One-Step Synthesis of TiO2/Perlite Composites by Flame Spray Pyrolysis and Their Photocatalytic Behavior by M. Giannouri, Th. Kalampaliki, N. Todorova, T. Giannakopoulou, N. Boukos, D. Petrakis, T. Vaimakis, C. Trapalis

“…TiO2/perlite composites were prepared via facile one-step flame spray pyrolysis (FSP) route. …”
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Inactivation of antibiotic resistant bacteria by nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots through spontaneous generation of intracellular and extracellular reactive oxygen species by Weibo Xia, Zixia Wu, Bingying Hou, Zhang Cheng, Dechuang Bi, Luya Chen, Wei Chen, Heyang Yuan, Leo H. Koole, Lei Qi

“…N-CQDs synthesized via a facile hydrothermal approach displayed a uniform particle size of less than 10 nm, featuring a graphitic carbon structure and functional groups including -OH and -NH2. …”
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Potential Use of Organic- and Hard-Rock Mine Wastes on Aided Phytostabilization of Large-Scale Mine Tailings under Semiarid Mediterranean Climatic Conditions: Short-Term Field Stud... by Claudia Santibañez, Luz María de la Fuente, Elena Bustamante, Sergio Silva, Pedro León-Lobos, Rosanna Ginocchio

“…The study evaluated the efficacy of organic- and hard-rock mine waste type materials on aided phytostabilization of Cu mine tailings under semiarid Mediterranean conditions in order to promote integrated waste management practices at local levels and to rehabilitate large-scale (from 300 to 3,000 ha) postoperative tailings storage facilities (TSFs). A field trial with 13 treatments was established on a TSF to test the efficacy of six waste-type locally available amendments (grape and olive residues, biosolids, goat manure, sediments from irrigation canals, and rubble from Cu-oxide lixiviation piles) during early phases of site rehabilitation. …”
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Psychometric comparison of two short versions of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4) in a representative sample of the German population by Bjarne Schmalbach, Mareike Ernst, Mareike Ernst, Elmar Brähler, Elmar Brähler, Katja Petrowski

“…The PSS-2&2 by Schäfer et al. is more complex in its interpretation since it is split into two facets which cannot be summarized into a single score. …”
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Changing Principles How To Define and Regulate the Term ‘Industrial Park’: The Case of Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria by Lívia Ablonczy-Mihályka, Petra Kecskés

“…Therefore, the producing plants started to build common infrastructure and a variety of special facilities within the industrial areas which resulted in the concentration of production and creating the first industrial parks. …”
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Determinants and Perception of Incest in Family Relationships in Uyo Capital City, Nigeria by Victoria Nkan, Enwongo Abasi Udofia, Deborah Uduk

“…The findings underscore the need for a multi-faceted intervention strategy involving community leaders, policymakers, and mental health professionals. …”
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Obstetricians’ Views for Reasons Decision-Making for Cesarean Section in Iran by Sedigheh Hantoosh Zadeh, Mamak Shariat, Azam-Sadat Mousavi, Leyla Sahebi, Raheleh Moradi, Nahid Farrokhzad

“…The questionnaire included parents' demographic and economic factors, parents 'previous experiences and insistence of relatives, environmental and facilities, cultural and religious, the doctor's personal opinion, and the mother's clinical and psychological factors. …”
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Efisiensi Kinerja Aparatur Sipil Negara dalam Sistem Work From Home by Norma Parulian Saragi Napitu, Humaizi Humaizi, Budi Hartono

“…In order to minimize the spread of the new type of corona virus or SARS-CoV-2 which causes covid-19, people are asked to work, study and worship from home. face-to-face activities to be postponed or canceled. work from home has the same obligations and responsibilities as working from the office. work from home has challenges and obstacles that are not easy, because not all sectors of work can be done from home. …”
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Enhancing customer satisfaction towards the service quality of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport using servqual and binary logistic regression by Felice Graciela, Triwulandari Satitidjati Dewayana, Anik Nur Habyba

“…Subsequently, the Binary Logistic Regression analysis results indicate that only parking price and ambiance significantly influence passenger satisfaction, with the likelihood of increasing satisfaction being 1.7732783 and 2.0773711 times respectively. Focus should be placed on improving operational accuracy through stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comprehensive staff training, reducing supplementary expenses like toll charges, expanding parking facilities, and optimizing parking flow, improving illumination, customer engagement, and noise control measures.…”
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Multi-Band Optical Variability of Blazar 1ES 2344+514 on Diverse Time-Scales by Aykut Özdönmez

