Differential affection of the visual information sub-streams in a patient with visual agnosia by Kirstin Lederer, Bruno Fimm, Jorn Munzert, Mathias Reiser, Heiko Maurer, Ferdinand Binkofski, Ferdinand Binkofski, Ferdinand Binkofski, Antonello Pellicano

“…Both colored and color-masked objects were presented, and participants were instructed to grasp-then-name and name-then-grasp them.ResultsThe agnosic deficit was particularly evident when no color information was available to the patient: Although AC was able to recognize most colored objects with marked delay, his recognition of color-masked objects was very poor. …”
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Virgin and photo-degraded microplastics induce the activation of human vascular smooth muscle cells by Elisa Persiani, Antonella Cecchettini, Sofia Amato, Elisa Ceccherini, Ilaria Gisone, Agnese Sgalippa, Chiara Ippolito, Valter Castelvetro, Tommaso Lomonaco, Federico Vozzi

“…Abstract Microplastics (MPs) are an emerging environmental issue due to their accumulation in ecosystems and living organisms. Increasing evidence shows that MPs impact vascular function, with recent studies finding MPs in atheromas linked to cardiovascular events. …”
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LAMOST Reveals Long-lived Protoplanetary Disks by Xiao-Long Wang, Min Fang, Yao Liu, Miao-Miao Zhang, Wen-Yuan Cui

“…Nearly all of these objects are distributed far away from nearby associations and star-forming regions but show evidence of being members of open clusters. Investigating the correlation between mass accretion rates and stellar masses, we find that these long-lived disks accrete at systematically lower levels, compared to their younger counterparts with similar stellar masses. …”
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The Influence of Perception of Halal Labels and Brand Image on Cosmetic Purchasing Decisions Among Millennials by Abdul Hakim, Hajar Sugihantoro, Novia Maulina, Achmad Nasichuddin, Abdul Malik Setiawan, Diah Ayu Nicotiana

“…The practical implications for the cosmetics industry are evident: understanding the factors that drive purchasing decisions can help companies make the best strategic choices. …”
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Empowering pastoralist women through social innovations in Somali and Afar regions of Ethiopia by Tafesse Matewos, Melisew Dejene, Semeredin Yimer

“…This is because the existing gender-based disparities and resultant inequalities are evident in Africa, limiting women's participation and empowerment on the continent. …”
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RNA helicase MOV10 suppresses fear memory and dendritic arborization and regulates microtubule dynamics in hippocampal neurons by Temirlan Shilikbay, Aatiqa Nawaz, Megan Doon, Stephanie Ceman

“…Conclusions This is the first evidence of translation regulation of NUMA1 by MOV10 as a control point in dendritogenesis.…”
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Towards Activation or Inactivation? Migrants’ Experiences of Encounters with the Swedish Public Employment Service by Maja Lilja, Hanna Li Kusterer, Sven Trygged

“…Furthermore, despite the activation policies, we discerned a risk of becoming inactive, especially because some interviewees believed that they should wait to be contacted by the PES to be offered a job or job-related activity. …”
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INVESTIGATING THE COST EFFECTIVENESS OF BIODIESEL DISTRIBUTION IN INDONESIA by Herbert Wibert Victor Hasudungan, Elis Heviati, Sulthon Sjahril Sabaruddin, Sigit Hargiyanto

“…Based on primary data and information obtained from experts, we found that the most dominant factors that affect the shipping distribution cost are the size of the ship and its activities (such as voyage, ballast, loading, discharge, waiting, and buffer), whilst for the trucking mode, the dominant factors are both its corresponding operational costs and investment costs. …”
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Adoption of ICT in Hotel Sector During COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda: Case Study of Selected Hotels in Kigezi Sub Region. by Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba, Turyasingura, Benson, Rwotolonya, Sarah

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, Information and Communication Technologies(ICT) transformed tourism and hospitality worldwide; however, few studies havebeen conducted to present local evidence on adopting ICT in the hotel sector. Thestudy aimed to examine the effects of ICT on the hotel sector in the Kigezi region,the adoption of ICT in hotels during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and ICT trends in thehotel business for 2023. …”
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Impact of Instructional Materials on the Teaching of Mathematics in Selected Secondary Schools in Mpigi District. by Bongole, Alex

“…This research seeks to provide empirical evidence on the topic by examining the use of instructional materials on student's academic performance in mathematics. …”
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Financial Management Practices and Small- Scale Businesses' Profitability, from the Viewpoint of Kabale Municipality, Uganda by Eton, Marus, Fabian, Mwosi, Eliab, Byamukama Mpora

