The effect of blended learning on tacking technique improvement in preteen sailing by Mohamed Abdelkader Souissi, Linda Toumi, Omar Trabelsi, Ismail Dergaa, Ahmed Ghorbel, Adnene Gharbi, Katja Weiss, Thomas Rosemann, Nizar Souissi, Beat Knechtle

“…The research findings suggest that BLIV demonstrates significant improvements in sailing skills, execution time, and theoretical understanding among young sailors compared to other methods. The study advocates for the integration of blended learning approaches that combine in-class activities with delayed video-based feedback delivered online to enhance skill acquisition young sailors.…”
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A Spray Foliar Containing <i>Methylobacterium symbioticum</i> Did Not Increase Nitrogen Concentration in Leaves or Olive Yield Across Three Rainfed Olive Orchards by Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, João Ilídio Lopes, Sandra Martins, Cátia Brito, Carlos Manuel Correia, Margarida Arrobas

“…Biological nitrogen (N) fixation has been advocated in agricultural fields due to being considered a more sustainable way to introduce N into agrosystems than industrial N fertilizers. …”
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Joint Group and Multi Institutional Position Opinion: Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy—From Fundamentals to Applied Tactics by Ivan Rankovic, Ivana Babic, Jelena Martinov Nestorov, Jelena Bogdanovic, Maja Stojanovic, Jovanka Trifunovic, Nikola Panic, Mihailo Bezmarevic, Jelena Jevtovic, Dusan Micic, Vladimir Dedovic, Nemanja Djuricic, Filip Pilipovic, Elena Curakova Ristovska, Tijana Glisic, Sanja Kostic, Nemanja Stojkovic, Nata Joksimovic, Mileva Bascarevic, Aleksandra Bozovic, Lewis Elvin, Ajibola Onifade, Keith Siau, Elizaveta Koriakovskaia, Vladimir Milivojevic

“…However, our group still advocates them as essential tools in optimizing the neurohumoral pathologic axis that perpetuates CCM. …”
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Strategies for Healthcare Disaster Management in the Context of Technology Innovation: the Case of Bulgaria by R. Vazov, R. Kanazireva, T.V. Grynko, O.P. Krupskyi

“…While acknowledging limitations and calling for further research, the study provides valuable insights into Bulgaria's healthcare disaster management strategies and sets the stage for future investigations to refine and expand upon these strategies. It advocates for a strategic framework guiding the efficient integration of technology into disaster management, aiming for resilient and patient-centric healthcare systems.…”
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Advancing Pediatric Surgery: The Use of HoloLens 2 for 3D Anatomical Reconstructions in Preoperative Planning by Marco Di Mitri, Annalisa Di Carmine, Simone D’Antonio, Benedetta Maria Capobianco, Cristian Bisanti, Edoardo Collautti, Sara Maria Cravano, Francesca Ruspi, Michele Libri, Tommaso Gargano, Mario Lima

“…This study underscores the transformative potential of mixed reality technology in pediatric surgery, advocating for further research and development to integrate these advancements into routine clinical practice.…”
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Aerosol-generating otolaryngology procedures and the need for enhanced PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic: a literature review by Paul Mick, Russell Murphy

“…The objective of the review was to provide evidence that a.) demonstrates which otolaryngology procedures are aerosol-generating, and that b.) clarifies whether the higher level of PPE advocated by otolaryngology groups is justified. Main body Health care workers in China who performed tracheotomy during the SARS-CoV-1 epidemic had 4.15 times greater odds of contracting the virus than controls who did not perform tracheotomy (95% CI 2.75–7.54). …”
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The impact of welfare technology on care ethics: a qualitative analysis of healthcare professionals and managers’ experiences with welfare technologies by Brita Gjerstad, Ragnhild Gjerstad-Sørensen, Inger Lise Teig

“…Conclusion Care ethical considerations are significantly present within healthcare professionals’ understandings of technology even though managers and technology suppliers were advocating for welfare technology in a more instrumental sense. …”
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Soviet Russia/the USSR and transformation of the international relations system in the first half of the 1920s by E. V. Romanova

“…In this regard the author notes that although Soviet Russia advocated for the revolutionary transformation of the entire IR system, she was unable to enforce it and eventually turned into a status quo power. …”
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The Small Wars Doctrine of the US Marine Corps and Colonial Experience of the European Powers by S. G. Malkin

