Securitization of China in the NATO discourse in the late 2010s— early 2020s: Towards a global collective identity by Yu. Yu. Melnikova

“…However, as the author emphasizes, during this period there still have been no attempts to securitize China, and relations between the PRC and NATO were marked by positive dynamics. The shift in the perception of the PRC in the NATO’s official discourse took place in the second half of the 2010s — early 2020s and stemmed from the apparent difficulties in asserting the global identity of the alliance and the growing great-power rivalry in the international arena. …”
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Hypertension Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Middle-Aged Adults in Chongqing, China by Xianglong Xu, Yunshuang Rao, Zumin Shi, Lingli Liu, Cheng Chen, Yong Zhao

“…In multivariable analyses, education level, job conditions, average monthly income, smoking status, sleep quality, perception of relationship with family, childhood breastfeeding history, and body mass index were associated with domains of SF36 among those with hypertension (p<0.05 for all). …”
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STRUCTURAL EVOLUTION OF DEMOGRAPHIC INDICATORS ON DIVORCES IN ROMANIA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BY RESIDENCE, REGIONS, AND SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS by Marius I. STUPARIU, Marcu Simion STAȘAC, Ribana LINC

“…Another important aspect of the research is the evolution of the woman's role in marriage, influenced by increased economic independence and changes in the social perception of marriage. Additionally, regional disparities are discussed, varying depending on cultural traditions, urbanization level, and the economic development of counties, as well as common challenges faced by families in different areas of Romania. …”
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Determinants of Malaria Prevention and Treatment Seeking Behaviours of Pregnant Undergraduates Resident in University Hostels, South-East Nigeria by Anthonia Ukamaka Chinweuba, Noreen Ebelechukwu Agbapuonwu, JaneLovena Enuma Onyiapat, Chidimma Egbichi Israel, Clementine Ifeyinwa Ilo, Joyce Chinenye Arinze

“…Knowledge, academic schedule, cultural influence on perception and decision-making, and accessibility of health facility were key determinants of the women’s preventive and treatment seeking behaviours. …”
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A mixed methods exploratory study assessing youth knowledge, self-efficacy and mental health outcomes in transition to adult healthcare by Jennifer G. Andrews, Rena Shifren, Richard Wahl, Wendy Parent-Johnson, Scott Klewer

“…A directed attempt to create self-efficacy for youth in transition through training in health management, understanding the meaning of transition and promoting a positive perception prior to transition is needed.…”
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A qualitative exploration of the enablers of and barriers to conformance with antibiotic withdrawal periods on smallholding, peri-urban pig farms in Kiambu County, Kenya. by Claire Scott, Nicholas Bor, Kristen K Reyher, Alex J Tasker, Henry Buller, Irene Bueno, Lian F Thomas

“…All farmers participating in the study demonstrated an awareness of the concept of antibiotic withdrawal periods and described intentions to conform, motivated by caring for others, wanting to prevent harm or a perception that regulation around antibiotic withdrawal periods existed for local independent abattoirs. …”
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Integration of Conventional and Virtual Reality Approaches in Augmented Reality for Theory-Based Psychoeducational Intervention Design for Chronic Low Back Pain: Scoping Review by Robin Conen, Steffen Mueller, Ana Nanette Tibubos

“…In comparison, augmented reality (AR) supplements the real world with virtual elements involving one’s own body sensory perception and can combine conventional and VR approaches. …”
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Application of Multidomain Cognitive Training in a Tele-Neurorehabilitation Setting for Treatment of Post-Stroke Cognitive Disorders by Marianna Contrada, Loris Pignolo, Martina Vatrano, Caterina Pucci, Isabel Mantia, Federica Scarfone, Maria Quintieri, Antonio Cerasa, Gennarina Arabia

“…The protocol included the stimulation of specific cognitive functions, such as logical skills, praxis skills, attention, executive functions, memory, space time orientation and perception, and speech therapy. To determine neuropsychological changes, patients were evaluated before the sessions (T0), at the end of the sessions (T1), and after six months (T2). …”
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Exploring Factors Influencing Crash Occurrence Involving Autonomous Vehicle: Random Parameters Model With Heterogeneity in Means and Variances Approach by Haocheng Li, Amjad Pervez, Jaeyoung Jay Lee

