Evaluating the impact of a multicountry interprofessional training programme to improve HIV knowledge and clinical confidence among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a cohort study by Jehan Z Budak, Ian Couper, Michael Reid, Deborah von Zinkernagel, Elsie Kiguli-Malwadde, Maeve Forster, Shayanne Martin, Evelyn Chilemba, Keneilwe Motlhatlhedi, Jessica Celentano, Clara Haruzivishe, David Sears, Judy N. Khanyola, Mmoloki Molwantwa, Fred Semitala, Marietjie de Villiers, Abigail Kazembe

“…The findings are notable given the size and geographical reach and demonstration of sustained confidence and knowledge retention post course completion. …”
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Determination of technical condition of high-pressure pump and injectors of MAN B&W 6S50MC-C marine diesel engine by changing the pressure and temperature in pipeline by L. Yu. Volkova

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Le développement des agricultures durables dans la région andine de Cusco : quelle proximité socio-économique entre conseillers agricoles, producteurs et consommateurs ? by Margaux Girard

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Combining Hyperspectral Imaging and a Transparent Hydroponics Bed to Analyze Growth and Age Distribution Dynamics of Entire Root Systems in Leafy Vegetables under In Situ Production Conditions by Ziyi Jin, Daisuke Yasutake, Yuki Sago, Tadashige Iwao, Gaku Yokoyama, Tomoyoshi Hirota

“…Existing methods of observing plant roots are often limited by their inability to monitor the physiological information of root system under actual agricultural conditions. To address this limitation, we developed a novel method that enables nonlaboratory monitoring of the growth characteristics of crop root systems. …”
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A Novel Gridless Non-Uniform Linear Array Direction of Arrival Estimation Approach Based on the Improved Alternating Descent Conditional Gradient Algorithm for Automotive Radar System by Mingxiao Shao, Yizhe Fan, Yan Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Jie Zhao, Bingchen Zhang

“…Then, we construct a mapping function for the signal sources in the continuous domain and perform conditional gradient descent in the neighborhood of each signal source, addressing the bias introduced by the off-grid effect. …”
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Assessing the feasibility of measuring residents’ quality of life in English care homes and the construct validity and internal consistency of measures completed by staff proxy: a cross-sectional study by Claire Goodman, Julienne Meyer, Karen Spilsbury, Barbara Hanratty, Rachael Carroll, Adam L Gordon, Gizdem Akdur, Anne Killett, Jennifer Burton, Ann-Marie Towers, Stacey Rand, Nick Smith, Sinead Palmer, Stephen Allan, Lucy Anne Webster

“…Cronbach’s alpha indicated adequate internal consistency (α ≥0.70) for the ASCOT-Proxy-Resident, ICECAP-O and EQ-5D-5L proxy. …”
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Length-weight relationship, condition factors and reproductive biology of the spineless cuttlefish Sepiella inermis (Ferussac & d’Orbigny, 1848) in the southeastern regions of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh by Roksana Jahan, Md. Nasim Mahmud

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End of the world brane dynamics in holographic 4d N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 4 SU(N) with 3d N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 2 boundary conditions by Jesús Huertas, Angel M. Uranga

“…Abstract We consider 4d N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 4 SU(N) super Yang-Mills on half-space with boundary conditions defined by configurations of Gaiotto-Witten NS5- and D5-branes modded out by a rotated orientifold 5-plane breaking an extra half of the supersymmetries. …”
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Energy Efficiency of Using Hybrid Heating Points in Conditions of Integration of Electrical and Thermal Networks of Urban Neighborhoods.... by A. V. Sednin, M. I. Pozdnyakova

“…When integrating electricity and heat supply systems, it is advisable to consider options for only night-time electricity consumption or night-time consumption plus consumption during the hours of daytime failures of the electricity consumption schedule. …”
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Normothermic Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion with Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Conditioned Medium Improves Myocardial Tissue Protection in Rat Donation after Circulatory Death Hearts by Zifeng Zeng, Liwei Xu, Yu Xu, Yongsheng Ruan, Deshen Liu, Jiale Li, Chuanjie Niu, Shaoyi Zheng, Pengyu Zhou, Zezhou Xiao

“…Recent studies have demonstrated that conditioned medium (CM) derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) has the potential of reducing organ I/R injury. …”
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Neuroprotective Effect of Wharton’s Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Conditioned Medium (WJMSC-CM) on Diabetes-Associated Cognitive Impairment by Improving Oxidative Stress, Neuroinflammation, and Apoptosis by Zohre Aghaei, Narges Karbalaei, Mohammad Reza Namavar, Masoud Haghani, Mahboobeh Razmkhah, Mahdi Khorsand Ghaffari, Marzieh Nemati

