Improving access to services in neuro-developmental disability: proceedings of a national meeting to advance community capacity by David B. Nicholas, Lucyna M. Lach, Samantha B. Sutherland, Joanne Maxwell, Stephanie McFarland, Anton R. Miller, Angela Clancy, Julie Scorah

“…A total of 29 invited key stakeholders attended the meeting with the following aims: knowledge sharing amongst provincial/territorial regions advancing NDD navigation capacity; sustainable action-oriented knowledge exchange; and operationalizing next steps to build navigation resources across Canadian regions. …”
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Study on Damage Model and Damage Evolution Characteristics of Backfill with Prefabricated Fracture under Seepage-Stress Coupling by Jifeng Hou, Zhongping Guo, Weizhen Liu, Hengze Yang, WenWu Xie

“…When the seepage water pressure is low, the fracture damage dominates; however, when the seepage water pressure is high, the seepage damage dominates; the total damage under the coupling action is more serious than the single factor. The development laws of the total damage evolution curves under different seepage water pressures and confining pressures are basically the same, and they show the S-shaped distribution law with the increase of the axial strain. …”
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The Primate Habituation Programme, Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas, Central African Republic: An overview by Terence Fuh Neba, Anna Feistner, Angelique Todd

“…In 2012, DNNP, and its neighbouring NPs, were designated a World Heritage Site, the Sangha Tri-National complex (TNS) – classified as an exceptional priority area for western lowland gorilla and central chimpanzee (Pan t. troglodytes) conservation in the IUCN Regional Action Plan. The Primate Habituation Programme (PHP) was established in 1997 and plays a key role in DSPA’s conservation management strategy, generating significant revenue for the programme and tangible local community benefits. …”
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Stages of Change Model for Participation in Physical Activity during Pregnancy by Lene Annette Hagen Haakstad, Nanna Voldner, Kari Bø

“…The questionnaire contained 53 questions with one particular question addressing the TTM and the five stages: (1) precontemplation stage, (2) contemplation stage, (3) preparation stage, (4) action stage, and (5) maintenance stage. Results. …”
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МОНІТОРИНГ ГОТОВНОСТІ ВЧИТЕЛІВ ДО ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ЦИФРОВИХ ЗАСОБІВ ПІД ЧАС ВІЙНИ В УКРАЇНІ by Оксана Василівна Овчарук

“…Новизна дослідження полягає у врахуванні при анкетуванні стратегічних пріоритетів, зокрема Плану дій цифрової освіти на 2021-2027 (Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027) рр., ініціатив ЮНЕСКО, ЮНІСЕФ, розроблених світовою та європейською спільнотою, та оновленого інструменту самооцінювання цифрової компетентності вчителя, створеного у відповідності до Рамки цифрової компетентності для громадян DigComp 2.2 та 2.2 (The Digital Competence Framework for Citizens). …”
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Protocol to implement and evaluate a culturally secure, strength-based, equine-assisted learning program, "Yawardani Jan-ga" (horses helping), to support the social and emotional w... by Juli Coffin, Sharmila Vaz, Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Helen Milroy, Craig Olsson, Meg Kirby, Lesley Nelson, Rob McPhee, Donna Cross

“…Here, we describe the three subcomponents of the Yawardani Jan-ga implementation science project and the planned Participatory Action Research and phenomenological approaches to capture the distinctive experiences of participants and the local communities where the intervention is implemented. …”
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Sotatercept Use in a Patient with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Undergoing Lung Transplantation by Justin P. Rosenheck, Kashika Goyal, Tara Fallah, Pamela Burcham, Kukbin Choi, Matthew Henn, Elie Homsy, Scott Visovatti, Veronica Franco

“…Sotatercept is a new medication with a novel mechanism of action and was recently approved for the treatment of PAH. …”
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Evaluation of Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to Toxoplasmosis Among Females in Algeria by Mohamed Lounis, Samah Aissaoui, Fatima Ghouissem, Karim Souttou

“…Results showed also a high rate of appropriate practices and positive attitudes, where 90.3% of the participants said they were in favor of any action that intended to control toxoplasmosis. These results suggest the need to increase the level of awareness of Algerian women regarding this disease.…”
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Nanocarriers boost non-systemic fluazinam transportation in plants and microbial community enrichment in soil by Wenhui Xiao, Jiang Du, Yuxin Zheng, Shanshan Chen, Zhanyun Liu, Fengping Chen, Feng Liu, Beixing Li, Xili Liu, Can Zhang

“…Fluazinam, a highly effective broad-spectrum fungicide with unique mode of action, is hindered by its poor systemic conductivity, limiting its field control efficacy. …”
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Antibacterial Potential of Crude Extracts from <i>Cylindrospermum alatosporum</i> NR125682 and <i>Loriellopsis cavernicola</i> NR117881 by Albert Olufemi Ikhane, Foluso Oluwagbemiga Osunsanmi, Rebamang Anthony Mosa, Andrew Rowland Opoku

