Background: Promoting interpersonal aspects of care, including dignity, safety, and empathy, is fundamental to patient-centered care and strongly influences satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Objectives: This study compared insured and uninsured patients' perceptions of (i) dig...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11588
Structural damage identification is vital for ensuring the safety and predictive maintenance of large-scale civil infrastructure. This review systematically compares two methodological paradigms: deterministic methods—such as dynamic fingerprinting, model updating, and data-drive...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11587
In healthcare delivery, where there is instability due to structural, material or staffing insufficiencies, reliability and tangibility may not be guaranteed and that can affect patient satisfaction. Medical insurance coverage is said to improve availability of healthcare service...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11586
Architectural textiles also known as Architextiles is a multi-disciplinary intersection of textile science and architectural design where lightweight, flexible and high-performance built environments are achieved. Architectural textiles are based on the combination of architectur...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11584
Bridge Moving Load Identification aims to reconstruct the spatiotemporal evolution of vehicle loads from measured structural dynamic responses, supporting load rating, fatigue assessment, and overload management in structural health monitoring. In bridge engineering practice, MFI...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11585
Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) represents a paradigm shift in structural engineering, moving beyond life safety to ensure buildings maintain specific functionality during earthquakes, thereby minimizing lifecycle costs. This review synthesizes the evolution and applicati...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11583
As prefabricated construction emerges as a key path for the modernization and transformation of the construction industry, its development process is confronted with numerous management complexity challenges, such as low efficiency in multi-party collaboration, difficulty in quan...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11582
Mining operations increasingly require intelligent control strategies capable of balancing productivity with energy efficiency, water stewardship, and operational stability. While Mining 4.0 technologies have enhanced automation and monitoring capabilities, most existing systems...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11581
Roshel Ayimaa, Irene-Nora Dinye & Romanus Dogkubong Dinye·Advances in Research·2026
Housing affordability had emerged as a critical urban challenge in Ghana, yet empirical evidence at the sub-city level remained limited. This study examined the dynamics of rental affordability in Asokore Mampong, a rapidly urbanizing municipality within the Kumasi Metropolis. Us...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11580
In the past three decades, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is undoubtedly been one of the most innovative engineering materials, and its application scenarios have become more and more extensive. Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) has the inherent potential of self-sen...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11579
Molluscs are a diverse group of species that have been recognized for their valuable contributions to pharmacology. These organisms are known to be important natural sources of novel bioactive compounds that have shown potential in various medicinal applications. Among these land...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11578
Stocking density represents a critical management parameter in intensive aquaculture, directly influencing growth performance, survival rates, production economics, and environmental sustainability. Determining optimal stocking density is essential for maximizing economic returns...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11577
This study examines the relationship between selected socioeconomic and communication characteristics of paddy farmers in Gudiyattam Taluk, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, with their awareness and adoption of recommended bio-fertilizers practices. Using an ex-post facto research de...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11576
Francis Ayiah-Mensah, Cynthia Ama Mensah, Francis Eyiah-Bediako, Emmanuel Asare Ayim & Anthony Joe Turkson·Advances in Research·2026
Early childbearing remains a persistent global public health challenge, yet existing evidence is largely derived from cross-sectional or pooled analyses that ignore hierarchical data structures and within-country dependence. The study aims to quantify the temporal dynamics and so...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11575
The rapid diffusion of smartphones has profoundly reshaped interpersonal communication across the lifespan. Among the most pervasive yet under-theorised digital behaviours is phubbing - the act of ignoring physically present individuals in favour of mobile phone engagement. While...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11574