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Accentuate the positive : Hope as psychological capital in Futures Studies [PDF]

, 2018
Hope is an inherently futures-oriented concept: it can only be targeted towards the future because the present moment and the past are beyond our influence.
Heinäjärvi, Henna
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Gender in futures : A study of gender and feminist papers published in Futures, 1969-2009

, 2011
This paper reviews and discusses papers related to women's studies, gender or feminist perspectives, published in the scientific journal Futures. The aim is to provide new understandings and remapping of futures studies by capturing how gender is created
Gunnarsson-Östling, Ulrika, Gunnarsson-Östling, Ulrika,, Ulrika Gunnarsson-Östling   +2 more
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Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
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Foresight-based Business Model Design: Presentation and Validation of a Conceptual Model [PDF]

‫مدیریت بازرگانی
Objective A business model is a strategic concept that shows how to create, deliver, and obtain value. Although business models change along with environmental changes, they need innovation, anticipation, exploratory thinking, and momentum to overcome ...
Salman Hosseini Safa, Safar Fazli, Hakem Ghasemi, Ali Khaleghi   +3 more
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
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Performance Evaluation of Emerging Meta‐Heuristic Algorithms on Vehicle Routing Problem

Engineering Reports
This research provides a comprehensive evaluation of seven emergent meta‐heuristic algorithms, including flying fox optimization (FFO), Giza pyramids construction (GPC), Harris Hawks optimizer (HHO), red deer algorithm (RDA), whale optimization algorithm
Hadi Barati, Sepanta Rafiee, Hasti Zanjirani, Bahar Bandi, Amir‐Mohammad Haji‐Hashemi, Sajjad Shafiepour, Narges Karami, Alireza Goli   +7 more
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Teasing Paradoxes to Explore Transformative Futures of Peace [PDF]

This paper discusses the outcome of a methodologically innovative foresight exercise. A Futures Clinique was conducted to address paradoxes of peace. For the purpose, a novel method of p'aradox probing' was launched where paradoxes are employed as tools ...
Heinonen, Sirkka, Taylor, Amos, Pättikangas, Paula, Viitamäki, Riku   +3 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Factors associated with patients’ mobility rates within the provinces of Iran

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background The absence of a referral system and patients’ freedom to choose among service providers in Iran have led to increased patient mobility, which continues to concern health policymakers in the country.
Somayeh Noori Hekmat, Ali Akbar Haghdoost, Zahra Zamaninasab, Rohaneh Rahimisadegh, Fatemeh Dehnavieh, Samira Emadi   +5 more
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Learning Futures Studies Collaboratively

Collaborative learning strategies have positively affected learning outcomes at different levels of education from kindergarten to college. This study demonstrates the successful application of collaborative learning in teaching futures studies to two ...
陳思思
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