Barriers to uptake of harm reduction techniques for GBMSM who use drugs in night-clubs and sex-on-premises venues in London and the Southeast: a mixed-methods, qualitative study by Stephen Naulls, K. Oniti, J. Eccles, J. M. Stone

“…This research suggests that coordinated efforts with local government and policy reform are crucial to fostering safer environments for GBMSM.…”
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The adverse impact of chemo-radiotherapy on the quality of life of oral cancer patients: A review by Rishima Bhutani, Ravindra Singh, Anushka Mishra, Priya Baluni

“…Psychological interventions, palliative care and other such efforts can help improve the QoL of Oral cancer patients.…”
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The Principle of Transparency in the Ukrainian Decentralisation Reform by Sergii Slukhai, Liudmyla Demydenko, Yuliia Nakonechna, Tetiana Borshchenko

“…We find that the local officials overstate the existing level of budget transparency in their communities and are not proactive in their efforts to raise it. The importance of this article lies in substantiating the need for making budget transparency a priority for local officials, as well as in detailing the activity of the state and the local community in this field …”
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Genetic Performance and General Combining Ability of Oil Palm Deli dura x AVROS pisifera Tested on Inland Soils by A. Noh, M. Y. Rafii, G. Saleh, A. Kushairi, M. A. Latif

“…The narrow genetic base of these materials was the main obstacle in breeding and population improvement. However, efforts have been made to introgress this material with the vast oil palm germplasm collections of MPOB for rectifying the problem.…”
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Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review by Mohammad Reza Saeb, Ehsan Bakhshandeh, Hossein Ali Khonakdar, Edith Mäder, Christina Scheffler, Gert Heinrich

“…Our survey demonstrated that most widespread efforts ever made to represent multifarious surface-treated MWCNTs have not been directed towards preparation of epoxy nanocomposites, but they could result in property synergism.…”
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Analysis of Vegetation Restoration Potential and Its Influencing Factors on the Loess Plateau: Based on the Potential Realization Model and Spatial Dubin Model by Chao Wang, Lili Han, Youjun He, Yu Zhang, Maomao Zhang

“…The study’s findings are expected to contribute to the development of a scientific basis for adjusting the vegetation restoration policy on the Loess Plateau and enhancing ecological restoration efforts.…”
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Exercise of Civil-Law Rights: Categories in the Context of Their Digitalization by V. L. Volfson

“…In the author’s view, efforts to overcome it by expanding the concept of subjective rights and the principles of contract law will not succeed. …”
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Diversity of fish caught in Pangkalan Susu’s Marine, Langkat District, North Sumatera Province by Syahriani Hasibuan Julia, Enggar Susetya Ipanna, Fauzia Dewinta Astrid, Mellyginta Sinuhaji Simpati, Handayani Fitri

“…The diversity of fish in Pangkalan Susu illustrates the wealth of fish in sea obtained from fishing efforts carried out by fishermen at the high demand of the community. …”
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Habitat suitability modeling and conservation status of Salvadora oleoides and Tamarix aphylla in tropical thorn forest. by Majid Hussain, Hassan Akhtar, Zafeer Saqib, Muhammad Tayyab Khan, Zarak Khan Afridi, Hasnain Afzal, Ume Habiba, Sangam Khalil, Ghulam Raza, Hamid Ur Rahman, Sher Shah, Muhammad Sohail Yousaf, Tahani Awad Alahmadi

“…In conclusion, concerted efforts to map, understand habitat suitability, and raise awareness of endangered species in the tropical thorn forest are crucial for effective conservation planning and resource allocation in the face of climate change.…”
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PERAN DINAS PERHUBUNGAN DALAM PENGELOLAAN PERPARKIRAN GUNA MENINGKATKAN RETRIBUSI PARKIR DI KABUPATEN GRESIK by Rozy Akbar, Susi Hardjati

“…The results of the study show that the Department of Transportation in managing parking has an important role in increasing parking fees in Gresik Regency. With the efforts made by the Gresik Regency transportation service with all its policies, regional income in the Gresik Regency parking retribution sector has increased. …”
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Restoration of tropical dry forest: an analysis of constraints and successes across a highly threatened biome by Natalia Mesa-Sierra, Marinés de la Peña-Domene, Julio Campo, Christian P. Giardina

