FEATURES OF FORMATION AND EXECUTION OF THE FEDERAL BUDGET IN THE MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX OF RUSSIA by Anzhela Z. Namitulina, Olga V. Kalashnikova

“…The implementation of sound financial and economic policy, improving financial support to enterprises of the military-industrial complex of the state, identifying ways to improve the financial sustainability in transformation of the market economy is an objective necessity.Conclusions and Relevance: The practical significance of the work lies in the orientation of the provisions of the conclusions and recommendations of the work on the widespread use in improving the mechanism for defense and security, and the proposals contained in the article (to improve the planning and use of funds allocated from the state budget on defense) may be used by the legislative and executive bodies the Russian Federation, including the Ministry of Defence, in the current activity.…”
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Effects of Different Aquafeed Sources on Growth Performance, Oxidative Capacity, and Fatty Acid Profile of Three Carps Reared in the Semi-Intensive Composite Culture System by Talha Zulfiqar, Muhammad Sajjad Sarwar, Abdul Shakoor Chaudhry, Muhammad Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Mohammed F. El Basuini, Hala Saber Khalil

“…The current experiment is designed to evaluate the effect of different aquafeeds (farm-made versus commercial) on growth, body composition, oxidative capacity, and fatty acid profile in the semi-intensive composite culture system. …”
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Presentation of a residual post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect; a literature review based on a case report by Mehrdad Jafari, Mohammad Khani, Tooba Akbari, Elham Farahani, Fariba Bayat, Abdulhamid bagheri, Amir Nasrollahizadeh, Pedram Ramezani, Pouya Ebrahimi, Mohammad Hossein Mandegar

“…This condition was managed through urgent surgical revascularization and closure of the defect. Due to his current symptoms, further cardiac investigations were planned. …”
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Using the Smath Computer Package in School Mathematics Lessons by Valery F. Ochkov, Inna E. Vasileva, Yuliya V. Shatskikh

“…Examples include linear equations and their systems, quadratic equations, equations containing modules, and text problems leading to the construction of equations. …”
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Shaping the future of nanotechnology: a perspective on education, dissemination and ethics by Jordi Díaz-Marcos, Jordi Díaz-Marcos, Joan Mendoza Gonzálvez

“…We analyze the available tools and highlight the current state of nanodissemination through a comprehensive review of mature and successful dissemination initiatives in nanosciences and nanotechnologies. …”
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Silicon-Quantum-Dot Light-Emitting Diodes With Interlayer-Enhanced Hole Transport by Wei Gu, Xiangkai Liu, Xiaodong Pi, Xingliang Dai, Shuangyi Zhao, Li Yao, Dongsheng Li, Yizheng Jin, Mingsheng Xu, Deren Yang, Guogang Qin

“…The highest EQE of ∼2.4% obtained in the current work is among the best values that have been reported for Si-QD LEDs. …”
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Use of nicotine products — a cross-sectional survey of adolescents in Poland by Piotr Korczyński, Stanisław Surma, Agnieszka Jankowska-Zduńczyk, Sebastian Szmit, Piotr Wierzbiński, Janusz Sytnik-Czetwertyński, Krzysztof J. Filipiak

“…INTRODUCTION: Cigarette smoking has been a significant health problem in the world for decades. Currently, new forms of smoking are becoming increasingly popular — e-cigarettes and tobacco heating systems (HnB, heat-not-burn), whose impact on the human body is not indifferent. …”
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Experimental study on tensile performance of horizontal joint bolted connections in fully assembled modular construction reinforced concrete by RAN Mingming, KOU Guangyun, XIONG Feng, ZHANG Dongdong, LI Wei

“…In Mode IV, when the load was increased to 134.2 kN, abrupt fracture failure of the concrete at the cross-section above the operating hand-hole of the specimen was observed, with limited cracking. …”
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Gut opportunistic pathogens contribute to high-altitude pulmonary edema by elevating lysophosphatidylcholines and inducing inflammation by Xianduo Sun, Gaosheng Hu, Yuting Li, Wenjing Li, Yong Wang, Hui Yan, Guoqing Long, Long Zhao, Anhua Wang, Jingming Jia

“…In conclusion, this study describes a gut microbiota-LPCs/inflammation-HAPE axis, an important new insight into HAPE that will help open avenues for prevention and treatment approaches.IMPORTANCEThe role of the gut microbiota in high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is currently unknown. This study found that intestinal Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli contribute to HAPE by inducing inflammation and increasing lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) levels under hypoxic conditions. …”
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Protecting the Autonomy of Patients with Severe Mental Illness Through Psychiatric Advance Directive Peer-Facilitation by Nicholas Karasik

