Making temporary homes by Marjolein Overtoom

“…Decreasing the housing shortage by building new houses takes time, while people need to find a space to live now. …”
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Sea Urchin-Like MnO2/Biomass Carbon Composite Electrode Material for High-Performance Supercapacitors by Xiaoyu Zhao, Ning Wang, Lei Li, Zixun Fang, Shoufeng Tang, Jianmin Gu

“…The single electrode test results show that the composite material achieves a specific capacitance of 205.5 F·g−1 at the current density of 0.5 A·g−1; with the current density increasing by a factor of 20, the supercapacitor loaded with this composite still retained 63.2% of its initial capacitance, showing its high rate performance. …”
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What do we know about digital public debate? Technological affordances and democratic dilemmas by Gulbrandsen Ib T., Just Sine N.

“…We illustrate the resulting six types of participation through a review of empirical studies based in the Nordic context. We summarise what we currently know about digital public debate in a key democratic dilemma: increasing digital participation goes hand in hand with decreasing institutional trust.…”
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Readiness of small and medium enterprises to apply total quality management standards: Evidence from Kosovo by Engelbert Zefaj

“…Total quality management (TQM) is a well-known systematic method that increases business competitiveness and improves performance. …”
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Features of Paradigm for forming anti-cataclysmic instruments for preventing aggressive interstate conflicts – artificial intelligence (AI) in terms of ensuring objective personnel... by B. M. Andrushkiv, L. S. Golovkova, N. B. Kyrych, O. B. Pohajdak, K. Hannouf

“…The article shows that in the context of the Ukrainian military economy, one of the main factors of efficiency of defence work, production and social development is the managerial tools and high-quality personnel which currently being formed in the sectoral and territorial areas, as well as humanism and scientific validity of managerial decisions in the field of interstate partnership relations. …”
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Efficiency and heat transport processes of low-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage systems: new insights from global sensitivity analyses by Luka Tas, Niels Hartog, Martin Bloemendal, David Simpson, Tanguy Robert, Robin Thibaut, Le Zhang, Thomas Hermans

“…Thick productive aquifer layers have been targeted first, as these are the most promising hydrogeological context for ATES. Regardless, there is currently an increasing trend to target more complex aquifers such as low-transmissivity and alluvial aquifers or fractured rock formations. …”
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STAT, SOCIETATE ŞI ISLAM ÎN DANEMARCA DE ASTĂZI by Iancu, Ana-Maria

“…However, this model of the relationship between the state and the Church is currently facing significant challenges due to the growth of religious diversity, particularly the relatively rapid increase in the number of Muslim immigrants.…”
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Smart green ports: a sustainable solution for the maritime industry in a changing climate by Mohamed Elhussieny

“…The results show that, in ports where the IoT and AI technologies are effectively integrated, energy efficiency improves and greenhouse gas emissions significantly decrease. The application of smart technologies smoothens the processes of logistics, reduces costs, and increases service levels. …”
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Evaluation of parenting interventions for those with additional health and social care needs during pregnancy: THRIVE a multi-arm RCT with embedded economic and process components by Marion Henderson, Anja Wittkowski, Katie Buston, Karen Crawford, Alice MacLachlan, Alex McConnachie, Emma McIntosh, Claudia-Martina Messow, Catherine Nixon, Rosaleen O’Brien, Shona Shinwell, Daniel Wight, Yiqiao Xin, Rachel Calam, Ruth Dundas, James Law, Helen Minnis, Lucy Thompson, Philip Wilson

“…Mellow Bumps in comparison, comprises of seven weekly antenatal sessions and one postnatal session. It aims to decrease maternal stress, increase understanding of neonates’ capacity for social interaction, and emphasise the importance of early interaction for brain development and attachment. …”
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Microscopic characteristics and corrosion rate modeling in galvanized high-strength steel wires by Haiping Zhang, Haojie Liu, Fanghuai Chen, Yuan Luo, Xinhui Xiao, Yang Deng, Naiwei Lu, Yang Liu

“…The results indicate that during the initial stage of electrochemical corrosion in GHSSWs, internal stress between the corrosion products and the GHSSWs substrate leads to the formation of apparent cracks in the corroded wire, increasing the contact area between the specimen and the electrolyte and accelerating the corrosion process. …”
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Hardware in the Loop Test-Rig for Identification and Control Application on High Speed Pantographs by A. Collina, A. Facchinetti, F. Fossati, F. Resta