“…The findings highlight the need for more targeted goals to improve AV&#x2019;s safety, such as enhancing AV sensor perception capabilities, incorporating scenario-based tests by categorization of crash location, and developing mass education initiatives to facilitate the broader acceptance and understanding of AV technologies.…”
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A conceptual approach to material detection based on damping vibration-force signals via robot by Ahmad Saleh Asheghabadi, Mohammad Keymanesh, Saeed Bahrami Moqadam, Saeed Bahrami Moqadam, Saeed Bahrami Moqadam, Jing Xu

“…IntroductionObject perception, particularly material detection, is predominantly performed through texture recognition, which presents significant limitations. …”
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CAPABILITIES OF APPLYING VISIBLE LIGHT RAYS IN THE SYSTEMS OF HIDDEN INFORMATION TRANSMITTING by I. V. Pyslar, V. V. Brailovsky, M. G. Rozhdestvenska, M. M. Ivanchuk

“…We have investigated perception of the human vision to visual light pulses which have different power and frequency. …”
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The Role of Leaders in Formulation of the Foreign Policy Identity in Egypt by I. E. Ibragimov

“…The article analyzes the main trends in the foreign policy self-perception of Egypt in order to confirm the hypothesis that the foreign policy identity of Egypt had not evolved a discontinuity even in the conditions of dramatic events, whether it is the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Peace treaty with Israel or the events of the Arab Spring.…”
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Microiontophoretic Application of Dynorphin in Dental Pain: Excitatory or Inhibitory Effects by Choi SH, Kim YM, Son JY, Ahn DK

“…Thus, dynorphin exerts diverse effects, highlighting its role in the perception and modulation of dental pain.Keywords: dynorphin, N-methyl-D-aspartate, kappa receptor, dental pulp, analgesics…”
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Resident Doctors' Experiences in Breaking Bad News: The Level of Using Spikes Protocol and Related Factors by Esra Çınar Tanrıverdi, Yasemin Çayır, Banu Çiçek Dilfiruz

“…The questionnaire, consisting of 20 questions on a five-point Likert scale, covered six key areas: environment, perception, invitation, information, affect, and plan-summary. …”
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Odor Identification by Parkinson’s Disease Patients Tested by Using Sniffin’ Sticks versus Natural Spices by Florence Baert, Geertrui Vlaemynck, Jarissa Maselyne, Christophe Matthys

“…Hyposmia is a frequent symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD), which greatly impacts patients’ flavor perception and their quality of life. However, PD patients recognize some odors better than others. …”
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Women are worse off in developing and recovering from temporomandibular disorder symptoms by Anna Lövgren, Simon Vallin, Birgitta Häggman-Henrikson, Flavia P. Kapos, Christopher C. Peck, Corine M. Visscher, Per Liv

“…The finding of a poorer prognosis in women, as well as previously reported potential gender differences in pain perception and reporting, reinforces that gender differences should be accounted for in the treatment planning stage for patients with onset of TMDs.…”
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THE CONCEPT OF THE NATIONAL HERO «QUONAKH» IN PAINTING AND GRAPHICS DURING THE CHECHEN CRISIS (90S OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY) by Zarema R. Khamzatova

“…The most professionally executed and deep in content works of Sultan Abaev, Kharon Isaev, Said Bitziraev, Khasan Sediev, which are characterized not only by a patriotic orientation, but also by a veiled form of perception of the atmosphere of modernity, were selected for the research. …”
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Differentiation of sensory descriptors through co-inoculation of yeast and lactic acid bacteria in wet fermented coffee by Sandy Rodrigues Dias, Nádia Nara Batista, Ana Paula Pereira Bressani, Disney Ribeiro Dias, Rosane Freitas Schwan

“…Benzoic acid methyl salicylate was formed during coffee fermentation, contributing to fruity and caramel perception. P. kluyveri showed the highest concentration of esters after fermentation (9.2 mg.kg−1) and in the roasted beans (6.3 mg.kg−1). …”
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Treating self-harm behaviors in prisons: implementation of the STEPPS program by Rosa Lorente-Català, Irene Jaén, Xavier Buscà-Huertas, Berta Framis, Azucena García-Palacios

“…The intervention was well-received by professionals, and perceived as appropriate and feasible. The perception of feasibility decreased after implementation, likely due to contextual factors such as inmate and organization characteristics. …”
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Is city of residence a factor differentiating sitting time in adolescents? by Roberval Pizano, Christianne de Faria Coelho Ravagnani, Robert Weaver, Maria Sylvia Vitalle

“…Adolescents with very good perception of general fitness had -65.29 minutes of sitting time on weekday and -70.1 minutes of sitting time on weekend. …”
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