“…Supporting large numbers of native, often endemic species, fragments of TDF serve as important but precarious refugia. There are global efforts to restore this once extensive forest type, but the impact of TDF restoration on biodiversity and ecosystem function is poorly understood. …”
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Signals of propaganda-Detecting and estimating political influences in information spread in social networks. by Alon Sela, Omer Neter, Václav Lohr, Petr Cihelka, Fan Wang, Moti Zwilling, John Phillip Sabou, Miloš Ulman

“…We seek here to detect efforts to manipulate the spread of information in social networks, by one of the fundamental macro-scale properties of rhetoric-repetitiveness. …”
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Peptide-Based Vaccination Therapy for Rheumatic Diseases by Bin Wang, Shiju Chen, Qing Zheng, Yuan Liu, Guixiu Shi

“…This review is aimed at providing a brief overview of the recent advances in peptide-based vaccination therapy for rheumatic diseases. Tremendous efforts have been made to develop effective peptide-based vaccinations against rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), while studies in other rheumatic diseases are still limited. …”
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Emergence of a novel porcine pestivirus with potential for cross-species transmission in China, 2023 by Li-shuang Deng, Tong Xu, Zhi-wen Xu, Ling Zhu

“…Strengthening monitoring and prevention efforts for PAAPeV is crucial. Our findings greatly increase the understanding of pestivirus diversity and its broader pathogen spectrum.…”
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Financial Literacy: a Comparative Analysis Between Employees and Farmers by Suwandi Suwandi, Muhammad Syarif

“…A significant implication is that there must be new ideas in efforts to internalize financial literacy for farmers, considering the complexity of farmers' businesses that are vulnerable to financial risks. …”
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Resistance Modulation Action, Time-Kill Kinetics Assay, and Inhibition of Biofilm Formation Effects of Plumbagin from Plumbago zeylanica Linn by Emmanuel B. A. Adusei, Reimmel K. Adosraku, James Oppong-Kyekyeku, Cedric D. K. Amengor, Yakubu Jibira

“…There is therefore the need for renewed efforts into antimicrobial discovery and development to combat the menace. …”
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What facilitates a sense of belonging amongst Australian teachers? by Kelly-Ann Allen, Fiona Longmuir, Megan G. Thorn, Ebony Melzak, Emily Berger, Beatriz Gallo Cordoba, Michael Phillips, Andrea Reupert

“…This study aimed to investigate teachers' sense of belonging in the Australian educational context.Method A sample of 3,206 teachers answered a survey with open-ended questions that were analysed using thematic analysis.Results The analysis identified six key themes influencing teachers' sense of belonging: Interpersonal relationships (peer relationships, student and parent relationships); Support and collaboration (providing and receiving support; team dynamics and collaborative efforts); Professional and personal growth (influence and contribution to society, professional learning opportunities, individual professional identity and characteristics); Institutional factors (leadership support, positive school environment, employment stability), Motivators (teaching passion, acknowledgment and appreciation); and External networks (engagement in professional networks).Conclusions The findings provide insights into strategies for enhancing teacher belonging, with potential implications for improving retention and addressing teacher shortages.…”
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia by Daniel Tadesse, Getinet Masresha, Ermias Lulekal, Asmamaw Alemu

“…Therefore, sustainable utilization, conservation efforts, and collaboration among stakeholders are necessary for the future use of WEPs. …”
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Biotechnology breakthroughs: Revolutionizing oral cancer treatment by Safin Hussein, Karzan Qurbani, Haider Hamzah, Seenaa Ali, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed

“…Achieving this goal requires collaborative efforts and continued exploration to optimize treatment effectiveness and elevate patient survival rates.…”
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A review of the structured framework for sustainability audits in manufacturing organizations by Dharmendra Hariyani, Poonam Hariyani, Sanjeev Mishra, Milind Kumar Sharma

“…Despite these growing efforts, the existing literature reveals significant gaps in methodologies and guidelines for effective audits. …”
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