Comparing variable neighbourhood search algorithms for the direct aperture optimisation in radiotherapy by Mauricio Moyano, Keiny Meza-Vasquez, Gonzalo Tello-Valenzuela, Nicolle Ojeda-Ortega, Carolina Lagos, Guillermo Cabrera-Guerrero

“…The VND algorithm is a deterministic variant of VNS that systematically explores different neighbourhood structures. This approach allows for a more thorough solution for space exploration while maintaining computational efficiency. …”
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The influence of provider payment mechanisms on TB service provider behavior in Indonesia: insights from National Health Insurance data and provider perspectives by Meghan O'Connell, Firdaus Hafidz, Sarah Saragih, Cheryl Cashin, Aditia Nugroho, Laurel Hatt, Yuli Farianti, Ackhmad Afflazier, Imran Pambudi

“…Qualitative analysis revealed that provider referral decisions were influenced by capitation-based payment structures, limited diagnostic tools, absence of dedicated TB rooms, lack of provider capacity, patient preferences, financial incentives favoring more profitable diseases, and providers’ social ties. …”
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Understanding sexual and reproductive health need of unmarried adolescents and youth in urban slums: evidence from a formative study in Uttar Pradesh, India by Hitesh Sahni, Mukesh Sharma, Basant Kumar Panda, Emily Das, Samrendra Behera, Neelanjana Pandey, Abhishek Kumar, Kate Graham, Ian Salas

“…Abstract Background Despite the intentional focus of national programs and strategies in last decade, unmarried adolescents and youth (AY) face multiple challenges related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information, and access to health and counseling services. …”
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Neurovascular Restoration by Treadmill Exercise Attenuates Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Mice by Jae Min Lee, Da-Eun Sung, You Jung Choi, Seung Geun Yeo, Youn-Jung Kim

“…These results highlight the potential of exercise intervention as a non-pharmacological strategy for treating age-related neurodegenerative diseases by preserving vascular and BBB structures and reducing neuroinflammation.…”
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Life-history traits, pace of life and dispersal among and within five species of Trichogramma wasps: a comparative analysis by Guicharnaud, Chloé, Groussier, Géraldine, Beranger, Erwan, Lamy, Laurent, Vercken, Elodie, Dahirel, Maxime

“…We can define a pace-of-life axis structuring reproduction and development time as a continuum from less-fecund, longer-developing ″slow″ types to more-fecund, shorter-developing ″fast″ types. …”
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The Role, Challenges, and Employment Characteristics of Disability Resource Professionals in Medical Education: A National Study by Erin Broskowski, Sarah E. Triano, Kara James, Rylee Betchkal, Karyn LaTurner Echols, Suzanne Hawks, Ochanya Ogah, Mytien Nguyen, Lisa M. Meeks

“…Questions addressed institutional structures, the size of DRP student caseloads, job satisfaction, mentorship, and barriers to managing caseloads. …”
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Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire (SMAQ) for People Living With HIV in a National Hospital in Mexico: Instrument Validation Study by Luis Eduardo Del Moral Trinidad, Luz Alicia González Hernández, Jaime Federico Andrade Villanueva, Pedro Martínez-Ayala, Adriana Valle Rodríguez, Vida Veronica Ruíz Herrera, José Adán Vizcaíno Résendiz, Melva Guadalupe Herrera Godina, Sergio Dominguez-Lara

“…The SMAQ showed sufficient structural validity (comparative fit index=1, root-mean-square error of approximation=0, 90% CI 0-0.085) with satisfactory factor loadings on most questions except item 2 (Do you always take your medication at the prescribed time?). …”
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Identification of heavy work investment antecedents: a research on digital leadership by Burcu Turan-Torun, Onur Oktaysoy, Mehmet Selman Kobanoglu, Ethem Topcuoglu, Muhammed Akif Yenikaya, Vurgun Topcuoglu, Selen Uygungil-Erdogan

“…The data obtained by convenience sampling methods were analyzed with Smart-PLS program. The study was shaped on the axis of structural equation modeling.ResultsThe findings of the analysis reveal that digital leadership has a significant effect on employees’ job performance, job satisfaction and career satisfaction. …”
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Geology, Archaeology, and Historical Studies of the Late 16th Century Plinian Eruption of Raung Volcano: A Potential Case for Disaster Geotourism in Ijen UNESCO Global Geopark, Eas... by Firman Sauqi Nur Sabila, Mirzam Abdurrachman, Asep Saepuloh, Idham Andri Kurniawan, Abdillah Baraas, Dwi Fitri Yudiantoro, Hery Kusdaryanto

