Rethinking Eurovision Song Contest as a Clash of Cultures by Zeynep Merve ŞIVGIN

“…Despite often being considered as “kitsch”, the contest refers more than of an ordinary song competition. The artists who participate in the contest compete for the country they represent rather than an individual race which takes “national identity” more on stage. …”
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Low Self-Confidence and Diabetes Mismanagement in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Mediate the Relationship between Behavioral Problems and Elevated HbA1c by Minke M. A. Eilander, Maartje de Wit, Joost Rotteveel, Frank J. Snoek

“…Results. 88 youths with T1D, age 11–15 y, participated. The relation between both overall problem behavior and externalizing behavior problems and HbA1c was mediated through confidence in diabetes self-care and mismanagement (a1b1+a2b2  path; point estimate = 0.50 BCa CI 95% 0.25–0.85; a1b1+a2b2  path; point estimate = 0.73 BCa CI 95% 0.36–1.25). …”
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Tacrolimus Concentration Is Effectively Predicted Using Combined Clinical and Genetic Factors in the Perioperative Period of Kidney Transplantation and Associated with Acute Reject... by Fang Cheng, Qiang Li, Zheng Cui, Zhendi Wang, Fang Zeng, Yu Zhang

“…Tacrolimus has unpredictable pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics, which are partially attributed to CYP3A5 polymorphism. The potential effects of clinical factors in the postoperative period of transplantation on tacrolimus PK and those of early tacrolimus PK variability on clinical outcomes are yet to be clarified. …”
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Rapid Built-up of PM10 in the Ambient Air of the Leeward Side Resulting from Strong Pressure Gradient Force Associated with Density Current by Wei-Kuo Soong, Chung-Hsuang Hung

“…Some studies have indicated that the leeward side effect’s weak flow and subsidence play major roles in inducing high PM10 (particulate matter with a diameter of ≤ 10 µm) in southern Taiwan during winter due to topographic blocking. …”
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“Cualquier movimiento revolucionario podrá contar con Cuba”: la construcción del nacionalismo internacionalista cubano durante el Año de la Solidaridad (1966) by Alberto García Molinero

“…The novelty of such a historical look grants a marked ground-breaking character to the present article: the notion is rescued and analyzed from hitherto unknown voices coming from diverse spheres of Cuban society and partially explored repositories, such as Archivo Histórico del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos or Archivo Histórico de la Organización de Solidaridad de los Pueblos de África, Asia y América Latina, known (by its Spanish acronym) as the ospaaal. …”
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Gestión de recursos humanos y globalización by Williams Aranguren A.

“…A la gestión de los recursos humanos, partícipe de este proceso, le corresponde implementar los cambios en su materia, aunque probablemente su participación en la toma de decisiones haya sido muy limitada o en el peor de los casos, nula. …”
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Association between nutritional status, daily nutrition delivery and clinical outcomes of critically ill adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit: a protocol for Isfahan... by Awat Feizi, Sabrina Schlesinger, Nafiseh Shokri-Mashhadi, Somayeh Rajaii, Milad Nasiri Jounaghani

“…Patient data recorded in the electronic survey will be documented pseudonymously using de-identified patient ID codes, and authorised staff at each participating site will have access to only their identifiable data. …”
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Effectiveness of Malaysia football DNA application on the performance of players under 16 years by Hadi Syahmi Hamzah, Zulakbal Abd Karim, Abdul Rahaman, Fakrul Hazely Ismail, Amin Akbar

“…A total of eight coaches from among teachers were involved as study participants and were interviewed to obtain data. Result: Based on the research conducted, it was found that the level of effectiveness of football DNA application among coaches consisting of teachers emerged into three themes, namely coach competence, coach management and coach leadership. …”
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Examining the Association of Personality Traits and Grit on Greek Students’ Wellbeing in Higher Education by Eirene Katsarou, Paraskevi Chatzipanagiotou

“…Adopting a cross-sectional research design, this study seeks to explore undergraduate students’ academic wellbeing within a Greek academic context by identifying profiles of academic wellbeing as reported by participants in our sample, examine the extent to which these profiles differ by their demographic characteristics, personality traits, and grit, and determine the effects of the big five personality traits and grit on student wellbeing. …”
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User avoidance behavior in pharmaceutical e-commerce intelligent customer service: a stressor-strain-outcome perspective by Jing Jia, Lu Chen, Chengzhen Wu, Manling Xiao

