DISCOURSE OF TOLERANCE: FRAME ANALYSIS IN BARACK OBAMA’S SPEECHES by Saulet Alpysbayeva, Valeriy Makhpirov

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the meaning of tolerance evoked by frames in particular contexts, to form the principal semantic prototypes within the political text and their structural implementation. The subject of the study was the final address of B. …”
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INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL AID IN POST-CONFLICT RECOVERY: LESSONS FROM GLOBAL PRACTICES FOR DE-OCCUPIED AREAS by Viktoriia Zalizniuk, Anton Plaksun

“…ITA is conceptualized as a strategic resource that encompasses financial, technical, expert, and institutional support from international donors aimed at the implementation of long-term sustainable development programs. The article provides a structural analysis of the forms of international technical assistance, the mechanisms of its provision, and institutional coordination, particularly in the context of cooperation between governments, intergovernmental organizations, financial institutions, and civil society actors. …”
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The Effectiveness of Research and Development in the Field of Transport and Space Systems in Russia: Analysis of Publication Activity by V. P. Zavarukhin, T. I. Сhinaeva, E. Yu. Churilova

“…The aim of the study. Federal target program “Research and development in priority areas of development of the scientific and technological complex of Russia for 2014-2021” defines transport and space systems as a priority area of strategic importance for the country’s economy. …”
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Peculiarities in Changes of Peroxide Haemolysis of Erythrocytes in Patients with Generalized Periodontitis Combined with Iron Deficiency Anemia by Slaba O.

“…Changes of peroxide resistance of erythrocytes as a reflection of the metabolic displacements, relating to the development of inflammation in the periodontal tissues can serve as an informative test for the assessment of the nature of structural and metabolic changes during the development of periodontitis in patients with iron deficiency anemia. …”
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The mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between childhood trauma and the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder by Motahhareh Kargar Shooroki, Azadeh Choobforoushzadeh, Azra Mohammadpanah Ardakan

“…Methods A cross-sectional design employing structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to construct an optimal model for BDD symptoms, where the mediating role of self-compassion was tested in the relationship between childhood trauma and BDD symptoms. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward postoperative rehabilitation among females with rotator cuff injury: a cross-sectional study by Peng Xiao, Guilong Zhang, Wenlong Wu, Yong Huang, Bingjie Guan, Xiaoyu Tang

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, group comparisons via t-tests or ANOVA, Spearman correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the relationships between knowledge, attitudes, and practices. …”
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The Effect of Self Identity on Increasing Iron Tablet Adherence Among High School Adolescent Girls Through Health Belief Model as Mediator Variables by Salim LA, Silitonga HTH, Nurmala I, Muthmainnah M, Devi YP, Salsabila AC, Restuti DY

“…The data for this study was analyzed using structural equation model-partial least square with Smart-Partial Least Squares (PLS) software.Results: Self identity was found to have significant effect on expectation (p-value < 0.001), perceived susceptibility and severity (p-value < 0.001), and problem solving ability (p-value 0.005). …”
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The model of intermediate assessment of future teachers’ professional competencies by I. V. Golovina, Kh.-Akh. S. Khaladov, T. Yu. Medvedeva, G. A. Paputkova, A. V. Milekhin

“…The study presents the main structural and dynamic components of the model for the intermediate assessment of professional competencies of students in pedagogical training programs. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in the Endoscopy Unit of a Tertiary-Care Hospital by Wei L, Niu Q, Ma L, Liu G, Zhang H, Zheng X, Lin Y, Du N, Li L

“…Weak to moderate positive correlations were observed between knowledge, attitudes, and practices (knowledge-attitudes: r = 0.281, P < 0.001; knowledge-practices: r = 0.148, P < 0.001; attitudes-practices: r = 0.370, P < 0.001). According to structural equation modeling, knowledge directly impacted attitude (β = 0.397, P = 0.026), and attitude influenced practice (β = 0.402, P = 0.007). …”
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Genome-Wide Association Study for Belly Traits in Canadian Commercial Crossbred Pigs by Zohre Mozduri, Graham Plastow, Jack Dekkers, Kerry Houlahan, Robert Kemp, Manuel Juárez

“…Additionally, <i>PNKD</i>, <i>VIL1</i>, and <i>PRKAG3</i> (120.74–121.88 Mb on SSC15) were linked to belly firmness, influencing muscle structure and fat composition. Three QTLs for belly side fat were identified on SSC1, SSC2, and SSC3, highlighting genes like <i>SLC22A18</i>, <i>PHLDA2</i>, and <i>OSBPL5</i>, which regulate fat deposition and lipid metabolism. …”
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Improving Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Provision as Part of Routine Gynecologic Care Among Black Cisgender Women (Project PrEP4Her): Protocol for the Implementation of an Intervention by Maira Sohail, Lynn Matthews, Audra Williams, Mirjam-Colette Kempf, Desiree Phillips, Hannah Goymer, Bernadette Johnson, Michael Mugavero, Latesha Elopre

