Application of ursodeoxycholic acid at non-alcoholic and alcohol-induced steatohepatitis by Ye. A. Fedos’ina, M. V. Mayevskaya

“…To cite the literature data, confirming efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) at alcoholic and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).Original positions. Prevalence of liver steatosis as pathomorphologic substrate of various liver diseases is quite high, however the special attention is given to patients with signs of inflammation and fibrosis, i.e. with confirmed alcohol-induced and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. …”
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Hipotiroidismo Felino: Reporte de caso clínico by Natalia Cazaux, Maria Carolina Miguel, Lourdes Viqueira Sánchez, Rebeca Melendez, Alberto Ramón Meder

“…Dentro de las endocrinopatías más frecuentes en felinos, el hipotiroidismo es de baja prevalencia. Los orígenes del hipotiroidismo pueden ser, adquirido o congénito, siendo esta última la causa más frecuente en felinos. …”
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An improved TDM-based controller for a multilevel three-phase active frontend with variable DC ratios: The extended Negev rectifier by Eli Barbie, Dmitry Baimel

“…The new controller expands the Negev rectifier to attain a DC-link supply of either Equal DC Sources (EDCS) or Unequal DC Sources (UDCS) with variable DC ratios up to 1:5 while preserving the power factor correction functionality of the original Negev rectifier and reducing its switching frequency by more than 50 %. …”
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SUSTENTABILIDADE NA GESTÃO DA ORGANIZAÇÃO “COOPERATIVA DOS BARQUEIROS AUTÔNOMOS DA COSTA DA LAGOA” by Gabriel Bertimes Di Bernardi Lopes, Luciana Francisco de Abreu Ronconi, Gisela Rabelo Farias, Keite Kelle de Morais Gewinski

“…Os resultados revelaram que a gestão da cooperativa apresenta características de sustentabilidade, pelo facto de ser liderada por uma população tradicional com origens nas ilhas dos Açores (Portugal), e pelo seu papel de empoderamento da comunidade local. …”
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A systematic review on concentration of residential indoor air metals and health risk assessment by Ali Momen, Arezo Rezaie, Roohollah Rostami

“… This review evaluates metal concentrations in indoor air within residential buildings, focusing on original research published in English from 2010 to 2022. …”
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Lipotoxicity and metabolic disorders at obesity by V. T. Ivashkin, M. V. Mayevskaya

“…To discuss relation of obesity to phenomena of insulin resistance and lipotoxicity, and to demonstrate main therapeutic directions of their correction.Original positions. The most serious metabolic disorders related to obesity, include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), diabetes mellitus, systemic hypertension with gradual development of heart failure, dyslipidemia, night apnea, etc. …”
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Information quality and students’ academic performance: the mediating roles of perceived usefulness, entertainment and social media usage by Abdallah M. M. Badr, Badr Saleh Al-Abdi, Maged Rfeqallah, Rozilah Kasim, Faisal A. M. Ali

“…Thus, educational stakeholders, such as university authorities, the government, and parents and guardians, should recognize social media as a tool for achieving educational objectives. Originality/value The study enhances the application of UTAUT2 by examining how factors that influence the adoption of technology are connected to the subsequent influence of that adoption on students’ learning and conduct.…”
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Assessment of air pollutants when burning alternative fuels by Olena Levytska, Artem Sikorsky

“…The studies conducted by the authors stimulate the choice of alternative energy sources, which is an economically profitable and environmentally sound action. Originality / Value. The comparative characteristics of alternative and traditional fuels are relevant due to the exhaustibility of traditional fuels. …”
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Preferences of melanoma patients to accept adjuvant therapy and toxicity – a qualitative substudy of the GerMelaTox-A project by Toni Maria Janke, Laura Moysig, Christine Blome, Katharina C. Kähler

“…The cluster “emotions and feelings” described optimism and hope but also mental strain originating from possible treatment options. Conclusion Patients in our study indicate high willingness to undergo adjuvant therapy, even when facing toxicity. …”
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El regreso de Túpac Katari. Bolivia y los procesos de transformación global del capitalismo by Iñigo Errejón Galván, Jesús Espasandín López, Pablo Iglesias Turrión

“…Lo que está ocurriendo en Bolivia es, a nuestro juicio, la cristalización institucional de un conjunto de procesos que convergieron en la apertura de un ciclo de luchas anti-neoliberales iniciado en el año 2000. Los orígenes y efectos de este «ciclo rebelde» trascienden la escala estatal aún cuando ésta represente su espacio de materialización más visible. …”
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Risk factor clusters for non-communicable diseases in adolescents in Eastern Cape, South Africa by Avela Mathe, Maya M. van Gent, Leon R. van Niekerk

