Environmental Levels and Degradation Behavior of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in the Water Environment by Zhaohe ZHANG, Dian CHEN, Wei ZHAO, Guoli YUAN, Jun LI, Xingchun JIAO

“…The mass production and use of PPCPs have led to increasing concentrations in the environment. PPCPs can induce microorganisms to produce resistance genes because of their persistence and bioaccumulation, thus changing the structure and community of microorganisms in the ecosystem. …”
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Application of Jane Jacobs’ Theory in the Analysis of the Borders of Territory Monitoring in Urban Spaces from Citizens’ Points of View in Bandar Abbas by Amirhamzeh Shahbazi, Esmaeil zakerimnabi, Alireza Shahbazi

“…The inclination to monitor such spaces decreased after age 40, reaching zero among those over 70. …”
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Protecting the Autonomy of Patients with Severe Mental Illness Through Psychiatric Advance Directive Peer-Facilitation by Nicholas Karasik

“…Guiding Distributive Justice: Capability Theory Capability theory is an account of justice opportunity that places a fundamental moral significance on individuals' ability to reach proper functioning and well-being.[52] Whether or not an individual can make use of a particular set of resources and convert them into a state of functioning depends on personal, sociopolitical, and environmental conditions ("conversion factors").[53] In this sense, liberty is not the absence of restraint from others or institutions but the freedom achieved through capability-enhancing relationships.[54] Within the context of bioethics, capability theory shifts focus toward creating circumstances by which individuals can direct their lives as they choose.[55] Acting in accordance with the principle of beneficence, peer-support specialists could enhance the capability of patients to be self-determined and autonomous, which would promote patient well-being and empowerment.[56] Those living with SMI, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are among the most disadvantaged in society, experiencing social and economic hardship related to their illness.[57] These individuals are often feared and rejected by others, which increases depression, lowers self-esteem, and engenders feelings of social isolation.[58] Compounding their challenges, especially for those facing structural inequalities, is insufficient access to appropriate mental health services supporting recovery.[59] Capability theory provides a sound justification for the resource distribution necessary to create and sustain a thriving network of peer-support specialists, to which those with SMI currently do not have access. …”
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Comparative Ethics of Modern Payment Models by Jacob Riegler

“…This article examines the alignment of current predominant payment models of fee-for-service, capitation, and value-based payments with patient care ethics. …”
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Comparative Ethics of Modern Payment Models by Jacob Riegler

“…This article examines the alignment of current predominant payment models of fee-for-service, capitation, and value-based payments with patient care ethics. …”
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Catalogue of bat viruses (2020) by M. Yu. Shchelkanov, M. N. Dunaeva, T. V. Moskvina, A. N. Voronova, Yu. V. Kononova, V. V. Vorobyeva, I. V. Galkina, V. A. Yanovich, A. A. Gadzhiev, A. M. Shestopalov

“…Aim of this the research presented in this article is to analyze the representation of bat (Chiroptera) viruses in various taxa of the Virae kingdom.Discussion. Currently, 260 viruses are associated with bats belonging to 19 orders, 28 families (9 DNA‐containing and 19 RNA‐containing) and 61 genera (18 DNA‐containing and 43 RNA‐containing). …”
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Large-scale electrospinning of poly (vinylalcohol) nanofibers incorporated with platelet-derived growth factors by B. Koprivova, M. Lisnenko, K. Solarska-Sciuk, R. Prochazkova, V. Novotny, J. Mullerova, P. Mikes, V. Jencova

“…Nanofibrous materials have great potential for use in tissue engineering due to their structure, which mimics the extracellular fibrous matrix. Increasing their biological activity is currently the main goal in the development of these scaffolds. …”
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Simulation of electron transfer processes in a semiconductor structure using graphene and boron nitride by V. V. Muravyov, V. N. Mishchenka

