A review of the landscape of agroecology policies towards transforming food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa by Kevin Okoth Ouko, Cherine Lando Yugi, Modock Odiwuor Oketch, Jimmy Brian Mboya, Robert John Ogola, Mavindu Muthoka, Dick Chune Midamba

“…Sustainability serves as a normative principle in the context of food policy but also represents a hotly debated arena. …”
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Decatecholaminization of Septic Shock Patients in Intensive Care Unit: an Economic Assessment in the Italian Setting by Alfredo Del Gaudio, Assunta Caiazza, Luana Bortone, Sonia Tomasso, Ilaria Bozzari, Laura Vincenzi, Gianluca Furneri, Luigi Tritapepe

“…Additionally, beta-blockers can help prevent increased heart rate resulting from sepsis treatments. …”
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Operation of a wind turbine permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) for ancillary frequency support services by Aras Ghafoor, Judith Apsley, Dlzar Al Kez, Siniša Djurović

“…However, controlled WT over-rating could also be used to deliver additional power in high wind conditions, but remains as of yet unexplored in the context of ancillary service provision. This paper proposes a new enhanced power recovery through overload (EPRO) strategy, combining pitch angle and field weakening controllers for overspeed/overload operation while considering the thermal state of the generator to exploit its thermal rating margin for increased power flow. …”
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The Concept of Sovereignty Through Space and Time by Ksenia Radchenkova

“…This phenomenon is especially evident in contexts where Westernization is perceived as a potential threat to the “sovereign equality” of nations. …”
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy for intestinal dysplasia and neoplasia detection and management in Crohn’s disease: when and how? by Tommaso Pessarelli, Alessandra Piagnani, Gian Eugenio Tontini, Gian Eugenio Tontini, Irene Maria Bambina Bergna, Arnaldo Amato

“…This review summarizes current evidence on the role of lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, as well as small bowel capsule endoscopy and device assisted enteroscopy, in this context. …”
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USE OF INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE IN THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES by Maryna V. Kovbatiuk, Ivanna I. Strilok, Viktoriya V. Shklyar, George O. Kovbatiuk

“…Therefore, the article explores the importance of this integration in the context of globalized markets, emphasizing its role in increasing competitiveness, introducing innovations and making operational and strategic decisions. …”
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159 Benefits of career development grant coaching groups for early career clinical and translational investigators beyond funding success by Sudeshna De, Kharma Foucher

“…Funding confidence in securing funding also increased from 40.8 ± 19.1 to 64.0 ± 20.7 (p  =  0.003). …”
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Combined Oral Contraceptives for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: <i>Pro</i> and <i>Contra</i> (Review) by I. A. Mazerkina, I. G. Davydov, O. S. Alyautdina

“…This study aimed to review current data on the use of COCs in PCOS, focusing on the rationality of prescribing, the main risks of using COCs, and the measures to minimise these risks.DISCUSSION. …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic factor in patients with acute pulmonary embolism on the background of oncological disease by V.Y. Tseluyko, N.H. Shylo

“…Background. Current risk stratification methods for patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) in the context of malignancy do not account for all factors influencing disease course and prognosis. …”
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Unravelling the nexus of stroke and dementia: Deciphering the role of secondary neurodegeneration in orchestrating cognitive decline by Shannon M. Stuckey, Rebecca J. Hood, Lin Kooi Ong, Isabella M. Bilecki, Lyndsey E. Collins‐Praino, Renée J. Turner

“…Hence, in this review, we present the current understanding of PSCI and PSD in the context of SND and outline how remote anatomical and molecular changes may drive the development of these conditions.…”
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HIV and Bone Disease: A Perspective of the Role of microRNAs in Bone Biology upon HIV Infection by Fabiola E. Del Carpio-Cano, Raul A. DeLa Cadena, Bassel E. Sawaya

