Spherical sustainability in construction and demolition: How aligned are policies, goals, regulations, markets, and stakeholder mindsets? by Mohammad Amin Havaei, Hassan Malekitabar

“…It was achieved through an iterative process that integrates the Parsimonious Spherical Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (P-SF-AHP), Circular Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (C-LCSA), and pre- and post-statistical analyses. …”
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Configurações territoriais dos cursos de formação de professores de Sociologia no Brasil (1934-2017): disputas e implicações by Cristiano das Neves Bodart, Caio dos Santos Tavares

“…It is noted that the initial concentration was marked by the interests of an elite that, wishing to maintain its social distinction, sought to appropriate a (cultural) capital that could enable them to maintain their economic and political power in a modernizing society. …”
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Placental Vascular Malperfusion in Pregnancies With Congenital Heart Disease by Nour Rahnama, MD, Arthur Colson, MD, PhD, Pamela Baldin, MD, PhD, Agnès Pasquet, MD, PhD, Damien Gruson, MD, PhD, David Vancraeynest, MD, PhD, Christophe Beauloye, MD, PhD, Frédéric Debiève, MD, PhD, Sophie Pierard, MD, PhD

“…Objectives: This study aimed to compare the prevalence of MVM in pregnant women with CHD to those without CHD, assess its association with obstetric and neonatal outcomes, and explore potential risk factors for MVM. …”
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SOLA SCRIPTURA: by W.H Oliver, E. Oliver

“… This article discusses the term Sola Scriptura and the consequences of its application on the church, commencing with the Church Fathers, when the principle/ idea of Sola Scriptura was already present, and followed by Martin Luther, whose 95 theses served as an ignition for the Reformation. …”
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Delta Flower Beetle Trigonopeltastes delta (Forster 1771) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae : Cetoniinae : Tribe, Trichiini) by Brandon Jones, Andrea Lucky

“…Although this species is commonly encountered where it occurs, many details of its life cycle and its potential economic importance remain poorly studied. …”
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Gade Tèt Piramid la by Jennifer Hillan

“…Yo ajoute kalori tou, men yo pa gen anpil vitamin. Fòk nou pa itilize twòp sik, grès, lwil nan manje nou. This publication is FCS8720-Hai, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Effect of Cannabis seeds on Some biomedical parameters in male rats by Karwan Anwar Hassan

“…Cannabis seed, most digestible, balanced, natural, and complete supply of protein, amino acids, and necessary fats found anyplace in nature when it is in its pristine organic natural condition. Cannabis seeds can be used in a variety of medical fields. …”
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Improvement of gastroesophageal reflux disease diagnostics in pediatrics by S. I. Erdes, A. R. Polischuk

“…GERD is a frequent issue in pediatrics, its manifestations are difficult to reveal sometimes. …”
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Longer food miles of beef under self-insufficiency and halal requirements by La Ode Nazaruddin, Qisthina Aulia, Mária Fekete-Farkas, Balázs Gyenge

“…Results First, self-insufficiency of beef is directly affected by urbanisation and consumption behaviour and indirectly affected by urbanisation through the change of consumption behaviour; second, the change in consumption behaviour itself is contributed by rapid urbanisation; third, longer food miles of beef are affected by self-insufficiency (directly), consumption behaviour (directly and indirectly through self-insufficiency), and halal requirements (directly). …”
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Suitability of Bentonite-Stabilized Laterite for Use as a Material for Nuclear Waste Containment in Sub-Saharan Africa by Emmanuel E. Arinze, Colin T. Davie

“…The study analyzes the engineering properties of the composite material, including its compaction properties, permeability, swelling properties, and specific gravity. …”
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Improving Savings, Health, and Happiness by Making Small Modifications to Your Home by Randall A. Cantrell

“…Intended for an academic audience, this 7-page fact sheet introduces readers to the concept of overall home performance and offers suggestions of minor conservation measures, maintenance items, and family operations that could help the family improve the overall home performance. …”
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Facts about Antioxidants by Kaitlin G. Clark, Wendy J. Dahl

“…The body produces some of its own antioxidants, but eating a plant-based diet increases the level of antioxidants in our bodies. …”
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Gravitational waves and dark matter in the gauged two-Higgs doublet model by Michael J. Ramsey-Musolf, Van Que Tran, Tzu-Chiang Yuan

“…Abstract We investigate the possibility of a strong first-order electroweak phase transition (FOEWPT) during the early universe within the framework of the gauged two-Higgs doublet model (G2HDM) and explore its detectability through stochastic gravitational wave signals. …”
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Indigenous minorities' claims to land by Daniel Weyermann

“…I propose a rivalling account of indigenous land claims, based on the idea of self-determination. Self-determination itself can be understood in two different ways, it can either be conceived as a form of political autonomy or sovereignty, or it can be understood as having pre-political property rights.  …”
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Contemporary Christian spirituality: an "encompassing field" by C. Kourie, T. Ruthenberg

“…Contemporary Christian spirituality, at its best, constitutes a world-appreciative openness that nevertheless sustains its own unique identity. …”
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Hematological study of patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis - Case control study by Shaheen Ali Ahmed, Ali Fakhree Alzubaidee

“… Background and Objectives: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is common oral condition, characterized by multiple, recurrent, small, round, or ovoid ulcers with circumscribed, erythematous haloes, and yellow or grey floors. Its etiology and pathogenesis is not entirely clear linked to systemic diseases and among these, anemia, iron deficiency, folic- acid, and vitamin B12 deficiencies. …”
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Donor age contributes more to the rheological properties of stored red blood cells than donor sex and biological age distribution by Olga Mykhailova, Mackenzie Brandon-Coatham, Sanaz Hemmatibardehshahi, Mahsa Yazdanbakhsh, Carly Olafson, Qi-Long Yi, Tamir Kanias, Jason P. Acker

“…Donor variation in the age distribution of RBC subpopulations and its downstream effect on deformability serves as further evidence that factors beyond storage could potentially affect RCC quality and transfusion outcomes.…”
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Interview with Prof. Julian Müller: Reflections on a career in Practical Theology by J. Meyer

“…Müller’s reflections offer valuable perspectives on the dynamic nature of practical theology and its relevance in addressing contemporary challenges. …”
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Impacts of Strategic Mobility Restrictions Policies during 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak on Brazil’s Regional Air Quality by Anderson P. Rudke, Daniela S. de Almeida, Ronaldo A. Alves, Alexandra Beal, Leila D. Martins, Jorge A. Martins, Ricardo Hallak, Taciana T. de Almeida Albuquerque

“…Abstract With the unexpected arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries worldwide were forced to take measures to curb its transmission. Mobility restrictions policies were the primary preventive measures applied around the globe. …”
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Contemplation and social transformation: the example of Thomas Merton by P. Sheldrake

“… This essay examines the relationship between the Christian tradition of contemplation and social action. It takes as its paradigm the life and writings of Thomas Merton (Fr Louis), an American Cistercian monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani, Kentucky, who became one of the most widely-read and influential spiritual writers as well as Christian social commentators of the mid-twentieth century. …”
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