Investigation into investment risks and mitigation strategies for Chinese energy companies in Belt and road countries: a case study of Russia by XiangRu Ma, Ekaterina V. Nezhnikova

“…The research highlights that a combination of financial hedging strategies, diplomatic engagement, and adaptive investment structures enhances the long-­term sustainability of Chinese energy projects in Russia. …”
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Provincial distribution of unintended pregnancy and its associated factors in Sierra Leone by Augustus Osborne, Regina Mamidy Yillah, Camilla Bangura, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…The protective factors associated with employment, marital status, and tribal affiliation highlight the importance of promoting stable family structures and economic opportunities. Also, women living in the Eastern, Northwestern, Northern, and Southern provinces, the results imply a need for province-specific interventions. …”
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Genome content reorganization in the non-model ciliate Chilodonella uncinata: insights into nuclear architecture, DNA content, and chromosome fragmentation during macronuclear deve... by Ragib Ahsan, Xyrus X. Maurer-Alcalá, Laura A. Katz

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The behavior of secant pile wall embedded within soil by numerical analysis by Ayad Hussein, Mahmood Mahmood, Mohammed Aswad

“…Deep excavation projects in areas with high groundwater levels, such as industrial zones with large, heavy structures, present significant challenges. Secant piling techniques offer an effective solution for these conditions. …”
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Beneficial Effect of Platelet-Rich Fibrin as an Adjunct to Nonsurgical Therapy After Subgingival Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal for Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and M... by Monica Tanady, Fatimah Maria Tadjoedin, Sri Lelyati C. Masulili, Nadhia Anindhita Harsas, Adityo Widaryono

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On Mid-Nineteenth Century Forestation Endeavors across Steppe Areas of the Russian Empire: The Case of Kalmyk Steppe, Astrakhan Governorate by Natalya P. Matsakova, Danara U. Mukhlaeva, Daglara V. Amaeva

“…The Republic of Kalmykia clusters with sparsely forested regions and is characterized by absence of natural tree and shrub structures. So, any lack of reforestation can lead to complete desertification of the territory. …”
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Design and assessment of the electrical characteristics of Cs2AgBi0.75Sb0.25Br6 perovskite solar cell: A numerical study by Ali Ijam

“…A comparative analysis of the current density-voltage (J-V) and quantum efficiency (QE) curves has also been conducted between the initial and optimized structures. Consequently, the present study offers significant insight into developing effective Pb-free double PVSK solar cells that could be a viable alternative to existing Pb-based halide PVSK solar cells.…”
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Process evaluations of primary care interventions addressing chronic disease: a systematic review by Tracey-Lea Laba, David Peiris, Stephen Jan, Maree L Hackett, Hueiming Liu, Alim Mohammed, Janani Shanthosh, Madeline News

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Impact of Influence of Piston Design Parameters on the Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Internal Combustion Engines—A Numerical Study by Brahim Menacer, Sunny Narayan, Víctor Tuninetti, Tawfiq Khatir, Angelo Oñate, Liomnis Osorio, Shitu Abubakar, Joseph Samuel, Ivan Grujic, Nadica Stojanovic, Muhammad Usman Kaisan

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PATIENT-ORIENTED INNOVATIONS OF DENTAL MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY IN DENTAL TREATMENT WITH REMOVABLE AND NON-REMOVABLE CONSTRUCTIONS by I. V. Yanishen

“…The modern unsolved problem of dental materials science is the lack of compliant-oriented developments, namely regarding orthopedic structures. Any of the instructions for using dental materials does not define the “related” list, in which the particular material can be used. …”
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Words ‘svet’ [Light] and ‘solntse’ [Sun] as Main Representatives of Concept LIGHT in Work of M. M. Prishvin by G. N. Abreimova, M. V. Klimova, U. I. Turko

“…The features of the content structure of the concept LIGHT in the work of M. M. …”
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Physiotherapist Communication Skills Questionnaire (Polish Version): A New Scale for Assessing the Communication Skills of Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Students by Femiak Joanna, Guszkowska Monika, Czechowski Marcin

“…Objective: Optimal healthcare delivery relies on strong communication skills, which ideally are introduced in physiotherapy programs and honed with continuing vocational education. …”
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Psychological insight into corruption: construction and validation of the Corrupt Intention Scale (CIS) by Carlos Ramón Ponce-Díaz, Jesús Joel Aiquipa-Tello, Edgard Fernando Pacheco-Luza

“…Results We found that the CIS presented evidence of internal structure validity for a 12-item model grouped into three correlated factors. …”
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Simulation of creep of a rectangular wooden beam under prolonged static load by B. M. Yazyev, Song Xuanzhen, M. А. Magomedov, S. V. Litvinov, V. V. Kuznetsov

“…One of the priority areas in the calculations of wooden structure elements is the derivation of resolving equations of linear or nonlinear creep for various types of stress-strain state. …”
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Paid Medical Services from the Standpoint of Econometric Analysis of Medical-Demographic and Socio-Economic Indicators of the Region by A. A. Kurmangulov, N. S. Brynza, P. N. Zolotarev, A. A. Keln

“…Despite changes in the structure and level of participation in the territorial program of state guarantees of medical care, the number of private medical organizations shows a positive linear trend.…”
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Analysis of the Impact of SMEs’ Production Output on Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth Using the ARDL Method by Aziza Syzdykova, Gulmira Azretbergenova

“…Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are an essential subject of economic activity in any country because, without their participation, the development and formation of the very structure of the economy are almost impossible. The role of SMEs is significant since these businesses allow for an increase in the number of jobs, develop competition, and, as a result, improve the quality of goods, creating different price segments. …”
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Enhancing University Students' Digital Behavior: Exploring Individual Learning and Team Leadership Intervening by Syunu Trihantoyo, Windasari Windasari, Noor Akhmarisha Binti Sa'ari, Ainur Rifqi

“…Quantitative research methods with AMOS Structure Equation Model (SEM) analysis were carried out with the following stages: validity and reliability testing; SEM model suitability testing to determine the Goodness of Fit model by looking at the Chi-Square, Probability, RMSEA, GFI, AGFI, CMIN/DF, TLI, CFI, and NFI values; research hypothesis testing. …”
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Prospects of Destabilization Processes in the Middle East and North Africa: Before and After the Pandemic by KHAYRULLIN Timur Radikovich

“…The partnership between the West and the MENA countries is more necessary than ever. The structure of the work consists of an introduction, which reflects the topic, problems, purpose, as well as the issues stated for discussion. …”
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Cyclical Behavior of Concrete-Encased Composite Frame Joints with High Strength Concrete by Lei Zeng, Zhenkun Cui, Yunfeng Xiao, Siqian Jin, Yuanyuan Wu

“…This research should contribute to the future engineering applications of high strength concrete to concrete-encased composite structure.…”
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Development and Validation of a Portable Human Body Joint Power Test System by Lin Li, Zhongqiu Ji, Ye Xia, Rui Gong

“…A detailed description of the internal structure of the system and the data processing method involved is provided. …”
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