The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: History, Key Achievements and Development Prospects by E. S. Melkumyan

“…Nevertheless, the author stresses that the GCC states managed to prove solidity of their political regimes, and the organization as a whole increased its impact in the region. …”
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Balance Error Scoring System Performance Differences in Figure Skaters Based on Discipline by L. Colby Mangum, Andrew Skibski, Luk Devorski, Lindsay Slater

“…Spinning, jumping, and landing each rely on this skill set to maintain control while skaters manage changing demands for each skating discipline…”
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Species-specific influences of competition and tree size on drought sensitivity and resistance for three planted conifers in northern China by Rui Deng, Jinglei Liao, Tim Rademacher, Zhongqi Xu, Mingchao Du, Jianwei Zheng, Lihua Fu, Xianliang Zhang

“…Droughts have caused tree growth decline and high tree mortality across temperate forests, however, how to manage planted forests to alleviate drought stress is still challenging. …”
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Comparative analyses of the hemostatic efficacy and surgical device performance of powdered oxidized regenerated cellulose and starch-based powder formulations by Marianne Stark, Allen Y. Wang, Brittny Corrigan, Henok G. Woldu, Samar Azizighannad, Gustavo Cipolla, Richard Kocharian, Hector De Leon

“…The current study highlights the relevance of combining high-efficacy powder hemostats with innovative, high-performance applicators to effectively manage bleeding control in surgical settings.…”
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Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of PD‐1/PD‐L1 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer by Qichen Zhang, Xiaojuan Han, Jiayi Liu, Hui Qiao

“…Despite the higher incidence of adverse reactions with PD‐1 inhibitors, they remain a viable option, particularly when PD‐L1 inhibitors are not available, due to their manageable safety profile and effective response.…”
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Evaluation of 3D Models of Archaeological Remains of Almenara Castle Using Two UAVs with Different Navigation Systems by Juan López-Herrera, Serafín López-Cuervo, Enrique Pérez-Martín, Miguel Ángel Maté-González, Consuelo Vara Izquierdo, José Martínez Peñarroya, Tomás R. Herrero-Tejedor

“…We compared the results obtained in similar studies, and thanks to the advances in UAVs and their sensors with better resolution, we managed to reduce the data collection time and obtained 3D models with the same results as those from other types of sensors. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness of a New Outpatient Pulmonology Care Model Based on Physician-to-Physician Electronic Consultation by José Manuel Álvarez-Dobaño, Malena Toubes, José Ángel Novo-Platas, Francisco Reyes-Santías, Gerardo Atienza, Manuel Portela, Carlos Rábade, Tamara Lourido, Ana Casal, Carlota Rodríguez-García, Vanessa Riveiro, Romina Abelleira, Jorge Ricoy, Nuria Rodríguez-Núñez, Carlos Zamarrón, Felipe Calle, Francisco Gude, Luis Valdés

“…Physician-to-physiciane-consultations reduce waiting times, improve access of complex patients to specialty care, and ensure that cases are managed at the appropriate level. E-consultation reduces costs, which benefits both, society and the healthcare system.…”
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The Real-World Clinical Outcomes of Heavily Pretreated HER2+ and HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Trastuzumab Deruxtecan at a Single Centre by Anna-Maria Lazaratos, Matthew Dankner, Aalya Hamouda, Soumaya Labidi, Victor Cohen, Lawrence Panasci, Jennifer E. Friedmann, François Patenaude, Cristiano Ferrario, Mark Basik, April A. N. Rose, Parvaneh Fallah

“…Conclusions: TDXd demonstrates impressive activity with manageable adverse event profiles in this heavily pretreated population that includes patients with active CNS metastases.…”
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Treatment of unstable pelvic fractures with double INFIX by Xu-Song Li, Jun-Le Wu, Liben Huang, Lin Ye, Jie-Feng Huang

“…Conclusion Double INFIX is a minimally invasive treatment technique with adequate clinical efficacy for managing unstable pelvic fractures.…”
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Newborn signal functions in Bangladesh: identification through expert consultation and assessment of readiness among public health facilities—study protocol using Delphi technique... by Afsana Karim, Joby George, Sanjoy Kumer Dey, Mohammod Shahidullah, Shams El Arifeen, Mahbuba Khan, Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman, Goutom Banik, Shema Mhajabin, Tazeen Tahsina, Md. Jahurul Islam, Farid Uddin Ahmed, Mushair Ul Islam, Md Abdul Mannan, Shamina Sharmin, Fida Mehran, Anisuddin Ahmed, Ahmed Al Sabir, Shahin Sultana, Ziaul Ahsan, Sayed Rubayet

