The first Lithuanian Archaeological expedition in Afghanistan by Aleksiejus Luchtanas, Ramunė Butrimaitė

“…Many of the surveyed cultural valuables are not only undescribed and unregistered, but are also under the destruction of illegal excavations, natural forces, and farming. …”
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Shoulder and Hip Range of Motion and Strength Changes Throughout a Season in College Softball Players by Cameron R Guy, Giorgio Zeppieri Jr., Michelle L Bruner, Katie Davis, Kevin W Farmer

“… # Results Over a season, position players demonstrated an increase in all ROM metrics in both shoulders, except dominant IR, and a decrease in ER strength at the shoulder bilaterally (p\<0.05). They also showed decreased ROM in all metrics across both hips (p\<0.05). …”
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Zakat-based urban farming: A tool for poverty alleviation, community empowerment, financial inclusion, and food security by Kinan Salim, Baharom Abdul Hamid, Ziyaad Mahomed, Wiaam Hassan

“…The primary objective of this research is to design and pilot test a practical model that not only generates consistent financial income, but also bolsters food security and advances financial inclusion. …”
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The evolutionary dynamics of plastic foraging and its ecological consequences: a resource-consumer model by Ledru, Léo, Garnier, Jimmy, Guillot, Océane, Faou, Erwan, Noûs, Camille, Ibanez, Sébastien

“…Faced with a sudden environmental change, PF promoted community stability directly and also indirectly through its effects on functional diversity. …”
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Development of sugar- and fat-reduced pulse cookies with improved predicted glycemic behavior by Xinying Suo, Marianna Tagliasco, Matteo Bonfini, Laura Bonfili, Oscar Moreno Araiza, Anna Baggio, Anna Maria Eleuteri, Nicoletta Pellegrini, Elena Vittadini

“…Developed cookies had higher protein and fiber contents, reduced sugar (∼45 - 50 % reduction), and saturated fats (∼77 - 80 % reduction) and also had a lower predicted glycemic index compared to traditional cookies. …”
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Non-target effects of ten essential oils on the egg parasitoid Trichogramma evanescens by van Oudenhove, Louise, Cazier, Aurélie, Fillaud, Marine, Lavoir, Anne-Violette, Fatnassi, Hicham, Perez, Guy, Calcagno, Vincent

“…Anise, Fennel, Basil, Coriander, Oregano, Peppermint and Thyme EOs are particularly toxic and drastically reduce the emergence rate of T. evanescens. Most EOs also affect parasitoid behavior: (i) Basil, Coriander, Oregano, Peppermint, Mugwort and Thyme EOs are highly repellent for naive female parasitoids; (ii) Anise and Fennel EOs can have repellent or attractive effects depending on strains; and (iii) Sweet orange, Oregano and Rosemary EOs have no detectable impact on orientation behavior. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Utility and Efficacy of Ozone Therapy versus Laser Therapy in Periarthritis Shoulder by Sunil Kumar, Harish Kumar, Prashant Pratap Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Vyutpanna Mishra, Ishan Ahmad

“…In the laser group, there is also a decline in DASH scores from the pretreatment score of 57.56–23.34 at 6 months. …”
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Armed violent conflict and healthcare-seeking behavior for maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. by Gbadebo Collins Adeyanju, Pia Schrage, Rabiu Ibrahim Jalo, Liliana Abreu, Max Schaub

“…While armed violent conflict disproportionately affects children's health compared to maternal health, it is noteworthy that exposure to such conflicts may inadvertently also lead to positive outcomes.<h4>Prospero registration number</h4>CRD42023484004.…”
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Unlocking Sustainability through Supply Chain Visibility by Md Mehedi Hasan Emon, Tahsina Khan

“…By fostering a culture of real-time information sharing through ICTs, companies can optimize operational efficiency. The research also underscores the importance of tailored approaches to product complexity, providing practical guidance for navigating diverse product portfolios. …”
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Obesity as a risk factor for COVID-19 breakthrough infection among the fully vaccinated urban population of South Gujarat – A retrospective cohort study by Mayank Jha, Pratham Kholwadwala, Vatsal Kalariya, Mamta Rani, Jayant Patel, Hitesh Shah, Rushikesh Shukla

