Negative Interest Rate Policy in Switzerland by Elisabeth Ziegler-Hasiba, Ernesto Turnes

“…Objective: The purpose of this study is to present a review of the negative interest rate policy of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) after the outbreak of the financial crisis, in the context of falling real interest rates. Furthermore, the article demonstrates the implications of this unconventional monetary policy for the Swiss economy as well as the financial market stability. …”
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What Were Bulletin Board Systems? Looking Back At Pre-Internet Online Communication in Turkey by Ivo Ozan Furman

“…It then introduces the HitNet archive, currently the only publicly accessible Turkish language BBS archive in the world. …”
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The Ukraine-Russia conflict: An international humanitarian law review of the involvement of foreign fighters by Khoirunnisa Khoirunnisa, Brian Matthew, Didi Jubaidi, Agung Yudhistira Nugroho

“…Their involvement on both sides of the conflict between those supporting either Ukrainian forces or Russian-backed groups, presents a complex issue that requires careful consideration within the context of IHL, which currently lacks clear provisions for addressing their legal status. …”
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Review of the hydrological effects of the extreme event Hurricane Eta in the Chiriquí Viejo River basin, November 2020 by Hermes De Gracia

“…The maximum rainfall recorded on November 4, 2020, reached 223.8 mm, while the flow in Paso Canoa reached 638.03 m³/s, demonstrating the magnitude of the event and the inability of the basin to handle such high volumes of water.Through a detailed analysis, it was observed that soil saturation resulted in direct runoff of up to 70.0 mm that same day, which shows that the infiltration capacity of the soil was quickly exceeded.Despite the damage observed, there are currently no advanced hydrological studies on extreme events in critical basins such as the Chiriquí Viejo River.This lack of research reflects a serious lack of planning and assessment of the risks associated with phenomena of this magnitude.One of the most critical problems found is the lack of specialized hydrology professionals, who are essential to carry out detailed studies and ensure sustainable management of water resources.In a context where climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme events, the absence of hydrologists in the region puts the resilience of the basin to future disasters at risk.The basin's hydraulic system demonstrated its inability to handle high flows, underscoring the need to improve flood control and water retention infrastructure.In addition, the lack of effective hydrological planning and coordination in the management of hydraulic infrastructures compromises both the safety of downstream communities and the sustainability of hydroelectric reservoirs, vital for the region.…”
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Promising areas and megatrends in the development of logistics technologies in the future by Tregubov, Vladimir N., Slavnetskova, Lyudmila Vladimirovna

“…The authors have determined that the key trend is increasing the flexibility of the logistics process, improving its ability to adapt to changing external conditions and continuously improve. …”
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RETRACTED: Recent trends in the use of bacteriophages as replacement of antimicrobials against food-animal pathogens by Sana Zia, Khalid A. Alkheraije

“…Additionally, bacteria are becoming more resistant to antibiotics, which pose a global threat. Currently, many scientific efforts have been made to develop and implement new technologies to combat bacteria considering the increasing emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria. …”
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PO54 | FATTY INFILTRATION AND POTENTIAL ADIPOGENIC SHIFT OF SKELETAL MUSCLE CELLS: MULTIPARAMETRIC HISTOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MYOSTEATOSIS

“… Myosteatosis, defined as an ectopic fat accumulation within skeletal muscle, has gained increasing clinical relevance as it fits within the context of metabolic disorders and aging. …”
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A quantitative assessment of the behavior of metallic elements in urban soils exposed to industrial dusts near Dunkerque (northern France) by M. Casetta, S. Philippe, L. Courcot, D. Dumoulin, G. Billon, F. Baudin, F. Henry, M. Hermoso, J. Caillaud

“…In this context, the monitoring of industrial PTEs in these urban soils is highly recommended, considering (1) the presence of allotment gardens in the vicinity of emitters and (2) the potential evolution of soil conditions due to increasing flood events.…”
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Re-evaluating riboflavin requirements for laying quails: Implications for productivity and yolk antioxidant function by Osman Olgun, Esra Tuğçe Gül, Gözde Kılınç, Alpönder Yıldız, Ainhoa Sarmiento-García

