REVISITING THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR: THE ROLE OF THE IBIBIO IN THE COLLAPSE OF BIAFRA, 1967-1970 by GODWIN STEPHEN EMAH, PETER FOLORUNSHO ADEBAYO

“…The study revealed that the Ibibio sabotaged the efforts of the Biafrans and annihilated their dream of becoming a sovereign nation by giving supportive hands to the federal troops which aided their victory. …”
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Religious Groups and Their Influence on Interstate Relations (The Case of U.S.-Israel Relations) by I. Istomin

“…Their proactive standing facilitated advancement of the partnership between the United States and Israel, including growth of American diplomatic and military aid to Tel-Aviv. The supporters of such policy include not only small, but well organized Jewish community, but also representatives of the conservative Evangelical Protestants, which constitute the most numerous religious group in the U.S. …”
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Contribution of the Geodiversity knowledge to social, economic, and environmental health development by Cassio Silva, Edson Farias Mello, Gilberto Dias Calaes, Patricia Duringer Jacques, André Luiz Invernizzi

“…This applies to public institutions, civil society organizations, private companies, and watershed committees, aiding in the formulation of Regional Development Plans, Ecological-Economic Zoning, Territorial Planning, and strategies for the utilization of continental shelves, coastal environments, and accident prevention. …”
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The European Union’s Policies Towards Iraq (2014–2020) by L. D. Oganisyan

“…On the basis of these considerations, the EU provides a comprehensive support to Iraq, including both humanitarian aid and development assistance aimed primarily at eliminating the fundamental causes of instability and radicalization. …”
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Benefits, limits, and risks of ChatGPT in medicine by Jonathan A. Tangsrivimol, Jonathan A. Tangsrivimol, Erfan Darzidehkalani, Hafeez Ul Hassan Virk, Zhen Wang, Zhen Wang, Jan Egger, Michelle Wang, Sean Hacking, Benjamin S. Glicksberg, Markus Strauss, Markus Strauss, Chayakrit Krittanawong, Chayakrit Krittanawong

“…This paper aims to gather and analyze published studies involving ChatGPT, focusing on exploring its advantages and disadvantages within the healthcare context. To aid in understanding and progress, our analysis is organized into six key areas: (1) Information and Education, (2) Triage and Symptom Assessment, (3) Remote Monitoring and Support, (4) Mental Healthcare Assistance, (5) Research and Decision Support, and (6) Language Translation. …”
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Diagnostic Potential of Systemic Eosinophil-Associated Cytokines and Growth Factors in IBD by Katarzyna Neubauer, Malgorzata Matusiewicz, Iwona Bednarz-Misa, Sabina Gorska, Andrzej Gamian, Malgorzata Krzystek-Korpacka

“…If confirmed on a larger representation of IBS patients, IL8 might support differential diagnosis of organic and functional conditions of the bowel. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Tissue Bioengineering Applications in Sheep as Ideal Model by Talita D’Paula Tavares Pereira Muniz, Mariana Correa Rossi, Vânia Maria de Vasconcelos Machado, Ana Liz Garcia Alves

“…To further expand the potential of these cells in tissue repair, significant efforts are currently dedicated to the production of biomaterials with desirable short- and long-term biophysical properties that can aid the differentiation and expansion of MSCs. Biomaterials support MSC differentiation by modulating their characteristics, such as composition, mechanical properties, porosity, and topography. …”
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The Role of Soil Management in Minimizing Water and Nutrient Losses from the Urban Landscape by George Hochmuth, Laurie Trenholm, Esen Momol, Don Rainey, Claire Lewis, Brian Niemann

“…It also facilitates groundwater recharge (water moving from surface water to groundwater) and provides long-term storage for organic matter. Soil also provides a habitat for microorganisms that aid in the transformation and availability of nutrients. …”
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The Role of Soil Management in Minimizing Water and Nutrient Losses from the Urban Landscape by George Hochmuth, Laurie Trenholm, Esen Momol, Don Rainey, Claire Lewis, Brian Niemann

“…It also facilitates groundwater recharge (water moving from surface water to groundwater) and provides long-term storage for organic matter. Soil also provides a habitat for microorganisms that aid in the transformation and availability of nutrients. …”
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Digital platforms’ use in SMEs – A critical analysis of entrepreneurs’ behaviour by Madhukara Nayak, Pushparaj M. Nayak, Harisha G. Joshi

