Application of urinary peptide-biomarkers in trauma patients as a predictive tool for prognostic assessment, treatment and intervention timing by Gökmen Aktas, Felix Keller, Justyna Siwy, Agnieszka Latosinska, Harald Mischak, Jorge Mayor, Jan Clausen, Michaela Wilhelmi, Vesta Brauckmann, Stephan Sehmisch, Tarek Omar Pacha

“…CE-MS peptidome analysis identified 191 significantly altered peptides in severely injured patients. A consistent increase in the abundance of peptides from A1AT, AHSG, and HBA1 was observed, while peptides derived from PIGR and UROM were consistently decreased. …”
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Study of the functional diagram and algorithm of tracking system for electrodynamic braking of DC electric train by V. A. Baranov, I. P. Vikulov, A. A. Kiselev, A. S. Maznev

“…One of the key ways to save operating costs in suburban traffic on lines electrified with direct current is to increase the return of electric energy when the drivers use the regenerative braking mode.Electrodynamic braking control systems that track the magnitude of the voltage of the contact network  can increase the percentage of return of electric energy from the use of regenerative braking due to the rapid redistribution of energy generated by traction motors. …”
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Supporting self-management with an internet intervention for low back pain in primary care: a RCT (SupportBack 2) by Adam W A Geraghty, Taeko Becque, Lisa C Roberts, Jonathan Hill, Nadine E Foster, Lucy Yardley, Beth Stuart, David A Turner, Gareth Griffiths, Frances Webley, Lorraine Durcan, Alannah Morgan, Stephanie Hughes, Sarah Bathers, Stephanie Butler-Walley, Simon Wathall, Gemma Mansell, Malcolm White, Firoza Davies, Paul Little

“…Some described the perceived limitations of the telephone method and lack of physical contact. Others felt that the telephone contact increased the activation of the participants. …”
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Lysozyme functionalized zinc-oxide nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial assessment against Staphylococcus aureus with futuristic application in wastewater... by Suneeti Singh, Pavni Rekhi, Jewel Mary Saju

“…Since nanoparticle-based biosensors have a higher sensitivity for detecting bacteria than conventional detection techniques, they have become increasingly prevalent. In this context, the current study reports zinc oxide nanoparticles functionalized with lysozyme (ZnO@LY NPs) via a modified oxidation-reduction mechanism, followed by an assessment of their antibacterial activity. …”
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Nomophobia, phubbing, and deficient sleep patterns in college students by Margit Julia Guerra Ayala, Olga María Alegre de la Rosa, Maria Amparo del Pilar Chambi Catacora, Elizabeth Vargas Onofre, Edith Cari Checa, Débora Díaz Flores

“…In the current context, excessive mobile device use has led to new issues, such as nomophobia—an irrational fear of being without a mobile phone—and phubbing, which involves ignoring nearby people in favor of using one’s phone. …”
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Molecular mechanisms and potential implications of ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and disulfidptosis in septic lung injury by Jiaxin Li, Han Liu, Zhitao Shan, Kezhuo Zhong, Qun Liang, Qun Liang

“…This review provides an extensive discussion of these RCD pathways within the context of sepsis-induced lung injury. We begin by summarizing the current state of knowledge in septic lung injury, emphasizing inflammatory, immunological, and oxidative stress mechanisms. …”
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A GIS-based multicriteria decision support system for natural gas distribution planning by Carolina Lino Martins, João Batista Sarmento dos Santos-Neto, Eduarda Asfora Frej, Lucas Borges Leal da Silva, Adiel Teixeira de Almeida

“…Abstract In the current era of energy transition, the emergence of new technologies and increasing energy demand have led to significant changes in the energy sector. …”
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Proper performance of duties that ensure the adversarial nature of criminal proceedings in Russia by E. N. Petukhov, M. A. Neymark

“…A problematic situation in criminal proceedings is revealed in the form of imperfection of the means intended to achieve his appointment in the context of the implementation of the adversarial legal regime. …”
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Modeling marine microplastic emissions in Life Cycle Assessment: characterization factors for biodegradable polymers and their application in a textile case study by Felicitas Pellengahr, Elena Corella-Puertas, Elena Corella-Puertas, Valérie Mattelin, Nadim Saadi, Francesca Bertella, Anne-Marie Boulay, Yvonne van der Meer

“…However, current LCA modeling is not considering the potential impacts of plastic emissions on the biosphere. …”
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Psychological mechanisms of destructive manipulation and strategies for preventing digital fraud by M.I. Rozenova, A.S. Ognev, E.V. Likhacheva

