Identification Method of Highway Accident Prone Sections Under Adverse Meteorological Conditions Based on Meteorological Responsiveness by Yanyang Gao, Chi Zhang, Maojie Ye, Bo Wang

“…The Meteorological Response Ratio Index was instrumental in highlighting and quantifying the influence of adverse weather on traffic safety, facilitating the prioritization of critical sections. The case study of the SC2 highway in Southwest China validated the method’s feasibility, successfully pinpointing eight high-risk sections significantly affected by adverse weather, which constituted approximately 19.05% of the total highway length. …”
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Thailand's animals in peril: a systematic review of microplastic contamination and its ecological consequences by Weerachon Sawangproh, Paiphan Paejaroen

“…Abstract Microplastic (MP) pollution is a critical environmental issue affecting ecosystems globally, with significant implications for wildlife and human health. …”
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Alzheimer’s Disease and <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i>: Exploring the Links by Ivana Shawkatova, Vladimira Durmanova, Juraj Javor

“…Understanding these interactions could provide critical insights into novel strategies for reducing AD risk through periodontal disease management.…”
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Fragility-Based Improvement of System Seismic Performance for Long-Span Suspension Bridges by Guanya Lu, Kehai Wang, Wenhua Qiu

“…In addition, one step that was covered was to pinpoint the capacity limit states of critical components including bearings, pylons, and columns. …”
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Signaling Crosstalk between PPARγ and BMP2 in Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Ichiro Takada, Yoshiko Yogiashi, Shigeaki Kato

“…These results suggest that the order of treatment with BMP2 and a PPARγ ligand is critical for adipogenesis and osteoblastogenesis switching in MSCs.…”
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Management of Anesthesia under Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Support in an Infant with Severe Subglottic Stenosis by Rie Soeda, Fumika Taniguchi, Maiko Sawada, Saeko Hamaoka, Masayuki Shibasaki, Yasufumi Nakajima, Satoru Hashimoto, Teiji Sawa, Yoshinobu Nakayama

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Analysis of Cost Overrun and Schedule Delays of Infrastructure Projects in Low Income Economies: Case Studies in Ethiopia by Solomon Melaku Belay, Seifu Tilahun, Mitiku Yehualaw, Jose Matos, Helder Sousa, Endalew Temesgen Workneh

“…Various data analysis tools were employed, to investigate the critical causes of cost overrun and delays in infrastructure projects. …”
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PROBLEMS OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KARELIA by Lyubov S. Fedotkina, Nikolay V. Levkin

“…General scientific and special methods of cognition (scientific-theoretical and scientific-practical analysis, method of legal and comparative-legal characterization, method of research and comparison, method of generalization, division of selection, method of synthesis and analysis, method of critical analysis). Results. Municipal finance management is one of the main functions of local self-government and consists in the distribution of budgetary funds optimally and expediently, observing the targeted use, while increasing the revenue part of the budget. …”
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Deprivation of Social Amenities by James Khaoya

“…These common spaces play a critical role in the upbringing of young ones and the mental health of adults. …”
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Potentials of hydrogen economy in energy transition towards 2050 net zero emission agenda: Opportunities for Nigeria by Abubakar S. Sambo, Abdullahi Adamu

“…Nigeria is a home to many of the mineral resources that are critical in driving global energy transitions. The rising demand for the minerals that can support global energy transitions offers an opportunity for minerals-rich country like Nigeria. …”
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Adhesive Property and Road Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Overlay Pavement with Geotextile Interlayer by Haiwei Zhang, Bowei Sun, Yongxiang Li, Yanli Li

“…The interlayer bonding performance is critical to its function. This research investigated the interfacial adhesive property and road performance of asphalt overlay with geotextile interlayer. …”
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RETRACTED: Analysis of the Legal Framework Governing Gas Flaring in Nigeria’s Upstream Petroleum Sector and the Need for Overhauling by Olusola Joshua Olujobi

“…The study finds that weak enforcement of laws is a critical factor responsible for the menace. It recommends the use of more advanced technologies, a sophisticated mixture of regulations and non-regulatory incentives such as fiscal policies and gas market restructuring, and proffers further suggestions based on the lessons learnt from the selected case study countries.…”
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Probiotics in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis for Children: A Case-Based Review by Ashila Putri Disamantiaji, Endang Farihatul Izza, Muhamad Faza Soelaeman, Tannia Sembiring, Melva Louisa

“…The included studies were then critically appraised for their validity and importance. …”
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Walking and Hippocampal Formation Volume Changes: A Systematic Review by Mohamed Hesham Khalil

“…Background/Objectives: Sustaining the human brain’s hippocampus from atrophy throughout ageing is critical. Exercise is proven to be effective in promoting adaptive hippocampal plasticity, and the hippocampus has a bidirectional relationship with the physical environment. …”
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Inclusion of children with disabilities in qualitative health research: A scoping review. by Janet Njelesani, Vongai Mlambo, Vongai Mlambo, Tsedenia Denekew, Jean Hunleth

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A scoping review was conducted to critically examine the participation of children with disabilities in qualitative health research. …”
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CONCEPTUAL BASES OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF MANAGEMENT OF COMBINED UNITS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT by V. N. Shtepa

“…A critical analysis of the shortcomings of the existing water purification systems is conducted. …”
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Health promotion for dementia risk reduction in Indigenous populations of Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand, United States of America, and Australia: Scoping review protocol. by Kathryn Meldrum, Yvonne Hornby-Turner, Valda Wallace, Sarah G Russell, Rachel Quigley, Edward Strivens

“…Currently, there is no cure for dementia, so prevention is critical. Health promotion has the potential to reduce dementia by targeting the twelve potentially modifiable risk factors. …”
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An Insight of Vitamin E as Neuroprotective Agents by Hui-Min Yap, Kwan-Liang Lye

“…Oxidative stress has a role in the modulation of critical cellular functions, such as apoptosis program activation, ion transport and calcium mobilization which lead to cell death. …”
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The influence of instagram on korean-style fashion trends among college students by Anjelir Fara Atika, Panji Suminar, Diyas Widiyarti

“…Nonetheless, students demonstrate critical ability to select and modify these trends to suit personal preferences and socio-cultural contexts. …”
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A comparative analysis of the curriculum implemented in the village institutes by Ali Sinan Bilgili, Esra Mindivanli Akdoğan

“…In the 1947 curriculum, which was revised in line with the criticisms made for the 1943 program, the agriculture and technical courses were reduced, and the culture courses were increased. …”
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