Nontuberculous mycobacterium occurrence in biological material and environmental samples covered by epidemiological surveillance in the Republic of Dagestan by M. O. Baratov

“…The tests demonstrated the wide spread of nontuberculous acid-fast mycobacteria in the environment irrespective of the altitudinal zone. These findings constitute a basis for further monitoring of mycobacterium circulation in the environment in the Republic of Dagestan with a view of optimizing preventive measures.…”
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Gender bias in urology: The role of gender in selecting urology as a medical specialty by Mansour Alnazari, Abdullah K. Aljohani, Emad S. Rajih, Abdulaziz Bakhsh, Ghadi S. Alghamdi, Faris S. Sebaa, Ali A. Alraddadi, Adel Moalwi

“…The dataset reveals a balanced gender representation, with males constituting 55.6% and females 44.4%. A substantial majority, 94.5%, expressed a definitive willingness to pursue further residency training following graduation, indicating a robust commitment to advancing their medical careers. …”
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Enhancing water use efficiency and fruit quality in jujube cultivation: A review of advanced irrigation techniques and precision management strategies by Yingying Xing, Mengru Chen, Xiukang Wang

“…The integration of full ground mulching, strategic fertilization, advanced irrigation systems, and predictive modeling constitutes a critical approach to effective water resource management. …”
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Antiamnesic and Neurotrophic Effects of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) R. Br (Fabaceae) Aqueous Extract on In Vivo and In Vitro Models of Excitotoxicity by Antoine Kavaye Kandeda, Liliane Yimta Foutse, Corneille Tongoue, Jean Philippe Djientcheu, Théophile Dimo

“…Hence, drugs that also target the neurogenesis process constitute a hope to discover a cure against memory disorders. …”
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Breast Implant Illness May Be Rooted in Mast Cell Activation: A Case-Controlled Retrospective Analysis by Èva S. Nagy, BMedSci(Hons), MBBS, PhD, FRACS, Grad Cert (Breast Surgery), Mark Westaway, MBBS, DCH, Grad Dip Allergy, Suzanne Danieletto, BSc, MBBS (Hons), FRCPA, MIAC, Lawrence B. Afrin, MD

“…Five prophylactic mastectomy patients constituted control group 2 (CG2). Subjects and CG1 patients completed BII symptom questionnaires preoperatively and multiple points postoperatively. …”
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Challenges in Exercising the Right to Appeal – The Case of Slovenian Administrative Consultation by Polonca Kovač

“…Academic Contribution to the Field: The article offers a regulatory and doctrinal analysis of the relevant legal provisions (including EU law, the Slovenian Constitution, and the GAPA) focusing on the aims, locus standi, time limits, grounds, and other elements of appeals. …”
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Glucose-Sensing Carbohydrate Response Element-Binding Protein in the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy by Christopher R. Starr, Assylbek Zhylkibayev, Oleg Gorbatyuk, Alli M. Nuotio-Antar, James Mobley, Maria B. Grant, Marina Gorbatyuk

“…To explore the role of ChREBP in rods, we generated caChREBP^RP mice with constitutively active (ca) ChREBP. These mice underwent retinal functional testing, which was followed by proteomic analysis using LC-MS. …”
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How do consumers evaluate buffalo meat? by Ricardo Alexandre Silva Pessoa, Marilia Celeste Tavares Fernandes, María Luciana Menezes Wanderley Neves, Thales Freire Arival, Fabiana Carvalho Vasconcelos Pessoa

“… Consumers have been the target of studies since they constitute the focal point of production chains. The objective of this study was to analyze the opinions of a given population and the consumers’ perception regarding industrialized and commercialized buffalo meat in the metropolitan region of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, located in the Northeast region of Brazil. …”
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Growth performance and nutritional concentrations of two kale (Brassica oleracea var Acephala ) varieties in response to fertilizer types in Awka, Southeast Nigeria by Stella Muojiama, Uchenna Nwune, Gladys Ugo, Maryann Ezeh, Uchenna Ukwu

“…Purpose: Soil nutrient depletion is an endemic factor that constitutes one of the greatest limitations to crop production in the tropics. …”
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Why should we strive to let them thrive? Exploring the links between homecare professionals thriving at work, employee ambidexterity, and innovative behavior by Terje Slåtten, Barbara Rebecca Mutonyi, Gudbrand Lien

