The Current Discussion on Austrian Family Benefits – Indicating a Major Dissensus on the Interpretation of EU Law by Alexander Balthasar

“…What seems to be, at first sight, a flagrant breach of EU law (in particular of Article 7 of Regulation [EC] 883/2004) is, when looking deeper, much more complicated and might very well be only a symptom of deeply rooted differences in the interpretation of current, post-Lisbon Union law, (i)        in particular with regard to the relationship between the traditional prohibition of “discrimination on grounds of nationality” (Article 18 TFEU, Article 21(2) CFR; the  ‘Leitmotiv’ of the Treaties) and the “citizenship of the Union” (Article 9 second sentence TEU, Article 20(1), first and second sentence) on the one hand and the further role of the “nationality of a Member State” on the other, which shall, pursuant to Article 9 TEU, third sentence, as well as Article 20(1) TFEU, third sentence, not be replaced by the “citizenship of the Union”, (ii)       but also with regard to Article 352 TFEU, the scope of which is, most probably, much smaller than that of its predecessor, Article 308 TEC, (iii)      and last but not least, with regard to a proper understanding of the principle of equal treatment, requiring not to treat alike factually different situations. Giving a full picture not only in abstract terms but demonstrating the relevance of the said differences on the concrete example of the interpretation of the above mentioned secondary legislation, the author aims at contributing to bridging gaps and, thus, fostering a better mutual understanding as a vital precondition for the future legal cohesion of the EU. …”
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Altered Expressions of miR-1238-3p, miR-494, miR-6069, and miR-139-3p in the Formation of Chronic Brucellosis by Ferah Budak, Salih Haldun Bal, Gulcin Tezcan, Halis Akalın, Guher Goral, Haluk Barbaros Oral

“…Findings were evaluated using GeneSpring GX (Agilent) 13.0 software and KEGG pathway analysis. …”
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On the Differential Diagnosis of Anxious from Nonanxious Major Depression by means of the Hamilton Scales by George Konstantakopoulos, Vasilios G. Masdrakis, Manolis Markianos, Panagiotis Oulis

“…We found medium and large effect size differences between A-MDD and NA-MDD patients in only four out of the six ASF items, as well as in three further HAM-D items, namely, those of agitation, middle insomnia, and delayed insomnia. Furthermore, the ASF cut-off score ≥9 provided the optimal trade-off between sensitivity and specificity for the differential diagnosis between A-MDD and NA-MDD. …”
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Analiza modela za utvrđivanјe ekonomske vrijednosti miniranih šumskih područja: Studija slučaja ŠG „Vrbanјa” Kotor Varoš by Dragan Čomić, Nemanja Anikić

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INTERNAL AUDIT EFFICIENCY AND PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF SELECTED MDAs IN KWARA STATE by Aminat Arike ARIYO-EDU, Ibrahim Ayodeji WOLI-JIMOH, Muhammed Lawal SUBAIR

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Rapid and Nondestructive Determination of Egg Freshness Category and Marked Date of Lay using Spectral Fingerprint by Thomas O. S. Akowuah, Ernest Teye, Julius Hagan, Kwasi Nyandey

“…The potential of nondestructive prediction of egg freshness based on near-infrared (NIR) spectra fingerprints would be beneficial to quality control officers and consumers alike. In this study, handheld NIR spectrometer in the range of 740 nm to 1070 nm and chemometrics were used to simultaneously determine egg freshness based on marked date of lay for eggs stored under cold and ambient conditions. …”
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Management of Consumers Embraces Drone Delivery

“…As the need for swift and reliable delivery options increases, drone delivery is an option that businesses and consumers alike should consider. This paper studies the underlying factors that influence consumers' intentions to adopt drone delivery services in Portugal. …”
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"Theory of Pore Conflation" and "Shubhjyot's equation" in the treatment of Brilliant green dye-contaminated water using Jamun leaves biochar by Shubham Sutar, Jyoti Jadhav

“…The optimum parameters for BG dye adsorption, determined by batch adsorption studies, were a temperature of 80 °C, an initial dye concentration of 500 mg L−1, a contact period of 30 min, and an agitation speed of 400 RPM. The maximum adsorption capacity of JLB for BG was 243.90 mg g−1. …”
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Sprawność fizyczna dzieci wiejskich i miejskich z niskiej grupy społeczno-ekonomicznej na Jukatanie (Meksyk) by Maryla Aftanasiuk

“…The studied variables included stature, BMI, arm circumference, grip strength, agility run, Sargent vertical jump index (explosive strength), spine flexibility index, and reaction time. …”
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The impact of digitalization on future leaders skills by Senka Borovac Zekan, Agata Borowska Pietrzak, Marina Palada

