PREFERENSI UKM DALAM MEMASUKI PASAR INTERNASIONAL: BAGAIMANA UKM MEMUTUSKAN? by Ita Athia, Sudarmiatin Sudarmiatin

“…This study examines the preferences of export-oriented SME entrepreneurs in deciding to enter the international market, focusing on key decision-making attributes, their combinations, and their levels of importance. …”
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Improving care experiences for premenstrual symptoms and disorders in the United Kingdom (UK): a mixed-methods approach by E. L. Funnell, N. A. Martin-Key, S. Bahn

“…Thematic analysis revealed 8 aspects of care improvement: Empathetic care provision; Healthcare professional education, understanding, and research; Comprehensive symptom assessment and investigations; Diagnosis; Professional support and treatment provision; Signposting or referral to additional resources or sources of help; Wider healthcare system improvements; and Patient role/voice and preferences. Conclusions Poor care experiences for premenstrual symptoms in the UK are characterised by dismissive attitudes and perceived lack of knowledge. …”
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): A comparative study of clinico-socio-demographic characteristics among two diverse Indian population by Prangya Paramita Sahoo, Mukta Singh, Dibyalochan Prahraj, Dawesh Prakash Yadav, Ayaskanta Singh, Kanishka Uthansigh, Girish Kumar Pati

“…Statistically significant dietary preferences, were noticed in-between the 2 states with majority from Odisha favoring non-vegetarian diets (90.6%) compared to Uttar Pradesh (75.06%). …”
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Identifying the mentorship needs among faculty in a large department of psychiatry- support for the creation of a formal mentorship program by Mary Jane Esplen, Lisa M. Fiksenbaum, Elizabeth Lin, Shaheen A. Darani, John Teshima, Simone N. Vigod, Nicole Kozloff, Peter Szatmari, Krista L. Lanctôt, Certina Ho, Ivan Silver, Sophie Soklaridis, Jiahui Wong

“…Respondents supported a more formal, accessible, inclusive program, with training, tools, and a matching strategy based on mentee preferences. Conclusions Challenges and inequities were identified with the department’s current ad hoc approach to mentorship. …”
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Assessing the Uses, Benefits, and Limitations of Digital Technologies Used by Health Professionals in Supporting Obesity and Mental Health Communication: Scoping Review by Amanda Kearns, Anne Moorhead, Maurice Mulvenna, Raymond Bond

“…The limitations included engagement difficulties due to conflicting personal family and work commitments; variable communication mode preferences, with some preferring in-person sessions; and misinterpretations of SMS text messaging prompts. …”
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Multi-Timescale Battery-Charging Optimization for Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Battery-Swapping Stations, Considering Source–Load–Storage Uncertainty by Peijun Shi, Guojian Ni, Rifeng Jin, Haibo Wang, Jinsong Wang, Zhongwei Sun, Guizhi Qiu

“…The key contributions include the following: (1) the development of a battery-charging model for electric heavy-duty truck battery-swapping stations that accounts for the uncertainty in the power output of energy sources, loads, and storage; (2) the proposal of a day-ahead battery-charging optimization algorithm based on intra-day-optimization feedback information-gap decision theory (IGDT), which allows for dynamic adjustment of risk preferences; (3) the proposal of an intra-day battery-charging optimization algorithm based on an improved grasshopper optimization algorithm, which enhances algorithm convergence speed and stability, avoiding local optima. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IN CONFECTIONERY INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES: A CASE STUDY OF SLOVAKIA AND UKRAINE by Nataliia Parkhomenko, Lucia Vilčeková, Peter Štarchoň

“…This growth is driven by shifting demand, influenced by healthy eating trends, as well as the industry’s ability to adapt to consumer preferences through innovation and the development of flexible competitive strategies. …”
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Changes in taste and odor sensitivities during repeated bicycle ergometer exercises by Masataka Narukawa, Kensuke Nojiri, Rina Matsuda, Momo Murata, Seiji Sakate, Sachiko Kuga, Hidetoshi Ue

“…Four concentrations (×0.5, ×0.75, ×1, and × 1.25) of a commercially available isotonic beverage were used as taste samples, and the subjects evaluated the taste intensity, preference, and odor intensity. Four types of food odorants were used as odor samples, and the subjects rated their preference. …”
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Using a co-design approach to develop a Preventative Online Mental Health Program for Youth (POMHPY): a quality improvement project by Elnaz Moghimi, Kimberly Belfry, Sarah Farr, Shavon Stafford, Arina Bogdan, Megan Brush, Christopher Canning, Soyeon Kim

“…Focus groups expanded on the survey findings and provided an in-depth understanding of youth preferences for program delivery. CRG meetings captured community insights on program refinements to better meet the needs of youth. …”
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Mineral supplementation by artificial salt licks is comparatively effective as natural salt licks for Malaysian mammals by Nor Bazilah Razali, Mohammad Saiful Mansor, Farah Ayuni Farinordin, Mohd Izzat-Husna Ahmad Zaini, Siti Hajar Atiqah Razali, Pazil Abdul Patah, Shahril Mod Husin, Mohamed Shah Redza Hussein, Shukor Md Nor

