A second horizon scan of biogeography: Golden Ages, Midas touches, and the Red Queen by Michael N Dawson, Jan C. Axmacher, Carl Beierkuhnlein, Jessica L. Blois, Bethany A. Bradley, Anna F. Cord, Jürgen Dengler, Kate S. He, Lawrence R. Heaney, Roland Jansson, Miguel D. Mahecha, Corinne Myers, David Nogués-Bravo, Anna Papadopoulou, Björn Reu, Francisco Rodríguez-Sánchez, Manuel J. Steinbauer, Alycia Stigall, Mao-Ning Tuanmu, Daniel G. Gavin

“…., advances in genetics, remote sensing, modeling) that promote studies with increasing detail and at increasing scales; disciplinary breadth is being diversified (e.g., by developments in paleobiogeography and microbiology) and integrated through the transfer of approaches and sharing of theory (e.g., spatial modeling and phylogenetics in evolutionary–ecological contexts). …”
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Updated clinical and economic analysis of using follitropin alfa in combination with assisted reproductive technologies in 2022 by D. G. Shchurov, D. V. Blinov, N. V. Bashmakova, M. A. Polzikov, A. S. Semikhin

“…Savings in direct medical costs in the current study compared to 2021 increased by 117%.Conclusion. …”
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of suicidality in opioid use disorder: a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial by Victor M. Tang, Bernard Le Foll, Zafiris J. Daskalakis, An-Li Wang, Leslie Buckley, Daniel M. Blumberger, Daphne Voineskos

“…Conclusion We present the first data piloting a structural neuroimaging-guided, multi-session rTMS treatment course in outpatients with suicidality and OUD in the current North American context. Recruitment and retention were the main challenges given the highly unstable medical and psychosocial context of this patient population. …”
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Who does technology serve? A critical analysis of sociocultural factors shaping opportunities, practices and barriers faced by a smallholders in south-western Colombia by Marcela Ramos, Natalia Triana, Stefan Burkart, Jhon Freddy Gutiérrez, Diana María Gutiérrez-Zapata, Alejandro Ruden, Lady Sepúlveda, Brian Barrett

“…Therefore, the study contends that, when understanding technology adoption, it is not only a question of what farmers do or do not do but of what they can be and do in increasingly demanding contexts.…”
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A Survey on Computational Methods in Drug Discovery for Neurodegenerative Diseases by Caterina Vicidomini, Francesco Fontanella, Tiziana D’Alessandro, Giovanni N. Roviello

“…Currently, the age structure of the world population is changing due to declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy. …”
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Probability of Defects Detection in Welded Joints using the Magnetic Particle Method by Jorge Wilfredo Vera Alvarado, Luis Fernando Caballero García, Martin Taboada Neira, Jhonny Wilfredo Valverde Flores

“…The test conditions were varied, such as the type of magnetization current, and the type of magnetic particle. The probability of detecting defects in welded joints evaluated by the Hit/miss method increased with the size of the defect, independent of its shape factor. …”
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Chemistry Teachers’ Perspectives on the Implementation of Interdisciplinary Science Projects in Vocational Schools: Challenges and Strategic Solutions by Devy Lestari, Rosi Oktiani, Ulfa Lutfianasari, Muhamad Imaduddin

“…The integration of interdisciplinary approaches in science education has gained increasing prominence, particularly within vocational school contexts. …”
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Enhancing the use of artificial intelligence in architectural education – case study Saudi Arabia by Adnan Alshahrani, Ayman Mohamed Mostafa

“…In the present study, we explored the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently integrated into architectural education in Saudi Arabia, a country undergoing rapid digital and educational transformation. …”
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Digital-Inclusive Transformation and Teacher Preparedness for Foreign Language Education – A Bilateral German-Norwegian Perspective by Solveig Chilla, Gerard Doetjes, Karin Vogt, Lina Abed Ibrahim, Dina Tsagari

“…Researchers in the field state a pressing need to increase digital-inclusive transformation uptake in foreign language teacher education programmes to develop a transformation ‘mindset’ in (educational) stakeholders and (future) teachers. …”
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From attention to action: Advancing inclusivity in the landscape of anatomy education by Lily Evans, Katie Snow, Aiden Jayanth, Siobhan M. Moyes

