A problem of budget rigidities in the state budget and the evolving environment of Polish public finances by Michał Ostrowski

“…On the basis of the current processes taking place in the fiscal policy, the author indicates the need to consider the described problem in a wider context.…”
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The Quest to Re-energise Academic Staff in Higher Education in an Age of Performativity by Ioanna Palaiologou, Stephen Burwood, Thomas Feldges, Trevor Male

“…This article explores how it may be possible to re-energise academic staff within the current context of expectations of managers within higher education (HE) in England. …”
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Climate variability off Africa's southern Cape over the past 260 000 years by K. Purcell, K. Purcell, K. Purcell, M. H. Simon, M. H. Simon, M. H. Simon, E. J. Pryor, E. J. Pryor, S. J. Armitage, S. J. Armitage, H. J. L. van der Lubbe, E. Jansen, E. Jansen, E. Jansen

“…Finally, the data from core MD20-3592 can provide a climatic context for archaeological evidence in South Africa during the MSA.…”
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Functionalized gold nanoflowers on carbon screen-printed electrodes: an electrochemical platform for biosensing hemagglutinin protein of influenza A H1N1 virus by Carlos Enrique Torres-Méndez, Sharmilee Nandi, Klara Martinovic, Patrizia Kühne, Yifan Liu, Sam Taylor, Maria Lysandrou, Maria Ines Berrojo Romeyro Mascarenhas, Viktoria Langwallner, Javier Enrique Sebastián Alonso, Ivana Jovanovic, Maike Lüftner, Georgia-Vasiliki Gkountana, David Bern, Abdul-Raouf Atif, Ehsan Manouchehri Doulabi, Gemma Mestres, Masood Kamali-Moghaddam

“…Gold nanoflowers were electrodeposited on the electrode to increase conductivity and surface area. The electrochemical signal was amplified by functionalization of the gold nanoflowers with 4-aminothiophenol, which resulted in a 100-fold decrease of the charge transfer resistance due to a tunneling effect. …”
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Outcomes of COVID-19 on Patients with Cancer: A Scoping Review by Amjad Alrehaili, Samah Sofar, Duha Wazqar

“… Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented global health crisis. …”
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COVID-19 and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Risk Assessment, Shared Molecular Pathways, and Therapeutic Challenges by Iolanda Valentina Popa, Mircea Diculescu, Cătălina Mihai, Cristina Cijevschi-Prelipcean, Alexandru Burlacu

“…Conclusions. Using the current understanding of SARS-CoV-2 as well as other pathogenic coronaviruses immunopathology, we showed why IBD patients should not be considered at an increased risk of infection or more severe outcomes. …”
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Selection of Prosthesis in Aortic Valve Surgery: Short Review and Trend in our Practice in 10 Years by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Devis Pellumbi, Adelina Musliu, Fjoralba Qejvani, Altin Veshti

“…This paper presents current issues regarding selecting aortic valve prostheses, considering factors related to the prosthesis and the patient. …”
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Fishing, offshore wind energy, climate change and marine spatial planning: Is it possible to plan for a best use of space? by Neda Trifonova, Beth E. Scott, Stephen C. L. Watson, Claire Szostek, Morgane Declerck, Nicola Beaumont

“…This perspective provides a methodology roadmap that considers the link between, and the need for, both food and energy security from our oceans and provides a route to increased certainty in our current choices for the long‐term sustainable use of our oceans.…”
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The Silent Burden of De Novo Metastatic Prostate Cancer in the Middle East: A Call for Region-Specific Screening Guidelines by Noura Abbas, Laudy Chehade, Zahi Abdul Sater, Ali Shamseddine

“…<b>Methods</b>: We conducted a comprehensive narrative review of epidemiological data on prostate cancer in the ME, examining trends in incidence and mortality, de novo metastatic cases, and current screening practices. Additionally, we assessed the applicability of international guidelines for prostate cancer screening to the ME context. …”
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The role of nutritional fiber deficiency in the pathogenesis and course of gastroesophageal reflux disease by S. V. Morozov, Yu. A. Kucheryavyy, M. D. Kukushkina