“…Interpretation and Conclusions: We can conclude that not only obesity is a risk factor but also it increases the severity of COVID-19 infection.…”
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Investigation of the association between circulating inflammatory proteins and encephalitis risk in Europeans by two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis by Yanwei Liu, Xilong Wang, Qiang Zhao, Jun Wei, Shiqiang Yang

“…BackgroundCytokines are powerful immune response factors that operate at inflammation sites and are also found in the blood. Nevertheless, research on encephalitis and these circulating inflammatory proteins is quite limited.MethodsThis study investigated the potential causal effects of 91 circulating inflammatory proteins on three different types of encephalitis using a two-sample Mendelian randomisation analysis. …”
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Investigation on heat transfer mechanism simulation and structure optimization design of hydraulic turbine bearing semi-ring cooler by Yongfei Wang, Yinhui Cai, Jian Zhang, Zhenyu Chen, Chenhao Li, Weipeng Sun

“…The pressure, velocity, and other parameters of cooler are also improved after both types of optimization compared to the prototype. …”
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Attracting pollinators vs escaping herbivores: eco-evolutionary dynamics of plants confronted with an ecological trade-off by Yacine, Youssef, Loeuille, Nicolas

“…Beyond maintenance, our work suggests that it might also have fueled the diversification process itself.…”
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What integrated care means from an older person’s perspective? A scoping review protocol by Amy Marshall, Manasi Murthy Mittinty, Gillian Harvey

“…Reference lists of selected articles will also be searched for similar articles. Two experienced researchers will conduct an initial search of the literature to identify relevant articles. …”
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Utilization of bauxite residue as fine aggregate for the development of structural concrete: An approach towards sustainable construction materials by Gali Kusumanjali, S. Tejas, Amit Chatterjee, Dinakar Pasla

“…These applications not only address environmental concerns associated with red mud disposal but also promote the development of innovative and eco-friendly construction materials.…”
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GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE VS HUMANS IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING CORPORATE IDENTITY ELEMENTS by Kateryna P. Osadcha, Maryna V. Osadcha

“…The technologies of generative artificial intelligence have already been used by people to perform not only intellectual tasks, but also creative ones, in particular in the field of design. …”
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Funcionalidad familiar y depresión en estudiantes universitarios en el Departamento del César by María Margarita Tirado Vides, Miladys Paola Redondo Marín, Gloria Hernández Mieles, Luz Karine Jiménez Ruiz, Martha Esther Guerra Muñoz

“…Los hallazgos descriptivos evidenciaron la presencia de signos de depresión y disfuncionalidad familiar en un alto porcentaje de estudiantes, se evidencia también la presencia de casos clínicos de depresión en mujeres más que en hombres. …”
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Determinant Factors in Purchasing Decisions on Uncertified Halal Food Products: Study on Indonesian Students in Taiwan by Viera Nu'riza Pratiwi, Endah Budi Permana Putri, Sa’bania Hari Rahajeng, Paramita Viantry, Rakha Ramadhana A.B.

“…Furthermore, perceived behavioral control plays a significant role, reflecting individuals’ perceived ability to access and acquire uncertified halal products. Subjective norms also demonstrate a notable impact, reflecting the influence of social expectations and support from important reference groups. …”
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The Impact of Medicaid Preferred Drug Lists on Utilization and Costs of Antipsychotic Medication by Christian Frois, Thomas O’Connell, Jacqueline Pesa, John Fastenau

“…Volume-based market share of branded antipsychotics was also calculated to compare branded vs. generic antipsychotic use across states. …”
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Source Impact Analysis Using Char-EC/Soot-EC Ratios in the Central Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) of India by Manisha Mishra, U.C. Kulshrestha

“…However, anthropogenic emissions from local sources dominated the fPM and carbonaceous aerosols in summer and the monsoon season, during which we also observed the influence of air masses of mixed (continental/marine) origin. …”
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