Distribution of urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and post-translationally modified fetuin-A in outpatients with acute kidney disease detected using a nationwide a... by Ya-Chi Lin, I-Wen Ting, David Ray Chang, Ya-Luan Hsiao, Yu-Ting Lin, Mei-Chuan Hsieh, Shu-Woei Ju, Jie-Sian Wang, Chang-Cheng Jiang, Hsuan-Jen Lin, Cheng-Ting Lu, Che-Chen Lin, Tzu-Ling Tseng, Hung-Chieh Yeh, Hsiu-Yin Chiang, Chin-Chi Kuo

“…Similarly, uPTM-FetA demonstrated comparable characteristics to uNGAL in reflecting kidney injury in the context of AKD.…”
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Droughts of the early 19th century (1790–1830) in the northeastern Iberian Peninsula: integration of historical and instrumental data for high-resolution reconstructions of extre... by J. Barriendos, M. Hernández, S. Gil-Guirado, J. Olcina Cantos, M. Barriendos

“…<p>Drought represents a prevalent climate risk in the Mediterranean region. In the context of climate change, an increase in both frequency and intensity is anticipated over the next century. …”
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Progress and perspectives in data assimilation algorithms for remote sensing and crop growth model by Jianxi Huang, Jianjian Song, Hai Huang, Wen Zhuo, Quandi Niu, Shangrong Wu, Han Ma, Shunlin Liang

“…Combining the advantages of crop growth models and remote sensing observations, data assimilation (DA) has emerged as a vital tool for crop growth monitoring and early-season crop yield forecasting. As an increasing number of related studies have been conducted, data assimilation systems for remote sensing and crop growth models have grown increasingly sophisticated. …”
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Micro nutrients as immunomodulators in the ageing population: a focus on inflammation and autoimmunity by Bhavani Sowndharya Balamurugan, Mathan Muthu Chinnakannu Marimuthu, Vickram Agaram Sundaram, Bharath Saravanan, Prasanth Chandrababu, Hitesh Chopra, Tabarak Malik

“…For example, it points out the modulatory effects of vitamin D on both innate and adaptive immunity, with a specific focus on its ability to suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines synthesis while enhancing regulatory T-cell function. In the same context, also zinc is described as important nutrient for thymic function and T-cell differentiation but exhibits immunomodulatory functions by decreasing inflammation. …”
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Presenting the agility model of the organization in order to improve the productivity of human resources by Asie Mohmedi, Rashid Zolfaghari, Mahsa Gholam hossein zadeh

“…In terms of purpose, the current research is applicable in the quantitative part, fundamental-exploratory in the qualitative part, and mixed (qualitative-quantitative) in terms of implementation. …”
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Designing an entrepreneurial ecosystem model in a university with a knowledge-based approach by Nahid Mir, Amin Rahimi Kia, Mehry Daraei

“…AbstractThe aim of the current research is to Designing an entrepreneurial ecosystem model in the university with a knowledge-oriented approach. …”
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BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE FACTORS IN THE FORMATION OF THE HEURISTIC MODEL OF THE EFFECTIVE INTERPRETER IN INVESTING IN HIGH-TECH COMPANIES by S. V. Ilkevich

“…As the heuristic model of the effective interpreter can be perceived as generally increasing the risks in the system for all stakeholders at the current stage of the evolution of the investment system, the author focuses on the most negative manifestations of cognitive and behavioural factors in his description in the publication. …”
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The Effect of Information Quality of the Instagram Account @bemhimaperpusinfo on the Fulfillment of Information Needs of its Followers by Alvin Tessar Permata, Kuntum Khaira Ummatin, Gema Rullyana, Fikri Dwi Oktaviani

“…Background: Recent studies on social media use in academic settings underline its increasing importance in fulfilling students' information needs.  …”
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Predictors for psychosocial consequences of screening for liver diseases: A data-driven approach. by Urs Alexander Fichtner, Andy Maun, Erik Farin-Glattacker

“…Inconsistent findings from studies, mainly originally from cancer research, are not easily transferable to the context of liver screening. This study aimed to identify predictors of psychosocial consequences in asymptomatic adults screened for early-stage liver cirrhosis, thereby contributing to the current knowledge on screening impact.…”
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Promotive, preventive, and treatment interventions for adolescent mental health in sub-Saharan Africa: A protocol for two scoping reviews including systematic analyses of intervent... by James Steel, Fantacy Twagira, Maaike L Seekles, Angela I Obasi

“…It is important that interventions to address this are rooted in an understanding of the unique local context and culture. Yet, the current use, development, and effectiveness of adolescent mental health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa is unclear. …”
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Social Media Addiction and Social Skills: Implications for Societal Learning Systems, Technology, Social Economy, and Societal Challenges by Semra Tetik, Catalin Popescu, Bülent Akkaya

