Foreigner in contemporary Japanese state discourse: Constructing differences between the nation and the Other by D. S. Alekseev

“…Researchers note that Japanese national identity has been shaped by the nihonjinron ideology, which defines the country as culturally unique and mono-ethnic, thus constituting a divide between Japan and the rest of the world. …”
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Alternative dispute resolution: Mediation as a model [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Naser Sherman, Bashar Talal Momani

“…Conclusion In conclusion, the study proposes strategies to enhance mediation practices, promote a culture of its adoption, and integrate it more closely into the judicial system. …”
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Prevalence and factors of physical punishment and psychological aggression toward children under five in Mongolia: an analysis of the 2018 Social Indicator Survey by Anujin Enkhbat, Seungman Cha, Ermias Tadesse Beyene, Yan Jin

“…Conclusion These findings underscore the need for targeted policy interventions, including age-sensitive parental education programs and religious and cultural sensitivity measures. Comprehensive educational and awareness programs are essential to foster a culture of nonviolence across all educational levels, highlighting the need for context-specific policies to safeguard the well-being of children in Mongolia.…”
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Inhibition of GPR68 induces ferroptosis and radiosensitivity in diverse cancer cell types by Leif R. Neitzel, Daniela T. Fuller, Jessica Cornell, Samantha Rea, Carolina de Aguiar Ferreira, Charles H. Williams, Charles C. Hong

“…Moreover, OGM synergized with ionizing radiation to induce lipid peroxidation, a hallmark of ferroptosis, as well as reduce colony size in 2D and 3D cell culture. GPR68 inhibition is not acutely detrimental but increases intracellular free ferrous iron, which is known to trigger reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. …”
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Die 1983 Afrikaanse Bybelvertaling in die lig van huidige tendense en behoeftes by A. H. Snyman

“…In contrast, the functionalist theorists regard a translation as a new communicative act that must be purposeful with respect to the translator’s clients and readership, while DTS views a text as a translation if it functions as such in the receiving culture and literary system. A recent investigation into the need for a new Afrikaans translation reveals that there is a need for various types of translation. …”
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Errors in Latin Inscriptions on Renaissance Works of Fine Art by Lazer-Pankiv Olesia, Korolova Nataliia

“…Ever wider spread of the Latin language in Europe during the Renaissance period resulted in de facto bilingual society. Latin grew into a cultural code to understanding the ancient high culture heritage though in everyday life people kept using local dialects. …”
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Eco-toxicological effects of pesticide residues on soil biological sentinels by E.I. Atuanya, T Onuoha, E Morka

“…Nitrobacter and Nitrosomonas sp. was isolated from Soil samples gotten from dumpsite in Benin City and cultured using Winogradsky medium. The bacterial isolate was characterized and identified based on its cultural, morphological and biochemical characteristics. …”
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THE DYNAMICS OF STATE-SOCIETY RELATIONS AND DEMOCRATIZATION IN NIGERIA by OGBONNA Emmanuel Chijioke, ALUKO Bayode, ADEYANJU Joseph

“…It agrees that there is a rich culture of civil society in Nigeria, but appraises state-society relations as a larger umbrella with a greater incentive in public space construction. …”
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Impact of diabetes mellitus on dental implants: A cross sectional controlled clinical study. by Rezhna Muhammed Hamad-Ameen, Othman Abu-Bakr Omer

“…Results: Diabetic patients show a Statistically significant difference to non diabetic subjects in the level of interleukin 6 with (P value 0.004), Culture and sensitivity with (P value 0.003), Peri -implant bone loss in mesial and distal sides of the implant with P values 0.006 and 0.002 respectively, and also, in gingival recession with (P value 0.017). while the difference was not significant in gingival sulcus depth P value0.220, bleeding on probing P value0.550, implant suppuration P value 0.999, and mobility P value 0.999. …”
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The tetracycline resistome is shaped by selection for specific resistance mechanisms by each antibiotic generation by Kevin S. Blake, Yao-Peng Xue, Vincent J. Gillespie, Skye R. S. Fishbein, Niraj H. Tolia, Timothy A. Wencewicz, Gautam Dantas

