Legitimising lithium mining: Global energy transition and green developmentalism in Jujuy, Argentina by Felix Malte Dorn, Kristina Dietz

“…The growing demand for lithium, which, as a raw material, is primarily found in countries of the global South, has sparked a new debate on the global interdependencies, unequal ecological and economic exchange and unevenness of the energy transition between the global North and South. …”
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Serum biomarkers in the metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver fibrosis diagnosis in children by Yu.M. Stepanov, N.Yu. Zavhorodnia, I.A. Klenina, O.M. Tatarchuk, O.P. Petishko

“…The aim of the study was to determine the diagnostic value of serum fibrosis markers and their relationship with sonographic and body composition parameters in children with MASLD. Materials and methods. The case-control study included 80 children aged 6 to 17 years (mean of (12.15 ± 2.51) years). …”
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A Model for Bank Management Performance Appraisal with the Advanced Technologies Approach (Meta-Synthesis Method) by Ehsan Kiani Ghalehno, Habibollah Salarzehi, Bahareh Naseri, Abdolali Keshtegar

“…These emerging dynamic technologies are dangerous even if they have positive effects on financial institutions and bank managers cannot protect their information assets against any attack on information security (Okoht , 2020).Case studyAssessing the performance of managers in branches of melli Bank of Sistan and Baluchistan province.Materials and MethodsWe have great development in this space using IR 0. 4 as setting new records or applying for personal credits in advanced banks enables buyers to do banking operations using available strategic tools. …”
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IOP-lowering and neuroprotective treatment for glaucoma: reality and prospects by A.E. Egorov, N.G. Glazko, A.B. Movsisyan

“…&nbsp;<b>Financial Disclosure:&nbsp;</b>no authors has a financial or property interest in any material or method mentioned. There is no&nbsp;<b>conflict of interests. …”
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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and of seasonal variations on the innate immune inflammatory response by Hend Jarras, Isalie Blais, Benjamin Goyer, Wilfried W. Bazié, Wilfried W. Bazié, Henintsoa Rabezanahary, Mathieu Thériault, Kim Santerre, Marc-André Langlois, Jean-François Masson, Joelle N. Pelletier, Joelle N. Pelletier, Nicholas Brousseau, Nicholas Brousseau, Denis Boudreau, Sylvie Trottier, Sylvie Trottier, Mariana Baz, Mariana Baz, Caroline Gilbert, Caroline Gilbert

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Pratiques de l’automédication à l’ère de la pandémie COVID-19 dans trois villes de l’Ouest algérien [Practices of self-medication in the COVID-19 pandemic era in three cities of We... by Derouicha Matmou, Asma Memou, Yassine Merad, Ayoub Bouzid, Sohaïb Abd-El-Koudous Bouzid, Aissa Brik, Mounia Sakouhi

“…English Abstract: Introduction-Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the absence of an effective andsafe treatment,many drugs were used without medical advice.This study aimed to evaluate the­practices of dispensing non-prescription drugs in three cities in western Algeria. Materials and methods- The study was carried out during the pandemic from January 01st, 2022 to March 31st, 2022 using a questionnaire distributed to community pharmacists prac­ticing in Tiaret, Sidi Bel-Abbes and El-Bayadh. …”
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The effect of using red algae powder on growth indices, some serum and mucus indices, and mucus protein patterns in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fry by Fatemeh Abdollahnejad, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Hamed Paknejad, Abdolmajid Hajimoradlou, Mohamdreza Imanpuor

“…Considering the importance of common carp as one of the most important aquaculture species, the present study aims to investigate using different levels of G. gracilis algae powder in the diet and its effect on growth performance as well as some serum and skin mucus parameters in common carp. Materials and Methods: This research was conducted for seven weeks in Shahid Nasser Fazli Barabadi Aquaculture Lab of Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran. …”
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Recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the left upper palate accompanied by massive maxillary hemorrhage: a case report and literature review by ZHANG Wangru, CHEN Yuanyuan, LI Zhiping, MENG Jian

“…Postoperative tissue defects could be restored to their corresponding functions and aesthetic appearance through autologous tissue reconstruction, utilizing techniques such as peroneal myocutaneous flaps or iliac myocutaneous flaps, or by the implantation of artificial materials. In complex cases involving positive margins, recurrence, and metastasis, the MDT model employed interdisciplinary collaboration to devise a comprehensive treatment plan that may have included re-operation, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, with the aim of minimizing the risk of ACC recurrence and controlling distant metastasis. …”
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Stem cells for age-related macular degeneration by L.K. Moshetova, O.I. Abramova, I.N. Saburina, K.I. Turkina

“…&nbsp;<b>Financial Disclosure:</b>&nbsp;no author has a financial or property interest in any material or method mentioned. There is no&nbsp;<b>conflict of interests. …”
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Proving the Innocence of Prophet Noah in Facing His Son Based on the Appearances of the Verses with a Critique on the Theory of Allameh Tabatabai by mohammad daneshnahad, Mohammad Hasan Vakili