“…It may also be instrumental in addressing the deepening contradictions between advocates of a ‘global leadership’ concept and proponents of a multipolar world during the post-Cold War period. …”
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Capacity and market potential for local production and distribution of electric two-wheelers in Southeast Asia, focused on Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam by Hyung Ju Kim, Shritu Shrestha, Kanya Pranawengkapti

“…Considering the significant role of 2Ws in transporting people and goods throughout Southeast Asia, electrifying this sector offers a substantial potential to mitigate climate impact. This paper advocates for collaborative initiatives across digital platforms, financial mechanisms, and supportive government policies to accelerate the adoption of electric 2Ws (E2Ws) by promoting local production, fostering innovative business models, and establishing conducive regulatory frameworks. …”
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Global surgery and climate change: how global surgery can prioritise both the health of the planet and its people by Sophia Chen, Yvan Zolo, Lumbani Ngulube, Moses Isiagi, Salome Maswime

“…With a focus on promoting health equity, Global Surgery advocates for expanding access to surgical care and enhancing health outcomes, particularly in resource-limited and disaster-affected areas like LMICs. …”
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A scoping review on U.S. undergraduate students with disabilities in STEM courses and STEM majors by Maura Borrego, Ariel Chasen, Hannah Chapman Tripp, Emily Landgren, Elisa Koolman

“…In terms of solutions, the largest group (n = 111) advocated for Universal Design, followed by accommodations (n = 94), and technology developed or tested with persons with disabilities (n = 90). …”
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Central obesity is a burden even in normal weight adolescents of a non-metropolitan Indian City: A case for alarm and action for prevention and control by Tabassum Nawab, Zulfia Khan, Iqbal M. Khan, Mohammad A. Ansari

“…Behavior change communication regarding risk factors for CO is advocated.…”
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Need for judicious selection of runoff inputs in a global flood model by Jayesh Parmar, Mohit Prakash Mohanty, Subhankar Karmakar

“…An alternative approach is recommended, advocating for the use of multiple simulations incorporating diverse runoff datasets. …”
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Limited use of opioid prescribing guidelines in Dutch emergency departments: results of a nationwide survey by Nicole Kraaijvanger, Cees Kramers, Albert Dahan, Arnt F. A. Schellekens

“…To mitigate opioid-related harm, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) advocates for the use of non-opioid analgesics and minimal opioid prescriptions. …”
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Worth the effort? A practical examination of random effects in hidden Markov models for animal telemetry data by Brett T. McClintock

“…These ‘mixed HMMs’ come at significant cost in terms of implementation and computation, and discrete random effects have been advocated as a practical alternative to more computationally intensive continuous random effects. …”
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An Atypical Presentation of Childhood Paraganglioma with Seizures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Uzoamaka Felicia Nwigbo, Oluwadamilola Moromoke Oladipo, Blessing Ebele Kene-Udemezue, Kasarachi Pauline Akowundu, Khadijah Omobusola Oleolo-Ayodeji, Oluwaseun Adunni Afoke, Funmilayo Oluwatoyin Babatunde, Felix Makinde Alakaloko, Gabriel Kolawole Asiyanbi, Ezekiel Olayiwola Ogunleye, Abiola Olufunmilayo Oduwole, Foluso Ebun Afolabi Lesi

“…Measurement of blood pressure in children is advocated as part of routine health care. Clinicians must explore the aetiology of seizures and not merely control them with anticonvulsant therapy.…”
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Genesis of Holocaust history politics: Case study: Republic of Serbia 1945-2020 by Radojković Stefan

“…Based on the available documents analysis and a review of scientific literature, the paper advocates the thesis of the existence of three phases within the Serbia's Holocaust history politics genesis, which are characterized by special tendencies (conditioned by social frameworks) when it comes to preserving and transferring the memory of the genocide committed against the Jewish communities of the German military-occupation zone "Serbia". …”
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Debates on Changes in the Foreign Policy of Contemporary China (A Case Study of the English Language Academic Publications) by S. K. Pestsov

“…Whereas outside China this debate structures around the narrative of the Chinese assertiveness, within the country the main dispute is between the advocates of a traditional policy of ‘keeping a low profile’ (taoguang yanghui) and proponents of a new ‘striving for achievements’ (fenfa youwei) strategy. …”
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Deep learning models reveal the link between dynamic brain connectivity patterns and states of consciousness by Chloé Gomez, Lynn Uhrig, Vincent Frouin, Edouard Duchesnay, Béchir Jarraya, Antoine Grigis

“…The proposed framework advocates the possibility of developing an interpretable computational brain model of interest for disorders of consciousness, paving the way for a dynamic diagnostic support tool.…”
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