The correlation between heavy metal ions in blood and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease from 1999 to 2018 based on NHANES data by Haijun Ma, Ju Zhao, Jian Xu

“…Nonlinear dose–response curves indicated critical thresholds beyond which the risk dynamics changed.ConclusionHigher serum levels of cadmium and mercury were associated with a lower risk of MASLD, with notable variations across subgroups. …”
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Mentoring in education: an analysis of international practices and their implementation in Russia by N. V. Tikhonova, F. L. Ratner, I. Y. Vergasova

“…In the context of an ongoing discussion about the necessity to enhance the institution of mentoring in Russia, the examination and critical analysis of the experiences of countries where the system of mentoring for novice teachers is regulated at the state level is of undeniable interest. …”
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Simulation and validation of the effect of hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic pressure on contact pressure in a resilient seat butterfly valve by K Yuvaraj, G Arunkumar

“…This study investigates the impact of hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic pressures on the contact pressure distribution in resilient-seated butterfly valves, a critical component in fluid control systems. Reliable sealing in such valves is essential to prevent leakage under varying pressure conditions. …”
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Chronic Benign Tubular Albuminuria From Compound Heterozygous Variants in : A Case Report by Adam Pietrobon, Mark D. Elliott

“…Cubilin, encoded by CUBN , is a critical protein involved in protein reabsorption in the proximal tubule. …”
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Stakeholders and Farmers’ Preferences Towards Contract Attributes: Evidence from Hybrid Maize Production in Indonesia by Destu Syah Inanda, Pandu Laksono, Any Suryantini, Arini Wahyu Utami

“…The availability of quality seeds is critical to supporting the sustainability of agriculture, which is further reinforced by the success of contract farming between seed companies and partner farmers. …”
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The Wandering Character in the Coen Brothers’ Films: When the Southern Gothic Meets the Western by Julie Assouly

“…Focusing on an analysis of the Coen brothers’ Western/Southern films through the critical tool of the wandering character, this article will seek to emphasize the possible parallels that can be drawn between Southern and Western cultures, in literature and cinema, arguing that the Gothic roots of the wandering character were transferred from European literature to American Western and Southern literatures and popular culture, thus becoming essential to the generic hybridization pervading the Coens’ filmography.…”
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COLLAPSE TECTOLOGY AND MODERNITY by Elena V. Sukhanova, Natalia S. Shilovskaya, Dmitry A. Skorodumov

“…Tsiolkovsky's myth about the constant increase of joy in intelligent matter due to the progressive development of the world has been criticized - the amount of intelligent matter has increased, but the overall share of "suffering" has increased. …”
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COVID-19 in Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana: An Outbreak Investigation by Keatlaretse Siamisang, Dineo Kebadiretse, Pamela Smith-Lawrence

“…Outbreak investigations including describing cases in terms of person, place, and time are critical if the most effective and efficient control measures are to be implemented.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Financial Flows in the Healthcare Systems of Germany, Austria and Czechia: Opportunities for Savings and Assessing the Tax-Like Nature of Health Insurance C... by Mini, Patrick

“…Leveraging digital health technologies and fostering transparency in healthcare financing are critical for achieving systemic savings and equity. …”
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H. PUTNAMAS: RACIONALUMO KRITERIJAI VIDINIO REALIZMO KONTEKSTE by Giedrė Vasiliauskaitė

“…Putnam presents several arguments to criticize and refute unacceptable standpoint of metaphysical realism. …”
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F. NIETZSCHE’S PERSPEKTYVIZMO SAMPRATA by Arūnas Mickevičius

“…NIETZSCHE’S CONCEPTION OF PERSPECTIVISM Arūnas Mickevičius Summary The article deals with F. Nietzsche’s critical attitude to classical conception of truth and knowledge which is based on one and unique perspective to the world. …”
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TopoQual polishes circular consensus sequencing data and accurately predicts quality scores by Minindu Weerakoon, Sangjin Lee, Emily Mitchell, Haynes Heaton

“…This tool not only addresses a critical limitation of current HiFi technology but also opens new possibilities for precise genomic analysis in various research and clinical applications.…”
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THE ROLE OF PEER INFLUENCE IN SPORT SELECTION DECISIONS AMONG STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN by RAPHAEL F. ANI, SHALLOM OZIOMA UKEJE

“…The study concludes that peer influence is a critical determinant in the sport selection process, with implications for fostering inclusive and diverse participation in university sports. …”
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Cilostazol Combats Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Hippocampal Injury in Rats: Role of AKT/GSK3β/CREB Curbing Neuroinflammation by Doaa Abou El-ezz, Waleed Aldahmash, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Sherif M. Afifi, Marawan Abd Elbaset

“…Furthermore, cilostazol therapy lowered hippocampal levels of amyloid beta 1–42 (Aβ1-42) and p-tau protein, both of which are critical pathological indicators of neurodegenerative disorders. …”
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Whither Nordic Public Libraries? Towards a Cross-country Research Initiative on the Histo rical Heritage, Role, Self- perception, and Challenges of Public Libraries in Denmark, Fin... by Leif Kajberg

“…In defining the contents and direction of the research initiative, a public library researchers' seminar was held in Uppsala, Sweden in May 2007. Finally, some critical observations are presented on the way in which current professional po- licy-making, LIS scholarship and theory building as developed in the United Kingdom and North America seems to impact on - and to some extent ignore - developments in public library communities outside the English-speaking countries.…”
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Environmental Factors Associated with Mosquito Vector Larvae in a Malaria-Endemic Area in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand by Tanawat Chaiphongpachara, Prasit Yusuk, Sedthapong Laojun, Chaekki Kunphichayadecha

“…Different species of Anopheles mosquitoes have different epidemiological characteristics, behaviors, and ecological requirements, and so an understanding of their biology and ecology in a particular area is critical for successful disease control. The aim of this study was to determine which environmental factors are associated with Anopheles larvae in a malaria-endemic area in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, which shares a border with Myanmar. …”
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Synergy of governance, finance, and technology for sustainable natural resource management by Md. Mominur Rahman, Md. Emran Hossain

“…Furthermore, good governance plays a critical role in shaping the necessary conditions for sustainable resource utilization. …”
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Infrastructure Projects as a Sustainable Tool for Ukraine's Recovery and Development: A Bibliometric Perspective by Oleksandra Tverezovska, Rasa Subačienė, Larysa Hrytsenko

“…This surge reflects a growing recognition of the critical role infrastructure plays in economic and social development, alongside the escalating concerns surrounding environmental sustainability and climate change. …”
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Analysis of ChatGPT-Generated Codes Across Multiple Programming Languages by Sally Almanasra, Khaled Suwais

“…However, as these models are increasingly adopted in real-world applications, questions surrounding their efficiency and code quality become critical. This research investigates ChatGPT-4o, a state-of-the-art language model, and its ability to generate functional, high-quality code in different programming languages. …”
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Teilhard de Chardin’s Vision of Science, Religion and Planetary Humanity: A Challenge to the Contemporary World by Ursula King

“…This is a decisively critical question, for to evolve further is no longer just an option, but an imperative.What are the spiritual energy resources needed for the further development of the human community, especially the necessary zest for life, the all-transforming power of love and compassion available in order to develop an environmentally and ecologically sound way of life to ensure the wellbeing of all people and the planet? …”
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