Young people's networked constructions of nature: Evidence from a qualitative multiple case study in the United Kingdom by Jack Reed, Simon Kennedy Beames, Gale Macleod

“…Therefore, it is necessary to examine this collapsing physical‐digital binary in the context of young people's in‐person interactions with nature to examine the effectiveness of this theoretical perspective. …”
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Assessment of the Status of <i>Cephalanthera longifolia</i> Populations in Lithuania Derived from a Single-Census Study by Laurynas Taura, Zigmantas Gudžinskas

“…We believe that the demographic type of a population (dynamic, normal or regressive) should be assessed in the context of the life cycle of certain species and their ecological traits, rather than mechanistically. …”
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Bibliometric Analysis of Carbon Footprint Studies Within the Scope of Sustainability by Rukiye Sefanur Altay, Asude Ateş, Hülya Demirel

“…One of the important steps taken in this context is the European Green Deal action plan, which is the roadmap for the green transformation required by the Paris Climate Agreement of the EU, to which Turkey is also a party. …”
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DepthFormer: Depth‐Enhanced Transformer Network for Semantic Segmentation of the Martian Surface From Rover Images by Yuan Ma, Zhaojin Li, Bo Wu, Ran Duan

“…Advanced deep learning techniques, particularly Transformers, can enhance semantic segmentation and image interpretation, deepening our understanding of Martian surface features. However, current publicly available neural networks are trained in the context of Earth, rendering the direct use of the Martian surface impossible. …”
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Comparative analysis of military security policy of Norway and Denmark in the Arctic region by Igor S. Doroshenko

“…In conclusion, the assessment of the current defense capability of Denmark and Norway is given, as well as the impact of NATO joint exercises on Russia’s Arctic policy making is considered in order to highlight the role of coastal states in this context.…”
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Good quality of life in former Buruli ulcer patients with small lesions: long-term follow-up of the BURULICO trial. by Sandor Klis, Adelita Ranchor, Richard O Phillips, Kabiru M Abass, Wilson Tuah, Susanne Loth, Kristien Velding, Tjip S van der Werf, Ymkje Stienstra

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To study the Quality of Life (QoL) of former Buruli Ulcer patients who, in the context of a randomized controlled trial, reported early with small lesions (cross-sectional diameter <10 cm), and received a full course of antibiotic treatment.…”
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Evolution of preschool girls’ beauty standards over the recent 10 years: findings of the experimental longitudinal study by O.V. Shalygina, A.B. Kholmogorova

“… <p><strong>Context and Relevance<em>. </em></strong>Body dissatisfaction is a risk factor for the development of eating disorders, which has also been found over the recent decades among children and adolescents. …”
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The development of future foreign language teachers’ digital competences in creating multimedia tutorials by G. Zh. Smagulova, G. B. Sarzhanova, G. K. Tleuzhanova, N. Stanciu

“…The article considers the problem of the development of future teachers’ digital competences in creating foreign language multimedia tutorials and presents the results of the corresponding research conducted by the authors. In the context of the digitalisation of education, the foreign language multimedia tutorials represent an effective means of organising and integrating authentic audio-visual materials into the learning process. …”
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Analyzing the impact of urban growth on urban quality of life in the city of El Eluma: A multidimensional study by Hama Aya, Djeffal Djafar

“…Contemporary cities are facing increasing pressures resulting from the rapid pace of urban growth and the associated imbalances that affect residents’ well-being and the sustainability of urban systems. …”
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The Dominants of Contemporary Political Culture and the Transformation of Political Governance by A. D. Tumanov

“…Contemporary political governance is increasingly dependent on the trends of global globalization, changing in the context of global migration and constantly creating and changing multinational communities. …”
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Characterization of Global Research Trends and Prospects on Prone Positioning in Respiratory Failure: Bibliometric Analysis by Rong Lei, Feng Yue, Chaofu Yue, Zihan Zhang, Xian Huang, Qiaolin Li, Zhigang Yang, Rong Li, Keyi Zhao, Mei Yang

“…ConclusionsThis study revealed a rapidly growing body of literature on prone positioning in respiratory failure, especially in the context of COVID-19. The findings underscore the importance of further multicenter clinical trials to validate current practices and refine treatment protocols. …”
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Evidence of traditional Chinese medicine for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus: from molecular mechanisms to clinical efficacy by Yadong Ni, Xianglong Wu, Wenhui Yao, Yuna Zhang, Jie Chen, Xuansheng Ding