“…It expands the boundaries of technology acceptance research by focusing on ICS use and avoidance in high-risk environments.MethodA total of 418 valid questionnaires were collected from participants, ensuring data quality through rigorous screening. …”
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BOARD CHARACTERISTICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA by Aliyu Abubakar, Yunusa Nasiru, Umar Abubakar

“…It was recommended that the management of listed oil and gas companies need to have more independent outside directors on the board to enhance monitoring and CSR performance. Also, higher participation of female on the board will improve CSR performance because of their concern for environmental issues. …”
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Сhallenges of the modern model of formation and implementation of the Russian state innovation policy by A. N. Gusarova, D. Yu. Znamenskiy

“…The state innovation policy of modern Russia has been analyzed in the article. The problems of the existing model of formation and implementation of the state innovation policy have been considered. …”
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Studi Fenomenologi: Pengalaman Interaksi Sosial Lansia Dengan Sesama Lansia Dan Pengasuh Di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha ‘Sabai Nan Aluih’ Sicincin Kabupaten Padang Pariaman Tahun 20... by Debby Sinthania, Emil Huriani, Gusti Sumarsih

“…It is suggested that caregivers provide more intensive and proactive social assistance, be more flexible, and actively participate in every nursing activity. It is also recommended that nursing leadership offer training for elderly social workers and further research in quantitative social interaction according to the identified themes. …”
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The impact of different ankle positions on postural balance and weight-bearing distributions during different kneeling positions by Hande Guney Deniz, Gizem İrem Kınıklı, Fırat Tan, Gamze Arın Bal, Ezgi Ünüvar Yüksel, Sibel Bozgeyik, Ferhat Öztürk

“…The objective of this study is to investigate the variations in weight distribution and balance parameters between the knees when executing different kneeling positions with different ankle conditions. Twenty-eight participants, with a mean age of 23.35 ± 3.29 years, were included in the study. …”
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Vivências de sofrimento moral por técnicos de Enfermagem na pandemia da COVID-19 by Gabriela da Costa Soares, Jacqueline Nascimento, Barbara Inca Barreto, Thallison Carlos Campos Santos, Marcia Caúla, Lilian Cristina Rezende, Maria Jose Menezes Brito, Carolina da Silva Caram

“…Conclusão: o reconhecimento das vivências de sofrimento moral pelos próprios técnicos de enfermagem e a análise dos fatores desencadeadores permite a reflexão sobre a necessidade de intervenções em tempos de crise, mas também no cotidiano dos trabalhadores, possibilitando a promoção do exercício virtuoso de uma prática responsável moralmente …”
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The effectiveness of critical thinking training on dark triad personality traits((Machiavellianism, anti-socialism and narcissism) in elite sports students by Ali Jalilishishavan

“…The statistical population of the research was elite male athletes and 30 people (10 people in the experimental group and 10 people in the control group) were selected and participated in the research as a sample. In the pre-test, all the subjects completed the critical thinking questionnaires (Heipel (2005) and Fisher (1986) and the dark triad of personality (Jennison and Webster). …”
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“Esta é a malícia da obra”: uma leitura de arquivo em A rainha dos cárceres da Grécia, de Osman Lins by Pedro Henrique Couto

“… O presente ensaio explora o processo criativo de Osman Lins (1924–1978), destacando como sua correspondência pessoal e seus manuscritos oferecem uma visão profunda do trabalho e das tensões entre a vida prática e a criação literária que se deixam rastrear em seu último romance, A rainha dos cárceres da Grécia, de 1976. …”
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Patent Foramen Ovale Closure for Treating Migraine: A Meta-Analysis by Yu Zhang, Haijiao Wang, Ling Liu

“…In total, three randomized controlled trials, one pooled study, and eight retrospective case series including 1,165 participants were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with control intervention in migraine, PFO closure could significantly reduce headache frequency (OR = 1.5698, 95% CI: 1.0465–2.3548, p=0.0293) and monthly migraine attacks and monthly migraine days (OR = 0.2594, 95% CI: 0.0790–0.4398, p=0.0048). …”
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Perspectives of medical sciences students regarding COVID-19 vaccination: a cross-sectional study by Maryam Aghabarary, Mahsa Khedmatizare, Roohangiz Norouzinia

“…A total of 722 students who were willing to participate in this study were included using convenience sampling. …”
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Self-Management Components as Experienced by People with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Carers: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of the Qualitative Literature by Remco Tuijt, Aylin Tan, Megan Armstrong, Jennifer Pigott, Joy Read, Nathan Davies, Kate Walters, Anette Schrag

“…The studies reviewed consisted of 147 participants: 104 were people with Parkinson’s and 43 were carers. …”
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