LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL ADAPTATION OF FOREIGN STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, UCLA by Yaroslav S. Slutskiy

“…It has been reported that programs for improving the level of proficiency in a foreign (English) language for students from other countries should include a certain preparatory complex, the main components of which are reading, writing, listening, speaking, studying grammatical structures and increasing vocabulary, which will allow, firstly, to construct one’s own thoughts in the form of sentences during the interpersonal communication interaction, taking into account the grammatical rules. …”
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Designing tuberculosis elimination framework through participatory processes in Ethiopia: Results from stakeholders' discussions. by Mulatu Biru, Daniel G Datiko, Degu Jerene, Asfawesen G Yohannes, Yohannes Molla, Pedro Suarez, Wondmiu Gebrekiros, Anteneh Kassa, Yewulsew Kassie, Zewdu G Dememew

“…These included; (1) the importance of community engagement which describes the need to include health extension workers, health development army, and other community structures to support the study, (2) government interest toward local evidence, which describes how local evidence is essential to support the TB program and address challenges, (3) homogeneity of officials' commitment across the regions which is reflected in their immense support to undertake the study and suggested working together for the study follow-up,(4) cross-cutting issues or multiple factors such as nutrition, sociocultural factors, livelihood, and housing, were considered, and (5) the importance of establishing TB treatment supporter, which describes the critical role that TB treatment supporters play in ensuring successful treatment outcomes.…”
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Socio-Cultural Impact of Mega Projects on Rural Areas: The Case of Yalova (Çiftlikköy) - Kılıç and Laledere Villages by Beyzanur Uzun, Gökçen Kılınç Ürkmez

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Critical Discourse Analysis in the Reporting of the NTT Governor's School Entry Hours Policy Controversy by Lukman Hakim, Annisa Fitria Azzahro, Mansur Hidayat, Selvira Diva Ardhinda

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Early life stress impairs hippocampal subfield myelination by Emily S. Nichols, Bradley G. Karat, Michael Grace, Samantha Bezanson, Ali R. Khan, Emma G. Duerden

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Leadership Lived Experiences in Implementing Compassionate, Respectful, and Caring Practices: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study by Kemal Jemal BSc, MSc, Abiyu Geta BSc, MSc, Fantanesh Desalegn BSc, MSc, Lidia Gebru BSc, MSc, Tezera Tadele BSc, MSc, Ewnetu Genet BSc, MSc, Mesfin Kifle BSc, MSc, Abebe Bimerew BSc, MPH, Assegid Samuel BSc, MSc

“…Compassionate, respectful, and caring (CRC) programs have been introduced in Ethiopian health facilities in the last 5 years to transform health care quality and provide patient-centered, compassionate, and respectful care. …”
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METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF STRATEGIC PLANNING IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION by O. V. Morozov, M. A. Vasiliev, A. G. Biryukov

“…The authors studied foreign and home works in the field of industrial construction, system genesis, structural analysis and quantitative modeling. They used quantitative methods of initial data processing, table methods of research results visualization. …”
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Preventive education effectiveness in elderly patients with arterial hypertension by L. G. Gonokhova

“…To study the effects of preventive education on modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors (RF) in elderly patients with arterial hypertension (AH).Material and methods. Structured preventive education was performed 1-5 years (3,5±0,15 years) before studying the education effectiveness in AH patients aged ≥60 years (Group I; n=102). …”
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Numerical Simulation for Mechanical Behavior of Asphalt Pavement with Graded Aggregate Base by Dongliang He, Yanhui Cheng

“…The performance of asphalt pavement is determined by the combination of its material properties, road structure, and loading configurations. A DEM numerical simulation study was conducted to determine stress distribution and deformation behavior of asphalt pavement with graded aggregate base under standard traffic loading. …”
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ANALYSIS OF HIGH SPEED HYDROSTATIC BEARING’S PERFORMANCE CONSIDERING THERMAL EFFECT OF LUBRICATION FLUID by CHEN Yuan, LIU GuiPing, LIN LuSheng

“…The research results have guidance on the study of oil reservoir structure on the influence of fluid properties and the choice of lubricating oil,etc.…”
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RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE OF BRICS COUNTRIES by ILYA GEORGIEVICH Korotkov, VERA ANDREEVNA Zubenko

“…The efficiency of the new structure depends on theright system of management which will determinate the development of BRICS countries and the openness of GRAIN to the rest of the world. …”
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Research advances and prospects of spinach breeding, genetics, and genomics by Gehendra Bhattarai, Ainong Shi

“…This review article provides an overview of origin and domestication, genetic diversity and population structure, genetic and genomic resources, major diseases threatening spinach production, breeding progress, and synthesizing how these resources can help in spinach improvement. …”
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HISTORY OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION by N. A. Varako

“…It begins with the description of first rehabilitation programs developed by Paul Broca and Shepherd Franz. …”
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Pricing principles in the field of ready–made meal delivery: analysis of influence factors by K. V. Martynov

“…The novelty of the work lies in the comparative analysis of approaches to flexible pricing proposed by theorists and practitioners, which takes into account logistics, cost structure, audience specifics and digital technologies.   …”
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The Morphological Classification of Galaxy Clusters: Algorithms for Applying the Numerical Criteria by Elena Panko

“…For the detailed study of the inner structure of galaxy clusters, algorithms were developed for detecting various types of regular substructures inside such objects automatically. …”
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A DEMATEL-AISM analysis for the longevity of prefabricated building under low carbon emission by Yu-Xin Wu, Ming-Kun Li, Xin-Yue Gao

“…Decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) and analytic interference structure model (AISM) methodologies are integrated into the modeling process, helping to amplify the clarity of logical interconnections among the factors. …”
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Isosorbide-Based Thermoplastic Polyurethane with Different Polyols and Soft/Hard Ratios by Jin-Gyu Min, Won-Bin Lim, Ju-Hong Lee, Chung Ryeol Kwon, Gwang-Seok Song, Ji-Hong Bae, PilHo Huh

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Evaluation of NFκB-dependent inflammatory responses induced by TNFα in 3D human microvessels by Thittaya Den-Udom, Nithi Asavapanumas, Nuntavan Bunyapraphatsara, Kenjiro Muta, Pimonrat Ketsawatsomkron

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Hyperparathyroidism as a cause of recurrent acute pancreatitis: A case report by Tešić-Rajković Snežana, Radovanović-Dinić Biljana, Mitić Branka, Dinić-Radović Violeta, Jovanović Maja

“…She had chronic renal insufficiency (she was on a regular hemodialysis program), systemic lupus erythematosus and mioma uteri. …”
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A matter of choice: a cross-sectional study examining the impact of the overturning of Roe v Wade on U.S. medical students’ perceptions and career decisions [version 2; peer review... by Zeb Saeed, Alissa Conklin, Sacha Sharp

“…We emphasize the role that abortion laws have in shaping the landscape of healthcare workforce and the need for a more nuanced understanding of how societal structures impact women's reproductive decisions and career paths in medicine.…”
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