“…This review focuses on HIV-induced osteoporosis within the context of microRNAs (miRNAs) by reviewing first basic concepts of bone biology as well as current knowledge of the role of miRNAs in bone development. …”
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Understanding How, Why and for Whom Link Work Interventions Promote Access in Community Healthcare Settings in the United Kingdom: A Realist Review by Rebecca Golby, Fiona Lobban, Louise Laverty, Kyriakos Velemis, Vishal R. Aggarwal, Katherine Berry, Abby Morris, Emma Elliott, Rebecca Harris, Al Ross, Carolyn A. Chew‐Graham, Miranda Budd, Linda McGowan, David Shiers, Neil Caton, Chris Lodge, Paul French, Robert Griffiths, Jasper Palmier‐Claus

“…Conclusion Although link work interventions are increasingly utilised across community healthcare settings, the contexts in which they operate vary considerably, triggering a range of mechanisms. …”
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Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia by Ng Kean Jhun, Zalina Shari, Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan

“…Addressing gaps in public participation frameworks, it explores how increased engagement can improve social sustainability within Malaysia’s unique socio-political context. …”
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Impact of adding wheat and poultry by-product meal to the diet on broiler carcass traits, production performance, and physical pellet quality by Omid Ahmadauli, Mohsen Daneshyar, Sina Payvastegan, Amir Attar, Gholamreza Najafi, Mohammad Reza Abdollahi

“…Conversely, in diets containing 10 % and 20 % wheat, PDI decreased by adding 4 % PBM. …”
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Petal stomata of Hemerocallis citrina Baroni are sensitive to abscisic acid by Lei Gong, Lei Gong, Ye Hua, Ye Hua, Yun-Yun Su, Yun-Yun Su, Bo Zhang, Bo Zhang, Li-Ting Yao, Li-Ting Yao, Basmah M. Alharbi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Md. Mahadi Hasan

“…The study showed that stomata are primarily located in the lower epidermis of the petals, arranged in a strip near the central vein, and exhibit relatively low density; the guard cells contain a large number of chloroplasts. Exogenous ABA induced stomatal closure in the petal stomata, and the gas exchange assay indicated that stomatal conductance decreased when exogenous ABA was introduced into the transpiration stream. …”
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Evaluation of Breast Vascular Calcifications as a Predictor for Coronary Artery Calcification by D. A. Bazhenova, O. S. Puchkova, E. A. Mershina, V. E. Sinitsyn

“…Cardiovascular diseases are one of the main causes of death among women, and current prevention paradigms may not be sufficient in this group. …”
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Pedagogical Training of Higher Education Teachers and its Effects by Andreia Veiga, Tatiana Sanches, Mariana Gaio Alves

“… This study aimed to analyse the consequences of the pedagogical training of higher education teachers reported in scientific literature in the context of the transformations associated with the Bologna Process. …”
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Home Health Care Providers’ Readiness to Care for Children and Youth With Complex Medical Conditions: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Joanne Tay, Margaret Saari, Adam Mulcaster, Edward Cruz

“…However, families continue providing the bulk of care, often at great personal costs. As care complexity increases, so does the reliance on home care providers. …”
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Research status and prospects of treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma by ZHAO Kaile, WANG Lei, GENG Jianxiong, CUI Chengwei, YU Yan

“…Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is strongly associated with a history of asbestos exposure and is characterized by high malignancy, high mortality, and poor prognosis. Current treatments for MPM are limited and generally suboptimal, resulting in a median overall survival (OS) of approximately one year for MPM patients. …”
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Student Mental Health in UK Higher Education Institutions: Protocol for a Scoping Review of Trends, Gaps, and Research Directions by Nicola Cogan, Aja Murray, Emily Long, Maria Gardani, Michelle O'Toole, Menchie Leung, Stella Kyratzi, Jelena Milicev, Katie Dryburgh, Chloe Bolota, Lacey Ho

“…Current literature remains fragmented, with limited synthesis comparing national contexts. …”
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