Safety of a change of specifications of phytosterols/phytostanols as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 by EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Montaña Cámara, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch‐Ernst, Ángeles Jos, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Breige McNulty, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Margarita Aguilera‐Gómez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Monika Neuhäuser‐Berthold, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Alexandros Siskos, Henk vanLoveren, Wolfgang Gelbmann, Harry J. McArdle

“…Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to provide an opinion on the safety of a change of the specifications of the authorised NF ‘phytosterols/phytostanols’ as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. …”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the leaves of Salvia officinalis L. (sage oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl) by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Roberto Edoardo Villa, Giovanna Azimonti, Eleftherios Bonos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Ronette Gehring, Boet Glandorf, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Francesca Marcon, Carlo Nebbia, Alena Pechová, Miguel Prieto‐Maradona, Ilen Röhe, Katerina Theodoridou, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Paul Brantom, Andrew Chesson, Josef Schlatter, Johannes Westendorf, Paola Manini

“…Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of an essential oil from the leaves of Salvia officinalis L. …”
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Commodity risk assessment of Alnus cordata, Alnus glutinosa and Alnus incana plants from the UK by EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Antonio Vicent Civera, Paula Baptista, Anna Berlin, Elisavet Chatzivassiliou, Jaime Cubero, Nik Cunniffe, Eduardo de laPeña, Nicolas Desneux, Francesco Di Serio, Anna Filipiak, Paolo Gonthier, Beata Hasiów‐Jaroszewska, Hervé Jactel, Blanca B. Landa, Lara Maistrello, David Makowski, Panagiotis Milonas, Nikos T. Papadopoulos, Hanna Susi, Dirk Jan van derGaag, Jane Debode, Charles Manceau, Christer Sven Magnusson, Juan A. Navas‐Cortes, Christos Kritikos, Maria Kormpi, Dimitrios Papachristos, Chrysavgi Reppa, Olaf Mosbach Schulz, Ciro Gardi, Chiara Civitelli, Monia Federica Lombardo, Antigoni Akrivou, Spyridon Antonatos, Despoina Beris, Roel Potting

“…Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘high‐risk plants, plant products and other objects’. …”
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¿Qué necesitan los centros y las familias para poder forjar una alianza? La perspectiva del profesorado de Educación Infantil y Primaria by Esperanza-María Ceballos-Vacas, Diego Hervella-Fariñas, Beatriz Rodríguez-Ruiz

“…La relación entre la escuela y la familia es un elemento imprescindible de calidad educativa que es necesario fortalecer (European Commission, 2021). El objetivo de este estudio es analizar, desde la perspectiva del profesorado, qué necesidades tienen los centros escolares y las familias para poder forjar una alianza exitosa. …”
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Monetary Fines in EU Mergers: In Need for More Regulation by Nora Memeti

“… Monetary fines represent an important instrument to address violations of Competition Law. The European Commission (EC) and the EU Courts have been primarily engaged in imposing fines in cases of breach of the first pillar, and have rarely dealt with cases of abuse based on the fining guidelines issued in accordance with Article 23(2) of Regulation 1/2003. …”
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Commodity risk assessment of debarked conifer wood chips fumigated with sulfuryl fluoride from the US by EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Antonio Vicent Civera, Paula Baptista, Anna Berlin, Elisavet Chatzivassiliou, Jaime Cubero, Nik Cunniffe, Eduardo de la Peña, Nicolas Desneux, Francesco Di Serio, Anna Filipiak, Beata Hasiow‐Jaroszewska, Hervé Jactel, Blanca Landa, Lara Maistrello, David Makowski, Panagiotis Milonas, Nikos T. Papadopoulos, Roel Potting, Hanna Susi, Dirk Jan Van Der Gaag, Andrea Battisti, Claude Bragard, Christer Magnusson, Hugo Mas, Daniel Rigling, Massimo Faccoli, Alžběta Mikulová, Fabio Stergulc, Eugen Christoph, Olaf Mosbach‐Schulz, Franz Streissl, Paolo Gonthier

“…Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to deliver a risk assessment on the likelihood of pest freedom from regulated EU quarantine pests, with emphasis on Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and its vectors Monochamus spp. of debarked conifer wood chips fumigated with sulfuryl fluoride as proposed by the United States (US) and as outlined in ISPM 28 ‐ PT23 of sulfuryl fluoride (SF) fumigation treatment for nematodes and insects in debarked wood. …”
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L’insegnamento dell’italiano in Germania nell’era digitale by Ines de Florio-Hansen