“…Application of these methods yielded richer and more nuanced data, thus increasing the validity of the study. Although anatomy education may not currently represent diverse populations, positive action towards change is underway, with many in the discipline eager to actively confront exclusion. …”
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Improving older people’s experiences and safety at transitions of care: the PACT mixed-methods study including RCT by Jenni Murray, Ruth Baxter, Jane O’Hara, Laura Sheard, Catherine Hewitt, Natasha Hardicre, Charles Vincent, Eirini Oikonomou, Gerry Richardson, Rosie Shannon, Kalpita Baird, Stephen Brealey, Robbie Foy, Laura Mandefield, Sarah Hampton, Ed Breckin, Lubena Mirza, Alfredo Palacios, Sally Moore, Jayne Marran, Jacqui Elliot, Jane Schofield, Alison Cracknell, Beth Woods, Sarah Cockayne, Thomas Mills, Yvonne Birks, Olivia Joseph, Rebecca Lawton

“…This research aimed to understand if increased involvement of older people in their care in hospital would improve the safety and experience of care transitions. …”
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Medical Assistance in Dying for Persons Suffering Solely from Mental Illness in Canada by Chloe Eunice Panganiban, Srushhti Trivedi

“…Through evidence and discussion, it will be demonstrated that MAiD, in this context, may be ethically justifiable on the grounds of upholding human rights, protecting dignity, and minimizing suffering. …”
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r1 and r2 Relaxivities of Dendrons Based on a OEG-DTPA Architecture: Effect of Gd3+ Placement and Dendron Functionalization by Peter Fransen, Daniel Pulido, Lorena Simón-Gracia, Ana Paula Candiota, Carles Arús, Fernando Albericio, Miriam Royo

“…In magnetic resonance imaging, contrast agents are employed to enhance the signal intensity. However, current commercial contrast agents are hindered by a low relaxivity constant. …”
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About Our 24th Issue

“…We have determined the themes of our journal for 2024 as Discourse and Reality and Social Memory in order to analyze the sociocultural, political economic, and technological order and system that people are experiencing currently. In this context, we are proud to publish the first issue of the year under the theme of Discourse and Reality. …”
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Academic Mobility in Teacher Education by V. I. Zagvyazinskiy, L. M. Volosnikova, E. A. Kukuyev, I. V. Patrusheva

“…Nowadays, it is hard to consider higher education of the 21st century without the global context. The increasing globalisation opens up many opportunities for higher education development, while becoming a challenge to national systems for the training of qualified professionals, including teachers. …”
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Effect of dietary Cucurbita pepo extract on performance, hemato-immunological parameters, immune-related gene expression and bacterial resistance in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus myk... by Kaveh Vakili, Amir Eghbal Khajehrahimi, Behnam Salimi, Shapour Kakoolaki, Arman Ghorbanzadeh

“…The highest hematocrit and hemoglobin contents were associated with the diet containing 4 % CPE. Similarly, dietary 4 % of CPE effectively increased lysozyme activity, and immunoglobulin content compared to the control diet. …”
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Sustainability and energy self-sufficiency; overcoming the barriers by Rania Abdel Galil

“…There is an urgent need to support initiatives in the MENA region to collaborate on environmental and energy related issues, build capacities to enable civil society engagement in the context of developing and implementing national energy plans and increase awareness on the needed shift towards a sustainable energy future. …”
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Haematological and Genotoxic effects of cadmium chloride on Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi by Baghdad Science Journal

“…It could be concluded from the current study that the adding of cadmium to water aquarium containing bunni fish led to decrease in red blood cells count, hemoglobin and packed cell volume values and increase in micronuclei number.…”
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THE VALUE OF THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL REGISTRY OF PATIENTS WITH ANCA-ASSOCIATED SYSTEMIC VASCULITIS AS AN INNOVATIVE TOOL OF PERSONALIZED INDUCTION AND MAINTENANCE THERAPY by T. V. Beketova

“…Rational and personalized maintenance of a delicate balance between the use of an evidence-based  treatment protocol,  which is sufficient to secure sustainable suppression of the activity of ANCA-SV, and the simultaneous containment of the risk of treatment adverse events are the mainstay for successful therapy.In response to the increased need for improved approaches to managing patients with ANCA-SV, the V.A. …”
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Tomato seed extract promotes health of the gut microbiota and demonstrates a potential new way to valorize tomato waste. by Jenni Firrman, Adrienne Narrowe, LinShu Liu, Karley Mahalak, Johanna Lemons, Pieter Van den Abbeele, Aurélien Baudot, Stef Deyaert, Yanfang Li, Yuanhang Yao, Liangli Yu

“…The current effort to valorize waste byproducts to increase sustainability and reduce agricultural loss has stimulated interest in potential utilization of waste components as health-promoting supplements. …”
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