The Linguistic Landscape of Ulaanbaatar: what Signs and People tell about by Erzhen V. Khilkhanova

“…In total, 576 units of the linguistic landscape and 100 questionnaires collected in March 2024 served as material for analysis. Results. A synchronous ‘crosscut’ of the linguistic landscape of Ulaanbaatar showed that the key ‘players’ in the linguistic ‘field’ of Mongolia — both in the capital’s linguistic landscape and in the collective consciousness are the official Mongolian language, English, followed by Chinese, Russian and Korean; vertical Mongolian writing has a special symbolic meaning. …”
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Editorial by Daniel Halliday

“…According to some, inheritance (at least when unregulated) is a source of arbitrary material inequality. When some inherit and others do not, the resulting inequalities are apparently due to differences in luck or circumstance. …”
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POPULATION STRUCTURE OF LEAF PATHOGENS OF COMMON SPRING WHEAT IN THE WEST ASIAN REGIONS OF RUSSIA AND NORTH KAZAKHSTAN IN 2017 by E. I. Gultyaeva, N. M. Kovalenko, V. P. Shamanin, V. A. Tyunin, E. R. Shreyder, E. L. Shaydayuk, А. I. Morgunov

“…The prevalence of the spot blotch pathogen was higher in the material collected from the Omsk region, while none of this pathogen was identified in the North Kazakhstani material. …”
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The role of OCO-3 XCO₂ retrievals in estimating global terrestrial net ecosystem exchanges by X. Wang, F. Jiang, F. Jiang, F. Jiang, H. Wang, Z. Zhang, M. Wu, J. Wang, W. He, W. Ju, W. Ju, J. M. Chen, J. M. Chen

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Transition from paediatric to adult neurological care: What do we know? by A. Valero-Mut, M.M. Rosselló-Vadell, M. Caner-Faig, J. Rubies-Olives, M. Carmona-Belda, E. Córdoba-Borrás, M.A. Grimalt-Calatayud, E. Miravet-Fuster

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the current level of consensus on the transition of neuropaediatric patients among neurology and paediatric professionals in the Balearic Islands. Material and methods: We conducted an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study through an anonymous questionnaire consisting of 27 questions, which was distributed to neurologists, paediatric neurologists, hospital paediatricians, and primary care paediatricians in the healthcare network of the Balearic Islands. …”
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Water and sediment quality assessment at São Lourenço River-SP by Angélica Megda da Silva, Denis Moledo de Souza Abessa, Paulo Augusto Zantune Pamplin, Maria Beatriz Bohrer-Morel

“…In such 6 surveys sediments were collected for ecotoxicological tests, in 2 surveys, material was also collected for benthic community evaluation (March and September 2006), and in one survey samples for chemistry were taken (September 2006). …”
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Ernst Haeckel e a controvérsia sobre as imagens de embriões na obra Natürliche Schopfungsgeshichte by Marcelo Viktor Gilge

“…Este artigo tem por objetivos analisar o uso que Ernst Haeckel fez dessas ilustrações, relatando algumas das críticas de cientistas contemporâneas e posteriores e proporcionar um material para atividades pedagógicas voltadas ao ensino de evolução biológica e desenvolvimento embrionário. …”
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Regarding the update of research infrastructure problems and support for young scientists in the current conditions by S. O. Pogribny, S. V. Bezpalko, I. V. Kritsak, D. Ye. Denischuk

“…In an article based on the interdisciplinary method of scientific research, national and international experience, theoretical developments and legislative initiatives an attempt was made to update the normative and legal material and generalization of scientific developments in the field of research infrastructure, with an emphasis on modern educational and scientific processes. …”
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Uncertainty-Based Scale Identification and Process–Topography Interaction Analysis via Bootstrap: Application to Grit Blasting by François Berkmans, Julie Lemesle, Robin Guibert, Michal Wieczorowski, Christopher Brown, Maxence Bigerelle

“…This study enhances the understanding of how media types and blasting pressures impact surface topography, offering insights for refining material processing and surface treatment strategies.…”
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Factors affecting hematological abnormality in HIV-infected patients at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital Makassar, Indonesia by I. Nyoman Yogi Wiraguna, Andi Fachruddin Benyamin, Risna Halim, Syakib Bakri, Sahyuddin Saleh, Hasyim Kasim, Andi Alfian Zainuddin

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between CD4+ count, opportunistic infection, and HIV viral load with hematological abnormality in HIV patients. Material and methods An observational study was conducted at tertiary institution, Dr. …”
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Do We Need to Clamp the Renal Hilum Liberally during the Initial Phase of the Learning Curve of Robot-Assisted Nephron-Sparing Surgery? by Ömer Acar, Tarık Esen, Ahmet Musaoğlu, Metin Vural

