The impact, perceptions and needs of parents of children with epidermolysis bullosa by Antoinette V. Chateau, David Blackbeard, Colleen Aldous, Ncoza Dlova, Cassidy-Mae Shaw

“…Addressing parents’ needs and concerns will go a long way in decreasing this burden. A biopsychosocial approach with an awareness of cultural context is essential for family-centred holistic EB care. …”
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Accelerated weathering of PP based nanocomposites: Effect of the presence of maleic anhydryde grafted polypropylene by N. Tz. Dintcheva, M. Morreale, F. P. La Mantia

“…Polymer nanocomposites are currently a topic of great interest. The increasing importance they are gaining also in the standpoint of industrial applications, is giving concerns regarding their environmental stability and, in general, their behaviour in outdoor applications, under direct solar irradiation. …”
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Hospital-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Epidemiology, Treatment and Control by Coleman Rotstein

“…Antimicrobial-resistant organisms are an expanding problem, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospital stay, and heightened health care costs for care and antimicrobial management. …”
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Bulking agents in case of treatment of female stress urinary incontinence by A. Yu. Tsukanov, A. A. Mirzakadiev, A. V. Dunkurs

“…The review discusses the currently available volumeforming substances, methods of use, effectiveness and known complications. …”
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A Study of Observed Climate Change Effects on Grapevine Suitability in Oltenia (Romania) by Mihaela Licurici, Alina Ștefania Vlăduț, Cristina Doina Burada

“…Viticulture represents an important agricultural sector in Oltenia, which is one of the Romanian regions most affected by temperature increases. The main purpose of the present study was to analyze the changes in climate suitability for grapevine and wine production against this climate context in the region. …”
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Paradigm shift: outcomes from a physician-scientist undergraduate pathway program by Alana C. Jones, Tyler R. McCaw, Randy L. Seay, Brian Sims, Robin G. Lorenz

“…Results Since its establishment in 2014, PARAdiGM is already increasing entry of URiM students into the physician-scientist pathway. …”
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Strategy using modularity tools to operationalize mass customization in manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises by Stéphanie Bouchard, Sébastien Gamache, Georges Abdulnour

“…With the rise of technology, increasing competitiveness, market globalization and the fourth industrial revolution, companies are forced to rethink the way they do business to create or maintain a competitive advantage. …”
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SOME ASPECTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE-LEGAL REGULATION OF ACTIVITY OF EXECUTIVE POWER BODIES IN THE DIGITAL REALITY by B. Koybaev, Z. Zoloeva

“…As you know, the development of the information society is currently associated with the implementation of projects for the development of the digital economy. …”
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What Lies behind No-Confidence Motion on Indonesian Social Media? by Irfandi Pratama, Zuly Qodir

“…Social media is currently taking on a role as a mobilizing, organizing, and communication tool for social protest movements. …”
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Genetic Variability of Indels in the Prolactin and Dopamine Receptor D2 Genes and Their Association with the Yield of Allanto-Amniotic Fluid in Russian White Laying Hens by Anna A. Krutıkova, Elena S. Fedorova, Michael Romanov, Olga İ. Stanıshevskaya, Mikhail G. Smaragdov, Andrei A. Kudınov, Valeriy P. Terletsky, Natalia V. Dementıeva, Olga V. Mıtrofanova, Nikolai V. Pleshanov

“…A 24-bp insertion in the 5' flanking region of the PRL gene significantly (P<0.01) increases YEF in the embryos. The heterozygous embryos contained the highest YEF (9.6 mL) than that of the homozygous insertion (9.4 mL) and deletion embryos (8.4 mL). …”
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Natural Compounds with Beneficial Effects on Skin Collagen Type I and Mechanisms of Their Action by Wioleta Żynda, Agnieszka Ruczaj, Anna Galicka

“…Under the influence of these factors and with age, the amount of the key building protein, collagen type I, decreases, which leads to a deterioration in the appearance and condition of the skin. Currently, when the average life expectancy increases, the esthetic aspect and maintaining healthy skin are particularly important. …”
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Characterization of the solution heat-treated binary β-type Ti-Mo alloy for bio-implant applications by Netshia Mukhethwa, Phasha Maje, Ngobe Bongani, Olubambi Peter

“…There is currently a high demand for biomedical implant materials due to the rapidly growing population of aged people in many countries. …”
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Towards Explainable Pedestrian Behavior Prediction: A Neuro-Symbolic Framework for Autonomous Driving by Angie Nataly Melo Castillo, Carlota Salinas Maldonado, Miguel Ángel Sotelo

“…Currently, the focus of such predictions extends beyond accuracy and reliability, placing increasing emphasis on the explainability and interpretability of the models. …”
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Risk Screening, Early Detection, and Management of Acute Popliteal Artery Thrombosis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Three Case Reports by Vikas Kulshrestha, Pardeep Kumar, Anjan Prabhakara, Munish Sood, Soma Kulshrestha, Manu Mohan

“…Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is an infrequent but potentially devastating complication that can occur after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Currently, there is a lack of structured protocols for screening, prevention, early detection, and management of ALI in the context of TKA. …”
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The Physicochemical and Rheological Properties of Green Banana Flour–Wheat Flour Bread Substitutions by Yasmeen M. Bashmil, Frank Bekes, Michael Ruderman, Hafiz A. R. Suleria, Rudi Appels, Frank R. Dunshea

“…Functional foods are currently receiving increasing popularity in diet modification. …”
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Supporting contraceptive self-care and reproductive empowerment with a digital health game in Barbados: Development and Pre-implementation study for What’s My Method? [version 2; p... by Clara Bertozzi-Villa, Nicole Alleyne, Erin Sabato, Anderson Langdon, Elena Bertozzi, Tiffany Jordan, Sonia Watson-Miller

“…Effective contraceptive education is essential to reducing unwanted pregnancy, increasing uptake of modern contraceptive methods, and thoughtfully planning desired births. …”
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Effect of Substrate on Microgreens Production by Dimitrios BILALIS, Panteleimon STAVROPOULOS, Antonios MAVROEIDIS, Spyridon KOUREMPES, Maria-Christina KOUREMPE, Ioannis ROUSSIS, Ioanna KAKABOUKI

“…Microgreens are currently gaining raising attention due to their potential in improving nutritional security. …”
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Use of nicotine products — a cross-sectional survey of adolescents in Poland by Piotr Korczyński, Stanisław Surma, Agnieszka Jankowska-Zduńczyk, Sebastian Szmit, Piotr Wierzbiński, Janusz Sytnik-Czetwertyński, Krzysztof J. Filipiak

“…INTRODUCTION: Cigarette smoking has been a significant health problem in the world for decades. Currently, new forms of smoking are becoming increasingly popular — e-cigarettes and tobacco heating systems (HnB, heat-not-burn), whose impact on the human body is not indifferent. …”
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Growth Potential of Listeria monocytogenes in Vegan Salami by Signe Magnussen, Emma Bergenkvist, Karin Söderqvist

“…The increasing demand for plant-based products has raised concerns regarding the potential presence and growth of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat products such as plant-based deli slices. …”
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The Use of Probiotics in Poultry Nutrition: A Literature Review by Basim Aboud Abbas, Maisoon Shaaban, Carla Janaina R. M. do Rosário

“…The information currently available regarding the effects of probiotics on animal health is required; they conclusively demonstrate how probiotics function to lower bacterial gastrointestinal pathogen populations. …”
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