Life on the Edge: Challenges to Beginning Successful Aging by Fattaneh Hajilou, Tavakkol Aghayari Hir, Ali Pilvari

“…IntroductionIn today's world, the elderly population is rapidly increasing in many countries; yet social policies for both urban and rural communities often overlook this critical issue. …”
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The Assessment of Participatory Scenario Planning in Future-Study of the Environment in District 1, Tehran City by Aiub Maroofi, Jila Sajadi, Mohammadtaghi Razavian

“…Participatory scenario planning contributes to create common vision, common knowledge and increase collaboration between individuals and local communities (Palomo, 2011). …”
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ECONOMIC AND LEGAL POLICY IN THE FIELD OF SECURITY ON THE MARKET OF NON-BANKING FINANCIAL SERVICES IN UKRAINE by Hanna Buha, Serhii Hermanov, Volodymyr Ihnatenko

“…These principles determine the purpose, objectives, rules, order and procedures of the activities of authorized entities in the context of regulating and developing relations in NFS. …”
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Automated sample tracking and parameter adaption for scanning laser optical tomography. by Hannes Benecke, Firas Almadani, Johannes Heske, Tobias May, Ludger Overmeyer, Sonja Johannsmeier, Tammo Ripken

“…Non-destructive, three-dimensional imaging techniques are of great importance in medicine as well as in technical analysis. In this context, it is of particular importance to generate reliable and repeatable results of high quality. …”
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Pecorino romano : les transformations d’un produit d’origine protégée au cours des xixe et xxe siècles by Rita d’Errico

“…Although its name refers to the Roman countryside, the region of Lazio from which it comes, Pecorino romano –the most exported Italian cheese until the late 20th century– is currently produced mainly in Sardinia, while that produced in Lazio is increasingly marginal and risks disappearing from the market. …”
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Dynamique de renouvellement urbain à travers les transformations du patrimoine résidentiel dans les hautes plaines steppiques algériennes by Keira Bachar

“…On the other hand, the analysis demonstrates that, in a context of increase urban ground value, city center’s old houses, witnesses of lost historical know-how, find themselves in the heart of a demolition-reconstruction process. …”
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Strategic Force Projection and Analysis of the Force Projection Capabilities of the Turkish Armed Forces by Mehmet Okkan

“…This study aims to elucidate the concept of “strategic force projection,” which has been largely overlooked in the Turkish literature, and to assess the force projection capabilities that Türkiye increasingly requires in the post-Cold War context. This article addresses the question of which capabilities the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) currently possess and what additional capabilities they must develop soon to fulfill their ambition of becoming a regional power with effective deterrence. …”
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The Link between Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn’s Disease, Klebsiella, and Starch Consumption by Taha Rashid, Clyde Wilson, Alan Ebringer

“…Exposure to increased levels of these microbes will lead to the production of elevated levels of anti-Klebsiella antibodies as well as autoantibodies against cross-reactive self-antigens with resultant pathological lesions in the bowel and joints. Hence, a decrease of starch-containing products in the daily dietary intake could have a beneficial therapeutic effect on the disease especially when used in conjunction with the currently available medical therapies in the treatment of patients with AS and CD.…”
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Impact of residual risk messaging to reduce false reassurance following test-negative results from asymptomatic coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) testing: an online experimental study of a... by Leah Ffion Jones, Richard Amlot, Dale Weston, Holly Carter, Theresa Marteau, Natalie Gold, Eleonore Batteux, Stefanie Bonfield

“…Each message contained either no additional information or information about the need to continue following guidelines and protective behaviours.Outcome measures (1) Proportion understanding residual risk of infectiousness and (2) likelihood of engaging in protective behaviours (scales 1–7).Results The control message decreased understanding relative to the current NHS T&T message: 54% versus 71% (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR)=0.56 95% CI 0.34 to 0.95, p=0.030). …”
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“A cure might help, but it won't erase it all”: a qualitative study of policy challenges and priorities for long‐term survivors of HIV in the United States by Ali Ahmed, Jeff Taylor, Rachel Lau, Joyce Ching‐Jung Lai, Sithara Deshan Diunugala, Michael Louella, Thomas J. Villa, William Freshwater, Dawn Averitt, Maile Karris, Jeff Berry, Lynda Dee, Karine Dubé

“…Abstract Introduction Long‐term survivors (LTS) of HIV, including individuals diagnosed before the availability of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), have played a pivotal role in shaping the HIV response. Despite an increase in their number in the United States, their unique medical, social and economic challenges remain underrepresented in HIV policy and research, particularly in the context of HIV cure advancements. …”
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A Strong Link Between Oceanographic Conditions and Zooplankton δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N Values in the San Jorge Gulf, Argentina by David Edgardo Galván, Manuela Funes, Flavio Emiliano Paparazzo, Virginia Alonso Roldán, Carla Derisio, Juan Pablo Pisoni, Brenda Temperoni, Daniela Alejandra del Valle, Valeria Segura, Seth D. Newsome

