Motivation of employees in the public sector of Serbia: A case study by Dragić Milan, Kastratović Edita, Stojković Hadži Strahinja

“…The paper analyzes the motivational factors and their impact on the behavior and performance of employees in the public sector. …”
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A crítica pós-moderna: analítica da interação e da sociabilidade by Carlos A. Gadea

“…When the post-modern critique reformulates issues of sociability and political and cultural behavior and resorts to an analytical framework in which concepts such as plurality, multiplicity, fragmentation and relativism gain importance, it is doing nothing else than reintroducing a theoretical legacy and a sociological adventure that arise, for instance, from the sociological impressionism of Simmel, the pragmatism of William James and psychosocial studies of Georg H. …”
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Pillbug, Roly-Poly, Woodlouse Armadillidium vulgare (Latreille) (Malacostraca: Isopoda: Armadillidiidae) by Julie A. Franklin, Morgan A. Byron, Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman

“…It is called a roly-poly because it rolls into ball when disturbed. This defensive behavior also makes it look like a pill, which is why it is sometimes called a pillbug. …”
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Horn Fly Management by Phillip E. Kaufman, Emma N. I. Weeks

“…Pain and irritation due to the constant presence of the flies and their bites causes defensive behavior in the cattle that prevents adequate food consumption and rest. …”
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NS MATRIX AS A MARKET RESEARCH ANALYSIS METHOD: MAKING DECISIONS ON PRODUCT POSITIONING by Viktor Nikolenko, Svitlana Ivanova

“…By thoroughly understanding the behaviors and demands of their target audience, businesses can make informed decisions that enhance product offerings, optimize marketing strategies, and reduce risks. …”
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Candidate Species for Marine Ornamental Aquaculture: Porkfish, Anisotremis virginicus by Eric Cassiano, Kevin Barden

“…Many species of grunts are popular in public aquariums because they’re abundantly available, and their schooling behavior and bright colors create interest in aquarium exhibits. …”
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JUVENILE DELINQUECY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE; THE DYNAMIC DUO by Igbaekemen Goddy Osa

“…Because substance abuse and delinquency are inextricably linked, arrest, adjudication, and intervention by the juvenile justice system are eventual consequences for many young people engaged in such behavior. Substance abuse and delinquency often share the common factors of school and family problems, negative peer groups, lack of neighborhood social controls, and a history of physical sexual abuse (Hawkins et al, 2007 Wilson and Howell, 2007). …”
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Arthropod Pest Management Practices of Strawberry Growers in Florida: A Survey of the 2019-2020 Field Season by Sriyanka Lahiri

“…The purpose is to establish a baseline of adopted IPM practices by the strawberry industry in Florida so that changes in behavior can be tracked in future. To document the current pest management practices, an in-person survey of 24 strawberry growers in Hillsborough Co., FL was conducted (IRB# 201902072) during the field season of 2019-2020. …”
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Conformal field theory and the web of quantum chaos diagnostics by Jonah Kudler-Flam, Laimei Nie, Shinsei Ryu

“…Our analysis begins to elucidate the intermediate dynamical behavior of theories that bridge the gap between integrable RCFTs and maximally chaotic holographic CFTs.…”
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Introduction to Social Network Research: Application of Social Network Analysis in Extension by Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Laura A. Warner

“… Viewed from a network perspective, we are all part of a network of relationships that is interwoven like a fishing net, providing both opportunities for and constraints on our behavior. Social network analysis (SNA) is a new approach to defining and describing society and its organizations and to assessing the impact of organizational structures. …”
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Female social media influencers in the Arab Gulf: shaping marketing and advertising on Instagram by Afrah A. Alsalloum, Jason Gainous

“…This dual approach not only enhances brand perceptions but also drives consumer behavior. Using a qualitative analysis of five prominent female influencers, the study highlights how emotional appeals like storytelling and self-expression are complemented by rational strategies emphasizing product attributes and benefits. …”
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Effect of Eccentric Loading on Shear Load Capacity of Footings. by Mukisa, Fred

“…Through a combination of numerical modeling and analytical analysis, this study will develop a comprehensive understanding of the behavior of footings under eccentric loading. The research will culminate in the development of practical design guidelines, equations, and charts to predict the shear load capacity of footings under eccentric loading, validated by numerical data. …”
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Mathematical Modelling of Typhoid Fever Disease with Protection Against Infection. by Atukwatse, Edinah

“…The study reveals that if the basic reproduction number exceeds one, the disease-free equilibrium is unstable so that these state trajectories can converge asymptotically to the endemic equilibrium or exhibit an oscillatory behavior. Keywords: Mathematical Modelling, Typhoid Fever, Disease, Protection Infection.…”
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Komparasi Metode Klasifikasi untuk Deteksi Ekspresi Wajah Dengan Fitur Facial Landmark by Fitra A. Bachtiar, Muhammad Wafi

“… Human machine interaction, khususnya pada facial behavior mulai banyak diperhatikan untuk dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu cara untuk personalisasi pengguna. …”
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Changes in Internet Activities and Influencing Factors for Problematic Internet Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korean Adolescents: Repeated Cross-Sectional Study by Sol I Kim, Jae-Chan Jin, Seo-Koo Yoo, Doug Hyun Han

“…Regarding changes in internet use behavior, game playing among adolescents decreased after the pandemic compared to before, while watching videos increased. …”
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Elucidating the degradation mechanism of beef myofibrillar proteins under hydroxyl radical oxidation through the lens of cysteine oxidation modifications by Jiale Li, Jun Liu, Hui Yue, Yuanyuan Ma, He Li, Yuanliang Hu, Xiang Yu, Weiwei Dong, Yanli Feng

“…The study aimed to assess the oxidative modification behavior of bovine myofibrillar proteins (MPs) cysteines (Cys) by hydroxyl radical (·OH) through the construction of an in vitr Fenton reaction system. …”
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Radar-measured passerine vertical speeds reveal a migratory switch near a major barrier by Yuval Werber, Nir Sapir

“…The method extends the scope of aeroecological research for addressing individual-level migration behavior.…”
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Psychological Determinants of Academic Achievement in Accounting: Evidence from Brazil by Samuel de Paiva Naves Mamede, Alessandra Vieira Cunha Marques, Pablo Rogers, Gilberto José Miranda

“…W e seek , therefore, to highlight some psychological variables to understand the behavior of students of accounting courses. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire based on five psychological constructs: self - efficacy, self - esteem, optimism, locus of control and self - control. …”
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Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Concerns about Water Quality Issues of Master Gardener Program Volunteers by Tatiana Borisova, Michael Smolen, Maria Pilar Useche, Jon Calabria, Nickola Sochacka, Damian Adams, Diane Boellstorff, Jason Evans, Robert Mahler

“…Do such programs increase knowledge and change behavior of the volunteers? In this article, we attempt to answer these questions by summarizing existing studies and using responses to a regional public survey, and by focusing on the Master Gardener program and surface water quality issues as examples. …”
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Cob Flies, Megaselia spp. (Diptera: Phoridae), in Sweet Corn by David Owens, Gregg S. Nuessly, Robert Beiriger, Nicholas Larsen

“… Phorid flies (Diptera), also known as humpback flies or scuttle flies for their appearance and behavior, are an extremely diverse group of flies that are saprophagous (feed on decaying organic matter), parasitic, or phytophagous (feed on plants). …”
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