Les voyages reproductifs vers la Tunisie : l’intime au prisme des pratiques de l’assistance médicale à la procréation by Irene Maffi, Betty Rouland, Carole Wenger

“…In this article, we examine the problem of infertility in the Maghreb, the evolution of private IVF clinics in Tunisia and the dimension of intimacy through the stakes, stigmas and gendered norms that characterise medical practices in this field. In particular, our research demonstrates the persistence of certain norms that are part of an older gender regime in which women are solely responsible for infertility. …”
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Multilevel analysis of prevalence and determinants of diarrhea among under-five children in Somalia: insights from the Somalia demographic and health survey 2020 by Hamse Arab Ali, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nuh, Hamse Adam Abdi, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

“…Furthermore, feeding practices indicated that children not using bottle nipples faced higher odds of diarrhea (AOR = 1.377; CI: 1.172–1.617). …”
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Оценка гликемии и потребности в глюкозе у новорожденных детей во время оперативного вмешательства: проспективное клиническое исследование... by М. М. Нассер, Юлия Викторовна Жиркова, Ю. И. Кучеров, В. М. Межевикина

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,,Cura animarum" of the Preachers Order in the Background of the Medieval Monkhoods Soul Salvation Development by Slawomir Zonenberg

“…The document permitted the Dominicans the pastoral activity in all dioceses without the duty of requesting the bishops for the permission, which had been practiced formerly. While describing the Dominicans' pastoral work, the medieval Canon Law should also be referred to since there appeared the term "cura animarum ordinaria." …”
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Hydro-mechanical behavior of two clayey soils in presence of household waste leachates by H. Yonli, B. François, D. Toguyeni, A. Pantet

“…For soils from Nouna, the effective cohesion increases from 3 to 21 kPa with a slight decrease of friction angle; for soils from Boudry a slight increase of cohesion is noticed while friction angle increases from 34 to 37°.CONCLUSIONThis comparative study is of practical use to environmental geotechnics professionals because it shows that the choice in designing a bottom liner must be a compromise between long term hydraulic and mechanical behaviors of soils. …”
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From Acceptance to Dependence: Exploring Influences of Smart Healthcare on Continuous Use Intention of Mobile Health Services Among Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses in China by Jiacheng Luo, Kewei Zhang, Qianghong Huang, Shan Jiang, Younghwan Pan

“…This study not only provides strong evidence for the effectiveness of the integrated TAM and VAM model in the mHealth field but also offers theoretical insights and practical recommendations for product optimization and promotion to mHealth service providers and designers.…”
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Soft Skills as Predictors of Students’ Life Self-Fulfillment by L. N. Stepanova, E. F. Zeer

“…The authors have come to the conclusion that the creation of the conditions for the development of soft skills in students can prepare them for an adequate perception and realisation of socio-professional innovations in the future.Practical significance. The results of the present research can be used by the representatives of the system of vocational education, i.e. tutors and teachers, who carry out psychological and pedagogical support of university students.…”
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Comparison study of bioelectrical impedance analyzers for measuring lower limb muscle mass in middle-aged and elderly adults by Ai-Chun Huang, Hsueh-Kuan Lu, Chien-Wei Liang, Kuen-Chang Hsieh, Kuen-Chang Hsieh, Yi-Sung Tsai, Chung-Liang Lai, Chung-Liang Lai

“…StarBIA201 and InBody270 showed no fixed or proportional biases.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that the four-electrode foot-to-foot BIA method shows significant practicality and potential in assessing LLMM. Compared to multi-frequency BIA and DXA, this method is simpler to operate and more convenient, making it particularly suitable for preliminary screening and assessment of sarcopenia in clinical and community settings.…”
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Strengthening research preparedness for crises: lessons from Norwegian government agencies in using randomized trials and quasi-experimental methods to evaluate public policy inter... by Unni Gopinathan, Ingeborg Elgersma, Therese Dalsbø, Mona Bjørbæk, Atle Fretheim

“…Despite their potential, various government agencies report that randomized and quasi-experimental studies face legal, ethical, political and practical barriers that affect their use. For instance, the urgency of politicians to implement policies at scale has led to the discontinuation of trials and hindered learning from their effects. …”
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Pathogenetic Treatment of Gastritis as a Basis for the Prevention of Gastric Cancer in the Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States: Literature Review and the Resolution... by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Maev, J. V. Gorgun, K. S. Kaliaskarova, M. M. Karimov, A. V. Kononov, T. L. Lapina, N. A. Markaryan, M. S. Moldobaeva, S. I. Pimanov, A. A. Sheptulin

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StrideHD: A Binary Hyperdimensional Computing System Utilizing Window Striding for Image Classification by Dehua Liang, Jun Shiomi, Noriyuki Miura, Hiromitsu Awano