“…Interpretation is acceptable when the appearances of the verses are inconsistent with definite rational and narrative proofs. Materials and Methods The method of this research is based on collecting data, analyzing them, and comparing the opinions of experts with the aim of proving the innocence of Prophet Noah based on the appearances of the verses. …”
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Recuperación de espacios urbanos y periurbanos mediante la implementación de parques-huertas en la ciudad de Bahia Blanca by María Amalia Lorda, Jezabel Franza, María Kraser, Daniel Paoloni, Silvina Raitzin, Gabriel Reiter

“…La metodología se sustenta en la recopilación, análisis e interpretación de material bibliográfico y testimonios de informantes claves mediante el empleo de técnicas cualitativas propias de la Geografía Humana. …”
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Effect of Sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) Hulls with Different Particle Sizes on Growth Performance and Physiological Responses of Broiler Chickens Fed Different Levels of Protein by Najibeh Beigzadeh, Smayyeh Salari, Faegheh Zaefarian, Shima Hosseinifar

“…This study investigates the performance of broilers fed on low-density crude protein diets with increasing particle size of sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) hulls.Materials and Methods: This experiment aimed to examine the effect of sunflower hull particle size on the performance and physiological response of broiler chickens fed with different protein levels. …”
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Investigating novel Streptomyces bacteriophage endolysins as potential antimicrobial agents by Jindanuch Maneekul, Amanda Chiaha, Rachel Hughes, Faith Labry, Joshua Saito, Matthew Almendares, Brenda N. Banda, Leslie Lopez, Nyeomi McGaskey, Melizza Miranda, Jenil Rana, Brandon R. Zadeh, Lee E. Hughes

“…All three showed positive results in degrading cell wall material and disrupting bacterial growth, indicating their potential as possible antimicrobial agents.…”
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The Combined Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Extracts to Reduce the Adverse Effects of Aflatoxin B1 in Rats by Hadi Sarir, Saeedeh Zakerian, masood didarkhah

“…The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of the combination of garlic and turmeric extract on the amount of plasma aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, the amount of triiodothyronine, thyroxine, total antioxidant capacity, and malondialdehyde in rats intoxicated with aflatoxin B1.Materials and Methods: In this research, 64 male Wistar rats with an average body weight of 250-300 g were used to evaluate the synergistic effect of garlic and turmeric extract against the damage caused by aflatoxin B1 in the form of a completely randomized design as a factorial experiment (2×2×2). …”
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Biallelic SLC13A1 loss-of-function variants result in impaired sulfate transport and skeletal phenotypes, including short stature, scoliosis, and skeletal dysplasia by Christina G. Tise, Katie Ashton, Lachlan de Hayr, Kun-Di Lee, Omkar L. Patkar, Emma Krzesinski, Jennifer A. Bassetti, Erin M. Carter, Cathleen Raggio, Andreas Zankl, Anas M. Khanshour, Kristhen N. Atala, Jonathan J. Rios, Carol A. Wise, Ying Zhu, Futao Zhang, Tony Roscioli, Michael Buckley, Robert J. Harvey, Paul A. Dawson

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Editorial by Jörg Tremmel, Marisa dos Reis, Joseph Burke, Raphaelle Schwarzberg (†)

“…Unfortunately, we cannot capture all the energy and progressive suggestions that occurred but hopefully the conference material contained here will provide readers with a sense of the occasion and inspire a commitment to future collaboration and research in this area. …”
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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacterial Uropathogens Isolated from Pediatric Patients at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Yamirot Merga Duffa, Kumera Terfa Kitila, Dereje Mamuye Gebretsadik, Adane Bitew

“…This study was carried out in order to determine the prevalence of urinary tract infection in pediatric patients, identify bacterial uropathogens responsible for the infection, and study the antibiotic sensitivity patterns of bacterial isolates. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study designed and conducted from January to April 2014. …”
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Network Meta-Analysis of Factors Influencing the Carbon Sink Capacity of Urban Park Green Spaces by Yutong JI, Tianyi LIN, Lian LIU, Xiong LI

“…Maintenance practices often act on other influencing factors to enhance carbon sink capacity, such as using native tree species, selecting natural materials, and designing low-maintenance sites to reduce the cost of maintenance. …”
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HESS Opinions: Towards a common vision for the future of hydrological observatories by P. Nasta, G. Blöschl, G. Blöschl, H. R. Bogena, S. Zacharias, R. Baatz, G. De Lannoy, K. H. Jensen, S. Manfreda, L. Pfister, L. Pfister, A. M. Tarquis, I. van Meerveld, M. Voltz, Y. Zeng, W. Kustas, X. Li, H. Vereecken, N. Romano

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Pressure Methods for Primary Hemorrhage Control: A Randomized Crossover Trial

“…First aid educators may apply results to lessons in describing the thickness of material and need to apply sufficient pressure to stop bleeding.   …”
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