"INCREASING THE WELFARE OF THE "WORKING POOR" IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA", CHALLENGES, CONSEQUENCES, SOLUTIONS by Dorin VACULOVSCHI

“…The initiation of the transition to a market economy in the Republic of Moldova led to a drastic expansion of poverty. It should be emphasized that against the backdrop of hyperinflation at the beginning of the 90s and the privatization processes of the first years of the transition to the market economy, there was a strong decline in the real income of the population. …”
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Immunometabolic alterations in type 2 diabetes mellitus revealed by single-cell RNA sequencing: insights into subtypes and therapeutic targets by Huahua Li, Lingling Zou, Zhaowei Long, Junkun Zhan, Junkun Zhan

“…The identification of critical TFs and the development of drug enrichment profiles highlight the potential for personalized therapeutic strategies, emphasizing the need for integrated immunological and metabolic approaches in T2DM management.…”
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Association of sexual performance and intimacy with satisfaction in life in head and neck cancer patients: A review by Ananya Arora, Ravindra Singh, Khushi Malik, Unnati Kestwal

“…Across the included studies, a consistent pattern emerged, highlighting the significant impact of sexual function and intimate relationships on overall life satisfaction in this patient population. These findings emphasize the importance of incorporating interventions targeting sexual and intimacy-related concerns into the comprehensive care of individuals living with head and neck cancer. …”
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L-shaped association between dietary iron intake and HPV infection: a cross-sectional analysis based on national health and nutrition examination survey 2005–2016 by Xiaotong Chen, Haiwei Chen, Yuling Chen, Lixin Tang, Jiaqi Liu, Yu-Hua Ou

“…(OR = 0.968, 95% CI: 0.956–0.980, p < 0.001).ConclusionThe presence of an L-shaped association between iron intake and HPV infection underscores and emphasizes the possible beneficial effect of sufficient iron intake in reducing the likelihood of HPV infection.…”
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Assessment of the application of the FA280—a fully automated fecal analyzer for diagnosing clonorchiasis: a mixed-method study by Si-Yue Huang, Qing-Sheng Zeng, Xin-Fu Shi, Yun-Ting He, Yue-Yi Fang, Ying-Si Lai

“…The benefits, challenges, and suggestions of FA280 promotion were also emphasized. Conclusions This study demonstrated the FA280’s application value in clonorchiasis diagnosis by assessing its detection performance, applicability, and scalability. …”
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Public insight into knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study from the West Bank, Palestine by Haya Jebreen Mohammed Warasna, Bashar Yaser Hasan Awad, Mohamad A. Banat, Mohammad Yaser Hasan Awad, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Jameel Suliman, Tarek A. Owais, Ahmad J. Warasna

“…Conclusion This study emphasizes the critical importance of raising awareness and knowledge about osteoarthritis within the Palestinian community. …”
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Optimizing composite ecological networks through Synergistic risk Management, ecological Conservation, and recreational Integration: A case study of Beijing’s shallow mountain regi... by Lei Cao, Kaiping Wang, Xinyao Zhao, Yunlu Zhang

“…Key findings include: (1) The study identified 49 ecological source sites and 43 recreational source sites, along with 105 ecological corridors and 80 recreational corridors; (2) This research selected 54 ecological pinch points, 137 intersections between ecological and recreational corridors, and 283 alternative composite source points combining ecological and recreational resources; (3) This paper selected 140 composite source points and the construction of 128 composite corridors, 161 potential corridors, 371.82 km2 of risk prevention area, and 468.74 km2 of ecological protection area; (4) Network analysis revealed that the composite ecological network demonstrated superior closure, complexity, and connectivity compared to traditional methods; (5) This study proposed an optimization strategy for ecological spatial networks, based on the “patch-corridor-substrate” theory of landscape ecology, emphasizing 3 levels: ecological restoration, ecological protection, and the development of recreational systems. …”
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Eight weeks of aerobic exercise, but not four, improves insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular performance in young women by Maha Sellami, Shamma Almuraikhy, Khaled Naja, Najeha Anwardeen, Hadaia Saleh Al-Amri, Mohammad Shoaib Prince, Amina Ali Aden, Alexander Doemling, Mohamed A. Elrayess

“…The 8-week aerobic exercise regimen demonstrated enhanced insulin sensitivity, upper body strength, and cardiovascular performance in young females compared to a 4-week regimen by triggering specific metabolic adaptations. These findings emphasize the complex relationship between exercise duration, metabolic adaptations, and overall well-being in young women, providing valuable insights for optimizing exercise prescriptions in promoting metabolic health.…”
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The effects of alcohol on recovery from musculoskeletal trauma and injuries by Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi, Vincent Arriola, Daniel Arriola, Deyu Pan, Kaveh Dehghan, Emad Alamoutifard, Elby Washington

