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We explore the farmers’ perception of how different external drivers of changes in farming activities could lead to sustainability practices among wine producers. The general assumption is that regulatory and market forces can change the production strategies of wine producers, which could eventuall...

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Animals are a constant presence in urban environments. While there is a handful of studies that have addressed which urban animals people like, there is little knowledge on where in cities people accept animals in relation to their homes. A preceding study by the authors indicated that Munich reside...

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Objective. This study evaluated the adequacy of a structural equation model examining the relationship between spiritual health, resilience, and aggressiveness. Method. Four hundred young individuals (aged 18-30) from Costa Rica and Mexico (66.5% females, 33.5% males) actively involved in religious...

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The ultimate goal of developed societies is to age with quality of life, but this concept is broad, and few studies have addressed which variables specifically affect its dimensions. This study aims to test a model for predicting the impact of frailty, pain, and loneliness on the four dimensions of...

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BackgroundStroke patients may have symptoms such as sleep disorders, and the incidence of frailty is much higher than that of non-stroke patients. Self-efficacy can reduce the occurrence of frailty and sleep disorders and help to maintain the health of stroke patients.ObjectiveTo investigate the rel...

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Background: The demand for aged-care services in Japan has surged due to the country’s aging population. Furthermore, nationwide survey on the current state of aged-care services revealed that the primary reason for the resignation of women working in these sectors was poor interpersonal relationshi...

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Arid inland river basins exhibit pronounced uncertainty and spatial heterogeneity in carbon storage dynamics due to extreme climate conditions, water scarcity and ecosystem vulnerability. In particular, water-depleted zones still lack systematic research on the evolution mechanism of carbon storage....

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Due to the imbalance between parking supply and demand, cruising for parking frequently brings substantial impacts on road traffic. A concurrent video and questionnaire on on-street parking was conducted in Beijing to address these issues. From a procedural and psychological perspective, a structura...

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This study uses the fundamental Unified Technology Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model, which is based on earlier research, to identify potential characteristics that influence high school or vocational school students' success in embracing e-learning. The theoretical model is predi...

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Prefabricated buildings, known for their energy efficiency, environmental benefits, and industrial advantages, play a crucial role in urban renewal. Previous studies on the carbon emissions of prefabricated buildings mainly concentrate on the assessment and auditing of carbon emissions at the materi...

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IntroductionMathematics achievement is the level of knowledge, proficiency or skill attained by undergraduates in mathematics, often explained by grade point average or cumulative grade point average. Many factors could either improve or deter this achievement. In this study, we assess the factors t...

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IntroductionThe development of age-friendly communities (AFC) is a key initiative in response to the active ageing strategy proposed by World Health Organization. Urban fringe communities (UFC) are characterized by distinctive features such as intricate built environments and heterogeneous resident...

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Vegetation net primary productivity (NPP) serves as a critical indicator of ecosystem health and carbon sequestration capacity in ecologically fragile mountainous regions. This study analyzes NPP spatiotemporal dynamics in Yunnan Province, China from 2005–2020 using MODIS NPP products (MOD17A3HGF V6...

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The construction industry has a significantly contribute to the economy of Sri Lanka. However, in recent years, its overall share of the national output has declined, primarily due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, political instability, and ongoing economic challenges. Many construction firm...

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Xu Tian,1,* Lijuan Yi,2,* Xiaoling Liu,3 Fengli Zuo,4 Hongcai Shang,5 Jianping Zhang,6 Yi Ren7 1Division of Science & Technology and Foreign Affairs, Chongqing Center for Evidence-Based Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Cho...

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This study concentrates on the question of what influence does each component of smart governance have on the effectiveness of Thailand’s smart city. The primary objective of this study is to identify the components of smart governance and examine the impact of smart governance components on the eff...

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Under the global goal of carbon neutrality, soil carbon sequestration—as a critical component of the terrestrial ecosystem carbon cycle—has garnered significant attention. Coal mining subsidence areas, as typical human-impacted ecosystems, are characterized by soil structural degradation, reduced fe...

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This study aims to develop and validate a user experience scale to construct an Actual System Use model for online courses based on the Technology Acceptance Model, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of the multidimensional factors affecting Learning Outcomes and Actual System Use in the contex...

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The prediction of soil moisture conditions using multispectral data from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has advantages over ground measurements in terms of costs and monitoring range. However, the prediction accuracy for moisture conditions using spectral data alone is low. In this study, relations...

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Assessing cropland soil quality and identifying limiting indicators are crucial in guiding sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in fragile agricultural ecosystems. However, a unified understanding of key limiting indicators and the controlling factors of soil quality remains lacking due...

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