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Piloting an immersive virtual reality 3D self‐management education experience for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study

Diabetic Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims Diabetes is a condition of global concern that can be mitigated through self‐management education. Virtual reality (VR) technology offers an immersive and interactive approach. It may promote self‐care and access to healthcare information.
Marion A. Waite, Olga Kozlowska, Clare Martin, Michal Krezalek, David Duce, Arantza Aldea, Mark Green   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Brand Equity and Debt Diversification

Financial Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines how brand equity influences the diversity of firms’ debt structures. We propose that brand equity, by signaling larger and more stable future cash flows and greater product market awareness, alters the fundamental trade‐offs that drive optimal debt type diversity.
David C. Mauer, Miaomiao Yu, Aihuan Zhang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Tooth Erosion Potential of Zero and Carbonated Beverages in Korea: A Laboratory‐Based Study Focused on pH

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives With increasing health consciousness, the consumption of zero‐calorie beverages (zero beverages) is also increasing. Zero beverages are devoid of sugar or alternative sugar content. Tooth erosion possibility continues to be reported in cases of carbonated beverage consumption.
Eun‐Ha Jung, Hyun‐Kyung Yim, Ji‐Hyun Min   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Learner‐Focused Strategy Instruction From the Teachers’ and the Learners’ Perspective

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Numerous large‐scale quantitative studies have been conducted to yield a macro‐level picture of the effectiveness of strategy instruction. However, little is understood about learners' actual processing of strategy instruction and interaction with the teachers delivering it.
Isobel Kai‐Hui Wang, Andrew D. Cohen
wiley   +1 more source

The Pen is Mightier Than the Algorithm? A Multilevel Linguistic Comparison of LLM‐ and Human‐Translated Research Article Abstracts

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Translating local research into English as a lingua franca (ELF) connects local scholarship with global readership, but this process remains constrained by language barriers. Large language models (LLMs) offer advanced accessible solutions, but their responsible integration into academic translation requires a deeper understanding of the ...
Yueyue Huang, Yao Yao, Dechao Li
wiley   +1 more source

Lexicogrammatical Features Predicting Grade‐Based Outcomes in a Post‐Secondary Content Course: An NLP Approach

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This exploratory study investigated lexicogrammatical features associated with grade‐based differences in a corpus of 304 business papers taken from an upper‐level undergraduate course at a large North American university. Using five natural language processing tools, 719 candidate linguistic variables were analyzed for their relationship with
Randy Appel, John Maurice Gayed, Ruth McKay   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring English Language Learners’ Vocabulary Knowledge and Usage When Speaking

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vocabulary forms a fundamental component of speaking ability, as it enables speakers to convey meaning accurately, fluently, and effectively. Although the relationship between vocabulary and speaking has been investigated to some extent, gaps remain in understanding the link between learners’ vocabulary knowledge and their speaking proficiency,
Junyan Guo, Martin East
wiley   +1 more source

Generative AI Implementation in Enterprises: Lessons From a Case Study of Enhanced IT Service Management

Information Systems Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The recent rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is fundamentally changing the way businesses operate, with many now investing heavily in this technology. However, businesses are still exploring ways to extract value from GenAI and develop organisational capabilities.
Ashish Jagdish Sharma, Bhawana Rathore, Baidyanath Biswas, Xiao Xiao, Rohit Gupta   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

An approach to minimize inventory risk due to weather using buyback contract with weather rebate

International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper addresses the inventory risk owing to weather fluctuations faced by retail companies and designs a new class of contract incorporating financial risk hedging. The designed contract not only coordinates the supply chain as the buyback contract does but also improves the supply chain profit by considering the inventory risk due to ...
Piyal Sarkar, M. I. M. Wahab, Liping Fang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Acidic Media on the Mechanical and Optical Properties of Digitally Designed Restorative Materials

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This investigation assessed how acidic environments affect the optical behavior, surface roughness, and hardness of a newly developed 3D‐printed permanent resin compared with commonly used computer‐aided design/computer‐aided manufacturing restorative blocks.
Ismini Papoulidou, Petros Mourouzis, Andrea Baldi, Nicola Scotti, Dimitrios Dionysopoulos   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source