‘It was a joint plan we worked out together’. How the I-WOTCH programme enabled people with chronic non-malignant pain to taper their opioids: a process evaluation by Martin Underwood, Kate Seers, Charles Abraham, Harbinder Kaur Sandhu, Vivien P Nichols, Sam Eldabe, Alleyne Sharisse, Balasubramanian Shyam, Betteley Lauren, Booth Katie, Carnes Dawn, D Furlan Andrea, Haywood Kirstie, Iglesias Urrutia C Paola, Lall Ranjit, Manca Andrea, Mistry Dipesh, Noyes Jennifer, Rahman Anisur, Shaw Jane, KY Tang Nicole, Taylor Stephanie, Tysall Colin, Underwood Martin, J Withers Emma

“…Background The Improving the Wellbeing of people with Opioid Treated CHronic pain (I-WOTCH) randomised controlled trial found that a group-based educational intervention to support people using strong opioids for chronic non-malignant pain helped a significant proportion of people to stop or decrease opioid use with no increase in pain-related disability. …”
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Philosophy of School Multilingualism in the Era of Political Multiculturalism. French Experience. Case of France by N. V. Litvak

“…Further research is needed, as well as the study of potential and latent risks of the current educational policy.…”
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Drivers of Food Service Need and Use among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Men with Chronic Conditions in the United States by Jeong-Hui Park, Tyler Prochnow, Ledric Sherman, Caroline D. Bergeron, Ashley Merianos, Babatunde Olubajo, Sanjeela Gandhari, Matthew L. Smith

“…Food insecurity is predominant and differs across certain races and ethnicities, which highlights the importance of community-based food service access and utilization. In this context, the current study examined factors associated with community-based food service needs and utilization among middle-aged and older non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men with chronic conditions. …”
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Enhancing research on academic research capacity in Cambodian higher education institutions by Sarith Chiv, Kimcheang Hong, Chanthang Meak, Rany Sam, Morin Tieng, Hak Yoeng, Mardy Serey

“…This comprehensive approach provides a thorough understanding of Cambodia’s current academic research landscape, highlighting areas that require policy-driven solutions. …”
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Industry 4.0 in Agriculture: Smart Agricultural Applications and Drone Use in Agriculture by Fatih Çağatay Baz

“…The agricultural sector has had to use new technologies in food production in recent years. The increase in the world population has necessitated the agricultural sector to produce more. …”
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Strategic Role of the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Сontext of the Global Pandemic by Z. A. Mamedyarov

“…The paper traces the current trends in the growth of innovative competition in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, taking into account the factor of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Navigating climate uncertainty: a comprehensive review of climatic variabilities and extreme events on environmental, socio-economic, and livelihood dimensions in Ethiopia with ada... by Degfie Teku

“…This review focuses on Ethiopia’s unique environmental and socio-economic context, shaped by diverse landscapes and high exposure to climatic variabilities and extreme events. …”
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Emerging Sensing Technologies for Liquid Biopsy Applications: Steps Closer to Personalized Medicine by Panagiota M. Kalligosfyri, Eleni Lamprou, Despina P. Kalogianni

“…Numerous sophisticated biosensors have been developed targeting several biomarkers to achieve low detection limits, increased specificity and robustness. Current biosensors include mainly optical sensors, such as colorimetric, fluorescent, SPR, SERS and lateral flow assays. …”
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After the Astana declaration: is comprehensive primary health care set for success this time? by Per Kallestrup, Christian Kraef

“…In this analysis we (1) examine the challenges that comprehensive PHC faced after the Alma-Ata declaration, (2) provide an analysis of the current opportunities and threats to comprehensive PHC strengthening on the global, national and community level and (3) review the most important policy recommendations and related evidence to address these threats for success of the Astana declaration.Factors that are predominantly opportunities are the treasure of historical lessons from the past 40 years, the increased attention to social and environmental determinants of health, the global economic growth and new technologies, in particular digital medicine, which also have the potential to revolutionise community involvement.Factors that are currently predominantly threats are insecurity, conflicts and disease outbreaks; lack of sustained political commitment and inappropriate monitoring and evaluation structures; inappropriate and unsustainable financing models; insufficient health workforce recruitment, employment and retention; missing support of physicians and their professional organisations; inadequately addressing the needs of the community and not giving attention to gender equity. …”
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Enhancing of the Effectiveness of Internationalization Strategies in Higher Education Institutions: A Focus on International Students in Azerbaijan by Jafarli Rajab

