From Public Images of Islam to Everyday Muslim Practice by Hanna Grabenberger, Erol Yildiz

“…As European societies develop into a place of cultural and religious diversity in the context of global opening processes, voices are increasingly raised that propagate religious homogeneity in Europe and see the presence of Muslims almost exclusively as a problem. …”
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Therapeutic potential of eccentric exercises for age-related muscle atrophy by Jae-Young Lim

“…An overview of issues relevant to sarcopenia is provided in the context of the recent consensus on the diagnosis and management of the condition. …”
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III International Scientific and Practical Conference «Harmonization of approaches to pharmaceutical development», Held on November 25, 2020 by Article Editorial

“…This is especially noticeable in the current pandemic environment. The scale of the sales markets for the products of the industry is constantly increasing, which naturally leads to the demand for quick and clear solutions at all stages of pharmaceutical development. …”
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The Scandinavian “Left turn” in the European Parliament Elections 2024: the Finnish Case by Natalia S. Plevako

“…Using various sources and taking into consideration economic, social, political, ideological context of the emerging Left the turn in Finnish life is considered. …”
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Individual factors and vection in younger and older adults: How sex, field dependence, personality, and visual attention do (or do not) affect illusory self-motion by Brandy Murovec, Julia Spaniol, Behrang Keshavarz

“…Much of the literature to date has explored strategies to maximize vection through manipulations of the visual stimulus (e.g., increasing speed) or the experimental context (e.g., framing of the study instructions). …”
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Financial Framework for Non-Resource Exports to Foster the Dynamic Growth of the Russian Economy by T. N. Mamedov

“…The relevance of the article is rooted in the critical role of the non-resource sector in the Russian economy, particularly in the face of increasing sanctions.The purpose of the article is to propose a comprehensive framework for financial assistance to non-resource exports, fostering the sustained growth of the Russian economy in the current context.Methods: the research methodology is based on general and special methods of cognition; analysis of reports of international organizations, official databases of statistical data, normative documents, monographs and scientific publications.Scientific novelty: Drawing on the analysis of successful international approaches, we have developed a holistic framework for financial assistance to non-traditional exports in Russia. …”
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Dialogic communication management theory and engagement with investors by Muriel Serfontein-Jordaan, Dawie Bornman

“…This was done by investigating investor relations theory within the broader context of dialogic theory. The research design employed in this study was an interpretive multiple case study qualitative inquiry. …”
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Student evaluations: Pedagogical tools, or weapons of choice? by Warwick Fisher, John Orr, John Page, Alessandro Pelizzon, Helen Walsh

“…We argue that SETs need to be seen in context, as part of a wider and more pedagogically informed measure of good teaching. …”
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A Qualitative Study of Digital Religious Influence: Perspectives from Christian, Hindu, and Muslim Gen Y and Gen Z in Mumbai, India by Clyde Anieldath Missier

“…In this context, accrued social capital can help individuals develop resilience or resistance to online disinformation, hate speech, and radicalization. …”
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Veblen 2.0: Neoliberal Games of Social Capital and the Attention Economy as Conspicuous Consumption by Kane Xavier Faucher

“…Such a discussion must be set in the current context of the normative frame of neoliberal ideology which champions the values of the entrepreneurial self, devolved competitiveness as a form of - in this case social rather than strictly economic - neo-Darwinism, and the touted virtues of speed and connectivity. …”
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THE THE INFORMATION FIELD OF THE MODERN POLITICAL CARNIVAL (THE PROBLEM OF COGNITIVE SECURITY) by P. L. Karabushchenko

“…The new historical context within which the current generation of political elites exists can be conditionally characterized as a political carnival, and the dominant political culture as a carnival of political culture. …”
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Fiscal regimes and debt sustainability in Colombia by Carlos Andrés Zapata-Quimbayo, Raúl-Alberto Chamorro-Narváez

“…Although we find evidence of asymmetric behaviour in fiscal responses and the presence of pro-cyclical fiscal policy, Colombia’s long-term fiscal sustainability is verified based on a globally-based fiscal sustainability test. In this context, the government reacts appropriately to increases in debt only in the sustainable regime, but the fiscal response is sufficiently robust to stabilise public debt throughout the entire period. …”
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Les statistiques localisées au Brésil : un kaléidoscope de catégories de territoires by Cathy Chatel, Maria Encarnação Beltrão Sposito

“…This translates into difficulties in understanding and using aggregated population data on official spatial and urban categories. The avatars of the current situation are symptomatic of the paradigm of complexity that increasingly influences the quantitative approach in the social sciences and more generally reflects a break between citizens, policies and the logic of experts. …”
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Exacerbating, alleviating, or overcoming? Exploring the nexus between artificial intelligence and the crisis of democracy by Francesco Nasi

“…Thirdly, AI could overcome this crisis by paving the way for new forms of government beyond the current representative systems. If AI will exacerbate, alleviate, or overcome the crisis of democracy will depend not just on AI itself, but rather on the complex sociotechnical relationship between technology and the cultural, social, economic, legal, and political context in which it is developed. …”
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Comparison and theoretical conceptualization analysis of statistical methods used to develop heat vulnerability indices in urban areas by Thomas Lagelouze, Julia Hidalgo, Mitia Aranda, Guillaume Dumas

“… In view of the impact of extreme temperatures on physical and psychological health, particularly in urban areas, several studies have focused on assessing social vulnerability using quantitative indexing approaches with the aim of creating a heat vulnerability index (HVI). In this context, this study employs three statistical methodologies frequently used to construct HVIs on the territory of the Toulouse Métropole, France, at the census block (IRIS) scale to assess the efficiency of this type of approach for evaluating social vulnerability in urban environments considering the current theoretical conceptualization. …”
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TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOR PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION AT UNIVERSITIES: MODERN TENDENCIES by Alla Durdas, Liliia Mostytska, Olga Kostenko, Olena Ovcharova

“…Multimedia, interactivity and the use of Internet technologies, messengers, tools and platforms for video communication have been stated as the main approaches to teaching foreign languages for professional purposes at universities in modern conditions; the importance of online communication, which is becoming increasingly relevant in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic has been emphasized. …”

How to put forest and conservation genomics into motion for and with Indigenous communities? by Lyne Touchette, Jean-Michel Beaudoin, Nathalie Isabel, Nancy Gélinas, Ilga Porth

“…Sustainable management and conservation (SMC) projects for natural resources in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples using a genomics approach are increasing in number. Information and tools/applications derived from genomics can be useful to them, particularly in the context of climate change. …”
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Molecular mechanisms underlying Tao-Hong-Si-Wu decoction treating hyperpigmentation based on network pharmacology, Mendelian randomization analysis, and experimental verification by Jun Chen, Wenyi Ye

“…Context Hyperpigmentation, a common skin condition marked by excessive melanin production, currently has limited effective treatment options.Objective This study explores the effects of Tao-Hong-Si-Wu decoction (THSWD) on hyperpigmentation and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.Materials and methods We employed network pharmacology, Mendelian randomization, and molecular docking to identify THSWD’s hub targets and mechanisms against hyperpigmentation. …”
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Advancing Fair Division in Overseas Farmland Investment via Shapley Value by Chuan Yang, Meng Du, Xinhai Lu

“…Currently, a global hunger and malnutrition crisis is spreading throughout various regions worldwide. …”
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