Seeking to Be Heard: Reflections on the Value of a Partnership Approach to Involving Victims in the Development of Domestic Abuse Policy and Practice by Laura Hammond, Silvia Fraga Dominguez, Jenny Richards

“…It is hoped that this paper will contribute to ongoing discussions regarding the ways in which different agencies and stakeholders can work together more effectively and how we can create methods and spaces to support meaningful interaction, collaboration, and co-production with victims.…”
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Determine the psychometric properties by Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) among military forces by J anisi, SH babaei, M barani, H mohammadlo, F ebrahimi

“…This study was conducted among the staff of a military unit to determine psychometric properties by Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R). Materials and methods: The present study is a descriptive-correlative research. …”
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Heterologous demineralised bone matrix is efficient for the repair of critical-sized rat calvarial defects by A. V. Veremeev, R. N. Bolgarin, V. G. Nesterenko, A. A. Andreev-Andrievskiy

“…To evaluate the efficacy of heterologous demineralised bone matrix (DBM) for the replacement of bone defects using a critical-sized rat calvarial defect model. Materials and Methods. For the experiments, we used 48 Sprague-Dawley rats (4.5 to 6 months of age). …”
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Consensus-Based Distributive Cooperative Spectrum Sensing for Mobile Ad Hoc Cognitive Radio Networks by Anam Raza, Waleed Ejaz, Syed Sohail Ahmed, Hyung Seok Kim

“…Spectrum sensing is the crucial step as it is not only responsible for fast and reliable detection of primary users (PU) but also evades disturbance to their transmission. Different methods of enhancements in local sensing scheme have been proposed in the literature. …”
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Cardioprotective effects of compound ALM-802 on subendocardial ischemia models by I. B. Tsorin, V. V. Barchukov, M. B. Vititnova, A. M. Likhosherstov, G. V. Mokrov, S. A. Kryzhanovskii

“…N1-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzyl)-N2-{2-[(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzyl)amino]ethyl}-1,2-ethanediamine (ALM-802 compounds) cardioprotective effect has been studied in rat models of subendocardial ischemia caused by isoproterenol and dobutamine. Material and methods. Acute subendocardial myocardial ischemia in anesthetized rats (urethane 1300 mg/kg, i.p.) was caused by infusion of isoproterenol (20 µg/kg/min i.v.) or dobutamine (80 µg/kg/min i.v.). …”
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Management of Nasoalveolar Cyst by Transnasal Endoscopic Marsupialization by Mohnish Grover, Siddharth Nirwan, Rahul Nahar, Samanvaya Soni

“…Traditionally, the approach of choice was intraoral sublabial marsupialization, however the trend is shifting to lesser invasive and scarless transnasal endoscopic marsupialization. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective observational study comprising of 16 patients who underwent microdebrider assisted endoscopic transnasal marsupialization of nasoalveolar cyst. …”
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Impact of Violence against Women on Sexual and Reproductive Health: Research Protocol and Results from a Pilot Study by Loreto Mendoza-Huertas, Nicolas Mendoza

“…The main objective of this study is to evaluate the hormonal repercussions of VAW and, secondly, to analyse the cardio-metabolic, bone, cognitive, psychological, and psychosexual consequences of hypoestrogenism secondary to VAW. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study will be conducted on women of any age who have suffered VAW at some point in their lifespan, whether psychological, sexual, or physical. …”
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Plastic Litter Detection in the Environment Using Hyperspectral Aerial Remote Sensing and Machine Learning by Marco Balsi, Monica Moroni, Soufyane Bouchelaghem

“…Plastic waste has become a critical environmental issue, necessitating effective methods for detection and monitoring. This article presents a machine-learning-based methodology and embedded solution to detect plastic waste in the environment using an airborne hyperspectral sensor operating in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) band. …”
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Abdominal Hollowing vs. Abdominal Bracing: A Scoping Review of Clinical Trials on Effectiveness for Trunk Stability and Rehabilitation by Iva Golob, Manca Opara Zupančič, Žiga Kozinc

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This scoping review explores the effectiveness of abdominal hollowing (AH) and abdominal bracing (AB) techniques in enhancing trunk stability and facilitating rehabilitation, particularly for individuals with lower back pain (LBP). <b>Methods:</b> The review synthesizes findings from 22 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed these techniques’ impacts on muscle activation, pain reduction, and functional outcomes. …”
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A preliminary analysis of possibilities of compensating faults of laser and ultrasonic technologies in surgery by Tadeusz Gudra, Sylwia Muc