“…The minimum inhibition concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) using the CSLI microdilution test protocol, and crude extract potential to inhibit the growth of the tested clinical bacteria strains were evaluated. The mechanism of action of the extracts including membrane damage, efflux pump, β-lactamase activity, DNA degradation, and extract–drug interaction was investigated using standard procedures. …”
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Role of biosimilar introduction on insulin glargine prices: a retrospective analysis in 28 European countries by David Beran, Margaret Ewen, Mario Raviglione, Tido von Schoen-Angerer, Davide Morolla

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Impact of Spatial Hole Burning and Linewidth Enhancement Factor on Distributed-Feedback Quantum Cascade Lasers: A Comprehensive Design Analysis by Sara Zaminga, Lorenzo Columbo, Carlo Silvestri, Mariangela Gioannini, Frederic Grillot

“…By taking into account these two mechanisms, we inspect the combined action of the DFB grating&#x0027;s coupling strength and end facets&#x0027; reflectivity. …”
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Visualization of Observational Learning and Peer Influence on Plastic Waste Diversity in the Campus Environment Using ArcGIS by Nüket Sivri, Atilla Aydoğdu, Vildan Zülal Sönmez, Ceyhun Akarsu

“…Ultimately, the study emphasizes the need to support youth through various initiatives that exemplify ecological practices to encourage the adoption of sustainable solutions and urge authorities to take immediate action.…”
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COVID-19 preparedness and response in rural and remote areas: A scoping review. by Lilian Dudley, Ian Couper, Niluka Wijekoon Kannangarage, Selvan Naidoo, Clara Rodriguez Ribas, Theadora Swift Koller, Taryn Young

“…Equity-oriented rural health systems strengthening and action on rural social determinants is essential to better prepare for and respond to future outbreaks.…”
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The Anthropocene is shifting the paradigm of geosciences and science by Coudrain, Anne, Le Duff, Matthieu, Mitja, Danielle

“…Noting that humans are affecting the Earth’s envelopes, with geosciences becoming inseparable from social sciences and humanities, and acknowledging the increasing use of the word Anthropocene, the authors of this paper explore the possibility of a scientific paradigm shift. (1) Since the 17th century, modern science has developed in a context of naturalist worlding that favors its hegemony over other modes of existence and its paradigm of a quest to define the laws of nature. (2) Various manifestations attest to the emergence of a paradigm of knowledge diversity and the unravelling of the naturalist worlding. (3) The current boom in participatory science is a sign of this paradigm shift: through the fundamental changes to the Earth System that refer to it, the Anthropocene forces science to move towards action and interact with a society involved in adapting to changes and concerned with the threats to its territory’s habitability.…”
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Care partner experience with telepresence robots in long-term care during COVID-19 pandemic by Grace Hu, Joey Wong, Lily Haopu Ren, Sarah Kleiss, Annette Berndt, Lily Wong, Ali Hussein, Nazia Ahmed, Jim Mann, Lillian Hung

“…Methods This study was guided by the Collaborative Action Research (CAR) approach. Along with interdisciplinary researchers and trainees, our team included patient and family partners as co-researchers throughout the project. …”
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Pleiotropic effects of niacin: Current possibilities for its clinical use by Zeman Miroslav, Vecka Marek, Perlík František, Staňková Barbora, Hromádka Robert, Tvrzická Eva, Širc Jakub, Hrib Jakub, Žák Aleš

“…In addition to its pronounced hypolipidemic action, niacin exerts many other, non-hypolipidemic effects (e.g., antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic), which favorably influence the development and progression of atherosclerosis. …”
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Biodiversity futures: digital approaches to knowledge and conservation of biological diversity by H. Freitas, H. Freitas, A. C. Gouveia, A. C. Gouveia

“…With a short time frame to meet the 2030 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, urgent action is needed to address the crisis. Digital technologies emerge as indispensable tools in understanding, monitoring, and conserving biodiversity. …”
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Geographic distribution and demographic factors associated with use of a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) in Ethiopia by Mintesnot Tenkir Teni, Travis Loux, Ness Sandoval, Anne Sebert Kuhlmann

“…Methods: The 2019 Performance Monitoring For Action Ethiopia (PMA Ethiopia) survey data was used. …”
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Deciphering the nature and statistical optimization of antimicrobial metabolites of two endophytic bacilli by Raghda S. Isleem, Ahmed M. Eid, Saad El-Din Hassan, Khaled M. Aboshanab, Ghadir S. El-Housseiny

“…Both bacterial isolates displayed antioxidant and antiviral activity and mild cytotoxic action. Genomic sequence and antiSMASH analysis showed that the biosynthetic gene clusters of bacillomycin, mycosubtilin, fengycin, and macrolactin H in B. velezensis CCASU-C6 and bacillibactin and Macrolactin H in B. subtilis CCASU-C11 showed 100% conservation.…”
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