UK policymaker and expert perspectives on the smoke-free generation policy: a qualitative study by Rachael L Murray, Joanne Morling, Nathan Davies, Tessa Langley, Manpreet Bains

“…Politically, participants noted the rapid shift from advocates supporting Tobacco 21 to embracing SFG after government endorsement. Cohesive public health advocacy, maintaining cross-party support and public opinion and developing broader tobacco control policies were considerations for successful implementation.Conclusions Widespread support for SFG across expert, political and public opinion provides a strong foundation for its passing into law. …”
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The inaccurate citation of the “Universal Declaration of Animal Rights” (UDAR) in the scientific literature: a scoping review by Alexandre Azevedo, Martin Whiting, Manuel Magalhães-Sant’Ana

“…Common errors included linking the UDAR to UNESCO (34.8%) and conferring it universal endorsement or legally binding value (10.2%). More than half (57%, 59/103) of the mentions in the ethics section contained errors, namely confusing UDAR with other animal protection texts. …”
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Adaptation and uptake evaluation of an SMS text message smoking cessation programme (MiQuit) for use in antenatal care by Felix Naughton, Stephen Sutton, Tim Coleman, Sue Cooper, Jo Leonardi-Bee, Katharine Bowker, Katarzyna Campbell, Melanie Sloan

“…Objectives To adapt a tailored short message service (SMS) text message smoking cessation intervention (MiQuit) for use without active health professional endorsement in routine antenatal care settings, to estimate ‘real-world’ uptake and test the feasibility of its use.Design Single-site service evaluation.Setting A Nottinghamshire (UK) antenatal clinic.Participants Pregnant women accessing the antenatal clinic (N=1750) over 6 months.Intervention A single-sheet A5 leaflet provided in the women's maternity notes folder describing the MiQuit text service. …”
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Knowing how, arguing why: nurse anaesthetists’ experiences of nursing when caring for the surgical patient by Aina L. Bjerkeli Lekens, Sigrunn Drageset, Britt Sætre Hansen

“…Nurse anaesthetists are specially trained to meet their needs when administering and monitoring anaesthesia, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the entire perioperative care. …”
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The impact of environmental fees to taxes on total factor productivity of manufacturing enterprises: empirical evidence from China by Jing Huang, Zhaoyang Zhao, Xinjing Yang, Yuhang Tian

“…This shift aims to determine whether it can incentivize businesses to enhance quality and efficiency, thereby achieving high-quality development while ensuring that both environmental and economic interests can thrive together. …”
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A low functional redundancy-based network slimming method for accelerating deep neural networks by Zheng Fang, Bo Yin

“…Our method mainly removes feature maps with similar functions instead of only pruning the unimportant parts, thus effectively ensuring the integrity of features’ functions and avoiding network degradation. …”
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DIGITAL HUMANISM IN THE AGE OF THE INTERNET AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROSPECTS FOR DEVELOPMENT by Mykyta Slyusar, Vitaliia Nikitenko, Valentyna Voronkova

“…This research underscores its capacity to address contemporary challenges while ensuring a harmonious coexistence of technological progress and human-centric values.…”
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Selective mid-facial neurectomy using intraoperative nerve monitoring system for post-facial paralysis synkinesis by M. Takemaru, H. Sakuma

“…We believe that the intraoperative nerve monitoring system ensures the effectiveness and safety of selective mid-facial neurectomy.…”
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BACVC: Bi-adaptive and cross-view consistency for incomplete multi-view subspace clustering by Jiaqiyu Zhan, Yuesheng Zhu, Guibo Luo

“…Finally, contrastive learning is applied to the soft clustering assignment of each view, ensuring cross-view structural consistency. Extensive experiments on four benchmark datasets show that BACVC outperforms eleven state-of-the-art methods, with improvements of up to 4.39%, 5.43%, and 3.95% in ACC, NMI, and purity, respectively. …”
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Is Legal Reform the Answer to Dispute Resolution in the Construction Services Sector? A Critical Look at Law No. 2 of 2017 by Jeffry Yuliyanto Waisapi, Slamet Suhartono, Yovita Arie Mangesti, Rosalinda Elsina Latumahina, Felina C Young

