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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Cost-effectiveness of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab versus sorafenib as first-line therapy in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma in the US and Chinese setting: a modelling compa... by Lei Wang, Lulu Liu, Yiling Ding, Qilin Zhang, Yamin Shu

“…In scenario analyses, the atezolizumab plus bevacizumab treatment becomes favourable when the cost of atezolizumab decreases to 67.85% and 18.45% of its original price in the USA and China, respectively.Conclusions The atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is unlikely to be cost-effective compared with sorafenib for patients with unresectable HCC in the context of the USA and China. …”
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Application of urinary peptide-biomarkers in trauma patients as a predictive tool for prognostic assessment, treatment and intervention timing by Gökmen Aktas, Felix Keller, Justyna Siwy, Agnieszka Latosinska, Harald Mischak, Jorge Mayor, Jan Clausen, Michaela Wilhelmi, Vesta Brauckmann, Stephan Sehmisch, Tarek Omar Pacha

“…CE-MS peptidome analysis identified 191 significantly altered peptides in severely injured patients. A consistent increase in the abundance of peptides from A1AT, AHSG, and HBA1 was observed, while peptides derived from PIGR and UROM were consistently decreased. …”
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Effects of Economic Sanctions on Russian Labor Market by Olga F. Alyokhina, Larisa M. Butova, Vera A. Akimenko, Denis V. Dmitrov

“…They used the methods of economic analysis, logical approach, and comparison to conduct a dynamic analysis of the labor market in 2021–2024 and reveal the causes of the current situation in the context of economic sanctions. …”

Addressing the Challenges in Protecting Child Victims of Sexual Violence within Non-Formal Education Institutions by Dani Krisnawati, Ria Restu Wikansari

“…In recent years, violence against women and children has markedly increased in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. …”
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Currency and Financial Crisis: A Review Study of Prediction Models and Crisis Management Strategies by Haitham Assi Kareem, Idress Mohammed Husien

“…This review article summarizes current research from 2019 to 2024 with an emphasis on the kinds of datasets, timeframes, and models used. …”
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Professional Digital Competence: Definition, Frameworks, Measurement, and Gender Differences: A Systematic Literature Review by Sònia Sánchez-Canut, Mireia Usart-Rodríguez, Carme Grimalt-Álvaro, Sonia Martínez-Requejo, Beatriz Lores-Gómez

“…In the current context of increasing digitization, professionals need to be digitally competent. …”
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Company Specific Determinants of Adopting Internal Carbon Pricing As Carbon Management Strategy by R. Desai, A. Raval, N. Baser, D. Saraf

“…Further, the results also depict that even though the number of firms using ICP has increased, the current mean adoption rate is only 23%. …”
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AI-enhanced chatbot for improving healthcare usability and accessibility for older adults by Abdulrahman Khamaj

“…Thus, the iterative approach based on direct user feedback in the context of the current work allowed for the overcoming of such drawbacks and the provision of the target population of older adults with the needed healthcare services.…”
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United Nations Security Council: Reform (Im)Possible? by Agostina Latino

“…In the current context, this vision is more fragmented than multipolar, with a scenario of more than two or three poles and their respective spheres of influence. …”
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Soy Isoflavones and PCOS: Role in Hormonal and Metabolic Mechanisms by Katarzyna Dereń, Izabela Michońska, Agnieszka Dymek, Magdalena Zielińska, Edyta Łuszczki

“…The role of soy isoflavones, which are an example of functional food, is increasingly emphasised in the context of multiple diseases, including those related to fertility. …”
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Glomalin and Contribution of Glomalin to Carbon Sequestration in Soil: A Review by MD. Belal Hossain

“…Mixed primary forest, tropical rainforest, soil organic matter, clay soil, no tillage, quality and quantity of fertilizers, crop rotation, and water stable aggregates are also suitable to increase glomalin production. Glomalin is a glycoprotein that contains 30–40% carbon (C) which is assumed to be stable and persistent in soil. …”
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Optimization of Distillation Conditions for Improved Recovery of Phthalides from Celery (Apium graveolens L.) Seeds by Adam Kokotkiewicz, Anna Badura, Żaneta Tabaczyńska, Andżelika Lorenc, Adam Buciński, Maria Luczkiewicz

