Corruptive Factors in Local Government (Case of St. Petersburg) by V. A. Semenov, V. V. Ereshkin

“…Due to the actual closed nature of the activities and peculiarities of the functioning of local government, the issues of corruption are not fully studied in order to provide effective prevention and counteraction.The possibility of a detailed study of corruptionogenic factors of local government and the development of methods of counteraction became possible after the elections of 2019, after which non-systemic municipal deputies were elected to the representative bodies of local government. …”
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Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy after High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Failure by Leon Telis, Seyed Behzad Jazayeri, David B. Samadi

“…To report the options in treatment of prostate cancer after recurrence or failure of the primary treatment modality. Methods. We report a salvage robotic assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) for prostate cancer recurrence following high intensity focused ultrasound treatment (HIFU) in the United States. …”
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Protective role of N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline in renal tissue of mice with diabetic nephropathy and possible mechanisms by ZHA Dong-qing, WU Xiao-yan

“…Objective To investigate the role and possible mechanisms of N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline(AcSDKP)in renal tissue of mice with diabetic nephropathy(DN).Methods The mice were randomly divided into control,diabetic mellitus(DM),and DM treated with AcSDKP(DM+AcSDKP)groups.The DM model was established by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin.Natrium citricumbuffer solution of same volume was intraperitoneally injected in the control group.The DM rats in AcSDKP group were orally administrated with AcSDKP(1 mg/kg every two days)for 12 weeks.Blood and urine samples were collected before mice were sacrificed 12 weeks later.The glomerular morphology and podocyte ultrastructure were observed under the light and transmission election microscopies respectively.The expression of nephrin was detected by immunofluorescence.Western blotting was used to detect the expression of fibronectin andα-SMA proteins in the renal tissues.Results(1)Albuminuria was increased 12 weeks after streptozotocin injection.DM mice displayed foot process fusion and broadening,renal fibrosis and increased glomerular surface area.The expression of nephrin was decreased in DM group.Blood pressure had no significant change in three groups.(2)AcSDKP decreased albuminuria,alleviated foot process fusion,ameliorated glomerularhypertrophy and renal fibrosis in DM mice.(3)AcSDKP decreased the expression of renal fibronectin andα-SMA,and restored the expression of nephrin in DM mice.Conclusions AcSDKP alleviated the progression of DN via protecting against renal podocyte impairment.…”
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Pregnancy outcome during the bombing of Yugoslavia from Mart 24 to June 9, 1999 by Krstić Dragan, Marinković Darko, Mirković Ljiljana, Krstić Jelena

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate pregnancy outcome during the bombing of Yugoslavia in the period from March 24 to June 9, 1999. Methods. A retrospective study included a total of 81spontaneous abortion following XII gestation week, and 1448 deliveries, hospitalized in the regional hospital. …”
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Conditions frequently self-treated with herbal remedies by patients visiting a tertiary hospital in Gauteng, South Africa by André Marais, Vanessa Steenkamp, Wim du Plooy

“…The aim of this study was to assess the conditions most frequently self-treated with herbal remedies by patients visiting a tertiary hospital in Garankuwa, South Africa. Methods: Patients attending an out-patient’s clinic at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital were given a questionnaire regarding their use of herbal remedies for various reasons. …”
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The impact of the reform of rural collective property rights system on villagers' public participation: An empirical study based on CRRS 2020 data. by Rui Li, Duanyang Gao

“…This study comprehensively explores the spillover effects of the reform at the village level on public participation at the individual level through the use of more accurate measurement indicators, empirical analysis methods, and large-scale authoritative data, providing strong support for proposing strategies to promote villages' public participation.…”
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Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Comparing Outcomes of Reduction versus Nonreduction Pyeloplasty in Children by Tharanendran Heera, Ramesh Babu

“…Very few authors have compared reduction pyeloplasty (RP) against nonreduction pyeloplasty (NRP). Methods: Databases were searched using the terms: Pyeloplasty AND (reduction vs. no reduction of pelvis) AND outcome to identify all papers pertaining to pyeloplasty outcomes in the pediatric population. …”
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Mapping misinformation gatekeepers in non-western contexts: A computational network analysis of fake news on X (Twitter) using Gephi by Moumita Roy, Maria DeRoche

“…Employing both computational methods and qualitative text analysis, the study visualizes network structures, relationships, and topic trends. …”
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To facilitate realisation of access, participation, and equity in healthcare: an interview study with policy makers in a Swedish region by Maria Norfjord van Zyl, Margareta Asp, Charlotta Åkerlind