“…Results The main results from the empirical study can be summarized as follows: (i) TAW was found to be positively linked to both EA (b = 0.46) and IIB (b = 0.22); (ii) TAW and EA explained about 30% (R2 = 0.29) the variance in IIB; (iii) The relationship between TAW and IIB was found to be mediated by the EA; (iv) TAW was positively linked to each of the two dimensions that constitute EA. However, when comparing the individual strength of linkages, TAW was found to be most strongly linked to the exploitation dimension of EA (b = 0.50) and less strongly linked to the exploration dimension of EA (b = 0.35). …”
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Spinorphin Molecules as Opportunities for Incorporation into Spinorphin@AuNPs Conjugate Systems for Potential Sustained Targeted Delivery to the Brain by Stela Georgieva, Petar Todorov, Jana Tchekalarova

“…The examination of the microstructural characteristics of the obtained peptide systems and their physicochemical properties constitutes a key focus of this study. <b>Methods:</b> Zeta (ζ) potential, Fourier transformation infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV–Vis spectrophotometry were employed to elucidate the structure–activity correlations of the peptide@nano AuNP systems. …”
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THE DIGITAL FRONTIER: STRATEGIES AND TOOLS FOR CULTIVATING EDUCATIONAL-STRATEGIC COMPETENCE  FOR PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS by Vira Svyrydiuk, Ostap Bodyk, Larysa Kalinina, Nataliya Prokopchuk, Nina Khrystych

“… Digital tools constitute an integral component in the organization of contemporary foreign language environment. …”
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PHILOSOPHICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS OF PERSONALITY by V. V. Khmil, I. S. Popovych

“…Systematic, actionable, self-regulatory, and subjective approaches have constituted a verified system of interpreting the social expectations of personality as a process, a result of the reflection and construction of social reality. …”
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Unlocking genome-based prediction and selection in conifers: the key role of within-family prediction accuracy illustrated in maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Ait.) by Victor Papin, Gregor Gorjanc, Ivan Pocrnic, Laurent Bouffier, Leopoldo Sanchez

“…Methods We considered 39 full-sib families, each comprising 10 to 40 individuals, to constitute an experimental population of 833 individuals. …”
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: A Particular Association by Giacomo Tini, Riccardo Scagliola, Fiammetta Monacelli, Giovanni La Malfa, Italo Porto, Claudio Brunelli, Gian Marco Rosa

“…While AD and CVD alone may be considered deleterious to health, the study of their combination constitutes a clinical challenge. Further research will help to clarify the real impact of vascular factors on these diseases. …”
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Mechanical Mechanism of Water Injection to Enhance the Stability of Soft Coal by Chuanqi Zhu, Hao Fan, Wanrong Liu, Shaobo Li

“…The physical and mechanical properties of soft coal body constitute one of the most important factors inducing coal wall spalling. …”
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CONCEPTUALIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY by E. S. Zinovieva

“…It shows that technology is embedded in social relations, there is a constitutive relationship between technology and social structures. …”
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Generic, specific and direct object of a crime under the Article 330 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine by V. Yu. Boichuk

“…It has been emphasized that general, generic, specific and direct objects of a crime under the Art. 330 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine constitute a system, that is, they are not just a simple set, but are in interdependence. …”
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Adaptation Practices of Young Central Asian Migrants in Tatarstan: A Socioanthropological Survey by Tatiana A. Titova, Vadim E. Kozlov, Elena V. Frolova

“…Outcomes of the September-to-November 2023 survey held in Tatarstan constitute a source base for our analysis. The tested informants are ethnic Uzbeks, Tajiks, and Kyrgyzes. …”
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Geospatial Modelling for Estimation of PM2.5 Concentrations in Two Megacities in Peninsular India by V. P. Lavanyaa, S. Varshini, Souvik Sankar Mitra, Kiran M. Hungund, Rudrodip Majumdar, R. Srikanth

“…Abstract Airborne particles finer than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) constitute a major public health risk in India. Therefore, extensive scientific studies must be conducted to assess the PM2.5 exposures of Indians and determine the “exposure-response function” specific to India. …”
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