Barriers to health equity in the United States of America: can they be overcome? by Allen M. Chen

“…Abstract Health equity—defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as " the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health—” represents one of the most critical issues facing modern societies. While seemingly an increasing focus of policymakers in recent years, this concept is hardly a novel one. …”
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A contribution to the study of the urbanization of today's old core of Zemun during the 18th century by Mićović Nela

“…The remains of a brick sewer were discovered along the entire street, with this having been built in the 18th century, and remaining in use until the construction of the modern sewage system. The archeological finds discovered have both documentary and historical value, and justify a brief summation, as a witness to the urbanization of what is today deemed Zemun's historic core during the 18th century.…”
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Enhanced Performance of Microstrip Antenna Arrays through Concave Modifications and Cut-Corner Techniques by Salah eddine Boukredine, Elhadi Mehallel, Ahcene Boualleg, Oussama Baitiche, Abdelaziz Rabehi, Mawloud Guermoui, Abdelmalek Douara, Imad Eddine Tibermacine

“…The design not only improves antenna efficiency but is also cost-effective and simple to fabricate, making it ideal for mass production in modern communication systems. …”
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Structure and subjects of information policy by A. A. Ebzeev, O. A. Sudorgin, V. F. Nitsevich, O. A. Nesterchuk

“…The main types of subjects in the political sphere that are actively involved in the political process, representing individual, group and institutional actors, are given. The influence of modern trends on the composition of political subjects is described. …”
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Traction Synchronous Machine with Rotor Field Winding and Two-Phase Harmonic Field Exciter by Vladimir Prakht, Vladimir Dmitrievskii, Vadim Kazakbaev, Aleksey Paramonov, Victor Goman

“…Many modern electric drives for cars, trucks, ships, etc., use permanent magnet synchronous motors because of their compact size. …”
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Ways to Success in Education: Students’ Behavioral Strategies in Regional Universities of Russia by P. A. Ambarova, G. E. Zborovsky

“…The situation of uncertainty in modern higher education is shown as a social context that determines the variability of students’ behavioral strategies. …”
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Demographic and migration processes in the Far East of Russia (on the example of Primorsky Krai) by K. N. Serdyukov

“…In this region, the development specifics’ of modern period migration processes are revealed; differentiated indicators of migration increase/decrease in the population are analyzed. …”
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Separation of Spherical Nanosilica from Agricultural Wastes in Vietnam via Ultrasonic-Assisted Precipitation and Application for Effective Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous So... by Nguyen Duc Vu Quyen, Tran Ngoc Tuyen, Dinh Quang Khieu, Ho Van Minh Hai, Dang Xuan Tin, Bui Thi Hoang Diem, Le Van Thanh Son, Nguyen Thi Kieu Diem, Le Thi Nguyet, Bui Thi Thuy, Ho Thi Thuy Dung

“…The obtained nanosilica is characterized by modern methods including X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms (BET). …”
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The Role of Universities in the Competitiveness of Cities and Urban Agglomerations by A. A. Popov, P. P. Glukhov

“…The paper raises the question of taking into account the criteria aimed at examining the benefits of universities for the territory of presence in the modern methodology of assessing the effectiveness of universities. …”
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A novel system for markerless intra-operative bone and bone fragment tracking by Marcus Tatum, Andrew Kern, Jessica E. Goetz, Geb Thomas, Donald D. Anderson

“…Fluoroscopic guidance is an integral tool in modern orthopaedic surgery often used to track bones and/or bone fragments during a surgical procedure. …”
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A Brief Review on Medicinal Plants-At-Arms against COVID-19 by Shivani Srivastava, Fangzhou He, Yuanding Huang, Meng Niu, Alok Adholeya, Weng Kung Peng

“…Accordingly, this review highlights the unprecedented opportunities offered by medicinal plants and their compounds, candidates as the therapeutic agent, against COVID-19 by acting as viral protein inhibitors and immunomodulator in (32 clinical trials and hundreds of in silico experiments) conjecture with modern science. Moreover, the associated foreseeable challenges for their viral outbreak management were discussed in comparison to synthetic drugs.…”
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What are biopharmaceuticals? by Abhay H. Pande, Yenisetti Rajendra Prasad, J. Anakha

“…With advancements in genetic engineering, biotechnology, and bioinformatics, the development and approval rates of new biopharmaceuticals have surged, placing them at the forefront of the pharmaceutical field. Modern manufacturing processes and streamlined regulatory pathways have further expedited approval timelines, providing hope for previously untreatable conditions and significantly improving patients’ quality of life worldwide. …”
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Physical Activity Plays an Important Role in Body Weight Regulation by Jean-Philippe Chaput, Lars Klingenberg, Mads Rosenkilde, Jo-Anne Gilbert, Angelo Tremblay, Anders Sjödin

“…A more personalized approach is recommended when planning exercise programs in a clinical weight loss setting in order to limit the compensatory changes associated to exercise-induced weight loss. With modern environment promoting overeating and sedentary behavior, there is an urgent need for a concerted action including legislative measures to promote healthy active living in order to curb the current epidemic of chronic diseases.…”
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FINANCIAL CONTROLLING STATUS AND POTENTIAL IN MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES OF TUZLA CANTON, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Emira Kozarević, Amir Mujezinović

“…The conducted research points to the basic conclusion that the function (department) of financial controlling in modern organization of medium-sized enterprise is needed and has a positive effect. …”
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Development and psychometric validation of the digital socialization scale by Khubaib Khalid, Noman Aftab, Maaz Ahmed, Zeba Khan, Maria Muzaffar Janjua

“…Digital socialization, is a process by which individuals, particularly adolescents, acquire skills, norms, and behaviors through digital interactions, has become increasingly significant in the context of modern social dynamics. The scale in the current study was developed through a rigorous methodological process, including item pool generation, expert reviews, and both Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). …”
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Analyzing energy efficiency strategies and designing and simulation energy efficient systems in buildings by Peyman Afroozeh

“…In this study, every particular part of the building construction element was simulated for ensuring energy efficiency.Additionally, a method is introduced that almost satisfies GB objectives by using appropriate modern cost-effective technologies, . This method reduces the initial, running, and maintenance costs of electrical/electronic devices and limits wiring installations, leading to significant energy consumption reduction of about 50%. …”
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Evaluating User Response to In-Car Haptic Feedback Touchscreens Using the Lane Change Test by Matthew J. Pitts, Lee Skrypchuk, Tom Wellings, Alex Attridge, Mark A. Williams

“…Touchscreen interfaces are widely used in modern technology, from mobile devices to in-car infotainment systems. …”
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Optimizing energy efficiency and lighting in residential villas: A holistic approach using renewable energy and smart technologies by Ouhadou Malika, El Boukili Abderrahman, Benami Abdellah, Messaoudi Choukri

“…The integration of renewable energy sources and smart technologies underscores the potential for sustainable living solutions in modern residential designs.…”
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Experimental Study on Flow Velocity Structure and Turbulence Characteristics in Open Channel with Biomimetic Grass by Changjing Fu, Jinguo Wang, Tianlong Zhao, Yangming Xu, Yi Lv

“…This paper describes the use of modern means of an advanced test, using standard particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements with bionic grass along the water channel to the vertical plane of the distribution of the velocity field. …”
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Re-evaluating evidence for giant genomes in amoebae by Daniel Barzilay, João P. B. Alcino, Giulia M. Ribeiro, Alfredo L. P. Sousa, Daniel J. G. Lahr

“…These methods failed to account for contaminating DNA from prey, endosymbionts, and intrinsic genomic features like ribosomal operon amplification. Modern sequencing techniques unveil a different picture. …”
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