Pea protein-based pickering emulsions: Mechanistic insights into its modification and innovations for food applications by Nita Aryanti, Alifia Rizki Adina, Aininu Nafiunisa, Dyah Hesti Wardhani

“…However, in its unmodified state, pea protein often struggles to achieve the stability required for advanced applications, highlighting the need for strategic enhancements. This review explores key modification methods for pea protein, including ultrasonication (physical), chemical reactions with reducing sugars, and enzymatic hydrolysis, while also examining complexation mechanisms and factors that improve its stabilizing properties in Pickering emulsions. …”
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Analyses of house-owners’ awareness and compliance with urban greenery regulations in Madina, Ghana by Seth Akagla, Yaw Agyeman Boafo

“…The research utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys with house-owners (n = 200) with qualitative interviews (n = 8) to explore the levels of awareness and compliance among residential house-owners with the guidelines stipulated in the Ghana Building Regulations (LI 1630) and the Ghana Building Code 2018. …”
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EVALUATING LOYALTY IN SOUTH AFRICA’S HOTEL INDUSTRY: THE EFFECT OF SERVICE QUALITY AND BRAND EQUITY by Sharmila Ragunanan, Michael C. Cant, Johannes A. Wiid

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effect of service quality and brand equity on customer loyalty in South Africa’s hotel industry and explored the mediating effects of tangibles, responsiveness, reliability, empathy, and assurance on customer loyalty through service quality, as well as the mediating effects of brand attachment and brand attitude on customer loyalty through brand equity. …”
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his ideas in the spectrum of the pressing challenges of our time: to the postulates of modern psychological and pedagogical interaction by Irina Manokha

“…If we consider that the idea of naturalness facilitates the educational process as a way of bringing it closer to some “maieutic” ideal – it is also one of the centrifugal issues of modern pedagogy and educational affairs in general, the question – how to make the process – non-violent, opening prospects, and not prevent them from forming the ability to independently explore the world and find ways of acting effectively in it. …”
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Financial and economic consequences of the war for Ukraine by Olena Lytvyn

“… Purpose. The article explores the financial and economic consequences of the war with the Russian Federation for Ukraine. …”
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Energy use, health, and sleep in a bioclimatic university residence: a case study from 20 years of use by Celina Filippín, Silvana Flores Larsen, Mariano Canori

“… While recent studies have extensively explored energy consumption and conservation in students’ residences, research into thermal comfort, health conditions, and sleeping comfort in these settings remains limited, especially over extended durations. …”
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Effects of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation and Cognitive Training on Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ka Yin Chu, King Hei King Cheng

“… Introduction: We aimed to systematically evaluate the most recent evidence regarding the potential short-term and long-term synergistic effects of transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) and cognitive training (CT) on the memory of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia and to explore the optimal treatment protocol. Materials and Methods: Following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive literature search on PubMed, Medline, CINAHL and EMBASE was conducted to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published up to December 2022. …”
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Surface defect detection on industrial drum rollers: Using enhanced YOLOv8n and structured light for accurate inspection. by Guofeng Qin, Qinkai Zou, Mengyan Li, Yi Deng, Peiwen Mi, Yongjian Zhu, Hao Liu

“…While effective, the model's standard rectangular bounding boxes may limit precision for elongated defects. Future work could explore rotated bounding boxes and broader dataset diversity to enhance generalization in real-world applications.…”
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The role of force and torque in friction stir welding: A detailed review by Mostafa Akbari, Milad Esfandiar, Amin Abdollahzadeh

“…The forces and torque generated during welding are critical to this process, which influence weld integrity, process efficiency, and tool longevity. This review explores methodologies for estimating these parameters—analytical, numerical, and experimental—and discusses measurement techniques, including direct and indirect methods. …”
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கலை நோக்கில் திருப்பரங்குன்றம் / Tiruparankundram in the Perception of Art by முனைவர் பீ. பெரியசாமி / Dr. B. Periyaswamy

“…Additionally, the legend within the Kudaivara is explored by shedding light on the socio-political influences that shaped the temple’s legacy. …”
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Digital Safety for Women and Children: Legal and Policy Challenges Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand by Dwi Nur Fauziah Ahmad, Nucharee Nuchkoom Smith

“…This study explores the legal protections against online sexual exploitation of children and online gender-based violence (OGBV) in Southeast Asia, focusing on Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. …”
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Incorporating health literacy principles into the adaptation of a methods motivational interviewing approach for enrolling black adults in a pilot randomized trial by Olayinka O. Shiyanbola, Meng-Jung Wen, Martha A. Maurer

“…Thereafter, two focus groups explored participants’ perceptions of the enrollment process. …”
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Use of testosterone replacement therapy in the rehabilitation of patients with intensive care unit-associated weakness and hospital-associated deconditioning: the Singapore General... by Geoffrey Sithamparapillai Samuel, Du Soon Swee

“…These conditions contribute to poor long-term functional outcomes and increased mortality. We explored the role of short-term adjunctive androgen therapy in this group of patients in improving the rehabilitative outcomes. …”
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ADDED VALUES OF SOCIAL CRM: THE EXAMINATION OF CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE by Amila Pilav-Velic, Anes Hrnjić, Ljubica Milanović Glavan, Azra Hanić

“…The most important characteristics of SCRM were examined using factor analysis and logistic regression in order to explore how respondents’ gender and variables with highest weight from each factor relate to customers’ choice of social media-based interaction. …”
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Watch out! Travellers’ valuation of reduced avalanche risks on railways and roads by Knut Veisten, Ståle Navrud, Kristin Magnussen

“…Protective measures can reduce the risk of casualties as well as the risk of infrastructure closures. This paper explores the identification of additional economic benefits from avalanche risk-reducing measures. …”
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An Overview on the Role of Relative Humidity in Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Indoor Environments by Ajit Ahlawat, Alfred Wiedensohler, Sumit Kumar Mishra

“…It is also possible that small viral particles may enter into indoor environments from the various emission sources aided by environmental factors such as relative humidity, wind speed, temperature, thus representing a type of an aerosol transmission. Here, we explore the role of relative humidity in airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus in indoor environments based on recent studies around the world. …”
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Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Role of Appendectomy in the Pathogenesis of Colorectal Cancer by M.I. A. Nezhad, N. P. Yabandeh

“…Given the potential for physiological alterations in the gastrointestinal tract following appendix removal, which may influence carcinogenesis, we embarked on a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the possible association between appendectomy and the subsequent risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).Methods. …”
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Prediction of the axial compression capacity of ECC-CES columns using adaptive sampling and machine learning techniques by Khaled Megahed

“…An adaptive sampling process is employed for efficient exploration of the design space to generate a database of 840 FE models. …”
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The Effect of Organizational Intelligence on Improving the Performance of Bushehr Public Library Staff by Abbas Doulani, mahnaz saadat, Roya Baradar

“…Purpose: This study aims to explore the impact of organizational intelligence on the performance of public library employees in Bushehr Province.Methodology: This research follows an applied purpose and a descriptive-correlational approach. …”
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Challenges Faced by Nurses in Transitioning Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients to Adult Care by Gifty Enyonam Amoaku, Delali Adwoa Wuaku, Vivian Efua Senoo-Dogbey

“…Well-transitioned patients manage the condition without undue disruptions in their quality of life. Aim To explore the challenges faced by nurses in transitioning pediatric patients to adult care. …”
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