Hormonal Contraceptives and Athletic Outcomes - analysis of potential effects of oral contraceptives on strength, endurance, mood, and overall competitive results by Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Dominika Strep, Anna Podraza, Julia Grabowska, Maciej Kwiatkowski, Patryk Romańczyk, Julia Białczak, Weronika Kanownik, Jakub Rosiński

“…These varying conclusions highlight the multifactorial nature of OC use, emphasizing the importance of personalization and monitoring to capture individual responses. …”
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Complex dynamics in a simple model of interdependent open economies by Shahriar Yousef, Yuri Maistrenko, Svitlana Popovych

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The effect of a combined long‐duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study by Kai A. Homer, Eric R. Helms, Alyssa‐Joy Spence

“…The combined stretching and RT protocols resulted in flexibility, strength, and MT adaptations; however, findings should be generalized with caution given the case‐study nature of our investigation.…”
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Dynamic Competition and Cooperation of Road Infrastructure Investment of Multiple Tourism Destinations: A Case Study of Xidi and Hongcun World Cultural Heritage by Jun Li, Wenna Zhang, Honggang Xu, Jie Jiang

“…The system dynamics method is used to model dynamic interactions among destinations and to simulate the dynamic evolution of the competition on the tourism market. A case study of the World Cultural Heritage Sites, Xidi and Hongcun villages, shows the competition for road infrastructure investment can produce a win-win situation and bring the cooperation on investment due to the positive externality of transport infrastructure and two villages show a tendency to merge into one bigger destination. …”
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Competitive and collaborative relationship between Al–3P and TiB2 nanoparticles in the microstructure manipulation of eutectic Al–Si alloys by Yi-Lu Li, Bai-Xin Dong, Hong-Yu Yang, Dan Luo, Shi-Li Shu, Zhi-Fa Wang, Jie Kang, Jia Meng, Chang-Jie Luo, Cheng-Gang Wang, Kuang Cao, Jian Qiao, Ming Zhu, Feng Qiu, Qi-Chuan Jiang

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND COMPANIES IN THE REAL SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY by A. Lagzyan

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The Interspecific Competition Between Larvae of <i>Aedes aegypti</i> and Major African Malaria Vectors in a Semi-Field System in Tanzania by Sperancia Coelestine Lushasi, Yohana A. Mwalugelo, Johnson K. Swai, Arnold S. Mmbando, Letus L. Muyaga, Nhandi K. Nyolobi, Anitha Mutashobya, Augustino T. Mmbaga, Hamisi J. Kunambi, Simoni Twaha, Mwema Felix Mwema, Dickson W. Lwetoijera

“…The study examined interspecific competition between <i>Ae. aegypti</i> larvae and either <i>An.…”
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Dynamic Analysis of the Rental Prices of Long-Rental Apartments and Ordinary Rental Housing Based on the Impact of Long-Rental Apartment Enterprises’ Competitive Behaviors by Lingling Mu, Xiangyu Qin, Yaoyao Wang

“…This paper addresses the issue of the impact of the competitive behaviors of long-rental apartment firms on the rents of long-rental apartments and ordinary rental housing and introduces a dynamic gaming approach to the housing rental market domain to reveal changes in the long-term complexity of rents of long-rental apartments and ordinary rental housing caused by the competitive behavior of long-rental apartment firms. …”
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Sink or Swim? Clinical Objective Tests and Measures Associated with Shoulder Pain in Swimmers of Varied Age Levels of Competition: A Systematic Review by June Kennedy, Thomas Otley, Steph Hendren, Heather Myers, Angela Tate

“…More studies are needed to fully understand risk factors for shoulder pain in the masters swim competition level, and to validate recommended cut points for various tests and measures…”
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Russian System of Foreign Policy Expertise by A. A. Varfolomeev, O. P. Ivanov, I. V. Surma, Yu. A. Trefilova

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Forecasting Different Types of Droughts Simultaneously Using Multivariate Standardized Precipitation Index (MSPI), MLP Neural Network, and Imperialistic Competitive Algorithm (ICA) by Pouya Aghelpour, Vahid Varshavian

