Intra-rater and Inter-rater Reliability of the KangaTech (KT360) Fixed Frame Dynamometry System During Maximal Isometric Strength Measurements of the Knee Flexors. by Ellie Woolhead, Richard Partner, Megan Parsley, Ashley Jones

“… # Methods Twenty healthy university-level athletes (age= 21.65 ± 3 years, weight= 74.465 ± 30kg, height= 170.1 ± 7.0cm) took part in two testing sessions where two raters collected data during a 90° hip and knee flexion protocol. …”
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A study to Chinese domestic luxury visual brand logo: From domestic to global by Wang Zheng, Louis Ringah Kanyan, Musdi Bin Shanat

“…Based on signaling theory, the research underscores the importance of incorporating Chinese cultural elements into the branding strategies of CDLBs to attract Chinese consumers and distinguish themselves within the luxury fashion industry. …”
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Turkey’s Assistance to Iraq after 2014: Key Determinants and Components by A. I. Aliyeva

“…And whereas Ankara’s strategy in Syria has received substantial attention of researchers, its policy towards Iraq which included both military and non-military measures remains understudied. …”
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Anthroponoses: humans infecting animals with infectious diseases by Clement Meseko, Peace Ochai, Meshach Maina

“…Increase in the occurrence of anthroponoses calls for attention. Therefore, this mini review describes past and recent instances where influenza, coronaviruses, and other pathogens are transmitted from humans to animals. …”
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Protective Role of Picralima nitida Seed Extract in High-Fat High-Fructose-Fed Rats by Opeyemi Christianah De Campos, Daniel Ikpomwosa Osaigbovo, Titilayo Ifeoluwa Bisi-Adeniyi, Franklyn Nonso Iheagwam, Solomon Oladapo Rotimi, Shalom Nwodo Chinedu

“…High-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was significantly increased (P<0.05), while triacylglycerol, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, cardiac index, atherogenic index, coronary artery index, and malondialdehyde levels in plasma and liver samples were also significantly decreased (P<0.05) by APN at all experimental doses when compared to the group fed with an HFHF diet only. …”
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The Unveiling the Faces of Corruption in Education: A Systematic Review of Various Forms of Corruption across Countries and Educational Levels by Istiqomah As Sayfullooh, Rusdinal Rusdinal, Hadiyanto Hadiyanto, Nesta Olivia, Agung Marhadi

“…Based on the findings of the previous decade, this study attempted to fill this research gap by undertaking a systematic review of various forms of corruption in education across countries and educational levels. …”
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CYFIP2: potential pancreatic cancer biomarker and immunotherapeutic target by Cong Xiao, Xiaojuan Zhang, Bobo Hou, Ping Wan, Zhenjun Cao, Xuefeng Rao

“…Methods The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) database, CELL and GEO databases were utilized to explore the distribution of the CYFIP2 gene in human cancers. …”
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‘Strawberry Star’ – A Spotted, Fancy-Leaved Caladium for Use in Containers and Landscapes by Zhanao Deng

“…'Strawberry Star' is a fancy-leaved variety with a primarily white leaf face and attractive red spots. It is similar to 'Marie Moir' in leaf color and coloration pattern but different from 'Marie Moir' in petiole color. …”
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New Data on Breeding Strategies and Reproductive Success of the Globally Threatened Turtle Dove Co-Occurring with the “Competitive” Collared Dove and the “Predatory” Maghreb Magpie... by Wafae Squalli, Ismail Mansouri, Driss Ousaaid, Mohammed Hmidani, Hamid Achiban, Fatima Fadil, Mohamed Dakki

“…Similarly, predation attacks were evaluated. Patterns of habitat use were best explained by fear of predation and competition. …”
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SOVIET PHILOSOPHICAL UNDERGROUND: PRACTICES OF SURVIVING by Natalia I. Kuznetsova

“…The paper analyzes the motives and behavioral patterns of the youth involved in such activity in such format. Special attention is paid to the activities of the Moscow Methodological Circle created by Georgy Shchedrovitsky. …”
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A Study on Community Unit Scale Construction in China Under the Orientation of Green Production by Rui Zhang, Qingjian Zeng, Yanhang Lv, Huanjie Liu, Lixian Shi, Yukun Zhang