“…The change of distillation mode from HD to SDE significantly increased the oil yield of whole seeds (from 2.8 to 5.8% for 6 h processing) while maintaining its high phthalide content (62.5%), which translated to an increase in the total phthalide yield from 19.4 to 36.0 g/kg.…”
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Human and Multi-Robot Collaboration in Indoor Environments: A Review of Methods and Application Potential for Indoor Construction Sites by Francis Xavier Duorinaah, Mathanraj Rajendran, Tae Wan Kim, Jung In Kim, Seulbi Lee, Seulki Lee, Min-Koo Kim

“…This review presents three key contributions: (1) it provides a structured evaluation of current human–robot interaction techniques and safety-enhancing methods; (2) it presents a summary of state-of-the-art multi-robot collaboration frameworks, including task allocation, mapping, and coordination; and (3) it identifies major limitations in current systems and provides research directions for enabling scalable, robust, and context-aware collaboration in indoor construction. …”
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A Systematic Review of Tobacco Smoking Prevalence and Description of Tobacco Control Strategies in Sub-Saharan African Countries; 2007 to 2014. by Rachel Brathwaite, Juliet Addo, Liam Smeeth, Karen Lock

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To systematically review current smoking prevalence among adults in sub-Saharan Africa from 2007 to May 2014 and to describe the context of tobacco control strategies in these countries.…”
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Evolution of standardization of therapeutic and diagnostic allergens produced in Russia by S. S. Masalskiy, E. I. Sakanyan, M. A. Yasnaya

“…A method of competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using specific sera containing specific IgE antibodies is used for this purpose.In addition, the specific activity of allergen preparations is certified through three additional characteristics: total protein content (using the Bradford method), protein profile (through electrophoresis in a polyacrylamide gel with sodium dodecyl sulfate under reducing conditions), and authenticity through the presence of major specific components, which is determined by the Western blot method using sera containing IgE antibodies specific for the corresponding allergen.Currently, in the Russian Federation, the standardization of therapeutic and diagnostic allergens is conducted simultaneously according to two indicators: protein nitrogen content, expressed in Protein Nitrogen Units (PNU), and allergenic (specific) activity expressed in units of allergenic activity per milliliter (EAA/ml). …”
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Molecular Layering Synthesis and Investigation of Nanostructured Oxide Layers in High Aspect Ratio Substrates by A. P. Baraban, V. A. Dmitriev, A. V. Drozd, V. A. Moshnikov

“…Comparative tests of MCP samples containing the synthesized films were carried out.Conclusion. …”
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The impact of post-defoliation foliage of Pinus halepensis Mill. on the larval performance of Thaumetopoea pityocampa and its relationship with the tree-induced defense by Guadguad M, Sbabdji M, Mouissa H, Chebrouk F

“…Induced defense in trees refers to the increased production of specific substances in response to herbivore attacks, which negatively affects the herbivore. …”
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Pulsed electrodeposition and characterization of HAp-Ta2O5 composite coating on NiTi for orthopedic applications by Sima Mohammadi Kahnamouei, Mir Saman Safavi, Jafar Khalil-Allaf

“…In this study, hydroxyapatite-tantalum pentoxide (HAp-Ta2O5) composite coatings were electrodeposited on the NiTi from the aqueous bath containing calcium nitrate tetrahydrate and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate salts along with different concentrations of Ta2O5 nanoparticles, i.e., 0–1 g/L, under pulsed current at a density of 15 mA/cm2. …”
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THE TREATMENT HYPERSENSITIVITY OF DENTAL HARD TISSUES IN PERIODONTAL TISSUES DISEASES by E.S. Genzytskaya

“… Treatment of dental hypersensitivity in periodontal disease, the prevalence of which is almost 94%, is the urgent problem of dentistry. Current treatments of hyperesthesia of hard dental tissues based on the ability of enamel and dentin remineralization. …”
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