Negative Interest Rate Policy in Switzerland by Elisabeth Ziegler-Hasiba, Ernesto Turnes

“…Objective: The purpose of this study is to present a review of the negative interest rate policy of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) after the outbreak of the financial crisis, in the context of falling real interest rates. Furthermore, the article demonstrates the implications of this unconventional monetary policy for the Swiss economy as well as the financial market stability. …”
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What Were Bulletin Board Systems? Looking Back At Pre-Internet Online Communication in Turkey by Ivo Ozan Furman

“…It then introduces the HitNet archive, currently the only publicly accessible Turkish language BBS archive in the world. …”
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The Ukraine-Russia conflict: An international humanitarian law review of the involvement of foreign fighters by Khoirunnisa Khoirunnisa, Brian Matthew, Didi Jubaidi, Agung Yudhistira Nugroho

“…Their involvement on both sides of the conflict between those supporting either Ukrainian forces or Russian-backed groups, presents a complex issue that requires careful consideration within the context of IHL, which currently lacks clear provisions for addressing their legal status. …”
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Review of the hydrological effects of the extreme event Hurricane Eta in the Chiriquí Viejo River basin, November 2020 by Hermes De Gracia

“…The maximum rainfall recorded on November 4, 2020, reached 223.8 mm, while the flow in Paso Canoa reached 638.03 m³/s, demonstrating the magnitude of the event and the inability of the basin to handle such high volumes of water.Through a detailed analysis, it was observed that soil saturation resulted in direct runoff of up to 70.0 mm that same day, which shows that the infiltration capacity of the soil was quickly exceeded.Despite the damage observed, there are currently no advanced hydrological studies on extreme events in critical basins such as the Chiriquí Viejo River.This lack of research reflects a serious lack of planning and assessment of the risks associated with phenomena of this magnitude.One of the most critical problems found is the lack of specialized hydrology professionals, who are essential to carry out detailed studies and ensure sustainable management of water resources.In a context where climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme events, the absence of hydrologists in the region puts the resilience of the basin to future disasters at risk.The basin's hydraulic system demonstrated its inability to handle high flows, underscoring the need to improve flood control and water retention infrastructure.In addition, the lack of effective hydrological planning and coordination in the management of hydraulic infrastructures compromises both the safety of downstream communities and the sustainability of hydroelectric reservoirs, vital for the region.…”
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Promising areas and megatrends in the development of logistics technologies in the future by Tregubov, Vladimir N., Slavnetskova, Lyudmila Vladimirovna

“…The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the proposed scenarios and technological solutions to optimize logistics processes in the context of digital transformation of economic systems.…”
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RETRACTED: Recent trends in the use of bacteriophages as replacement of antimicrobials against food-animal pathogens by Sana Zia, Khalid A. Alkheraije

“…Additionally, bacteria are becoming more resistant to antibiotics, which pose a global threat. Currently, many scientific efforts have been made to develop and implement new technologies to combat bacteria considering the increasing emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria. …”
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Experience in implementing a patient-centered approach in a private medical organization by L. I. Moskvicheva, Yu. S. Genyush, I. A. Petrova

“…Currently, taking into account the pronounced competition among modern medical organizations, attracting patients and forming a high degree of their loyalty requires significant efforts both in the field of ensuring the quality of medical services provided, and in the field of full implementation of legally enshrined patient rights, compliance with ethical and deontological norms, the formation of effective communication and integration processes between employees of a medical organization and patients and/ or their relatives, and in the context of the activities of a private medical organization, special work is also largely required to optimize the main business processes. …”
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PO54 | FATTY INFILTRATION AND POTENTIAL ADIPOGENIC SHIFT OF SKELETAL MUSCLE CELLS: MULTIPARAMETRIC HISTOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MYOSTEATOSIS

“… Myosteatosis, defined as an ectopic fat accumulation within skeletal muscle, has gained increasing clinical relevance as it fits within the context of metabolic disorders and aging. …”
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Evaluation of biokinetics and dosimetry in [131I]-NaI therapies: whole-body images quantification versus lower limb region by Bianca Lemos Lima, Jamille da Silveira Almeida, Maria da Penha Albuquerque Potiens, Rogério Alexandre Pelissoni, Marcelo Tatit Sapienza, Carlos Alberto Buchpiguel, José Willegaignon