“…Our starting point are the publications of the German Conference of Ministers of Education (German: Kultusministerkonferenz; KMK), the European Commission's reference framework on the digital competences of teachers, as well as brief references to the requirements of the cultural authorities of individual German federal states. …”
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Exploratory analysis of potential toxic elements in Moroccan couscous and health risk evaluation utilizing ICP-OES by Othmane Hammani, Najlae El-Otmani, Omar Ben Lenda, Hamza El Azhari, Abderrazak Rfaki, Naima Lahlouhi, Youssef Mourad, Abdelaziz Abdallaoui

“…The results of our study demonstrated that all 24 samples exhibited Pb and Cd contents that were below the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) as recommended by the European Commission Regulation No 1881/2006. Conclusion: The findings provide essential data for the evaluation of the safety and suitability of couscous for human consumption.…”
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A Novel and Automated Approach to Detect Sea- and Land-Based Aquaculture Facilities by Maxim Veroli, Marco Martinoli, Arianna Martini, Riccardo Napolitano, Domitilla Pulcini, Nicolò Tonachella, Fabrizio Capoccioni

“…Monitoring the sector is one of the priorities of state governments, international organizations, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States (FAO), and the European Commission. Data collection in aquaculture, particularly information on the location, number, and size of production facilities, is challenging due to the time required, the extent of the area to be monitored, the frequent changes in farming infrastructures and licenses, and the lack of automated tools. …”
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Effects of the Paediatric Regulation funding on the development of off-patent medicines in children by Lucia Ruggieri, Silvia Torretta, Viviana Giannuzzi, Alessandra Natale, Mariagrazia Felisi, Adriana Ceci, Adriana Ceci, Fedele Bonifazi

“…This study analysed the effects of funds provided under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7-FRP), issued by the European Commission from 2007 to 2013 according to the European Paediatric Regulation, in terms of new paediatric marketing authorisations (MAs) including paediatric Use Marketing Authorisations (PUMAs). …”
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High nature value farming systems in Europe: A dataset encompassing the environmental impact assessment of farms and extensive ruminant food productsFigshare by M. Torres-Miralles, P. Jeanneret, M. Lamminen, F. Joly, B. Dumont, H. Tuomisto, I. Herzon

“…We applied LCA using analytical tools such as the European Carbon Calculator (Joint Research Centre of the European Commission), OpenLCA 10.4., and the SALCA-BD expert system. …”
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Double degree programs and education for sustainable development implementation: Experience of Ukrainian and UK universities cooperation in wartime by Iryna Skliar, Mykola Kostel’, Olena Melnyk, Kseniia Bliumska-Danko

“…Acknowledgment This contribution is prepared with the support and funding under Researchers at Risk Fellowships Programme led by the British Academy in partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society and Council for At-Risks Academics (CARA), and in the framework of the realization the Erasmus+ KA 2 CBHE project “Universities-Communities: Strengthening Cooperation” (Grant Agreement 101083077), and Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence “EU Studies of Social Innovations in Education” (ESSIE) – 101085552 – ERASMUS-JMO-2022-COE.The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents that reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.…”
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Implementing regional blue economy research and innovation strategies: a case study for the Black Sea by Baris Salihoglu, Baris Salihoglu, Mustafa Yücel, Pinar Uygurer, Ezgi Şahin Yücel, Evangelos Papathanassiou, Devrim Tezcan, Adrian Stanica, Irina Stanciu, Snejana Petrova Moncheva, Nina Dzhembekova, Kremena Blagovestova Stefanova, Viktor Komorin, Tudor Castravet, Kakhaber Bilashvili, Valerian Melikidze, Mamuka Gvilava, Salome Kobaidze

“…In 2019, the Black Sea Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (Black Sea SRIA), was developed by the Black Sea experts, in cooperation with European marine institutes and organizations, with the support of the European Commission. Black Sea SRIA presents the priorities and ecosystem-based management options needed for a healthy, sustainable, and resilient Black Sea. …”
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Interpretation of indoor air surveillance for respiratory infections: a prospective longitudinal observational study in a childcare settingResearch in context by Caspar Geenen, Steven Traets, Sarah Gorissen, Michiel Happaerts, Kurt Beuselinck, Lies Laenen, Jens Swinnen, Sien Ombelet, Joren Raymenants, Els Keyaerts, Emmanuel André

