The Effect of Endotoxin-Induced Inflammation on the Activity of the Somatotropic Axis in Sheep by Maciej Wójcik, Dorota Anna Zieba, Joanna Bochenek, Agata Krawczyńska, Marcin Barszcz, Alina Gajewska, Hanna Antushevich, Andrzej Przemysław Herman

“…The effect of various inhibition pathways is a significant reduction in the expression of the main transcription activator IGF1-STAT5B (p<0.05). The action of GHres in the liver resulted in the inhibition of IGF1 secretion, which in the long term may have negative consequences for growth and development. …”
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Security Challenges: Appraisal of Threats to Nigeria’s Sovereignty in the Fourth Republic (1999-2019) by Olanrewaju Rafiu Memud, Solomon A. Ojo

“…The study concludes that emergence of popularly elected action-centered or functional leadershipwith good economic development blueprintand national integration strategies can reduce identified insecurity issues. …”
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Shear Characteristics and Strength Criterion of Frozen Joints under Different Opening Degrees by Shiwei Shen, Lin Gan, Chang Liu, Shulin Dai

“…When the opening degree is greater than the undulation difference of the joint surface under the action of all levels of normal stress, the shear stress in the ice sharply increases and drops due to local failure and reicing. …”
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Challenges faced by women oncologists in Africa: a mixed methods study by Doreen Ramogola-Masire, Reshma Jagsi, Matthew Jalink, Verna Vanderpuye, Nwamaka Lasebikan, Miriam Mutebi, Nazik Hammad, Susan Msadabwe, Laura Carson, Dorothy Chilambe Lombe, Zainab Doleeb, Haimanot Kasahun Alemu, Nesrine Chraiet, Naa Adorkor Aryeetey, Zainab Mohamed, Nazima Jaffer Dharsee, Sitna Mwanzi, Khadija Warfa, Emmanuella Nwachukwu, Edom Seife Woldetsadik, Hirondina Vaz Borges Spencer

“…A systems-level dialogue could bring light to these challenges and foster tangible action and policy-level changes.…”
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Pandemic as Pretext: The Implications of Global Cataclysms in Don DeLillo’s The Silence and Slavoj Žižek’s Writings on Covid-19 by Alicja Piechucka

“…DeLillo’s novel is more of a meditation while Žižek’s collection of essays may be seen as a call to action. Nevertheless, both are statements on a humanity in crisis, disoriented, fragile and helpless, living in times which are, paradoxically, uncertain and even paranoia-inducing despite the unprecedented scale of scientific and technological progress.…”
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Modeling the supply chain sustainability imperatives in the fashion retail industry: Implications for sustainable development. by Md Tariqul Islam Imran, Chitra Lekha Karmaker, Rubayet Karim, S M Misbauddin, A B M Mainul Bari, Asif Raihan

“…This work can not only advance the theoretical understanding of supply chain sustainability but also provide actionable guidance for industry leaders in developing robust, resilient, and sustainable supply chain strategies.…”
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THE EFFECT OF BOOKLET MEDIA HEALTH EDUCATION ON MOTHERS’ KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PICKY EATERS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN by Ajeng Salsabila Putri Kirana, Dadang Kusbiantoro, Harnina Samantha Aisyah

“…Lack of knowledge causes limited information as a reference for action. Health education about picky eaters is carried out as an effort to increase mothers' knowledge about picky eaters. …”
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Harnessing technological innovation and renewable energy and their impact on environmental pollution in G-20 countries by Siwei Han, Dong Peng, Yuanyuan Guo, Muhammad Umar Aslam, Runguo Xu

“…This research contributes to understanding the intricate dynamics of renewable energy transitions, offering actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in addressing global environmental challenges.…”
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How to Handle Data Imbalance and Feature Selection Problems in CNN-Based Stock Price Forecasting by Zinnet Duygu Aksehir, Erdal Kilic

“…In addition, a CNN-based model, which was presented to predict the next day&#x2019;s trade action of stocks in the Dow30 index, was constructed to check the effectiveness of the data labeling and the feature selection approach. …”
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Economic and Legal Problems of Banning the Sale of Agricultural Lands of State and Municipal Ownership by I. V. Bryhadyr

“…It has been offered to limit the ban on the sale of agricultural lands of state and municipal ownership in Part 7 of the Art. 130 of the Land Code of Ukraine (as amended on July 1, 2021) only to land plots that are now on the rights of land use of state and municipal enterprises, institutions and organizations and are used for statutory goals of these entities; in case of redemption of land plots of state and municipal ownership at auction by their current land user, we should introduce installment payment mechanisms for such land user in case he acquires the right to lease until 2019; to cancel the action of paragraph “b” of Part 1 of the Art. 121 of the Land Code of Ukraine concerning the free of charge transfer of land plots in the property of the ground areas for conducting personal peasant economy. …”
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Statistically Coherent Calibration of X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for Major Elements in Rocks and Minerals by Surendra P. Verma, Sanjeet K. Verma, M. Abdelaly Rivera-Gómez, Darío Torres-Sánchez, Lorena Díaz-González, Alejandra Amezcua-Valdez, Beatriz Adriana Rivera-Escoto, Mauricio Rosales-Rivera, John S. Armstrong-Altrin, Héctor López-Loera, Fernando Velasco-Tapia, Kailasa Pandarinath

