Effects of Microstructured and Anti-Inflammatory-Coated Cochlear Implant Electrodes on Fibrous Tissue Growth and Neuronal Survival by Lennart Fibranz, Wiebke Behrends, Katharina Wulf, Stefan Raggl, Lisa Kötter, Thomas Eickner, Soeren Schilp, Thomas Lenarz, Gerrit Paasche

“…This seems to be amplified by the trauma model used in the current study. The impedances correlated with connective tissue growth near the electrode contacts. …”
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Deciphering the Dynamics of Non-Covalent Interactions Affecting Thermal Stability of a Protein: Molecular Dynamics Study on Point Mutant of Thermus thermophilus Isopropylmalate Deh... by Reetu Sharma, G Narahari Sastry

“…In contrast to wild type, the mutant shows significant increase in unique saltbridges, hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic contacts at 337 K. …”
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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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Climate change impact on the distribution and priority areas for conservation of Sterculia setigera Delile in Benin, West Africa by Rissicath Foumilayo Djaboutou, Séverin Biaou, Gérard Nounagnon Gouwakinnou, Christine A. I. Nougbodé Ouinsavi

“…Climate change poses a major threat to species distribution and habitat loss, while also contributing to biodiversity decrease. Understanding these effects along climatic gradients is crucial for guiding conservation and mitigating declines. …”
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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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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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Characteristics of the Epidemic Situation Associated with Acute Respiratory Viral Infections in the Russian Federation during the Pandemic Spread of COVID-19 by T. A. Semenenko, V. G. Akimkin, E. I. Burtseva, A. V. Nozdracheva, E. G. Simonova, A. V. Tutelyan, S. V. Ugleva, S. N. Kuzin

“…Aim of the study was to investigate the current manifestations of the epidemic process of ARVI and influenza, including in the context of a new coronavirus infection (COVID–19) pandemic, on the territory of Russia and in Moscow. …”
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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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EVALUATION OF THE DYNAMICS OF OCCLUSION RATIO DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PERMANENT BITE. by K.M. Lykhota

“…However, this method does not meet current requirements, because it reflects neither such parameters as the strength and timeliness of tooth contacts, nor contains information about the nature of occlusive violations. …”
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Peasantry in Samsun During the Development of Capitalism: The Results of a Field Study by Ezgi Turmuş Binici

“…The first inference indicates the weakening agricultural production in Samsun. The dramatic decrease in the peasant population and migration also shows the change in the dynamics of agricultural production over time. …”
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FEATURES OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE NATIONAL LABOR MARKET IN CONDITIONS OF MILITARY THREAT AND INTERNAL POPULATION DISPLACEMENT by Liudmyla Akimova, Gаlina Urchik

“…The most popular occupations in the labour market are sales managers and sales consultants, accountants, and drivers. 3) A decrease in labour demand during the war occurred in several occupations, but the most significant decrease in labour demand occurred in the IT sector. …”
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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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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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Clinical and epidemiological characteristic of chronic hepatitis C in the republic of Tyva by A. A. Saryglar, S. O. Dongak, A. D. Ibrohimova, K. E. Novak, E. V. Esaulenko

“…Over the past two years, the decrease in incidence in the Republic of Tyva is likely due to a decrease in the number of examinations, a decrease in patients seeking outpatient care, and insufficient screening in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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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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The impacts of perceived overqualification on employee performance: A case of chefs by Gökhan ONAT, Duygu Eren

“…As a result of the analysis made with the data collected, it was found that perceived overqualification negatively and significantly affects employee performance. In this context, as a result of this study, it can be said that employee performance may increase or decrease if the overqualification observed in chefs increases or decreases. …”
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Strategizing Soft Skills Resilience: A Holistic Approach to Mitigating COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Workforce Development by Mariia Vesolovska, Lyubomyr Shved

“…They also have a crucial impact on the economy, as the acquisition of soft skills contributes to the more efficient functioning of enterprises and the economy as a whole. However, in the current context, due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain difficulties have arisen in their development in countries around the world. …”
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Recent trends of snow avalanche regime in the Central Caucasus (Elbrus region as an example) by A. D. Oleinikov, N. A. Volodicheva

“…This is one of probable scenarios in the development of avalanche activity in the Greater Caucasus in the context of the current climate change.…”
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Monitoring ground temperature and deformation of the cast-in-place footings in permafrost regions on the Qinghai‒Tibet Plateau by Chao-Wei Wang, Yan-Hui You, Bin Yao, Bin Liu, Pei-Heng Guo, Lei Guo, Xin-Bin Wang, Qi-Hao Yu

“…The long-term stability of the cast-in-place footings in permafrost regions has received much attention due to its climate sensitivity. The current research lacks long-term data validation, especially in the context of climate change. …”
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