“…Trains current collection for traction motors is obtained by means of a sliding contact between the overhead line (OHL) and the collector strips mounted on the pantograph head. …”
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Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Protocol and the Impact on the Nucleated and Progenitor Cell by Eze, Evelyn Mgbeoma*', Jacob, Ransom Baribefii '., Lenox-Prince, Tamunonengiye-Ofori’ and Okoye, Nelyn Akunna’

“…Inall cases the loss of cells increased with the number of days of storage before processing.…”
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Efficacy and safety of compound glycyrrhizin combined with topical minoxidil for alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Chenqi Guo, Xiangru Gu, Junchen Li, Yingdong Wang, Xiaoya Liu, Guojing Yang, Min Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…The SALT score (MD = −10.09, 95% CI [−12.89, −7.30], p < 0.00001), serum TNF-α levels (MD = −0.99, 95% CI [−1.19, −0.39], p < 0.00001), serum IL-12 levels (MD = −8.84, 95% CI [−11.20, −6.47], p < 0.00001) and serum IFN-γ levels (MD = −7.44, 95% CI [−11.51, −3.37], p = 0.0003) were reduced, and the serum TGF-β1 levels (MD = 2.40, 95% CI [1.24, 3.57], p < 0.0001) were increased. There were no significant differences in reported adverse events, including irritant contact dermatitis (RR = 0.51, 95% CI [0.25, 1.01], p = 0.05),’ gastrointestinal reactions (RR = 2.47, 95% CI [0.49, 12.55], p = 0.28), lower limb edema (RR = 2.60, 95% CI [0.61, 11.06], p = 0.20), facial edema (RR = 2.33, 95% CI [0.61, 8.93], p = 0.22), or localized itching (RR = 0.56, 95% CI [0.18, 1.75], p = 0.32), between the two groups.Conclusion The current evidence indicates that CG combined with topical minoxidil therapy is effective and safe for AA. …”
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Family Medicine for internally displaced persons in Mali: A training of trainers approach by Drissa M. Sidibé, Ann Isabelle Grégoire, Véronique Lisée, Pierre Rodrigue Traoré, Inhissa B. Bengaly, Aboubakary Konaté, Ibrahim H. Sidibé, Sabina Abou Malham, David-Martin Milot, Gabriel Blouin-Genest

“…Mali is currently experiencing a polycrisis, characterised by the interplay of growing socio-political insecurity, massive population displacements and recurrent tensions in the functioning of the health system and the provision of care. …”
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Digital transformation in dentistry: A survey on trends and business implications by Christian Schnitzler, Sabine Bohnet-Joschko

“…This study investigates the current adoption and anticipated future impact of digital technologies in dentistry among German dentists, assessing both clinical and economic relevance up to the year 2030.A comprehensive survey was conducted with 200 licensed German dentists using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Psychological and organisational aspects of age management in organisations by Witkowski Stanisław A., Bartosz Bogna

“…Attention of managers was paid to the problem of age management in organizations, conditioned by an increase in the number of employees 50+. In Poland, currently there are employed approx. 31% of workers in this group (64 years old). …”
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Does Beta Explain Global Equity Market Volatility – Some Empirical Evidence by Radosław Kurach

“…In this study, we examine Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) in its international context (ICAPM) using the monthly equity returns for 26 countries (18 developed and 8 emerging markets) between July 1996 and June 2011 and adopting the US investor’s perspective. …”
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Early detection to improve outcome in people with undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis: the PROMPT research programme including RCT by Neil McHugh, Laura Bojke, Mel Brooke Turfrey, Rachel Charlton, Myka Ransom, Laura C Coates, Howard Collier, Claire Davies, Emma Dures, Philip Helliwell, Jana James, Anya Lissina, Vishnu B Madhok, Alison L Nightingale, Jonathan Packham, Catherine Smith, Eldon Spackman, Cerys Tassinari, William Tillett, Sarah T Brown

“…We had two main study aims: To understand experiences of diagnosis in the current healthcare context from the perspective of patients newly diagnosed with PsA. …”
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High-Quality Manufacturing with Electrochemical Jet Machining (ECJM) for Processing Applications: A Comprehensive Review, Challenges, and Future Opportunities by Yong Huang, Yi Hu, Xincai Liu, Xin Wang, Siqi Wu, Hanqing Shi

“…This review not only provides a snapshot of the current status of ECJM technology, but also discusses the current challenges and possible future improvements of the technology.…”
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Acceptabilité et mise en œuvre des politiques de relocalisation face aux risques littoraux : perspectives issues d’une recherche en partenariat by Camille André, Paul Sauboua, Hélène Rey-Valette, Gaëlle Schauner

“…This paper examines the feasibility conditions for the relocation measures proposed in the context of climate-change-related sea-level rise. …”
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