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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“We can’t survive without mutual support”: resilience and share and support networks in the Republic of Sakha (Russia) by Natalia Doloisio, Natalia Doloisio, Natalia Doloisio, Jean-Paul Vanderlinden, Jean-Paul Vanderlinden

“…Interviewees identified multiple manifestations of changes in climate and permafrost that are currently exerting increasing pressure on SSNs. These increase the difficulties to practice traditional activities and therefore to access black food (meat and fish) which is the base of the Yakutian diet. …”
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Caregivers and multidisciplinary team members’ perspectives on shared decision making in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A qualitative study by Elise Schoefs, Thomas Desmet, Evelyn Lerinckx, Liesbeth De Waele, Sam Geuens, Conny Pelicaen, Luc Meeus, Steven Simoens, Chantal Van Audenhove, Mieke Mommen, Rosanne Janssens, Isabelle Huys

“…Abstract Background As new therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) are entering the market, shared decision making (SDM) will become increasingly important. Therefore, this study aimed to understand (1) Belgian stakeholders’ knowledge and perceptions of SDM in DMD treatment decision making, (2) the current state of SDM implementation in DMD in Belgium, examining the role of all involved parties, and (3) the barriers and facilitators for SDM in DMD in the Belgian context. …”
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Illuminating Bilateral Breast Cancer: A Multicenter Experience and Clinical Observations by Berkan Karabuğa, Mustafa Büyükkör, Ekin Konca Karabuğa, Sedat Yıldız, Mirmehdi Mehtiyev, Havva Yeşil Çınkır, Sıla Soylu Koçoğlu, Hacer Demir, Ozan Yazıcı, Doğan Uncu, Ömür Berna Öksüzoğlu, Ülkü Yalçıntaş Arslan

“…In multivariate regression analysis, hormone receptor negativity was identified as an independent risk factor for decreased DFS among all BBC patients. Our study is noteworthy for shedding light on the clinical features of BBC in the context of current knowledge and for its multicenter design.…”
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Protective Effect of Fenugreek Supplementation against Mercury Toxicity on Sperm Parameters, Serum Testosterone and Testicular Tissue in the Rat by Jalal A. Karim, Karim R. Hamad

“…Whereas sperm motility, and normal sperm were increased significantly, and serum MDA was decreased significantly from HgCl2 group. …”
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Early mental health intervention and supported self-care for LGBTQ+ young people in the UK: a mixed-methods study by Elizabeth McDermott, Rachael Eastham, Elizabeth Hughes, Emily Pattison, Katherine Johnson, Stephanie Davis, Steven Pryjmachuk, Ceu Mateus, Olu Jenzen, Felix McNulty

“…To increase understanding of LGBTQ+ young people’s access to and navigation of formal and informal mental health early intervention services and self-care support. …”
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Why in the Modern World the Future is Replaced by the Past: is History Coming Back? by A. I. Filyushkin

“…In the last two or three decades, there has been a progressive increase in interest in history. Scientists see the reasons for this in the political situation, the growth of nationalist sentiments, and “memory wars.” …”
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Automatic detection of foreign object intrusion along railway tracks based on MACENet. by Xichun Chen, Yu Tian, Ming Li, Bin Lv, Shuo Zhang, Zixian Qu, Jianqing Wu, Shiya Cheng

“…Experimental results demonstrate that MACE-Net achieves superior detection performance, improving mAP@0.5 from 78.9% (baseline YOLOv8) to 83.8%-a notable increase of 4.9%. Meanwhile, the F1-score also rises by 5.2%. …”
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Longevity: il Chinesiologo delle attività motorie preventive e adattate come figura di riferimento delle attività motorie by Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Guido Belli

“…This commitment has been taken on by science, research, and institutions as a duty toward an increasingly long-lived population, such as the Italian one. …”
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The Role of Inflammation in Migraine Headaches: A Review by Caryn T. Morgan, Sanah M. Nkadimeng

“…Studies also linked migraines and mood disorders, contributing to the increase in comorbidity prevalence. Further research is needed to address the increasing burden and gaps in existing treatments surrounding the inadequate relief and side effects reported with some migraine treatments. …”
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High-Fat Diet—Shared Environmental Risk Factor for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis by Thomas Gabriel Schreiner, Liviu Iacob, Cristina Georgiana Croitoru, Diana Nicoleta Hodorog, Dan Iulian Cuciureanu