“…As the current dosimetric protocol can be performed by delimiting a region of interest (ROI) in whole body images to evaluate the biokinetics and absorbed dose by the patient, the objective of this study was to analyze the possibility that this measurement was restricted to only one thigh region. …”
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Deterioration of sleep and mental health in individuals with insomnia during South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown by Alison Bentley, Laura C. Roden, Jonathan P. Davy, Stella Iacovides, F. Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Karine Scheuermaier, Raphaella Lewis, Gosia Lipinska, Johanna Roche, Candice J. Christie, Swantje Wells, Dale E. Rae

“…Comparative analyses were conducted between participants who identified a current or previous diagnosis of insomnia (n = 135, Insomnia group, irrespective of whether they had current symptoms or not) and those reporting no sleep disorders (n = 700, No-Insomnia group). …”
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Social and non-social risk-taking in adolescence by Weike Wang, Kylie Evans, Susanne Schweizer

“…This is in contrast with adolescent-typical behaviour, which is characterised by heightened risk-taking in social contexts. The current study aimed to investigate how low self-perceived social value influences risk-taking in social compared to non-social contexts during adolescence. 114 adolescents (aged 12–23 years) completed the Balloon Analogue Risk Task (BART) in individual and social contexts. …”
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Balancing Innovation and Ethics by Anisa Patel

“…Even DNA testing company 23andMe states, “Currently 23andMe has several features that can reveal genetic evidence of Indigenous American ancestry, although they are not considered a confirmatory test or proof of such ancestry in a legal context.”[7]  These companies cannot fully confirm the accuracy of their tests in finding ancestral information and therefore should not be completely relied upon for discovering self-identity. …”
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Balancing Innovation and Ethics by Anisa Patel

“…Even DNA testing company 23andMe states, “Currently 23andMe has several features that can reveal genetic evidence of Indigenous American ancestry, although they are not considered a confirmatory test or proof of such ancestry in a legal context.”[7]  These companies cannot fully confirm the accuracy of their tests in finding ancestral information and therefore should not be completely relied upon for discovering self-identity. …”
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Geographical accessibility of emergency neonatal care services in Ethiopia: analysis using the 2016 Ethiopian Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care Survey by Andrew Hayen, Getiye Dejenu Kibret, Daniel Demant

“…Addis Ababa and the Hareri regional state had full access (100% coverage) to EmNeC services within 2 hours travel time, while the Afar (15.3%) and Somali (16.3%) regional states had the lowest access.Conclusions The physical access to EmNeC services in Ethiopia is well below the universal health coverage expectations stated by the United Nations. Increasing the availability of EmNeC to health facilities where routine delivery services currently are taking place would significantly increase physical access. …”
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Insights on natural products and their derivatives in tuberculosis management by Goyal Rajat, Susheel Kumar, Garg Kajal, Neha Rani, Chopra Hitesh, Wilson Kashish, Gupta Sumeet

“…More research is needed on various natural substances, both independently and in combination with currently approved drug regimens, as potential TB treatment options.…”
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Aquaculture in Kenya: Present State and Development Trends by MATVEEVA Natalia Fedorovna

“…The shortage of these resources as a result of excessive demand (in the context of the actualization of the problem of preserving natural capital for future generations) is increasingly compensated by an increase in the supply of aquaculture products – that is, man-controlled artificial reproduction of commercial water reserves. …”
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Fostering Educational Change at the Intersection of Macro-Level Institutional Narratives and Micro-Level Classroom Experiences by Marta Guarda

“…By highlighting the role of teachers’ agency in challenging macro-level narratives from below, the study addresses the imbalances of power between institutionalised and non-institutionalised languages, and contributes to research framing plurilingual education as a socially engaged phenomenon in increasingly multilingual contexts.…”
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A framework for integrating neural development and social networks in adolescence by Jimmy Capella, Eva H. Telzer

“…Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by increasingly complex and influential peer contexts. Concurrently, developmental changes in neural circuits, particularly those related to social cognition, affective salience, and cognitive control, contribute to individuals’ social interactions and behaviors. …”
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Microsaccades in applied environments: Real-world applications of fixational eye movement measurements by Robert G Alexander, Stephen L Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde

“…Here we present the state of the art in the practical applications of fixational eye movement research, examine its potential future uses, and discuss the benefits of including microsaccade measures in existing eye movement detection technologies. Current evidence supports the inclusion of fixational eye movement measures in real-world contexts, as part of the development of new or improved oculomotor assessment tools. …”
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Habitat collectif « de standing » au cœur de Santiago du Chili : un modèle résidentiel vertical attractif ? by Line Henry

“…Santiago’s area is constantly increasing due to the appeal of detached suburban houses. …”
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