“…This study presents the results of multi-band observations from 2022 to 2024 and Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) observations from 2018 to 2023, examining the flux variability of the blazar 1ES 2344+514 on diverse time-scales in the optical bands. …”
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Teachers’ Attitude and Integration of ICT in the Teaching Process: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Sheema District. by Asiimwe, Joel Owakubariho

“…The study discovered that,there was low level of ICT integration in teaching process and also, the challenges of teacher’s attitude were due to incompetence, lack of skills, limited ICT facilities and unease regarding use of ICT. High positive linear correlation was observed at r= +0.907. …”
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The contribution of Electronic Records Management towards Organisational Performance: A case study of Stanbic Bank-Kabale Branch. by Kembabazi, Betty

“…The study findings revealed that improvement in efficiency and productivity was the major benefit of ERM; on the challenges facing the effective management of electronic records management, the study findings revealed that most of the respondents answered that access and security were the major challenges facing ERM; and on the solutions to the challenges facing the effective management of electronic records management, the study findings revealed that most respondents answered that human resource training was the best solution to the challenges facing the effective management of electronic records management at Stanbic Bank. …”
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Financial Accessibility and Poverty Reduction in Northern Uganda, Lango Sub-Region by Eton, Marus, Picho Epiphany, Odubuker, Mary, Ejang, Benard, Patrick Ogwel

“…While there are isolated pockets of poverty reduction as expressed by participants’ ability to own personal assets and easily manage their dependency burdens, a few individuals have access to better health facilities. The strides to promote financial accessibility are highly commendable, though poverty remains problematic even among those who have access to financial resources. …”
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The ICT Usage and The Teaching and Learning of History Education in Secondary Schools: A case Study of Bufundi Sub-County, Rubanda District South Western Uganda. by Namara, Arkright

“…The study considered the following research objectives; to find out The use of ICT in the Teaching and Learning of History in secondary schools, to examine history Teachers' Perceptions or attitudes towards the use of Technology, to find out the challenges Teachers Face in Using Technology for Instruction, to suggest possible solutions to the challenges faced in ICT implementation. …”
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Role of Savings and Credit Cooperatives on Economic Transformation of Societies: A Case Study of Unique SACCO in Kabale Municipality. by Niwamanya, Isaac

“…Regarding the services offered by Unique SACCO, findings indicated that key services included savings facilities, management of savings accounts, terms of interest on savings, and credit services. …”
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Reasons for Poor Performance in English at the End of Senior Four Exams Among Selected Schools in Kambuga Town Council Kanungu District. by Mugisha, Derek

“…The objectives of the study were: to identify the English language learning facilities that may contribute to senior four students’ good performance, to determine the effectiveness of teachers in teaching the English language, and to assess the attitude of senior four students towards the English language among selected secondary schools in Kambuga Town Council Kanungu district. …”
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On Student Access and Equity in a Reforming University: by Kwesiga, Joy Constance

“…However, these apparent gains in terms of access to higher education have been offset by lack of necessary investment in facilities, with result ing problems of over-crowding, excessive teaching loads, large classes and falling standards. …”
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Designing a Model for Credit Risk Assessment of Customers for Guarantees Issued by the Export Guarantee Fund of Iran via Artificial Neural Network Model by Farshid Ahmadi Sartakhti, Kambiz Hojabr Kiani, Seyed Shamsoddin Hoseini, Abbas Memarnejad

“…ObjectiveOne of the most important risks faced by financial institutions is credit risk, which is formed by the possibility of the receiver's default in repaying the loan or repaying the loan on time. …”
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Hubungan Sanitasi Lingkungan Rumah dengan Kejadian Askariasis dan Trikuriasis pada Siswa SD N 29 Purus Padang by Hildya Kusmi, Nuzulia Irawati, Husnil Kadri

“…The statistical test indicated no significant relationship between latrine ownership, availability of clean water source, garbage disposal facilities, and the type of floor home to the incidence of ascariasis and trichuriasis (p > 0.05). …”
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Effectiveness of a Web-Based Self-Guided Intervention (MINDxYOU) for Reducing Stress and Promoting Mental Health Among Health Professionals: Results From a Stepped-Wedge Cluster Ra... by Yolanda López-del-Hoyo, Selene Fernández-Martínez, Adrian Perez-Aranda, Alicia Monreal-Bartolomé, Alberto Barceló-Soler, Loreto Camarero-Grados, Carilene Armas-Landaeta, José Guzmán-Parra, Vera Carbonell, Daniel Campos, Xinyuan Chen, Javier García-Campayo

“…The linear mixed-effects models also showed that depression, anxiety, and somatization, as well as resilience, self-compassion, and some mindfulness facets, experienced significant improvements (P<.05) when comparing the intervention and control phases. …”
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