“…If the analytical instruments were routinely calibrated from the UWLR model, this action would make the science of geochemistry more quantitative than at present.…”
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Integrating human biomonitoring exposure data into a primary care morbidity database: a feasibility study by Pieter Jansen, Elly Den Hond, Katleen De Brouwere, Endale Alemayehu Ali, Hamid Yimam Hassen, Ilona Gabaret, Gijs Van Pottelbergh

“…Abstract Background The detection of a local per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution hotspot in Zwijndrecht (Belgium) necessitated immediate action to address health concerns of the local community. …”
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Eigen Solution of Neural Networks and Its Application in Prediction and Analysis of Controller Parameters of Grinding Robot in Complex Environments by Shixi Tang, Jinan Gu, Keming Tang, Wei Ding, Zhengyang Shang

“…The results of theoretical analysis and experimental test show that the output traits have an optional effect with joint action. When the input features functioning in prediction increase, higher predicted accuracy can be obtained. …”
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ClimaWATCH: A new interactive tool for community heat-health vulnerability assessments by Aparna Keshaviah, Dheeya Rizmie, Huihua Lu, Mike Rudacille, Eric Morris, Colleen Psomas, Farid Qamar, Xindi C. Hu

“…Conclusion: Chief heat officers, public health officials, philanthropic organizations, and others can use ClimaWATCH to develop data-driven, tailored heat action plans to address the needs of different vulnerable populations effectively and equitably, prioritize interventions based on their potential for impact, and improve community and health system resilience to extreme heat.…”
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Forensic classification of military criminal offences and the place of abuse of power or authority by a military official by I. Kostiuk

“…When classifying the types of such offences, the emphasis was placed on a detailed structured form that reflects the specific features or conditions of committing a particular type of action. Highlighting the subtypes of criminal offences related to abuse of power or official authority by military personnel, attention was focused on the methods of their commission and socially dangerous consequences. …”
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Anti-HER2 biparatopic antibody KJ015 has near-native structure, functional balanced high affinity, and synergistic efficacy with anti-PD-1 treatment in vivo by Zheng Wang, Yu Liu, Yunxia Xu, Lin Lu, Zhen Zhu, Baojie Lv, Xin Fang, Yao Tang, Jinhua Wang, Yu Cheng, Ying Hu, Junwen Lou, Peican Wu, Chendan Liu, Yanjun Liu, Xin Zeng, Qing Xu

“…BpAbs bind two independent epitopes on the same antigen, which allows fine-tuning of mechanisms of action, including enhancement of on-target specificity and induction of strong antigen clustering due to the unique binding mode. …”
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Innovation of kwetiau with red rice and red bean flour: evaluation of nutritional value and potential fiber source for patients with diabetes mellitus by Mulus Gumilar, Gurid Pramintarto Eko Mulyo, Dila Evianda, Roro Nur Fauziyah

“… Diabetes mellitus is characterized by hyperglycemia and metabolic dysfunctions in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, primarily due to impaired insulin action and/or secretion. Dietary fiber can help delay carbohydrates conversion to glucose, slow the rise in blood sugar, and aid in blood sugar regulation. …”
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Entre architecture, sémiotique et physique, y a-t-il place pour la force comme outil descriptif ? by Manar Hammad

“…Étant donné que l’architecture a une forme, et que les formes du monde physique sont déterminées par des forces, serait-il intéressant d’étudier l’architecture comme résultant de l’action d’un système de forces ? Pour répondre à la question, il faudrait savoir ce qu’est l’architecture et ce qu’est une force. …”
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Medicinal Plants as a Drug Alternative Source for the Antigout Therapy in Morocco by Nour Elhouda Daoudi, Mohamed Bouhrim, Hayat Ouassou, Mohamed Bnouham

“…Then, we have classified the medicines, according to their action mechanisms, and we have cited some species that were reported in Moroccan pharmacopeia as antigout. …”
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From fangs to antidotes: A scoping review on snakebite burden, species, and antivenoms in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. by Ali Alshalah, David J Williams, Alessandra Ferrario

“…There is an urgent need for concrete action at national and regional levels to enhance epidemiological surveillance, research, and the collection of clinical, disability and outcomes data to inform policy and public health investment. …”
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