Energetic trade-offs: Implications for selection between two bivalve prey species by a carnivorous muricid gastropod. by A Averbuj, J A Büchner-Miranda, L P Salas-Yanquin, J M Navarro, L M Pardo, A S Matos, J A Pechenik, O R Chaparro

“…In addition, a longer resting time was needed by the predator after preying on P. purpuratus before it initiated another attack. …”
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Antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in RAW 264.7 Cells by Aulia Rahmatun Nufus, Nirwana Lazuardi Sary, Fauzul Husna

“…The excessive production of free radicals, such as Nitric Oxide (NO), initiates several diseases. Compounds of nutmeg oil (MFEO) have been reported to exhibit antioxidant activity. …”
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Deep learning application to roughness classification of road surface conditions through an e-scooter’s ride quality by Asher Virin, Lalitphat Khongsomchit, Sakdirat Kaewunruen

“…An 80/20 data split initially resulted in lower accuracies due to inappropriate sequencing, which was rectified by adjusting data handling methods. …”
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Electronic preoperative fasting abbreviation protocol: creation, application, and training of the patient care team by Rodrigo Costa Gonçalves, José Eduardo de Aguilar Nascimento, Marilia Arantes Rezio, Eula Cristina Machado Ferraz, Rachel de Carvalho

“…Conclusion: The construction of a protocol, considering the needs of each institution, its management through electronic health records and the use of multiple methodologies for training patient care teams make it possible to reduce the duration of preoperative fasting.…”
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STRATEGIES OF RESOURCE COMPANIES AS A DRIVER OF COMPETITIVENESS IN ARCTIC SINGLE-INDUSTRY TOWNS by Sergei V. Svinin, Vladimir V. Dyadik

“…However, the study also reveals a misalignment between corporate CSR priorities and municipal development needs, as investments are primarily directed toward internal corporate social programs rather than broader community interests. …”

Nigeria's Pharmaceutical Industry: Addressing Over-Reliance on Importation and Proposing Sustainable Solutions by David Ololade Atanda, Joshua Ayodeji Abolade, Rhoda Oluwadamilola Olatuyi, Esther Oyinlola Olatunbosun

“…As at 2014, according to a report by WHO, 25% of the pharmaceutical products needed by Nigerians were delivered locally, while the remaining 75% are imported from nations such as India, UK and China, this performance indices indicate poor performance. …”
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Factors Affecting the Indifference of Players in Training for Competitions by Fatemeh Rahmati, Masoud Naderian Jahroni

“…Data analysis was conducted in two phases: initially via open and axial coding of qualitative data, and subsequently using MICMAC software for structural modeling. …”
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ANTIQUE PARADIGM OF TECHNOLOGY by О. F. Tereshkun

“…Fourth, despite the fact that ancient man was still dependent on the nature of space needed, he was sufficiently autonomous from traditional models of life and behaviour in the implementation of his career. …”
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Overview of nature-based solutions for climate resilience in the MENA region by Karen Gebrael, George Mitri, Olga-Ioanna Kalantzi

“…Climate change is increasing rapidly and the world will be subjected to additional severe weather events and natural disasters, therefore immediate actions are needed to mitigate and adapt climate change. Nature-based solutions (NBS) are recognized globally among the most effective strategies to address climate change. …”
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An Integrated New Product Development Evaluation Model in an Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Environment for PLM Strategy Setting by Sanja Puzović, Jasmina Vesić Vasović, Danijela Tadić, Dragan D. Milanović

“…However, despite strengthening the PLM initiative, companies still struggle to implement this concept. …”
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Dynamic Shifts in Social Media Usage in Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis Across Pre-, During-, and Post-COVID-19 Periods by Amir Hamza, Dai Yonghong, Ihsan Ullah

“…This research shows Pakistan faces an ongoing digital disparity between metropolises and rural areas, thus requiring better Internet networks alongside digital education initiatives to overcome this gap. This research shows that social media platforms must deliver cultural-specific content together with features that address Pakistani user needs. …”
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Analysis of Waste Trends in the European Union (2021–2023): Sectorial Contributions, Regional Differences, and Socio-Economic Factors by Radosław Wolniak, Wiesław Wes Grebski

“…These findings necessitate specific interventions. Policy needs to address food waste minimization at the household level via consumer awareness and behavior change initiatives and remove inefficiencies in the manufacturing and retail value chains through the simplification of inventory management, redistribution chains, and incentive regulation. …”
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Technology transfer, intellectual property, and the fight for the soul of WHO. by Melissa Barber

“…Debates over the scope, terms, and governance of technology transfer-the sharing of essential technical information, know-how, and materials needed to manufacture a health product-are prominent and controversial in international health diplomacy. …”
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Global market opportunities for SMEs: Export/import perception and trade growth in Lesotho by Oluwafemi O. Ojo, Ojo J. Adelakun

“…Conclusion: Policymakers can use these findings to improve trade facilitation policies tailored to SME needs, creating a more favourable trading environment. …”
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PENERAPAN SYARI’AH DI NEGARA MODERN (Analisis Ijtihad Pemikiran Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im) by Ahmad Bahrur Rozi

“…Therefore, new syari’ah formulation is needed to be built on the new base. <em>Naskh</em> concept which is initiated by An-Na’im is for answering this crisis.…”
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GLP-1R Agonists and Their Therapeutic Potential in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Other Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, a Systematic Review of the Literature by Lena Thin, Wei Ling Teh

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The current evidence for the role of GLP-1RAs as a potential anti-inflammatory therapy in IBD is limited, but provides the impetus for much-needed prospective studies and RCTs that include patients with active IBD.…”
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Evaluating the effect of planned online video visits on COVID-19 patients’ anxiety and stress levels: A randomized clinical trial by Tahere Sarboozi-Hoseinabadi, Morvarid Irani, Mohammad Namazinia, Rasool Raznahan, Maryam Aradmehr, Shoaib Sarboozi-Hoseinabadi

“…BACKGROUND: One of the patients’ support needs during hospitalization is visits, which are usually associated with many restrictions for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). …”
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Research Status and Development Direction of Well Log Cyclostratigraphy by PENG Cheng, ZOU Changchun, CAO Jinyu

“…This paper analyzes the driving forces behind the development of well log cyclostratigraphy by systematically examining the research needs of cyclostratigraphy and the characteristics of geophysical logs. …”
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The catastrophic and impoverishing effects of out-of-pocket healthcare payments in Kenya, 2018 by Paola Salari, Laura Di Giorgio, Stefania Ilinca, Jane Chuma

“…In light of the UHC initiative, the study provides a baseline to assess the impact of the UHC pilot programme and inform scale-up plans. …”
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Faith-Based Domestic Violence Training: Building Community Responses with an Islamic Perspective in Palestine by Denise Ziya Berte, Fayez Mahamid

“…This perceived conflict of ideology has led to&nbsp;a polarization serving to separate affected communities and slow progress on needed&nbsp;resolutions. In Palestine, a long-awaited proposed Family Protection Act has been&nbsp;paralyzed due to public outcry that it is not representative of the cultural and religious&nbsp;context of the country. …”
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