Is social theory losing its relevance? A call for social impact and cocreation from dialogic sociology by Elisabeth Torras-Gómez, Mar Joanpere, Carmen Elboj, Mengna Guo, Esther Oliver, Ane Lopez de Aguileta, Marta Soler-Gallart

“…Abstract Currently, the interest in and use of social theory by policy-makers, organizations, and citizens have decreased worldwide. …”
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Comparative Detectability of Planar Extended Defects of Sheet Metal by Reflection and Transmission Methods by Kirill S. Pavros, Irina G. Sidorenko, Bernd Rockstroh

“…Introduction. Currently, sheet metal is the main structural material for multi-purpose use. …”
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Analysis of guideway dynamic response induced by accelerations in medium- and low-speed maglev systems by WEI Gaoheng

“…Medium- and low-speed maglev (MLSM) systems are recognized as a type of rail transit featuring excellent safety and low noise levels. Currently, operational MLSM systems in China predominantly operate at low speeds, typically around 100 km/h. …”
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Social Aspects of Dementia Prevention from a Worldwide to National Perspective: A Review on the International Situation and the Example of Italy by Giovanna Ricci

“…Dementia is a growing health concern worldwide with no treatment currently available, but only symptomatic medication. …”
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Improving the Wear and Corrosion Resistance of Titanium Alloy Parts via the Deposition of DLC Coatings by Alexander Metel, Catherine Sotova, Sergey Fyodorov, Valery Zhylinski, Vadzim Chayeuski, Filipp Milovich, Anton Seleznev, Yuri Bublikov, Kirill Makarevich, Alexey Vereschaka

“…The application of (Zr,Hf)N, ZrN, and DLC coatings on the Ti-6Al-4V alloy significantly inhibits dissolution currents (by 30–40%) and increases polarization resistance 1.5–2.0-fold compared to the uncoated alloy in 0.9% NaCl at 40 °C. …”
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AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR CORRECTION BY THE TRANSPLANTATION OF IN VITRO MODULATED IMMUNE CELLS by E. V. Markova, E. V. Serenko, M. A. Knyazheva

“…The study of the aggression pathogenetic mechanisms and the search for approaches to therapy within the framework of neuroimmune interaction is currently extremely promising. Currently, there is a large number of clinical and experimental data indicating interrelated changes in the functional activity of the nervous and immune systems during aggression. …”
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Whitening of kaolin-quartz-feldspar dental porcelains by chemical attack using commercial peroxides by Renata Martins Benetti, Mariana de Souza-Pereira, Gécica Cardoso Bellettini de Souza, Fábio Elyseu, Leidy Johanna Jaramillo-Nieves, Adriano Michael Bernardin

“…However, the whitening procedure currently used for teeth has no effect on the porcelain of dentures, veneers, and dental contact lenses. …”
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Corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus. A review by M. M. Bikbov, V. K. Surkova

“…Keratoconus is one of the most common corneal ectasia affecting 1 in 250 to 250 000 persons. Currently, the rate of iatrogenic ectasia following eximer laser refractive surgery increases due to biomechanical weakening of the cornea. …”
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Epidemiological Situation on Cholera in the Russian Federation in 2023 and Forecast for 2024 by A. Yu. Popova, A. K. Noskov, E. B. Ezhlova, V. D. Kruglikov, E. V. Monakhova, O. S. Chemisova, A. A. Lopatin, S. M. Ivanova, O. A. Podoynitsyna, A. S. Vodop’yanov, D. A. Levchenko, I. V. Savina

“…The risks of epidemic manifestations of cholera are especially high in the territories of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation which are under ongoing emergency, due to migration processes, and the impact of other risk-forming factors that contribute to an increase in the degree of contact of the population with water bodies contaminated with cholera vibrios. …”
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Wind load equivalence method and structural response analysis of large-span space steel structures by Yonggang Chen, Jianming Ceng, Zhiming Yu, Yukai Wang, Li Gong, Tengteng Yang

“…Maximum displacement in the truss grid’s overall structure primarily occurs in the windward corner contact area. Network truss deformation linearly increases with the load standard. …”
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Performance of Cow Evaluation System Elements in Simulated Environmental Conditions by S. S. Yurochka, I. M. Dovlatov, A. R. Khakimov, I. V. Komkov, D. Yu. Pavkin, S. O. Bazaev