“…Contribution: This Study provides original insights into the interplay between gender, SES and perceived stress in shaping NCD risk among South African adolescents.…”
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Ultrafine dendritic Cu particles for extremely fast pressure-assisted sintering under air and pore-free bond lines by Sang Hoon Jung, Jong-Hyun Lee

“…The synthesized ultrafine dendrites exhibited slightly larger d50 values than their original counterparts; however, as aggregates of smaller nanoparticles, they demonstrated significantly finer morphologies and more than two-fold larger surface area per unit weight. …”
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Perceptions of asset managers on corporate social responsibility challenges and opportunities by Kara Nel, Pierre D. Erasmus, Nadia Mans-Kemp

“…Practical implications: Corporate leaders are urged to increasingly engage with asset managers and collaborate with stakeholders from the private sector to address prominent sustainability issues and to capitalise on related opportunities. Originality/value: This research contributes four considerations to the limited body of knowledge on the unique CSR challenges and opportunities pertaining to the investment decisions of an influential stakeholder group, namely asset managers in South Africa.…”
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Diurnal Variation of Chemical Characteristics and Source Identification of Fine Particles in the Kaohsiung Harbor by Yu-Lun Tseng, Kwok-Wai Wong, Chung-Shin Yuan, Chitsan Lin

“…Crustal elements dominated the metallic content of PM2.5, but trace elements mainly originated from anthropogenic sources. The V/Ni ratios of PM2.5 in the Kaohsiung Harbor were generally higher than 2.0. …”
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Integrated Identification and Efficient Use of Biodiversity in Mountainous Regions by Mehdiyeva A. M., Mahmudova Z. A., Rustamova D. F., Mansurova D., Juraeva G.

“…Using a number of analytical research methods (hydrogeological, geochemical, geophysical, isotope, computer (mathematical) modeling and others) to solve these problems, we determine the foci of formation of reservoir conditions in individual horizons, migration routes, as well as quantitative and qualitative parameters of thermal waters. …”
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Sol–gel synthesis of TiO2 doped with chromium: photocatalytic degradation of tartrazine by Ana E. Cardozo, Elsa M. Farfán Torres, Graciela V. Morales, Edgardo L. Sham

“… Photocatalysis is an advanced oxidation method that allows the removal of aqueous pollutants of different origins. However, its application on an industrial scale is limited due to the requirement of excitation sources in UV frequency. …”
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INCREASING VALUE-BASED COMPANY POTENTIAL: THE GROUNDS OF A FULL-SCALE ASSESSMENT by Romans Dyakons, Vsevolods Karajevs, Rostislavs Kopitovs

“…The novelty of the study lies in the development of a comprehensive document containing instructions for experts on implementing measures aimed at improving performance by eliminating the shortcomings of the original version of the real control system. The existence of the standard allows for a well-founded conclusion to be drawn regarding the organisation's performance through a combination of cost indicators designed to meet conditionally specified standards and dimensionless indicators of process capability that belong to the category of objectively defined standards. …”
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El microfinanciamiento: una alternativa en el combate a la pobreza extrema en Sonora by Luis Rentería Guerrero

“…Replicar el modelo Grameen en el México rural es un reto que exige importantes adaptaciones al modelo original. Las diferencias sociales, culturales y religiosas entre México y Bangladesh exigen consideraciones especiales al establecer los métodos administrativos y operativos de un programa de crédito del estilo Grameen. …”
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Microchimie comparative des otolithes et des écailles de saumon Atlantique (<i>Salmo salar</i>) by Matthias VIGNON, Gilles BAREILLE, Christophe PEYCHERAN, Hélène TABOURET

“…Pour répondre à cet enjeu, la composition microchimique de certaines structures biominérales permet chez les poissons de déterminer l’origine spatiale (rivière natale) des individus. Les otolithes (structures calcifiées présentent dans l'oreille interne des poissons) sont généralement utilisés à cet effet mais leur extraction est létale. …”
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Water quality prediction and carbon reduction mechanisms in wastewater treatment in Northwest cities using Random Forest Regression model by Jingjing Sun, Xin Guan, Xiaojun Sun, Xiaojing Cao, Yepei Tan, Jiarong Liao

“…Using bootstrap sampling, the RFR model generates multiple training subsets from the original data and randomly selects subsets of variables to construct regression trees. …”
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