2004-2014: Switzerland and languages

“…  [Summary generated by Poe]  Overview This issue of Babylonia focuses on the linguistic landscape of Switzerland over the past decade (2004-2014), exploring the challenges and dynamics of multilingualism in the context of education, culture, and society. It emphasizes the importance of languages as a fundamental aspect of Swiss identity and cohesion. …”
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Design and Analysis of a Launcher Flight Control System Based on Incremental Nonlinear Dynamic Inversion by Pedro Simplício, Paul Acquatella, Samir Bennani

“…This paper investigates the application of Incremental Nonlinear Dynamic Inversion (INDI) for launch vehicle flight control, addressing the limited exploration of nonlinear control architectures and their potential benefits in the context of the current “New Space” era. In this context, this study aims to bridge the gap between the launcher’s traditional linear control practice and nonlinear methods, focusing on INDI, which offers the potential to enhance limits of performance while reducing mission preparation (“missionisation”) efforts. …”
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Science in 2008: the First Manifestation of the Crisis by Tatiana Ratay, Svetlana Martynova

“… The paper covers the problem of the impact of the world financial crisis on the science sector and contains the analysis of current state and tendencies of S&T potential development in Russia. …”
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Effect of ethanolamine as a steel corrosion inhibitor in realkalization of carbonated concrete by Yunyun Tong, Jiong Wang, Jinjian Ye, Mengya Li, Jianyue Sun, Ziwei Li, Shengtian Lin

“…The cathodic exchange current density decreased from 4.9 μA/cm2 to 2.3 μA/cm2, showing a decrease in the corrosion rate. …”
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Detection of reproductive and hematobiochemical biomarkers to evaluate the impact of heavy metal exposure on brick kiln workers by Kibria Hassan, Muhammad Kashif Khan, Mehwish David, Sarwat Jahan, Tayyaba Afsar, Fohad Mabood Husain, Huma Shafique, Suhail Razak

“…Abstract The brick manufacturing process contributes to the presence of heavy metals, particularly in the microenvironment surrounding the kilns. The current study aimed to investigate the effects of heavy metal-containing brick kiln emissions on the reproductive health and hematobiochemical parameters of brick kiln workers in Layyah, Pakistan. …”
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Assessment of Average Market Investment Returns in Development of the Residential Real Estate in the Moscow Region by S. G. Sternik, Ya. S. Mironchuk, E. M. Filatova

“…Sternik justified the options for the method of assessing the average current annual return on investment in residential real estate development, depending on the nature and content of the initial data on the costs contained in the sources of information (construction costs or total investment costs). …”
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Vaccination as a strategy to overcome antimicrobial resistance: a fresh look on a well-known problem by I. O. Stoma

“…Vaccine-induced direct and indirect mechanisms for overcoming antimicrobial resistance are presented, as well as the current evidence base and perspectives for expanding the use of vaccines in the context of this problem. …”
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Teaching communication skills to OTL-HNS residents: multisource feedback and simulated scenarios by Pier-Luc Beaudoin, Mathilde Labbé, Amanda Fanous, Meredith Young, Jamie Rappaport, Yoon Soo Park, John Manoukian, Lily H. P. Nguyen

“…The intraclass correlation was 0.19, as expected in this context. There was no statistical difference in the mean ratings of performance across post-graduate year (PGY) level (p = 0.201). …”
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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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Exploring the Applications of Explainability in Wearable Data Analytics: Systematic Literature Review by Yasmin Abdelaal, Michaël Aupetit, Abdelkader Baggag, Dena Al-Thani

“…We analyzed 25 research papers to gain insights into the current state of explainability in wearables in the health care context. …”
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Small Extracellular Vesicles with a High Sphingomyelin Content Isolated from Hypertensive Diabetic db/db Mice Inhibits Calcium Mobilization and Augments Amiloride-Sensitive Epithel... by Hunter Ramsay, Ling Yu, Faisal F. Alousi, Abdel A. Alli

“…The amiloride-sensitive transepithelial current was increased in mpkCCD cells treated with small uEVs with abundant sphingomyelin content from hypertensive diabetic db/db mice in a dose- and time-dependent manner. …”
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Addressing ‘wicked complex problems’: Qualitative understandings of sexual violence prevention in male-dominated industries by Sarah Vrankovich, Sharyn Burns, Giselle Woodley, Jacqueline Hendriks

“…This research aims to provide an understanding of current sexual violence prevention initiatives within the Australian mining sector, offering recommendations for future approaches tailored to industries and contexts with similar dynamics.…”
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“Dig Your Heels in the Ground and Get What You Deserve.” - An Exploratory Corpus-Assisted Study of Women Entrepreneurs’ Blogs. by Katarzyna Fronczak

“…Moreover, keywords like imposter syndrome, self-doubt, glass ceiling, and male-dominated often appear in contexts that underscore overcoming obstacles and the benefits of female entrepreneurship. …”
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Essential Pieces of the Puzzle: The Roles of VEGF and Dopamine in Aging by Melanie B. Thompson, Sanjay P. Tirupattur, Nandini Vishwakarma, Laxmansa C. Katwa

“…Aging is a well-known, complex physiological process characterized by progressive functional decline and increased susceptibility to disease, particularly in the cardiovascular and nervous systems. …”
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The Significance of Team Dynamics in Students’ Entrepreneurial Decision-Making by Quynh Duong Phuong

“…It offers a nuanced perspective on the understanding of how collaborative contexts shape students’ willingness to pursue projects beyond the entrepreneurship classroom.…”
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MANAGEMENT OF MYCOTOXINS CONTAMINATION OF FEED INPUTS ON THE AGRI-FOOD CHAIN by Ionuţ Silviu BEIA, Roxana CICEOI, Violeta Alexandra ION, Rodica TĂNĂSUICĂ, Liliana BĂDULESCU

“…Given the implementation of the requirements of the European Green Deal, especially those related to organic products, and in the context of climate change, especially regarding temperature and humidity fluctuations, the increase of the presence of mycotoxins in food and feed is highly expected. …”
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Rebuilding the Unity of the Muslim Umma: Strategic Pathways in the Wake of the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation (Ṭūfān al-Aqṣā) by Mohamad Rafia

“…Originality: The originality of this work lies in harnessing the current geopolitical changes in the context of Al-Aqsa Storm operation to design a comprehensive strategy to uniting the Muslim Ummah. …”
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Electrolytic Recovery of Nickel from Spent Electroless Nickel Bath Solution by R. Idhayachander, K. Palanivelu

“…It was noticed that there was an increase in current efficiency up to 5 A/dm2 and after that it declines. …”
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<i>ZmC2GnT</i> Positively Regulates Maize Seed Rot Resistance Against <i>Fusarium verticillioides</i> by Doudou Sun, Huan Li, Wenchao Ye, Zhihao Song, Zijian Zhou, Pei Jing, Jiafa Chen, Jianyu Wu

“…The promoter of <i>ZmC2GnT</i> in the resistant parent contains one extra cis-element ABRE associated with the ABA signal, compared to the susceptible parent. …”
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ROLA „KARTY EWIDENCJI OBIEKTU NIERUCHOMEGO” W SYSTEMIE OCHRONY KONSERWATORSKIEJ DZIEDZICTWA ARCHITEKTONICZNEGO 2 POŁOWY XX WIEKU by Małgorzata Włodarczyk

“…The first one contains information on assets listed in the national register of historic monuments and sites. …”
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