“…Therefore what happens very often during a medical procedure is the simultaneous use of these two methods from separate standard devices. Having proved the possibility of acoustic wave propagation through optical fibers, the combination of laser light and ultrasounds in one device seems more effective. …”
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Nutrire il pianeta, alimentare la speranza by Franco Anelli

“…It is necessary, however, to identify new and more structured approaches, alongside the traditional methods. The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is operating in various nations of the world with international solidarity projects and experience confirms that it is unthinkable to act in isolation in providing responses to each situation of need. …”
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Macular form of post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis: Clinical features, diagnosis, and significance in the Kala-Azar Elimination Programme by V. Ramesh, Nilay Kanti Das

“…Treatment is the same as recommended for PKDL but since the hypopigmentation takes longer to repigment, better methods of test of cure like qPCR are required. Training modules for health workers doing epidemiological work must consider this presentation more seriously, increase awareness, and discuss other confounding dermatoses like pityriasis versicolor and vitiligo.…”
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TUAN GURU HAJI MUHAMMAD NAJMUDDIN MAKMUN: KONTRIBUSI DAN PEMIKIRANNYA DALAM PENDIDIKAN DI LOMBOK TENGAH 1943-1970 M by Basarudin, Suparman Jayadi

“…This research uses historical research methods which have four stages, namely, heuristics, criticism, interpretation and historiography. …”
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Inclusive audiovisual educational tools: design and application by Angela Cristina Yánez Corrales, Verónica Elizabeth Espinosa Echeverria, Daniela Cárdenas Pérez

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> design accessible videos for students, including those with special educational needs, as well as evaluate their applicability.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> videos and their application were designed based on the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge theoretical model: curricular knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and technological knowledge, with emphasis on adaptation to special educational needs to facilitate learning. …”
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Basal medium eagle solution may improve the post-thaw parameters of kangal dog semen by Sukru Gungor, Mustafa Numan Bucak

“…<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Ejaculates were collected by digital manipulation twice a week. …”
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Concerning the Issue of Obligatory State Regulation of Electric Power Complex by D. A. Vasilev, L. N. Orlova

“…The research is based on academic and specific methods of studying objective reality. During the research the authors used information of the Federal Antitrust Service, the Federal Service of State Statistics, materials of global independent analytical agencies and informational portals. …”
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The Effect of Methyltestosterone Hormone Immersion on Male Formation in Gourami Larvae (Osphronemus goramy Lacepè¨de, 1801) by Tatang Tatang, Maheno Sriwidodo, Harsuko Riniwati

“…It because there is no data on the exact age of larvae to produce maximum male mono-sexual juveniles, so it is necessary to do research on the effect of methyltestosterone hormone on the age of gourami larvae on the success of male mono-sexual formation and get the right larval period to obtain maximum survival gourami. The methods of this research were conducted using a completely randomized design with four treatments of the age of gourami larvae aged ten days, 15 days, 20 days, and 25 days. …”
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Effect of Bisoctrizole on Ultraviolet (UV) Absorption Properties of Silicone and Effect on Surface Roughness - An In Vitro Study by Widyan Abbas Ahmed, Bayan Saleem Khalaf

“…Also, the bisoctrizole effect on the surface roughness of silicone was evaluated. Methods There were 60 prepared specimens of room temperature-vulcanising maxillofacial silicone equally divided into two groups according to the conducted tests: ultraviolet absorption test and the surface roughness test. …”
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The Functional State of Intestinal Microcirculation in Diffuse Peritonitis by A. A. Kosovskikh, S. L. Kan, Yu. A. Churlyaev, O. S. Zoloyeva, A. A. Baranov, O. O. Kruglyakov

“…Objective: to evaluate the functional state of intestinal microcirculation in diffuse peritonitis caused by hollow organ perforation and to determine its possible relationship to skin microcirculation. Subjects and methods. Seventeen patients with diffuse peritonitis resulting from hollow organ perforation were examined. …”
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Focus in bilingual Spanish by Bradley Hoot

“…I conclude that (a) the bulk of the evidence suggests information focus in Spanish does not in fact present special difficulty for bilinguals, regardless of speaker background or methods; (b) the evidence is more mixed for contrastive focus, although many studies find it can be acquired; and (c) where differences are found, prosody may be the area most vulnerable to cross-linguistic influence. …”
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