WORLDVIEW AND MEMORY IN THE NOVELS OF ALTERNATIVE HISTORY META-GENRE AS AN EXPRESSION OF “INTERNAL EMIGRATION” by Antonina V. Anistratenko

“…In the novel we see the pessimistic mode of the ashes, in which the characters are mostly unemployed and homeless, alcoholics, drug addicts, small criminals and cheap prostitutes. …”
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TRANSNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE POETICS OF MARJANA GAPONENKO’S NOVEL “WHO IS MARTHA?” by Oleksii I. Ankhym., Natalia I. Astrakhan

“…, which artistically implements the autobiographical experience of migration at the thematic-content level, but goes beyond these limits. …”
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Quality of counseling for self-administering injectable contraception: field evidence from mystery client interactions in Lagos, Nigeria by Sneha Challa, Calvin Chiu, Ayobambo Jegede, Ivan Idiodi, Mikail Aliyu, Chioma Okoli, Shakede Dimowo, Aminat Tijani, Awawu Grace Nmadu, Rodio Diallo, Jenny Liu, Elizabeth Omoluabi

“…Abstract Background Self-injection (SI) of subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC) is a self-care intervention (drugs, diagnostics, or devices that can be provided mostly outside the health system) implemented across Nigeria. …”
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Monitoring Spatial-Temporal Variability of Vegetation Coverage and Its Influencing Factors in the Yellow River Source Region from 2000 to 2020 by Boyang Wang, Jianhua Si, Bing Jia, Xiaohui He, Dongmeng Zhou, Xinglin Zhu, Zijin Liu, Boniface Ndayambaza, Xue Bai

“…In this paper, we utilized Landsat surface reflectance data from 2000 to 2020 using de-clouding and masking methods implementing the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud platform. …”
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3D culturing as a promising strategy to enhance the angiogenic potential of adipose stem cell-derived secretome: insights into the role of miR-145-5p/ANGPT2 axis by G. Gerini, E. Mari, P. Pontecorvi, S. Camero, E. Romano, D. Ranieri, F. Megiorni, P. Fioramonti, A. Angeloni, C. Marchese, S. Ceccarelli

“…Abstract Background Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) represent a valid therapeutic option for clinical application in several diseases, mostly due to the paracrine activity of their secretome, exerting pro-angiogenic, antinflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. …”
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Landscape preferences evaluation: Planning of neighborhood parks in Tehran with community-oriented approach by Amir Semiari, Zahra Sadeghi, Fereshteh Rahmani, Farnaz Khaje Saeed

“…Results and discussion: The results show that the uses of neighbourhood parks in region 1, have a mostly active pattern (p-0/009) while, in region 18, a passive pattern dominates (p-0/002). …”
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Estimating long-term annual energy production from shorter-time-series data: methods and verification with a 10-year large-eddy simulation of a large offshore wind farm by B. Postema, B. Postema, R. A. Verzijlbergh, R. A. Verzijlbergh, P. van Dorp, P. Baas, H. J. J. Jonker, H. J. J. Jonker

“…This simulation period is, in the case of LES, mostly limited to <span class="inline-formula">≤</span> 1 year due to the computational costs. …”
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Costs and Outcomes of a Therapist-Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Multicenter Observational Study by Zareen Abbas Khan, Jørn Heggelund, Stian Lydersen, Kristian Kidholm, Henrik Pedersen, Imre Janszky, Tine Nordgreen, Vidar Halsteinli

“…The mean total program costs per patient were US $1030.12 (SD 451.6), which varied by location (US $636.41-$2152.47), mostly due to differences in patient volume. …”
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Características de los talleres extraescolares de los establecimientos educacionales de la Araucanía, Chile (Characteristics of extracurricular activities of educational establish... by Noemi Salvador Soler, Andrés Uribe Delgado, Carlos Roberto Arriagada Hernández

