A Case of Chronic Calcific Nonalcoholic Pancreatitis by Aaron Kangas-Dick, Umair Khan, Oluwafunbi Awoniyi, Shanza Waqar, Nu Nwe Tun, Karthikeyan Viswanathan, Cynthia Wong

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More and More Academics and Not Enough Skilled Workers by Karl Brenke

“…Abstract All western countries are faced with the problem of a low birth rate and an increasingly aging population. …”
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Revisiting harmful algal blooms in India through a global lens: An integrated framework for enhanced research and monitoring by Aditya R. Nayak, Srinivas Kolluru, Aloke Kumar, Punyasloke Bhadury

“…Here, we highlight the current state of HAB research and monitoring in India, where ∼17% of the human population resides in the vicinity of its long coastline and is dependent on the sustainable blue economy. Through the lens of established programs from countries across the globe, we identify existing gaps and highlight four broad areas for focusing future efforts: (1) the development/employment of novel technologies for HAB research and monitoring; (2) the need for integrated observation networks and a coordinated effort across different central/state agencies and research institutes; (3) clinical studies on human health effects; and (4) public outreach and citizen science initiatives to increase awareness on this topic, including policy level interventions.…”
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Discrimination of Pakistani Fountain Pen Inks by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) by Mehwish Sharif, Muhammad Irfan Jalees, Syed Azhar Ali Shah Tirmazi, Muhammad Makshoof Athar, Arjumand Iqbal Durrani, Madeeha Batool

“…In developing countries, the chances of fraud in written documents are comparatively high. …”
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Deepening water scarcity in breadbasket nations by Qinyu Deng, Tyler Sharretts, Tariq Ali, Yufei Zoe Ao, Davide Danilo Chiarelli, Betelhem Demeke, Landon Marston, Piyush Mehta, Mesfin Mekonnen, Maria Cristina Rulli, Marta Tuninetti, Wei Xie, Kyle Frankel Davis

“…Here we perform a detailed monthly sub-basin assessment of the evolution of blue (i.e., surface and ground) water scarcity (years 1980-2015) for the world’s three most populous countries – China, India, and the USA. …”
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COLLABORATION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND CHINA IN THE ARCTIC IN THE FORMAT OF DEVELOPMENT ZONES by T. Gao

“…The paper discusses the directions of collaboration between the two countries in the Arctic in the format of development zones, as well as evaluates the opportunities of convergence of zone-based investment projects and the inclusion of theArctic to the Belt and Road Initiative and China’s participation in the establishment of the Arctic Blue Economic Corridor.…”
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Evaluation of Solar Photosensitised River Water Treatment in the Caribbean by K. Tota-Maharaj, D. E. Meeroff

“…An economical supply of hygienic potable water is one of the most pressing public health issues facing developing countries in the Caribbean region today. This project investigates the performance of a novel solar photochemical reactor for disinfecting river water. …”
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Material circularity and environmental quality in the EU: what causes what and where? by Andrew Adewale Alola, Oktay Özkan, Gizem Uzuner

“…Although the green and blue dividends associated with circular economy have been widely advocated, whether circular economy necessarily guarantee environmental quality remains unclear. …”
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Competing frames over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in the Egyptian and Ethiopian media by Desalegn Aynalem, Desalegn Aynalem, Abdissa Zerai

“…The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a 6,000-megawatt project on the Blue Nile, is an epicenter of exacerbated disputes and confrontations between riparian states, garnering the attention of both local and international media. …”
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The Effect of Age and Occupation on the Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection by GI Perez-Perez, T Marrie, H Inouye, T Shimoyama, G Marshall, G Meiklejohn, MJ Blaser

“…Serological studies in developed and developing countries using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays have validated this technique as a rapid, noninvasive method for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infections. …”
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Ecosystem services linked to nature-based solutions for resilient and sustainable cities in India by Nadeem Ahmad, Quamrul Hassan

“…Despite the importance of the natural ecosystem, the blue and green spaces of the cities in India have drastically decreased. …”
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La santé et la sécurité au travail des travailleurs immigrants à Montréal : résultats d’une enquête exploratoire by Sylvie Gravel, Laurence Boucheron, Michel Kane

“…Immigrant workers have always made up a significant part of the blue-collar workforce in Montreal. These workers have to work to survive. …”
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Natural dynamics and watershed approach incorporation in urban water management: A scoping review. by Marcelo Canteiro, Helena Cotler, Marisa Mazari-Hiriart, Nadjeli Babinet, Manuel Maass

“…The implemented actions focused on the shift from gray to green and blue infrastructure and on conservation measures. …”
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Geotechnical Suitability of Soils in Road Construction for Sustainable Development in Tropical Africa: Case of Lateritic Graveled Soils of Bandjoun (West, Cameroon) by Carlos Foko Tamba, Lucas Kengni, Paul Tematio

“…The environmental impact of the exploitation of geomaterials and their relatively high cost, coupled with the increasingly low financial capital in developing countries, are pushing road actors to turn to inexpensive local ecological materials. …”
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Women's perception of risks of adverse fetal pregnancy outcomes: a large-scale multinational survey by Irene Petersen, Hedvig Nordeng, Angela Lupattelli, Rachel L McCrea

“…Objective To determine pregnant women and new mothers’ perception of risks in pregnancy.Design, settings and participants This was a large-scale multinational survey including 9113 pregnant women and new mothers from 18 countries in Europe, North America and Australia.Main outcomes Risk perception scores (0–10) for harmful effects to the fetus were derived for: (1) medicines (over-the-counter medicine and prescribed medicine), (2) food substances (eggs and blue veined cheese), (3) herbal substances (ginger and cranberries) (4) alcohol and tobacco, and (5) thalidomide.Results Overall, 80% (6453/8131) of women perceived the risk of giving birth to a child with a birth defect to be ≤5 of 100 births. …”
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Diversity and Distribution of Avifauna in the Northeast of Addis Ababa, Central Ethiopia by Tamenut Desalegn, Belayneh Abebe

“…Exploring avian species diversity and distribution patterns is vigorous for conservation efforts in biodiversity-rich countries such as Ethiopia. Compared to other species, birds are relatively well-known and easily observed, making them great markers of productivity or biodiversity. …”
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Color Adsorption Performance of Bone Biocomponent for Textile Dyeing Effluent Treatment in Ethiopia by Natinael Kokeb, Tamrat Tesfaye, Shalemu Sharew, Gemeda Gebino, Tinsaye Asfaw

“…The continued expansion of industrial growth has contributed significantly to the economic development of many countries. However, untreated discharge from the textile factory significant impacts freshwater and public health. …”
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NDVI Estimation Throughout the Whole Growth Period of Multi-Crops Using RGB Images and Deep Learning by Jianliang Wang, Chen Chen, Jiacheng Wang, Zhaosheng Yao, Ying Wang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Yi Sun, Fei Wu, Dongwei Han, Guanshuo Yang, Xinyu Liu, Chengming Sun, Tao Liu

“…Traditional NDVI calculation methods often rely on multispectral or hyperspectral imagery, which are costly and complex to operate, thus limiting their applicability in small-scale farms and developing countries. To address these limitations, this study proposes an NDVI estimation method based on low-cost RGB (red, green, and blue) UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) imagery combined with deep learning techniques. …”
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Age modulates, religious coping mediates: the role of attitude to self in cancer patients’ quality of life by Maria-Chidi C. Onyedibe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Barbara L. Andersen, Uzoamaka F. Ugwoke, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu

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