SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE KURDES IN SYRIA: ORIGINS, FORMS AND INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTS by M. Dyurre

“…However, disagreements prevented this, as well as certain pressure from Western countries, which pushed the Syrian Kurds to support the moderate opposition. The power vacuum in the north of Syria was able to fill the center-left party “Democratic Union”. …”
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Temperature-Responsive Gelation of Type I Collagen Solutions Involving Fibril Formation and Genipin Crosslinking as a Potential Injectable Hydrogel by Shunji Yunoki, Yoshimi Ohyabu, Hirosuke Hatayama

“…Gelation occurred in the PSC/genipin solutions at genipin concentrations 0–2 mM under moderate change in temperature from 25 to 37°C. The PSC/genipin solutions exhibited fluidity at room temperature for at least 30 min, whereas the ASC/genipin solutions rapidly reached gel points. …”
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The Complexity and Simulation of Revenue Sharing Negotiation Based on Construction Stakeholders by Qingfeng Meng, Jingxian Chen, Kun Qian

“…If contractors’ sympathy preference is maintained within a moderate range, it will achieve a higher success rate of negotiations in the negotiation process; the success rate of negotiation is affected largely by the agents’ sympathy preference, though it is also influenced by the jealousy preference, but it is not very sensitive.…”
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Suspected Spontaneous Aqueous Humor Misdirection Syndrome in a Boston Terrier by Ashley E. Zibura, Michael G. Davidson, Hans D. Westermeyer

“…Initial ophthalmic examination revealed moderate ocular hypertension, a diffusely and markedly shallow anterior chamber with anteriorly displaced iris and lens, vitreal prolapse, and a normal iridocorneal angle (ICA) morphology. …”
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Burden of Hypertension in the Capital of Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kabul City, 2015 by Khwaja Mir Islam Saeed

“…In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, age, general obesity, central obesity, smoking, moderate physical activity, and taking fruits 3 days or less weekly were statistically significant predictors of hypertension. …”
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Managing Major Life Changes: An Exploratory Study Using the Bridges Transitions Framework to Help Foster Youth Prepare for Discharge by Ande A. Nesmith

“…Results: The participants reported moderate to high levels of social support, which is often limited or absent among foster care leavers. …”
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Clinical Performance of the Spot Vision Photo Screener before and after Induction of Cycloplegia in Children by Konuralp Yakar

“…The Spot Screener afforded moderate sensitivity and high specificity prior to cycloplegia. …”
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Weather Monitoring and Classification Tools Using Fuzzy Logic Method Based on Internet of Things for Agriculture by Muhammad Alfazri Avindra, Ahmad Taqwa, Suroso

“…The system integrates sensors for temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and rainfall, processing the data through Fuzzy Logic to classify weather into sunny, cloudy, light rain, moderate rain, and heavy rain. The results are accessible in real-time via an LCD screen and the Blynk application. …”
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Successful Use of Dupilumab in the Treatment of Acquired Perforating Dermatosis Associated with Atopic Dermatitis by Niccolò Gori, Eleonora De Luca, Andrea Chiricozzi, Stefania Sfregola, Alessandro Di Stefani, Ketty Peris

“…Chronic pruritus in atopic dermatitis is known to be driven by type 2 cytokines, including IL-4 and IL-13, and dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody inhibiting IL-4 and IL-13 signalling, has been shown to be effective in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis as well as other type 2-driven pruritic dermatological conditions. …”
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Gambaran Stres Pengasuhan Pada Orangtua Dengan Anak Usia Sekolah di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 by Muhamad Yunus, Sri Wahyuni, Oswati Hasanah

“…Parenting stress at a moderate level was experienced by 34 people (34.7%), and a high level of parenting stress was shared by one person (1.0%). …”
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Regeneration of Mature Norway Spruce Stands: Early Effects of Selective Cutting and Clear Cutting on Seepage Water Quality and Soil Fertility by Wendelin Weis, Christian Huber, Axel Gattlein

“…Nitrate concentrations in the seepage water are hardly affected by moderate thinning; however, on clear-cuts, the nitrate concentration increases significantly, and base cations are lost from the upper mineral soil. …”
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Synthesis, antimycobacterial and antifungal evaluation of new 4-(furan-2-ylmethyl)-6-methylpyridazin-3(2H)-ones by Karayavuz Burcu, Vagolu Siva Krishna, Kart Didem, Tønjum Tone, Unsal-Tan Oya

“…Amongst the compounds tested, 5e, 5g, 5i and 6e exhibited highest activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, while 5h, 6d and 6f showed moderate in vitro antifungal activities against Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis.…”
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Physical Activity during Pregnancy: Impact of Applying Different Physical Activity Guidelines by Katie M. Smith, Christina G. Campbell

“…All women achieved the 500 MET-minute guideline and nearly all women accumulated ≥150 minutes of weekly moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at both time points. …”
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Multidimensional evaluation of nutritional security policies in the Republic of Moldova: gaps, progress, and alignment with international standards by Rodica Siminiuc, Dinu Țurcanu, Sergiu Siminiuc

“…Educational and strategic policies show moderate progress, yet labeling, monitoring, and fiscal policies are underdeveloped, limiting their impact on public health.DiscussionThe results emphasize the need for a more coordinated, multi-sectoral approach, incorporating targeted fiscal incentives, systematic monitoring frameworks, and comprehensive educational reforms.…”
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Effects of Dental Rehabilitation under General Anesthesia on Children’s Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Using Proxy Short Versions of OHRQoL Instruments by Ziad D. Baghdadi

“…Large decreases in posttreatment scores were observed along with moderate to large effect sizes. Conclusions. Dental treatment under GA is associated with considerable improvement in OHRQoL of children and their families, as demonstrated by short form versions of the P-CPQ and FIS completed by the children’s parents.…”
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Modeling and Parameter Analysis of the OC3-Hywind Floating Wind Turbine with a Tuned Mass Damper in Nacelle by Yulin Si, Hamid Reza Karimi, Huijun Gao

“…In contrast, the design with large spring and damping constants will produce moderate load reduction in all working conditions.…”
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RUSSIA AND THE WEST: A ROADMAP TO COOPERATION THROUGH FOREIGN POLICY LINKAGE OF MIDDLE EAST AND EASTERN EUROPE by L. D. Owen

“…The second major shift occurs in the Saudi Arabia where a more moderate leadership has come to power. The author proposes the diplomatic framework for improving relations 5+1 format that includes the USA, major European states and Russia. …”
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Flipping the Classroom: The Indonesian Evidence-Based Analysis of Flipped Learning Impact on English Language Learners' Engagement and Academic Performance by Rizky Eka Prasetya

“…The empirical studies revealed that flipped learning significantly positively impacts student engagement compared to traditional teaching methods, with a moderate effect size (d=0.56). Similarly, the analysis of exam scores indicated that students in the flipped learning group outperformed their peers in the traditional teaching group, with a small to medium effect size (d=0.35). …”
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Laryngomalacia: Disease Presentation, Spectrum, and Management by April M. Landry, Dana M. Thompson

“…Most with laryngomalacia will have mild-to-moderate symptoms and not require surgical intervention. …”
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Enhancing individuals’ engagement in marine recreational sport activities: from an institutional perspective by Minghuan Shou, Jiawei Xu

“…Moreover, age was found to moderate these effects, with a positive influence on the relationship between the regulatory-normative environment and product certainty, while only affecting the relationship between the cognitive institutional environment and product fit certainty.…”
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