“…Funding: KU Leuven; DURABLE project, under the EU4Health Programme of the European Commission; Thermo Fisher Scientific.…”
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An interlaboratory comparison to quantify oxidative potential measurement in aerosol particles: challenges and recommendations for harmonisation by P. A. Dominutti, J.-L. Jaffrezo, A. Marsal, T. Mhadhbi, R. Elazzouzi, C. Rak, F. Cavalli, J.-P. Putaud, A. Bougiatioti, N. Mihalopoulos, N. Mihalopoulos, D. Paraskevopoulou, I. Mudway, I. Mudway, A. Nenes, A. Nenes, K. R. Daellenbach, C. Banach, S. J. Campbell, H. Cigánková, D. Contini, G. Evans, M. Georgopoulou, M. Ghanem, D. A. Glencross, D. A. Glencross, M. R. Guascito, M. R. Guascito, H. Herrmann, S. Iram, M. Jovanović, M. Jovašević-Stojanović, M. Kalberer, I. M. Kooter, S. E. Paulson, A. Patel, A. Patel, A. Patel, E. Perdrix, M. C. Pietrogrande, P. Mikuška, J.-J. Sauvain, K. Seitanidi, P. Shahpoury, E. J. d. S. Souza, S. Steimer, S. Steimer, S. Stevanovic, G. Suarez, P. S. G. Subramanian, B. Utinger, M. F. van Os, V. Verma, X. Wang, R. J. Weber, Y. Yang, X. Querol, G. Hoek, R. M. Harrison, R. M. Harrison, G. Uzu

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Using Image-based AI for insect monitoring and conservation - InsectAI COST Action by Tom August, Mario Balzan, Paul Bodesheim, Gunnar Brehm, Lisette Cantú-Salazar, Sílvia Castro, Joseph Chipperfield, Guillaume Ghisbain, Alba Gomez-Segura, Jérémie Goulnik, Quentin Groom, Laurens Hogeweg, Chantal Huijbers, Andreas Kamilaris, Karolis Kazlauskis, Wouter Koch, Dimitri Korsch, João Loureiro, Youri Martin, Angeliki Martinou, Kent McFarland, Xavier Mestdagh, Denis Michez, Charlie Outhwaite, Luca Pegoraro, Nadja Pernat, Lars Pettersson, Pavel Pipek, Cristina Preda, David Rolnick, Tobias Roth, David Roy, Helen Roy, Veljo Runnel, Martina Sasic, Dmitry Schigel, Julie Sheard, Cecilie Svenningsen, Heliana Teixeira, Nicolas Titeux, Thomas Tscheulin, Elli Tzirkalli, Marijn van der Velde, Roel van Klink, Nicolas Vereecken, Sarah Vray, Toke Thomas Høye

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A European aerosol phenomenology – 9: Light absorption properties of carbonaceous aerosol particles across surface Europe by Jordi Rovira, Marjan Savadkoohi, Gang I. Chen, Griša Močnik, Wenche Aas, Lucas Alados-Arboledas, Begoña Artiñano, Minna Aurela, John Backman, Sujai Banerji, David Beddows, Benjamin Brem, Benjamin Chazeau, Martine Collaud Coen, Cristina Colombi, Sebastien Conil, Francesca Costabile, Esther Coz, Joel F. de Brito, Kostas Eleftheriadis, Olivier Favez, Harald Flentje, Evelyn Freney, Asta Gregorič, Martin Gysel-Beer, Roy Harrison, Christoph Hueglin, Antti Hyvärinen, Matic Ivančič, Athina-Cerise Kalogridis, Hannes Keernik, Granakis Konstantinos, Paolo Laj, Eleni Liakakou, Chunshui Lin, Stefano Listrani, Krista Luoma, Marek Maasikmets, Hanna E. Manninen, Nicolas Marchand, Sebastiao Martins dos Santos, Saliou Mbengue, Nikos Mihalopoulos, Doina Nicolae, Jarkko V. Niemi, Michael Norman, Jurgita Ovadnevaite, Jean-Eudes Petit, Stephen Platt, André S.H. Prévôt, Manuel Pujadas, Jean-Philippe Putaud, Véronique Riffault, Martin Rigler, Matteo Rinaldi, Jaroslav Schwarz, Sanna Silvergren, Erik Teinemaa, Kimmo Teinilä, Hilkka Timonen, Gloria Titos, Anna Tobler, Jeni Vasilescu, Stergios Vratolis, Karl Espen Yttri, Eduardo Yubero, Naděžda Zíková, Andrés Alastuey, Tuukka Petäjä, Xavier Querol, Jesús Yus-Díez, Marco Pandolfi