“…A prototype of a non-contact monitoring system for livestock phenotype indicators is currently under development. …”
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Plant Cell Culture-Derived Saponin Adjuvant Enhances Immune Response Against a Stabilized Human Metapneumovirus Pre-Fusion Vaccine Candidate by Maarten Swart, Jessica Allen, Brendan Reed, Ana Izquierdo Gil, Johan Verspuij, Sonja Schmit-Tillemans, Anish Chakkumkal, Mark Findeis, Angela V. Hafner, Chandresh Harjivan, Rebecca Kurnat, Harmjan Kuipers, Roland Zahn, Boerries Brandenburg

“…Results: In mice, TLR4 agonist containing adjuvant formulations with plant cell-produced QS-21 performed equally to licensed adjuvant AS01 containing tree-bark-extracted QS-21 and demonstrated a significant increase in immunogenicity against HMPV preF compared to the unadjuvanted control. …”
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From Traditional Product Lifecycle Management Systems to Blockchain-Based Platforms by Mubashir Hayat, Herwig Winkler

“…<i>Methods:</i> To this aim, this work investigates the currently implemented PLMs used in industries through the exploration of various software reviews and selection websites. …”
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Petrochemical characteristics of ancient weathering crusts with scandium concentrations in the Nakyn kimberlite field by R. U. Eremenko, P. A. Ignatov, P. N. Illarionov

“…Currently, this Formation is considered the most promising for scandium mineralization compared to other areas in the Malo-Botuobinsky and Ygyattinsky diamond-bearing regions of Yakutia with the identified scandium concentrations.   …”
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Access to Substituted Tricyclic Heteroarenes by an Oxidative Cyclization Reaction and Their Antifungal Performance by Rehema Nakiwala, Noopur Dasgupta, Rebecca Wilson, Erika I. Lutter, Jeanne L. Bolliger

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Fungal pathogens are increasingly developing concerning resistance against the currently available antifungal drugs, which creates a constant demand for new antifungal agents. …”
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A VALUE-BASED APPROACH TO THE ORGANIZATION OF MEDICAL CARE FOR THE POPULATION (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PATIENTS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS) by Elena A. Smirnova

“…The article describes the basic principles of a new progressive model of medical care - value-oriented healthcare. All forms of currently existing forms of payment for medical services do not contribute to improving their quality, and very often even on the contrary contribute to an unjustified increase in the volume of services provided and costs. …”
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Prescription of a THC/CBD-Based Medication to Patients with Dementia: A Pilot Study in Geneva by Barbara Broers, Zacharie Patà, Aline Mina, James Wampfler, Christian de Saussure, Sophie Pautex

“… Background: Dementia is increasing worldwide. No effective medication is currently available for the treatment of the underlying disease and accompanying behavioral symptoms. …”
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Study on surface deformation induced by shield excavation due to coarse particle content in strongly weathered rock layers. by Puzhen An, Baoxin Jia, Qinglei Yuan, Lei Chen

“…The results show that as the coarse particle content increases, the force transmission mechanism in the strongly weathered rock shifts from compressive deformation typical of fine-grained soils to point-contact force transmission between coarse particles. …”
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HIV-1 Drug Resistance Mutations: Potential Applications for Point-of-Care Genotypic Resistance Testing. by Soo-Yon Rhee, Michael R Jordan, Elliot Raizes, Arlene Chua, Neil Parkin, Rami Kantor, Gert U Van Zyl, Irene Mukui, Mina C Hosseinipour, Lisa M Frenkel, Nicaise Ndembi, Raph L Hamers, Tobias F Rinke de Wit, Carole L Wallis, Ravindra K Gupta, Joseph Fokam, Clement Zeh, Jonathan M Schapiro, Sergio Carmona, David Katzenstein, Michele Tang, Avelin F Aghokeng, Tulio De Oliveira, Annemarie M J Wensing, Joel E Gallant, Mark A Wainberg, Douglas D Richman, Joseph E Fitzgibbon, Marco Schito, Silvia Bertagnolio, Chunfu Yang, Robert W Shafer

“…The increasing prevalence of acquired and transmitted HIV-1 drug resistance is an obstacle to successful antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) hardest hit by the HIV-1 pandemic. …”
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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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