Tours de Babel et lettres de feu : motifs bibliques dans le Berlin de Vladimir Nabokov by Monica Manolescu-Oancea

“…When examining the critical responses to Vladimir Nabokov’s representations of Berlin in his Russian fiction, it is quite surprising to notice that two antithetical positions have been formulated, one which stresses the absence of Berlin as a city in Nabokov’s texts, and a more recent position emphasizing, on the contrary, the substantial presence of the city in terms of references, landmarks and recognizable sites. …”
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Pourquoi mener des recherches qui incluent des questions de soutenabilité ? by Olivier Gayot

“…Next, we show how the sense of usefulness and collective aspect of the research is both a response to these difficulties and a powerful driving force to progress in our research.…”
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Parcerias institucionais como estratégias para o desenvolvimento do paradesporto no Brasil by Rafael Estevam Reis, Ricardo João Sonoda-Nunes, Doralice Lange de Souza

“…Os dados foram analisados por meio de análise temática e indutiva. …”
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The surface of non-linear rotation by K. L. Panchuk, T. M. Myasoyedova

“…Several propositions, a lemma and a theorem are proved, which allow one to form the initial data in the problem of nonlinear rotation, the solution of which is the parametric equations of smooth surfaces. …”
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Tasquinimod suppresses tumor cell growth and bone resorption by targeting immunosuppressive myeloid cells and inhibiting c-MYC expression in multiple myeloma by Marie Törngren, Rong Fan, Eline Menu, Helena Eriksson, Karin Vanderkerken, Andrew Chantry, Hatice Satilmis, Niels Vandewalle, Emma Verheye, Philip Vlummens, Anke Maes, Catharina Muylaert, Elke De Bruyne, Holly Evans, Nathan De Beule, Dirk Hose, Ken Maes, Karine Breckpot, Kim De Veirman

“…The in vivo impact on immune cells (myeloid cell subsets, macrophages, dendritic cells), tumor load, survival and bone disease were elucidated using immunocompetent 5TMM models.Results Tasquinimod treatment significantly decreased myeloma cell proliferation and colony formation in vitro, associated with an inhibition of c-MYC and increased p27 expression. …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR WORKING DEVICE (MT) by LI ZhanLong, ZHU XiaoWu, GAO ShanTie, SHI QingLu, CHEN Wei

“…Due to the uncertainties of the work object, load, and operation, the force of the working device of the excavators becomes more complicated. …”
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How to transform cultivated land protection on the Northeast Tibetan Plateau？ A multifunctional path exploration by Rongrong Ma, Yuhan Huang, Wei Zhou, Jun Ren, Hongyu Wang, Zeyu Shi, Juan Wang

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Navajo Sandstone concretions record extended magnetic chronology by Lucie Smrcinova, Gunther Kletetschka

“…Our results support a two-stage formation model involving initial iron hydroxide precipitation followed by progressive transformation to hematite. …”
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Adherent junctions: Physiology, role in hydrocephalus and potential therapeutic targets by Zhiye Chen, Jian He, Yating Guo, Yue Hao, Wentao Lv, Zexin Chen, Junqiang Wang, Yijian Yang, Kaiyue Wang, Zhikun Liu, Qian Ouyang, Zhangjie Su, Pingsheng Hu, Gelei Xiao

“…In all epithelial cells, the adherent junctions (AJs) with cadherin as the core play an important role in the maintenance of the connection and the formation of apical-basal polarity. The ependymal cells close to the ventricular system rely on AJs with N-cadherin at the core to maintain their normal morphology and function. …”
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Perbedaan KEGEL Exercise Dan Bridging Exercise Terhadap Penurunan Inkontinensia Urin Pada Lansia by Tania Febiola, Nuraini Diah Noviati, Muthiah Munawwarah, Trisia Lusiana Amir

“…Kemudian inkontinensia urin diukur menggunakan kuesioner ICIQ-SF International Consulation Incontinence Questionnair Short Form.  Hasil uji hipotesis I didapatkan nilai p<= 0,001 diartikan terdapat pengaruh signifikan intervensi kegel exercise terhadap inkontinensia urin Pada uji hipotesis II didapatkan hasil p<=0,001 diartikan terdapat pengaruh signifikan intervensi bridging exercise terhadap inkontinensia urin dan Hipotesis III dengan menunjukkan nilai p=0,652 diartikan tidak ada perbedaan antara intervensi kegel exercise dan bridging exercise terhadap penurunan inkontinensia urin Tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara intervensi kegel exercise dan bridging exercise terhadap penurunan inkontinensia urine pada lansia di Panti Jompo Werdha Wisma Mulia.…”
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DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF STEEL AND CAST IRON by E. B. Ten, V. D. Belov

