Exploring special economic zone governance: a comparative study of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, and Kyrgyzstan by N. Saulius, A. Konysbek

“…According to the results, less attractive conditions for investors have been found in Kyrgyzstan and it could be possible due to weak public administration. …”
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MODERN TRENDS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSULTING SERVICES MARKET by V. Zhukov

“…The tendencies of development of the world market of consulting services are revealed: attraction of various consultants; fight for qualified personnel; introduction of modern information technologies; orientation on the healthcare industry; formation of new models of counseling.…”
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Metabolic Basis for Thyroid Hormone Liver Preconditioning: Upregulation of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Signaling by Luis A. Videla, Virginia Fernández, Pamela Cornejo, Romina Vargas

“…In this context, adenosine-monophosphate- (AMP-) activated protein kinase (AMPK) constitutes an intrahepatic energy sensor regulating physiological energy dynamics by limiting anabolism and stimulating catabolism, thus increasing ATP availability. This is achieved by mechanisms involving direct allosteric activation and reversible phosphorylation of AMPK, in response to signals such as energy status, serum insulin/glucagon ratio, nutritional stresses, pharmacological and natural compounds, and oxidative stress status. …”
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THE LEVEL OF CONVERGENCE TO SHARI’AH PRINCIPLES AND CORPORATE PROFITABILITY by Deniz Parlak, Mehmet Emin Yildiz, Naci Yılmaz

“…These findings are attributable to two factors, interest burden and debt level. …”
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Kinetic Studies on Fermentative Production of Biofuel from Synthesis Gas Using Clostridium ljungdahlii by Maedeh Mohammadi, Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Ghasem D. Najafpour, Habibollah Younesi, Mohamad Hekarl Uzir

“…The maximum specific CO uptake rate (qmax = 34.364 mmol/gcell/h), CO inhibition constant (KI = 0.601 atm), and maximum rate of ethanol (Rmax = 0.172 mmol/L/h at PCO = 0.598 atm) and acetate (Rmax = 0.096 mmol/L/h at PCO = 0.539 atm) production were determined from the applied models.…”
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High-Resolution Mapping of Concentrated Solar Power Site Suitability in Ghardaïa, Algeria: A GIS-Based Fuzzy Logic and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis by Abdelfetah Belaid, Mawloud Guermoui, Abdelkader Riche, Toufik Arrif, Hamdani Maamar, Cherier Mohamed Kamel, Abdelaziz Rabehi, Mohamad Mahmoud Al Rahhal

“…While photovoltaic solar energy has received substantial attention over the past decade, the potential for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) remains largely untapped, despite its advantages for thermal energy storage and sustainable electricity production. …”
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Réserve de Biosphère de Yangambi à l’épreuve de la cristallisation des pratiques locales de survie : une réponse à la faillite de l’État en République Démocratique du Congo ... by Justin Kyale Koy, Alphonse Maindo Monga Ngonga, David Andrew Wardell

“…In the first case, the country is pursuing a nature conservation policy without ensuring a minimum of attention for local development. In the second case, the lack of alternative economic activities to survive leads local communities to have to exploit natural resources. …”
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Experimental Analysis and Optimization of Tribological Properties of Self-Lubricating Aluminum Hybrid Nanocomposites Using the Taguchi Approach by Vinoth Kumar Selvaraj, S. Jeyanthi, Raja Thiyagarajan, M. Senthil Kumar, L. Yuvaraj, P. Ravindran, D. M. Niveditha, Yigezu Bantirga Gebremichael

“…In recent times, tribological properties are gaining and grabbing great attention in metal matrix composites. They can provide significant benefits such as a lower coefficient of friction, wear resistance, high strength, and stiffness. …”
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National Dialogue: Bahrain Case by E. I. Vulakh

“…The author concludes that in its most general sense the national dialogue implies an attempt to unify the efforts of all conflicting parties and actors (both state and non-state) to promote a national consensus on the key issues of reconciliation. …”
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Species Diversity, Biomass Production and Carbon Sequestration Potential in the Protected Area of Uttarakhand, India by Geetanjali Upadhyay, Lalit M. Tewari, Ashish Tewari, Naveen Chandra Pandey, Sheetal Koranga, Zishan Ahmad Wani, Geeta Tewari, Ravi K. Chaturvedi

