Evaluating the governance and preparedness of the Lebanese health system for the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study by Rasha Hamra, Marianne Moussallem, Anna Zein-El-Din, Alissar Rady, Michèle Kosremelli Asmar, Ibrahim R Bou-Orm

“…As for the system ‘software’, there were attempts for a participatory governance mechanism, but the actual decision-making process was challenging with limited cooperation and strategic vision, resulting in decreased trust and increased confusion among communities. …”
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New Trends in Israel Regional Policy (2009-2019) by T. A. Karasova

“…This also allowed Israel to develop cooperative ties with the so-called pro-Western states of the region, such as Saudi Arabia and some Persian Gulf countries in pursuit of containing the Iranian nuclear threat and its growing regional influence. …”
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Anti-constitutional activities and cover organisations of national-socialist movement in Klaipėda region in 1935-1937 by Mindaugas Valiukevičius

“…A broad agent network had been established - informants and cooperatives had been recruited in „larger Lithuania" and its state institutions. …”
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The policy and practice of establishing healthy eating in preschool children in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina: a qualitative study by S. Stojisavljevic, B. Djikanovic, D. Stojisavljevic, D. Manigoda, J. Niskanovic

“…The participants perceived cookers as resistant and “old-fashioned” in preparing meals, which was found to be a significant challenge that requires education training and ongoing supervision with support. …”
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CYCLICAL DYNAMICS OF THE «EXTERNAL» AND «INTERNAL» ENVIRONMENTS OF BUSINESS-ORGANIZATIONS IN GR-MANAGEMENT by A. A. Degtyarev, М. D. Bondarev, A. S. Teteryuk

“…This means that GR-specialist tries to consider the interests of these counterparties and identify points of intersection, where common interests can develop into business cooperation, and this may also contribute to the constructive involvement of business in shaping public policy. …”
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Government Reward-Penalty Mechanism in Closed-Loop Supply Chain Based on Dynamics Game Theory by Xiaoqing Zhang, Yingsheng Su, Xigang Yuan

“…According to the main conclusions, we propose that taking active part in recycling and remanufacturing WEEE and choosing the recycler with high fixed cost to cooperate are the wise choices for manufacturers. The recycler should expand fixed recovery cost investment, which will contribute to getting the scale effect; the government needs to balance the carbon emission RPM and recovery ratio RPM so as to cut down environmental pollution and guide the CLSC into WEEE recycling and remanufacturing. …”
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Scheimpflug Imaging Parameters Associated with Tear Mediators and Bronchial Asthma in Keratoconus by Dorottya Pásztor, Bence Lajos Kolozsvári, Adrienne Csutak, András Berta, Ziad Hassan, Beáta Andrea Kettesy, Péter Gogolák, Mariann Fodor

“…Significant positive correlation between asthma and the severity of KC was explored. Conclusion. Cooperation of different mediators in tears all taking part in the complex pathomechanism of keratoconus was revealed. …”
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Social mechanisms for countering corruption in the digital society’s youth environment by M. V. Kibakin, G. G. Korablev

“…The characteristic of sociological research conducted by the authors has been given and also the results of ranking and of determining the weight characteristics of such anti-corruption mechanisms have been outlined, as: the inevitability of responsibility for corruption offenses, publicity and openness of activities of state bodies and bodies of local self-government, implementation of the principles of “legality” and “recognition, maintenance and protection of fundamental human and civil rights and freedoms in Russia”, the integrated use of political, organizational, awareness-raising, socio-economic, legal, special and other measures, priority application of measures to prevent corruption, creating attitudes among the population not to accept corrupt actions as a way to solve their problems, forming a legal consciousness among young people that rejects corruption as an acceptable form of behavior and acceptable social practice for achieving success in life, cooperation between the state and civil society institutions, international organizations and individuals, development of digital technologies and virtual services in the system of corruption prevention, training and training of personnel in the field of theory and practice of corruption prevention, creation of public councils under the authorities with the participation of representatives of civil society, public opinion leaders, scientists, artists to develop measures to prevent corruption. …”
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The role of mediation in international conflict resolution by Maria Zhomartkyzy

“…The author suggests ways to overcome these challenges, including strengthening international support for mediators, using innovative mediation techniques and tools, and improving coordination and cooperation among international organizations. The article emphasizes that mediation is an effective tool for easing tensions between parties to a conflict and ensuring neutral mediation. …”
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Public Health Risks Associated with Food Process Contaminants – A Review by Ahmadullah Zahir, Zhiwen Ge, Iftikhar Ali Khan

“…Furthermore, this study identifies existing knowledge gaps proposes avenues for future inquiry and emphasizes the necessity of employing a multi-disciplinary approach to alleviate the public health risks posed by food process contaminants, advocating for cooperative initiatives among food scientists, public health officials, and regulatory entities to enhance food safety and protect consumer health.…”
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The European Union’s Policies Towards Iraq (2014–2020) by L. D. Oganisyan

