Sick leave and return to work for patients with anxiety and depression: a longitudinal study of trajectories before, during and after work-focused treatment by Kenneth Sandin, Frederick Anyan, Kåre Osnes, Ragne Gunnarsdatter Hole Gjengedal, Jonas Sigurd Risberg Leversen, Silje Endresen Reme, Odin Hjemdal

“…Objectives Sick leave due to anxiety and depression is a heterogeneous process constituting a pressing public health issue. …”
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YOUTH VANDALISM IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF MEGALOPOLIS: BORDERS OF STANDARD AND DEVIATION by D. V. Rudenkin, I. V. Vorobyeva, O. V. Kruzhkova, M. S. Krivoshchekova

“…Statistical calculations were run with application of Population Viability Analysis software – Vortex.Results and scientific novelty. The authors made the complex analysis of the attitude of youth towards vandalism. …”
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Thermal performance, emission and combustion characteristics of Manilkara Zapota seed oil biodiesel with hydrogen enrichment in CRDI diesel engine— An experimental approach by Ravishankar Sathyamurthy, Yazan Taamneh

“…A detailed analysis on the thermal performance in terms of specific fuel consumption (SFC) and thermal efficiency (BTE) is made between the proposed fuel (MZO20 and MZO20 with hydrogen induction) along with diesel fuel for increased engine load. …”
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From “The way of life” to “The code of thoughts”: problems of reconstruction of Leo Tolstoy’s religious-philosophical worldview by Nadezda Kasavina, Yury Prokopchuk, Ksenia Semenova

“…This literary and philosophical monument began to be created during Tolstoy's lifetime and with his participation, the process of collecting and systematizing the thoughts of the classic took several decades. …”
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Problematika guru dalam penerapan pendekatan saintifik pada pembelajaran PPKn by Manik Nur Haq, Mukhamad Murdiono

“…The results of the study showed that the teachers’ problems in applying the scientific approach included: (1) the limitations of the teachers’ competency; (2) inequality of facilities and infrastructure; (3) time and cost limitations; (4) lack of creativity and innovation, (5) lack of enthusiasm, motivation and curiosity of the students; (6) lack of critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; (7) lack of communication and collaboration skills; (8) low interest in reading; (9) lack of information literacy; (10) low information and communication technology literacy (ICT); (11) limited training and socialization regarding learning planning, process and evaluation. The solutions made by the teacher to overcome the obstacles in applying the scientific approach on learning included: (1) attending seminars, training programs, and MGMP activities; (2) collaborating with the principal, the vice-principal, and colleagues, (3) and fostering collaboration between teachers and parents.…”
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Glacier size changes in Kronotsky Peninsula and Alney-Chashakondzha Massif, Kamchatka Peninsula in the second half of XX century and the beginning of XXI century by A. Ya. Muravjev

“…Glaciers of the Kronotsky Penisula are less studied since this territory is practically not influenced by present-day volcanic processes. This paper presents results of investigation of changes in glaciations of the Kronotsky Peninsula and the mountain mass Alney-Chashakondzha (Fig. 1).The following materials are used: 1) the Landsat satellite picture of September 2nd, 2013; 2) pictures from satellite WorldView-2 of July 20th, 2010, and of August 1st, 2012 with spatial resolution of about 1 m; 3) aerial photographs made in August of 1950; 4) topographic maps of the 1:100 000 scale; 5) data from the USSR Glacier Inventory; 6) results of observations at hydrometeorological stations (HMS) Klyuchi and Kronoki (1950–2006) (www.meteo.ru).According to data from the USSR Glacier Inventory 32 glaciers were situated on the Kronotsky Peninsula, their total area 91.9 km2. …”
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Heat Transfer Enhancement in a 3D-Printed Compact Heat Exchanger by Marcin Kruzel, Tadeusz Bohdal, Krzysztof Dutkowski

“…The study describes the process of heat exchange enhancement using the phase transition of coolant. …”
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Smart Force Sensing in Robot Surgery Utilising the Back Electromotive Force by Storm Chabot, Koen Schouten, Bart Van Straten, Stefano Pomati, Andres Hunt, Jenny Dankelman, Tim Horeman

“…Since the introduction of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, efforts have been made to incorporate force sensing technologies to monitor critical components and to provide force feedback. …”
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Effects of subsurface water infiltration systems on land movement dynamics in Dutch peat meadows by S. van Asselen, G. Erkens, G. Erkens, C. Fritz, R. Hessel, J. J. H. van den Akker

