The GWAS-MAP platform for aggregation of results of genome-wide association studies and the GWAS-MAP|homo database of 70 billion genetic associations of human traits by T. I. Shashkova, D. D. Gorev, E. D. Pakhomov, A. S. Shadrina, S. Zh. Sharapov, Y. A. Tsepilov, L. C. Karssen, Y. S. Aulchenko

“…To address these issues, we developed GWAS-MAP, a high-throughput platform for aggregating, storing, analyzing, visualizing and providing access to a database of big data that result from region- and genome-wide association studies. The database currently contains information on more than 70 billion associations between genetic variants and human diseases, quantitative traits, and “omics” traits. …”
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Contrasting Effect of Curcumin on Hepatitis B Virus Replication According to the Hepatoma Cell Line by María Mercedes Elizalde, Pedro Fuentes, Diego Chiappetta, Diego Martín Flichman

“…In recent decades, considerable advances have been achieved in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. However, the currently available drugs have shortcomings. In this context, several natural compounds have been proposed as potential agents to improve either the outcome of antiviral treatment or the progression of chronic infection, with curcumin being one of the most evaluated compounds due to its pleiotropic antiviral activity. …”
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Modified Rice Straw as Adsorbent Material to Remove Aflatoxin B1 from Aqueous Media and as a Fiber Source in Fino Bread by Sherif R. Mohamed, Tarek A. El-Desouky, Ahmed M. S. Hussein, Sherif S. Mohamed, Khayria M. Naguib

“…The aims of the current work are in large part the benefit of rice straw to be used as adsorbent material and natural source of fiber in Fino bread. …”
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Quality failures in Energy- saving renovation projects in Northern China by Yuting Qi

“…However, in China, building energy renovation projects are subjected to quality failures resulting in energy wastage, a decrease in the energy efficiency of the project, an increase in project cost, and thus negatively affecting the overall performance of the renovation projects. …”
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Motivation to learn German as a foreign language: A systematic literature review by Asuman Yaprak

“…Motivation, which greatly affects the learning process in the context of foreign language teaching and learning, provides the willingness for learning a language, while on the other hand, it assumes a decisive role in language learning success. …”
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Effect of Clinical Nursing Practice Guidelines regarding Percutaneous Coronary Interventions on Patients' Anxiety and Satisfaction by Ebtisam A. Elhihi, ibrahim A. ibrahim, Faisal A. Alasmari, Awad H. alkhatib, Nahlah A. Alzahrani, Alaa M. Abuhaleimah, Sanaa B. Barnawi, Bayan F. Jilani, Hadeel Y. ALhawsawi, Shatha M. Alsufyani, Amnah Al ahdal, Amr O. Al ahdal

“… Context: The quality of delivery the healthcare must be improved due to the quick changes in the health care. …”
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ANALYSIS OF TELEMATICS TECHNIQUES IN LOGISTIC TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT IN CITIES by Piotr GORZELANCZYK, Bartlomiej SEWERYN

“…The rapid increase in the number of vehicles in cities and the intensity of their movement necessitates the use of appropriate transport management solutions. …”
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Research and Application of Induction Hardening Technology for Heavy Duty Gear Shafts by Rengui Shi, Ke Zhu, Weilin Zhang

“…The effects of induction quenching with different current frequency on the surface hardness， tooth root hardness， tooth core hardness， hardness gradient and metallography of gear shafts are analyzed and discussed by carburizing， tempering and induction quenching experiments of heavy-duty gear shafts. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY AFTER THE OCTOBER REVOLUTION OF 1917: ORIGINS, PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS by A. A. Gibadullin

“…In the post-war period, from 1950–1985, there was an increase in the construction of production capacities, The development of the electric power industry after the October Revolution of 1917: origins, prospects and problems  at the same time, both heat and hydro and nuclear power plants were built, thereby increasing the installed capacity by more than 10 times in thirty years. …”
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Revolutionizing brain‒computer interfaces: overcoming biocompatibility challenges in implantable neural interfaces by Weihang Gao, Zineng Yan, Hong Zhou, Yi Xie, Honglin Wang, Jiaming Yang, Jingbo Yu, Changmao Ni, Pengran Liu, Mao Xie, Li Huang, Zhewei Ye

“…Despite significant advancements over the years, conventional neural electrode interfaces remain insufficient for fully achieving these objectives, particularly in the context of long-term implantation. The primary limitation stems from the poor biocompatibility and mechanical mismatch between the interfacing electrodes and neural tissues, which induce a local immune response and scar tissue formation, thus decreasing the performance and useful lifespan. …”
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Bleomycin: A worthy alternative by Gursev Sandlas, Paras Kothari, Parag Karkera, Abhaya Gupta

