Professional Digital Competence: Definition, Frameworks, Measurement, and Gender Differences: A Systematic Literature Review by Sònia Sánchez-Canut, Mireia Usart-Rodríguez, Carme Grimalt-Álvaro, Sonia Martínez-Requejo, Beatriz Lores-Gómez

“…In the current context of increasing digitization, professionals need to be digitally competent. …”
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Trends and Prospects of Development of the Special Economic Zone in the Kaliningrad Region by Andrey D. Zhukovskii

“…The research is based on current statistical data and sources, as well as a theoretical and methodological review of the principles and approaches to the use of SEZs in both foreign and domestic practice. …”
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The Potential of Small, Low- Carbon, Zero- Energy Housing by Cynthia Souaid

“…The social dimension is then addressed from the perspective of market demand through an investigation of consumers’ current housing preferences. The assumption stating that, due to an increase in smaller, elderly, and lowerincome households, current housing preferences are leaning towards smaller dwellings is refuted underlining the importance of distinguishing between smallest and smaller dwelling sizes. …”
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United Nations Security Council: Reform (Im)Possible? by Agostina Latino

“…In the current context, this vision is more fragmented than multipolar, with a scenario of more than two or three poles and their respective spheres of influence. …”
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Soy Isoflavones and PCOS: Role in Hormonal and Metabolic Mechanisms by Katarzyna Dereń, Izabela Michońska, Agnieszka Dymek, Magdalena Zielińska, Edyta Łuszczki

“…The role of soy isoflavones, which are an example of functional food, is increasingly emphasised in the context of multiple diseases, including those related to fertility. …”
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Changes in tree-ring wood density of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), silver fir (Abies alba Mill.), and Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.) in European mountain forests... by Chiara Torresan, Torben Hilmers, Admir Avdagić, Edmondo Di Giuseppe, Matija Klopčič, Mathieu Lévesque, Florian Motte, Enno Uhl, Tzvetan Zlatanov, Hans Pretzsch

“…Abstract Key message We found a significant increase in the latewood density of European beech, and a decrease in the latewood and mean wood density of silver fir and Norway spruce in European mountain forests over the period 1901–2016. …”
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Human and Multi-Robot Collaboration in Indoor Environments: A Review of Methods and Application Potential for Indoor Construction Sites by Francis Xavier Duorinaah, Mathanraj Rajendran, Tae Wan Kim, Jung In Kim, Seulbi Lee, Seulki Lee, Min-Koo Kim

“…This review presents three key contributions: (1) it provides a structured evaluation of current human–robot interaction techniques and safety-enhancing methods; (2) it presents a summary of state-of-the-art multi-robot collaboration frameworks, including task allocation, mapping, and coordination; and (3) it identifies major limitations in current systems and provides research directions for enabling scalable, robust, and context-aware collaboration in indoor construction. …”
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Construction of medical scientific data repositories in China: analysis of survey and recommendations by Jia Song, Jia Song, Chunqiu Li, Wirapong Chansanam

“…BackgroundIn the context of global open science trends, medical open-access repositories (OARs) promote transparency in research and facilitate the sharing of scientific data. …”
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Soundscape research in wind farms: A state-of-art review by Xinyan Xu, Huan Tong, Jian Kang

“…By reviewing these articles, this review found that current research related to the soundscape study of wind farms is still lacking, with more researchers focussing on wind power noise and its effects on the physical and psychological health of residents rather than on the influence of the integrated acoustic environment and context of wind farms on residents' perception. …”
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Credit Scoring on Cash Flow Table with Machine Learning: XGBoost Approach by Güner Altan, Server Demirci

“…In a group of companies, no matter how good a rating one company has in regard to its status within the parent company, if the other companies have low ratings, this may affect and reduce the consolidated rating. In this context, the current study focuses on groups of companies. …”
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Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development: Key Ethical Features and Proactive Initiatives Promoting Financial Inclusion by Laura Maria Franciosi

“…SDGs recognise that ending poverty is strictly intertwined with strategies to reduce inequality and spur economic growth, all while tackling climate change and preserving the environment. In this context, the lack of financial inclusion increases poverty and frustrates economic development since access to essential financial services helps people nurture their education and financial plans, and financial inclusion can help alleviate poverty and lift economic development. …”
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Role of Interleukins in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes by Roha Asif, Ammara Khalid, Tolga Mercantepe, Aleksandra Klisic, Sana Rafaqat, Saira Rafaqat, Filiz Mercantepe

“…While their diagnostic and therapeutic potential is increasingly recognized, future research must address current limitations through isoform-specific targeting, context-aware interventions, and validation in large-scale, human cohorts. …”
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Advancements in Aeromedical Management of Diabetes: Implications for Aviation Safety by Young Hwan Kwon

“…The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus among aviation personnel poses significant challenges to flight safety, necessitating stringent aeromedical management. …”

THE EVOLUTION OF FOOD CONSUMPTION IN ROMANIA IN THE POST-ACCESSION PERIOD TO THE EUROPEAN UNION by Sorinel Ionel BUCUR

“…From a methodological point of view, the current approach is based on public information regarding the evolution of food consumption and the main influencing factors. …”
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Smart Campus Tools by Bart Valks

“…The main research question is: How can smart campus tools optimally contribute to the match between demand for and supply of space, both on the current campus and on the future campus? To answer the research question, this PhD dissertation explores the use of Smart campus tools in Dutch and international contexts, at universities and other organisations. …”
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The impact of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation emitting devices on the male reproductive system by Michał Sienkiewicz, Bartosz Pawłowski, Magdalena Kłusek, Dorota Zatłoka-Mazur, Filip Klimas, Kacper Rusiński, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz

“…The aim of the study was to analyse the current state of knowledge on the impact of NIR emitted by modern devices on the functioning of the male reproductive system and to identify possible mechanisms behind it. …”
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Integrating sustainable urban development and student housing to enhance urban social welfare (case study: Ho Chi Minh City) by N. Lai, P. Tran

“…ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest urban center, is experiencing rapid urbanization, which, combined with a growing student population, has led to an increased demand for student housing. This study aims to assess the current state of student housing in Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on the gap between housing supply and demand in the context of the city’s urban development and sustainability goals.METHODS: A mixed-methods approach was utilized to analyze the student housing landscape in Ho Chi Minh City. …”
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Chinese Economic Diplomacy before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic by E. I. Safronova

“…The fourth section analyses new challenges faced by China’s economic diplomacy in the context of the pandemic. These challenges have both an objective (the need for quick national economic recovery) and subjective dimensions. …”
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自发性脑出血术后早期使用阿司匹林的可能性：来自中国学者的首个脑出血围手术期管理高级别循证依据 Possibility of Early Use of Aspirin after Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Surgery: The First High-Level Evidence-Based Evidenc... by 周航，陈高(ZHOU Hang, CHEN Gao)

“…In this context, patients who survive after intracerebral hemorrhage surgery have a significantly increased risk of major cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular events. …”
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Support of Equal and Unequal Income Distribution: the Role of Perceived Threats by I.S. Prusova, A.S. Gorokhova

“…This induces the question about the role of perceived threats in support of different principles of income distribution in the Russian context. <br><strong>Study design. </strong>The current study tested a model in which internal, societal threats, subjective perception of threats were included as predictors, support for equal and unequal distribution &ndash; as dependent variables, and socio-demographic characteristics &ndash; as control variables. …”
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