“…At the same time while demonstrating its commitment to develop cooperation with both government agencies and non-governmental organizations, the EU clearly prefers to assist Iraq through international organizations, rather than directly. …”
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OPEN BORDERS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION: NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN IDENTITY ON THE EXAMPLE OF CERTAIN EU MEMBER-STATES by E. V. Khakhalkina, K. P. Andreev, G. V. Grosheva, I. A. Kochev

“…Ever since the emergence of supranational structures, freedom of movement, capital, goods, services and labor has all been the principal focus points of the EU countries cooperation. The uncertain nature and complexlexity regarding migration issues, strengthening of Eurosceptic sentiments in certain EU countries, the commitment to population in certain member states, the EU’s future and its main achievements (including such issues as freedom of borders, which is still under threat of illegal migration and criminal-terrorist elements) remain a big question.The authors of the article aim to evaluate the current state and threats to open borders of the European Union using analysis of common European identity. …”
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University-Industry Interaction as an Element of the University’s «Third Mission» by E. V. Kudryashova, S. E. Sorokin, O. D. Bugaenko

“…In the context of the transformation of education, characterized by the rapid obsolescence of knowledge, the increasing role of technological and social innovations, the globalization of the economy and education, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure successful cooperation between universities and business. At the same time, the state gains an advantage due to the rapid transfer of new knowledge, research and innovation, enterprises and organizations increase opportunities for effective development.The aim of the study is to identify the most successful forms of interaction between educational organizations and enterprises, the mechanisms of influence of the University on the development of the region of its location, participation in socio-economic processes. …”
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Understanding emotional issues of clients approaching to nutrition counseling: A qualitative, exploratory study in Italy by Angelo R Pennella, Cristina Rubano

“…Despite this, they all followed the biomedical approach to some degree, yet emphasizing the need to acquire new and more relevant competences in this area, as well as the importance of cooperation between nutritionists and psychologists. …”
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A Single-Layer S/X- Band Shared Aperture Antenna with MIMO Characteristics at X-Band for Airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar Applications by Raja Babu Bandi, Venkata Kishore Kothapudi, Lakshman Pappula, Rajkumar Kalimuthu, Srinivasa Kiran Gottapu

“…The X-band antenna design is in 1 × 3 vertical series with microstrip feeding and arranged at four corners of the proposed antenna. The S-band antenna is mainly used for airborne applications such as air traffic control and surface ship radar. …”
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Étude tracéologique des bois de construction du port romain de Saint-Lupien à Rezé/Ratiatum (Loire-Atlantique) by Frédéric Épaud

“…The preservation of the low beams in a wet environment also offered the possibility of inventorying different types of joints, some of which are quite remarkable, such as the end jointed lumber equipped with a mortise and tenon or the straight crosses in the middle of the wood for the corners of the caissons. Finally, certain clues have made it possible to suggest the steps involved in lifting the wooden structures of the caissons.…”
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Using the gene pool of CIMMYT cultivars and lines in spring durum wheat breeding in Western Siberia by V. S. Yusov, М. G. Evdokimov, M. N. Kiriakova, D. A. Glushakov

“…The target research material included the cultivars and promising material of Triticum durum Desf. developed in the Spring Durum Wheat Breeding Laboratory of Omsk Agrarian Scientific Center as well as the gene pool of cultivars and lines obtained under the CIMMYT International Cooperation Program. Field trials, disease resistance assessment and phenological observations were carried out on the experimental fields of the Institute in 2000–2020 according to generally accepted methods. …”
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Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Women with Diabetes in Pregnancy Treated before and after the Introduction of a Standardized Multidisciplinary Management Protocol by Maddalena Morlando, Fabiana Savoia, Anna Conte, Antonio Schiattarella, Marco La Verde, Michela Petrizzo, Mauro Carpentieri, Carlo Capristo, Katherine Esposito, Nicola Colacurci

“…The introduction of a standardized multidisciplinary management protocol led to an improvement in the rates of vaginal delivery and in the rate of successful induction of labor in our center. A strong cooperation between obstetricians, diabetologists, and neonatologists is crucial to obtain a successful outcome in women with diabetes in pregnancy.…”
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Impact of geography on the control of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a review of geocoded clinical data from general practice by Richard Varhol, Moyez Jiwa, Ori Gudes, Narelle Mullan

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In Vitro Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Cention N and Its Comparison with Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement (RMGIC) Restorative Material as Used in Primary Teeth by Deepika Pai, P. A. Anirudhmaadhava, Kishore Ginjupalli

“…The child’s behaviour and cooperating ability are a crucial factor in deciding the restorative material for pediatric patients. …”
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