“…In the current study, we aimed to examine the effects of Wharton’s jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cell-conditioned medium (WJMSC-CM) on learning and memory, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and histological changes in the hippocampus of diabetic rats. …”
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AN APPLICATION OF A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING (CRT) APPROACH TO DRAMA TEACHING BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM: A STUDY AMIDST THE NEW NORMAL CONDITION OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC by Alfriani Ndandara, Erny S.N. Hambandima

“…This research is entitled An Application of Cultural Responsive Teaching (Crt) Approach To Drama Teaching: A Study Amidst the New Normal Conditions of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The approach was introduced by Geneva Gay (2011: 188-214) as an approach that emphasizes the importance of learning based on students’ cultural backgrounds. …”
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Understanding the Dynamics of consumer behaviour and purchase intentions for Green Cosmetic Products in North India: A Gender-Neutral Approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Babita Rawat, Ambica Prakash Mani, Dhani Shanker Chaubey, Neha Singh, Aditi Singh

“…Growing awareness of harmful toxins in traditional cosmetics is leading consumers to prefer natural alternatives. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing Indian consumers’ buying behaviour and purchase intentions toward green cosmetics, focusing on both male and female consumers. …”
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Author Correction: Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on reducing perceived fatigue among adults with chronic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Ioulia Barakou, Kandianos Emmanouil Sakalidis, Ulric Sena Abonie, Tracy Finch, Katie L. Hackett, Florentina Johanna Hettinga

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Preparation and Investigation of a Novel Organic Polymer Consisting of 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxy as a Cathode Active Material in Li-Ion Batteries by Emre Biçer, Atilla Öktemer

“…In the present study, a novel organic polymer consisting of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl group as an electroactive center is employed by synthesizing it from a commercially ready polymer. …”
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No Consistent Evidence for Between- and Within-Person Associations Between Objective Social Media Screen Time and Body Image Dissatisfaction: Insights From a Daily Diary Study by Adalia Y. H. Goh, Andree Hartanto, K. T. A. Sandeeshwara Kasturiratna, Nadyanna M. Majeed

“…Through multilevel modeling, our analysis revealed no significant within- or between-person associations between social media screen time and body image dissatisfaction, a finding consistent across all platforms. In addition, the lack of association between social media screen time and body image dissatisfaction was consistent across several exploratory moderators such as sex, self-esteem, and perfectionistic self-presentation. …”
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A comparative study of the effect of physical-social factors on the quality of life of residents of different types of housing in quarantine conditions (Case study: different types of housing in Tehran). by jamaleddin honarvar, sara jalalian

“…Housing, as the primary needs of mankind and providing his satisfaction, plays an essential role in improving the quality of life. In these conditions, the "home quarantine or social distance plan" is the only way to interrupt the transmission chain, this research seeks to examine the physical-social factors in the quality of today's homes (including a variety of species of housing) for long-term presence of humans in The conditions are quarantine. …”
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Mise en œuvre des tiers-lieux d’activités : de réels effets sur les conditions d’activités dans les territoires non métropolitains ? by Lauren Baceiredo

“…The results presented show positive signals regarding the effects of coworking spaces on territorial development, the rural economy, and business conditions but do not allow us to affirm their real contribution to the rebalancing of territories.…”
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Examining the Leverage Effect, Dynamic Conditional Correlation, and Volatility Spillover Among Selected Indices of the Tehran Stock Exchange: Evidence from the ARMA-DCC-GJR-GARCH Model by Gholamhosein Golarzi, Seyed Ramin Abolfazli

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Protection of stainless steel surfaces in desalination units against corrosion during acid cleaning under dynamic conditions by using lavender angustifolia extract as a green inhibitor by M. A. Deyab, Q. Mohsen

“…The primary aim is to evaluate the efficacy of LAE in mitigating corrosion in a 5.0 M HCl solution under dynamic conditions. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis identified key components of the LAE extract that contribute to corrosion inhibition, including linalyl acetate (41.7%), linalool (13.6%), 1,8-cineole (8.3%), β-ocimene (6.2%), terpinen-4-ol (5.7%), lavandulyl acetate (7.5%), and camphor (4.7%). …”
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