Potential application areas and benefits of blockchain-enabled smart contracts adoption in infrastructure Public-private partnership (PPP) projects by Emmanuel Chidiebere Eze, Ernest Effah Ameyaw

“…It could serve as an essential resource to policymakers and industry professionals in their quest to improve PPP project performance and minimise failures.…”
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Cyclic Voltammetry and Oxidation Rate Studies of Ferrous Gluconate Complex Solutions for Preparation of Chitosan-Tripolyphosphate Microparticles by Noer Abyor Handayani, Elsa Anisa Krisanti, Sutrasno Kartohardjono, Kamarza Mulia

“…Furthermore, these findings suggest that spray drying is a preferable method to minimise the oxidation reaction.…”
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Maximising informativeness for target capture-based phylogenomics in Erica (Ericaceae) by Seth D. Musker, Nicolai M. Nürk, Michael D. Pirie

“…We designed a target set for Erica phylogenomics intended to maximise informativeness and minimise paralogy while maintaining universality by including genes from the widely used Angiosperms353 set. …”
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Audit of Antibiotic Prescribing Practices for Neonatal Sepsis and Measurement of Outcome in New Born Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital by Priti Jagdishbhai Tank, Anjumanara Omar, Rachel Musoke

“…Auditing of antibiotic use is necessary to reduce misuse and minimise development of antibiotic resistance. Objectives. …”
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RISK MANAGEMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINANCIAL POTENTIAL OF BUSINESS ENTITIES by Nadiia Davydenko, Alina Buriak, Natalia Wasilewska, Mirosław Wasilewski

“…Such a fund may include funds that can be used for replanting crops, repairing infrastructure, reimbursing losses from animal epidemics and other needs. It is proposed to minimise the risks with the help of insurance. Insurance can be provided at different levels: from crop insurance to emergency insurance. …”
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MODERN TECHNOLOGIES OF WINE PRODUCTION IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL WARMING AND ORGANIC APPROACH IN VINEYARD by N. Kamenieva, O. Verechuk

“…The biggest and most meaningful challenge facing winemaking science in the context of global warming at wineries today is to minimise the impact of rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall in the vineyard. …”
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Government Responses to COVID-19: A Comparative Analysis of Visegrad Countries by Zafer Koca

“…Timing is a key success factor in the fight against the pandemics and helps minimise the consequences thereof. Originality/Value: The study aims to contribute a detailed and comparative analysis of government responses and challenges of V4 countries in the fight against Covid-19 in the initial stage of the outbreak. …”
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Research review and transcriptomic insights into Benzalkonium chloride inhalation and disease association by Jun Woo Kim, Min Seok Kim, Ha Ryong Kim

“…These findings highlight the need for further research on the health impacts of BKC, particularly its long-term effects, and underscore the importance of regulating its use to minimise the potential health risks associated with exposure via inhalation.…”
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Elements of reflection on education for sustainable development 30 years after the Bruntland Report by Joanna Kostecka, Maria Cyrankowska, Agnieszka Podolak, Brygida Kowalska

“…It is often underestimated, although the media clearly emphasise the need to solve current problems in such a way as to minimise the negative effects of sustainability-related decisions made on the economic, social, and ecological dimensions of life. …”
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Analgesic effect of intravesical lignocaine in urology surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Ka T. Ng, Wei E. Lim, Wan Y. Teoh, Ahmad N. B. Fadzli, Mohd F. B. Z. Abidin

“…Background and Aims: Recent trials showed that transurethral lignocaine for bladder irrigation provides excellent analgesic effects and can minimise catheter-related bladder discomfort. The primary objective was to determine the efficacy of intravesical lignocaine on the incidence of catheter-related bladder discomfort in adult patients undergoing urologic surgery. …”
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Metallurgical Processing of CoCrFeNi High-Entropy Alloy by P. Müller, A. Zadera, L. Čamek, M. Myška, V. Pernica

