« La propagande soviétique de 1917 à 1991 : paix et désarmement au service de l’idéologie ? » by Jacques Le Bourgeois

“…After Trotsky suggested the idea of peace without arms, from 1918 the USSR quickly came back to a more pragmatic conception by setting up a powerful Red Army which Stalin, as well as his successors, kept reinforcing, while championing the struggle against militarism. Crowned with glory thanks to its victory over Nazism, soon after World War II, the USSR went so far as to promote the set of pacifist themes as a central pillar of its doctrine; it became its universal standard bearer. …”
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Social prescribing and students: A scoping review protocol. by Caitlin Muhl, Stephanie Wadge, Tarek Hussein

“…Across the globe, student champions are building the social prescribing student movement. …”
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Building trustful relationships through intrapreneurship in Academic Development by Karen Heard-Lauréote, Carina Buckley

“…We argue, however, that efforts to achieve more robustly trustful relationships between Academic Developers and the communities they serve require investment, buy-in and championing by senior executive teams to ensure Academic Developers are themselves appropriately developed to fulfil their potential. …”
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Russia-India cooperation on Post-American Afghanistan by Ivan Safranchuk, Alexandre Knyazev

“…Russian foreign policy has long championed multipolarity in international relations. …”
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Climate Change and Veterinary Medicine: A Call to Action for a Healthier Planet [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Winnifred Akello

“…By building climate-resilient practices, enhancing disease surveillance, and championing environmental stewardship, veterinarians can contribute significantly to a healthier, more sustainable future for all species on Earth.…”
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The influence of meteorological factors on the technical performance of football teams during matches by Yonghan Zhong, Shaoliang Zhang, Qing Yi, Miguel Ángel Gómez Ruano

“…This study explored the impact of the meteorological factors air temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed on teams’ technical performance during the Union of European Football Associations Champions League (UCL). Technical match statistics were collected for five seasons (2016/2017–2020/2021). …”
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The WHO’s 75th anniversary: WHO at a pivotal moment in history by Lawrence O Gostin, Roojin Habibi, Benjamin Mason Meier, Helen Clark, K Srinath Reddy, Jemilah Mahmood, Danwood Mzikenge Chirwa, Björn Kümmel, Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho, Attiya Waris, Miriam K Were

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THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL POLITICAL LEADERS IN THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF ISANLU KINGDOM UNDER OBA IBRAHIM AGBANA AGIE, 1935 - 1971 by Ayorinde Emmanuel Moses

“… • The settlement pattern of Isanlu kingdom which was championed by Oba Ibrahim Agbana Agie led to the emergence of the new Isanlu kingdom • The relationship between the old villages and the modern ones became cordial and brought development to Isanlu kingdom • The urge to move from the village to the place where social amenities were provided by government and the Community led to the desolation of some villages…”
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Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study by Milawaty Nurjono, Ezra Ho, Jing Yi Lee, Roland Petcu, Christina PC Sim

“…We recommend for targeted CHW training, programme champions, workflow integration and incentivisation schemes. …”
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Pacific Pumas in Indian Jungle: Place of Latin America in Indo-Pacific by T. A. Vorotnikova

“…It delves into the Indo-Pacific concept, championed internationally by India and Japan, as an alternative viewpoint in contrast to the predominant orientation towards China as the regional leader in the Asia-Pacific region. …”
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Transitioning health workers from PEPFAR contracts to the Uganda government payroll by Everd, Bikaitwoha Maniple

“…At the sub-national level, facilitators of transition in ‘high absorber’ districts were identified as the presence of transition ‘champions’, prioritizing HWs in district wage bill commitments, host facilities providing ‘bridge financing’ to transition workforce during salary delays and receiving donor technical support in district wage bill analysis—attributes that were absent in ‘low absorber’ districts. …”
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Stigma reduction in a disability and mental health programme in Ghana: Lessons in participation by Maria Zuurmond, Augustina Naami, Lyla Adwan-Kamara, Cathy Stephen, Sapana Basnet, Caroline Vanderick, Mohammed Chantimah, Abigail Nana Asamoah, Daisy Macdonald, Crick Lund