“…Context The global prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased significantly in recent decades. …”
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What shapes silvopastoralism in Mediterranean mid-mountain areas? Understanding factors, drivers, and dynamics using fuzzy cognitive mapping by Antonio Lecegui, Ana M Olaizola, Kasper Kok, Elsa Varela

“…Silvopastoral systems, integrating woody vegetation and livestock farming, are increasingly recognized as a sustainable land-use supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services provision in the Mediterranean. …”
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A Polymer-Binder-Free Approach to Creating Functional LiFePO₄ Cathodes by Organic Ionic Plastic Crystal-Derived Ion-Conductive Binders by Daniela M. Josepetti, Maria Forsyth, Patrick C. Howlett, Hiroyuki Ueda

“…Lithium-ion batteries are a promising technology to promote the phase-out of fossil fuel vehicles. Increasing efforts are focused on improving their energy density and safety by replacing current materials with more efficient and safer alternatives. …”
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Exploring the Acceptance and Opportunities of Using a Specific Generative AI Chatbot to Assist Parents in Managing Pediatric Rheumatological Chronic Health Conditions: Mixed Method... by Cheryl W Y Lau, Klaudia Kupiec, Polly Livermore

“…ObjectiveThe study aimed to explore parental and children and young people’s acceptance of chatbot use in a pediatric context, and understand how a chatbot could be specifically used for managing a child’s chronic health condition. …”
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Good governance as the basis for the successful implementation of Ukraine’s state policy on European integration by O.V. Orel

“…To foster the development of Ukraine’s public administration in the context of European integration processes, this article substantiates and proposes the creation of a state policy document entitled «White Paper: Public Administration in Ukraine», structured as follows: Achievements (a brief overview of public administration reform outcomes in Ukraine); Benchmarks (description of good governance principles as key reform guidelines); Current State (description of the state of public administration in Ukraine at the time of research); Problems (overview of key issues, including an assessment of the compliance of public administration in Ukraine with good governance principles); Rationale for Reform (arguments in favour of further public administration reforms in Ukraine); Goals and Methodology (identification of the main purpose, goals, tasks, and applied research methods); Research Analysis (overview of the findings from major contemporary scientific and practical studies in the field of public administration in Ukraine and worldwide); Directions and Means of Reform Implementation (description of vectors for the future development of public administration in Ukraine and proposals for implementing core and alternative decisions); Results (description of intended outcomes, risks, and threats related to their achievement); Conclusions (logical summary of the material presented); Bibliography; Appendices. …”
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Metaverse in the university and university in the metaverse: metaversity and multiversity by S. Khosravi

“…In this paper, we reviewed John Henry Newman’s idea of a university in its historical context, the discursive turn of higher education (HE) from university to Clark Kerr’s multiversity, and the resurgence of the idea of the metaverse (i.e. a single, universal, and immersive virtual world) as a consequence of pervasive prevalence of alternative technologies. …”
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Future armed conflicts - A new point of view [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Tomasz Smal, Marek Tomaszycki, Norbert Świętochowski

“…In the paper, the authors took an attempt to answer the following questions: How will the geopolitical and economic situation in the world change, also in the context of progressing climate change? How will armed conflicts evolve in a changing world? …”
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Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Performance Gaps and Sustainable Materials by Henry Odiri Igugu, Jacques Laubscher, António Benjamim Mapossa, Patricia Abimbola Popoola, Modupeola Dada

“…As operational energy is optimized through improved building envelopes, embodied energy typically increases, further exacerbating the problem. This gap underscores the critical need to re-evaluate current practices and materials used in energy-efficient building construction. …”
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Measuring Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Clinical Outcomes of Medically Assisted Reproduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Maartje Cissen, Madelon van Wely, Irma Scholten, Steven Mansell, Jan Peter de Bruin, Ben Willem Mol, Didi Braat, Sjoerd Repping, Geert Hamer

“…The present review suggests that current sperm DNA fragmentation tests have limited capacity to predict the chance of pregnancy in the context of MAR. …”
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