Presidential Initiatives as a Tool to Manage U.S. Foreign Assistance Policies in the XXI Century: From George W. Bush Jr. to Joseph R. Biden by V. I. Bartenev

“…On the other hand, one should not underestimate the impact of an unprecedented activism of the George W. Bush that the last three U.S. presidents had to keep in mind in their own aid policies. …”
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Profile of Children With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Referred to a Hospital in Iran by Amin Ghanbari, Mohammadreza Pazoki, Bahar Allahverdi, Pejman Rohani, Parisa Rahmani

“…Early detection and intervention are crucial to prevent its long-term complications. This study aimed to identify demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of children with NAFLD referred to a hospital in Iran.  …”
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A szélsőséges időjárási jelenségek hatásai (Effects of the Extreme Weather Events) by Tamás Molnár, Katalin M. Barna

“…The increase of extreme weather events and its effects associated with the global warming have also growing impact on agricultural production. …”
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Educational Needs During COVID-19: MOOCs Experiences Among Global Family Physicians by Özden Gökdemir, Halime Seda Küçükerdem, Sudip Bhattacharya, Maria Bakola, Mohammed Idris Shariff

“…FPs showed a positive attitude toward MOOCs as sources of continuous medical education and group activity (p<0.005). For the qualitative part of the study, three themes were significant: “i) opinions about concerns about changes of primary care, ii) views and attitudes about the information need and access to information, iii) attitudes and beliefs about MOOCs”. …”
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Redesain Aplikasi Mobile Supervisi Observasi Kelas untuk Meningkatkan Tingkat Usability by Muhammad Ifa Amrillah, Retno Indah Rokhmawati, Fitra Abdurrachman Bachtiar

“…Abstract   The LESON application, now renamed EDVISOR, is a mobile-based application devoted to recording the learning atmosphere and supporting classroom observation supervision activities. Although it has undergone updates, previous research revealed that there are still 24 problems in the application that need further improvement and development. …”
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Delayed Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Initiation among Hospitalized Adults in a Resource-Limited Settings: A Challenge to the Global Target of ART for 90% of HIV-Infected Individuals by Prossie Merab Ingabire, Fred Semitala, Moses R. Kamya, Damalie Nakanjako

“…Hospital based strategies to hasten cART initiation during hospitalization and electronic patient tracking systems could promote active linkage to HIV treatment programs, to prevent HIV/AIDS-associated mortality in resource-limited settings.…”
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Development and validation of a pragmatic measure of cocreation in research engagement: a study protocol by Bethany M Kwan, Carter Sevick, Cathleen Willging, Bryan J Weiner, Janice Tufte, Brooke Dorsey Holliman, Monica Perez Jolles, Danielle Ostendorf

“…A valid measure for evaluating the quality of the cocreation process can significantly promote inclusive research practices and outcomes.Methods and analysis The measure consists of two components: (1) an iterative group assessment to prioritise cocreation principles and identify specific activities for achieving those principles and (2) a survey assessing individual partner experience. …”
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Integrative analysis of 5-methylcytosine associated signature in papillary thyroid cancer by Ying Ding, Xinying Li, Wenlong Wang, Lei Cai

“…Additionally, we validate the downregulation of PPP1R12A-AS1 promotes proliferation and metastasis by activating the MAPK signaling pathway. Our research confirms that m5C-lncRNAs not only contribute to evaluating the prognosis of patients with PTC but also help predict immune cell infiltration and immunotherapy response.…”
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Про методологію просторової фіксації в дослідженнях книгописання в Україні XI–XVIII ст. by Віра Фрис

“…This makes it possible to reliably record the most active centers of the books copying on our territory. …”
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Beneficial Effects of <i>In Vitro</i> Reconstructed Human Gut Microbiota by Ginseng Extract Fermentation on Intestinal Cell Lines by Margherita Finazzi, Federica Bovio, Matilde Forcella, Marina Lasagni, Paola Fusi, Patrizia Di Gennaro

“…Among the natural compounds that we can introduce by the diet, <i>Panax ginseng</i> extract is one of the most utilized since it contains a vast number of bioactive molecules such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and polysaccharides that have been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-ageing, anti-cancer, and immunomodulatory activity. In this work, the ability of a <i>P. ginseng</i> extract in combination with a probiotic formulation was taken into consideration to evaluate its effects on the modulation of <i>in vitro</i> reconstructed human gut microbiota (HGM). …”
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Two-stage multi-objective framework for optimal operation of modern distribution network considering demand response program by Mohamed R. Elshenawy, Abdalla Mohamed, A. A. Ali, Magdi A. Mosa