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One-Pot Synthesis and <i>In Vitro</i> Studies of Calix[4]-2-methylresorcinarene Derivatives as Antimalarial Agents Against <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> Chloroquine-Resistant Strain... by Baiq Ike Nursofia, Yehezkiel Steven Kurniawan, Jumina Jumina, Harno Dwi Pranowo, Eti Nurwening Sholikhah, Jeffry Julianus, Susalit Setya Wibowo, Hana Anisa Fatimi, Yoga Priastomo, Krisfian Tata Aneka Priyangga

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SEGS-1 episomes generated during cassava mosaic disease enhance disease severity by Evangelista Chiunga, Evangelista Chiunga, Evangelista Chiunga, Catherine D. Aimone, Cyprian Rajabu, Mary M. Dallas, Joseph Ndunguru, José T. Ascencio-Ibáñez, Elijah M. Ateka, Linda Hanley-Bowdoin

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Promoting effects of campus football activities on the enhancement of adolescents' psychological qualities and the underlying mechanisms by Wanting Zheng, Wenzi Wang, Chenglin Zhou, Chenglin Zhou, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang

“…The Sport Behavior Scale, Sport Cognitive Level Psychological Assessment Scale, Trait Sport Confidence Scale, and Adolescent Willpower Quality Scale were used to construct a structural equation model. This model revealed the effects of campus football on promoting adolescents' sports behavior, sports cognitive levels, confidence in sports, and willpower qualities, as well as their internal relationships.ResultsSignificant differences in campus football behaviors, sports cognitive levels, sports self-confidence, and willpower qualities existed among adolescents following campus football activities. …”
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Drought Amplifies the Suppressive Effect of Afforestation on Net Primary Productivity in Semi-Arid Ecosystems: A Case Study of the Yellow River Basin by Futao Wang, Ziqi Zhang, Mingxuan Du, Jianzhong Lu, Xiaoling Chen

“…However, mixed forest structural optimization in the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program core area achieved local carbon-sink gains, demonstrating that vegetation configuration alleviates water competition pressure. …”
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Barriers to healthcare professionals screening, recognizing, and managing delirium in the adult patients receiving specialist palliative care: a mixed-methods systematic review by Fang Qian, Danyang Yao, Huanhuan Shi, Tao-Hsin Tung, Dongjun Bi

“…Four themes were identified from the includes studies: (1) Individual level: knowledge and understanding gaps among healthcare professionals; (2) Operational level: implementation challenges in clinical practice; (3) Organizational level: structural and resource deficiencies; (4) Contextual level: specific impacts of situational factors. …”
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On the issue of choosing vertical and horizontal connections in a bogie for freight cars of high-speed trains by G. I. Gadzhimetov, G. I. Petrov, Yu. A. Panin, I. E. Il’in

“…At JSC “VNIIZHT” and JSC “VNIKTI”, work is being carried out on the selection of structures, the development of safety requirements, theoretical and experimental studies of freight traffic at increased speeds. …”
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The Physicochemical Characterisation and Computational Studies of Tilapia Fish Scales as a Green Inhibitor for Steel Corrosion by Ntiyiso Faith Nyambi, Kasturie Premlall, Krishna Kuben Govender

“…The effect of increased corrosion in re-enforcement structures has led to the need to identify and develop more inexpensive, non-toxic, eco-friendly and readily available inhibitors from natural resources. …”
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Psychological health and safety of criminal justice workers: a scoping review of strategies and supporting research by Christopher Canning, Tyler Szusecki, N. Zoe Hilton, Elnaz Moghimi, Ashley Melvin, Matthew Duquette, Jolene Wintermute, Nicole Adams

“…Fewer records discussed the need to address structural and policy considerations such as labor shortages, patchy mental health benefits, underfunding, and discrimination. …”
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Too young to pour: the global crisis of underage alcohol use by Susanna Esposito, Beatrice Rita Campana, Alberto Argentiero, Marco Masetti, Valentina Fainardi, Nicola Principi

“…Parental modeling, permissive attitudes, and weakened family structures are major contributors, while peer pressure and media exposure further normalize early alcohol use. …”
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Sustainability starts with spending: public financial management lessons from Kenya’s universal health care pilot by Alex Olateju Adjagba, James Odhiambo Oguta, Catherine Akoth, Solomon Kimutai Toweet, Peter Okoth, Debra Jackson

“…Delays in fund disbursement, rigid budget structures, and limited financial autonomy further constrained implementation. …”
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Factors of innovative behavior affecting Indonesian lecturers' contextual and task performance by Ririn Handayani, Widodo Widodo, Umalihayati, Megawati Megawati, Jafriansen Damanik, Saptana Tri Prasetiawan

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