Exploring weighted network backbone extraction: A comparative analysis of structural techniques. [PDF]
PLoS OneYassin A, Cherifi H, Seba H, Togni O.
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Nigerian English: History, functions and features
World Englishes, Volume 45, Issue 1, Page 7-18, March 2026.Abstract This article offers a comprehensive overview of Nigerian English, a rapidly expanding variety of world Englishes, recognised as one of the fastest‐growing varieties of English globally in numerical terms. This article has four aims. First, it discusses the historical developments of English in Nigeria with reference to the events that led to ...
Kingsley O. Ugwuanyi +1 more
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Assessing Transitivity, Inconsistencies, and Transparency in Network Comparisons for Novel Therapies in Worsening Heart Failure. [PDF]
JACC AdvQueiroz I, Barbosa LM, Gallo Ruelas M.
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Local equivalence and refinements of Rasmussen's s‐invariant
Journal of Topology, Volume 19, Issue 1, March 2026.Abstract Inspired by the notions of local equivalence in monopole and Heegaard Floer homology, we introduce a version of local equivalence that combines odd Khovanov homology with equivariant even Khovanov homology into an algebraic package called a local even–odd (LEO) triple.
Nathan M. Dunfield +2 more
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Dataset from an experiment on transitivity. [PDF]
Data BriefGuadalupe-Lanas J +2 more
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European Journal of Social Psychology, Volume 56, Issue 1, Page 210-224, February 2026.ABSTRACT This study examines the interplay between language and social connectedness in forming opinion‐based groups on social media. Drawing on small‐world theory and social identity theory, we propose a dual‐layer approach that combines semantic and network analysis to investigate the dynamics of group formation on X/Twitter during the 2021 COVID‐19 ...
Davide Morselli +8 more
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Efficacy of ultrasound-guided intra-articular injection in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis in early and middle stages: a network meta-analysis. [PDF]
Front Med (Lausanne)Zhang J, Guo Y, Lu B, Li G, Li J.
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Obesity, Volume 34, Issue 2, Page 279-293, February 2026.ABSTRACT Objective This review compared antiobesity strategies—obesity management medications (OMM), endoscopic bariatric procedures (EBP), and metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS)—with lifestyle intervention, placebo, or no therapy (LSI/Pbo/NT). Methods This network meta‐analysis included randomized clinical trials comparing OMM, EBP, and MBS versus LSI ...
Maurizio De Luca +12 more
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An empirical study on 209 networks of treatments revealed intransitivity to be common and multiple statistical tests suboptimal to assess transitivity. [PDF]
BMC Med Res MethodolSpineli LM.
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Common purpose advantage: Reviving a managerial theory of the firm?
Strategic Management Journal, Volume 47, Issue 2, Page 583-615, February 2026.Abstract Research Summary What is the most effective way to distribute organizational objectives across managers? While prior work suggests managers should each focus on a single objective, we draw on Barnard's original insights on corporate purpose to identify conditions when managers pursuing the full set of objectives is advantageous.
Rodolphe Durand +1 more
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