Impact of imported COVID-19 cases on South Korea’s response: variant transitions and regional patterns (2020–2023) by Haram Seo, Minchan Choi, Gerardo Chowell, Hyosun Lee, Byul Nim Kim, Sunmi Lee

“…Results The findings reveal a significant increase in imported cases during the transition from the Delta to Omicron variants, highlighting the increased transmissibility of Omicron and its impact on imported case numbers. …”
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Enhanced weathering of kimberlite residues in a field experiment: implications for carbon removal quantification and mine waste valorization by Zivi R. Schaffer, Kwon Rausis, Ian M. Power, Carlos Paulo

“…Coinciding with increases in Mg and Si, dissolved inorganic carbon increased in porewaters with kimberlite dosage (amended: 64–118 mg C/L, control: 56 ± 14 mg C/L), demonstrating CO2 solubility trapping. …”
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Effect of plasma-activated water on body weight, behavior, biochemical profile, intestinal microbiota, and liver and kidney histopathology in mice by Ghada Abd El-Reda, Usama T. Mahmoud, Manal A. M. Mahmoud, Fatma Abo Zakaib Ali, Fatma M. Abdel-Maksoud, Fayez M. El-Hossary

“…However, its safety and long-term effects require further investigation. Therefore, the current study was designed to evaluate the impact of PAW oral gavage on body weight, food intake, behavior (tail suspension test and open field test), internal organs relative weight, blood biochemical indicators, intestinal microbiota and liver and kidney histopathology in 10-week-old female mice (n = 30). …”
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Performance and emission prediction using ANN (artificial neural network) on H2-assisted Garcinia gummi-gutta biofuel doped with nano additives by Harish Venu, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Tiong Sieh Kiong, N. M. Razali, Hua-Rong Wei, T. M. Yunus Khan, Naif Almakayeel, M. A. Kalam, Erdem Cuce

“…Abstract The current work focuses on utilization of ANN (artificial neural network) for the prediction of performance and tailpipe emissions of Garcinia gummigutta methyl ester (GGME) enriched with H2 and TiO2 nano additives. …”
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The State and the Prospects of the Development of Innovative Activity in the Russian Federation in the XXI Century by A. A. Varushchenko, N. A. Vladimirov

“…Global spending on innovation continues to grow, and the share of business in it is increasing. The relevance of this topic is also due to the acceleration of the processes of digital transformation of the Russian and international economy, which is why the need to create conditions for innovation, information and communication technologies is increasing. …”
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Trends and Prospects in Educational Modernisation: A Hermeneutic Approach by A. F. Zakirova, Ye. N. Volodina

“…To overcome this situation and to break this deadlock, a profound reconsideration of the values underlying mechanisms of reform is required, taking into account multifaceted personal, social, national and universal relations, as well as unity of content, forms and means of education.The aims of the research were identified as follows: to analyse the current trends of modernisation in comprehensive schools and higher educational establishments; to justify humanistic mechanisms for improving the modernisation in the context of language education, which performs personally developing and socialising functions under ideological pluralism and opposition of value systems.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Integrated meta-analysis and network pharmacology analysis: evaluation of Zhigancao decoction as treatment for diabetic cardiomyopathy by Kangshou Ji, Kangshou Ji, Meizi Han, Mingqian Yang, Qian Xu, Yan Zhang, Yan Zhang

“…In addition, the ZGCD showed potential in reducing the occurrence of adverse events. In the context of network pharmacology, five constituents of ZGCD—namely lysine, quercetin, gamma-aminobutyric acid, stigmasterol, and beta-sitosterol—are posited to exert anti-diabetic cardiomyopathy (anti-DCM) effects through interactions with the molecular targets ASS1, SERPINE1, CACNA2D1, AVP, APOB, ICAM1, EGFR, TNNC1, F2, F10, IGF1, TNNI2, CAV1, INSR, and INS. …”
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Sala de aula invertida com Tecnologias Digitais e Ferramenta Metacognitiva para potencializar as aulas do Ensino Superior / Flipped classroom with digital technologies and metacogn... by Caroline Medeiros Martins de Almeida, Camila Maria Bandeira Scheunemann, Paulo Tadeu Campos Lopes

“…A utilização do material autossuficiente baseado nas tecnologias digitais auxiliou os alunos na apreensão dos conceitos de fibromialgia, pois oferecia o conteúdo de modo organizado, atendendo as necessidades dos estudantes. /// In the current digital context, students are increasingly involved by digital technologies in their daily lives, which drives their insertion in the educational field, at different levels of education, in order to make classes more attractive, interesting and dynamic. …”

Optimizing a Novel Smartphone App to Prevent Postpartum Depression Adapted From an Evidence-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program: Qualitative Study by Adam K Lewkowitz, Melissa Guillen, Katrina Ursino, Rackeem Baker, Liana Lum, Cynthia L Battle, Crystal Ware, Nina K Ayala, Melissa Clark, Megan L Ranney, Emily S Miller, Kate M Guthrie