“…The visitation frequency at both types of licks and habitats suggests that each salt lick user had its own preferences for minerals from salt lick water and soil. …”
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Novel Perspectives for Sensory Analysis Applied to Piperaceae and Aromatic Herbs: A Pilot Study by Isabella Taglieri, Alessandro Tonacci, Guido Flamini, Pierina Díaz-Guerrero, Roberta Ascrizzi, Lorenzo Bachi, Giorgia Procissi, Lucia Billeci, Francesca Venturi

“…Future investigations should aim to increase the number of volunteers evaluated with such an approach to draw more stable conclusions and attempting a customization of product preferences based on both implicit and explicit sensory responses.…”
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Developing a virtual reality application for online arts and psychomotor therapies using action research by Nathalie Jans, Nathalie Jans, Hans Wouters, Joep Kolijn, Suzanne Haeyen, Suzanne Haeyen, Suzanne Haeyen

“…All cycles were held in groups.ResultsWe redeveloped an initial multiplayer full body VRhExp application based on users’ preferences, and ideas. Our participants reported becoming more proficient in using VR than at the start. …”
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Prednisolone versus antihistamine for allergic rhinitis: No significant difference found in randomized trial by Carl Skröder, Laila Hellkvist, Ulla Westin, Pernilla Sahlstrand‐Johnsson, Kerstin Hansson, Agneta Karlsson, Åslög Dahl, Leif Bjermer, Lars Olaf Cardell

“…These results suggest that systemic corticosteroids may not provide additional benefits over antihistamines, and clinicians should prioritize individualized treatment based on patient preferences and tolerability.…”
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Agent-Based Adaptive Dynamic Round Robin (AADRR) Scheduling Algorithm by Zafar Iqbal Khan, Muzafar Khan, Syed Nasir Mehmood Shah

“…In the proposed AADRR, all processes are ranked dynamically by a software agent based on user preferences and current system load. This agent operates independently by keeping an eye on system parameters and making the required adjustments in real-time without requiring human intervention. …”
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Patterns of sensory and hedonic responses for salty and umami tastes and their impact on food familiarity, consumption, and nutritional status: A gender-based analysis from a large... by Camilla Cattaneo, Sara Spinelli, Caterina Dinnella, Cristina Proserpio, Erminio Monteleone, Ella Pagliarini, Monica Laureati

“…Gender-related differences were observed, with women preferring seafood and desserts, while men savory snacks and soft drinks. …”
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Extracellular Lipase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa SB-37: Production by Solid State Fermentation, Immobilization, and Characterization by Titin Haryati, Norman Yoshi Haryono, Dian Nugraheni, Fenti Fatmawati, Alfina Kusuma Dewi, Muhammad Zahran Edlian Syach

“…This study aimed to investigate the production of native local lipase using solid state fermentation (SSF) methods, immobilization the lipase by Ca-alginate entrapment, and characterization based on substrate preferences. To obtain high lipase production using SSF methods, we optimized the type of agro-wastes substrates, fermentation time, oil induction percentage and volume of preculture percentage. …”
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A study protocol for individualized prognostic counselling in the palliative phase by Boyd Noël van den Besselaar, A. Sewnaik, M. C. Dorr, A. Hoesseini, J. A. Hardillo, R. J. Baatenburg de Jong, M.P.J. Offerman

“…To address this issue, we developed the prognostic model OncologIQ Palliative based on user preferences. In this study, we now aim to assess the clinical impact of utilizing this model during counselling. …”
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Attitudes of nurses toward telenursing and influencing factors in resource-limited settings: Northwest Ethiopia 2022 by Fikadu Wake Butta, Biniyam Chaklu Tilahun, Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Alex Ayenew Chereka, Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew, Mekides Molla Reda, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Teshome Demis Nimani

“…To enhance future acceptance, use, and implementation, policymakers, higher education institutions, and other stakeholders should collaborate to improve nurses' attitudes toward telenursing care, taking into consideration various factors and user preferences.…”
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The analysis of factors influencing patient choice of healthcare providers between tertiary hospitals and community clinics by Silin Wu, Silin Wu, Zhaoxia Lei, Tinglian Liu, Lan Chen, Yang Qin

“…The tiered healthcare delivery system aims to optimize resource allocation and strengthen primary care, yet patient preferences for tertiary hospitals hinder its effective implementation. …”
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Computer analysis of co-localization of transcription factor binding sites in genome by ChIP-seq data by A. I. Dergilev, A. M. Spitsina, I. V. Chadaeva, A. V. Svichkarev, F. M. Naumenko, E. V. Kulakova, E. R. Galieva, E. E. Vityaev, M. Chen, Y. L. Orlov

“…The computer program of the statistical data processing of gene location and chromatin domains that analyzes experimental data of site localization obtained by ChIP-seq in the mouse genome and the human genome has been developed. The presence of preferences at position of transcription factor binding sites of various types has been revealed, the distances between the nearest groups of TF binding sites Oct4, Nanog, Sox2 and TF binding sites n-Myc and c-Myc have been calculated using this program. …”
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