“…Such as, technology of centrifugal casting of large-size workpieces made of steel, forecasting method composition of slag in the smelting of high-manganese steels, method of complex modifying chromium cast irons, analysis of properties of perspective high-alloy aluminium cast iron.…”
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Kuiyangling Enema Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis Mice by Reducing Levels of Intestinal NETs and Promoting HuR/VDR Signaling by Zhang D, Zhu Z, He Z, Duan S, Yi Q, Qiu M, Dai X, Su G, Li K, Xu L, Liu D, Wu Y, Gao Y, Li R, Guo S

“…Dong Zhang,1,2 Zeming Zhu,3 Zhangyou He,4 Siwei Duan,3 Qincheng Yi,4 Min Qiu,3 Xingzhen Dai,3 Guang Su,4 Kexin Li,1,2 Lin Xu,1,2 Donghou Liu,1,2 Yabin Wu,1,2 Yong Gao,3 Ruliu Li,3 Shaoju Guo1,2 1Gastroenterology Department, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518000, People’s Republic of China; 2Gastroenterology Department, Shenzhen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518000, People’s Republic of China; 3Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510000, People’s Republic of China; 4Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ruliu Li, Science and Technology Innovation Center,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-020-39357088, Email lrl@gzucm.edu.cn Shaoju Guo, Gastroenterology Department, The Fourth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 1, Fuhua Road, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, 518000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-0755-82571384, Email gsj1080@163.comPurpose: Kuiyangling is a traditional Chinese medicine formula used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, but the specific mechanism remains unclear. …”
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HIV status and contraceptive use in Zimbabwe among sexually active adolescent girls and women: Secondary analysis of Zimbabwe Demographic Health survey data by G Musuka, G Murewanhema, Z Mukandavire, I Chingombe, D Cuadros, F Mutenherwa, T Dzinamarira, R Eghtessadi, N Malunguza, M Mapingure

“…Understanding the pattern of contraceptive use among women living with HIV is critical for formulating relevant public health interventions to improve the uptake and use of reliable methods in this population. …”
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Complementary Product Pricing and Service Cooperation Strategy in a Dual-Channel Supply Chain by Minglun Ren, Jiqiong Liu, Shuai Feng, Aifeng Yang

“…One manufacturer sells products simultaneously through its own online channel and the traditional retailer, and the manufacturer delivers the product’s service to the retailer in its network direct sales channel by cooperating with the retailer in the form of service cost sharing. Considering the different market power structures of channel members, we establish three different pricing game models. …”
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TAX EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN BRAZIL by Heloisa Estellita, Frederico Silva Bastos

“…Fo cope with that, new forms of regulation and regulators emerge. Under this view, an effort towards signing international treaties, conventions and agreements seems to be a feasible solution. …”
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Nano‐silicon fertiliser increases the yield and quality of cherry radish by Xinxin Xu, Yaozu Guo, Yi Hao, Zeyu Cai, Yini Cao, Wanzhen Fang, Bangyin Zhao, Christy L. Haynes, Jason C. White, Chuanxin Ma

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Effect of Isopropyl Alcohol Concentration and Etching Time on Wet Chemical Anisotropic Etching of Low-Resistivity Crystalline Silicon Wafer by Eyad Abdur-Rahman, Ibrahim Alghoraibi, Hassan Alkurdi

“…A micropyramid structure was formed on the surface of a monocrystalline silicon wafer (100) using a wet chemical anisotropic etching technique. …”
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Chemical, biological and nerve gas attacks: need for education among healthcare personnel and medical students; a Swedish regional cross-sectional web-survey by Albert Gyllencreutz Castellheim, Gustav Persson, Juuso Kuikka, Karol Babinski, Yohan Robinson, Fabian Taube

“…Methods Three distinct web-based cross-sectional surveys were conducted, one each for chemical, biological, and nerve gas events, with each survey following the same structural format including sections on (a) theoretical knowledge assessment, using multiple-choice questions regarding identification, protection, and treatment, (b) perception of threat, using questions based on a 5-point Likert scale to gauge views on threat/preparedness and (c) perception of existing competency, with questions regarding prior education and the need for additional education and training. …”
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Pablo Aguayo. Reconocimiento, Justicia y Democracia. Ensayos sobre John Rawls. Viña del Mar: Cenaltes, 2018. by Ignacio Peralta

“…Segundo, el libro no busca tan solo exponer la obra de Rawls de una forma autocontenida, sino también poner esta última a prueba a la luz de los debates contemporáneos sobre justicia social. …”
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Study on Accessibility of Feeder Lines with Different Geometric Shapes by Qing Tang, Peng Du

“…The impacts of line shape on accessibility are analysed by derived formulas for calculating accessibility under ideal conditions. …”
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