Representación dela violencia y la marginalidaden el discurso de Cidade de Deus e Inferno by Matías Rebolledo Dujisin

“…Violence andmarginality, in fact, are probably the most exploited and discussed subjects inthe last few decades in Brazil, so the comparison between the poeticalconstruction in both novels reveals that it is almost impossible to maintain anunivocal sense and explanation of this contemporary condition.…”
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Challenges in advanced heart failure care in Japan: Bridging the gap in durable mechanical circulatory support utilization and heart transplantation by Satoshi Miyashita, MD, Francisco B. Alexandrino, MD, Amanda R. Vest, MBBS, MPH, Tomohiro Fujisaki, MD, Wai Hong Wilson Tang, MD, Yasumasa Tsukamoto, MD, PhD, Koichiro Kinugawa, MD, PhD

“…Advanced therapeutic interventions, such as heart transplantation and durable left ventricular assist devices, have become a focus of interest in recent decades. However, the unique sociocultural landscape of Japan, coupled with a historically controversial background of organ transplantation, has impeded progress in these areas. …”
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Vibration Performance Redistribution in Heterogeneous Networks by Genling Huang, Jiqiang Wang

“…Collective behaviors such as synchronization, consensus, and flocking have been extensively investigated over the past decades. Many important results have been disseminated concerning the properties of complex networks. …”
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A Roadmap to a Successful Exchange Rate Regime Transition: Takeaways from 6 African Transitions by Hamza Bouhali, Ahmed Dahbani, Brahim Dinar

“…We adopted a comparative methodology for three types of regime switches using 3 GARCH family models and data from 6 African countries over two decades. Our main findings are that a gradual and well-prepared transition improves its outcome and allows the market more flexibility in absorbing domestic and external volatilities, even during a crisis. …”
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Diabetic Kidney Disease: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Targets by Stephanie Toth-Manikowski, Mohamed G. Atta

“…Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic that has led to a rise in diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Over the past two decades, there has been significant clarification of the various pathways implicated in the pathogenesis of DKD. …”
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Contraintes et enjeux de développement de la Nouvelle-Calédonie by Christian Jost

“…If the Caledonian economy has experienced high growth over the past decade, thereby satisfying population and investment needs, the current challenge resides in the capacity to build the society of the future based on the recognition of multi-cultural aspirations and a shared project. …”
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The International Criminal Court and Catholic Social Doctrine by John M. Czarnetzky

“… The International Criminal Court was the result of decades of postwar pressure to establish a permanent tribunal with jurisdiction over the most heinous crimes against humanity.  …”
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Mausolée, sarcophage et scène de sacrifice dans une ferme antique à Pommiers, près d’Anse (Rhône) by Jean-Claude Béal, Damien Tourgon

“…It can be dated to the first decades of the 2nd century. The sarcophagus is made of the same material and might be contemporary or from a later period. …”
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Process analytical technology tools for process control of roller compaction in solid pharmaceuticals manufacturing by Vovko Aleša Dular, Vrečer Franc

“…This article presents an overview of using process analytical technology in monitoring the roller compaction process. In the past two decades, near-infrared spectroscopy, near-infrared spectroscopy coupled with chemical imaging, microwave resonance technology, thermal effusivity and various particle imaging techniques have been used for developing at-, off-, on- and in-line models for predicting critical quality attributes of ribbons and subsequent granules and tablets. …”
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From Low Engagement to High Engagement: Explaining Turkey’s Changing Engagement in the Middle East during the JDP Period by İsmail AKDOĞAN, Furkan POLAT

“…While Turkey prioritized diplomatic, commercial and economic relations during the first decade of the 2000s, it has increasingly used military means to influence the Middle East since 2011. …”
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De la relégation à l’appropriation : (re)lire la citadinité à Khartoum au prisme de la transformation matérielle, sociale et symbolique de ses périphéries by Corten Pérez-Houis, Alice Franck

“…In the context of the ongoing conflict in Sudan since April 2023, this article proposes to analyse the citadinities that have been constructed on the outskirts of Khartoum over the last two decades. Starting from the material and morphological transformations of the Sudanese capital, we propose to study the relationship of its inhabitants to housing and the city, at the intersection of the processes of production of the city from above (logic of development plans, construction of social housing, strategies of real estate companies...), the practices of the inhabitants (strategy of accession to the property, residential trajectories...) and popular claims. …”
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O clero e as Cortes de 1361 by Hermínia Vasconcelos Vilar

“…List that was, several decades after, collected in the Ordenações Afonsinas.Normally seen as a reflection of the persistence of previous problems between clergy and kings, the content and context of these grievances deserve a more detailed analysis. …”
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3D PRINTING IN THE FASHION INDUSTRIES AND ITS INFLUENCE ON SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

“…It, in turn, can lead to cancellation of a tendency of the globalization characteristic in the last several decades of various industries. Such tendency fully belongs to the fashion industry, that is to that sector of economy in which the clothes, footwear, accessories are made. …”
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Advances in Boar Semen Cryopreservation by Heriberto Rodriguez-Martinez, Margareta Wallgren

“…With the dramatic increase of use of liquid pig semen for artificial breeding over the past decade, developments on cryopreservation alongside the routine use of stud boar semen for AI had been promoted. …”
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Potential for Gossypol Toxicity When Feeding Whole Cottonseed to Beef Cattle by Robert O. Myer, Lee R. McDowell

“… The feeding of whole cottonseed to beef cattle has increased over the last decade due to increased local cotton production. Whole cottonseed is a good source of both protein and energy for beef cattle rations. …”
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How and why to study mountains: topics and types of research between limits and opportunities by Laura Bonato

“…Based on the experience gained in three different projects involving the western Alpine arc over the last decade, we intend to highlight the fact that in some contexts it is appropriate to prefer ‘peripheral’ anthropological research, less localised and based on shorter stays. …”
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Discernment and biblical spirituality: an overview and evaluation of recent research by Kees Waaijman

“… This article briefly and very generally explores some of the developments in the field of biblical spirituality over the past six decades by analysing and discussing some seminal publications on the theme of discernment. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Oil Sludge from The Absheron Peninsula to Solve Environmental Problems by Aliyev Goshgar, Aliyev Emin

“…The Absheron Peninsula, historically known for its oil production, is home to several key oil fields including Bibi-Eybet, Balakhani, Surakhani and Ramana. Decades of oil production have resulted in the accumulation of significant quantities of oil sludge, which poses significant environmental and economic challenges. …”
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Intratendinous Ganglion Cyst of the Hand: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Byron Chalidis, Dimitrios Kitridis, Christos Dimitriou, Panagiotis Givissis

“…According to the review of the literature and published data, the ganglion is predominantly located at hand extensor tendons (82%), and it is more frequent among females (75%) and shows a high incidence in 5th and 6th decades of life (94.5%). Surgical excision with or without side-to-side repair and/or tendon transfer leads to excellent outcome and low potential for recurrence.…”
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Environmental analysis and ecosystemic design. Survey, critical issues and application solutions by Chiara Catalano, Andrea Balducci

“… Fragmentation, environmental degradation, and habitat loss, due to urbanization and the consequent development of infrastructure, put a great deal of pressure on biological diversity and the functioning of ecosystems. In the coming decades, the ecological footprint of urban areas is set to increase, exacerbating the effect of climate change. …”
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