“…Based on the principle of distributed layout, the community is chosen as the basic unit of the city, and an appropriate community scale is redefined based on the attributes and characteristics of green production. …”
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A requalificação urbana: para regeneração de espaços verdes de praça pública em Santana do Araguaia-PA by Claudia Vasconcelos, Naielly Eudira Almeida dos Santos, José Armando Martins Ferreira, Wesley Dias Guedes, Luana dos Santos Costa de Sousa Lima

“…A abordagem multidisciplinar observou aspectos de arquitetura e urbanismo, paisagismo, sustentabilidade e acessibilidade para a melhoria do espaço público, tornando-o mais atraente, acolhedor, funcional e seguro. Os resultados mostraram a importância da requalificação de equipamentos urbanos para o fortalecimento das relações sociais, possibilitando a interação comunitária em espaços abertos de uso coletivo.…”
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Interacting with Compatriots in Russian Regions: the Experience of Tatarstan by R. R. Gimatdinov, I. R. Nasyrov

“…Work with the young people is the part of interaction with compatriots: youth forums and camps with the study of the Tatar language are organized. Attracting of compatriots to Tatarstan universities is carried out within Russian government programs.The work of strengthening business ties in the framework of the Tatar diaspora is conducted systematically. …”
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Serum galectin-3 and fibroblast growth factor-23 levels in relation with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk by Klisic Aleksandra, Gluscevic Sanja, Karakasis Paschalis, Kotur-Stevuljevic Jelena, Ninic Ana

“…Hence, the aim of this research was to explore galectin-3 and FGF-23 in relation to T2D, as well as to examine the potential association of these biomarkers with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score in Montenegrin adults. …”
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The role of the behavioral immune system in the expression of short and long-term orientation in young Chilean men during the COVID-19 pandemic by Oriana Figueroa, Pablo Polo, Daniel Torrico-Bazoberry, Gabriela Fajardo, Carlos Rodríguez-Sickert, Nohelia Valenzuela, Abigail Arenas, Paula Pavez, Montserrat Belinchon, Gabriela Valdebenito, José Antonio Muñoz-Reyes

“…These findings will allow us to understand better how the dimensions of sociosexuality (i.e., fantasies, attitudes and behavior) are affected when there are contexts of high risk of contagion, such as COVID-19. …”
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Foreign and Russian practices of research and diagnosis of the gerontological ageism phenomenon by I. V. Sokolova

“…The reliability of the research results is confirmed by the theoretical analysis of scientific literature, comparative analysis of Russian and foreign scientific literature. The author attempts to periodize the development of foreign theory and practice of countering gerontological ageism. …”
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The Influence of Aggregate Size and Binder Material on the Properties of Pervious Concrete by Tun Chi Fu, Weichung Yeih, Jiang Jhy Chang, Ran Huang

“…Moreover, compared with the control, the cement paste containing silica fume demonstrated poor resistance to sulfate attacks, and the difference in the water permeability between such specimen and the control was not noticeable.…”
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Southern Green Stink Bug, Nezara viridula (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) by Jason M. Squitier

“…It describes this shield-shaped polyphagous feeder that attacks many important food crops — distribution, description, life cycle, damage action threshold, and management. …”
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A social dynamics of the development of community network: problems raised by two cases of community network development by Dong Hee Shin

“…The data were analyzed with thematic analysis using the Atlas.ti program. <br><b>Results.</b> The political economy of the development process has biased the development toward private interests and away from the public benefit, and toward lucrative services and intra-organizational connectivity and away from community-oriented uses. …”
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RIOK1/2 Negatively Regulates the Antiviral Response by Targeting TBK1 in Yellow Catfish (<i>Pelteobagrus fulvidraco</i>) by Kejun Liu, Jiayang Huang, Yuting Gui, Qian Li, Lei Zhang, Shuting Xiong

“…Notably, the role of atypical protein kinases, such as the RIO kinase family, in immune regulation is poorly defined. …”
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