“…MethodsGuided by the information gathered on (1) factors impacting PrEP implementation at gynecology clinics, including key barriers and facilitators to PrEP implementation and potential strategies to address the identified barriers (in-depth interviews with the gynecology care team), (2) structural barriers and provider-level barriers to PrEP implementation (cross-sectional study among gynecologists), and (3) implementation strategies on how to integrate PrEP services into routine gynecology care (in-depth interviews and focus groups with Black cisgender women), a multicomponent implementation strategy, tailored for Black cisgender women, was developed to integrate PrEP in routine women’s health visits (ie, PrEP4Her). …”
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Deep Screening for X Chromosome Parent-of-Origin Effects on Neurobehavioral and Neuroanatomical Phenotypes in 47,XXY Klinefelter Syndrome by Isabella G. Larsen, Rachel Gore Moses, Bryce A. Seifert, Siyuan Liu, Samuel Li, Andrew J. Oler, Elizabeth Levitis, Lukas Schaffer, Rylee Duncan, Colleen Jodarski, Michael Kamen, Jia Yan, François M. Lalonde, Rajarshi Ghosh, Erin Torres, Liv S. Clasen, Jonathan Blumenthal, Morgan Similuk, Armin Raznahan, Magdalena A. Walkiewicz

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Blockchain Technology and Social Policy Transformation: A Critical Examination and Recommendations by Nurten Ebru Özdemir, Gökçe Cerev, Doğa Başar Sarıipek, Salih Tosun

“…The significance of this study lies in its exploration of Blockchain’s decentralised digital structure of the blockchain, which ensures data integrity and is pivotal in establishing fair and transparent social assistance mechanisms. …”
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Nordic physician-staffed prehospital services - organisation and preparedness for major emergency surgical procedures by Peter Galos, Karl Chevalley, Robert Larsen, Göran Sandström, Jyrki Tenhunen

“…Abstract Background Prehospital physician-staffed services in the Nordic countries vary in crew structure, medical specialisation of crew and preparedness for major emergency surgical procedures. …”
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Screening for cognitive symptoms in dialysis patients with an extended version of Kidney Disease Quality of Life Cognitive Function subscale (KDQOL-CF): a validation study by Frederick H. F. Chan, Pearl Sim, Phoebe X. H. Lim, Behram A. Khan, Jason C. J. Choo, Konstadina Griva

“…Statistical analyses were performed to determine the factor structure and psychometric properties of the extended KDQOL-CF. …”
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Assessment of ambulance interventions; proposal of a performance measurement framework for healthcare improvement in EMS response to patient collapse by Kamran Idris, Zainab Mubeen, Zeeshan Noor Shaikh, Aswad Latif, Shaheryar Hasan, Arshia Khan

“…Methods We developed a Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) based on three essential domains– Structure/System, Process, and Outcome. Each domain was further assigned with different KPIs to assess the performance of EMS operations and personnel during patient transfers. …”
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Investigación traslacional en el currículo de medicina: una propuesta de reforma desde la práctica docente. Reflexiones sobre la reforma curricular by Manuel Latorre Quintana, Álvaro Andrés Rivera, Diego Alejandro Vivas

“…This new area in medical curricula is being considered to strengthen the integration of knowledge and allow undergraduates to gain skills and expertise in research, which responds to the growing demand for leaders in clinical trials and other health-focused scientific initiatives.Considering the structure of current medical programs, a cross-cutting inclusion is proposed, shaped by new teaching practices led by educators. …”
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Examining the evolution and impact of OTC vending machines in Global Healthcare Systems by Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Moyad Shahwan, Sahab Alkhoujah, Faris El-Dahiyat, Ammar Ali Saleh Jaber, Sa'ed H. Zyoud

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of rehabilitation management of the caregivers of pediatric patients with hemiplegia by Ya Guo, Xiaoli Li, Gongwei Jia, Jiahong Zhan, Zhongyu He, Guangshen Yuan, Chunyan Liu, Yuanyuan Lai

“…Spearman correlation analysis explored relationships between variables, and structural equation modeling (SEM) examined direct effects. …”
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Synthesis, physical and chemical properties of 2-((4-R-3-(morfolinomethylen)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-yl)thio)acetic acid salts by R. О. Shcherbyna

“…In this study were synthesized 20 new compounds, salts of 2-((4-R-3-(morfolinometylen)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-yl)thio)acetic acid. The structure of the synthesized compounds in all cases was confirmed by modern instrumental methods of analysis (1Н NMR-spectroscopy, chromatography-mass spectrometry and elemental analysis). …”
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