“…In order to achieve optimum alloy properties, it is necessary to minimise their content using various metallurgical processes The aim of the work was the metallurgical processing of CoCrFeNi alloy melted from scrap metal in an induction furnace. …”
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Peptide nucleic acid (PNA) clamps reduce amplification of host chloroplast and mitochondria rRNA gene sequences and increase detected diversity in 16S rRNA gene profiling analysis... by Usman Hussain, Jim Downie, Amy Ellison, Sandra Denman, James McDonald, Marine C. Cambon

“…Here, we applied a universal chloroplast (p)PNA clamp and a newly designed mitochondria (m)PNA clamp to minimise host chloroplast and mitochondria amplification in 16S rRNA gene amplicon profiles of leaf, bark and root tissue of two oak species (Quercus robur and Q. petraea). …”
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Count-rate management in 131I SPECT/CT calibration by Staffan Jacobsson Svärd, Cecilia Hindorf, Joachim N. Nilsson

“…Calibration at low count rates should also be avoided to minimise detrimental effects from e.g. background counts and statistical fluctuations. …”
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Exploring the potential impact of the proposed UK TV and online food advertising regulations: a concept mapping study by Jean Adams, Martin White, Peter Scarborough, Richard Smith, Emma J Boyland, Hannah Forde

“…It also illustrates potential weaknesses in the design and implementation of the regulations that could result in little substantial difference to public health.Conclusions Prior to the regulations’ initial implementation or subsequent iterations, they could be altered to maximise the potential for reinforcing adaptations, minimise the potential for undermining adaptations and ensure they cover a wide range of advertising opportunities and foods. …”
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Appointment of forensic examinations in the course of investigation of criminal offences related to raiding by S. A. Tiulieniev

“…Establishment and development of the economic security of the state requires taking effective measures to counteract and minimise the negative impact of criminal offences that encroach on public relations in the areas of economic activity, legal activities of business entities, professional activities of public administration entities, etc. …”
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Absence of an Oral Hearing in Administrative Disputes: by Mario Rašić

“…Findings: Administrative courts should prioritise procedural justice and equality of arms, even when there is no clear need for oral hearings, especially if one of the parties requests to appear before the court. To minimise damaging discretion, both parties should consent to relinquishing the right to an oral hearing, which should be mandatory by default. …”
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Impact of Post-Thaw Incubation Time of Frozen Embryos on Clinical Pregnancy Rate by G. Geovin Ranji, Kundavi Shankar, Yamini Asokan, Geetha Veerasigamani, Rashmi Gingade Vittal, Nithya M. Naaram, KR Hema Niveda

“…Background: Vitrification of embryos following a single-controlled ovarian stimulation has been the strategy practised now in many in vitro fertilisation clinics to minimise the risk of early ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome, to reduce multiple pregnancy rates and to improve cumulative pregnancy rates. …”
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Features of the formation of an effective mechanism of public administration of health care institutions in the context of medical care for military personnel by N. V. Humenna, N. M. Kalyniuk

“…It is substantiated that the mechanism of public administration of healthcare facilities providing medical care to military personnel should be aimed at observing human rights in the field of healthcare under martial law to ensure the protection of public health, prevent suffering and minimise the consequences of the conflict. The author establishes that the key to ensuring the exercise of the military personnel’s rights to health care and medical assistance is their awareness of these rights and the mechanisms for their exercise. …”
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When is synthetic sufficient? Ethical considerations and alternatives in simulation-based ultrasound education by Andrea J. Doyle, Claire M. Condron

“…In response to these challenges, the principles of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement (the 3Rs) have emerged as guiding standards to minimise the impact of animal use in research and education. …”
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Applying the photovoice method with adolescents in mining areas in rural Mozambique: critical reflections and lessons learned by Olga Cambaco, Hermínio Cossa, Andrea Farnham, Eusébio Macete, Mirko S. Winkler, Karin Gross, Khátia Munguambe

“…Future studies should explore strategies to minimise the role of the power dynamics that affect the engagement and contribution of adolescents in advocating for necessary and meaningful changes. …”
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