THE SUNNI-SHI'ITE RIVALRY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION OF THE MIDDLE EAST by A. A. Kuznetsov

“…This analysis is emphasized on the regional geopolitical situation and positions of the outside actors (Saudi Arabia, USA, France, Germany). Then it is covered the American invasion of Iraq in 2003 and its geopolitical consequences. …”
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Localization in the random XXZ quantum spin chain by Alexander Elgart, Abel Klein

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Politics in History: The Chilean radical right in the 20th century by Mario Sznajder

“…El análisis describe el desarrollo de la extrema derecha chilena que se apoya, en sus análisis, en el trabajo de serios historiadores pero “usa” la historia para propósitos políticos contemporáneos. …”
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Exploring the Relationship Between Business Strategy and Project Management Tools and Techniques: A Case Study in the Marketing Industry by Ian M. Herzing

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Introduction to the Special Issue on Microwaves in Climate Change by Peter H. Siegel

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A Pilot Proteomic Analysis of Huntington’s Disease by Functional Capacity by Andrew McGarry, Ruin Moaddel

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A mutation in RNA polymerase imparts resistance to β-lactams by preventing dysregulation of amino acid and nucleotide metabolism by Yesha Patel, John D. Helmann

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“Obuchenie Sluzheniem” or “Service Learning”? A Discussion on the Conceptual Foundations of the Pedagogical Approach by V. S. Nikolskiy

“…It is possible to state the superiority of the USSR in relation to the USA in the practice of introducing the approach requiring the integration of socially useful work and higher education. …”
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Intracranial Hemorrhage Complicating Herpes Simplex Encephalitis on Antiviral Therapy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Ghada ElShimy, Christina Mariyam Joy, Fred Berlin, Waleed Lashin

“…Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis is the most common cause of nonendemic sporadic encephalitis in the USA. Decreased mortality with early treatment with acyclovir has been documented. …”
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Outsourcing in Sandy Springs and Other US Cities: Insights for Other Countries by Ari-Veikko Anttiroiko, Stephen J. Bailey, Pekka Valkama

“…This paper analyses the partnership-based outsourcing model of service transformation in USA local government, focusing on the city of Sandy Springs which became widely known for its large-scale ‘turnkey’ outsourcing of provision of its services in the mid-2000s. …”
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FOUCAULT E O USO DA HISTÓRIA Considerações introdutórias by Maria de Fátima Pereira Alberto

“…Propõe uma arqueologia do discurso e usa para tal o método genealógico. Através do qual, analisa as mudanças dos métodos punitivos, desde os castigos corporais, técnicas corretivas ate as tecnologias coercitivas do comportamento, que possibilitaram a formação de um saber clinico sobre os condenados, um discurso e uma forma de poder. …”
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Renal Replacement Therapy in Acute Kidney Failure due to Rhabdomyolysis by G. Maggi, F. Quinteros Hinojosa, M. J. Villagran, E. Guasch Arévalo, F. Gilsanz Rodríguez

“…Rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria are responsible for approximately 5% of all causes of acute renal failure in the USA. The cause of rhabdomyolysis is often multifactorial, and approximately 8–20% of such patients develop myoglobinuric acute renal failure.…”
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Acute Effects of Two Different Concurrent Training Models on Physiological Parameters, Explosive Strenght and Balance Performance in Soccer Players by Fatih Koçak, Salih Pinar, Birgül Arslan

“…Parameters were analyzed with SPSS24 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Repeated Measure Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used for repeated measures and Bonferroni Correction was used for pairwise comparisons. …”
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Removal of Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Microcystins from Drinking Water by Electrocoagulation by Stephen Opoku-Duah, Dennis Johnson

“…Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and microcystins are some of the well-known chemical contaminants in drinking water in the USA. Despite the availability of filtration technologies like ion-exchange resins, activated-carbon, and high-pressure membrane filters, these contaminants still remain widespread in the environment. …”
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Primary MRSA Myositis Mimicking Septic Arthritis by Mohammad Abu-Abaa, Amy Pulikeyil, Hassaan Arshad, Daniel Goldsmith

“…What makes this case interesting is that what was believed to be a primary community-acquired MRSA myositis, which progressed to a life-threatening septic shock, happened in a nontropical area (Northeastern USA) and in a patient with no underlying recent muscle injury. …”
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LIQUIDITY TRAP IN THE UNITED STATES, THE EURO AREA AND JAPAN by Piotr Misztal

“…The aim of the research is to verify the empirical hypothesis of the liquidity trap in three of the largest economies in the world, formerly known as the Global Triad (i.e. the USA, the euro zone and Japan), after the 2008 financial crisis. …”
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A Compact RFID Reader Antenna for UHF Near-Field and Far-Field Operations by Lai Xiao zheng, Xie Zeming, Cen Xuanliang

“…This antenna, printed on a 0.8 mm thick FR4 substrate with a small size of 31 mm × 31 mm, achieves good impedance bandwidth from 897 to 928 MHz, which covers USA RFID Band (902–928 MHz). The proposed loop configuration, with a split-ring resonator (SRR) coupled inside it, demonstrates strong and uniform magnetic field distribution in the near-field antenna region. …”
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Imaging the Morrow A Sandstone Using Shear Wave VSP Data, Postle Field, Oklahoma by Naser Tamimi, Thomas L. Davis

“…Morrow sandstones constitute important oil-producing reservoirs in the Anadarko Basin in the Mid-Continent Region of the USA. Characterization of the Morrow A sandstone reservoir in Postle Field, Texas County, Oklahoma, is challenging due to its small thickness, low acoustic impedance contrast with the surrounding Morrow shale, and lithological heterogeneity. …”
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From blitzkrieg to blitzscaling: Assessing the impact of venture capital dynamics on military norms by Elke Schwarz

“…Venture capital (VC) has recently emerged as a powerful new actor in the military domain. In the USA, VC investment in defence startups doubled between 2019 and 2022. …”
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In search of values. Reading The Hunger Games in an African context by W. Domeris

“…Brown’s (2016) study of honour in the USA provides the lens for a shame and honour reading of Suzanne Collins’ (2008-2010) The hunger games trilogy. …”
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