“…We aimed to compare the results of our initial robot-assisted nephron-sparing surgeries (RANSS) performed with or without hilar clamping. Material and Method. Charts of the initial RANSSs (n=44), which were performed by a single surgeon, were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Association between Grit and Burnout among Clinical Medical Students by Nirucha Thamwiriyakul, Supitcha Thamissarakul, Prakasit Wannapaschaiyong

“… Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between grit and burnout among clinical medical students. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between December 2023 and January 2024 at the Chonburi Medical Education Center. …”
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Water Birth – Benefits, Risks, and Controversies by Julia Górny, Alicja Kapciak, Katarzyna Naja, Jakub Zwardoń, Artur Hawajski, Natalia Jankowska, Oliwia Kamieniecka, Adrianna Świerzyńska, Weronika Mazur, Natalia Pawelec

“…Aim of Study:  The aim of this study is to evaluate the maternal and neonatal outcomes of water immersion and water birth, focusing on the safety, efficacy, and factors influencing its adoption in different populations. Material and methods:  A comprehensive review of the literature on water birth including its benefits, risks and controversies was performed using the PubMed database. …”
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Morphological and Functional Outcomes after Intravitreal Dexamethasone Injection for Macular Edema in Patients with Central Vein Occlusion at 48-Week Follow-Up by Cristina Nicula, Dorin Nicula, Anca Rednik, Adriana Bulboaca, Ovidiu Crișan

“…The purpose of the study was to assess the efficacy of intravitreal dexamethasone implant (IDI: Ozurdex®) injection in eyes with macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion. Material and Method. A retrospective, nonrandomized study was conducted in patients with macular edema (ME) due to retinal vein occlusion (RVO) who undertook intravitreal Ozurdex® as first-line treatment. …”
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Removal of Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate from groundwater by sodium persulfate activated by hollow micron zero-valent iron: Reaction mechanism and degradation path by Chunyang Gao, Bing Wang, Jingjing Zhao, Jvfeng Li, Xianyuan Du, Jin Zheng, Quanwei Song, Jiacai Xie

“…The charge density of H-mZVI/PS degradation DEHP system was higher than that of S-mZVI/PS system, and H-mZVI exhibited a fast electron migration rate and strong electron transport ability between the solution and the interface material. The degradation of DEHP by H-mZVI/PS system was carried out jointly by the surface reaction on the surface of H-mZVI particles and the homolytic reaction led by Fe2+ ions in the solution. …”
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Study of defects influence on chlorinated polyvinyl chloride pipes damage and analysis of their fracture by Fatima Gugouch, Meriem Meknassi, Mohamed Elghorba, Achraf Wahid, Houda Mouradi, Bouhsiss Hassan, Aziz Maziri

“…In this work, the chosen material is chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC); the best one used to transport cold and hot water beside simplicity of installation. …”
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MDCT in the Differentiation of Adrenal Masses: Comparison between Different Scan Delays for the Evaluation of Intralesional Washout by Giuseppe Angelelli, Maria Elisabetta Mancini, Marco Moschetta, Pasquale Pedote, Pasquale Pignataro, Arnaldo Scardapane

“…CT scans were performed by using a 320-row MDCT device, before and after injection of contrast material. In 25 cases, delayed scans were performed at 5′ and 10′ (group 1), while in the remaining 25, at 5′ and 15′ (group 2). …”
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Cooperative Learning Instructional Approach and Student’s Biology Achievement: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Model in Secondary Schools in Gedeo Zo... by Yidnekachew Awraris Kebede, Firew Kebede Zema, Girma Moti Geletu, Samuel Assefa Zinabu

“…The jigsaw model is a dynamic cooperative learning approach where students become experts on different segments of the material and teach their peers, thereby enhancing engagement accountability, team work, and ultimately improving academic achievement. …”
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Optimizing process parameters for enhancing mechanical properties of aa6061 composites reinforced with walnut shell ash and silicon carbide by Rajesh Angirekula, S. Manickam, P. Ravindra Babu

“…This study explores AA6061 as a matrix material reinforced with walnut shell ash (WSA) and Silicon Carbide (SiC), produced through the ultrasonic-assisted stir casting technique. …”
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The role of cytokine genetic polymorphism in development of acute pancreatitis: analysis of intergenic and environmental interactions by T. A. Samgina, G. A. Zhivotova, P. M. Nazarenko, A. V. Polonikov

“…To study association interleukin-1 (IL-1) gene (rs16944), interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene (rs1800795), interleukin-10 (IL-10) gene (rs1800896) polymorphisms with development of acute pancreatitis (AP) in the Russian population. Material and methods. Whole blood samples were received from 297 AP patients and 238 healthy controls. …”
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