Role of community health workers in type 2 diabetes mellitus self-management: A scoping review. by Bonaventure Amandi Egbujie, Peter Arthur Delobelle, Naomi Levitt, Thandi Puoane, David Sanders, Brian van Wyk

“…<h4>Results</h4>1008 studies were identified of which 54 full text articles were selected. Most (53) of the selected studies were in HIC and targeted mostly minority populations in low resource settings. …”
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Effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: an overview of systematic reviews by Daisuke Sasaki, Takashi Kitagawa, Yuichi Isaji, Kunihiro Onishi, Masateru Hayashi, Wataru Okuyama

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the methodological quality of published systematic reviews of exercise therapy in knee osteoarthritis and summarise their reported effectiveness on quality of life, knee joint function, or adverse events.Design Overview of systematic reviews.Data sources PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science and CENTRAL (searched on 14 April 2025), plus grey literature (PROSPERO, Epistemonikos, OpenGrey).Eligibility criteria for selecting studies We included systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials in patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by imaging or clinical criteria and treated conservatively with exercise therapy; we excluded reviews that enrolled patients scheduled for surgery, with acute inflammation or osteoarthritis of other joints (hand, hip, ankle), for which relevant author data could not be obtained after one contact attempt, or that did not report at least one primary outcome (quality of life, knee joint function or adverse events).Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently extracted data on study characteristics, interventions and outcomes, and assessed methodological quality using the AMSTAR 2 (A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews 2) tool. …”
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Role of polysaccharide-based hydrocolloids on the structure and nutritional quality of meat analogues: A new outlook for vegetarian foods by Sanaa Rasul, Afna Thaivalappil Abdul Asiz, Athira Ajith, Muhammad Faiz Bin Muhd Faizal Abdullah Tan, Yunda Maymanah Rahmadewi, Ayman Khaliq, Mohammed Tarique, Oni Yuliarti

“…This can serve as an invaluable resource for researchers to more effectively select appropriate hydrocolloids to incorporate into PBMAs, depending on the desired outcomes. …”
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The ‘crisis’ of fat body in the neoliberal era: the case of obesity in Turkey by Seda Keklik, Neriman Berna Güler

“…Qualitative data, systematically selected from academic and institutional sources, are used to examine the structural roots of obesity in capitalist social relations, focusing on how individuals function as both labour and consumers. …”
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Grown up in the face of values. The subjective dimension of shaping values in human life. by Rafał Bodarski

“…This enormous impact of our activity is analyzed in the article from the point of view of selected theories functioning both in psychology and in pedagogy.…”
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Magistrates’ Travelling Libraries: The Circulation of Normative Knowledge in the Portuguese Empire of the Late 18th Century by Airton Ribeiro da Silva Jr.

“…The present study focuses on the lists of books of eleven magistrates appointed to judicial posts in a range of locations throughout Portuguese America between 1799 and 1807. Censorship sources allow us to identify the books chosen by these itinerant magistrates as being indispensable for the exercise of their judicial function. …”
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Closed-Loop Valorization of Annatto Seed Waste into Biochar: A Sustainable Platform for Phosphorus Adsorption and Safe Nutrient Recycling in Agro-Industries by Diana Guaya, Camilo Piedra, Inmaculada Carmona

“…Valorizing agro-industrial waste into functional materials for environmental remediation and resource recovery is essential for advancing circular economy models. …”
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An evaluation of the Africa-CORDEX regional climate model's performance in simulating air temperatures and precipitation in the Melka-Wakena catchment, southeast Ethiopia by Tadele Sh Gerasu, Tolera Abdissa Feyissa, Beekan Gurmessa Gudeta, Keneni Demissie, Mulatu Tesfahun

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT OF EXPERT COMPETENCY by Olena Lobach, Igor Babych, Elena Persiyanova

“…The following results were obtained: the problem of assessing the quality of experts was considered; based on the authors’ practical experience and analysis of literature sources, the structural diagram of the properties of experts and their assessment was developed; five main groups of existing methods for assessing the quality of experts were analyzed; existing models of an integrated assessment of the competency of experts were reviewed; a two-stage method for the integrated assessment of the competency of experts was developed by integrating the methods of heuristic, test, and statistical assessment; the main groups of users and functional requirements to the information system for assessing the competency of experts were identified; the database and user interface of the information system were developed; the developed information technology of the integrated assessment of the competency of experts was tested on actual data for selecting an expert group to choose the methodology of project management. …”
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Greener solvents in extraction of proteins and peptides by Katarína Maráková

