Discretion and Interpretation of Indonesian Social Forestry (ISF) by Local Forest Bureaucrats: Evidence from DI Yogyakarta Province by Dwiko Budi Permadi, Hajar Lutviah, Teguh Yuwono, Rohman

“…The discretions proved the bureaucrats prefer forestry partnership cooperation to the licensing schemes. …”
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Detection and Validation of A2 Milk Suitable for Consumers Having Milk Intolerance by ELISA Method by Mediha Esra Yayla

“…With an increasing trend in the world, A2A2 milk (milk without A1 protein) production is becoming widespread with consumer preferences; and, A2 milk takes its place on the market shelves. …”
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The influence of instagram on korean-style fashion trends among college students by Anjelir Fara Atika, Panji Suminar, Diyas Widiyarti

“…Nonetheless, students demonstrate critical ability to select and modify these trends to suit personal preferences and socio-cultural contexts. Students develop a variety of adaptive strategies, from financial management to negotiation with environmental norms, to express a unique yet relevant fashion identity. …”
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Hormonal Therapies for Acne: A Comprehensive Update for Dermatologists by Courtney A. Smith, Emily Gosnell, Turkan Banu Karatas, Chelsea Deitelzweig, Elizabeth M. B. Collins, Howa Yeung

“…Dermatologists should discuss contraceptive options and provide individualized shared decision-making with patients based on patient preferences, contraceptive needs, comorbidity profile, access, and cost. …”
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Citizens of the Global South value urban green space: an example from Iran by Sahel Azizkhani Shadisheh, Kamran Shayesteh, Michael Farmer, Gad Perry

“…We conducted a contingent valuation survey of 400 residents using the double-bounded dichotomous choice method and found that WTP was positively significantly correlated with both income and education levels. Respondents preferred green spaces distributed throughout the city and favored diverse land uses. …”
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The Impact of Global Transformations of the Business Environment on the Development of Enterprises by Karlova Olena A.

“…The factors influencing global transformations are studied, among which technological progress, international trade and investment, changes in consumer preferences, socio-demographic changes, environmental challenges and political instability are allocated. …”
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Race and gender biases in assessing pain intensity and medication needs among Chinese observers by Zhiyuan Liu, Tzu-Ying Chuang, Shan Wang

“…Our results provided evidence that in addition to the in-versus-out-group preferences, one's sociocultural-related stereotypical beliefs can account for racial disparities in pain-related decision-making.…”
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Optimization of Urban Highway Bypass Horizontal Alignment: A Methodological Overview of Intelligent Spatial MCDA Approach Using Fuzzy AHP and GIS by Yashon O. Ouma, Chepng’etich Yabann, Mark Kirichu, Ryutaro Tateishi

“…Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is one of the most commonly used multicriteria decision making (MCDM) methods that can integrate personal preferences in performing spatial analyses on the physical and nonphysical parameters. …”
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Investigative model of repurchase intention on boycott brand of multinational franchise food and beverage in Indonesia by Mohamad Rizan, Agung Kresnamurti, Farah Chalida Hanoum, Raka Pria Anugrah, Heri Prabowo, Qristin Violinda, Guruh Ghifar Zalzalah, Hapsari Dyah Herdiany

“…This will help companies to better understand their customers' preferences and needs, as well as to build stronger relationships with consumers. …”
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Beneath the hashtag: multifaceted insights into sustainable consumption and production from historical Twitter data by Cristian Toşa, Ari K. M. Tarigan

“…The study employs content and sentiment analysis to reveal that conversations around sustainable and green products often emphasize environmental impact and responsible consumption, reflecting consumer preferences and business strategies. Discussions on eco-friendly and eco-products center on sustainable materials and waste reduction, highlighting consumer choices and the need for eco-conscious product design. …”
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Leveraging Social Engineering Techniques for Ethical Purposes:  An Approach to Develop Fake Android App for Collecting Valuable Data Discreetly by Hussein Abdulkhaleq Saleh alsharya