“…These spatial patterns in nutrient dynamics and copepod carbon and nitrogen isotope values are interpreted in the context of the dominant northward current and temporal development of the frontal systems in the SJG.…”
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Based on the Logistic regression analysis method, the carbon emission indicators of a certain province are analyzed Analysis and research by Hu Zhengxi

“…China is currently in an important period of strategic opportunities, experiencing rapid economic development, gradual social transformation, and increasingly prominent environmental issues.Achieving sustainable development of the economy, society, and environment is currently the most important task. …”
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Family Medicine for internally displaced persons in Mali: A training of trainers approach by Drissa M. Sidibé, Ann Isabelle Grégoire, Véronique Lisée, Pierre Rodrigue Traoré, Inhissa B. Bengaly, Aboubakary Konaté, Ibrahim H. Sidibé, Sabina Abou Malham, David-Martin Milot, Gabriel Blouin-Genest

“…In this context, the multidisciplinary teams of University Community Health Centres (CSCoM-Us), primary health care facilities, have expressed the desire to strengthen their skills to better meet the needs of the internally displaced persons who frequent their facilities. …”
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EstablishINg the best STEp-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite INhaled corticosteroids (EINSTEIN): protocol for a systematic review, network meta-analysis a... by Ian Sinha, Dyfrig A Hughes, Michelle Maden, Stephen Turner, Sofia Cividini, Sarah Donegan, Giovanna Culeddu, Katie Rose, Olive Fulton, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…Treatment with a low-dose ICS, however, fails to control asthma symptoms in around 10%–15% of children and this places the individual at increased risk for an asthma attack. At present, there is no clear preferred treatment option for a child whose asthma is not controlled by low-dose ICS and international guidelines currently recommend at least three treatment options. …”
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Is drought protection possible without compromising flood protection? Estimating the potential dual-use benefit of small flood reservoirs in southern Germany by S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, U. Ehret, U. Ehret

“…<p>As climate change drives the intensification and increased frequency of hydrological extremes, the need to balance drought resilience and flood protection becomes critical for proper water resources management. …”
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THE ROLE OF INNOVATIONS IN IMPROVING LABOR PRODUCTIVITY IN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES by Lala Fagail Mahmudova, Kamala Vagif Azizova, Elnara Shamsi Mammadova, Samira Rasim Seyidova

“…In this context, the role of innovations must be given special consideration. …”
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Physiological effects and technical strategies of LED supplemental lighting for pitaya cultivation: a review by Ren Chen, Yiming Ding, Wenke Liu, Xianwei Zhan, Kexin Lin, Kaifeng Lian, Weilong Chen, Keyu Wang, Shangfei Lin

“…This article comprehensively summarizes the enhancement effects and physiological mechanisms of LED supplemental lighting on pitaya flowering regulation, focusing on light intensity, light quality, and photoperiod, within the context of international research. It also analyzes existing challenges and proposes strategies such as optimizing LED light source design, accurately planning supplemental light periods and durations, and establishing three-dimensional lighting methods. …”
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On a novel method to synthesize POSS-based hybrids: An example of the preparation of TPU based system by O. Monticelli, A. Fina, D. Cavallo, E. Gioffredi, G. Delprato

“…Furthermore, an increase of surface water wettability, evidenced by the decrease of water contact angle from 95° for pristine TPU to 70° in TPU containing 10"wt% of reactive POSS, is found.…”
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Dietary exposure to nitrites and nitrates in association with type 2 diabetes risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study. by Bernard Srour, Eloi Chazelas, Nathalie Druesne-Pecollo, Younes Esseddik, Fabien Szabo de Edelenyi, Cédric Agaësse, Alexandre De Sa, Rebecca Lutchia, Charlotte Debras, Laury Sellem, Inge Huybrechts, Chantal Julia, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Benjamin Allès, Pilar Galan, Serge Hercberg, Fabrice Pierre, Mélanie Deschasaux-Tanguy, Mathilde Touvier

“…This study provides a new piece of evidence in the context of current debates about updating regulations to limit the use of nitrites as food additives. …”
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ESG performance and dividend stability of the world’s largest enterprises by Agnieszka Matuszewska-Pierzynka, Urszula Mrzygłód, Aleksandra Pieloch-Babiarz

“…The financial ratios, such as a return on assets, current ratio, and debt-to-equity ratio, are considered control variables in the model specifications. …”
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