“…We employ a high-throughput barcode sequencing protocol that can discriminate between strains in mixed culture and quantify their relative abundances. We find that each mechanism is preferentially selected for by specific antibiotic generations, leading to their expansion. …”
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Security Challenges: Appraisal of Threats to Nigeria’s Sovereignty in the Fourth Republic (1999-2019) by Olanrewaju Rafiu Memud, Solomon A. Ojo

“…The study recommends good governance and unadulterated fiscal federalism, free and fair elections; discourage culture of impunity, proactiveresponse to intelligence information gathering/usage; and non[1]politicization of unfolding socio-political issues. …”
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Noise pollution in developing countries: Loopholes and recommendations for Vietnam law by Quang Chinh Nguyen, An Thanh Thi Chu, Bao Gia Truong, Duyen Hong Thuc Nguyen

“…It also offers specific recommendations such as education and public awareness enhancement, categorizing sources of noise, propaganda on noise reduction, strengthening sanctions, amending specific chapters, applying technology for detection and reporting, committing to social responsiveness/culture, among other solutions.…”
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The process and perspective of serious incident investigations in adult community mental health services: integrative review and synthesis by Helen Haylor, Tony Sparkes, Gerry Armitage, Melanie Dawson-Jones, Keith Double, Lisa Edwards

“…The importance of applying these approaches within a mental healthcare system that advocates a zero suicide framework, grounded in a restorative just culture, is highlighted. Clinical implications Although integrative reviews and syntheses have clear methodological limitations, this approach facilitates the management of a disparate body of work to advance a critical understanding of patient safety in adult community mental healthcare. …”
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Growth Performance, Body Measurements and Live Weight Estimation of Tülü (Bactrian × Dromedary F1) Calves from Birth to Six Months of Age by Atakan Koç, Alkan Çağlı

“…A hybrid camel Tülü (Bactrian male x Dromedary female F1) males are preferred in camel wrestling, which is a culture unique to Anatolia. In this study, changes of live weight (LW), daily weight gain (DWG), and body measurements (BMs) of Tülü calves in the first 6 months of age in a farm in Aydın province, Türkiye, were determined as well as developing equations to estimate LW from body measurements. …”
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L’abeille mellifère (Apis mellifera unicolor) à Mayotte by Samuel Perichon

“…The reason why collecting honey in the forest remains a marker of identity in Mahoran culture is undoubtedly because of this. Surprisingly, another product was mentioned during the interviews: open brood. …”
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Exploring the relationship between nursing professional values and job satisfaction in Vietnam by Thi-Phuong-Thao Pham, Mei-Chih Huang

“… Background & Aim: Nursing professional values and job satisfaction are two significant concepts that are influenced by culture and working conditions, and therefore their evaluation in different societies may provide different results. …”
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Orden dentro del desorden: circulación de libros de derecho en Nueva España, 1585–1640 by Idalia García

“…These books contributed to the recreation of a Western normative order in American societies and thus played a key role in the emergence of a new legal culture. The identification of the specific editions used by readers in New Spain requires the analysis both of historical documents and of the books themselves, as far as these are extant. …”
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Effectiveness of Malaysia football DNA application on the performance of players under 16 years by Hadi Syahmi Hamzah, Zulakbal Abd Karim, Abdul Rahaman, Fakrul Hazely Ismail, Amin Akbar

“…This model, created by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), reflects the philosophy, culture, and unique characteristics of Malaysian football, aligning with the demands of modern gameplay. …”
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Lire et laisser une trace : ex-libris, lectures interdites et collections particulières by Pierrette Lafond

“…Les ex-libris des membres du clergé sont présents en nombre important, mais s’y retrouvent également ceux appartenant à des propriétaires civils, de culture anglophone surtout. Revisitée grâce aux ex-libris dans la perspective du premier propriétaire-lecteur, cette « relecture » de la section des livres défendus devient l’évocation d’une mémoire occultée de l’histoire des bibliothèques.…”
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Physician Kitasato Shibasaburō: Achievements and posthumous veneration in Shintō by V. A. Gorshkov-Cantacuzene

“…The deification of scientists is an extraordinary practice and represents a significant cultural phenomenon. It should be noted, however, that the cult of Koch-Kitasato is local and actually confined to the Kitasato Institute, where scholars are honored as patrons of the Institute. …”
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