“…EDC's development methodology emphasizes understanding the target's personality, predilections, and preferences to tailor the app experience as required for attracting the target to install and run the application. …”
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Crime of Abuse in the Light of University Students’ Opinions and Court Statistics by Barbara Małgorzata Kałdon

“…The respondents expressed their preference for long-term penalties of imprisonment, and even occasionally opted for the introduction of death penalty, which is currently not envisaged by Polish legislation. …”
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Assessing the potential impact of grasshopper outbreaks on Patagonian wetlands through mathematical modelling by Laura Soledad Serrano, Ana Laura Pietrantuono, María Fabiana Laguna, Mariana Weigandt, María Emilia Amadio, Valeria Fernández-Arhex

“…We determined the plant cover of the most representative species included in the diet of grasshoppers in a specific Patagonian wetland and performed feeding experiments to determine their consumption rate and preferences. We employed this information to develop a spatially explicit stochastic model based on individuals. …”
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Entropy-Based Stochastic Optimization of Multi-Energy Systems in Gas-to-Methanol Processes Subject to Modeling Uncertainties by Xueteng Wang, Jiandong Wang, Mengyao Wei, Yang Yue

“…The entropy weight approach is then applied to filter the Pareto front solution set, selecting a final optimal solution with minimal subjectivity and preferences. Case studies using Aspen Hysys-based simulations show that optimization solutions considering model uncertainties outperform the counterparts from a standard deterministic optimization in terms of executability.…”
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The study of the stylistic components of the \"Hajme Sabz\" of Sohrab Sepehri by شیرزاد طایفی, لیلا کمالخانی

“…Finally, Sohrab is a poet, with a simple and nice and sometimes ambiguous language, who could attract a group of readers that have different preferences.…”
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Dietary Patterns among Eight Grade Adolescents and their Impact on Dietary Adequacy by Zeida Bárbara Alejo, Amarelis Rodríguez Fuente, Daysi López Sosa, Pilar Almaguer Sabina

“…Through simple random sampling, 59 teenagers were selected to be administered two surveys: one on food preferences and another one on a recall of their meals in the last 24 hours. …”
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CONSUMERS` ATTITUDES TOWARD SOCIAL MEDIA AND TARGETED ADVERTISING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC by Martin Golob, David Štadáni, Šimon Bolek

“…In relation to this, it is valuable to constantly monitor new and emerging consumers` tastes and preferences, not only in products and services they use and buy but in the media and channels they receive information about them. …”
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Correlation of education factors and knowledge in choosing places to give birth in the work area of the Rokan IV Koto I health center by Fitria Rahmi, Handayani Eka Yuli, Wulandari Sri, Syari Mila, Sinaga Elvina Sari

“…The purpose of this study is to determine the factors influencing pregnant women’s delivery place preferences. The study emphasizes the significance of choosing safe delivery options, as required by the Indonesian government, and making sure mothers give birth in medical facilities that have enough resources and qualified staff, especially in case of emergencies. …”
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South Africa and Sweden in the UN Security Council by Angela Muvumba Sellström, Suzanne Graham

“…New research (see Graham, 2022; Olsson, Muvumba Sellström, and Chang, 2021; and for example, Bode, 2018; Pay and Postolski, 2022; and Farrall, Loisell and Prantl, 2020) suggests that the elected ten (E10) members are, however, able to project their own interests and preferences, and shape decisions from inside the Council, particularly on conflict situations and themes that affect Africa. …”
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Delayed Harvest Reduces Postharvest Quality and Storability of Southern Highbush cv. Meadowlark and Rabbiteye Blueberry cv. Brightwell by Amit Godara, Zilfina Rubio Ames, Angelos Deltsidis

“…Berry quality, including texture, flavor, and antioxidant properties, influence consumer preferences and marketability. Harvesting blueberries at shorter intervals is essential for maintaining fruit quality, including firmness and flavor, while also minimizing postharvest losses. …”
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