“…Focusing on changeable disease-related aspects is increasingly appealing in the context of a lack of an effective treatment. …”
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Nurses' Perception toward Shared Governance in Clinical Practice at General Hospitals in Jeddah City. by Eman H. Aljohani, Ghada M. Hamouda, Maram A. Banakhar

“… Context: Shared governance is an evidence-based approach. …”
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Building health systems resilience in Central Asia through nursing and midwifery: evidence to inform policy action by Alba Llop-Gironés, Gulnaz Kachkynovna Azhymambetova, Aizat Kubanysbekovna Asanova, Yusufi Salomuddin, Malohat Hikmatulloevna Boynazarova, Firdavs Orifovich Raupov, Nazira Usenovna Zholzhanova, Naila Beksautovna Ruzdenova, Gulnora Sheraliyevna Tojiboyeva, Rikhsi Kamilovna Salikhodjayeva, Margrieta Langins

“…However, to fully achieve this, CACs will require increased institutional capacity; strengthened data for nursing and midwifery planning in the context of health workforce policy and health priorities, and financial and non-financial investment in the nursing and midwifery workforce.…”
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GLAMPING—A POST-PANDEMIC TOURISM MODEL: FROM THEORETICAL DEFINITION TO SPATIO-TEMPORAL MAPPING IN THE SOUTH-WEST OLTENIA REGION, ROMANIA by DRĂGULEASA IONUȚ-ADRIAN, NIȚĂ AMALIA, MAZILU MIRELA, BĂNUȚ MARIA MĂDĂLINA, BĂBĂȚ ANDREI-FLORIN

“…The following methods are used in this study: the compilation method, the cartographic method, the instantaneous observation technique, and the analysis and synthesis method. In the current context of the uncertainty regarding possible travel restrictions and social distancing due to the emergence, spread, and increase in the number of cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV)—a virus that mainly leads to respiratory infections (diseases)—tourism activities specific to the rural environment, such as outdoor nature walks, visits to peasant households in villages, hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting, handicrafts, and horseback riding, provide tourists with not only the opportunity to avoid possible infections but also a favorable environment for rest and relaxation.…”
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When IEEE 802.11 and 5G Meet Time-Sensitive Networking by Mahin K. Atiq, Raheeb Muzaffar, Oscar Seijo, INaki Val, Hans-Peter Bernhard

“…Time-sensitive networking (TSN) standards aim at providing vendor agnostic, reliable, and deterministic communications over the Ethernet, but lack in flexibility and modularity provisions. In this context wireless communication systems are preferred given the obvious benefits in terms of increased flexibility, reduced deployment & maintenance costs, and inherent mobility support. …”
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Exploiting the lubricating and anti-corrosive functionalities of graphite particles to improve the wear and corrosion resistance of the cobalt matrix by Mahshid Tafreshi, Soheil Mahdavi, Mir Saman Safavi

“…In this study, the surface of the carbon steel was finished by Co-Graphite (Gr) composite coatings galvanostatically electrodeposited from a sulfate bath containing 0–10 g/L of Gr particles at a constant current density of 80 mA/cm2. …”
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Comparative Study of Pectin and Kappa-Carrageenan-Based Films Loaded With Boswellic Acid and Acetyl-11-Keto-Beta-Boswellic Acid for Active Packaging by Yasir Abbas Shah, Saurabh Bhatia, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Mohammad Tarahi, Talha Shireen Khan, Tanveer Alam, Esra Koca, Levent Yurdaer Aydemir

“…Moreover, the water contact angle measurements revealed that the films containing AKBA showed a noticeable increase in contact angles, reflecting an enhancement in hydrophobicity. …”
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A Review of Edible Fruits from the Rosaceae Family: Rich Sources of Phytochemicals with Potent Anti-inflammatory Properties by Saeed Ghasemi, Mahnaz Khanavi, Fatemeh Yousefbeyk*

“…Some studies also reported an increase in the secretion of IL-10 and a number of studies revealed the inhibitory effects of fruit extracts on COX-1 and COX-2. …”
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Sealing by soldering of microblock packages made of diamagnetic alloys using high-frequency heating by V. L. Lanin, Yu. N. Grishchenko

“…In order to increase the HF heating efficiency, there should be a concentration of the inductor current on the package surface facing the inductor, which is done by using a ferrite magnetic core. …”
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Factors affecting the thermal effects of lasers in lithotripsy: A literature review by Kiron Krishnaprasad, Ravi Teja Pathi, Mustafa Nazar

“…Stones impacted in the ureter or pelvi-ureteric junction further increase the probability of thermal injuries during laser firing.…”
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