“…These NSFs can categorise health facilities and assist policymakers and health managers to appropriately plan and adequately monitor the progress and performance of health facilities delivering newborn healthcare.Methods and analysis We will adopt the Delphi technique of consensus building for identification of NSFs and 1–2 indicator for each function while employing expert consultation from relevant experts in Bangladesh. …”
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Five-year carry-over effects in dune slack vegetation response to hydrology by Lisanne van Willegen, Hilary Wallace, Angela Curreli, Ciara Dwyer, John Ratcliffe, Davey L. Jones, Graham Williams, Martin Hollingham, Laurence Jones

“…These findings provide simpler metrics for site managers to monitor potential hydrology and vegetation responses to climate change.…”
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The Effectiveness of Seaweeds as Biofilter for Reducing Wastewater Nutrient and Preventing Water Pollution from Hybrid Grouper Culture by Ratih Ida Adharini, Murwantoko Murwantoko, Namastra Probosunu, Riza Yuliratno Setiawan, Tony Budi Satriyo

“…Abstract Wastewater generated from hybrid grouper culture needs to be managed to improve water quality before being recirculated, or discharged in the aquatic environment. …”
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The Ability of Combined Flavonol and Trihydroxyorganic Acid to Suppress SARS-CoV-2 Reproduction by Andrey Bogoyavlenskiy, Pavel Alexyuk, Madina Alexyuk, Vladimir Berezin, Irina Zaitseva, Elmira Omirtaeva, Adolat Manakbayeva, Yergali Moldakhanov, Elmira Anarkulova, Anar Imangazy, Kuralay Akanova, Zhumagali Koshemetov, Nurkul Orazymbetova, Bakyt Umuraliyev

“…As the global fight against SARS-CoV-2 continues, plant-based therapies like this complex could complement existing treatments and provide new options for managing and treating the disease.…”
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Interest, uptake, and feasibility trial of a real-life digital health intervention to improve lifestyle in Brazil by Raquel B De Boni, Jurema C Mota, Michael Duncan, Leonardo Linconl, Giovanna Lucieri Alonso Costa, Sofia Pimentel, Kamila P Sales, Fabiana Gaspar, Fernanda Adaes, Felipe B Schuch, Vicent Balanzá-Martinez, Flavio Kapczinski, Renato S Lima

“…Objective Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors is essential for preventing and managing chronic and mental health conditions. This study aims to present a digital health platform accessible via PC or smartphone, VIVA! …”
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Oral Antibacterial Drug Prescribing in Primary Care Out-of-Hours Services: A Scoping Review by Sarah Khalid Al Hussain, Rhian Deslandes, Deborah Edwards, Karen Louise Hodson

“…Key areas identified included common oral antibacterial prescriptions, prescribing trends, presentations and conditions managed in OOH services, factors and predictors associated with prescribing, prescribing appropriateness, the impact of interventions on prescribing, prescribing in the context of COVID-19, patient satisfaction and expectations, and the challenges encountered, such as factors influencing prescribing behaviour and decision making, safety netting, and communication. …”
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Prognostic factors of subacute comprehensive encephalitis: a retrospective study by Hiroshi Kataoka, Hitoki Nanaura, Kazuma Sugie

“…The short-term outcomes in appropriately managed patients are also unknown. Short-term clinical outcomes following onset can provide clinicians with clues regarding the clinical course in the immediate future. …”
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Design and Development of a Delta 3D Printer Using Salvaged E-Waste Materials by Anthony Simons, Kossi L. M. Avegnon, Cyrus Addy

“…It is recommended that salvaged e-waste should be properly managed for easy acquisition.…”
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A longitudinal analysis of physical exercise in shaping language learners’ emotional well-being: a comparative analysis between L1 and L2 students by Huma Akram, Ibrahim Naser Oteir

“…Among various strategies, physical exercise emerges as an effective approach, allowing learners to manage their emotions considerably. Methods Employing a quasi-experimental research design, this study examines the impact of a three-month physical running exercise intervention on emotional regulation behaviors among L1 (Arabic language) and L2 (English as a foreign language learning) students. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of a 6‐Month Placement of a Fully Covered Self‐Expanding Metallic Stent for Refractory Benign Biliary Stricture: A Multicenter Prospective Study by Tomohisa Iwai, Mitsuhiro Kida, Kazuya Sugimori, Hiroaki Shigoka, Takaaki Matsumoto, Masashi Ijima, Haruo Miwa, Kosuke Okuwaki, Masafumi Watanabe, Kai Adachi, Akihiro Tamaki, Taro Hanaoka, Junro Ishizaki, Chika Kusano

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aim Managing benign biliary stricture endoscopically is complicated and challenging. …”
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Waste Identification in Production Process Using Lean Manufacturing: A Case Study by Herninanjati Paramawardhani, Kifayah Amar

“…All manufacturing industries need to perform a continuous efforts to survive in the current competitive and challenging market. In order to manage the critical situation, the stakeholders are trying to implement the most recent and innovative technique to the production system. …”
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