Does the degree of limitation in activities of daily living in geriatric patients influence the amount of care and case management required? An analysis from the RubiN project by Simone Gloystein, Heiko Krause, Sonja Laag, Neeltje van den Berg

“…Abstract Background The number of people in Germany over the age of 70 will increase significantly over the next 10 years. This will be accompanied by an increase in geriatric diseases and disabilities. …”
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Aligning visual imagery to the operator improves geospatial situation awareness in a single-display 360-degree periscope concept by Jason Bell, Zachary Howard, Stephen Pond, Troy Visser, Madison Fitzgerald, Megan Schmitt, Shayne Loft, Steph Michailovs

“…Using a simulated periscope operator task, the current study assessed whether the degree of display-operator alignment influences periscope operator geospatial situation awareness (SA). …”
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CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DRUGINDUCED INTERVALS QT AND QTC PROLONGATION by N. V. Furman, S. S. Shmatova

“…List of drugs that cause QT prolongation is constantly growing and being updated. The review contains current data on the clinical significance of the control of QT interval duration within drug therapy. …”
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Radiation-resistant photostructure for Schottky diode based on Cr/In2Hg3Te6 by A. A. Ashcheulov, A. V. Galochkin, I. S. Romanyuk, S. G. Dremluzhenko

“…For the optical systems operated in the increased radioactivity the photodetectors' application on In2Hg3Te6 crystal base characterized by a photosensitivity in the spectral range of 0,5–1,6 mm and also by increased radiation resistance to alpha, beta and gamma radiation is most acceptable. …”
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Comparison of the corrosion behavior and surface morphology of NiTi alloy and stainless steels in sodium chloride solution by Kožuh S., Vrsalović L., Gojić M., Gudić S., Kosec B.

“…The lowest corrosion current density has NiTi alloy and the extent of the passive range increased in the order AISI 316L stainless steel < NiTi alloy < X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 duplex stainless steel. …”
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THE PAYG VARIANT VERSUS THE FULLY FUNDED VARIANT IN CONFIGURING AN EFFECTIVE PENSION SYSTEM by CIPRIAN PANZARU

“…Now, the Romanian system of pensions based the principle of social solidarity (support by those who have an income now for the people who worked in the past) known as a „pay as you go” system – PAYG has demonstrated its limits, especially due to the current demographic context. This system is an un-funded one not based on economizing. …”
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USE OF AGRICULTURAL POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY/GROWTH by Ana-Maria IFRIM, Marius-Mihai MICU, Oana-Raluca RUSU, Catalin Ionut SILVESTRU, Cristina Vasilica ICOCIU

“…In the current context, after a pandemic that has left traces in all socio-economic fields and during major geo-political problems, Basic research is needed in order to identify directions for rapid and sustainable socio-economic recovery. …”
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The role of nutritional fiber deficiency in the pathogenesis and course of gastroesophageal reflux disease by S. V. Morozov, Yu. A. Kucheryavyy, M. D. Kukushkina

“…Aim of the Review. To analyze current data about possible influence of nutritional fiber on the course of GERD.Key points. …”
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Traditional Knowledge and Conservation Priorities of Eurasian Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) in Finland by T. Mustonen

“…The convergence of observations points to the decline of this iconic mammal of northern forests and increased migration to urban habitats. Red squirrels are not currently seen as being of great relevance to conservation efforts, despite their central role in spreading seeds and in boreal predator–prey food chains. …”
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Complicated history with huge potential: Israeli-Japanese relations’ development by D. А. Maryasis, E. A. Iakimova

“…The study’s analysis of historical factors, primarily the Japanese Empire’s attitude towards Jewry, reveals that no significant obstacles existed before diplomatic relations were established to hinder current bilateral and multilateral interaction. Moreover, Japan’s Prime Minister Abe Shinzō relied on positive past experiences to foster increased contacts between Tokyo and Jerusalem. …”
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Climate change and the size of glaciers in the Kuznetsky Alatau Mountains between 1975 and 2015 by M. M. Adamenko, Ya. M. Gutak, V. A. Antonova

“…These climatic changes did cause corresponding reactions of glaciers in the area. The analysis of current changes in the glacio-nival systems demonstrated that different morphological types of glaciers reacted to the current climate change in different ways. …”
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Scientific and Technological Development of Egypt in the XXI Century by VOLKOV Sergey Nikolaevich

“…The author analyzes the scientific and technological development of modern Egypt, which the country’s leadership considers to be one of the main means for building a knowledge economy and ensuring national sovereignty. The current Constitution of Egypt contains a provision on the priority development of science and technology, as well as the obligation of the state to increase the share of spending for these purposes to 1% of GDP. …”
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Sustainable Innovations in Steam Generation for Food Sterilization Processes: A Review by Atheer Abdul Amir Al-Mtury, Sabah Malik Al-Shatty, Asaad R. Al-Hilphy, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor

“…The current review aimed to identify the recent developments in sustainable steam generation and its applications in food sterilization. …”
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Sustainable Innovations in Steam Generation for Food Sterilization Processes: A Review by Atheer Abdul Amir Al-Mtury, Sabah Malik Al-Shatty, Asaad R. Al-Hilphy, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor

“…The current review aimed to identify the recent developments in sustainable steam generation and its applications in food sterilization. …”
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Peasantry in Samsun During the Development of Capitalism: The Results of a Field Study by Ezgi Turmuş Binici

“…It evaluates the effects of the increasing dependence of the peasantry on the market in the context of capitalist transformation from agriculture to industrialization, based on the field research conducted in the villages. …”
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THE PALESTINIAN PROBLEM IN THE MIDDLE EAST POLICY OF THE USSR / RUSSIA by T. V. Nosenko, V. A. Isaev, E. S. Melkumyan

“…The article reveals the stages in the formation of the USSR policy in the field of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict resolution, the features of the developed policy and practical conclusions that could be useful in advancing the current Middle East policy of the Russian Federation. …”
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MXene-Assisted Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Doped Strontium Titanium Nanoparticles by Muhammad Qaiser Manzoor, Syed Irfan, null Anwar-ul-Haq, Xuyang Shi

“…The value of specific capacitance for the hybrid tested via galvanostatic charge-discharge showed an increased value of 23 Fg‒1 at the current density of 1 Ag-1. …”
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Digital Development of Economic Systems in BRICS Countries by Sergey V. Ponomarev, Alexander Yu. Usanov, Ilya E. Pokamestov, Natalia I. Kuzmenko

“…The authors analyzed the current dynamics of the digital development in the BRICS countries and assessed the ability of digital technologies to compensate for the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the BRICS economy. …”

The Middle Space: On Blogs and Beyond in Blended Learning by Liat Biberman-Shalev, Nurit Chamo

“…As blended learning (BL) is becoming a new normal in the context of higher education, there is a growing need to attune pedagogies to this context. …”
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Livestock Farming Adoption in Rural Bangladesh: Determinants and Impacts on Household Income and Women's Dietary Diversity by Toma Deb Nath, Arindam Biswas, Sheikh Faruk Ahmed

“…Thus, the current study investigated the determinants and impacts of livestock farming adoption on household income and women's dietary diversity. …”
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