Factors that influence anemia prevalence: a comparative study of datasets from Russia and South Africa by Maria A. Burilina, Natisha Dukhi, Aleksandra L. Mashkova, Ivan V. Nevolin, Ronel Sewpaul

“…Conclusions The comparison of socio-economic factors influencing the prevalence of anemia between Russian and South African samples has validated self-assessments as a reliable proxy for health status in the context of Russia. This methodological advancement underpins current and future research based on the extensive database of the Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey, encompassing approximately 2,500 indicators, to investigate disease prevalence.…”
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The impact of poverty reduction and development interventions on non-communicable diseases and their behavioural risk factors in low and lower-middle income countries: A systematic... by Jessie Pullar, Luke Allen, Nick Townsend, Julianne Williams, Charlie Foster, Nia Roberts, Mike Rayner, Bente Mikkelsen, Francesco Branca, Kremlin Wickramasinghe

“…However, studies investigating the impact of improved income on obesity tend to show an increased risk. Embedding NCD impact evaluation into development programmes is crucial in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and the rapid epidemiological transitions facing LLMICs.…”
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Study of Radon Radiation in the Area of the Akchatau Polymetallic Mine, Republic of Kazakhstan by Yuriy Pak, Dmitriy Pak, Vladimir Matonin, Diana Ibragimova, Pavel Timoshenko, Yuriy Barkov, Anar Tebayeva, Pavel Medvedev

“…Increased radon concentration in a number of areas is associated with the Akchatau tungsten–molybdenum mine. …”
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Valuation of informal care for the old-aged with disabilities in China—a discrete choice experiment approach by Zhan Zhao, Shuaizhen Chen, Fengyi Sun, Wenjing Cheng, Chen Chen, Elizabeth Maitland, Stephen Nicholas, Jian Wang, Lei Si, Jialong Tan

“…The probability of choosing cash compensation rose when compensation increased and fells when the care time increased. The preferences for assistance varied significantly by individual’s demographic and health-related characteristics. …”
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Direct and indirect crisis of food security due to COVID-19 emergence in Addis Ababa and Amhara regions, Ethiopia: a lesson for the inevitable pandemics by Daniel Teshome Gebeyehu, Leah East, Stuart Wark, Md Shahidul Islam

“…The objective of the current study was to assess both the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 on individuals’ food security in the metropolitan and regional context of Ethiopia. …”
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Effect of 5-fluorouracil on Pseudomonas aeruginosa: impact on virulence, biofilm formation, and bacterial growth by Amani A. Niazy, May M. Alrashed, Abdurahman A. Niazy

“…By placing the current evidence in context, we hope to guide further studies toward determining the clinical viability of 5-FU as a treatment option against this formidable pathogen.…”
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Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Methanol–Diesel Dual Fuel Engine at Different Altitudes by Zhongcheng Wang, Zhu Jie, Xiaoyu Liu

“…Currently, in the two technological approaches for using diesel pilot injection to ignite methanol and partially substituting diesel fuel with methanol, neither can fully achieve carbon neutrality in the context of internal combustion engines. …”
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EVALUATION OF APPLE ORCHARDS VIA THE EXPERT SYSTEM CROM by Daniela DANA, Irina-Adriana CHIURCIU, Valentina VOICU, Aurelia-Ioana CHEREJI, Ioan Jr. CHEREJI, Andreea-Roxana FIRATOIU

“…Although the cultivation of fruit trees is a traditional activity in Romania and our country has natural potential in this regard, both the cultivated area and the fruit production have decreased lately. That is why the NRDP 2014- 2020 included a sub-programme for this sector, with sub-measures to redress the field and successfully respond to current challenges, including the impact on the environment. …”
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Effects of complex whole-body movements on EEG activity: a scoping review by Gabriel Müller, Atef Salem, Wolfgang I. Schöllhorn

“…This issue is currently being increasingly investigated using movements in which metabolism is not increased accordingly. …”
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A predictive analysis of STEM vocation through students’ attitudes to school science classes by María-Antonia Manassero-Mas, Ángel Vázquez-Alonso

