A multi-dimensional approach to improve validation practices for qualitative models of marine social-ecological systems by Bruno Oliveira, Nuno V. Álvaro, Furqan Asif, Andrea Z. Botelho, João Canning-Clode, Daniela Casimiro, Candelaria Cecilia-Ruano, Catherine Chambers, Ana C. Costa, Ana Dinis, Jesús P. García, Ricardo Haroun, Unn Laksá, Gustavo M. Martins, Alexander H. McGrath, Caterina Mintrone, Mirjam Carlsdóttir Olsen, Manuela I. Parente, Paola Parretti, Sarai Pouso, Chiara Ravaglioli, Maria A.M. Ventura, Talea Weissang, Sandra Rybicki, Pamela J. Woods, Anna H. Olafsdottir, Angel Borja

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Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Military Suicide Attitude Questionnaire (MSAQ) among conscripts of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces deployed in Shir... by Sajjad Ghaedian, Hassan Shahmiri, Arsia Taghva, Haleh Shahed-Hagh Ghadam, Shayan Kashefinejad, Zahra Sadat Asadi, Naser Goudarzi, Vahid Donyavi, Melika Salmani, Amir Mohsen Rahnejat

“…Exploratory factor analysis was employed to identify the MSAQ's factor structure. Results: Analysis revealed that the MSAQ showed convergent validity with the SOSS and divergent validity with the BSSI. …”
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Influence of orthodontic brackets design and surface properties on the cariogenic Streptococcus mutans adhesion by Raphaella Barcellos Fernandes, Ana Bárbara Polo, Vinicius Novaes Rocha, Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral, Ana Carolina Morais Apolônio, Marcio José da Silva Campos

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Facing your fears in schools: using the ADIS/ASA to characterize anxiety and intervention outcomes in students with autism or suspected autism by Judy Reaven, Judy Reaven, Kelly T. Cosgrove, Kelly T. Cosgrove, Ainsley Losh, Ainsley Losh, Sarah Nickles, Sarah Nickles, Connor M. Kerns, Katherine Pickard, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, Lisa Hayutin, Lisa Hayutin, Allison T. Meyer, Allison T. Meyer, Caitlin Middleton, Caitlin Middleton, Nuri M. Reyes, Nuri M. Reyes, Richard E. Boles, Richard E. Boles

“…The Anxiety and Related Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-5 with Autism Spectrum Addendum is a semi-structured interview that captures both DSM-5 and distinct presentations of anxiety. …”
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Time Course of Morphological Changes in Red Blood Cells and Banked Whole Blood Biochemical Parameters in Different Storage Periods by V. V. Moroz, A. M. Golubev, E. K. Kozlova, A. V. Afanasyev, O. E. Gudkova, I. S. Novoderzhkina, Yu. V. Marchenkov, A. N. Kuzovlev, Yu. V. Zarzhetsky, A. I. Kostin, D. P. Volkov, V. N. Yakovlev

“…Objective: to reveal the patterns of blood biochemical changes, a trend in poikylocytosis, and impairment in the ultra-structure of red blood cells of the whole blood stored in citrate-phosphate-dextrose-adenine-1 during long-term storage. …”
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Improving the efficiency of the medicine provision system for patients with malignant neoplasms by Yu. A. Agafonova, D. V. Fedyaev, A. V. Snegovoy, V. V. Omelyanovskiy

“…We analyzed the regulatory legal documents regulating drug care and drug provision in the Russian Federation, data from depersonalized (anonymized) registers of the structure of hospitalizations in a day hospital for 2021. …”
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Diagnosis of vertebral mineral metabolism disorders in patients with drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis using computed tomography data by М.І. Lynnyk, V.І. Іgnatieva, G.L. Gumeniuk, V.А. Svyatnenko, N.M. Bobok

“…Densitometry was carried out using the K-Pacs program. The results were compared with the results of diagnosing osteoporosis based on the standardized 3D QCT program. 38 patients with drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis were analyzed in the dynamics of CT of the chest organs, in which monitoring of the structure (Th12, L1-L2) of the ridges was carried out for the lowest values of densitometric indicators (average, minimum and maximum bone mineral density) on axial CT sections. …”
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Role of the Educational Manager in High Schools in Cluj-Napoca as Centres of Excellence in the Local Community by Remus VĂIDĂHĂZAN, Iulia JULEAN, Velu-Sebastian BARTHA, Ancuța NUȚ

