CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF N-TERMINAL FRAGMENT OF NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE PATHOGENETIC THERAPY by T. A. Panafidina, M. A. Sokhova, T. V. Popkova, D. S. Novikova, E. N. Aleksandrova, Yu. O. Korsakova, A. V. Volkov

“…The higher level of NT-proBNP is associated with the immunological parameters of SLE activity (elevated values of IgG aCL, anti-dsDNA, and ANA as well as C4 hypocomplementemia) and with the markers that reflect deterioration in renal and myocardial functions. There was no relationship of NT-proBNP levels to the clinical manifestations of SLE and the markers of inflammation (CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α) and TRFs.…”
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Phasic and periodic change of drought under greenhouse effect by Yang Li, Zhicheng Zheng, Yaochen Qin, Haifeng Tian, Zhixiang Xie, Peijun Rong

“…Purpose – Drought is the primary disaster that negatively impacts agricultural and animal husbandry production. …”
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Mechanism of exogenous methyl jasmonate mediated AsA-GSH cycle in Summer Black grape against low temperature stress by ZHANG Shaowei, ZHU Qianyan, ZHAO Xiaogai, ZHOU Bing, LI Peng, LI Guirong

“…At each treatment time point, three grape plants were randomly selected from the normal temperature control group and the low temperature stress treatment group, and their functional leaves (the third to fifth fully expanded leaves from the top of the plant) were collected for the determination of various indicators. …”
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Evolution of the activities of states as reflected in legal and political Teachings by A. A. Klishin

“…In the opinion of the author, the fact that the Western countries and their closest allies have lost the perception of the necessity to preserve the distinction and the independence of the legal concepts and institutions created during the centuries of the world development and have made their choice in favor of the expansion of the functions of international organizations and associations is the historical phenomenon that characterizes a certain stage in the development of the world order. …”
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تقييم تأثير وسائل الاعلام والدعاية على إدراک المستخدمين للعمارة والعمران "دراسة حالة مشروعات الاسکان في مصر"... by محمود سليمان, ولاء زقدان

“…Where the mass media vision of architecture and construction is limited to the notion th athousing projects are merely architectural designs imbedded within investment enterprises, that target profit at the first place, and that such projects are no longer inconsistent compliance with the basic needs of the units users, in terms of: functional spaces, the social or environmental needs, in accordance with the community's cultureand its distinctive characteristics.Consequently, this research sheds light on the influence exercised by the mass media on the society's culture, consciousness, awareness, and perception of the essence ofarchitecture and settlement. …”
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AI-powered literature search: some observations and concerns by Farooq Azam Rathore, Fareeha Farooq

“…A lack of understanding of the mechanisms and algorithms can negatively influence their ability to critically evaluate the relevance and reliability of the AI-generated outputs. …”
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An Examination and Critique of Bottom-Up Causation in the Interpretation of Free Will, Focusing on the Non-Reductionist Approach by Tayybhe Gholami, Zahra khazaei

“…The problem with this type of physicalism is that it negates the potentials and functions attributed to the soul. …”
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The use of modern military technologies in the light of the law of weapons and the law of targeting by Behzad Seyfi

“…The stability of rights over time and the continuity of their application are among the basic features that are necessary for the functioning of an organized human society. A look at the historical background of international law confirms the fact that with the entry of certain technologies into the field of the international community, a great effort has been made to regularize their use. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…In the 12 months after fracture, patients are at increased risk of cognitive and functional decline, admission to long-term care institutions and higher mortality. …”
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