The diagnostic performance evaluation of the SD BIOLINE HIV/syphilis Duo rapid test in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Techalew Shimelis, Endale Tadesse

“…The κ values were 0.99 for HIV testing and 0.94 for syphilis testing.Conclusions The excellent performance of the SD BIOLINE HIV/syphilis Duo test to detect HIV as well as syphilis facilitates the integration of syphilis testing and treatment to the already established HIV prevention programme, ultimately contributing to the dual HIV and syphilis elimination goal.…”
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The importance of fungi and of mycology for a global development of the bioeconomy by L. Lange, L. Bech, P.K. Busk, M.N. Grell, Y. Huang, M. Lange, T. Linde, B. Pilgaard, D. Roth, X. Tong

“…The vision of the European common research programme for 2014–2020, called Horizon 2020, is to create a smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive society. …”
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Introducing Single Dose Liposomal Amphotericin B for the Treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Rural Bangladesh: Feasibility and Acceptance to Patients and Health Staff by Eva-Maria Maintz, Mahbub Hassan, M. Mamun Huda, Debashis Ghosh, Md. Shakhawat Hossain, Abdul Alim, Axel Kroeger, Byron Arana, Dinesh Mondal

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Relationship between landscape and river ecosystem services by M. Dede, S. Sunardi, K.C. Lam, S. Withaningsih

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L’École de journalisme d’Alger (1964-1990) : les défis d’une formation professionnelle by Chloé Nejma Rondeleux

“…The study of the composition and curriculum of the first course emphasises the choices made in the university programme, and outlines the tendencies of a training already geared more towards the acquisition of general knowledge than an apprenticeship in a trade.Then, in examining the various reforms, introduced at the level of both the university system and the École de journalisme, the article recounts the process of the Arabisation of the sector and its effects. …”
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Effect of Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i>) Plantation Types on the Distribution of Anuran Communities in Ore, Ondo State, Nigeria by AB Onadeko

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Application of 2D and 3D Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) in Predicting Soil Erodibility in Oredide Village, Auchi in Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Southern Nigeria by D.A. Babaiwa, M.O. Ikponmwen

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Application of 2D and 3D Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) in Predicting Soil Erodibility in Oredide Village, Auchi in Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Southern Nigeria by D.A. Babaiwa, M.O. Ikponmwen

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Finland’s Policy towards the Russian Federation under M. Ahtisaari (1994–2000): A Cognitive Approach by D. G. Romanov

“…In that regard special attention was paid to the Northern Dimension programme. It was considered as a primary means of the EU-Russia rapprochement aimed at enhancing political dialogue and increasing economic cooperation between them, as well as at promoting reforms in the post-Soviet Russia.…”
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Effect of Vitamin C, Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), and Pentoxifylline on the Sperm Parameters, Cryosurvival Rate, and MDA Concentration after Thawing in Cryopreservation by Luthfiana Hardianingtyas, Silvia W Lestari, Gita Pratama, Kusmardi Kusmardi

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Synthèse des initiatives de recherche et de conservation des chimpanzés (Pan troglodytes verus) au Sénégal by Djibril Diouck

“…Actuellement, de nombreux programmes de recherche et de conservation sont en cours dans le PNNK et sa périphérie en vue du renforcement des connaissances et de la conservation des chimpanzés du Sénégal (rencontre de Kédougou sur la conservation des chimpanzés au Sénégal, le 05 juin 2013).…”
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Area Studies at the Modern University: Experience in Studying International Communication Strategies by O. A. Nesterova, O. L. Solodkova

“…In this paper, we show the importance of including the large corpus of scholarly, popular and media texts describing the experience of 20th-century Russian and Soviet Indologists in bachelor’s Asian studies programmes. We explain the significance of the practical work of Soviet Asian scholars on developing and implementing international communication strategies and practices and show that this work is topical and relevant for modern tertiary education. …”
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Activities of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Ukrainian SSR Pavlo Yakovlevych Meshyk (1953) by V. A. Grechenko

“…He was awarded the Order of Lenin (1949) for his active participation in the implementation of the nuclear programme, and later even received the Stalin Prize in Science and Technology (1951). …”
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Prevalence of anabolic steroid users seeking support from physicians: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Andreas Kimergård, Paolo Deluca, Julio Mario Xerfan Amaral

“…Higher prevalence rates were observed in studies from Australia (67.27%; 95% CI 42.29% to 87.25%) and among clients of the needle and syringe exchange programme (54.13%; 95% CI 36.41% to 71.84%). The lowest prevalence was observed among adolescent AAS users (17.27%; 95% CI 4.80% to 29.74%).Conclusion Our findings suggest that about one-third of AAS users seek support from physicians, with remarkable differences between locations and subpopulations of AAS users. …”
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Arriver à bon port : les canaux en contexte portuaire à l’époque romaine by Pauline Peter

“…Currently, there is a growing interest in channels, and more particularly harbour channels, some of which –mainly concentrated around the Mediterranean Sea– are the subject of extensive research programmes. Excavations, coring or geophysical surveys provide information about the structure of the channels, the type of construction, and also about their environment. …”
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Features of the formation of an effective mechanism of public administration of health care institutions in the context of medical care for military personnel by N. V. Humenna, N. M. Kalyniuk

“…It is necessary to develop effective mechanisms to ensure the efficient use of available resources, improve the system of monitoring and control over the implementation of benefits, and take into account the individual needs of veterans in the development and implementation of social programmes. It is concluded that the real implementation of the social rights and freedoms of servicemen and women contributes to maintaining and enhancing their combat readiness and combat capability. …”
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Hysterosalpingography Findings and Jimah Ratio of the Uterine Cavity in Women with Infertility in Central Region, Ghana by Bashiru Babatunde Jimah, Philip Gorleku, Anthony Baffour Appiah

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Promoting Internal Armed Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding: The Case of the U.S.-Colombia Relations (Part II) by A. A. Manukhin

“…The paper thoroughly examines the negotiations process, identifies the key disputed issues and the measures outlined for their resolution, including mechanisms of transitional justice, agrarian reform, programmes for demobilization and reintegration of the former combatants. …”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on oral health among secondary-level students: a cross-sectional study in Kathmandu, Nepal by Nishika Aryal, Anuja Rajbhandari

“…Overall, regardless of adequate knowledge and attitudes, adolescents showcased unsatisfactory OH practices.Conclusions This study emphasises the significance of improving real-life OH habits and bridging the gap with targeted interventions like educational programmes, counselling and parental involvement. These efforts are crucial for turning knowledge and positive attitudes into consistent and effective oral care practices.…”
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Remodeling the light-adapted electroretinogram using a bayesian statistical approach by Marek Brabec, Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos, Lynne Loh, Irene O. Lee, Mikhail Kulyabin, Aleksei Zhdanov, Hugo Posada-Quintero, Dorothy A. Thompson, Paul A. Constable

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