“…First estimates of long-term land subsidence have also been made. At each study location, vertical soil movement has been measured using spirit leveling and extensometers in both a parcel with a WIS and a nearby reference parcel without any measure. …”
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A cross-sectional study of newly established medical schools in the United States: student body diversity remains an unmet challenge by Leen Oyoun Alsoud, Kelsey West, Sara Sorrell, Kathryn M. Andolsek, Cynthia Al Hageh, Halah Ibrahim

“…We hypothesized that newer medical schools might be less encumbered by historical processes and power structures and, therefore, more successful in recruiting students more representative of the US population. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Quality Control Measures in Project Management: A Study of Construction Companies in Lusaka by Mwanza Jacob, Chimbomba Kelvin

“…Therefore, to have better quality control in the organizations, investment should be made in employee training, adoption of the latest technologies, frequent audits, enough resource allocation, bottlenecks and delays, updates on quality processes, leadership commitment, and employee involvement in order to address these areas.…”
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Investigation of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for the Management of Cataract Disease: A Systematic Review by Zahra Karbasi, Michaeel Motaghi Niko, Maryam Zahmatkeshan

“…In this study, deep learning techniques and convolutional neural networks have made the greatest contribution to cataract diagnosis. …”
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Buddhism in Central Asia and Russia: History and Present Stata by I. V. Kolosova

“…It gave the start to the process of consolidation of the Central Asian nations, which recognized their belonging to Muslim Ummah. …”
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The development and application of performance indicators to assess veterinarians’ adherence to the clinical practice Streptococcus suis in weaned pigs guideline by Isaura Y.A. Wayop, Jaap A. Wagenaar, Emely de Vet, Anke Lambooij, David C. Speksnijder

“…In the Netherlands, the pig industry has made significant strides in reducing antimicrobial use, yet considerable variation exists in usage and prescription of antimicrobials between different swine farms and swine veterinarians. …”
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fib International Conference on Concrete Sustainability by Editorial, Foreword

“…With respect to specifics of concrete presented as a strong and durable material, it is possible to design and construct robust structures with a high level of resilience when faced to the exceptional natural or man-made disasters. The main objective of the conference was to contribute to sustainable development through dissemination of advanced knowledge which is based on research results and developments in the fields of concrete structures and associated technologies. …”
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A patient-centered interactive voice response system for supporting self-management in kidney transplantation: design and field testing by Raheleh Ganjali, Raheleh Ganjali, Mahin Ghorban Sabbagh, Mahin Ghorban Sabbagh, Saeid Eslami, Saeid Eslami

“…However, decisions must be made about the thoroughness of the execution of each phase, taking into account time constraints.…”
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APELIN-12 AND APELIN-36 IN SPUTUM OF PATIENTS WITH BRONCHIAL ASTHMA by V. N. Mineev, A. A. Kuzmina

“…In BA, there are inverse correlations between the levels of the apelins: apelin-12 with a relative amount of sputum eosinophils, and apelin-36 with a relative amount of sputum neutrophils.Conclusions. The assumption is made on the predominantly paracrine function of the apelins (not associated with the endocrine function) in BA. …”
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Shared decision making - a review of its evaluation, efficacy, and applicability in asthma by Adrianna Piątkowska, Kamil Marszałek, Natalia Krupińska, Elizabeth Malaya, Magdalena Adamczewska, Piotr Kuna, Michał Panek

“…Over the years, the approach to medical decision-making has evolved significantly–from the traditional paternalistic model, in which decisions were made on behalf of the patient, to Shared Decision Making (SDM), which actively involves patients in the process. …”
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POLARIZATION REPRODUCTION OF STRUCTURAL ANISOTROPY MAPS OF BRAIN PREPARATIONS FOR DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSTICS OF HEMORRHAGES OF TRAUMATIC AND NON-TRAUMATIC GENESIS by М. Гараздюк, О. Ушенко, О. Дуболазов

“…Research results. In the process of increasing degeneration and necrosis, the level of macrostructural linear birefringence decreases, as well as the transformation of the topographic hierarchy of the polycrystalline architectonics of the brain. …”
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Discrediting Strategy as a Dominant of the Discursive Personality of an American Political Radio Commentator by D. Je. Gunkova

“…Based on the quantitative methods and contextual analysis, conclusions were made about the leading discrediting tactics of the genre under study and the main linguistic means of their actualization.Results and discussion. …”
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