Assessment of focal liver lesions in non-cirrhotic liver – expert opinion statement by the Swiss Association for the Study of the Liver and the Swiss Society of Gastroenterology by Mikael Sawatzki, Daniela B. Husarik, David Semela

“…Risk factors include age >40 years, known current or past malignancy, presence of liver cirrhosis or chronic liver disease (i.e. suspected by elevated liver elastography measurement ≥8 kPa or FIB-4 score ≥1.3), unintentional weight loss, fever or night sweats, newly detected focal liver lesions, documented growth of focal liver lesions, current or past use of androgens (e.g. testosterone, oxymetholone, danazol), increased serum tumour markers (i.e. alpha-fetoprotein, carbohydrate antigen 19-9 [CA19-9], carcinoembryonic antigen [CEA]) and family history of malignancy. …”
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2004-2014: Switzerland and languages

“…The editorial reflects on the current political climate, highlighting the tensions between national identity and language diversity. …”
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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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Healthcare consumption among patients with stress-related exhaustion: a register-based study in Swedish primary care by Trandur Ulfarsson, Gunnar Ahlborg, Ingibjörg H. Jonsdottir

“…Number of care contacts and treatments registered the 12 months before and after the individual date of first time ED diagnosis were compared.Results Number of care contacts and treatments and proportion of patients receiving care increased post-ED diagnosis. …”
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Dismissed Industrial Areas: The Urban Project of the Montedison Factory of Akgragas in Porto Empedocle Between the Past, Present, and Future by Karim Syed, María J. Andrade, Luis Machuca Casares

“…In recent decades, in Italy, as in the international context, the phenomenon of disused industrial buildings has acquired considerable dimensions, with inevitable social, urban and economic repercussions. …”
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A systematic review of serious games as tools for STEM education by Talia Tene, Diego Fabián Vique López, Paulina Elizabeth Valverde Aguirre, Nilo Israel Cabezas Oviedo, Cristian Vacacela Gomez, Stefano Bellucci

“…ObjectiveSerious games are increasingly recognized as innovative tools in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, providing engaging and interactive learning environments that can enhance student performance, engagement, and learning outcomes. …”
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Households willingness to join and pay for community-based health insurance: implications for designing community-based health insurance based on economic Status in Ethiopia. by Zewdie Birhanu, Morankar Sudhakar, Mohammed Jemal, Desta Hiko, Shabu Abdulbari, Bikiltu Abdisa, Badassa Wolteji Chala, Getnet Mitike, Tigist Astale, Nimona Berhanu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in districts from two different contexts: urban areas and agrarian areas in two major regions in Ethiopia, namely Oromia, and Amhara. …”
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AI as a creative partner: a PRISMA review of AI’s role in supporting creativity in education by Alex Urmeneta, Margarida Romero, Margarida Romero

“…Creativity is considered an important competency for personal and professional development in the current society. With the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, there is increasing interest in understanding how AI can support the creative process and how its usage in various contexts might affect user agency. …”
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New Advances in Iberian Medieval Agriculture: Plant Remains from the Islamic Site of Castillo de Valtierra (Navarre, Northern Spain) by Antonio Peralta-Gómez, Leonor Peña-Chocarro, Jesús Lorenzo Jiménez

“…However, there has been a notable increase in interest in archaeobotanical studies in medieval contexts over the past decade. …”
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GEOCHEMICAL FEATURES AND FACTOR MODELS OF THE BAZHENOV FORMATION IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN REGIONS OF THE WEST SIBERIAN PLATE by E. A. Predtechenskaya, L. D. Malyushko

“…The paper considers geochemical features of the Bazhenov Formation in the context of its petroleum potential and formation conditions. …”
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Basic Units: An Architectural Proposal for the Immigration Emergency in México by Sindy Melissa Godínez De León, Ruth María Garza de la Garza, Aíxa Carolina Becerra Vázquez

“… The present study analyzes the reuse of basic emergency shelter units, intending to adapt them as temporary shelters for deported migrants on the border between México and the United States. In the current geopolitical context, characterized by restrictive immigration policies and increased mass deportations, it is essential to provide efficient and sustainable housing solutions. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE IN IALOMIȚA COUNTY by MITULESCU (AVRAM) RALUCA, GHEORGHE ELIZA, ILIE (MARIN) NICOLETA, OPREA IULIA ALEXANDRA

“…It is evident that population growth and increased consumption lead to higher waste generation, necessitating an efficient and optimal management system. …”
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Innovation in Decision-making Models Applied by Enterprises: Determinants of Organisational Innovation by Beata Skowron-Grabowska

“…Contribution: This study has a range of implications for innovation researchers. It argues for increased attention to the decision-making process in the context of organisational innovation. …”
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Evaluating the Role of Aspirin in Liver Disease: Efficacy, Safety, Potential Benefits and Risks by Amani Elshaer, Blanca C. Lizaola-Mayo

“…Additionally, we will discuss its potential side effects and safety considerations, particularly in the context of liver disease, where there is an increased risk of bleeding.…”
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COMPARISON OF FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICES BETWEEN GREECE AND ARMENIA: POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ARMENIA by Sargis GEVORGYAN

“…The study critically discusses Greece's National Waste Prevention Programme (NWPP) and extrapolates key policies and strategies pertinent to the Armenian context. Moreover, the current geopolitical changes and their potential influence on the food waste management system of Armenia have been discussed. …”
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Navigating double burden: Community health workers in rural Dominican Republic living and working through the epidemiologic transition. by Eliana G Armora Langoni, Deshira D Wallace, Clare Barrington

“…However, more than a transition from infectious disease to NCD, participants described a current double burden of both, and a resulting expansion of their roles and responsibilities. …”
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DIGITIZATION AND INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE SERVICES by Andreea BREAZU

“…Thus, access to telemedicine, investigations with modern equipment and online scheduling improved the time spent by patients in receiving the services they needed. In this context, in the last two decades, the interest of academics and specialists in studying the complex relationship between digitization and innovation in the medical field has increased. …”
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Chronic Gestational Inflammation: Transfer of Maternal Adaptation over Two Generations of Progeny by R. C. M. Adams, C. Smith

“…Changes in the in utero environment result in generational transfer of maladapted physiology in the context of conditions such as stress, obesity, and anxiety. …”
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COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND CHALLENGES IT POSES TO OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGISTS by V. Stoyanov

“…The purpose of this paper is to address all these issues, based on current and accessible information, and propose measures and procedures for otorhinolaryngologists in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic for different patient groups. …”
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Frailty in COPD: Clinical Impact, Diagnosis, Biomarkers, and Management Strategies by Azhimamatova R, Salieva RS, Zalova TB, Karimova K, Karimova DS, Dyikanova SA, Kalmatov R, Tynaliev UM

“…This review synthesizes current evidence on the interplay between frailty and COPD, emphasizing clinical implications, diagnostic frameworks, emerging biomarkers, and tailored management strategies. …”
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