“…Graphene is currently considered one of the most promising materials for the creation of new semiconductor devices with good performance for high frequency ranges. …”
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Access to Substituted Tricyclic Heteroarenes by an Oxidative Cyclization Reaction and Their Antifungal Performance by Rehema Nakiwala, Noopur Dasgupta, Rebecca Wilson, Erika I. Lutter, Jeanne L. Bolliger

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Fungal pathogens are increasingly developing concerning resistance against the currently available antifungal drugs, which creates a constant demand for new antifungal agents. …”
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Automation of Daily Access Data Recap of Employee Data Tables Using Apps Script to Detect Illegal Activities: by Jong Jek Siang, Rio Rian Rivanka, Argo Wibowo

“…Currently, data security is very crucial in a company. …”
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From Traditional Product Lifecycle Management Systems to Blockchain-Based Platforms by Mubashir Hayat, Herwig Winkler

“…<i>Methods:</i> To this aim, this work investigates the currently implemented PLMs used in industries through the exploration of various software reviews and selection websites. …”
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THE SCOPE OF GLOBALIZATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL-BANKING SECTOR by ALEXANDRU OLTEANU

“…The general term used to characterize this increasing interdependence of the human society is that of globalization.…”
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Potential Application of Camel Milk as a Therapeutic Ingredient in Bath Soaps and Shampoos by Elly Oginga, Julius Toeri, Eunice Marete, Joshua Arimi

“…The increasing worldwide market for natural-ingredient-based cosmetic toiletries is fuelled by the awareness of the dangers of synthetic cosmetics and benefits of natural-based cosmetics on the skincare and management of skin disorders. …”
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The Urinary Microbiome: A Pediatric Urological Perspective by Sang Don Lee, Jae Min Chung

“…The human microbiome is currently being studied with increasing interest. The microbiome refers to the microorganisms living in the body and their genetic information. …”
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Petrochemical characteristics of ancient weathering crusts with scandium concentrations in the Nakyn kimberlite field by R. U. Eremenko, P. A. Ignatov, P. N. Illarionov

“…The observed systematic changes in the correlation coefficients Sc/V, Sc/Ti, Sc/K, and Sc/Rb with increasing scandium concentrations suggest probable forms of scandium occurrence in vanadium-bearing titanomagnetite and its sorption in montmorillonite.…”
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Assessing the authenticity and purity of a commercial Bacillus thuringiensis bioinsecticide through whole genome sequencing and metagenomics approaches by Yari Van Laere, Yari Van Laere, Marie-Alice Fraiture, Andrea Gobbo, Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker, Kathleen Marchal, Kathleen Marchal, Nancy H. C. Roosens, Kevin Vanneste

“…Biopesticides, biological agents for pest control in plants, are becoming increasingly prevalent in agricultural practices. However, no established methodology currently exists to assess their quality, and there are currently no publicly available authenticity and purity evaluations of commercial products. …”
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Camelia seed and its functional properties promising for dermatological applications by Mayuree Kanlayavattanakul, Karl W. K. Tsim, Tawin Iempridee, Uracha Ruktanonchai, Nattaya Lourith

“…Of which, the consumers’ preferences towards these sorts of product are increasing, highlighting the opportunity of this food crop aligned with the sustainable development goals where approaches on innovative application of camelia seed is indicated.…”
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Installation Project for Water Purification from Suspended Particles by E.N. Neverov, A.K. Gorelkina, E.S. Mikhalova, P.S. Korotkih

“…Currently, the issue of recycling coal waste becomes quite relevant all over the world, which is associated with tightening environmental standards and increasing production rates in the coal industry. …”
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High-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry for simultaneous determination of 23 antidepressants and active metabolites in human serum and its application in th... by Jinglong Wang, Junjie Wang, Chenxiao Zhang, Guofei Li

“…IntroductionThe incidence and mortality rate from depression are increasing year by year, and depression has become the main cause of global health loss and disability. …”
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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&lt;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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