A Systematic Review of the Microfinance Literature: An ADO-TCM Framework Approach by Bahman Khodapanah, Mohammad Bashokouh Ajirlou, Fariba Mesri

“…Consequently, the study highlights existing gaps in current research and suggests future research areas to enhance microfinance strategies and increase their impact.Keywords: Economic development, Microfinance, Meta-synthesis, ADO-TCM framework Introduction In the era of globalization and technological advancement, understanding the landscape of microfinance is essential. …”
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The Effectiveness of Using the Reggio Emilia Approach on the Experimental Science Lesson for Third-Grade Elementary Students by Batool Sabzeh, Farangis Ghalavand, Seyedamir Ghasemtabar

“…The current research aims to survey the effect of applying the Reggio Emilia approach on the learning of experimental sciences in the third grade of elementary school. …”
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Potential for Nanomaterial-Based Drug Delivery in Therapy of This Disease by Mingqin Shi, Xinyao Li, Liwei Xing, Zhenmin Li, Sitong Zhou, Zihui Wang, Xuelian Zou, Yuqing She, Rong Zhao, Dongdong Qin

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the predominant endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age and represents the leading cause of anovulatory infertility, which imposes a considerable health and economic burden. Currently, medications used to treat PCOS can lead to certain adverse reactions, such as affecting fertility and increasing the risk of venous thrombosis. …”
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A virus becomes a global concern: research activities on West-Nile virus by Doris Klingelhöfer, Markus Braun, Isabelle M. Kramer, Friederike Reuss, Ruth Müller, David A. Groneberg, Dörthe Brüggmann

“…Currently, West-Nile virus (WNV) is spreading worldwide to colder regions due to climate change. …”
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Seasonal Variation of Testosterone Levels in a Large Cohort of Men by Taiba Zornitzki, Sagi Tshori, Galit Shefer, Shira Mingelgrin, Carmit Levy, Hilla Knobler

“…Total and bioavailable testosterone levels gradually decreased with age and BMI (P<0.001) and were significantly lower in men with diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and known CVD, but were higher in current smokers compared with nonsmokers (P<0.001). …”
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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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Advances in Wearable Sensors for Learning Analytics: Trends, Challenges, and Prospects by Huaqing Hong, Ling Dai, Xiulin Zheng

“…Wearable sensor technology is increasingly being integrated into educational settings, offering innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning experiences. …”
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Nonhistone Lysine Methylation as a Protein Degradation Signal by Nicholas A. Lehning, Brad E. Morrison

“…As such, there has been increasing interest in lysine methylation and associated lysine methyltransferases (KMTs), beyond canonical histone protein modification, in mediating protein degradation in a variety of contexts. …”
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Warming Permafrost in the Western Alps: A Further Evidence of Elevation Dependent Warming? by Paolo Pogliotti, Edoardo Cremonese, Umberto Morra di Cella

“…The dataset includes monitoring sites located at different altitudes and geomorphological contexts such as rock walls, high-altitude plateau and proglacial margins.The results show that the thickness of the active layer is increasing everywhere and that anomalies are consistent between sites despite their different characteristics and distances. …”
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Climate anxiety in early childhood: A state-of-the-art review by Jane Spiteri

“…As the climate crisis intensifies, young children are increasingly exposed to psychological stress linked to environmental change, manifesting in emerging forms of anxiety, sadness, and guilt. …”
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Oral vs. Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Treatment for Infective Endocarditis: Study Protocol for the Spanish OraPAT-IE GAMES Trial by Guillermo Cuervo, Marta Hernández-Meneses, Arístides de Alarcón, Rafael Luque-Marquez, María M. Alonso-Socas, Ana López-Lirola, Víctor González-Ramallo, Ane J. Goikoetxea-Agirre, David Nicolás, Miguel A. Goenaga, Esperanza Merino, Francesc Escrihuela-Vidal, Pilar Martín-Dávila, Belén Loeches, Lucía Boix-Palop, Oriol Gasch, Marta Camprecios, Alicia Hernández-Torres, Lara García-Álvarez, Marcos Pajarón, María Angels Ribas, Rosa Blanes-Hernández, Inmaculada López-Montesinos, Luis E. López-Cortés, Bárbara Vidal, Mariana Fernández-Pittol, Dolores Navarro, Asunción Moreno, Coral Sala, Juan Ambrosioni, José M. Miró, OraPAT-IE GAMES Investigators

