Reasons for shisha smoking: Findings from a mixed methods study among adult shisha smokers in Nigeria. by Noreen Dadirai Mdege, Ranti Ekpo, Sharon Ogolla, Seember Joy Ali, Aminata Camara, Esther Mugweni

“…Shisha smoking has increased significantly worldwide over the past decade including in developing countries such as Nigeria. …”
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THERAPY-RELATED MYELOID NEOPLASMS: PREDISPOSITION AND CLONAL EVOLUTION by Emiliano Fabiani, Giulia Falconi, Antonio Cristiano, H. Hajrullaj, Giulia Falconi, Giuseppe Leone, Maria Teresa Voso

“…Although CHIP is generally considered benign, it has been associated with an increased risk of t-MN. In this context, the phenomenon of clonal evolution may be described as a dynamic process of expansion of preexisting clones, with or without acquisition of additional genetic alterations, that, by favoring the proliferation of more aggressive and/or resistant clones, may play a crucial role in the progression from preleukemic states to t-MN. …”
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Assessment of focal liver lesions in non-cirrhotic liver – expert opinion statement by the Swiss Association for the Study of the Liver and the Swiss Society of Gastroenterology by Mikael Sawatzki, Daniela B. Husarik, David Semela

“…Risk factors include age >40 years, known current or past malignancy, presence of liver cirrhosis or chronic liver disease (i.e. suspected by elevated liver elastography measurement ≥8 kPa or FIB-4 score ≥1.3), unintentional weight loss, fever or night sweats, newly detected focal liver lesions, documented growth of focal liver lesions, current or past use of androgens (e.g. testosterone, oxymetholone, danazol), increased serum tumour markers (i.e. alpha-fetoprotein, carbohydrate antigen 19-9 [CA19-9], carcinoembryonic antigen [CEA]) and family history of malignancy. …”
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La capacidad del Congreso de los Diputados español para impulsar la incorporación del enfoque de Coherencia de Políticas para el Desarrollo (CPD) by Pérez-González, J., Segovia-Moreno, M.

“…With the information provided by Proyecto Avizor, this article has aimed to find if, in the current Spanish political context, the political initiatives that will be needed to fulfill the 2030 Agenda’s goals, face extra obstacles and burdens during their approval procedures compared withthe rest of initiatives. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE PROFITABILITY - FINANCIAL POSITION CORRELATION by CĂRUNTU GENU ALEXANDRU

“…Economic-financial analysis plays an essential role in understanding the current context and in ensuring favorable results in the future. …”
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Sociocultural correlates and epidemiological patterns of non-alcoholic beer consumption: a cross-sectional study in Poland by Andrzej Silczuk, Aleksandra Lewandowska, Tomasz Baran, Tytus Koweszko, Paulina Mularczyk-Tomczewska, Julia Gujska, Magdalena Tatara, Małgorzata Gałecka

“…Secondary outcomes included sociodemographic correlates, reasons for use, consumption contexts and self-reported changes in alcoholic beer consumption following NAB adoption.Results 70.6% of respondents reported current NAB use. …”
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Frailty in COPD: Clinical Impact, Diagnosis, Biomarkers, and Management Strategies by Azhimamatova R, Salieva RS, Zalova TB, Karimova K, Karimova DS, Dyikanova SA, Kalmatov R, Tynaliev UM

“…This review synthesizes current evidence on the interplay between frailty and COPD, emphasizing clinical implications, diagnostic frameworks, emerging biomarkers, and tailored management strategies. …”
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Resources to develop the research publication competencies of Russian researchers by N. G. Popova, E. I. Khabirova

“…In the last decades, due to the increased number of international research collaborations, the role of auxiliary institutions which contribute to the development of research publication competencies has increased. …”
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PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF IMPLEMENTING THE ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY (ERAS) SOCIETY RECOMMENDATIONS IN NEONATAL SURGICAL PATHOLOGY by О. Власов, О. Оболонський, О. Капустіна, О. Оболонська

“…The results demonstrate the effi cacy of this approach in the context of the current situation, which is characterized by an increased workload in neonatal departments due to the destruction of medical facilities as a consequence of the Russian Federation’s military actions. …”
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Development and Dynamic Numerical Evaluation of a Lightweight Sports Helmet Using Topology Optimization and Advanced Architected Materials by Nikolaos Kladovasilakis, Konstantinos Tsongas, Eleftheria Maria Pechlivani, Dimitrios Tzetzis