“…Guiding Distributive Justice: Capability Theory Capability theory is an account of justice opportunity that places a fundamental moral significance on individuals' ability to reach proper functioning and well-being.[52] Whether or not an individual can make use of a particular set of resources and convert them into a state of functioning depends on personal, sociopolitical, and environmental conditions ("conversion factors").[53] In this sense, liberty is not the absence of restraint from others or institutions but the freedom achieved through capability-enhancing relationships.[54] Within the context of bioethics, capability theory shifts focus toward creating circumstances by which individuals can direct their lives as they choose.[55] Acting in accordance with the principle of beneficence, peer-support specialists could enhance the capability of patients to be self-determined and autonomous, which would promote patient well-being and empowerment.[56] Those living with SMI, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are among the most disadvantaged in society, experiencing social and economic hardship related to their illness.[57] These individuals are often feared and rejected by others, which increases depression, lowers self-esteem, and engenders feelings of social isolation.[58] Compounding their challenges, especially for those facing structural inequalities, is insufficient access to appropriate mental health services supporting recovery.[59] Capability theory provides a sound justification for the resource distribution necessary to create and sustain a thriving network of peer-support specialists, to which those with SMI currently do not have access. …”
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THE ETHICAL STARTUP? by Alexis Walker

“…While this may seem counterproductive to current business goals, the very emergence of DNA marketplaces selling themselves as equitable and just alternatives to older models suggests that ethical practice can increasingly be seen as a selling point for some companies. …”
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Sustainable Design of a Tiny House: Using a Life Cycle Assessment Approach to Compare the Environmental Performance of Industrial and Earth-Based Building Systems by Letizia Dipasquale, Giada Giuffrida, Natalia Jorquera Silva, Riccardo Maria Pulselli, Rosa Caponetto

“…The increased concerns about climate change, diminishing natural resources, and environmental degradation call for deep research into new environmentally friendly building systems that use natural or recycled materials. …”
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Electronic cigarette use in relation to changes in smoking status and respiratory symptoms by Linnéa Hedman<sup>+<sup>, Gustaf Lyytinen<sup>+<sup>, Helena Backman, Magnus Lundbäck, Caroline Stridsman, Anne Lindberg, Hannu Kankaanranta, Lina Rönnebjerg, Eva Rönmark, Linda Ekerljung

“…A validated postal questionnaire containing identical questions was used in OLIN and WSAS at baseline in 2006–2008 and at follow-up in 2016. …”
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Improving Egg Quality in Tropical Environments: Assessing the Maize Meal Replacement by Wheat Bran and Soybean Oil in Laying Hen Diets by Mariana Novela, Abilio P. Changule, Igor I. S. Munguambe, Florentina D. Chilala, Leonel A. Joaquim, Eunice J. Chivale, Marcos Mabasso, Ramos J. Tseu, Filomena dos Anjos, Otília H. T. Tomo, Manuel Garcia‐Herreros, Custódio G. Bila

“…ABSTRACT Background The use of wheat bran (WB) in the monogastric animal feed is limited due to its high fibre content and low energy contents. Objectives The current study evaluated the effect of replacing maize meal with WB, in the absence or presence of soybean oil, on egg quality and economic performance indicators. …”
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Isolation of mitogen-activated protein kinase SlMAPK12 gene and characterization of its expression pattern in Solanum lycopersicum by KONG Fu-ling, WANG Jie, CHENG Lin, GUAN Xiao-yan, HE Yan-jun, LU Gang

“…As we know, current research on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) …”
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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 impact of electronic cigarette smoking on periodontal status and proinflammatory cytokine levels: a cross-sectional study by Banna Alnufaiy, Hanadi Ghurmallah Alzahrani, Rhodanne A. Lambarte, Mohannad Abdullah Alghamdi, Abdulelah Saad Alali, Wael Farhan Alanazi, Mohammad Hamad Alkanhal, Abdulrahman Farhan Almukhalfi

“…Abstract Background E-cigs(E-cigs) use is increasing worldwide. Recent studies suggest that E-cigs contain harmful elements that could lead to adverse oral health outcomes. …”
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Bionomics of Aedes mosquito species in three eco-epidemiological settings of Cameroon and their susceptibilities profiles to insecticides by Ms Bertille Djapoum, Ms Gisele Aurelie Foko Dadji, Mr Borel DJIAPPI-TCHAMEN, Mr Christophe ANTONIO-NKONDJIO

“…After emergence and morphological identification, F0 and F1 of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus progeny will be used to assess the current phenotypic resistance status to the commonly used insecticides using WHO bioassays and mortality rates were assess according to the different insecticides tested. …”
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Improved Mechanical Performances of Hastelloy C276 Composite Coatings Reinforced with SiC by Laser Cladding by Yuqing Tang, Zheng Lu, Xuan Zhang, Xihuai Wang, Shengbin Zhao, Mingdi Wang

“…The self-corrosion potential measured at 315 mV, with a self-corrosion current density of 6.884 × 10⁻⁶ A/cm², and the electrochemical charge-transfer resistance was approximately 25 times that of the substrate and 1.26 times that of the 0 wt%. …”
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Intelligent beehive monitoring system based on internet of things and colony state analysis by Yiyao Zheng, Xiaoyan Cao, Shaocong Xu, Shihui Guo, Rencai Huang, Yingjiao Li, Yijie Chen, Liulin Yang, Xiaoyu Cao, Zainura Idrus, Hongting Sun

“…Moreover, our counting algorithm also achieved excellent results, with root mean square error (RMSE) of 1.3 ± 0.1, 0.2 ± 0.0, and 1.6 ± 0.1 in counting the number of bees current, entry, and out scene in an episode, respectively. …”
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