“…The impact of social media use on societal challenges and individual development can be more effectively understood through the utilization of a systems thinking approach. The current study offers significant implications for the manner in which social media addiction and social skills are shaped in the context of social learning systems, technology and the social economy and explores the social effects of social media addiction and suggests effective interventions in the fields of education, policy and social work. …”
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Foreign Policy Image of the Eurasian Economic Union in the Mass Media of the United Kingdom by Olga Yu. Vikhrova, Iaroslava S. Gorlova

“…Due to the aggravation of the political crisis in 2022, the EAEU returned to the agenda of the British media, but mainly in the context of Russia’s foreign policy. This leads to the assumption that in the period from 2014 to 2022 the EAEU did not take any actions that would contribute to the formation of its foreign policy image, which underlines the necessity of such a study in the current circumstances.…”
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Natural science education in the university core curriculum by D. N. Kyrov, N. V. Nesterova, O. A. Prituzhalova, L. D. Cheremnykh

“…Introduction. One of the current issues in the theory and methodology of higher education is the development of its content that responds to societal challenges. …”
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Integrating the international medical graduate by Julia McLaughlin, Katherine Baker, Tracy Sandell, Shirly Mathias, Subramaniam Nagasayi, Ilona Schmidt, Christopher James

“…Introduction: The growing utilisation of international medical graduate (IMG) doctors in the UK has uncovered a need for hospitals to establish induction programmes that harness supportive environments for these doctors to learn within the specific context of the NHS. Currently, IMGs are under-supported at local and national levels. …”
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New Developments in the EU Internal Market – Harmonisation vs. Mutual Recognition by Ljubica Dzabirova

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Exploring corrosion protection of mild steel by ionic liquid functionalized graphene oxide: Gravimetric, electrochemical, and surface studies by M.Alharbi, Ruby Aslam, Ajahar Khan, Khalid A. Alamry, Mahmoud A. Hussein, Yas Al-Hadeethi, Elena Bekyarova, S. Alqahtani

“…Assessments of inhibition performance throughout a range of immersion times, up to 144 hr, revealed a steady rise in efficiency up to 96 hr, followed by a minor decline while maintaining efficiencies above 85 %. The pronounced increases in polarization resistance (Rp) and reductions in corrosion current density (Icorr) indicated the strong adsorption of inhibitor molecules onto metal surface. …”
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Adsorption of Bromothymol Blue Dye onto Bauxite Clay by Asmaa Nihad Zaki, Kawther Ahmed Sadiq, Shaymaa K. Ghati, Jasim M. S. Jamur, Sarab Jassim Mohammed

“… The goal of the current work is to use an inexpensive, non-toxic material with a high water absorption capacity, bauxite clay, to adsorb the bromothymol blue dye from an aqueous solution. …”
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Investigating the Key Factors Influencing the Profitability of Romanian Public Water Supply and Sewerage Services by Kamer-Ainur Aivaz, Dorin Jula, Octavia Moise, George Banghiore, Diane Paula Corina Vancea, Andreea Simona Săseanu

“…Efficient management of non-revenue water and damage reduction were also found to be key to improve financial performance and increase sustainability. The paper provides an in-depth understanding of market mechanisms and can support the development of more effective public policies for water resource management in the context of current socio-economic and environmental challenges. …”
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Flood Risk Mitigation by Spatial Planning—Lessons Learned From Municipal Consultation by Stefan Greiving, Stefanie Wolf, Daniela Michalski, Mark Fleischhauer

“…The flood event that hit the German states of Rhineland‐Palatinate and North Rhine‐Westphalia in mid‐July 2021 increased municipal awareness for flood‐sensitive planning. …”
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Is consumer response to plain/standardised tobacco packaging consistent with framework convention on tobacco control guidelines? A systematic review of quantitative studies. by Martine Stead, Crawford Moodie, Kathryn Angus, Linda Bauld, Ann McNeill, James Thomas, Gerard Hastings, Kate Hinds, Alison O'Mara-Eves, Irene Kwan, Richard I Purves, Stuart L Bryce

“…<h4>Background and objectives</h4>Standardised or 'plain' tobacco packaging was introduced in Australia in December 2012 and is currently being considered in other countries. The primary objective of this systematic review was to locate, assess and synthesise published and grey literature relating to the potential impacts of standardised tobacco packaging as proposed by the guidelines for the international Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: reduced appeal, increased salience and effectiveness of health warnings, and more accurate perceptions of product strength and harm.…”
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