“…Although HDC achieved reasonable performances in several practical tasks, it comes with huge memory requirements since the data point should be stored in a very long vector having thousands of bits. …”
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Optimizing FACTS Device Placement Using the Fata Morgana Algorithm: A Cost and Power Loss Minimization Approach in Uncertain Load Scenario-Based Systems by Mohammad Aljaidi, Pradeep Jangir, Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, Ali Fayez Alkoradees, Arpita, Aseel Smerat

“…FATA theoretically provides a good balance between exploration and exploitation, and produces better global solutions. It practically increases power system efficiency by lowering operational costs and losses and improving stability. …”
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Chromium "(VI)" phytoremediation using Azolla pinnata: effects on Vicia faba growth, physiology, cytogenetics, and gene expression profiling by Elham R. S. Soliman, Kareem Moustafa, Mohamed Khamis, Zeinab A. Shedeed

“…Thus, a global imperative has been established to safeguard extant water resources and optimize their utility through sustainable practices and efficient management. In the present investigation, Azolla pinnata, a pteridophyte (fern), was employed to phytoremediate Cr (VI) from chromium-polluted water. …”
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Development and feasibility testing of a new device for home-based leg heat therapy in patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease by Bohyun Ro, MSc, John P. Spence, BBA, Paul A. Spence, MD, Christian Buckley, BS, Raghu L. Motaganahalli, MD, Bruno T. Roseguini, PhD

“…However, the lack of accessible, practical modalities for unsupervised HT, especially for elderly individuals, has hindered clinical implementation. …”
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Use of supervised and unsupervised approaches to make zonal application maps for variable-rate application of crop growth regulators in commercial cotton fields by Maria C. da S. Andrea, Cristiano F. de Oliveira, Fabrícia C. M. Mota, Rafael C. dos Santos, Edilson F. Rodrigues Junior, Lucas M. Bianchi, Rodrigo S. de Oliveira, Caio M. de Gouveia, Victor G. S. Barbosa, Marco A. Bispo E Silva

“…Abstract Background Zonal application maps are designed to represent field variability using key variables that can be translated into tailored management practices. For cotton, zonal maps for crop growth regulator (CGR) applications under variable-rate (VR) strategies are commonly based exclusively on vegetation indices (VIs) variability. …”
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Spatial and social relevance perceptions by pre-service teachers of learning about oil palm management as a local or nonlocal socioscientific issue by Finn Kristen Matthiesen, Gina Nolte, Finn Rehling, I Gede Arjana, Lola Utama Sitompul, Upik Yelianti, Susanne Bögeholz, Susanne Bögeholz

“…Our findings on relevance perceptions among local and nonlocal PST underscore the importance of spatial- and social-sensitive SSI education. We point out practical implications for promoting relevance perceptions considering local and nonlocal PST. …”
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Owners’ perceptions of dog treat management in Western Romania by Sorana Daina, Anamaria Blaga-Petrean, Silvana Popescu, Ioana Delia Pop, Daniel Mierlita, Adrian Macri

“…Owners who provided treats less frequently, 'seldom' (80.7%) or 'a few times a week' (87.8%), were more likely to have dogs with an ideal weight, while higher treat frequencies – 'once daily' (40.0%) or 'multiple times daily' (52.7%), were significantly associated with overweight or obese dogs (p<0.003).DiscussionThese findings underscore the importance of educating dog owners on aligning treat provision with caloric requirements and promoting responsible feeding practices. Veterinarians play a critical role in guiding owners toward balanced feeding strategies that incorporate treats into comprehensive dietary plans. …”
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Bio-ecological characteristics of Malus genus species in the context of prospective directions in horticulture and landscape forestry by Tetiana Moskalets, Oleksandr Kratiuk, Mariana Ivankiv, Sergii Shevchenko, Nataliia Shevchuk

“…The results established that domestic apple (cultivar Dozhnytsia), hybrid crab apple, and plum-leaved apple exhibited high resistance to this pathogen, which affects both foliage and fruit. The practical application of these findings lies in enriching the informational database on Malus species with updated data, enabling their utilisation in various thematic studies…”
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Microplastics in beach sediments, seawater, and common fish in tourist destinations by M. Go, A. Ybanez, A. Ilano, F. Cababat, L. De La Calzada

“…This study monitors microplastic contamination in marine environments at tourist destinations and suggests policies and initiatives that encourage tourism operators, locals, and tourists to adopt practices that reduce microplastic pollution. This endeavor is in line with the journal''''''''s objective to oversee the environmental consequences and advocate for improved environmental management strategies. …”
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Abyssinian pea (Lathyrus schaeferi Kosterin nom. nov. pro Pisum abyssinicum A. Br.) is a problematic taxon by O. E. Kosterin

“…P. abyssinicum is of practical interest owing to its extra early ripening and resistance to bacterial blight. …”
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