Wettability alteration and IFT reduction during carbonated water injection; a critical investigation into the role of pH by Zoha Dalal Isfehani, Jalal Fahimpour, Mohammad Sharifi, Hossein Khalili, Mohammad Saeid Tayebi

“…This reduction is attributed to the ionization of the oil’s basic components, which act as natural surfactants, while the acidic components remain neutral. …”
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HUMAN DESTRUCTIVENESS IN THE EXISTING PRACTICES OF LATE MODERNISM VIOLENCE: POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE DIMENSIONS by O. V. Marchenko, L. V. Martseniuk

“…That is why one should turn the focus from the obvious, objectively conditioned incarnations of violence in the XXI century (armed conflicts, local wars, terrorist acts) to the internal factors that are in the realm of existential. …”
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Identification, prevalence and pathogenicity of Colletotrichum species causing anthracnose of Capsicum annuum in Asia by Dilani D. de Silva, Johannes Z. Groenewald, Pedro W. Crous, Peter K. Ades, Andi Nasruddin, Orarat Mongkolporn, Paul W. J. Taylor

“…Taxonomic analysis of these straight conidia isolates based on multi-gene phylogenetic analyses (ITS, gapdh, chs-1, act, tub2, his3, ApMat, gs) revealed a further seven known Colletotrichum species, C. endophyticum, C. fructicola, C. karsti, C. plurivorum, C. scovillei, C. siamense and C. tropicale. …”
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A Panpsychist Interpretation of Evolutionary Theory by Ferhat Onur

“…Non-random mutations do not occur as mental acts of choice but arise from the organism’s behavior being about or directed towards selective environmental conditions for the purpose of ensuring survival. …”
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A Quantum Mermin-Wagner Theorem for a Generalized Hubbard Model by Mark Kelbert, Yurii Suhov

“…We assume that a connected Lie group G acts on M, represented by a Euclidean space or torus of dimension d'≤d, preserving the metric and the volume in M. …”
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EFFECT OF IRRIGATION INTERVAL ON GROWTH AND ARTEMISININ CONTENT OF WORMWOOD (Artemisia annua L.) CHEN YOUNG VARIETY IN SOKOTO by Lawal Gandi ABDULKADIR, Adamu Aliyu ALIERO, Hassan Muhammad MAISHANU, Abdullahi Yahaya ABBAS

“…Artemisinin is the main antimalarial compound in Artemisia annua, used in the formulation of artemisinin-based combined therapies (ACT) to treat malaria. Artemisinin is largely obtained from A. annua plant but the content is very low and its production commercially is not cost effective worldwide. …”
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Motor transport development in Klaipėda district in 1900-1939 by Julius Žukas

“…Car exploitation and traffic rules in Klaipėda district were strictly regulated; the main normative acts were prepared in the 4th decade of the XX century. …”
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Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterizations of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on Frequently Touched Sites from Public Hospitals in South Africa by Siyethaba Mkhize, Daniel G. Amoako, Christiana O. Shobo, Oliver T. Zishiri, Linda A. Bester

“…The hospital environment acts as a reservoir in the transmission of pathogens, such as MRSA, which may cause hospital-acquired infections. …”
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First report on comprehensive genomic analysis of a multidrug-resistant Enterobacter asburiae isolated from diabetic foot infection from Bangladesh by Md. Rafiul Islam, Spencer Mark Mondol, Md. Azad Hossen, Mst. Poli Khatun, Shahjada Selim, Amiruzzaman, Donald James Gomes, Md. Mizanur Rahaman

“…Several antimicrobial resistance genes such as bla ACT−2, fosA2, baeR, qnrE2, vanA and numbers of virulence genes including ybaJ, csrA, barA, uvrY, pgaD, hlyD, hlyC, terC, purD were detected. …”
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Personal culture as a goal of continuing developmental education: Philosophical and methodological substantiation by N. L. Hudyakova, A. B. Nevelev, V. S. Neveleva

“…The qualitative state of experience, which characterises the completion of the stages of the social and cultural development of a person, is defined by the authors as personal culture. It acts as a complete product of the educational process, and therefore the overall goal of education. …”
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Presidential Initiatives as a Tool to Manage U.S. Foreign Assistance Policies in the XXI Century: From George W. Bush Jr. to Joseph R. Biden by V. I. Bartenev