“…The sample pretreatment still represents a fundamental aspect of any analytical workflow, and the implementation of sustainable and efficient extraction of proteins is essential to satisfy the increasing requirements for high-quality extraction of proteins from their natural sources. Proteins, with their unique structural and functional characteristics, are utilized in several industries such as pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, cosmetics, and food. …”
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Development of the information platform of the station ACS through interaction with the rolling stock identification systems, control complexes for sorting automation and satellite... by M. A. Khizhnyak

“…ASUST facilities combine, analyze and optimize all data flow possible for a given control object, making cross-sections and selections that allow station employees to quickly perform their functional duties. …”
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Comparative Genomics of <i>Bifidobacterium animalis</i> subsp. <i>lactis</i> Reveals Strain-Level Hyperdiversity, Carbohydrate Metabolism Adaptations, and CRISPR-Mediated Phage Imm... by Ozge Can, Ismail Gumustop, Ibrahim Genel, Hulya Unver, Enes Dertli, Ibrahim Cagri Kurt, Fatih Ortakci

“…A comparative analysis of spacer sequences revealed distinct strain-specific CRISPR profiles, with certain strains sharing identical spacers that correlate with common phylogenetic clades or similar isolation sources—an indication of exposure to the same phage populations and shared selective pressures. …”
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New Cation Sensors Based on Eugenol-Derived Azo Dyes by José R. A. Coelho, Ana Rita F. Pacheco, Diogo C. Domingues, Ana Rita O. Rodrigues, Akani A. Temitope, Paulo J. G. Coutinho, Maria José G. Fernandes, Elisabete M. S. Castanheira, M. Sameiro T. Gonçalves

“…Eugenol-based azo dyes illustrate how bio-sourced compounds like eugenol can be transformed through synthetic processes into functional and colorful compounds. …”
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Between Astronomy and Revelation: Reassessing the Star of Bethlehem in Matthew 2:1–12 by Sugihyono, Nicolien Meggy Sumakul, Mangiring Sinaga, Natassa Sandriana, Norlina Rambu Jola Kalunga, Mulyani Susana

“…Employing a qualitative, literature-based method, the research critically examines various astronomical hypotheses—including planetary conjunctions, comets, and supernovae—alongside symbolic and theological readings grounded in biblical and patristic sources. The findings demonstrate that naturalistic explanations fail to fully account for the unique characteristics of the star, such as its guided movement, selective visibility, and stationary positioning above a specific location. …”
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The role of radio as the public sphere for public political education in the digital era: Challenges and pitfalls by Anang Sujoko, Dyan Rahmiati, Fathur Rahman

“…Selectively choose the content of the program. Radio’s ability to survive was strongly supported by its ability to utilize of income opportunities and elegantly avoid economic and political pitfalls by empowering the role of the public sphere through massive involvement of external sources. …”
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Measuring enablers and indicators of employee engagement: Internal validity of the Flow@Work engagement survey by Melinde Coetzee, Dieter Veldsman, Ingrid L. Potgieter, Nadia Ferreira

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Benefits of Urban Parks in Different Land Uses by Wei-Ting Chen, Sheng-Jung Ou

“…In previous studies, algorithms were developed to select appropriate locations for parks with distinctive green patches. …”
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Genome‐Wide Association Analyses Identify Hydrogen Peroxide–Responsive Loci in Wheat Diversity by Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Md. Nurealam Siddiqui, Samira Rustamova, Agim Ballvora, Jens Léon, Ali Ahmad Naz

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IT Challenges in Designing and Implementing Online Natural History Collection Systems by Marcin Lawenda, Paweł Wolniewicz

“…Each category discusses several selected topics, highlighting often underestimated essentials for implementing the NHC system. …”
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Health technology assessment (HTA) and performance management (PM): a scoping review on the intersecting realms by Esther Oluwatosin Akinbobola, Francesca De Domenico, Stefania Manetti, Guido Noto

“…In particular, the paper adopted the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) methodology to select and analyse articles. Results The review highlights the dynamic convergence of HTA and PM, emphasizing how combining these frameworks and functions can enhance decision-making in healthcare. …”
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