Sustainability indicator evaluation for biomass feedstock in the biojet supply chain using Fuzzy Delphi method by Hasibuan Sawarni, Nazir Novizar, Kandasani Jayakhrisna

“…The results indicate that 11 validated indicators must be evaluated in designing a sustainable biomass feedstock framework for biojet fuel production in Indonesia. …”
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Sentimentally enhanced conversation recommender system by Fengjin Liu, Qiong Cao, Xianying Huang, Huaiyu Liu

“…To refine the recommendation strategy, we design an emotional weighting mechanism to quantify and distinguish the importance of different entities in shaping user preferences. …”
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Nutrition Education and Vitamin D Supplementation Improving Nutrition Intake, Body Composition, and Vitamin D Status of Soccer Athlete by Weni Kurdanti, Agus Wijanarka, Mirza Hapsari Sakti Titis Penggalih

“…Methods: This experimental study used a pre-post control trial design involving 39 subjects who were divided into treatment (20 athletes) and control (19 athletes) groups for one month. …”
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Antagonism of Endophytic Bacteria and the Consortium Against Culvularia oryzae Bugnic by Zurai Resti, Martinius Martinius, Yenny Liswarni

“…The study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) for studying the ability of endophytic bacteria using eight isolates: Bacillus sp HI, Bacillus sp SJI, B. cereus P14, B. cereus Se07, Serratia marcescens strain JB1E2, S. marces-cens strain JB3, S. marcescens strain ULG1E2 and S. marcescens strain ULG1E4, with three replications. …”
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The Assessment of the Green Development of the Tobacco Industry Using a Multicriteria Method by Giedrė Lapinskiene, Martynas Blazaitis, Dainora Gedvilaite, Neringa Slavinskaite

“…According to the views of experts, the most significant sub-criteria for the green development of the tobacco industry are increasing energy efficiency; safeguarding against hazardous wastewater in the environment; reducing the content of hazardous materials used in products; improving air, land, and water quality where economic activity takes place; sustainable forest management; eco-design, especially for efficient material use, biodegradability, and recyclability; and collaboration with suppliers. …”
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Management of Ectopic Pregnancy: Comparison of Systemic Methotrexate Administration and Surgical Treatment; A Retrospective Study by Ali Cenk Özay, Özlen Emekçi, Recep Emre Okyay, Ali Rıza Taylan Bodur

“…In this study, our aim is to compare the results of medical treatment and surgical treatment in ectopic pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective case note review was undertaken of all women who presented to Dokuz Eylul University Hospital (approximately 1800 deliveries/ year) with an ultrasonographically diagnosed ectopic pregnancy from 1st January 2008 to1st March 2012. …”
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Digital twin as a tool of the real-time enterprise management mechanism by Oleksandr Bazyk, Tetiana Grynko

“…The paper considers the concept of a digital double of an enterprise (EDT) as a means of increasing adaptability of organizations in the context of the digital economy. Design / Method / Approach. The study analyzes the key factors determining the topicality of the topic, including the unprecedented level of instability of the business environment, the limitations of traditional management methods, and the potential of digital technologies to transform business processes. …”
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Sincere behaviour: Moderating leadership, culture and lecture performance in higher education by Fullchis Nurtjahjani, Forbis Ahamed, Ayu F. Puspita, Kadek S. Batubulan, Ane F. Novitasari

“…Motivation for the study: This study was conducted because the author wants to know the influence that transformational leadership and organisational culture have on the performance of lecturers through moderating sincere behaviour. Research approach/design and method: This study is considered explanation-grounded research. …”
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Earlier the Patients Entering Into Prenatal Care, Higher the Cesarean Rates: Analysis of 17.035 Cases by Pinar Calis, Burak Gultekin, Fatma Doga Ocal, Gurcan Akgul, Afra Alkan

“… Objective: To analyze whether the time the patients entering into prenatal care affects the route of delivery, maternal, and fetal outcomes. Study Design: The electronic medical files of 17,035 women who delivered at the same hospital between January 2008 and December 2014, were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Exploring the Association Between the Doppler Findings of Endometriomal Wall Vascularization and Volume of the Endometrioma by Berna Seçkin, Ayla Sargın Oruç, Yunus Yıldız, Mustafa Uğur

“… OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between vascularity patterns along the endometriomal wall assessed by Doppler ultrasound and volume of the endometrioma. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 58 patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for ovarian endometrioma were evaluated for volume and vascularization by color and power Doppler ultrasonography before the surgery. …”
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Fetal Thymus Size in Pregnant Women with COVID-19 Infection by Sule Goncu Ayhan, Deniz Oluklu, Selcan Sinaci, Aysegul Atalay, Seyit Ahmet Erol, Eda Ozden Tokalioglu, Muradiye Yildirim, Ozlem Moraloglu Tekin, Dilek Sahin

“… OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on fetal thymus size by ultrasound. STUDY DESIGN: In this prospective study sonographic fetal thymus size was measured in pregnant women attending our hospital with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection by RT-PCR test and age-matched control group. …”
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Mental toughness training circle (MTTC): what is its impact on the mental toughness, anxiety, and academic performance of college-level athletes and non-athletes? by Miftah Fariz Prima Putra, Sutoro Sutoro, Agus Zainuri, Gerdha Kristina Ivony Numberi, Dewi Nurhidayah, Akhmad Kadir

“…Methodology: This study uses a mixed-method approach with embedded design. There are two groups, namely the intervention group (IG) which consists of 47 people and the control group (CG) which consists of 26 people. …”
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Clinical Progression and Load Management For Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy In A Long-Distance Runner: A Case Report by Cristina Campos-Villegas, Lucía Ortega-Pérez de Villar, Javier Gámez-Payá, Jorge Alarcón-Jiménez, Nieves de Bernardo

“…Studies with a larger sample size and a more precise methodological design would be necessary to support this type of intervention in clinical practice…”
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Development and Feasibility of an Adolescent Dancer Screen by Kynaston Schultz, Kathleen Sun Worrall, Zoe Tawa, Joanna Binney, Jessica Boyle, Laurel Daniels Abbruzzese

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose To develop and describe a standardized, feasible, evidence-based, and clinically relevant screen for adolescent dancers. # Study Design Descriptive Epidemiology Study # Methods Dancers at two suburban pre-professional dance studios, in two cohorts, participated in the Columbia Adolescent Dancer Screen (CADS) that includes dance injury history, health questionnaires (EAT-26, SF-36, DFOS), aerobic capacity, range of motion, strength, balance/orthopedic special tests, and dance technique. …”
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The Effect of Transobturator Tape Surgery on Female Sexual Functions: A Systematic Review by Engin Yildirim, Nuriye Buyukkayaci Duman, Umit Gorkem, Ozgur Kan

“…The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate sexual functional results after the transobturator tape procedure. study desıgn: Data were taken from those cohort, case-control and cross-sectional studies that were done with human subjects in full texts, were written in the English language. …”
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An intriguing convergence between metaverse and sustainable human resource management by Aanyaa Chaudhary, Sonal Khandelwal, Pankaj Deshpande, Poonam Panjabi

“…This study is motivated by the need to map the scholarly landscape of this intersection. Research approach/design and method: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from Scopus database. …”
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The Screening of Antiphospholipid Antibodies in Obstetric Antiphospholipid Syndrome-Like Events: A Regional Perspective by Onder Onen, Fusun Gulizar Varol

“…Obstetric antiphospholipid antibody syndrome-like adverse obstetric outcomes with single (n=108) and repeat (n=79) documented antiphospholipid antibody titers were evaluated. Study Design: Serum samples of 108 Obstetric antiphospholipid antibody syndrome cases and 50 healthy gestational matched controls with no history of thrombosis and congenital anomalies were subjected to testing for antiphospholipid antibodies with ELISA after the events. …”
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Sacral Space of Ethnic Buryatia: The Cult of Healing Springs by Marina M. Sodnompilova

“…Furthermore, Buddhism has yielded significant transformations both in ritual arrangements, patterns of healing practices, and design of such treatment places.…”
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Consumer Preferences in Developing Derivative Product of Gluten Free Bread Cookly by Thania Usamah Balweel, Anny Ratnawati, Ani Nuraisyah

“…Purpose: This study aims to identify consumer characteristics, analyze consumer preferences, and formulate an innovation plan for Cookly gluten-free derived bread products. Design/methodology/approach: The sample for this study consisted of 100 participants selected through purposive and snowball sampling. …”
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Exploring benefits of a collaborative Scottish university-organization alternative credentials approach to re-skilling by Christopher J. M. Smith, Constantinos Choromides, Alicia Clyde, Fiona Stewart-Knight

“…However, there is currently almost no evidence on the benefits of such an approach for those involved, so this study focuses on examining the benefits of having a flexible national qualification system (SCQF) that allows ‘credit-rating’ of organizational learning.MethodsAn exploratory research methodology using a single case study design (based on one Scottish university) was used. …”
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