“…This study evaluated the effects of increasing dietary riboflavin levels on laying performance, egg quality, and yolk antioxidant status in Japanese quails, to reassess current riboflavin requirements. A total of 120 female quails (77 days old) were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments (0, 2, 4, 8, and 12 mg/kg riboflavin supplementation on an as-fed basis), with six replicates of four birds each. …”
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Potential risk factors associated with human alveolar echinococcosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Franz J Conraths, Carolina Probst, Alessia Possenti, Belgees Boufana, Rosella Saulle, Giuseppe La Torre, Luca Busani, Adriano Casulli

“…The objective of this systematic literature review was to identify and summarize the current knowledge on statistically relevant potential risk factors (PRFs) associated with AE in humans.…”
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Unlocking Movement: How Wearables Transform Biomechanical Assessment and Rehabilitation by Tahir Masood

“…Additionally, research into the application of wearable technology is widespread in the context of assessment and rehabilitation of physical disorders. …”
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The role of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council in steering undergraduate medical curriculum reforms in Pakistan by Gohar Wajid, Lubna Baig, Syeda Kauser Ali, Usman Mahboob, Ahsan Sethi, Rehan Ahmed Khan

“…There has been an exponential increase in the number of medical colleges in Pakistan over the past few decades, especially in the private sector. …”
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Mineralogy and sulfide mineral chemistry of Khabr iron ore, Southwest of Baft (Southeast of Sanandaj-Sirjan Zone) by Mohammad Boomeri, Habib Biabangard, Somayeh Dehghani Soltani, Azadeh Bordbar

“…The hydrothermal solutions containing metal-sulfide complexes had migrated along faults and permeable zones and then with a decrease in the temperature and pressure, the sulfides had been formed. …”
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Hair loss: The role of nutritional support in a comprehensive approach to hair loss treatment by Anna I. Krylova, Spartak F. Kaiumov, Maria I. Vasil’eva

“…There are various causes of hair loss, the main one being nutritional deficiencies, micro-, macronutrients and vitamins (zinc, iron, vitamin D, essential amino acids). Currently, there are no generally accepted clinical guidelines for the treatment of telogen effluvium, which makes it difficult to choose a therapeutic algorithm. …”
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Study on Vertical Uplift Resistance Characteristics of Pre-Drilled Planted Piles in Boulder Strata by Wenli Liao, Qipeng Cai, Hao Lin, Jiajin Zhou, Shizhuo Su, Xiangyu Guo

“…The results indicate that the ultimate uplift bearing capacity of piles with boulders in the pile body is approximately twice that of piles without boulders, and this difference decreases with the increase of the distance between boulder and the pile end; under ultimate uplift loading, the pile end of a pile containing boulders contributes approximately 32% of the uplift bearing capacity, whereas the pile end without boulders contributes almost no uplift capacity; the presence of boulders increases the cross-sectional diameter of the pile, providing additional vertical support from the overlying soil, thereby significantly enhancing the ultimate uplift bearing capacity of the pile. …”
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Analysis of the Assortability of Ophthalmologists for Choosing Therapy in the Framework of Routine Medical Care for Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) by I. V. Vorobyeva, M. A. Frolov, Yu. B. Slonimskiy

“…Currently, there is a wide range of antiglaucoma drugs. …”
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Analysis of Clinical Study Results Obtained in Patients with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in 2005–2020. Review by N. A. Gavrilova, N. S. Gadzhieva, O. E. Tishchenko, A. V. Zinov’eva

“…Currently, there is a wide range of antiglaucoma drugs. …”
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Against Futility Judgments for Patients with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness by William Choi

“…Despite emerging empirical evidence of PDOC patients’ potential for long-term recovery, an increasing sense of clinical nihilism leads to earlier and more frequent withdrawal of LST. …”
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Habitat collectif « de standing » au cœur de Santiago du Chili : un modèle résidentiel vertical attractif ? by Line Henry

“…Santiago’s area is constantly increasing due to the appeal of detached suburban houses. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of cytoflavin as a neuroprotector based on a systematic review by E. K. Krasova, I. A. Titovich, K. O. Sidorov, S. V. Okovityi

“…Introduction. Currently, neurological diseases occupy one of the first places in terms of the DALY (Disability-adjusted life year) index and are the second cause of death in the world. …”
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