“…The findings of the study revealed significant variations in the structural attributes of trees, shrubs and herbs across different forest stands along altitudinal gradients. …”
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Kondisi UMKM Batu Merah pada pandemic covid: analisis cost volume profit by Haeruddin Haeruddin, Ibrahim Ibrahim, Hisnol Jamali, Ibrahim Ibrahim

“…Hasil analisis CVF yaitu Contribution Margin sebesar Rp. 7.600.000,- atau 19%, operating leverage menunjukkan angka 3,7. …”
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Paraquat Training, Licensing, and Equipment Requirements by Brett W. Bultemeier

“…After a pesticide license is attained additional training is required on a 3 year basis. …”
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The Malagasy Mountain Programme: Understanding Madagascar's High-Elevation Systems Under Global Change by V. Ralph Clark, Steven M. Goodman, Jay le Roux, Fanomezana Mihaja Ratsoavina, Mijoro Rakotoarinivo, Peter John Taylor, Voahangy Soarimalala, Andrinajoro R. Rakotoarivelo

“…The Malagasy Mountain Programme aims to attract greater national and international interest in Malagasy mountains as social-ecological systems and is designed as a net for cooperative research, practitioner interventions, and policy impacts. …”
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Recommendations for Control and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt and Ambrosia Beetle Vectors in Commercial Avocado Groves in Florida by Jonathan Henry Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce A Schaffer, Fredy H Ballen Orozco, Jeff Wasielewski

“…The death of over 120,000 commercial avocado trees in Florida may be attributed to LW-AB. Recommendations for control and mitigation of this epidemic are needed to guide commercial producers in their decision-making process. …”
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Snow damage in plantations of Austrian pine and Scots pine in the western part of the Republic of Srpska by Zoran Stanivuković, Ranko Vasiljević

“…Also, the harmful effect of snow is reflected in the reduction of the vitality of damaged trees, which become suitable for the attack of other harmful biotic factors, primarily harmful insects and fungi. …”
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BRAIN CHANGER. Felice Jacka, 321 pages, Macmillan, 2019 (ISBN: 978-1-76055-651-8) by Cécil J.W. Meulenberg

“…By doing so, it is possible for every physical-activity researcher or athlete interested in the combination of nutrition, lifestyles and good habits, to get up to date easily, or to make a first aquaintance with the fields of nutrition and brain health. …”
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Risk Assessment of Soil Heavy Metals in the Jiahe River Basin of Yantai City, China by Xizhuo Chen, Pengfei Zhao, Jiaxin Huang, Jun Liu, Xiaoli Cao, Jing Che, Hui Liao, Xiaolong Zhu, Qingjie Gong

“…The issues related to soil environmental contamination caused by heavy metals have garnered increasing attention. In particular, the soil pollution risk in the eastern coastal regions of China has attracted widespread concern. …”
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Mortality causes and health spending by gender and health conditions in octogenarians, nonagenarians and centenarians in Colombia by Oscar Espinosa, Valeria Bejarano, Isabella Franky, Sandeep Pagali, Michael Drummond, Oscar H. Franco

“…High prevalence (14·3%) and medical attention (16·8 health care utilisations per capita) were shown for organic mental disorders. …”
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Slipping Rib Syndrome in a Female Adult with Longstanding Intractable Upper Abdominal Pain by Noman Ahmed Jang Khan, Saba Waseem, Saad Ullah, Hassan Mehmood

“…Slipping rib syndrome is caused by hypermobility of the floating ribs (8 to 12) which are not connected to the sternum but attached to each other with ligaments. Diagnosis is mostly clinical, and radiographic tests are rarely necessary. …”
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Tuberculosis disease burden in China: a spatio-temporal clustering and prediction study by Jingzhe Guo, Ce Liu, Fang Liu, Erkai Zhou, Runxue Ma, Ling Zhang, Bin Luo

“…These differences are attributed to two main factors: (1) economic imbalances leading to poor TB control in underdeveloped areas, and (2) differences in TB-related policies among provinces causing uneven distribution of disease risks. …”
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