“…IntroductionThe increasing strategic, economic, social and personal value of scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical (STEM) knowledge in current societies highlights the need for STEM professionals. …”
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Mapping evidence of spinal manipulation therapy for headaches in South Africa: a scoping review of grey literature by Keseri Padayachy, Ismail Fatima, Morris Kahere, Alister du Rose, Katherine A. Pohlman

“…In terms of objective measures, there were both increases and decreases across the different interventions. …”
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Reflection of Covid-19 Pandemic on Advertisements by Enes Çetinkaya

“…Even in a pandemic that threatens human health, this effort in order not to decrease of consumption rate shows once again the ravage of the capitalist system.…”
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Association of plasma levels of Sestrin2 with adiposity and metabolic function indices in healthy and diabetic subjects from Qatar Biobank by Muhammad Ammar Zahid, Shahenda Salah Abdelsalam, Hicham Raïq, Hanan H. Abunada, Aijaz Parray, Abdelali Agouni

“…Conversely, in the diabetic cohort, higher Sestrin2 levels were paradoxically linked to increased triglycerides (OR: 1.57), the product of triglyceride glucose and waist circumference (OR: 1.8), body fat (OR: 1.72), waist circumference (OR: 1.82), waist-to-hip ratio (OR: 1.96) and metabolic syndrome (OR: 1.48).ConclusionsThese findings suggest that Sestrin2 may play a complex and context-dependent role in metabolic regulation, potentially serving as a protective factor in healthy individuals but contributing to metabolic dysfunction in the context of established diabetes. …”
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Enhancing malaria elimination in high-transmission settings: the synergy of concurrent vector control and chemotherapy by Ronald Mulebeke, Adoke Yeka, Jean-Pierre van Geertruyden

“…Thus, tailoring strategies to the specific local context and transmission dynamics is essential for maximizing impact. …”
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Leasing impact on transformation processes in the Russian agricultural sector under sanctions pressure by A. A. Kiritsa, Yu. V. Chutcheva

“…With consideration to  the current situation in   the domestic market, decreased prices for agricultural products and rapid growth of   prices for agricultural machinery, the most promising areas for the use of  leasing mechanisms have been proposed to   help accelerate technical re-equipment in   the agricultural sector: application of   leasing solutions in   the agricultural industry that have already been tested and proven successful in   other market segments (for example, subscription, agrocarsharing, etc.); combination of   leasing mechanisms with trade-in programmes which make it  possible to  comprehensively solve issues not only of   updating machinery and tractor fleet, but also of  recycling worn-out agricultural equipment; use of   leasing mechanisms for the development of  machine and technological complexes as a   modern form of  joint use of   machinery in  agriculture which allows accelerating technical equipment of   the industry. …”
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Trends, Cycles and Seasonal Variations of Ukrainian Gross Domestic Product by Debesh Bhowmik

“…The article attempts to study trends, seasonal variations and cyclical fluctuations of Ukraine’s quarterly GDP at current prices. The period of the study is from the first quarter of 2010 to the first quarter of 2020. …”
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A Review of Fish Anomalies in Türkiye’s Waters by Özgen Yılmaz, Hasan Cerim, Sercan Yapıcı, İsmail Reis

“…In recent years, anomaly studies have increased in number, covering both individual cases and their effects on natural populations and farmed species. …”
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Financial Interrelations of scenario Indicators of budget Forecasting with Indicators of the Federal budget of Russia by M. E. Kosov, E. K. Voronkova, A. Yu. Chalova

“…The purpose of this study is to assess the validity of the forecast values of scenario macroeconomic indicators that determine the key characteristics of the Russian federal budget in the current budget cycle, and to develop proposals for clarifying the composition and concretizing approaches to their forecasting for the medium term in conditions of increased uncertainty. …”
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Intraventricular Empyema Features of Surgery and Conservative’s Outcome: A Scoping Review by Farhad Balafif, Donny Wardhana, Tommy Nazwar, Mustofa Mustofa

“…This scoping review seeks to bridge the existing literature gap by systematically summarizing current knowledge, identifying consensus, and highlighting research opportunities. …”
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THE CONCEPT OF «NATIONAL SECURITY» WITHIN THE CATEGORICAL FRAMEWORK OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION by Liliia Muntian

“…It is emphasized that studying the concept of «national security» in the context of public administration is crucial for understanding and interpreting the «state policy of national security» strategy. …”
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