“… <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Context and relevance</strong>. The complex and international nature of the economic, social, moral and psychological damage caused by digital fraud, and its size, determines the search for ways to counteract and improve the safety of human activities in the digital environment. …”
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Unveiling the hidden threat of microplastic in paper cups and tea bags: a critical review of their exacerbation and alarming concern in India by Vineet Kumar, Pradeep Verma

“…Abstract Microplastic pollution has become a widespread and pressing concern globally due to its increasing  accumulation and hidden threat to human health, wildlife, and the environment. …”
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Advancements in Ti₃C₂ MXene-Integrated Various Metal Hydrides for Hydrogen Energy Storage: A Review by Adem Sreedhar, Jin-Seo Noh

“…The current world is increasingly focusing on renewable energy sources with strong emphasis on the economically viable use of renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions and safeguard human health. …”
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Public Investment in Human Capital and Economic Growth in Algeria: An empirical study using ARDL approach by Mohamed Ramli, Faiçal Boutayeba, Azzeddine Nezai

“…Scholars strongly argued the crucial importance of investing in human capital to spur growth. In this context, the current paper tends to assess the impact of public spending devoted to human capital components on economic growth in Algeria. …”
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Teacher Professional Development Models and Practices in Foreign Educational Systems by L. Yu. Gracheva, E. R. Bagramyan, М. N. Tsygankova, Т. Ts. Dugarova, N. N. Sheveleva

“…The present research analyses approaches and models used in the training and continuing professional development of teachers in Hong Kong and Finland.The aim of the current article is to identify the meaningful issues of the formation of a teacher growth national system in the context of the best foreign experiences, as well as to reveal the possibilities, which allow applying these effective experiences to Russian realities.Methodology and research methods. …”
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The role of mast cells in allergic rhinitis by Jin Zhang, Xiaofei Xie, Ruixia Ma, Peng Liu

“…The complex interplay between mast cells, their mediators, and the immune system in the context of AR is still not fully elucidated. Moreover, the specific mechanisms underlying the recruitment and activation of mast cell progenitor cells in the nasal mucosa remain poorly understood. …”
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Monitoring the Level of Digital Transformation in Education: Indexes and Technologies by V. V. Sviridova

“…Digital transformation is the foundation of global and national economic growth. Currently, a strategic direction has been adopted in the field of digital transformation of education until 2030, which belongs to the field of activity of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. …”
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Facilitating Advance Care Planning Conversations Among Patients With Cancer and Their Care Partners Utilizing a Conversation Game: A Pilot Study by Kylee Kimbel, Michael Hayes, Morgan Bucher, William A. Calo, Tullika Garg, Monika Joshi, Hannah Kuntz, Terrence E. Murphy, Erika VanDyke, Emily Wasserman, Lauren J. Van Scoy

“…ABSTRACT Background Patients with cancer should engage in decision‐making throughout the course of their illness and treatment. Current guidelines recommend early, frequent advance care planning (ACP) conversations among clinicians, patients, and care partners (CPs) and advance directive (AD) completion. …”
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Factors Influencing Online Health Information Acquisition Behavior of Rural Elderly Groups in Western China: A Field Study from the Guanzhong Region of Shaanxi Province by Zheng WANG, Miao ZHUANG, Yudi ZHANG, Yaqi ZHANG

“…This study aims to explore the factors influencing the online health information access behavior of the elderly in rural areas of western China, with the aim of improving the current situation of this group's access to information, increasing the efficiency of their access to health information, narrowing the digital divide, and providing references for promoting the "Healthy China 2030" strategy. …”
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Lightweight GAN-Assisted Class Imbalance Mitigation for Apple Flower Bud Detection by Wenan Yuan, Peng Li

“…Generative adversarial networks (GANs), an emerging deep learning research topic, are able to learn from existing data distributions and generate similar synthetic data, which might serve as valid training data for improving object detectors. The current study investigated the utility of lightweight unconditional GAN in addressing weak object detector class performance by incorporating synthetic data into real data for model retraining, under an agricultural context. …”
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Interaction of university students with educational content in the conditions of information educational environment by E. G. Belyakova, I. G. Zakharova

“…The urgency of the problem is enhanced in the context of the integration of formal and non-formal education, its personalisation in an open information environment and the individualisation of education through the practice of individual educational trajectories.The aim of the present research was to identify the current state of interaction of university students with educational content.Methodology and research methods. …”
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