“…Aim of the Review. To analyze current data about possible influence of nutritional fiber on the course of GERD.Key points. …”
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Research on precision shaping technology of CVT for fairway cBN grinding wheel by Xiangguo QIN, Ziying ZHANG, Dongsheng TANG

“…When adjusting the program, the contact angle is adjusted to a negative difference, and the allowable wear amount of the tool grinding wheel is increased to prolong the service time of the tool grinding wheel. …”
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Telehealth coaching in older adults, behavior change, and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: analyses from The Brain Health Champion Study by Brittany McFeeley, Casey Nicastri, Taylor Krivanek, Kirk R. Daffner, Kirk R. Daffner, Seth A. Gale, Seth A. Gale

“…Study 1.0 participants indicated a decrease in cognitive activities since the start of COVID-19 restrictions, whereas those in Study 2.0 reported an increase in cognitive activities.DiscussionOur findings suggest that pandemic restrictions significantly impacted activities typically done outside the home (social and physical activity), while those feasibly achieved at home were less affected (Mediterranean diet adherence and cognitive activity). …”
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Transformation of the organization’s management in the digital economy by E. I. Lugovskoy

“…The issues of qualitative transformation of management systems in the context of digitalization and its impact on the improvement of business process technologies are of particular relevance. …”
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Inheritance of protein percentage in rice grain (review) by P. I. Kostylev, E. V. Krasnova, E. V. Dubina

“…The pericarp of rice grains contains proteins that increase immunity and protect the body from cardiovascular diseases and cancer, which has increased the relevance of this issue. …”
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Biosensor DNA Elektrokimia untuk Deteksi Makanan Mengandung Babi (Sus scrofa) Menggunakan Screen Printed Carbon Electrode Termodifikasi Emas by Shabarni Gaffar, Annisa Ilma Naviardianti, Santhy Wyantuti, Yeni Wahyuni Hartati

“…Detection of meatball samples by DNA biosensor showed a significant increase of current response for sample that contains 100% swine DNA (3.417 µA). …”
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HNF-1β alleviates podocyte injury in lupus nephritis by maintaining endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis by Jie Yu, Bing Guo, Fan Zhang, Miao Liu, Ying Xie, Hui-mei Zou, Yuan-yuan Ruan, Xiao-min An, Pei-lei Chen, Ying-qin Luo, Ming-jun Shi, Li-fen Xu

“…Objective The current study aims to elucidate the critical function of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-beta (HNF1-β) in lupus nephritis (LN) by investigating its modulation of the Derlin-1/valosin-containing protein (VCP)/VCP-interacting membrane selenoprotein (VIMP) complex, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and podocyte apoptosis.Methods In vitro and in vivo models of LN were established using glomerular podocytes treated with LN serum and MRL/lpr mice, respectively. …”
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The Library as a Form of Cultures Communication by T. B. Markova

“…Introduction. The increased interest to the history of book cultures, cultural linkages, and expanding international contacts between libraries has led to the search for new models for book and cultural exchange. …”
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Behavioral and biological risk factors of non-communicable diseases: Results of a nationally representative cross-sectional survey in Algeria by Karl Peltzer, Djamila Nadir Azirou, Edith Phalane, Mohlago Ablonia Seloka, Refilwe N. Phaswana-Mafuya

“…Introduction There is a need to strengthen the evidence base for context-specific heterogeneities in factors that may potentiate or reduce adverse outcomes of non-communicable disease (NCDs). …”
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USE OF INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE IN THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES by Maryna V. Kovbatiuk, Ivanna I. Strilok, Viktoriya V. Shklyar, George O. Kovbatiuk

“…Therefore, the article explores the importance of this integration in the context of globalized markets, emphasizing its role in increasing competitiveness, introducing innovations and making operational and strategic decisions. …”
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159 Benefits of career development grant coaching groups for early career clinical and translational investigators beyond funding success by Sudeshna De, Kharma Foucher

“…Funding confidence in securing funding also increased from 40.8 ± 19.1 to 64.0 ± 20.7 (p  =  0.003). …”
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