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Health Inspections of Restaurant Establishments in the Attica Region, Greece. Non-compliance Data Within the Food Hygiene Sector by Olympia Chatzimpyrou, Elias Chaidoutis, Dimitrios Keramydas, Petros Papalexis, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Vassiliki C. Pitiriga, Panagiota Langi, Foteini Koutsiari, Ioannis Drikos, Maria Giannari, Georgios Chelidonis, Andreas Ch. Lazaris, Nikolaos Kavantzas

“…Additionally, the assessment included the identification of unsafe food placement in accordance with Regulation EC/178/2002 on food safety, as well as Greek national legislation (European Commission, 2002; Hellenic Republic, 2006, 2014). …”
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New insights on fission of 235U induced by high energy neutrons from a new measurement at n_TOF by A. Manna, E. Pirovano, P. Console Camprini, L. Cosentino, M. Dietz, Q. Ducasse, P. Finocchiaro, C. Le Naour, D. Mancusi, C. Massimi, A. Mengoni, R. Nolte, D. Radeck, L. Tassan-Got, N. Terranova, G. Vannini, A. Ventura, O. Aberle, V. Alcayne, S. Amaducci, J. Andrzejewski, L. Audouin, V. Babiano-Suarez, M. Bacak, M. Barbagallo, S. Bennett, E. Berthoumieux, J. Billowes, D. Bosnar, A. Brown, M. Busso, M. Caamaño, L. Caballero-Ontanaya, F. Calviño, M. Calviani, D. Cano-Ott, A. Casanovas, D.M. Castelluccio, F. Cerutti, E. Chiaveri, N. Colonna, G. Cortés, M.A. Cortés-Giraldo, S. Cristallo, L.A. Damone, P.J. Davies, M. Diakaki, C. Domingo-Pardo, R. Dressler, E. Dupont, I. Durán, Z. Eleme, B. Fernández-Domínguez, A. Ferrari, V. Furman, K. Göbel, R. Garg, A. Gawlik-Ramięga, S. Gilardoni, I.F. Gonçalves, E. González-Romero, C. Guerrero, F. Gunsing, H. Harada, S. Heinitz, J. Heyse, D.G. Jenkins, A. Junghans, F. Käppeler, Y. Kadi, A. Kimura, I. Knapová, M. Kokkoris, Y. Kopatch, M. Krtička, D. Kurtulgil, I. Ladarescu, C. Lederer-Woods, H. Leeb, J. Lerendegui-Marco, S.J. Lonsdale, D. Macina, T. Martínez, A. Masi, P. Mastinu, M. Mastromarco, E.A. Maugeri, A. Mazzone, E. Mendoza, V. Michalopoulou, P.M. Milazzo, F. Mingrone, J. Moreno-Soto, A. Musumarra, A. Negret, F. Ogállar, A. Oprea, N. Patronis, A. Pavlik, J. Perkowski, C. Petrone, L. Piersanti, I. Porras, J. Praena, J.M. Quesada, D. Ramos-Doval, T. Rauscher, R. Reifarth, D. Rochman, C. Rubbia, M. Sabaté-Gilarte, A. Saxena, P. Schillebeeckx, D. Schumann, A. Sekhar, A.G. Smith, N.V. Sosnin, P. Sprung, A. Stamatopoulos, G. Tagliente, J.L. Tain, A. Tarifeño-Saldivia, Th. Thomas, P. Torres-Sánchez, A. Tsinganis, J. Ulrich, S. Urlass, S. Valenta, V. Variale, P. Vaz, D. Vescovi, V. Vlachoudis, R. Vlastou, A. Wallner, P.J. Woods, T. Wright, P. Žugec

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Öğretim Üyesi Yetiştirme Programı Strateji ve Uygulamaları: Selçuk Üniversitesi Örneği by Zeliha Zühal Güven, Maria Teresa Brewster

“…Konu ile ilgili yetkililerin uğraşve çabalarıne yazık ki sorunun çözümünde şu ana kadar istenen sonucu sağlayabilmişdeğildir European Commission, 2006 . Uygulamaya konulmaya çalışılan çeşitli eğitim programlarına rağmen öğretmen merkezli geleneksel öğretim anlayışının hâkimiyetini sürdürmesi, çeşitli planlama hatalarıbu sorunun nedenleri arasında ifade edilmiştir Demirel, 1999 . …”
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