“…Results: The study finds that future leaders must possess adaptability, vision, empowerment, collaboration, digital literacy, data-driven decision-making, agile thinking, design thinking, ethical awareness, and emotional intelligence. …”
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Learning beyond borders: lifelong learning and learning culture in Islamic institutions in the pursuit of quality education by Nur Hanisfatin Rushami Zien, Nurul Azma Abu Bakar, Rohaizah Saad

“…Originality/value – This study's contributions extend beyond academia, offering insights for educators and policymakers alike. The findings can inform education ministries, curriculum developers and stakeholders, aiding them in providing substantial support to educators aligning with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).…”
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A Scoping Review of Obesity among Indigenous Peoples in Canada by Malek Batal, Stéphane Decelles

“…Studies in First Nations and Inuit alike showed higher prevalence of obesity in women, as well as an increase with time. …”
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Safeguarding Nigeria: strategies for combating insurgency and terrorism by O. O. Awotayo, N. O. Yusuf, S. O. Adedayo

“…It warns that unless these foundational issues are resolved, even if terrorism is resolved, the cycle of violence and the threat of separatist agitations will probably continue. A holistic approach toward national security is imperative for long-term peace and stability in Nigeria.…”
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Information retrieval interfaces in virtual reality-A scoping review focused on current generation technology. by Maurice Schleußinger

“…The Information Retrieval user experience has remained largely unchanged since its inception for computers and mobile devices alike. However, recent developments in Virtual Reality hardware (pioneered by Oculus Rift in 2013) could introduce a new environment for Information Retrieval. …”
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INVESTIGATION OF OPTIMAL CONDITIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POLY GAMMA GLUTAMIC ACID (Γ -PGA) FROM A LOCAL ISOLATE OF THE BACILLUS MEGATERIUM by E. J. Al-Attar, A. H. H. Alzobaay, S. K. Hasan

“…Higher productivity was achieved by agitation and aeration at a ratio of 5:1 of the fermentation media size to flask volume in the rotary shaker incubator at 180 rpm/min, using an inoculum size of 2.8×106 cfu/mL in the production medium till the total γ-PGA concentration reached 7.22 mg/ml. …”
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Study of Component Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Ophthalmic Emulsion Based on the Safflower Flowers (Carthamus tinctorius L.) by Zhanar Abuova, Aknur Turgumbayeva, Ardak Jumagaziyeva, Kairolla Rakhimov, Aigul Jussupkaliyeva

“…The component composition was determined using gas chromatography with the Agilent 7890A/5975C mass spectrometry technique. A study of the antimicrobial activity of the ophthalmic emulsion drop extracts was performed with two strains of Gram-positive bacteria, one strain of Gram-negative bacteria, and one culture of fungi. …”
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Flexibly funding WHO? An analysis of its donors’ voluntary contributions by Andrew Harmer, Jonathan Kennedy, Obichukwu Iwunna

“…We recommend that the Agile Member States Task Group on Strengthening WHO’s Budgetary, Programmatic and Financing Governance continues the work of the Working Group on Sustainable Financing by focusing on the incentives that determine donor support for specified and flexible voluntary contributions.…”
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Adjustment of prudential norms, determining vector of the banking sector development by N. V. Gryzunova

“…The tightening Supervisory requirements although eliminate the total bank risks, but reduce business activity and agility of the banking system. The curve of investment demand in the Russian economy is flat, that characterizes the low profitability of investments and the weak dependence on interest-rate policy. …”
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ABUJA RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF MASS MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN IN NIGERIA by DANIEL T. EZEGWU, AGNES. O. EZEJI, GLORIA NWAKEGO CHUKWUEMEKA, CHIOMA ROSE CHIME-NGANYA

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Exploring neurodevelopmental concerns: insights from a public neuropediatric learning disabilities multiprofessional outpatient facility in Brazil by Janaína Aparecida de Oliveira Augusto, Thalita Francielli Lopes Ferreira, Rodrigo Genaro Arduini, Talita Meneses de Almeida Bastos, Nádia Santana Pereira Campanha, Rita de Cássia Coutinho Vieira Fornasari, Patrícia Regina Flaviano Stella, Adriana Nobre de Paula Simão, Joyce Nelly Leal de Moraes, Sylvia Maria Ciasca

“…A significant association with scholarship was found between motor agitation [χ2(9) = 29.8; p < 0.001], behavioral complaints [χ2(9) = 16.2; p = 0.050], and language difficulties [χ2(9) = 17.0; p = 0.043]. …”
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