Shabrina, Hairunnisa Aulia Putri, Bambang Nur Alamsyah Lubis

“…Hence, it is imperative for the "myON" application to underscore the significance of this tool in the process of English language acquisition by showcasing improved functionalities and enhanced communication capabilities that correspond with user preferences.…”
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The role of influencer marketing in building rural brand equity among generation Y customers by Oratilwe Penwell Mokoena, Solly Matshonisa Seeletse

“…Moreover, authentic influencers who genuinely interact with their audience and conform to local preferences greatly contribute to fostering strong brand connections.…”
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“Male-supported, female-initiated” by Eliza Govender, Yonela Vukapi, Phiwe Nota

“…As a means of understanding the key determinants for effective HIV communication, this paper used thematic analysis of data from a study among female students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal regarding their preferences and the acceptability of two microbicide technologies: the tenofovir gel and the dapivirine ring. …”
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Drivers of innovation value: simulation for new drug pricing evaluation based on system dynamics modelling by Qian Xing, Wendi Cheng, Wei Wang, Chunlin Jin, Haiyin Wang

“…The study also identifies underexploited opportunities related to the use of evidence in pricing decisions.ConclusionClinical outcomes are pivotal in shaping drug pricing, influencing both patient and healthcare provider preferences, and thereby affecting market uptake and competitive dynamics. …”
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Parking Demand vs Supply: An Optimization-Based Approach at a University Campus by Navid Nadimi, Sanaz Afsharipoor, Amir Mohammadian Amiri

“…To develop the model, a survey is conducted to extract students’ preferences, regarding parking spaces assignment inside the campus area. …”
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Information Seeking Behaviors in the Library and on the Internet Consisting of 10-11 age group’s children Grade 4 Students by Esmeray Karataş Ateş

“…Upon the data analysis result; the following factors were determined: children’s information seek objectives and methods in the library and on the internet, information resource priority, information seek friendliness, methods of information seek in books and on the internet, search engine preferences, forms of usage and evaluation of the information obtained and difficulties encountered when seeking for information in printed resources and on the internet. …”
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Hybrid Text Embedding and Evolutionary Algorithm Approach for Topic Clustering in Online Discussion Forums by Ibrahim Bouabdallaoui, Fatima Guerouate, Mohammed Sbihi

“…Leveraging discussion forums as a medium for information exchange has led to a surge in data, making topic clustering in these platforms essential for understanding user interests, preferences, and concerns. This study introduces an innovative methodology for topic clustering by combining text embedding techniques—Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) and BERT—trained on a singular autoencoder. …”
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W jaki sposób możemy wyrazić naszą troskę i odpowiedzialność za przyszłość naszej planety i zamieszkującej ją ludzkości? by Rafał Czekalski

“…The first point focuses on time preferences, as each generation has different needs and interests and we need to recognize the extent of our responsibility for considering the potential needs and interests of future generations. …”
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Validation, Adaptation and Assessment of Orofacial Esthetic Scale in Hindi Language by Paulina, Pankaj Dhawan, Neha Jain, Uswah Khan

“…Context: The Hindi version of the Orofacial Esthetic Scale (OES) captures esthetic preferences and concerns specific to Hindi-speaking populations, making it more accessible to a wider audience. …”
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Need for appropriate hospital attire in orthopedic patients by Yashpal Gulati, Prince Raina, Y S Suresh Babu

“…The picture-based survey of patient’s preferences regarding choice of attire was conducted on the 3rd day of hospital stay. …”
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Tackling local environmental challenges with livelihoods strategies: insights from small-scale farmers in the vulnerable region of Ghana by Bright Osei Boateng, Henry Mensah, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Patrick Opoku, Lilian Amponsaa Boateng

“…While there is a broad understanding of climate change's effects on agriculture, there is a need for deeper insights into the key determinants and preferences influencing SSFs' adaptation strategies in vulnerable regions to better inform agricultural policy and planning. …”
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ETHOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF THE MAINTENANCE OF COAT COLOR POLYMORPHISM IN THE POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN RED-BACKED VOLE (MYODES RUTILUS) ROUND NOVOSIBIRSK by O. F. Potapova, M. A. Potapov, V. V. Panov, V. I. Evsikov

“…Thus, the ethological mechanisms determining male competitive capacity and female mating preferences contribute in the maintenance of the dynamic coat-color polymorphism in the Northern red-backed vole population.…”
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