“…Context: Lymphangiomas are developmental anomalies presenting mainly in the first two years of life. …”
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Kavalactones support motivation to move during intensive training in males preparing for military special operations forces by Sheena Y. Smith, Carlos F. Aylwin, Tyler F. Daniels, Jennifer L. Greer, Laura J. Kunces, Loukia Lili, Stephen M. Phipps, Caleb M. Schmidt, Julian C. Schmidt, Michael A. Schmidt

“…Furthermore, the group taking kavalactones first never experienced a significant decrease in Move motivation state (lowest mean score 21.0, highest 28.6, all p ≥ 0.05), while the group receiving kavalactones in the last 2 weeks of the study had Move scores that were statistically lower than baseline (lowest mean score 8.6, highest 25.9, all p ≤ 0.05) at all time points but the last (p = 0.063) after 2 weeks of kavalactones exposure.Conclusions We report a novel finding that kavalactones may support performance by maintaining or rescuing the desire to expend energy in the context of significant physical and mental strain in well-conditioned individuals, even in a context of already normal cortisol, sleep, and mood.…”
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Development and characterization of in‐situ nickel aluminide reinforced Al‐Si matrix composites by stir casting by A. Saiyathibrahim, Vijaykumar S. Jatti, P. Dhanapal, Dhanesh G. Mohan

“…Wear resistance was found to be increased with the evolution of in‐situ reinforcements inside the matrix, whereas an increase in applied load resulted in a higher wear rate. …”
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OPIOIDS IN PAIN SYNDROME MANAGEMENT (part 1) by D. M. Arbuck, G. R. Abuzarova, G. S. Alekseeva

“…The goal of this review is to inform doctors about new opioids currently used for routine medical practice in the most developed countries. …”
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Surface displacements induced by underground activities from 2014 to 2019 in the former Lorraine coalfield, northeastern France by Modeste Guillaume, Gunzburger Yann, Conin Marianne, Diallo Maniang

“…Given this particular context, combination of historical and recent subsurface activities, it is useful to characterise the current induced surface displacements in the area. …”
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Is litter biomass a driver of soil volatile organic compound fluxes in Mediterranean forest? by M. Rocco, M. Rocco, J. Kammer, M. Santonja, B. Temime-Roussel, C. Saignol, C. Lecareux, E. Quivet, H. Wortham, E. Ormeño

“…We investigated in situ daily BVOC fluxes from bare soil and different litter biomasses mimicking current, lower, or higher litter production as both decreases and increases in litter accumulation are expected in the Mediterranean region under the current context of climate change and greening management policies. …”
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Ashwagandha and Its Role in Stress Reduction, Hormonal Balance, and Athletic Recovery: An Evidence-Based Review by Weronika Ossowska, Maksymilian Czarnota, Wiktoria Ösztreicher

“…Given the increasing use of herbal supplements among athletes and active individuals, this review aims to critically examine clinical evidence regarding the effects of ashwagandha supplementation on stress reduction, regulation of cortisol and testosterone levels, and enhancement of physical recovery.                                                                                                      State of Knowledge: Current clinical studies suggest that ashwagandha may effectively lower cortisol levels, thereby supporting stress resilience in both mentally and physically demanding contexts. …”
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An analysis of McMurdo Dry Valleys’ lotic habitats within Antarctica’s protected area network and addressing gaps in biodiversity protection by Anna Wright, Cassandra Brooks, Michael Gooseff, Adrian Howkins, Stephen Chignell

“…However, with sustained human presence within the MDV, increasing human activity across Antarctica, and aquatic ecosystems subject to environmental change, the effectiveness of current protections for biodiversity conservation requires evaluation. …”
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The long-term suitability of agrivoltaics as a climate adaptation strategy in the southwestern United States by Talitha H. Neesham-McTiernan, Greg A. Barron-Gafford

“…We evaluate land suitability for agrivoltaics across the southwest using spatially explicit multi-criteria decision analysis, which incorporates biophysical variables that relate to the potential microclimate benefits provided by agrivoltaics under current and future climate conditions. Results show 310,393 km2 of the region is suitable for agrivoltaics, with 20,576 km2 classified as most suitable under current conditions, increasing to 31,712 km2 under 2080 conditions. …”
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Media Literacy in the Context of Russia’s War by Dariia Rzhevska, Viktoria Kuzmenko

“…It was for this purpose that the contained analysis of the state of media literacy in Ukraine in the conditions of the current full-scale war is carried out, strategies to overcome these negative trends are proposed, and Ukraine's current efforts to increase the level of media literacy of its population are characterized. …”
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