The Axial Uplift Capacity of Screw Piles: A Review by Ibrahim W. Ibrahim, Mahdi Karkush

“…In general, the the decrease in the spacing ratio (S/D) gave higher uplift capacity in almost all the soils used by researchers this case can also be said to the decrease in the (L/D) ratio. …”
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THE VALUE CREATED THROUGH INTEGRATED REPORTING. A THEORETICAL APPROACH by MARIA-MĂDĂLINA BOGEANU-POPA

“…In the current context of increasing concerns about environmental sustainability and social responsibility, integrated reporting (IR) is becoming more and more relevant for companies. …”
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Nested case-control study investigating factors affecting initial adoption of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in Guangzhou, China: amidst comprehensive service cov... by Yuzhou Gu, JiaLi Yang, Yefei Luo, Lishan Zhan, Fanghua Liu, Wenting Zeng, Huifang Xu, Huifang Xu, Yongheng Lu, Yanshan Cai, Zhigang Han

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that individuals who primarily sought sexual partners through offline venues in the past 6 months (aOR = 5.28, 95% CI: 1.01–27.79), had more than one sexual partner in the past 6 months (aOR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.33–5.74), engaged with more than two casual partners in the past 6 months (aOR = 3.02, 95% CI: 1.35–6.78), or had more than one regular partner (aOR = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.51–7.51) exhibited an increased likelihood of initiating HIVST.ConclusionIn the context of comprehensive promotion and coverage of HIVST service, the development of personalized, adaptable, and innovative HIVST strategies for MSM with a higher number of sexual partners, particularly those in regular partnerships and those seeking partners offline, may further increase the adoption of HIVST among MSM.…”
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THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL LEAPS ON MILITARY COMBAT CAPABILITY: THE CASE OF DRONES by Major Sînziana IANCU, Ph.D

“…In the current geopolitical context, where armed conflicts are increasingly based on technological superiority, drones represent a determining factor in gaining strategic advantage. …”
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Promoting sound development of preterm infants in the name of developmental neuroscience: Beyond advanced life support and neuroprotection by Osuke Iwata, Sachiko Iwata, Yung-Chieh Lin, Shin Kato, Yuko Mizutani, Tadashi Hisano, Masahiro Kinoshita, Satoko Fukaya, Koya Kawase, Shinji Saitoh

“…Despite the increased survival opportunities for extremely preterm infants, their long-term cognitive outcomes remain poor, with increased incidence of cognitive impairments in childhood and reduced opportunities to attend higher education in young adulthood compared to their term-born peers. …”
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Outcomes following single level posterior lumbar fusion in patients with systemic and discoid lupus: A retrospective national database study by Meera M. Dhodapkar, MD, MHS, Scott J. Halperin, MD, MHS, Wesley Day, BA, Comron Saifi, MD, Daniel R. Rubio, MD, Fotios Koumpouras, MD, Jonathan N. Grauer, MD, Arya Varthi, MD

“…ABSTRACT: Background context: Posterior lumbar fusion (PLF) is a common procedure, for which patients with systemic conditions may be considered. …”
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Vaping – A Beneficial Alternative to Traditional Cigarettes or an Unexplored Danger? by Paulina Błasiak, Aleksandra Ślusarska, Patryk Mikołajec, Barbara Bilecka, Jolanta Mędyk, Małgorzata Wirkijowska, Jakub Wirkijowski, Yauheniya Patarocha, Michał Rogulski, Ruslan Huk

“… The aim of this study is to assess the risks associated with e-cigarette use, particularly in the context of cardiovascular and respiratory health. …”
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Modelling of biological age in stable and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Yujiao Wang, Ting Mu, Yufen Fu, Yuxin Wang, Guoping Li

“…Biological age (BA), a novel metric for gauging the extent of aging, has rarely been investigated in the context of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). Our study aimed to elucidate the association between BA and AECOPD, thereby highlighting the potential of BA as a predictive tool in clinical practice. …”
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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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Ethnoecology and ethnomedicinal use of fish among the Bakwele of southeastern Cameroon by Takanori Oishi

