An Analysis of Meteorological Anomalies in Kamchatka in Connection with the Seismic Process by Alexey Lyubushin, Galina Kopylova, Eugeny Rodionov, Yulia Serafimova

“…This study investigates the hypothesis that meteorological anomalies may precede earthquake events. Long-term time series of observations for air temperature, atmospheric pressure and precipitation at a meteorological station in Kamchatka are considered. …”
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What matters to you? A mixed-method evaluation of goal setting and attainment within reablement from a client perspective by Ines Mouchaers, Hilde Verbeek, Sigrid van Haaster, Jolanda C.M van Haastregt, Ellen Vlaeyen, Geert Goderis, Silke F. Metzelthin

“…Regarding goal attainment, a statistically significant and clinically relevant increase in self-perceived performance and satisfaction scores were observed.Conclusion Although most goals focused on self-care, it became apparent that these tasks matter to participants, especially because these often precede fundamental life goals.Significance Reablement can positively contribute to goal setting and attainment of clients and may contribute to increased independence. …”
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Diplomacy and Recruitment of Mercenaries before the Battle of Žalgiris by Sven Ekdahl

“… During the months preceding the battle of Žalgiris (Tannenberg/Grunwald) the diplomatic activity of the countries involved was intense. …”
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Ill-treatment and torture by police officers from the perspective of the public prosecutor by Krstić Gordana Z.

“…The investigation should lead to the identification of suspects, the determination of the sequence of circumstances that preceded a certain criminal event, excluding any form of passive behavior. …”
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Studying immunotherapeutic properties of the conjugate based on BCG antigens with betulonic acid in guinea pigs infected with <i>Mycobacterium scrofulaceum</i> by I. N. Koshkin, V. S. Vlasenko, N. A. Dengis

“…The experiment showed that the inoculation of Mycobacterium scrofulaceum into guinea pigs activates cationic proteins and neutrophil myeloperoxidase, and on experiment day 42 (preceded by mycobacteria withdrawal from the body) their concentration reduced to the level of the control group. …”
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THE PHENOMENON OF TRAMP AND THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF SEPARATION OF POWERS by N. V. Molchakov, V. Y. Yakunin

“…In this case, unlike the historical precedents considered in this paper, D. Trump’s criticism goes beyond simple accusations on the pages of the mass media or in statements of the leading representatives of the American political establishment. …”
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Preparatory Switches of Auditory Spatial and Non-Spatial Attention Among Simultaneous Voices by Aureliu Lavric, Elisa Schmied

“…Performance was better when each voice was heard on the same side as on the preceding trial, suggesting ‘binding’ of non-spatial and spatial voice features – but this did not materially influence the reduction in switch cost with preparation, indicating that preparatory attentional shifts can be effective within a single (task-relevant) dimension. …”
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Political Meritocracy as Eastern Alternative to the Western Public Administration Traditions in the 21st Century by V. S. Gerasimov

“…Special emphasis is put on economic situation of the early 1980s when the governments of various states were challenged with the necessity of overcoming the consequences of the global economic crisis of the preceding decade. The author focuses on similarities and distinctions within the policies which have been implemented by the various states at that period paying special attention to the form of the political regime in those countries. …”
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SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM AS A SOLUTION TO RATIONALITY IN POSTNONCLASSICAL EPISTEMOLOGY by O. V. Molokova

“…The occurrence and popularity of a socially-constructivist paradigm was preceded by polemic between defenders of orientation of a science on the objectivity, positions adhering positivistically- universalistic and their opponents defending positions relativism. …”
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Molecular Findings Before Vision Loss in the Streptozotocin-Induced Rat Model of Diabetic Retinopathy by Mădălina Moldovan, Roxana-Denisa Capraș, Raluca Paşcalău, Gabriela Adriana Filip