“…Law No. 2 of 2017 on Construction Services seeks to reform dispute resolution mechanisms by emphasizing alternative dispute resolution (ADR), mediation, and arbitration while ensuring legal certainty and fairness. This study analyzes these reforms using a quantitative survey approach to assess their effectiveness and identify existing gaps. …”
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Linking organisational life cycle models to church’s dual nature for effective management by Osward Sichula, Patrick Nanthambwe, Vhumani Magezi

“…This framework provides practical insights for church leaders and administrators, ensuring that the church remains true to its spiritual mission while achieving effective organisational management. …”
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THE IMPACT OF ESG PRACTICES ON THE RISK PORTFOLIO OF LISTED OIL AND GAS FIRMS IN NIGERIA USING A MULTILAYERED CRITERION by Joseph Olorunfemi Akande

“…Utilizing a correlational research design, data was collected from eight firms meeting inclusion criteria, focusing on ESG scores as independent variables, with Firm Size as a control variable, and risk-adjusted returns as the dependent variable. Diagnostic tests ensured adherence to Best Linear Unbiased Estimator (BLUE) assumptions. …”
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Citrus Irrigation Management by Davie Mayeso Kadyampakeni, Kelly T. Morgan, Mongi Zekri, Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Arnold Schumann, Thomas A. Obreza

“…Recent studies have shown that for HLB-affected trees, irrigation frequency should increase and irrigation amounts should decrease to minimize water stress from drought stress or water excess, while ensuring optimal water availability in the rootzone at all times. …”
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Stepping into adulthood: pediatric cancer survivors and their parents’ perspectives on the transition from pediatric to adult care by Aleshchenko Ekaterina, Langer Thorsten, Calaminus Gabriele, Glogner Juliane, Enno Swart, Katja Baust

“…Clear and effective communication was identified as key to ensuring a smooth transition. Adult survivors acknowledged the transition's importance in fostering self-reliance and independence. …”
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Structure and Composition of Mangrove Vegetation on Kelasa Island: Dominance of Rhizophora apiculata and Its Implications for Coastal Ecosystem Sustainability by Akhrianti Irma, Oka Arizona Mohammad, Harapan Putera Batubara Geothani

“…Mangroves provide essential ecosystem services such as capturing carbon, habitat provision, and shoreline protection, making them essential for coastal sustainability.Understanding their structure and composition is essential for fostering conservation efforts and ensuring long-term resilience. This study investigates the mangrove vegetation on Kelasa Island, revealing key ecological trends relevant for future management. …”
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A "Quıet" need ın the dısaster of the century: a qualıtatıve study on menstrual hygıene management by Ayşe Aydın, Meltem Şirin Gok, Bahar Çiftçi

“…Healthcare professionals play a vital role in identifying these needs, ensuring the supply of hygiene materials, providing appropriate environments, and offering education to women. …”
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The impact of BIM on project time and cost: insights from case studies by Karan Das, Salman Khursheed, Virendra Kumar Paul

“…These findings are synthesized into a decision-making framework that estimates the probability of errors, evaluates their potential time and cost implications, and ensures alignment with project budgets. The framework serves as a strategic guide for project teams to assess the suitability of BIM for specific projects, thereby optimizing decision-making processes and improving overall project performance. …”
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Nano-MIP based SPR sensor for tetracycline analysis in milk sample by Monireh Bakhshpour-Yücel, Melike Küçük, Elif Tümay Özer, Bilgen Osman

“…Recent advancements in sensor technology have enabled the detection of antibiotics in food, ensuring human safety. In this study, we developed a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor based on molecularly imprinted nanoparticles (MINps) for the real-time, sensitive, and in-situ detection of tetracycline (Tc). …”
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Fostering Interprofessional Education During Required Clerkships for Medical Students Across Regional Campuses by Stephanie Freed, Deborah R. Birnbaum, Jennifer Schwartz, Paul Ko, Megan Christman, Paul Wallach

“…It requires minimal to no resources, ensures comparability, and helps prepare students for real-world teamwork. …”
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Citrus Irrigation Management by Davie Mayeso Kadyampakeni, Kelly T. Morgan, Mongi Zekri, Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Arnold Schumann, Thomas A. Obreza

“…Recent studies have shown that for HLB-affected trees, irrigation frequency should increase and irrigation amounts should decrease to minimize water stress from drought stress or water excess, while ensuring optimal water availability in the rootzone at all times. …”
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