Characteristics of the Epidemic Situation Associated with Acute Respiratory Viral Infections in the Russian Federation during the Pandemic Spread of COVID-19 by T. A. Semenenko, V. G. Akimkin, E. I. Burtseva, A. V. Nozdracheva, E. G. Simonova, A. V. Tutelyan, S. V. Ugleva, S. N. Kuzin

“…Aim of the study was to investigate the current manifestations of the epidemic process of ARVI and influenza, including in the context of a new coronavirus infection (COVID–19) pandemic, on the territory of Russia and in Moscow. …”
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Investigation of the properties of self-compacting concrete using treated rubber powder, polypropylene fibers, and wash water by Ali Katebi, Gholamreza Asadollahfardi, Amirmasoud Salehi, Ghasem Ahmadi, Abolfazl Soleymani-tushmanlo

“…Compressive strength in specimens containing polypropylene fibers decreased by an average of 5 %, while those using wash water showed a 6 % reduction compared to control specimens. …”
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Laboratory assays do not consistently indicate under processing of soybean meal that negatively impacts broiler performance by K.M. Bowen, L.E. Knarr, E.A. Lynch, E.B. Estanich, A.K. Renner, H.B. Krishnan, J.S. Moritz

“…Urease decreased with increasing processing according to 2 of the 3 laboratories. …”
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Peasantry in Samsun During the Development of Capitalism: The Results of a Field Study by Ezgi Turmuş Binici

“…The first inference indicates the weakening agricultural production in Samsun. The dramatic decrease in the peasant population and migration also shows the change in the dynamics of agricultural production over time. …”
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FEATURES OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE NATIONAL LABOR MARKET IN CONDITIONS OF MILITARY THREAT AND INTERNAL POPULATION DISPLACEMENT by Liudmyla Akimova, Gаlina Urchik

“…The most popular occupations in the labour market are sales managers and sales consultants, accountants, and drivers. 3) A decrease in labour demand during the war occurred in several occupations, but the most significant decrease in labour demand occurred in the IT sector. …”
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The Middle Space: On Blogs and Beyond in Blended Learning by Liat Biberman-Shalev, Nurit Chamo

“…As blended learning (BL) is becoming a new normal in the context of higher education, there is a growing need to attune pedagogies to this context. …”
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Clinical and epidemiological characteristic of chronic hepatitis C in the republic of Tyva by A. A. Saryglar, S. O. Dongak, A. D. Ibrohimova, K. E. Novak, E. V. Esaulenko

“…Over the past two years, the decrease in incidence in the Republic of Tyva is likely due to a decrease in the number of examinations, a decrease in patients seeking outpatient care, and insufficient screening in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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The transcriptional activator LdtR from 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' mediates osmotic stress tolerance. by Fernando A Pagliai, Christopher L Gardner, Lora Bojilova, Amanda Sarnegrim, Cheila Tamayo, Anastasia H Potts, Max Teplitski, Svetlana Y Folimonova, Claudio F Gonzalez, Graciela L Lorca

“…The causal agent of Huanglongbing disease, 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus', is a non-culturable, gram negative, phloem-limited α-proteobacterium. Current methods to control the spread of this disease are still limited to the removal and destruction of infected trees. …”
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Climate change and the size of glaciers in the Kuznetsky Alatau Mountains between 1975 and 2015 by M. M. Adamenko, Ya. M. Gutak, V. A. Antonova

“…These climatic changes did cause corresponding reactions of glaciers in the area. The analysis of current changes in the glacio-nival systems demonstrated that different morphological types of glaciers reacted to the current climate change in different ways. …”
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Botulinum toxin treatment of lower extremity spasticity by S. E. Khat’kova, M. A. Akulov, O. R. Orlova, D. Yu. Usachev, A. S. Orlova, L. V. Krylova

“…The article reviews the current concept of lower extremity spasticity, which is a frequent disabling consequence of stroke. …”
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The impacts of perceived overqualification on employee performance: A case of chefs by Gökhan ONAT, Duygu Eren

“…As a result of the analysis made with the data collected, it was found that perceived overqualification negatively and significantly affects employee performance. In this context, as a result of this study, it can be said that employee performance may increase or decrease if the overqualification observed in chefs increases or decreases. …”
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Problems of updating the Investment atlas of a subsoil user with reliable information on metallic and non-metallic mineral resources by A. P. Vasylenko

“…There continues to be a significant reduction (and even absence) of budget funding and a significant decrease in the volume and types of exploration work for almost all types of minerals. …”
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Transformation of World Automotive Industry by P. P. Sushkevich

“…However a great number of factors can have a significant effect on the future of electric vehicles and two of them are thoroughly considered in the paper: cost of energy (batteries) and price of oil (at the price of about 20 USD for barrel the development rate will considerably decrease). Besides the matter of environmental friendliness the paper pays attention to services of digital transformation. …”
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Factors of Financial Imbalance in the Compulsory Pension Insurance System: the Case of Russia by A. l. Safonov, Yu. V. Dolzhenkova

“…The regression in the payment of insurance premiums led to a conundrum in Russia, when an increase in wages resulted in the decrease of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation’s income. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Wood Charcoal Dust as Partial Replacement for Cement in Plain Concrete. by Akankunda, Lindah

“…The increasing demand for cement, driven by the current construction boom, has escalated its production, making it a critical component in concrete. …”
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Strategizing Soft Skills Resilience: A Holistic Approach to Mitigating COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Workforce Development by Mariia Vesolovska, Lyubomyr Shved

“…They also have a crucial impact on the economy, as the acquisition of soft skills contributes to the more efficient functioning of enterprises and the economy as a whole. However, in the current context, due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain difficulties have arisen in their development in countries around the world. …”
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Recent trends of snow avalanche regime in the Central Caucasus (Elbrus region as an example) by A. D. Oleinikov, N. A. Volodicheva

“…This is one of probable scenarios in the development of avalanche activity in the Greater Caucasus in the context of the current climate change.…”
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Monitoring ground temperature and deformation of the cast-in-place footings in permafrost regions on the Qinghai‒Tibet Plateau by Chao-Wei Wang, Yan-Hui You, Bin Yao, Bin Liu, Pei-Heng Guo, Lei Guo, Xin-Bin Wang, Qi-Hao Yu

“…The long-term stability of the cast-in-place footings in permafrost regions has received much attention due to its climate sensitivity. The current research lacks long-term data validation, especially in the context of climate change. …”
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Numerical Study of the Effects of Inlet Geometry on the Performance of the Sediment Bypass Tunnel using SSIIM Numerical Model by P. Aminian, M. Jorabloo, A. Ahmadi

“…Sediment Bypass Tunnels (SBTs) are deviant channels that convey the current containing sediments from the upstream to the downstream of the reservoir. …”
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Cash or Compliment? Older employees preference of financial versus non-financial incentives by Miodraga Stefanovska-Petkovska, Marjan Bojadziev

“…In addition, managerial position, tenure and intrinsic motivation have been positively related to job satisfaction among older employees as well. The current research seeks to decrease the research gap concerning the ageing workforce in developing economies and contribute to the increased understanding of these growing age group of employees.…”
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