“…Firstly, they empower consumers to actively oversee and regulate their energy consumption, resulting in substantial cost savings by minimizing usage during peak hours and enhancing overall efficiency. …”
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Comparative analysis of NR and NiR gene families reveals nitrite formation mechanisms in two Toona species by Yi Wei, Jianhua Dai, Yanru Fan, Hengfu Yin, Jun Liu, Xiaojiao Han

“…Conclusions The higher nitrite accumulation in T. sinensis compared to T. ciliata is attributed to its lower nitrite reductase activity, the expansion of the NR gene family, and the elevated expression of TsNR2 in the leaves. …”
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Month-to-Month Variability of Autumn Sea Ice in the Barents and Kara Seas and Its Relationship to Winter Air Temperature in China by Chuhan Lu, Kaili Li, Shaoqing Xie, Zhaomin Wang, Yujing Qin

“…This regional tropospheric warming results in a higher barotropic positive height anomaly over the Ural Mountains, and then more active cold advection from the high latitude affects East Asia.…”
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Effects of Soil Disinfection Using Chlorine Dioxide on Soil Fungal Communities in Apple Replant Fields and the Growth of <i>Malus hupehensis</i> Rehd. Seedlings by Gongshuai Wang, Yuxin Xie, Jinhui Lv, Susu Zhang, Chengmiao Yin, Yusong Liu, Zhiquan Mao

“…Additionally, the root length, surface area, volume, and number of root tips of the seedlings increased by 31.74%, 96.54%, 257.29%, and 85.29%, respectively. The activities of root-protective enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD), also increased to varying degrees, whereas the malondialdehyde (MDA) content was significantly reduced compared with the control treatment. …”
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The impact of anticoagulant-related bleeding on quality of life: Development of a novel measure based on perspectives from older adults. by Anna L Parks, Stacey L Slager, Amy M Cizik, Margaret C Fang, Mark A Supiano, Patti P Katz, Daniel M Witt

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Employing evidence-based methods for PROM development, we found that bleeding can have a marked impact on everyday activities, emotional wellbeing and interpersonal relations for older adults. …”
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Engagements étudiants en Algérie post-22 février. Sociohistoire d’un mouvement « désenchanté » by Siham Beddoubia

“…During the first months of the hirak, these students, whether or not they were members of existing student organisations, actively participated in the Tuesday and Friday marches. …”
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Using nutritional survey data to inform the design of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes in low-resource contexts: a cross-sectional analysis based on data from an adult Caribbean popu... by Jean Adams, Nigel Unwin, Ian Hambleton, Fumiaki Imamura, Rachel Harris, Miriam Alvarado, Angela Rose

“…Sixty percent (95% CI 54.6 to 65.4) of SSB-derived free sugars would be subject to the tax. …”
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Effect of meta-Topolin on morphological, physiochemical, and molecular dynamics during in vitro regeneration of Salix tetrasperma Roxb. by Zubair Altaf Reshi, Fohad Mabood Husain, Mehrun Nisha Khanam, Saad Bin Javed

“…Moreover, DPPH assay observed differential antioxidant activity of in vitro raised plantlets throughout the acclimatization period. …”
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Valorizing date seeds through ultrasonication to enhance quality attributes of dough and biscuit: Part 2 – Study on bioactive properties, sensory acceptance, in vitro gastrointesti... by Meththa Ranasinghe, Mariam Alghaithi, Constantinos Stathopoulos, Balan Sundarakani, Sajid Maqsood

“…Similar tendency was observed with antioxidant activity of dough and biscuit. TPC was higher in biscuits than dough, with the highest values of 0.46 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/g and 2.26 mg GAE/g in dough and biscuit, respectively. …”
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Protocol paper: randomized controlled trial of the smart online-to-offline model development for chronic diseases management through digital health in real world setting by Jae Eun Shin, Juho Choi, Heejung Lee, Suk-Won Lee, Juhwan Oh

“…Innovative digital health services have the potential to revolutionize chronic disease management by providing patients with real-time, personalized care and empowering them to take an active role in their health. There is a critical need to evaluate the effectiveness of such services. …”
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