Recent developments in the energy poverty and vulnerability research in Europe: a systematic literature review by Tuija Kajoskoski, Kaisa Matschoss, Eva Heiskanen, Senja Laakso

“…There is an extensive body of energy poverty literature in the European context, and the literature is increasing at a fast pace. …”
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“We can’t survive without mutual support”: resilience and share and support networks in the Republic of Sakha (Russia) by Natalia Doloisio, Natalia Doloisio, Natalia Doloisio, Jean-Paul Vanderlinden, Jean-Paul Vanderlinden

“…Interviewees identified multiple manifestations of changes in climate and permafrost that are currently exerting increasing pressure on SSNs. These increase the difficulties to practice traditional activities and therefore to access black food (meat and fish) which is the base of the Yakutian diet. …”
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Caregivers and multidisciplinary team members’ perspectives on shared decision making in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A qualitative study by Elise Schoefs, Thomas Desmet, Evelyn Lerinckx, Liesbeth De Waele, Sam Geuens, Conny Pelicaen, Luc Meeus, Steven Simoens, Chantal Van Audenhove, Mieke Mommen, Rosanne Janssens, Isabelle Huys

“…Abstract Background As new therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) are entering the market, shared decision making (SDM) will become increasingly important. Therefore, this study aimed to understand (1) Belgian stakeholders’ knowledge and perceptions of SDM in DMD treatment decision making, (2) the current state of SDM implementation in DMD in Belgium, examining the role of all involved parties, and (3) the barriers and facilitators for SDM in DMD in the Belgian context. …”
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Illuminating Bilateral Breast Cancer: A Multicenter Experience and Clinical Observations by Berkan Karabuğa, Mustafa Büyükkör, Ekin Konca Karabuğa, Sedat Yıldız, Mirmehdi Mehtiyev, Havva Yeşil Çınkır, Sıla Soylu Koçoğlu, Hacer Demir, Ozan Yazıcı, Doğan Uncu, Ömür Berna Öksüzoğlu, Ülkü Yalçıntaş Arslan

“…In multivariate regression analysis, hormone receptor negativity was identified as an independent risk factor for decreased DFS among all BBC patients. Our study is noteworthy for shedding light on the clinical features of BBC in the context of current knowledge and for its multicenter design.…”
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Automatic detection of foreign object intrusion along railway tracks based on MACENet. by Xichun Chen, Yu Tian, Ming Li, Bin Lv, Shuo Zhang, Zixian Qu, Jianqing Wu, Shiya Cheng

“…Experimental results demonstrate that MACE-Net achieves superior detection performance, improving mAP@0.5 from 78.9% (baseline YOLOv8) to 83.8%-a notable increase of 4.9%. Meanwhile, the F1-score also rises by 5.2%. …”
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Longevity: il Chinesiologo delle attività motorie preventive e adattate come figura di riferimento delle attività motorie by Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Guido Belli

“…This commitment has been taken on by science, research, and institutions as a duty toward an increasingly long-lived population, such as the Italian one. …”
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The Role of Inflammation in Migraine Headaches: A Review by Caryn T. Morgan, Sanah M. Nkadimeng

“…Studies also linked migraines and mood disorders, contributing to the increase in comorbidity prevalence. Further research is needed to address the increasing burden and gaps in existing treatments surrounding the inadequate relief and side effects reported with some migraine treatments. …”
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High-Fat Diet—Shared Environmental Risk Factor for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis by Thomas Gabriel Schreiner, Liviu Iacob, Cristina Georgiana Croitoru, Diana Nicoleta Hodorog, Dan Iulian Cuciureanu

“…Focusing on changeable disease-related aspects is increasingly appealing in the context of a lack of an effective treatment. …”
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Nurses' Perception toward Shared Governance in Clinical Practice at General Hospitals in Jeddah City. by Eman H. Aljohani, Ghada M. Hamouda, Maram A. Banakhar

“… Context: Shared governance is an evidence-based approach. …”
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Heavy Metal Bioremediation Potential of Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria for Use in Edible Leafy Vegetables by Mahdieh Mostafidi, Mohammad Reza Sanjabi, Naheed Mojgani, Sohyel Eskandari, Sepideh Arbabi Bidgoli

“…During in vitro analysis, the sorption percentage of Pb and Cd appeared higher than 99% during 15 minutes of initial contact, while increasing contact time (30 minutes) had no significant effect on the removal of these metals. …”
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Building health systems resilience in Central Asia through nursing and midwifery: evidence to inform policy action by Alba Llop-Gironés, Gulnaz Kachkynovna Azhymambetova, Aizat Kubanysbekovna Asanova, Yusufi Salomuddin, Malohat Hikmatulloevna Boynazarova, Firdavs Orifovich Raupov, Nazira Usenovna Zholzhanova, Naila Beksautovna Ruzdenova, Gulnora Sheraliyevna Tojiboyeva, Rikhsi Kamilovna Salikhodjayeva, Margrieta Langins

