Towards new modes of knowledge exchange for sustainability transformations: an exploration of multi-sited dialogue as conferencing practice by Blane Harvey, Ying-Syuan (Elaine) Huang, Bruce Goldstein, Nick Graham

“…Against this backdrop, we argue that knowledge exchange for societal transformations needs to consider three interrelated dimensions: (1) equity and inclusion – access to and representation in both process and content for all, (2) low carbon – limits the ecological burden produced by the exchange, and (3) impact – outcomes at individual and collective levels that enhance our ability to act. …”
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An emerging trend in Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPSs): designer THC by Cristian Caprari, Elena Ferri, Maria Angela Vandelli, Cinzia Citti, Giuseppe Cannazza

“…Despite the aim to encompass all known THC-like molecules, new species emerge on the drug users’ pipeline each month. …”
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Human Modeling and Passivity Analysis for Semi-Autonomous Multi-Robot Navigation in Three Dimensions by Takeshi Hatanaka, Takahiro Mochizuki, Takumi Sumino, Jose M. Maestre, Nikhil Chopra

“…Specifically, we compare virtual reality (VR) interfaces with a traditional interface, and examine the impacts that VR technology has on human properties in terms of model accuracy, performance, passivity and workload, demonstrating that VR interfaces have a positive effect on all aspects. In contrast to 1-D operation, we confirm that operators hardly attain passivity regardless of the network structure, even with the VR interfaces. …”
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Co-Pyrolysis of Plastic Waste and Lignin: A Pathway for Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery by Vilmantė Kudelytė, Justas Eimontas, Rolandas Paulauskas, Nerijus Striūgas

“…The results showed that the main functional groups of lignin monitored by TG-FTIR were aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, while all plastics showed the same results for hydrocarbons. …”
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BLOOD SMEAR PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER IN BALI ROYAL HOSPITAL by I Made Dwi Mertha Adnyana, Ni Luh Gede Sudaryati, A.A Komang Suardana

“…Platelet counts, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit values, leukocyte counts, clinic degrees, gender and age, and blue plasma lymphocytes, are all used in hematological analyzed by univariate, ANOVA and BNT tests to analyze data. …”
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Role of CFT and PCR in diagnosis of Chlamydia psittaci in experimentally infected rabbits by V. V. Evstifeev, F. M. Khusainov, S. I. Yakovlev, R. I. Shangaraev, V. I. Eremets

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Sesame Oil (Sesamum Indicum L.) as a New Challenge for Reinforcement of Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement, Could It Be? by Neven S. Aref

“…One-way ANOVA followed by Tukey test was used to analyze the collected data of all evaluated parameters except the color stability results, which were analyzed by Student t-test at p<0.05. …”
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Operational Standard for Point-through-point Electroacupuncture Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Techniques by Working Group on Operational Standard for Point-through-point Electroacupuncture Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Techniques

“…This operational standard could be applied to guide the professionals and technical personnel of traditional Chinese medicine in hospitals at all levels and medical and health care institutions to carry out point-through-point electroacupuncture therapy for rehabilitation, with wide generality and effectiveness.…”
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Interplay between vacancy-induced hydrogen segregation and stress-induced vacancy redistribution causing embrittlement of alpha-iron by Mugilgeethan Vijendran, Ryosuke Matsumoto

“…In the case of H segregation without vacancies at zero applied strain, the reduction in the cohesive energy ranged approximately from 15% to 35% for all the GB configurations. Eventually, vacancy segregation increased H concentration at the GBs, defined as vacancy-induced H segregation. …”
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The Problem of Environmental Security of Russia by O. I. Bashlakova

“…That objective implies that enterprises and organization of all forms of ownership should be economically motivated to use the environmentally acceptable technologies and, consequently, to improve the environment's condition. …”
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Comparison of the corrosion behavior and surface morphology of NiTi alloy and stainless steels in sodium chloride solution by Kožuh S., Vrsalović L., Gojić M., Gudić S., Kosec B.

“…The oxide film formed on all samples has a double-layer structure consisting of a barrier-type inner layer and a porous outer layer. …”
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Switching Stable Kidney Transplant Recipients to a Generic Tacrolimus Is Feasible and Safe, but It Must Be Monitored by Fernando González, René López, Elizabeth Arriagada, René Carrasco, Natalia Gallardo, Eduardo Lorca

“…Forty-one stable Prograf (Astellas) receiving kidney transplant patients were switched to a generic tacrolimus (Sandoz) in a 1 : 1 dose ratio and were followed up for up to 8 months. All other drugs were maintained as per normal practice. …”
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The Role of Open Lung Biopsy in Critically Ill Patients with Hypoxic Respiratory Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Abdullah Almotairi, Sharmistha Biswas, Jason Shahin

“…A retrospective cohort study was performed of all consecutive patients admitted to three tertiary care, university-affiliated, ICUs during the period from January 2000 to January 2012 with the principal diagnosis of hypoxic respiratory failure and who underwent an open lung biopsy. …”
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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia by Iracema Leroi, Hiranmayi Pantula, Kathryn McDonald, Vijay Harbishettar

“…Self-rated apathy, depression, and anxiety rating scales were also administered. Over 79% of all participants reported at least one neuropsychiatric symptom in the past month. …”
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Teacher training at a rural school in Mato Grosso do Sul – Brazil: the presence/absence of inclusive and intercultural perspectives by Luiz Henrique Poloni, Washington Cesar Shoiti Nozu, Andressa Santos Rebelo

“…The results indicated that all teachers have initial training at a higher education level and, among the eight, seven have continued training in specialization courses. …”
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Poszanowanie wolności religijnej w prawodawstwie kościelnym by Dariusz Mazurkiewicz

“…Consequently, it also requires respect for religious freedom when administering sacraments and obliges bishops and missionaries to refrain from all forms of coercion when preaching the Gospel. …”
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Shear Bond Strengths of Different Adhesive Systems to Biodentine by Mesut Enes Odabaş, Mehmet Bani, Resmiye Ebru Tirali

“…No significant differences were found between all of the adhesive groups at the same time intervals (12 minutes and 24 hours) (). …”
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Effect of bedding mortar with low strength and high entrained air content on the strain and failure mode of masonry prisms under compression by Isabela Naia Talhacoli, André Lübeck, Gihad Mohamad

“…Three types of mortars were tested, one dry pre-mixed mortar and two ready-to-use, with open times of 36 and 72 h. All physical and mechanical properties of the materials were determined following Brazilian standards. …”
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Exceedance probability of characteristic flows in Poland by Katarzyna Baran-Gurgul

“…The analysis of correlations and maps shows, above all, a significant dependence of the exceedance probability of the flows Qchar on the gauging station elevation H – in some cases it is a positive relationship, in some – negative.…”
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Association of Glycated Proteins with Inflammatory Proteins and Periodontal Disease Parameters by Jeneen Panezai, Mohammad Altamash, Per-Erik Engstrӧm, Anders Larsson

“…Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fructosamine (FrAm) levels were measured in all subjects. A multiplex proximity extension assay (PEA) was used to analyze the serum samples for simultaneous measurement of 92 proteins. …”
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