Psychological Status of Medical Staff in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospitals during the Omicron Pandemic Outbreak in China by Shuting Bao, Bangwu Chen, Ying Hu, Chee Shin Lee, Qi Wu, Menglin Zhou, Mengkai Du, Shuqi Zhu, Biao Xie, Jiuqiong Hu, Zhaoxia Liang

“…Medical staff in China faced great challenges and psychological and physiological changes of varying degrees during the omicron epidemic outbreak. …”
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Showcasing Emptiness? Voicing Redemption Through ‘Saharomania’ in the French Literary Imaginary by Amina Zarzi

“…However, this article argues, authors incline when faced with the grandeur of the Sahara Desert, and its emblematic nomad dwellers, amidst the journey of the conventional fate of loss in the sands, ultimately changing the initial motives of the crossing. …”
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How Energy Sector Reacted to COVID-19 Pandemic? Empirical Evidence from an Emerging Market Economy by Daniel Ştefan Armeanu, Camelia Cătălina Joldeș, Ştefan Cristian Gherghina

“…The European Union is facing the highest natural gas prices in 15 years, owing largely to an upward trend in electricity prices, which is also on an uphill curve. …”
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A multi-scale rotated ship targets detection network for remote sensing images in complex scenarios by Siyu Li, Fei Yan, Yunqing Liu, Yuzhuo Shen, Lan Liu, Ke Wang

“…Abstract Detecting ship targets in remote sensing images within complex scenarios faces numerous challenges. The limited feature information of small-scale targets and their random orientation angles often result in missed and false detections. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age in the province of Essaouira, Morocco by Abdelmounaim Manoussi, Nezha Nacer, Imane Kajjoune, Abdellatif Baali, Hakima Amor, Nadia Ouzennou

“…Abstract Low- and middle-income countries are facing a rapid increase in nutritional problems, particularly in Africa, where undernutrition, overweight and micronutrient deficiencies coexist, creating a double burden of malnutrition and a challenge to public health policies. …”
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CLINICAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN THE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF A DOCTOR by V. M. Zhdan, L.M. Shylkina, O.M. Bieliaieva

“…The doctor’s profession inherently faces an indispensable requirement to possess a high level of communicative competence, because whatever the development of medical science and technology, the real help to patients is provided by a doctor. …”
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Public-Private Partnership: High-Impact Alliance for Sustainability Targets by Y. I. Vaslavskiy

“…Therefore, a qualitative change in the economy to resolve the societal crisis is a universal challenge, and Russia is not the only country facing it.In this light, the transformation of the static economic system into a dynamic one moves up the agenda. …”
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Responses to novelty in wild insular birds: comparing breeding populations in ecologically contrasting habitats by Samara Danel, Nancy Rebout, Léna Bureau, Timothée Zidat, Dora Biro, Francesco Bonadonna

“…In this study, we presented novel objects to two geographically isolated breeding populations of the black-faced sheathbill (Chionis minor), a sedentary land-based bird that frequents remote sub-Antarctic islands. …”
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Scaling up access to antiretroviral treatment for HIV: lessons from a key populations program in Nigeria by Abdulsamad Salihu, Ibrahim Jahun, David Olusegun Oyedeji, Wole Fajemisin, Omokhudu Idogho, Samira Shehu, Aminu Yakubu, Jennifer Anyanti

“…However, the country still faces challenges such as high HIV transmission among key populations (KP) who account for 11% of new HIV infections. …”
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Voice-related quality of life after total laryngectomy: a scoping review of recent evidence by Tatiana Pourliaka, Efcharis Panagopoulou, Vassiliki Siafaka

“…Patients reported declines in socio-emotional functioning and faced challenges in physical activities requiring voice use. …”
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Exploring caregiver experiences and support needs in end-of-life care for people living with HIV: A scoping review protocol. by Kristina M Kokorelias, Andrew D Eaton, Marina Wasilewski, Tyler Redublo, Luxey Sirisegaram

“…Existing strategies often use a "one-size-fits-all" approach, which may not address the unique challenges faced by these caregivers, such as stigma and lack of social support. …”
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Secondary School Teachers’ Conceptions of Teaching Science Practical Work through Inquiry-Based Instruction by Tomas Shivolo, Hamza Omari Mokiwa

“…Findings from this study revealed that many teachers held traditional views of science practical work, emphasizing cookbook-style experiments and memorisation. These teachers often faced challenges in implementing inquiry-based instruction due to a lack of training and resources to facilitate science practical work. …”
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Monitoring Implementation Impact of the EU-Indonesia’s VPA on SME Livelihood by Rahmanta Setiahadi, S. R. Kartika Sari, Ahmad Maryudi, Julia Kalmirah, Liliana Baskorowati

“…First, the vulnerable and marginalised groups need to be supported by stakeholders to encourage readiness in faces of SVLK impact. Second, SVLK is susceptible to the effects and at risk of losing livelihoods for women and disabled groups in a short time. …”
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Assessment of Drought Impact on Vegetation Changes in Hamadan over the Past Three Decades Using the TCI Model by Zahra Hedjazizadeh, Sayyed Mohammad Hosseini, Ali reza karbalaee, shokofe layeghi

“…In recent years, the province of Hamedan has faced many problems due to frequent droughts. Therefore, the present study focused on investigating and monitoring drought in Hamedan province using the Temperature Condition index and its impact on the vegetation cover of the province using Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) remote sensing data. …”
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Neutrality or Involvement? World War II and Evolution of Foreign Policy Concepts of the Nordic Countries by E. V. Korunova

“…However, this project had not been implemented, because it faced both cool reactions from the leaders of Norway and Denmark and suspicion from the leading powers. …”
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The right to housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living: issues of implementation amidst Ukraine’s housing stock destruction and solutions by V. V. Maltsev

“…It highlights the acute challenges that Ukraine faces in implementing this right, particularly in light of the extensive damage to the country's housing stock due to Russian aggression. …”
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Exploring alternative preschool education methods in Georgia: Enhancing accessibility by N. Kitoshvili

“…The results underscore a compelling need for alternative education avenues in Georgia, particularly in regions facing infrastructural and geographical barriers similar to those experienced in other post-Soviet nations. …”
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Evaluation of home based insulin therapy among pediatric patients with type I diabetes mellitus - A prospective analytical study by Soundararajan N, Thangavel A, Vidjeadevan D, Annamalai Vijayaraghavan

“…Background: Home based insulin therapy is one of the major challenges faced by the Type I diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients with regards to the injection technique and correct dosing. …”
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Mapping the distribution of stingray fishing grounds in the south west waters of Aceh during the east season by Afdhal Fuadi, Muhammad Arif, Rahmat Dianshar, Dimas Kusumayadi, Giovanni Oktavinanda

“…The condition of stingray fisheries in Indonesia is currently facing challenges as the population is decreasing while the demand for stingray fishery resources domestically and abroad continues to increase. …”
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The Plurality of Goal-setting in Pedagogical Activity: Integration of Mathematics on a Chessboard by S. N. Dvoryatkina, V. S. Karapetyan, S. A. Rozanova

“…A modern professional is constantly faced with the need to change and select goals, search for the optimal way out in conditions of pedagogical uncertainty and pedagogical risk. …”
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