“…However, to fully achieve this, CACs will require increased institutional capacity; strengthened data for nursing and midwifery planning in the context of health workforce policy and health priorities, and financial and non-financial investment in the nursing and midwifery workforce.…”
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GLAMPING—A POST-PANDEMIC TOURISM MODEL: FROM THEORETICAL DEFINITION TO SPATIO-TEMPORAL MAPPING IN THE SOUTH-WEST OLTENIA REGION, ROMANIA by DRĂGULEASA IONUȚ-ADRIAN, NIȚĂ AMALIA, MAZILU MIRELA, BĂNUȚ MARIA MĂDĂLINA, BĂBĂȚ ANDREI-FLORIN

“…The following methods are used in this study: the compilation method, the cartographic method, the instantaneous observation technique, and the analysis and synthesis method. In the current context of the uncertainty regarding possible travel restrictions and social distancing due to the emergence, spread, and increase in the number of cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV)—a virus that mainly leads to respiratory infections (diseases)—tourism activities specific to the rural environment, such as outdoor nature walks, visits to peasant households in villages, hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting, handicrafts, and horseback riding, provide tourists with not only the opportunity to avoid possible infections but also a favorable environment for rest and relaxation.…”
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When IEEE 802.11 and 5G Meet Time-Sensitive Networking by Mahin K. Atiq, Raheeb Muzaffar, Oscar Seijo, INaki Val, Hans-Peter Bernhard

“…Time-sensitive networking (TSN) standards aim at providing vendor agnostic, reliable, and deterministic communications over the Ethernet, but lack in flexibility and modularity provisions. In this context wireless communication systems are preferred given the obvious benefits in terms of increased flexibility, reduced deployment & maintenance costs, and inherent mobility support. …”
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Incidental findings related to genes associated to HAE-nC1INH: how to proceed? by Anastasios E. Germenis, Despina Sanoudou

“…The mainstreaming of genomic technology and the increasing use of next generation sequencing have increased the possibility of an unintentional detection of HAE-nC1INH pathogenic variants and allowed the incidental finding of variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in the relevant genes. …”
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Intensifying cropping sequences in the US Central Great Plains: an in silico analysis of a sorghum–wheat sequence by Lucia Marziotte, Ana J. P. Carcedo, Daniel Rodriguez, Laura Mayor, P. V. Vara Prasad, Ignacio A. Ciampitti, Ignacio A. Ciampitti

“…These results highlight potential avenues for diversifying and intensifying the current wheat monocrop sequence while maintaining or increasing profitability. …”
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of suicidality in opioid use disorder: a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial by Victor M. Tang, Bernard Le Foll, Zafiris J. Daskalakis, An-Li Wang, Leslie Buckley, Daniel M. Blumberger, Daphne Voineskos

“…Conclusion We present the first data piloting a structural neuroimaging-guided, multi-session rTMS treatment course in outpatients with suicidality and OUD in the current North American context. Recruitment and retention were the main challenges given the highly unstable medical and psychosocial context of this patient population. …”
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Urogenital Schistosomiasis among Schoolchildren and the Associated Risk Factors in Selected Rural Communities of Kwara State, Nigeria by Babamale Olarewaju Abdulkareem, Kolawole Olasunkanmi Habeeb, Abdulganiyu Kazeem, Abdulkareem Olaitan Adam, Ugbomoiko Uade Samuel

“…Similarly, infection significantly (P<0.05) increased with increasing age. Multivariate logistic analysis of risk factors revealed that lack of portable drinking water (adjusted odd ratio (aOR) = 4.76; 95% CI = 2.64–5.98), unemployment (aOR = 2.23; 1.87–2.294), lack of knowledge of infection (aOR = 2.16; 0.59–3.83), and frequent contact with contaminated water bodies (aOR = 2.01; 1.45–2.70) were important predictors of urinary schistosomiasis. …”
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NLFEA Behavior of Heat-Damaged Key Joints in Precast Concrete Segmental Bridge by Bara’a R. Alnemrawi, Rajai Al-Rousan

“…It has been found that the initial stiffness, ultimate deflection, and ultimate strength values were all increased under increasing confinement pressure. Moreover, the situation is totally different when the exposure temperature exceeds 400 °C. …”
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A Systematic Review on Selected Complications of Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy from Clinical and Biomechanical Perspectives by Elaheh Elyasi, Guillaume Cavalié, Antoine Perrier, Wilfrid Graff, Yohan Payan

“…The posterior tibial slope significantly increases, and the patellar height (using the Blackburne-Peel ratio) significantly decreases in the majority of the selected studies. …”
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Physical culture as a key to post-injury recovery in sports: Methods and future perspectives by Olesia Kholodova, Oksana Yudenko, Oksana Konovalenko, Odnovorchenko Igor, Veronika Doroshenko

“… Sports injuries are a significant concern affecting both health and athletic performance, especially among adolescents, whose participation in organized sports continues to increase. This study explored the role of physical culture in post-injury recovery within a sports context, with a particular focus on adolescent athletes. …”
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