“…Ethnoichthyology is a branch of ethnobiology that explores the relationships between humans and fish, including local ecological knowledge about ichtyofauna, capture processes and utilization of the catches. Because of the current bushmeat trade crisis, the aquatic resources in the Congo Basin rainforest are increasingly viewed has promising alternate resources and have recently drawn the attention of conservation and development agencies. …”
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Multiscale effects of climate change and anthropogenic activity on vegetation dynamics in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao greater bay area by Yun Tang, Yuanyuan Wang, Quanming Yang

“…The results reveal that: NDVI exhibits an increasing trend in most regions, Land Surface Temperature (LST) has significantly increased, and the intensity of anthropogenic activities has significantly intensified in half of the regions. …”
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High-tech agricultural tools as a determinant of dynamic rationalization of business processes in Russian agriculture by Moroz Oksana, Medvedsky Dmitriy

“…In the current environment of innovative transformations in the Russian Federation, there is a significant expansion of digital technological products, and there is an active digital optimization of business processes in all national economic sectors, including agriculture. …”
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Structural Validity and Reliability of the Indonesian Version of Self-Leadership by Gianti Gunawan, Anissa Lestari Kadiyono, Fasya Adisa Raspati

“…Background Problems: As self-leadership increasingly becomes recognized as a key factor in organizational success, there is a need for an assessment tool adapted to the Indonesian context. …”
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Toward a Capability-Based Account of Intergenerational Justice by Alex M. Richardson

“…It is my hope that the capabilities approach so applied can give us a novel way of understanding our responsibilities toward future people in a time where such an understanding is both unfortunately lacking and increasingly dire. Finally, I will discuss some implications of a capability-based account in the intergenerational context and some justifications for applying the approach in this way. …”
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The Role of Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis as a Potential Factor in Early Diagnosis, Prognosis and Therapeutic Strategy of COVID-19 Patients by Kevin Tandarto, Kadek Ari Suyandi, Lily Chandrawati

“…Discovering the composition of the microbiota and its metabolic products in the context of COVID-19 can aid in the identification of novel disease biomarkers and therapeutic targets. …”
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Internal Control System of the Enterprise as Instrument for Ensuring Economic Security by A. V. Guryanov, V. A. Plotnikov, A. M. Yusufova

“…The article substantiates the need to introduce and develop internal control at an enterprise and examines the importance of the internal control system as a factor in increasing the economic security of an enterprise. The main objectives of the economic security of an enterprise in this context are identified as: timely identification and prevention of adverse events in the activities of the enterprise; ensuring compliance with current legislation; asset protection; control of the reliability of the reporting provided; carrying out analysis of the processes of economic activity of the enterprise. …”
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ON POTENTIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DISTRIBUTION LAW OF RARE STRONGEST EARTHQUAKES by M. V. Rodkin, V. F. Pisarenko, Ngo Thi Lu, T. A. Rukavishnikova

“…According to [Rodkin, 2011], this model provides the simulation of all known regularities of seismic regime, such as a decrease in b-value in the vicinity of strong earthquakes, development of aftershock power cascade, and existence of seismic cycle and foreshock activity. …”
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Society 5.0 and human-centered technology: Redefining talent management in the digital age by Salim Atay, Cennet Terzi Müftüoğlu, Neşe Gülmez, Muhittin Şahin

“…The findings are presented on work life and organization, early career and employment support processes, talent acquisition, talent development, talent retention, digital transformation, and human-centered design. In this context, current and future horizons are discussed from different perspectives. …”
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Compost from the food waste for organic production of cabbage, cauliflower, and radish under sub-tropical conditions by Neha Kumari, Anit Sharma, Mamta Devi, Atif Zargar, Sunny Kumar, Umesh Thakur, Ajay Bhatia, Khushboo Badhan, Sunaina Chandel, Arpana Devi, Kriti Sharma, Shweta Kumari, Mussarat Choudhary, Arup Giri

“…Purpose In the current scenario, food wastage is a significant concern throughout the world. …”
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HPV DNA screening and vaccination strategies in Tunisia by Anas Lahdhiri, Beya Benzina, Emna Ennaifer, Haifa Tounsi, Ahlem Gzara, Soumaya Rammeh-Rommani, Oumaima Laraj, Heger Arfaoui, Robyn Stuart, Amira Kebir, Slimane BenMiled

“…The scenario combining vaccination and maintaining current screening practices is found to be the most cost-effective for the Tunisian context. …”
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