“…The data were drawn from a purposive sample of 20 in-depth interviews (IDIs) with programme staff, partners and key stakeholders, and 12 focus group discussions (FGDs) with self-help group (SHG) members, organisation of people with disabilities (OPD) members, and disability champions. We conducted thematic analysis using deductive and inductive approaches. …”
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Strengthening teamwork and respect (STAR) in maternity units: developing a health system intervention in South Africa by Tanya Doherty, Ruwayda Petrus, Sandra Land, Christiane Horwood, Veronique Filippi, Lyn Haskins, Cleo Phewa, Sphindile Mapumulo, Silondile Luthuli, Vaughn M. John

“…This process produced the STAR intervention approach and toolkit, consisting of: identification and training of champions, creation of STAR teams, convening of learning sessions to work through STAR toolkit activities, identification, implementation and monitoring of change projects, and onsite and virtual mentorship from the STAR development team. …”
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Reassessing the Significance of Mycobacterium in Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Study Protocol in Nigeria by Ngozi Ekeke, Francis Sunday Iyama, Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Joseph Ngozi Chukwu, Chinwe Chika Eze, Daniel Egbule, Charles Nwafor, Martin I. Njoku, Anthony O. Meka, Michael Odama, Okechukwu E. Ezeakile, Ngozi N. Murphy-Okpala

“…The role of trained Healthcare Workers (HCWs) and NTD champions (NTD-Cs) will be explored to enhance health outcomes in this population. …”
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Cities as innovation poles in the digital transition. The Italian case by Giuseppe Borruso, Ginevra Balletto

“…The findings highlight the formation of urban 'champions' and their characteristics in terms of ability to attract people and expertise. …”
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Survey of Supplement Use and Effects Felt by Amateur Boxers by Trisnar Adi Prabowo, Nevitaningrum, Moch. Septian Resi Wibowo, Wahyu Dwi Yulianto

“…The instrument used a questionnaire (google form).Boxers have 2 criteria, namely: 1) are still active as athletes and 2) have been champions at the provincial level with a total of 155 boxers, 116 male boxers and 39 female boxers. …”
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<i>‘Changing the Focus’</i>: Co-Design of a Novel Approach for Engaging People with Dementia in Physical Activity by Claudia Meyer, Den-Ching A. Lee, Michele Callisaya, Morag E. Taylor, Katherine Lawler, Pazit Levinger, Susan Hunter, Dawn C. Mackey, Elissa Burton, Natasha Brusco, Terry Haines, Christina L. Ekegren, Amelia Crabtree, Keith D. Hill

“…Opportunities were classified as using champions, streamlining processes, recognising triggers for disengagement, influencing beliefs and attitudes, and means of communication. …”
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Acceptability of digital vending machines to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in Brighton, UK: a qualitative analysis by Jaime H Vera, Richard Cooper, Syra Dhillon, John Mear, Gillian Louise Dean, Rhys D Wenlock

“…From a stakeholder perspective, the pathway is beneficial and the role of community champions to reduce stigma is favourable.…”
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Delirium Management Quality Improvement Project to Improve Awareness and Screening in a Medical ICU by Hirsh Makhija, Kyle Digrande, Omar Awan, Russell G. Buhr, Rajan Saggar, Victoria Ramirez, Rainbow Tarumoto, Janelle M. Fine, Atul Malhotra, Dale M. Needham, Jennifer L. Martin, Biren B. Kamdar

“…<b>Methods:</b> Spanning an 8-month quality improvement project period, our single-ICU interdisciplinary effort involved delivery of CAM-ICU pocket cards to bedside nurses, and lectures by experienced champions that included a live delirium detection demonstration using the CAM-ICU, and a comprehensive discussion of evidence-based delirium prevention strategies (e.g., benzodiazepine avoidance). …”
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Tracing the Intellectual History of the Knowledge Economy: An Analysis of OECD Publications within the International Political Economy Framework by V. I. Konnov, D. A. Talagaeva

“…The “knowledge economy” concept, championed by the OECD, thus became emblematic of the vested interests of this historical bloc.The OECD's documentation in the 2000s, with its pronounced emphasis on the application of lessons gleaned from the electronic sector—demonstrating rapid transitions from research and development outcomes to commercially viable products—across diverse economic sectors, is indicative of the escalating influence wielded by this specific historical bloc. …”
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