“…Conclusion In a global context of limited healthcare resources and a sustained increase in elderly and frail patients, it is of great importance to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of outpatient management strategies that could reduce the duration of conventional hospitalizations with their potential complications and inherent costs. …”
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EstablishINg the best STEp-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite INhaled corticosteroids (EINSTEIN): protocol for a systematic review, network meta-analysis a... by Ian Sinha, Dyfrig A Hughes, Michelle Maden, Stephen Turner, Sofia Cividini, Sarah Donegan, Giovanna Culeddu, Katie Rose, Olive Fulton, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…Treatment with a low-dose ICS, however, fails to control asthma symptoms in around 10%–15% of children and this places the individual at increased risk for an asthma attack. At present, there is no clear preferred treatment option for a child whose asthma is not controlled by low-dose ICS and international guidelines currently recommend at least three treatment options. …”
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Is drought protection possible without compromising flood protection? Estimating the potential dual-use benefit of small flood reservoirs in southern Germany by S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, U. Ehret, U. Ehret

“…<p>As climate change drives the intensification and increased frequency of hydrological extremes, the need to balance drought resilience and flood protection becomes critical for proper water resources management. …”
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Developing and presenting a mathematical model for the purpose of organizational culture architecture based on creating alignment between the strategic reference points of organiza... by Elyas hasanzadeh Shweili, Mir Mehrdad peidaie, Ali reza Rezghi Rostami

“…These values ​​are the focus of many organizational phenomena, such as organizational culture; which provides the context of self-control and counter-control and gives it direction (Abedelrahim, 2018). …”
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Quantitative dynamics of neural uncertainty in sensory processing and decision-making during discriminative learning by Soonho Shin, Joonsu Oh, Sun Kwang Kim, Yong-Seok Lee, Sang Jeong Kim

“…Our model shows that the neural representation of fS1 encodes uncertainties not only from vibratory stimuli but also from decision-making processes, emphasizing its crucial role across various biological contexts. We confirmed that uncertainty decreases as learning progresses and increases with interruptions in learning. …”
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A health and wellness transformation programme to ensure optimal student performance and well-being within ICE environments by Juanita Jonker, Ryk Lues

“…The programme is adaptable, enabling institutions to respond in alignment with their specific contexts and ensure congruence amongst all elements. …”
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Issues of Interpretation and Application of the Notion of “International Legal Legitimation” by A. M. Korzhenyak

“…Therefore, this phenomenon encapsulates a tremendous applied value in the context of the increasing number of hybrid threats to the national security of our country and the emergence of new sources of such threats.MATERIALS AND METHODS. …”
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Habitat collectif « de standing » au cœur de Santiago du Chili : un modèle résidentiel vertical attractif ? by Line Henry

“…Santiago’s area is constantly increasing due to the appeal of detached suburban houses. …”
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Advancing life cycle assessment of bioenergy crops with global land use models by Anders Arvesen, Florian Humpenöder, Tomás Navarrete Gutierrez, Thomas Gibon, Paul Baustert, Jan Philipp Dietrich, Konstantin Stadler, Cristina-Maria Iordan, Gunnar Luderer, Alexander Popp, Francesco Cherubini

“…We find that land use-related CO _2 emission for bioenergy range from 2 to 35 tonne TJ ^−1 , depending on bioenergy demand, policy context, year and accounting method. GHG emissions per unit of bioenergy do not increase with bioenergy demand in presence of an emission tax. …”
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The Symbiotic Bacterial Profile of Laboratory-Reared and Field-Caught <i>Aedes albopictus</i> Mosquitoes from Greece by Elias Asimakis, Ioannis Galiatsatos, Georgia Apostolopoulou, Eleni C. Savvidou, Georgios Balatsos, Vasileios Karras, Vasiliki Evangelou, Eva Dionyssopoulou, Antonios Augustinos, Nikos T. Papadopoulos, Antonios Michaelakis, Panagiota Stathopoulou, George Tsiamis

“…The use of symbiotic bacteria to improve the application of SIT or design combined SIT/incompatible insect technique (IIT) approaches is currently considered. In this context, exploring the microbiota of local mosquito populations is crucial for identifying interesting components. …”
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