“…These findings also highlight the potential economic implications of alcohol-related musculoskeletal injuries. Our findings emphasize the necessity for an approach that goes beyond treating immediate physical injury, but considering a patient’s history of alcohol abuse and providing appropriate support and interventions to improve treatment outcomes for individuals affected by musculoskeletal injuries and alcohol misuse.…”
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Effects of epidural esketamine versus sufentanil on labor analgesia and postpartum depression: a retrospective cohort study by Kunyue Li, Ziqi Chai, Chunyun Deng, Guoying Niu, Xiaoyuan Geng, Yu Zhang, Yuxia Wang, Tao Wang

“…Methods A total of 187 cephalic full-term parturients with single-fetus vaginal delivery were collected in this retrospective study from Jan 2022 to Jan 2023. …”
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A scoping review on the obstacles faced by beta thalassemia major patients in Pakistan- Matter of policy investment by Ali Hussain Ansari, Saqib Hussain Ansari, Mubarak Jabeen Salman, Muhammad Usman Hussain Ansari, Rawshan Jabeen

“…Furthermore, psychosocial morbidities are also prevalent in β-TM patients, with increased levels of hostility, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, thus emphasizing the critical need for sustained psychological support. …”
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A Survey on the Organization and Operation of Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Greece: A Comparison Between 2004 and 2022 by Kosmas Sarafidis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Eleftheria Hatzidaki, Ilias Chatziioannidis, Gabriel Dimitriou

“…Conclusions: This survey highlights significant advancements in Level II/III NICU infrastructure and care capabilities, while emphasizing demographic changes and a critical shortage of neonatal nursing staff. …”
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The effectiveness analysis of traditional and new landscape indexes in indicating flood risk of watersheds from the perspective of source-sink landscapes: A case study of Changsha,... by Lingxuan Zhang, Sheng Jiao, Jie Lu

“…Furthermore, most research relies on traditional indexes in Fragstats to represent landscape patterns, emphasizing the correlation strength between indexes and flood risk, but lacking systematic evaluation of index effectiveness and ecological significance. …”
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Relationship between the ideal and reality in civil service: retrospective approach towards ethical problems in the interwar Lithuanian Republic by Jolanta Palidauskaitė

“…Lithuanian legislator, earlier than scientists, tried to introduce the model for civil servants, emphasizing certain aspects of their activity or indicating some restrictions. …”
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Law of Ukraine “on administrative procedure”: new terminology and legal value of the law by Melnykovych M.

“…Scientific news. The study emphasized the importance of the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”, its significance both for the legal system of Ukraine as a whole and separately in the field of administrative procedure. …”
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Experiences, perceptions and ethical considerations of the malaria infection study in Thailand by Bhensri Naemiratch, Natinee Kulpijit, Supanat Ruangkajorn, Nicholas P. J. Day, Jetsumon Prachumsri, Phaik Yeong Cheah

“…Despite some debate regarding eligibility criteria, most participants agreed that the informed consent process was robust, accompanied by a strong sense of responsibility to contribute to the greater good. We emphasize the importance of continuously gathering participants’ feedback for quality control, such as improving information materials to clarify the purpose of initial phases, their contributing to later phases, and the rationale behind each selection criterion. …”
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Lightweight Deep Learning Model, ConvNeXt-U: An Improved U-Net Network for Extracting Cropland in Complex Landscapes from Gaofen-2 Images by Shukuan Liu, Shi Cao, Xia Lu, Jiqing Peng, Lina Ping, Xiang Fan, Feiyu Teng, Xiangnan Liu

“…This module adaptively adjusts the channel and spatial dimensions of feature maps, emphasizing key features and suppressing redundant information, which enhances the capture of edge features and improves extraction accuracy. …”
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Genetically predicted causal link between the plasma lipidome and pancreatic diseases: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study by Liaoyi Lin, Yingbao Huang, Songzan Qian, Lifang Chen, Houzhang Sun

“…BackgroundRecent studies have increasingly emphasized the strong correlation between the lipidome and the risk of pancreatic diseases. …”
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Parametric optimization of flow in a solar chimney power plant under variable semi elliptical constraints by Rajamurugu Natarajan, S. Yaknesh, K B Prakash, Mohammed Al Awadh, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal

“…In higher flow parameter magnitude models, HSCPP-1 outperformed FSCPP-1 with a 4% enhancement in maximum velocity and up to 2% in temperature magnitude, emphasizing the positive influence of curvature heights (0.01–0.03 m) progressing towards minimal positive percentage enhancements.…”
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Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii against pathogenic bacteria by P. Bhuyar, M.H. Rahim, S. Sundararaju, G.P. Maniam, N. Govindan

“…Therefore, this investigation emphasized on two extraction methods such as hot water and ethanolic Soxhlet extraction to extract the bioactive compounds from<em> Kappaphycus alvarezii</em>. …”
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