“…These results provide valuable guidance for policymakers, business owners, and academics in shaping strategies to support SMEs in a rapidly digitalizing business environment. …”
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Effects of COVID-19 on Coffee Market Participation of Smallholder Coffee Producers’ in Godere District, Southwestern Ethiopia by Temesgen Kabeta, Mabiratu Dangia

“…Most of the farmers were not effectively getting financial services from aid organizations and government to mitigate the impact on their livelihood. …”
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Chemical Composition of Liquid Smoke from Mangrove Leaves: Potential Aphrodisiac Effects and Implications for Coastal Ecosystem Sustainability by Ratnani Rita D., Mulangsri Dewi A. K., Muhyi Ahmad, Meilani Dwi, Muhaimin Wahid, Arifan Fahmi, Steven Soen, Arianti Forita D.

“…From a sustainability perspective, utilizing mangrove leaves for liquid smoke production can aid in coastal ecosystem conservation by reducing organic waste and enhancing the economic value of mangrove-based products. …”
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Porous Biodegradable Metals for Hard Tissue Scaffolds: A Review by A. H. Yusop, A. A. Bakir, N. A. Shaharom, M. R. Abdul Kadir, H. Hermawan

“…Scaffolds have been utilized in tissue regeneration to facilitate the formation and maturation of new tissues or organs where a balance between temporary mechanical support and mass transport (degradation and cell growth) is ideally achieved. …”
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Medical Assistance in Dying for Persons Suffering Solely from Mental Illness in Canada by Chloe Eunice Panganiban, Srushhti Trivedi

“…Plaisance et al., “Quebec Population Highly Supportive of Extending Medical Aid in Dying to Incapacitated Persons and People Suffering Only from a Mental Illness: Content Analysis of Attitudes and Representations,” Ethics, Medicine and Public Health 21 (April 1, 2022): 100759, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemep.2022.100759. …”
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Evaluating the Progress of the EU Countries Towards Implementation of the European Green Deal: A Multiple Criteria Approach by Giovanni Ottomano Palmisano, Lucia Rocchi, Lorenzo Negri, Lea Piscitelli

“…It is thus evident that holistic and scientifically sound decision support systems are crucial to help EU policymakers and stakeholders in monitoring the progress of countries towards the implementation of the EGD. …”
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Prevalence and intensity of ectoparasites attacked goonch (Bagarius yarelli) captured from Perjaya Dam, Komering River, South Sumatra by Sofian Sofian, Fazril Saputra, Diah Ayu Satyari Utami

“…A total number of 90 goonch were collected using fishing rods and gillnets with an aid from local fishermen during this study.  Ectoparasites were examined on several external organs including skin or scales, fins, and gills. …”
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Relationship of positive valence WOM and customer loyalty in social media: trust, value co-creation, and brand image as mediators by Rhian Indradewa, Aris Riyanto

“…This research is expected to contribute to theoretical understanding of the variables under study and provide managerial implications to organizations in various industry sectors. It is also hoped to strengthen our understanding of PVWOM in social media, assist marketers in gaining insights into the factors influencing the relationship between PVWOM and customers on social media, and aid them in designing digital marketing strategies. …”
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Reproducibility and Consistency of Isolation Protocols for Fibroblasts, Smooth Muscle Cells, and Epithelial Cells from the Human Vagina by Jayson Sueters, Rogier Schipperheijn, Judith Huirne, Theo Smit, Zeliha Guler

“…We further identified inconsistencies and irreproducible methods for isolation of VECs and SMCs. These findings aid the clinical translation of cell-based tissue engineering for the reconstruction and support of vaginas, fulfilling unmet medic needs.…”
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April 15th war and hemodialysis patients in Sudan: a cross-sectional study by Malaz Hassan Dafaalla Idrees, Moez Mohammed Ibrahim Bashir, Balqees Abdeen Ahmed Mohamed, Amal Essam Ali Ahmed, Hamid Mohieldin Mohamed Abdalla, Kamil Mirghani Ali Shaaban

“…The study advocates for the implementation of a permanent ceasefire in conflict zones to ensure the delivery of critical humanitarian medical aid, particularly hemodialysis care. The study encourages stronger advocacy for hemodialysis in war-torn areas as well as collaboration with international organizations to provide such specialized care. …”
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Biophysical aspects of mechanotransduction in cells and their physiological/biological implications in vocal fold vibration: a narrative review by Junseo Cha, Susan L. Thibeault

“…Mechanotransduction is a crucial property in all organisms, modulating cellular behaviors in response to external mechanical stimuli. …”
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