“…This explains a great variety in circumstances surrounding their launch, documentary and institutional formalization, which did not preclude a number of key similarities: 1) determining the funding volume; 2) providing a long-term perspective; 3) supporting the initiative through authorization acts, presidential orders, memoranda/directives or strategic planning documents issued by the White House; 4) establishing new coordination units. …”
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Stunting and Associated Factors among Under-Five-Age Children in West Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia by Eyob Afework, Selamawit Mengesha, Demelash Wachamo

“…In addition to this health officials in collaboration with other sectors, it is needed to act together to improve enforcement of the law for polygamous marriage, the household’s wealth status, and food security for the better health of a child and future.…”
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THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ACADEMIC STUDENT EXCHANGES AND CO-OPERATION BETWEEN CHINESE AND RUSSIAN UNIVERSITIES by Li Wenze

“…Academic exchanges of students are of great importance for the state, as they act as instruments of forming «soft power» in another country, strengthen diplomatic relations between countries, form a positive image of the state, attract investments, etc. …”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Suicidal Behaviors in Depressed Patients with Bereavement by Maral Moraveji, Zahra Bagherzadeh Golmakani, Mahdi Akbarzadeh

“…This reduction was more pronounced in the acceptance and commitment therapy group (P<0.001).Discussion and Conclusion: Overall, the results suggest that acceptance and commitment therapy is more effective than schema therapy in reducing suicidal behaviors among depressed patients experiencing grief.It is recommended that specialists in this field utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy to mitigate suicidal behaviors in counseling and treatment centers.…”
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Computing ecosystem risk hotspots: A mediterranean case study by Gianpaolo Coro, Laura Pavirani, Anton Ellenbroek

“…Our results agreed with an alternative Fuzzy C-means-based method (with a 90% to 96% overlap over the years) and a Bayesian regression model (∼80% overlap).Our Mediterranean risk maps can facilitate the development of management and monitoring strategies, supporting the sustainable development and resilience of coastal zones, and can act as prior knowledge for ecosystem models and spatial plans.…”
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动物园禽源奇异变形杆菌对第三代头孢菌素的耐药分子机制 by 梁玉蕾, 李垠树, 陈秋如, 董焱斌, 丁爱萍, 苑丽

“…结果发现：共有6株受试菌对第三代头孢菌素耐药，除1株（6D）携带超广谱<italic>β</italic>-内酰胺酶<italic>bla</italic>_CTX-M-14和1株（106A）携带AmpC酶<italic>bla</italic>_ACT-16外，其余4株经PFGE检测证实为同一克隆型，且细菌体内双组分信号转导系统CpxAR、BaeSR和EnvZ/OmpR的表达量显著高于敏感菌，主要通过抑制耐药菌细胞膜上OmpC和OmpF的表达减少药物吸收，同时促进OmpW表达加速药物外排，从而减少菌体内药物浓度，进而导致其对第三代头孢菌素类耐药。…”
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Propofol Causes Consciousness Loss by Affecting GABA-A Receptor in the Nucleus Basalis of Rats by Yunlong Xing, Kai Li, Yuan Jiao, Zinan Li

“…The nucleus basalis (NB) acts as a major relay between the reticular activating system and the frontal cortex (FC). …”
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Gender beliefs and norms underlying intimate partner violence stigma among women living in Botswana: Results of an exploratory factor analysis. by Ari Ho-Foster, Mercilene Tanyaradzwa Machisa, Lorato Ruth Moalusi, Nicola Christofides

“…We recommend further research into culture-informed practices that act to socialise such norms.…”
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A Multidisciplinary-Based and Bundle Intervention for Controlling Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms in Neurosurgery by Zhu W, Liang Y, Xu J, Weng C

“…This study aims to observe the effect of multidisciplinary-based and bundle interventions under PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle management on the control of CROs in neurosurgery.Patients and Methods: We conducted a before-after study from January 2021 to December 2023, which was divided into pre-intervention phase and intervention phase. …”
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Protocol for prognosticating PPD using EEG changes during labor pain by uterine contractions: a prospective cohort study in the first stage of labor by Yan Wang, Wan-Ying He, Chang’ an A. Zhan, Shi-Lei Pan, Wen Wu, Feng-Xian Li, Hong-Fei Zhang

“…The results from this study may act as a predictor for the development of PPD which may enhance long-term quality of life for the parturient and her offspring. …”
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