“…Participants’ suggestions to improve MBapp were categorized within the FRAME as adaptations that improved either content or context to optimize reach, retention, engagement, and fit for end users. …”
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La transferencia y difusión del conocimiento en el entrenamiento deportivo: una revisión de alcance (The transfer and dissemination of knowledge in sports training: a scoping revie... by Boryi Alexander Becerra Patiño, Jack Billy Escorcia-Clavijo

“…Objective. To establish the current state of knowledge transfer and diffusion in sports training. …”
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Presentation of Financial Assets in the Statistics of Foreign Economic Relations by V. N. Salin, L. Yu. Arhangelskaya, O. G. Tretyakova

“…The paper identifies the main directions for the statisticalstudy of financial assets, based on current international standards, taking into account national practice. …”
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Nonthionamide Drugs for the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism: From Present to Future by Nattakarn Suwansaksri, Lukana Preechasuk, Tada Kunavisarut

“…NTADs include iodine-containing compounds, lithium carbonate, perchlorate, glucocorticoid, and cholestyramine. …”
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Effectiveness of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy after Traumatic Brain Injury in the Intensive Care Unit by Stephanie Hellweg

“…Physiotherapy and occupational therapy are frequently administered in intensive care units (ICUs) after traumatic brain injury (TBI) to promote recovery. The increasing economic pressure and the growing need for evidence of therapeutic effectiveness are reasons for reviewing the currently available scientific data. …”
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Control Shift by Theodora Chatzi Rodopoulou

“…The aim of this dissertation is to explore the potential of enhancement of the Industrial Heritage Reuse through the identification and analysis of its influencing Aspects, under the light of the contemporary theoretical conservation concepts, the current demands of the field of practice and the rising challenges of the 21st century context. …”
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Cost-effective screening strategy to prevent venous thromboembolism in combined oral contraceptive users by Jonathan Douxfils, Jonathan Douxfils, Jonathan Douxfils

“…Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) increase VTE risk by 2- to 6-fold, resulting in approximately 22,925 cases annually in the European Economic Area (EEA). …”
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Features of Paradigm for forming anti-cataclysmic instruments for preventing aggressive interstate conflicts – artificial intelligence (AI) in terms of ensuring objective personnel... by B. M. Andrushkiv, L. S. Golovkova, N. B. Kyrych, O. B. Pohajdak, K. Hannouf

“…The article shows that in the context of the Ukrainian military economy, one of the main factors of efficiency of defence work, production and social development is the managerial tools and high-quality personnel which currently being formed in the sectoral and territorial areas, as well as humanism and scientific validity of managerial decisions in the field of interstate partnership relations. …”
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Incorporation of amoxicillin-loaded microspheres in mineral trioxide aggregate cement: an in vitro study by Fábio Rocha Bohns, Vicente Castelo Branco Leitune, Isadora Martini Garcia, Bruna Genari, Nélio Bairros Dornelles, Silvia Stanisçuaski Guterres, Fabrício Aulo Ogliari, Mary Anne Sampaio de Melo, Fabrício Mezzomo Collares

“…When mixed with amoxicillin-loaded microspheres, the setting times of both test materials significantly increased. The diametral tensile strength of cement containing microspheres at 5% was similar to control. …”
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Characterization, Conservation, and Breeding of Winter Squash (<i>Cucurbita moschata</i> Duchesne): Case Study of the Collection Maintained at the Federal University of Viçosa Vege... by Derly José Henriques da Silva, Ronaldo Silva Gomes, Ronaldo Machado Júnior, Cleverson Freitas de Almeida, Rebeca Lourenço de Oliveira, Dalcirlei Pinheiro Albuquerque, Santina Rodrigues Santana

“…Studies on <i>C. moschata</i> germplasm have reported high variability, particularly in Brazil. Currently, Brazil maintains six <i>Cucurbita</i> germplasm collections, kept in research and teaching institutions. …”
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Converse effects of warming and reclamation on methane uptake in alpine meadows by Jing Huang, Guozheng Hu, Hasbagan Ganjurjav, Qingzhu Gao, Yubao Sha, Zheng Li, Guoxu Ji, Huihui Liu, Ling Han, Shicheng He, Jun Yan, Youxia Wang, Wendong Xie, Elise S. Gornish

“…Warming promoted CH4 uptake by increasing soil nutrient content and increasing the activities of methane monooxygenase and soil sucrase. …”
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Efficiency and heat transport processes of low-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage systems: new insights from global sensitivity analyses by Luka Tas, Niels Hartog, Martin Bloemendal, David Simpson, Tanguy Robert, Robin Thibaut, Le Zhang, Thomas Hermans

“…Thick productive aquifer layers have been targeted first, as these are the most promising hydrogeological context for ATES. Regardless, there is currently an increasing trend to target more complex aquifers such as low-transmissivity and alluvial aquifers or fractured rock formations. …”
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