“…Country Higher Education Strategy issues related to international students are one of the main priorities. In this regard Increasing the Effectiveness of Internationalization in the context of International Students admission and Proper Marketing strategy will help to establish the necessary infrastructure for pleasant and successful education life for international students. …”
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Re-establishment and Regarding Trust and Transparency, Blockchain’s Contribution to the Solution of a Thousand-Year Problem by Nataliia Krasnokutska, Koray Adıgüzel

“…It is understood that after the development of technologies that eliminate centralised structures such as Blockchain, the business world is keen to adapt to this change. In this context, it is concluded that including new technologies such as Blockchain increased trust in various industries, and in the majority of the studies, Blockhain considered being an element to reduce costs and create a more transparent environment. …”
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CHAC1 in urological tumors: contextual dualism and therapeutic implications by Deyu Wang, Yongquan Wan, Yunxiang Li, Yuan Ren, Jiakai Ma, Si Ge, Ziqiang Zeng, Zuoping Wang, Lei Zhen

“…CHAC1, a glutathione-degrading enzyme, governs context-dependent pathophysiological processes in urological malignancies through modulation of endoplasmic reticulum stress and ferroptotic pathways. …”
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Intellektuális akadálymentesítés az oktatásban: problémafelvetés, alternatívák keresése by Mónika KRASZNAY

“…Based on the author’s educational and teaching experiences, including a recommended literature, and taking into account the relevant context of the postmodern society (rapidly changing world, rapidly developing sciences, increased amount of but easily/quickly accessible information, communication tools for information dis-semination, etc.), the study considers – and encourages the reader to do the same – the following in terms of both secondary and higher education: ● How and to what extent can we supplement the one-sided memorization of facts and data, the acquisition of lexical knowledge with the technical possibilities of researching and storing information? …”
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The corticosteroid dose-response curve in asthma and how to identify patients for adjunctive and alternate therapies by E.M. Irusen

“…Failure to achieve these goals is an indication that the ICS dose should be increased or that an additional agent should be added when one needs to limit steroid side-effects. …”
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Modification of PEDOT:PSS films using ZnI2 additive for power conversion efficiency enhancement of organic solar cells by Sucheewan Krobthong, Sutthipoj Wongrerkdee, Sawitree Wongrerkdee, Khathawut Lohawet, Anusit Kaewprajak, Pisist Kumnorkaew

“…This behavior causes lower sheet resistance and results in an increased Jsc and Voc for OSC devices. Therefore, the improved interfacial contact and depletion of PSS are considered synergistic functions for OSC enhancement.…”
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Surface Modification of Asymmetric Polysulfone/Polyethylene Glycol Membranes by DC Ar-Glow Discharge Plasma by Chalad Yuenyao, Thawat Chittrakarn, Yutthana Tirawanichakul, Suksawat Sirijarukul

“…Polysulfone/polyethylene glycol (PSF/PEG) membranes were prepared by dry/wet phase inversion method. Effects of direct current glow discharge plasma using argon as working gas on morphological structures and gas separation properties of membranes were studied. …”
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Comparative legal analysis of the labor law status of a higher school lecturer by T. F. Vysheslavova, S. A. Lukinova

“…The authors analyze the provisions of the current Russian labor legislation on the work of higher education lecturers in the context of globalization and the intensification of the global financial and economic crisis. …”
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Factors that influence anemia prevalence: a comparative study of datasets from Russia and South Africa by Maria A. Burilina, Natisha Dukhi, Aleksandra L. Mashkova, Ivan V. Nevolin, Ronel Sewpaul

“…Conclusions The comparison of socio-economic factors influencing the prevalence of anemia between Russian and South African samples has validated self-assessments as a reliable proxy for health status in the context of Russia. This methodological advancement underpins current and future research based on the extensive database of the Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey, encompassing approximately 2,500 indicators, to investigate disease prevalence.…”
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The impact of poverty reduction and development interventions on non-communicable diseases and their behavioural risk factors in low and lower-middle income countries: A systematic... by Jessie Pullar, Luke Allen, Nick Townsend, Julianne Williams, Charlie Foster, Nia Roberts, Mike Rayner, Bente Mikkelsen, Francesco Branca, Kremlin Wickramasinghe

“…However, studies investigating the impact of improved income on obesity tend to show an increased risk. Embedding NCD impact evaluation into development programmes is crucial in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and the rapid epidemiological transitions facing LLMICs.…”
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Study of Radon Radiation in the Area of the Akchatau Polymetallic Mine, Republic of Kazakhstan by Yuriy Pak, Dmitriy Pak, Vladimir Matonin, Diana Ibragimova, Pavel Timoshenko, Yuriy Barkov, Anar Tebayeva, Pavel Medvedev

“…Increased radon concentration in a number of areas is associated with the Akchatau tungsten–molybdenum mine. …”
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