Public Private Partnership in the European Union: Experiences in the UK, Germany and Austria by Ronald W. McQuaid, Walter Scherrer

“…The political context of governments differs between the UK, Germany and Austria, but each government currently has a positive view of Public private Partnership (PPP). …”
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The evolution and scope of Article 38 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in a globalizing world by Dawid Stadniczeńko

“…Observational method, document examination method, method of analysis and criticism of literature Results The scope of contemporary research on childhood within the context of international discourse reveals the necessity of revising the approach to children and their issues. …”
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Climate science for 2050 by Guy Brasseur, Guy Brasseur, Detlef Stammer, Pierre Friedlingstein, Pierre Friedlingstein, Gabriele Hegerl, Tiffany Shaw, Kevin Trenberth, Kevin Trenberth, Jadwiga Richter, Carolina Vera, André Berger, Helen Cleugh, Steve Easterbrook, Paul Edwards, Daniela Jacob, Michael Mann, Valérie Masson-Delmotte, Gavin Schmidt, Mary Scholes, Thomas Stocker, Martin Visbeck, Guoxiong Wu

“…Finally, we speculate about the values and ethics of climate science and the nature of climate research in a world that will be increasingly affected by global warming in a geopolitical context very different from that of recent decades.…”
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Analysis of clinical and epidemiological interactions of phenol and phthalate levels in blood and urine with anamnestic and biochemical health measures during the formation of mult... by I. Yu. Torshin, O. A. Gromova, T. E. Bogacheva, A. N. Gromov

“…This confirms the correlation between smoking and increased concentrations of phenol and its derivatives.Conclusion. …”
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Optimizing Deep Learning Models with Improved BWO for TEC Prediction by Yi Chen, Haijun Liu, Weifeng Shan, Yuan Yao, Lili Xing, Haoran Wang, Kunpeng Zhang

“…Recently, deep learning models have become increasingly popular in TEC prediction. However, these deep learning models usually contain a large number of hyperparameters. …”
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Ecotoxicological effects of soft plastic fishing lures on the benthic amphipod Hyalella azteca by Beggel S, Kalis EJJ, Gilb KM, Pander J, Geist J

“…Especially soft plastic lures are increasingly used, potentially contributing to the pollution of waterbodies by the release of hazardous substances such as plasticizers. …”
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Anatomical theatre or full digitisation? Students’ preferences in field of anatomy teaching by Krzysztof Starszak, Radosław Karaś, Andrzej Skalski, Karolina Czarnecka-Chrebelska, Tomasz Lepich, Grzegorz Bajor

“…BACKGROUND: For many years, the teaching of anatomy has been based on traditional forms of imparting knowledge, but innovative solutions are currently being implemented on a large scale around the world. …”
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Twin Rooms – new experimental test cells for testing advanced facade elements by Boris Bielek, Daniel Szabó, Josip Klem, Kristína Kaniková, Alžbeta Danková

“…Reducing the energy intensity of buildings will increasingly resonate in individual political and professional circles. …”
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Innovative Thermosensitive Composite Materials: Merging Poloxamer PF‐127 and Polysaccharides for Enhanced Functional Properties by Marcos Blanco‐López, Inmaculada deDios‐Pérez, Álvaro González‐Garcinuño, Antonio Tabernero, Eva Martín del Valle

“…Abstract Currently, new cancer treatment options are being developed following tumor resection surgery, with a focus on minimizing invasiveness and reducing systemic toxicity to lower the risk of recurrence. …”
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Assessing coupled human-flood interactions using LiDAR geostatistics and neighbourhood analyses by Morgan J. Breen, Abiy S. Kebede, Carola S. König

“…The paper integrates well-established methods from other spheres of flood risk assessment in a novel way to explore the currently poorly understood Safe Development Paradox (SDP) phenomenon in coastal settings. …”
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A Methodological Proposal for Determining Environmental Risk Within Territorial Transformation Processes by Marco Locurcio, Felicia Di Liddo, Pierluigi Morano, Francesco Tajani, Laura Tatulli

“…The built assets and the real estate sector play a key role in this context; indeed, being among the first ones to be exposed to the effects of climate change, they serve as a crucial tool for the implementation of governance strategies that are more focused on environmental issues. …”
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Automatic Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury Using Deep Learning with CT scan Images by Behrang Rezvani Kakhki, Hossein Zakeri, Sayyed Majid Sadrzadeh, Seyed Mohammad Mousavi, elnaz vafadar moradi, golnoush shahraki

“…Computed Tomography (CT) scans are currently the primary imaging modality for identifying intracranial injuries. …”
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The clinically applied PARP inhibitor talazoparib ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis in mice without reducing skin inflammation by Petra Molnár, Máté Ágoston Demény, Beáta Várkonyi, Beáta Várkonyi, Zsuzsanna Polgár, Ágnes Pór, Ilona Kovács, Andrea Szegedi, Andrea Szegedi, Attila Gábor Szöllősi, Attila Gábor Szöllősi, Magdolna Szántó

“…BackgroundConsidering the role PARPs play in inflammation, we assessed the effect of PARP inhibition in an inflammatory skin condition, psoriasis, to explore novel avenues for the potential repurposing of PARP inhibitors that are currently used in tumour therapy.MethodsThe imiquimod (IMQ)-induced model of psoriasis was applied in BALB/c mice. …”
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Government responses to COVID-19 and impact on GBV services and programmes: comparative analysis of the situation in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria by Neetu A. John, Paul Bukuluki, Sara E. Casey, Dhruvi B. Chauhan, Moriam O. Jagun, Nicoletta Mabhena, Mary Mwangi, Terry McGovern

“…As governments impose restrictive policies to contain infectious disease outbreaks, pre-existing gender-based inequalities are often exacerbated, increasing the risk of gender-based violence (GBV). …”
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Expression and polymorphism of lTLR4 receptors in pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a modern view by V. A. Beloglazov, I. A. Yatskov, Rean Hayrievna Useinova

“…The number of macrophages, neutrophils, lymphocytes increases in the lungs of COPD patients, and these cells secrete a fairly wide range of inflammatory mediators. …”
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The use of innovative technologies in the production of culinary products in public catering enterprises by E. S. Franchenko, M. Yu. Tamova, T. A. Dzhum, R. A. Zhuravlev, K. K. Nikanov

“…The article provides an overview of the types of raw materials containing increased amounts of digestible iron, and describes modern technologies for the production of culinary products for people suffering from anemia. …”
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Unveiling polyoxometalate redox properties at the nanoscale by Volatron, Florence, Izzet, Guillaume, Vuillaume, Dominique,  Proust, Anna

“…They hold promise as charge storage nodes in multilevel nonvolatile memories and resistive switching devices, areas of interest currently boosted by the development of neuromorphic computing. …”
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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

“…Mali is currently experiencing a polycrisis, characterised by the interplay of growing socio-political insecurity, massive population displacements and recurrent tensions in the functioning of the health system and the provision of care. …”
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Research results of the screw dispenser of dry bulk feed components by S. Yu. Bulatov, A. N. Pronin

“…In the production of compound feeds, it is necessary to follow the recipe at the time of introducing all the necessary components, for which various types of dispensers are used. Currently, automatic dosing systems are widely used, providing increased dosing accuracy. …”
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Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Chemical Profiling of Volatile Compounds from Cranberry Plant Byproducts as Potential Antibacterials, Antifungals, and Antioxidants by Martin Aborah, Frank Scarano, Catherine Neto

“…The increasing resistance of microorganisms to currently used antimicrobials requires the urgent development of new effective treatments. …”
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