“…Management of working capital and cash has a substantial correlation with profitability, according to the evidence. The study suggests that in order to see improvements in their profitability levels, small businesses should establish strong financial management methods. …”
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Optimizing fodder yield and quality through integrated organic nutrient amendments in multi-crop system by Santosh Onte, Santosh Onte, Vrushabh Vijay Fiskey, Manjunath S. Melavanki, Airadevi P. Angadi, Prasanna S. Pyati, Magan Singh, Dileep Kumar, Sanjivkumar Angadarao Kochewad, Sudhir Kumar, Hari Om, Vijendra Kumar Meena, Kamal Garg, Vetrivel Karunakaran, Manish Kanwat, Babu Lal Meena, Yogananda Shivalli Boregowda, Rahul Bellagi, K. Naveena, Sunil Chandersheker, Elisa Azura Azman, Sanjeev Kumar

“…These treatments comprised of different combination of farmyard manure (FYM), Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and foliar spray of panchagavya for maize (M), berseem (B), and cowpea (C) and a treatment with recommended dose of fertilizers. …”
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Using Prospecting to Expand Your Customer Base by Kara DiNardo, Allen F. Wysocki

“… This document is intended for salespeople who must seek out potential customers by prospecting, as opposed to waiting for potential customers to enter a retail establishment. …”
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The impact of land transfer on food security: the mediating role of environmental regulation and green technology innovation by Ming Xu, Ming Xu, Zhaoyang Lu, Xinyue Wang, Guangwei Hou

“…Fourth, land transfer has a spatial spillover effect on food security.DiscussionThis paper not only enriches the theoretical research on the impact of land transfer on food security, but also provides empirical evidence. It provides an important reference for deepening China’s land transfer policy system, optimizing land transfer resources and ensuring the safety of grain industry.…”
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The instrumental value of advance directives: lesson learned from the COVID-19 pandemic for policymaking by Elisabeth Stock, Christian H. Nickel, Bernice S. Elger, Andrea Martani

“…In this article, which presents a theoretical reflection grounded in scientific evidence, we underline an even stronger ethical argument to support the implementation of AD in end-of-life care (eol-C) i.e. the instrumental value at the individual level. …”
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A new skink of the genus Scincella Mittleman, 1950 (Squamata, Scincidae) from Son La Province, northwestern Vietnam by Anh Van Pham, Thomas Ziegler, Cuong The Pham, Thao Ngoc Hoang, Hanh Thi Ngo, Minh Duc Le

“…A new species of the genus Scincella Mittleman, 1950 is described from northern Vietnam based on morphological and molecular evidence. Scincella truongi sp. nov. is characterized by a combination of the following characters: size medium (SVL up to 59.4 mm); primary temporals 2; external ear opening without lobules; loreals two; supralabials seven or eight; infralabials six or seven; nuchals in three pairs; midbody scales in 28 rows; dorsal scales smooth, in six rows across the back; paravertebral scales 60–67, not widened; ventral scales in 60–70 rows; ten smooth lamellae beneath finger IV and 13–15 beneath toe IV; toes not reaching to fingers when limbs adpressed along body; dorsal surface of body and tail bronze brown with few black spots, a dark stripe running from nostril to eye and extending from posterior corner of eye along upper part of flank to the middle of the tail. …”
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Obchody liturgiczne Wielkiego Tygodnia w świetle współczesnych badań nad wydarzeniami paschalnymi by Szymon Drzyżdżyk, Karolina Rachwał

“…Niestety mimo dokładności autorów Ewangelii wciąż trudno jest określić precyzyjną chronologię, czy nawet wskazać rok, w którym ukrzyżowanie miało miejsce. …”
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Validity and reliability of the executive function scale in Cuban university student by Diego D. Díaz-Guerra, Marena De La C. Hernández-Lugo, Carlos Ramos-Galarza, Yunier Broche-Pérez

“…The scale demonstrated good internal consistency and overall reliability (α = 0.91, ω = 0.91).ConclusionThe study provided evidence that the UEF-1 is a reliable and valid tool for assessing executive functions in Cuban university students. …”
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Citrulline – The Powerhouse Nutrient for Cardiometabolic and Brain Health by Daria Pedrycz, Mateusz Drabczyk, Emilia Pedrycz, Karolina Karoń, Grzegorz Drapała, Wojciech Grabowski, Łukasz Karoń, Anna Zygmunt, Sławomir Karoń

“…Furthermore, citrulline's antioxidant properties counteract oxidative stress by modulating reactive oxygen species (ROS), reducing lipid peroxidation, and protecting neuronal integrity. Emerging evidence suggests its potential in delaying endothelial senescence and preventing ferroptosis, establishing its role in vascular and neuroprotective strategies. …”
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The Effect of Chatbot Usage on Customer Satisfaction: A Quantitative Study of Shopee, Tokopedia, and Lazada Using SmartPLS by Mira Afrina, Naretha Kawadha, Ardina Ariani, Mukhlis Febriady Febriady

“…The same goes for chatbot in Tokopedia platform, but there are two variables that do not have a direct impact, there are information quality and waiting time. Meanwhile, chatbot in Lazada platform does not affect customer satisfaction. …”
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