“…Hence, in the last decades, the scientific interest has been focused on establishing head injury criteria and improving the helmet design with the ultimate goal of the reduction in injury probability and increasing the athlete’s performance. In this context, the current study aims to develop a lightweight sports helmet with increased safety performance, utilizing topology optimization processes and advanced architected materials. …”
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Cluster-randomized trial of the implementation of the Responses to Illness Severity Quantification (RISQ) system in children with acute malnutrition 6 to 59 months of age in Ngouri... by Nancy M. Dale, Youssouf Djidita Hagre, Susan Shepherd, George Tomlinson, Stanley Zlotkin, Masra Ngaradoum, Mahmat Bechir, Marius Madjissem, Charles Tehoua, Christopher Parshuram

“…The RISQ System is to be used as an adjunct to current care practice to aid clinicians in clinical decision-making. …”
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Exploring the relationship between vitamin B12, methylmalonic acid levels and all-cause mortality in heart failure populations: insights from the NHANES database by Wei Yu, Yao Wang, Yao Wang, Yao Wang, Yulu Zhou, Danyu Wu, Danyu Wu, Danyu Wu

“…Moreover, the correlation between MMA and mortality risk was more prominent in HF populations with poorer health status, such as advanced age, current smokers, hypertension, diabetes, overweight, or low estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).ConclusionOur study indicated that a higher MMA level is associated with an increased all-cause mortality risk in HF populations, particularly in those aged 65 and above, current smokers, those with hypertension, diabetes, overweight, insufficient physical activity, or lower eGFR (<60 mL/min/1.73 m2).…”
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Childhood Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Indra Narang, Joseph L. Mathew

“…This paper summarizes the current state of understanding of obesity-related OSA. …”
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L’impact du streaming sur l’écriture sérielle : Dark (2017-2020) et les séries à énigme by Mireille Berton

“…Is it a response to the economic imperative of renewal of forms and formats in a context of increased competition? Is it a way of translating, by intensifying them, the contradictions and dilemmas of the current world? …”
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Air-Pollution-Mediated Microbial Dysbiosis in Health and Disease: Lung–Gut Axis and Beyond by Md Habibul Hasan Mazumder, Salik Hussain

“…We discuss and summarize the current literature, highlight important mechanisms that lead to microbial dysbiosis, and elaborate on pathways that potentially link lung and lung microbiomes in the context of environmental exposures. …”
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ОРТАЛЫҚ АЗИЯДАҒЫ АДАМ ДАМУЫНЫҢ ПРОБЛЕМАЛАРЫ МЕН МҮМКІНДІКТЕРІ by Z. K. Chulanova, G. Kairatkyzy

“…In addition, economic-statistical methods were used, as well as rating, comparison, and generalization; data of the United Nations Development Program, the World Bank, the World Economic Forum, the Committee on Statistics of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan were used.Based on the analysis of the dynamics of indicators characterizing life expectancy, level of education, gross national income per capital, the place of Central Asian countries in the global HDI ranking is determined, the problems and factors affecting its formation are identified, competitive advantages, disadvantages and prospects of human development in the states of the region are determined.In particular, in Kazakhstan, despite the achievements in socio-economic development and increased welfare, among the priorities remains the need to implement a set of measures to expand the parameters of human development towards a qualitative change in this process in the context of the formation of an innovative economy.…”
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Penser la gouvernance de la biodiversité à travers l’analyse des dynamiques socio-écologiques by Zina Skandrani, Anne-Caroline Prévot

“…Former perspectives may collide with institutional efforts of urban nature restoration which results in increased human-biodiversity encounters. Similarly, in the context of environmental conservation there can be fierce local resistance to the implementation of environmental policies as coexisting discourses about nature may give conflicting protection prescriptions for different kinds of biodiversity. …”
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The economics of the performing arts before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1: cost-output-profit analysis on the example of a performance by D. L. Morozova

“…Retaining a certain revenue share from ticket sales is not enough to cover current rental costs. In this context, economic performance analytics (operational leverage calculation, break-even analysis) is necessary to analyse the performing arts organisations losses in a pandemic. …”
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Espaces virtuels et pré-expérience de l’espace géographique by Jérémie Valentin, Fanny Georges, Yasmine Boumenir, Birgitta Dresp-Langley

“…Market liberalization of satellite images and increased capacity of data transfer on the wired and non wired deeply involved in the establishment of virtual globes now connected to cyberspace. …”
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Rethinking military command and control systems by George-Ion TOROI

“… The evolution of society and the new characteristics of armed conflict, as demonstrated in today’s wars, highlight the need to adapt the military system to meet current and future challenges. In an increasingly complex and contested operational environment, command and control systems must be the first priority in this endeavour because of their impact on all other components of the military domain. …”
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