“…Results: The evaluated extracurricular activities are mostly of the sports category, of formative orientation and given by responsables in charge with more than three years of experience, mainly Physical Education teachers, men and with an age between 31 and 40 years. …”
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Assessing patients’ experience of care in four referral hospitals: a cross-sectional survey of outpatients in two South African rural provinces by Wezile W. Chitha, Onke R. Mnyaka, Akhona Ncinitwa, Olona Giwu, Teboho Mashao, Kuhle Mabophe, Sibusiso C. Nomatshila, Itumeleng Funani, Vivien Essel, Xolelwa Ntlongweni, Kedibone Maake, Nomfuneko Sithole, Ntiyiso Khosa, Maphoko Masemola, Ziyanda Ngcobo, Murendeni Mulamu, Bongiwe Mkabela, Siyabonga Sibulawa, Buyiswa Swartbooi, Godfrey Mokobane, Sikhumbuzo A. Mabunda

“…Conclusions Whilst hospitals have been implementing various quality measures to improve patient’s experience of care, there are a few concerns such as non-availability of drinking water, lack of knowledge of complaints processes and waiting times that were mostly reported to be unacceptable. …”
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Impact on physical function of the +AGIL Barcelona program in community-dwelling older adults with cognitive impairment: an interventional cohort study by Cristina Arnal, L Monica Pérez, Luís Soto, Álvaro Casas Herrero, Joan Ars, Sonia Baró, Francisco Díaz, Araceli Abilla, M Belén Enfedaque, Matteo Cesari, Marco Inzitari

“…Results 194 participants were included (82 with CI, based on previous diagnosis or the Mini-COG screening tool), 68% women, mean age 81.6 (SD = 5.8) yo. Participants were mostly independent in Activities of Daily Living (mean Barthel = 92.4, SD = 11.1). …”
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Safety of creatine supplementation: Analysis of Adverse Events reported in clinical trials and adverse event reports by Sarah E. Johnson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Kelly Hines, Adriana Gil, Diego A. Bonilla, Richard B. Kreider

“…Based on these data, we urge lobbyists, policymakers, and health agencies to consult with leading creatine scientists and consider the full spectrum of scientific data before implementing restrictions with adverse public health and performance implications.…”
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A Cross-Sectional Survey of Unintentional Injuries Among 15-24-Year-Old Vocational School Youth From Pakistan Between 2021-2022 by Sarwat Masud MBBS MPH PhD, Adnan A. Hyder MD MPH PhD, Uzma Rahim Khan MBBS MS PhD, Nadeem Ullah Khan MBBS DABIM, Ahmed Raheem MS, Pammla Petrucka BSN PhD

“…The median family income of these vocational students was 30 000 Pakistani rupee (PKR) per month. Vocational youth mostly lived in crowded family settings with 239 participants (44%) living with ≥8 family members in the household. …”
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Research Progress on Water Body Phosphorus Removal Technology Based on Aquaculture Tail Water Treatment by Xian LI, Wenjing TIAN, Xiangyu ZHANG, Wenjie XU, Xiaolin LI, Teng MA, Cheng TIAN

“…For example, Shandong Province has implemented DB37 4676-2023, which sets a total phosphorus primary discharge limit of 0.7 mg/L and a secondary discharge limit of 1.0 mg/L. …”
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The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure on biomarkers of oxidative stress in vivo and in vitro: A systematic review of experimental studies by Felix Meyer, Annette Bitsch, Henry Jay Forman, Athanassios Fragoulis, Pietro Ghezzi, Bernd Henschenmacher, Rupert Kellner, Jens Kuhne, Tonia Ludwig, Dmitrij Sachno, Gernot Schmid, Katya Tsaioun, Jos Verbeek, Robert Wright

“…The outcome biomarkers for modified proteins and amino acids were measured in n = 30 studies, for oxidized DNA bases in n = 26 studies, for oxidized lipids in n = 3 studies and hydrogen peroxide production in 2 studies. Outcomes were mostly measured in the brain (n = 22), liver (n = 9), cells (n = 9), blood (n = 6), and testis (n = 2). …”
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