“…The data collection method chosen was structured interviews conducted based on a personal data processing agreement. …”
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Electromagnetic textile absorber applied to 4G and 5G bands by Paulo H. B. Carvalho, Ewaldo E. C. Santana, Allan K. D. Barros Filho, Paulo F. Silva Júnior, Keyll C. R. Martins, Talita C. Azevedo, Waldemir P. Martins, Mauro A. Medeiros, Rubens S. Gonçalves, Lourival M. Sousa Filho, Gricirene S. Correia, Gabrielle M. Fernandes, Talita C. Pinheiro, Brenda A. S. Rodrigues, Carlos A. M. Cruz

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Physical activity and bone turnover in women with osteopenia by Perić Dušan, Kovačev-Zavišić Branka, Međedović Bojan, Romanov Romana, Ahmetović Zlatko, Novaković-Paro Jovanka, Dimitrić Mirjana

“…Osteoporosis is a systemic disease of the skeleton characterized by a decrease in bone mass and changes in the bone structure. An increased tendency of the bone tissue for fractures occurs as a consequence of these changes. …”
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Human lung cancer neutrophils generate NETs with preserved anti-tumor cytotoxicity but impaired anti-migratory activity by Nuha Alsharif, Nuha Alsharif, Mohamad Qaisi, Merav Shaul, Naomi Kaisar-Iluz, Naomi Kaisar-Iluz, Dan Padawer, Dan Padawer, Osnath Bouhanna, Osnath Bouhanna, Yael Volman, Yael Volman, Zvi G. Fridlender, Zvi G. Fridlender

“…Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are DNA-protein structures released during a form of programmed neutrophil death known as NETosis. …”
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Evaluating the World Health Organization’s Hearts Model for Hypertension and Diabetes Management: A Pilot Implementation Study in Guatemala by Irmgardt Alicia Wellmann, Luis Fernando Ayala, Taryn M. Valley, Vilma Irazola, Mark D. Huffman, Michele Heisler, Peter Rohloff, Rocío Donis, Eduardo Palacios, Manuel Ramírez-Zea, David Flood

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Resilience of the Port Industry to Socioeconomic Challenges: The Role of Human Capital by Aly Assem, Mohamed Wahba, Eman El Haddad, Mohamed Ragheb

“…The study highlights the critical role of organizational structure, training, and workforce development in fostering resilience in the port industry. …”
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Glueballonia as Hopfions by Yuki Amari, Muneto Nitta, Chihiro Sasaki, Kenta Shigaki, Satoshi Yano, Shigehiro Yasui

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Investigation of the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the Zeolites of the Kholinsky Deposit by A. V. Bondarev, E. T. Zhilyakova, Natalya B. Demina, K. K. Razmakhnin

“…Promising mineral raw materials are Zeolites, which combine the properties of an adsorbent and a "molecular sieve" due to the porous structure. In addition to the enterosorption direction, natural Zeolites are a source of macro-and microelements, which determines their use as biologically active food additives.Aim. …”
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Clinical manifestations of syncope in children depending on the type of cardiovascular disease by N. A. Tonkikh, S. A. Parshin

“…Methods of vibrational and alternative statistics were used to perform research data analysis using licensed program package “MedStat” (serial number MS 000065) Structure of cardiovascular syncope causes was the following: prevalence of vasovagal syncope was 72,9±3,7 %, prevalence of heart rate and conduction abnormalities was 22,2±3,5 %, prevalence of structural heart pathology was 4,9±1,8%. …”
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Variants of the human RAD52 gene confer defects in ionizing radiation resistance and homologous recombination repair in budding yeast by Alissa D. Clear, Glenn M. Manthey, Olivia Lewis, Isabelle Y. Lopez, Rossana Rico, Shannon Owens, M. Cristina Negritto, Elise W. Wolf, Jason Xu, Nikola Kenjić, J. Jefferson P. Perry, Aaron W. Adamson, Susan L. Neuhausen, Adam M. Bailis

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Assessment of safety orientation in driving skills aligned with performance: a data-triangulation approach by R. Arichandran, Mithun Mohan, M. Sreekumar

“…Factor analysis confirmed the two-factor structure: Perceptual-Motor (PM) and safety skills. …”
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Determinants and Consequences of Population Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa by IVANOV Sergey Felixovich

“…The concept of the demographic dividend, developed in recent decades, makes it possible to remove the contradictions between two opposing paradigms, since it shifts the emphasis from the negative consequences of rapid population growth to the positive consequences of changes in the population age structure during the demographic transition. The demographic transition in Africa needs to be accelerated, and policies are able to do this without relying on the impractical assumptions of fast economic growth. …”
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Financing of non-communicable diseases in Afghanistan by Narges Neyazi, Ali Mohammad Mosadeghrad, Maryam Tajvar, Najibullah Safi

“…Also, threats are weak governance structure and risk of corruption in the health sector, lack of public trust on the government, barriers to implementing Public Private Partnership program, low health literacy of people, collusion between public and private sector, and long bureaucratic process. …”
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