Predictors of Diabetes Self-Management among Type 2 Diabetes Patients by Azylina Gunggu, Chang Ching Thon, Cheah Whye Lian

“…Health care personnel must convince patients with T2DM of the effectiveness of the treatment, empower and enhance their self-efficacy, and enlist the family support so as to ensure patients sustain their DSM efforts.…”
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The Assessment of the Green Development of the Tobacco Industry Using a Multicriteria Method by Giedrė Lapinskiene, Martynas Blazaitis, Dainora Gedvilaite, Neringa Slavinskaite

“…According to the views of experts, the most significant sub-criteria for the green development of the tobacco industry are increasing energy efficiency; safeguarding against hazardous wastewater in the environment; reducing the content of hazardous materials used in products; improving air, land, and water quality where economic activity takes place; sustainable forest management; eco-design, especially for efficient material use, biodegradability, and recyclability; and collaboration with suppliers. …”
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Selection Path for Energy-Efficient Food Waste Management in Urban Areas: Scenario Analysis and Insights from Poland by Anna Rolewicz-Kalińska, Krystyna Lelicińska-Serafin, Piotr Manczarski

“…Food waste can be valorized in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, including as a source of energy. …”
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Brucella osteoarthritis: recent progress and future directions by Jinlei Chen, Jinlei Chen, Jinlei Chen, Jinlei Chen, Jinlei Chen, Feijie Zhi, Feijie Zhi, Feijie Zhi, Guanghai Zhao, Guanghai Zhao, Mengru Su, Mengru Su, Mengru Su, Hao Geng, Hao Geng, Hao Geng, Wei Song, Wei Song, Yuefeng Chu, Yuefeng Chu, Yuefeng Chu, Haihong Zhang, Haihong Zhang

“…Brucella grows and multiplies in intrinsic cells of the skeleton, including osteoblasts, osteocyte and osteoclasts, which results in sustained release of bacteria that leads to exacerbation of the immune response. …”
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Ups and downs of expatriate health sciences students: towards an understanding of experiences, needs, and suggested recommendations in an Emirati university by Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Ramadan Ezat Awad, Huda M. Nassir, Shahd Tarek Mostafa, Batool Ghiath Oujan, Basem Ali Mohamed, Loai A. H. Abumukheimar, Mini Sara Abraham, Nabeel Al-Yateem, Muna Al-tamimi, Richard Mottershead, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Muhammad Arsyad Subu, Mohannad Eid AbuRuz

“…First, expatriate students play a key role in the UAE’s sustainable socio-economic development and diversification. …”
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Fitting the Integrated Model of Location of the Pre-urban Areas with Emphasis on Environmental Balance by Atefeh Moradi, Mariam Daneshvar, Seyed Abdol-Hadi Daneshpour, Hooman Bahmanpour

“…Today, sustainable placement is one of the main approaches of urban planners and regional planners. …”
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The Impact of Design Characteristics on the Psychological Connection Between the Heritage Building and its Occupants by Zahraa Ahmed, Saba Sami Al Ali

“…By paying attention to their occupancy, we keep the present and future generations in touch with what our ancestors achieved, hence sustaining them being part of the living heritage. Restoration and renovation procedures must be carried out to make them capable of meeting contemporary needs, However, it is essential to recognize the architectural characteristics that resonate with long term occupants. …”
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Overfishing and climate change elevate extinction risk of endemic sharks and rays in the southwest Indian Ocean hotspot. by Riley A Pollom, Jessica Cheok, Nathan Pacoureau, Katie S Gledhill, Peter M Kyne, David A Ebert, Rima W Jabado, Katelyn B Herman, Rhett H Bennett, Charlene da Silva, Stela Fernando, Baraka Kuguru, Robin W Leslie, Meaghen E McCord, Melita Samoilys, Henning Winker, Sean T Fennessy, Caroline M Pollock, Cassandra L Rigby, Nicholas K Dulvy

“…To avoid extinction and ensure robust populations of the region's endemic sharks and rays and maintain ecosystem functionality, there is an urgent need for the strict protection of Critically Endangered and Endangered species and sustainable management of Vulnerable, Near Threatened, and Least Concern species, underpinned by species-level data collection and reduction of incidental catch.…”
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The Al Umanaa Foundation's Literacy Strategies at SMP and SMA Al Umanaa Boarding School, Sukabumi by Supriatnoko, Hastuti Redyanita, Ida Bagus Putu Suamba

“…Despite encountering financial constraints and limited government support, the foundation has successfully utilized community collaborations and innovative funding strategies to sustain its literacy programs. The research concludes that a comprehensive and collaborative approach, integrating physical, social, and academic environments, is essential for cultivating a robust literacy culture. …”
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ABIOTIC STRESS RESPONSE-ASSOCIATED PROTEINS IN A SALT TOLERANT STRAIN OF THE CYANOBACTERIUM FREMYELLA DIPLOSIPHON: A POTENTIAL BIOFUEL AGENT by Behnam TABATABAI, Viji SITTHER