“…Abstract Background How elected healthcare policy makers perceive commonly described core values such as access, participation, and equity, can affect how actions towards these core values will be prioritised. …”
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Replantation versus Prosthetic Fitting in Traumatic Arm Amputations: A Systematic Review. by Iris A Otto, Moshe Kon, Arnold H Schuurman, L Paul van Minnen

“…This systematic review compared available literature to analyze whether replantation is functionally and psychologically more profitable than formalization and prosthetic fitting in patients with traumatic arm amputation.<h4>Methods</h4>Functional outcome and satisfaction levels were recorded of patients with amputation levels below elbow, through elbow, and above elbow.…”
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Socio-Economic-Political-Cultural Aspects in Malaria Control Programme Implementation in Southern India by S. K. Ghosh, Rajan R. Patil, S. N. Tiwari

“…A Socio-economic-political-cultural (SEPC) study was undertaken under the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) initiative to understand the process of programme implementation and how far in the changing malaria context, the broader environment has been understood and programme components have undergone changes. Material and Methods. Two studies were carried out; first in four villages under the primary health unit (PHU) Banavaralu in Tiptur Taluka in September 2002 and the second one in April 2003 in four villages in Chitradurga district, namely, Kappagere, Kellodu in Hosadurga Taluka, and Vani Vilas Puram and Kathrikenhally in Hiriyur Taluka. …”
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Uruguayan Way to Socialism: Rodney Arismendi's Thought and the Unity of the Left by Fiorentini Mateus

“…His open reading of the thoughts of Marx, Lenin, among others, transformed the communist leader into the protagonist of debates surrounding the roads, methods and ways to achieving a socialist society. …”
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Deconstructing the Gang Menace: Gang Policing and Police “Expert” Testimony in New York City by T.J. Braxton

“…The New York City Police Department (NYPD), the media, elected officials, and courts have all played a part in casting street gang members as some of the most dangerous people in society. …”
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Exploring the long-term psychological impact of socio-political crisis in Israel: a network analysis by Liat Hamama

“…Abstract Background This study explores the psychological effects of a socio-political crisis on right-wing versus left/center parties following the 2022 elections in Israel, amidst a proposed judicial reform. …”
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Rethinking Political Moderation in Indonesia: A Critique from Chantal Mouffe’s Agonistic-Pluralism Perspective by Adib Khairil Musthafa, Muhammad Ainun Rofiq, Alfan Nawaziru Zahara

“…Employing a qualitative-descriptive method, the article examines the literature on democratic theory and reflects on the cases of the 2017 Jakarta regional election (Pilkada DKI) and the 2019 presidential election (Pilpres). …”
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Grynfeltt Hernia: A Deceptive Lumbar Mass with a Lipoma-Like Presentation by Jonathan R. Zadeh, Jessica L. Buicko, Chetan Patel, Robert Kozol, Miguel A. Lopez-Viego

“…It is generally accepted that abdominal hernias such as these should be repaired by tension-free methods. Both laparoscopic and open techniques are described in modern literature with unique advantages and complications for each. …”
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Donald Trump 2.0: Main Challenges, Strategic Options, and the “New” Grand Strategy of the United States by Stevan Nedeljković, Dragan Živojinović

“…Methodologically, the paper employs content analysis, comparative methods, and genealogical analysis to examine Trump’s strategic options within a dynamic global context.…”
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Hearing, sharing and applying: a qualitative study of the experiences of family caregivers’ end-of-life decision-making in Singapore by Gerald Choon Huat Koh, Pin Sym Foong, See Mieng Tan, Min Li Ong, Xingyu Xia

“…The objective is to describe the decision-making journey and identify how interventions can be developed for these caregivers.Methods Semi-structured interviews with 14 adult and spousal caregivers were conducted using an interview guide and transcripts were coded inductively via reflexive thematic analysis.Results First, clarity in communication enhances satisfaction with their decisions. …”
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The heart attack of the Polish health service: metaphors, arguments, and emotional appeals in political debates by Konrad Juszczyk, Barbara Konat, Małgorzata Fabiszak

“…To explore the interactions between these interrelated phenomena, we employ three methods of analysis: Metaphor Identification Procedure, Inference Anchoring Theory, and lexicon-based sentiment analysis. …”
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Topical Treatment with Cord Blood Serum in Glaucoma Patients: A Preliminary Report by Emilio Campos, Piera Versura, Giuseppe Giannaccare, Adriana Terzi, Silvia Bisti, Stefano Di Marco, Marina Buzzi

“…A case report and retrospective data analysis. Methods. CBS topical eye drops, characterized in advance for growth factors (GFs) content, were administered for two months with the aim to relieve their subjective symptoms, in two patients who had referred ocular surface discomfort, although in absence of any sign of keratopathy. …”
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