“…This review is a comprehensive and up-to-date chronological depiction of the progression of diabetic retinopathy within the initial four weeks of hyperglycemia, which precede the onset of vision loss. The data are structured in weekly changes. …”
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An Artificial-Intelligence- and Telemedicine-Based Screening Tool to Identify Glaucoma Suspects from Color Fundus Imaging by Alauddin Bhuiyan, Arun Govindaiah, R. Theodore Smith

“…Glaucomatous vision loss may be preceded by an enlargement of the cup-to-disc ratio (CDR). …”
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Strengthening Human Rights Protection in Nigeria: Safeguards Under the Police Act 2020 by Ugochukwu Godspower Ehirim, Morrison Ossai, Patrick Chukwunonso Aloamaka, Nwanneka Flora Ehirim

“…The doctrinal research method is adopted in analysing statutory provisions and judicial precedents to assess the alignment of policing procedures with constitutional guarantees in line with global best practices. …”
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Clinical profile of adults and children with reactive arthritis in India – A cohort study by Koshy Nithin Thomas, Anamika Kumari Anuja, Latika Gupta

“…Enteritis was the most common preceding trigger (37, 54%), followed by genitourinary infection (25, 36%), irrespective of gender. …”
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PAI-1 Expression Is Required for HDACi-Induced Proliferative Arrest in ras-Transformed Renal Epithelial Cells by Stephen P. Higgins, Craig E. Higgins, Paul J. Higgins

“…NaB-initiated PAI-1 expression preceded induced cell spreading and entry into G1 arrest. …”
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NATO Aggression Against Yugoslavia: International-Legal, Military Strategic and Geopolitical Consequences by E. G. Ponomareva, A. V. Frolov

“…Geopolitical consequences of the aggression we analyzed through the prism of political technologies of political coups tested in Serbia in October 2000 and used later in different regions of the world. The study is preceded by a short historiographical review of the latest literature on the topic. …”
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Discussion of Inconsiderate Cruelty Towards Animals: Further Arguments for Animal Rights by Enyimba Maduka, Chukwuemeka I. Awugosi, Pius A. Ohere, Timothy Adie Okpe, Joseph Paul Essien

“…It is appropriate to consider human interests in this equation, because most times human interests take precedence over those of animals. Adopting the conversational method of inquiry, we claim that often the interests of animals are entirely disregarded, and if they were considered, many of our current practices would be indefensible. …”
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Prevalence of Microalbuminuria in Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Eastern Saudi Arabia by Ahmed M. Alkhunaizi, Adil A. Al-Khatti, Mansour A. Alkhunaizi

“…Microalbuminuria (MA) is the earliest manifestation of SCN and precedes the development of overt proteinuria. In addition to the renal consequences, MA is linked to cardiovascular complications. …”
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Infections in systemic lupus erythematosus: A study of incidence and risk factors in 100 patients from western India by Ankan Jha, Tridip Das, Sunilkumar Rajmani Singh, Jyotsna Oak

“…Significant risk factors for infection included use of prednisolone, prednisolone dose higher than 10 mg, use of cyclophosphamide within the preceding 3 months of infections, use of other immunosuppressive agents, and leukopenia. …”
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Dones i participació laboral a l'Ajuntament de Barcelona, 1925-1950 by Marc Gil Garrusta, Joana Maria Pujadas-Mora

“…Tanmateix, l'esforç republicà per la igualtat professional va ser impugnat pel règim franquista en introduir restriccions a l'accés de la dona a través de la clàusula de celibat, sense precedents al consistori barceloní. …”
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Prevalence and Temporal Distribution of Extrasystoles in Septic ICU Patients: The Feasibility of Predicting Fluid Responsiveness Using Extrasystoles by Johannes Enevoldsen, Cristhian Potes, Minnan Xu-Wilson, Simon T. Vistisen

“…Extrasystole availability was calculated as extrasystolic coverage for each 24 h ECG recording, that is, the percentage of the 24 h recording where an extrasystole had occurred in the preceding 30 minutes. Results. Mean extrasystolic coverage was 53.3% (confidence interval: [42.8; 63.6]%) and ventricular extrasystolic coverage was 21.4 [13.5; 29.8]%. …”
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