“…Forecasting multivariate droughts can provide good information about the future status of a region and will be applicable for the planners of different water divisions. In this study, the MLP model and its hybrid form with the Imperialistic Competitive Algorithm (MLP-ICA) have been investigated for the first time in multivariate drought studies. …”
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The Effect of Dynamic Service Innovation Capabilities on Firm Performance: The Moderating Role of Perceived Environmental Dynamism and the Mediating Role of Service Innovation and... by Rasoul Nosratpanah, Samad Barani, Aref Ashrafzadeh, Gholamhosein Atashi

“…Therefore, this research aims to investigate the impact of dynamic service innovation capabilities on firm performance by explaining the moderating role of perceived environmental dynamics and the mediating role of service innovation and competitive advantage.MethodologyThe research employs an applied purpose and a descriptive-correlational nature. …”
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The limits of restrictions on free competition in the state of emergency—the Hungarian fuel and food retail price maximisation in the light of the Hungarian constitutional court’s,... by Csaba Erdős, Viktória Verebélyi, László Knapp

“…Economic regulation was no exception: in 2021, the Government capped the retail price of fuel, and from February 2022 onwards, the retail price of several basic foodstuffs (including flour, sugar, milk, chicken breast and other meats, and later eggs and potatoes). The aim of this paper is to show the limits of one of the most powerful state interventions in the economy: the price maximisation. …”
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Employer as an Actor of Student-Centered Education: Implementation Experience by D. V. Dubrov, M. V. Kochetkov, V. Y. Steklyannikov

Subjects: “…competitive education program…”
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Serological Diagnosis of <i>Brucella</i> Infection in Cetaceans by Rapid Serum Agglutination Test and Competitive ELISA with <i>Brucella abortus</i> and <i>Brucella ceti</i> as Ant... by Tiziana Di Febo, Gabriella Di Francesco, Carla Grattarola, Luigina Sonsini, Ludovica Di Renzo, Giuseppe Lucifora, Roberto Puleio, Cristina Esmeralda Di Francesco, Camilla Smoglica, Giovanni Di Guardo, Manuela Tittarelli

“…Rose Bengal antigen and smooth lipopolysaccharide (s-LPS) were produced from a field strain of <i>Brucella ceti</i> (“homologous” antigens) and from the reference strain <i>B. abortus</i> S99 (“heterologous” antigens); they are currently used for the diagnosis of brucellosis in cattle, water buffaloes, sheep, goats, and pigs, as recommended in the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). …”
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A Review of Fish Anomalies in Türkiye’s Waters by İsmail Reis, Sercan Yapıcı, Hasan Cerim, Özgen Yılmaz

“…In recent years, anomaly studies have increased in number, covering both individual cases and their effects on natural populations and farmed species. However, in the literature review, no current study has been found to compile the types and cases of anomalies encountered in species found in Türkiye’s waters. …”
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Differential impacts of water diversion and environmental factors on bacterial, archaeal, and fungal communities in the eastern route of the South-to-North water diversion project by Moran Tang, Qian Chen, Xinzong Xiao, Yitao Lyu, Weiling Sun

“…Utilizing high-throughput sequencing, we investigated bacterial, archaeal, and fungal community dynamics along the eastern route of the South-to-North water diversion project during both non-water diversion period (NWDP) and water diversion period (WDP). …”
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Claire Vivés, L’institutionnalisation du recours aux opérateurs privés de placement au cœur des conflits de régulation du service public de l’emploi (2003-2011) by Claire Vivés

“…It demonstrates the introduction and institutionalization of competition within public employment service despite the fact the claimed greater effectiveness of private providers is not proved.Violent controversies appeared around these markets of outsourcing of placement services. …”
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Communicating About Water in the Floridan Aquifer Region: Part 3— How the Right Messages and Messengers Can Increase Bipartisan Support for Water Policy by Sadie Hundemer, Shenara Ramadan

“… When water policies are introduced, they may not be universally supported. …”
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Psychological effects of water scarcity on community members: a case study of Lephalale municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa by Mmakwena Linda Seretlo-Rangata, Tholene Sodi, Saraswathie Govender

“…The study can provide policy makers and mental health care practitioners valuable insights into the mental health challenges faced by communities affected by water scarcity. …”
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