“… Cyanobacteria have gained great significance as a clean green alternative to fossil fuels as they are renewable and sustainable. Fremyella diplosiphon is a potential biofuel-producing cyanobacterium that efficiently captures light energy for photosynthesis. …”
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Drought characteristics and propagation under anthropogenic impacts: A regional-scale modelling analysis in four Large Basins of China by Haoran Hao, Ningpeng Dong, Mingxiang Yang, Xin Huang, Hejia Wang, Hao Wang

“…Study focus: Understanding the drought evolution under changing environment is crucial to sustainable water management, especially for China where there are increasing anthropogenic activities. …”
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Pegilated interferon α2а in treatment of chronic hepatitis C by P. O. Bogomolov, S. V. Koblov, A. O. Buyeverov, M. V. Matsiyevich, O. S. Kuzmina, N. A. Barsukova, N. V. Dubinina

“…In 227 of patients the 1-st HCV genotype was revealed, 2nd genotype – in 24, 3rd genotype – in 41cases.Results. Sustained virologic response (SVR) after the termination of antiviral therapy was achieved in 70,1% of patients. …”
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Rare Presentation of Left Lower Lobe Pulmonary Artery Dissection by René Hako, Ján Fedačko, Štefan Tóth, Radoslav Morochovič, Pavol Kristian, Tímea Pekárová, Petri Tuomainen, Daniel Pella

“…CT imaging of the chest is a key diagnostic tool that is able to detect an intimal flap and a false lumen within the pulmonary arterial tree and is preferred in differential diagnosis of rare complications of sustained pulmonary arterial hypertension.…”
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Valuation of Urban Parks Under the Three-Level Park System in Shenzhen: A Hedonic Analysis by Xun Li, Qingyu He, Wenwen Huang, Siu-Tai Tsim, Jian-Wen Qiu

“…The results drawn from distinctive park types are expected to give insights to urban planners in formulating strategies for ecological civilization construction, with an emphasis on prioritizing visible and accessible greenspaces to cater to citizens’ preferences and foster sustainable urban growth.…”
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Cardiovascular Reactivity: its Association with Physical Activity, and Some Hemodynamic and Anthropometric Variables by Milagros Lisset León Regal, Rosmari Álvarez Hernández, Mikhail Benet Rodríguez, Cynthia Olivia Morales Pérez, Rachel Yanes Seijo, José Omar de Armas García

“…The variables were considered: sex, skin colour, age, height, weight, index of body mass, abdominal waist, blood pressures: systolic, diastolic, average and differential (basal and sustained weight test) and physical activity. Pearson Chi- square test was calculated and t was applied for comparison of average independent samples with a significance level of p = 0,05. …”
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Characterizations of synthesized laser scribed graphene/molybdenum disulfide (LSG/MoS2) hybrids for supercapacitor performance by Mugashini Vasudevan, Aiswarya Kanesan, Sathaniswarman Remesh, Veeradasan Perumal, Pandian Raja, Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim, Saravanan Karuppanan, Subash Gopinath, Mark Ovinis

“…The purpose of this research is to develop a sustainable and organic energy storage system from oil palm lignin waste-derived Laser Scribed Graphene embedded with molybdenum disulfide (LSG/MoS2). …”
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Giant Power Output from Ionic/electronic Hybrid Nanocomposite Thermoelectric Converter Under Constant Temperature Gradient by Siqi Liu, Mingxia Zhang, Junhua Kong, Hui Li, Chaobin He

“…Abstract Thermoelectric (TE) materials that directly convert heat to electricity are of great significance for sustainable development. However, TE generators (TEGs) made from electronic TE materials suffer from low Seebeck coefficient (10−2–100 mV K−1). …”
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Effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soil by Phakeenuya Vanarat, Jose Diana, Kunmanee Punyanuch, Sanyapeung Marsuton, Pongprayoon Wasinee, Katam Keerthi, Sriariyanun Malinee

“…The study underscores the importance of selecting appropriate silica fertilizers for sustainable rice cultivation and soil management practices.…”
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Navigating the energy crisis: automakers’ coopetition strategies under dual credit policy by Yuan Kaifu, Wang Chuanji, Xiao Fang

“…To tackle the energy and climate crises and achieve sustainable development, China has designated the development of new energy vehicles (NEVs) as a national strategy. …”
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Anomaly Usage Behavior Detection Based on Multi-Source Water and Electricity Consumption Information by Wenqing Zhou, Chaoqiang Chen, Qin Yan, Bin Li, Kang Liu, Yingjun Zheng, Hongming Yang, Hui Xiao, Sheng Su

“…The construction of smart cities contributes to promoting residents’ life convenience and sustainable energy development. Despite these advancements, the challenge of fully analyzing and understanding residents’ energy usage behaviors leads to inefficient energy use and potential economic losses. …”
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