Phytochemical and pharmacological review of Erica Genus (L.) Ericaceae plants by Francis Adu-Amankwaah, Hleziphi V. Mpundu, Kudakwashe Nyambo, Paula Strauss, Kudzanai Ian Tapfuma, Ndivhuwo Tshililo, Motunrayo Victoria Badejo, Lawrence Mabasa, Vuyo Mavumengwana, Lucinda Baatjies

“…Additionally, traditional uses of Erica plants by indigenous cultures in treating various ailments were documented, highlighting the importance of this genus in ethnomedicine. …”
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Distribution, traditional utilization, processing, and health benefits associated with the consumption of morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)]: a survey from selected distri... by John Gwamba, Samuel Imathiu, John Kinyuru, Arnold Onyango, Masa Veronica Motaung

“…The survey sought to gather and document information about demographic characteristics, traditional use, cultural norms, harvesting, processing, preservation, and health benefits of morama beans. …”
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GENDER INFLUENCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM: A STUDY OF BABCOCK UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS by VICTOR A. ADESIYAN, BABAJIDE JACOB, SEIGHA SONIA GESIERE, WOLE-TAIWO OLAYINKA

“… Gender is a biological as well as socially and culturally constructed concept of masculinity and femininity on individuals' actions, opportunities, and societal expectations. …”
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Awareness and attitudes of pregnant women concerning genetic disorders and pregnancy termination in northeastern Iran by Nafiseh Todarbary, Abouzar Irandegani, Mojtaba Meshkat, Aida Gholoobi, Tayebeh Hamzehloei

“…Conclusion The findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive genetic counseling, informed decision-making in prenatal care, advocating for policy reviews, and culturally sensitive guidelines in Iran.…”
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Occurrence of macrolides resistance in Legionella pneumophila ST188: Results of the Belgian epidemiology and resistome investigation of clinical isolates by Charlotte Michel, Fedoua Echahidi, Geraldine De Muylder, Max Sewell, Ian Boostrom, Olivier Denis, Owen B. Spiller, Denis Pierard

“…Routine typing by cgMLST allows good discrimination and the first clinical isolate reported as resistant for macrolides was cultured, underscoring the need to define resistance breakpoints and incorporate antimicrobial susceptibility testing as routine clinical investigation practice.…”
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An investigation of factors associated with antenatal care attendance in Gauteng in 2015 by E M Webb, B Girdler-Brown, J Mostert, S Ngcobo

“…There are several studies on the social and cultural reasons for late booking. However, understanding the factors in a woman’s choice to initiate antenatal care is important in informing healthcare strategies and policies. …”
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Predictive abilities of acculturation for differences in self-rated health among international medical students from Medical University – Sofia by Joana Simeonova, Angelika Velkova, Lidia Georgieva, Peshka Pesheva, Kristina Popova, Nikolai Hristov, Elia Georgieva, Maria Pravchanska

“…The Stephenson Multigroup Acculturation Scale (SMAS) was employed to assess cultural influences from both the host and home countries, focusing on two dimensions: Ethnic Society Immersion (ESI) and Dominant Society Immersion (DSI). …”
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Environmental Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 in Two Restaurants from a Mid-scale City that Followed U.S. CDC Reopening Guidance by Hongwan Li, Sripriya Nannu Shankar, Chiran T. Witanachchi, John A. Lednicky, Julia C. Loeb, Md. Mahbubul Alam, Z. Hugh Fan, Karim Mohamed, Jessica A. Boyette, Arantzazu Eiguren-Fernandez, Chang-Yu Wu

“…Virus was not isolated in cell cultures inoculated with aliquots of the RT-PCR-positive sample. …”
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Sociological approach in managing high school violence in Serbia in the COVID - 19 postpandemic period by Milosavljević-Stević Milena, Radosavljević Života, Anđelković Aleksandar

“…Given that sociology has developed specialized branches such as cultural sociology, rural sociology, sociology of religion, business sociology, sociology of labour, sociology of sport, etc., there is a need to consider introducing sociology of violence as a branch of study that comprehensively addresses the issue of violence. …”
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mecA and PVL genes in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from clinical specimens: a cross-sectional hospital based study from Nepal by Sirjana Adhikari, Supriya Sharma, Sanjib Adhikari, Sanjit Shrestha, Dwij Raj Bhatta

“…Each sample underwent conventional cultural methods for bacterial isolates identification. …”
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Challenges in data collection for enhancing productivity in Brazilian industrial processes by Haroldo Lhou Hasegawa, Rafael Sene de Lima, Vidal Dias da Mota Junior, Ricardo Luiz Perez Teixeira

“…Results: The findings indicate that productivity improvement techniques, including Lean Six Sigma, PDCA, and Value Stream Mapping, were partially implemented in some companies but were abandoned in others due to the pandemic and internal cultural barriers. Only a minority of companies succeeded in sustaining their productivity programs. …”
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Effect of Small and Medium Enterprises on Growth of Business in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kabale Central Market. by Atukunzire, Pross

“…Solutions proposed to address these challenges included enhancing the development of the financial sector, expanding and diversifying market opportunities, promoting good governance practices, and investing in human and cultural capital development. In conclusion, the study underscored the importance of government initiatives to support and enhance the growth of Small Scale Businesses (SSBs) for the overall economic development of the nation.…”
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Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District. by Bagye, Jassy

“…The study also advocates for the inclusion of culturally relevant activities to enhance motivation and participation, as well as the establishment of policies to ensure consistent and comprehensive PE programs across schools, promoting long-term developmental benefits for pupils. …”
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Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871 – 1918 by Arzu Melek Ozgumus

“…Through careful analysis, Hoyer captures the complexities of governance, cultural strategies, and social tensions during this formative period of the German Empire. …”
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Crianças na contemporaneidade: entre as demandas da vida escolar e da sociedade tecnológica by Luana Timbó Martins, Lucia R. de Castro

“…En este artículo se discuten las posibles tensiones entre el modo de organización escolar para dar cuenta de su tarea de transmisión cultural y las crecientes demandas de la sociedad tecnológica, tales como los requisitos de ser competente con las nuevas tecnologías de información. …”
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Contradicciones de la Amazonía en el Brasil: Una nueva perspectiva by Creucí Maria Caetano, Diego Geraldo Caetano Nunes

“… La foresta amazónica se destaca por ser uno de los más importantes componentes de la biosfera, fundamental para afrontar los cambios climáticos, debido a que se caracteriza por albergar una megadiversidad biológica, étnica y cultural, que sufre en la actualidad una intensa presión. …”
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Sentidos de ciudadanía en un grupo de jóvenes escolarizados de la ciudad de Manizales, Colombia by Hernán Humberto Vargas López, Carlos Valerio Echavarría Grajales, Sara Victoria Alvarado Salgado, Jaime Alberto Restrepo

“…Igualmente, se plantea que las y los jóvenes orientan la ciudadanía desde los principios y marcos de significación cultural de ciudad, expresados en los vínculos y compromisos que adquieren los ciudadanos con su ciudad y viceversa. …”
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El tránsito vehículo-peatonal desde un punto de vista psicocultural by Gilbert Ulloa-Brenes

“…El objetivo de este artículo es proponer una serie de insumos epistemológicos y teóricos, como aproximación psicocultural, desde la cual se entienda el tránsito de vehículos y peatones en calidad de campo cultural propio de la sociedad moderna industrializada. …”
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