Tandem repeat expansions and copy number variations as risk factors and diagnostic tools for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by Eleonora Sabetta, Davide Ferrari, Locatelli Massimo, Sulev Kõks, Sulev Kõks

“…Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder leading to upper and lower motoneurons degeneration. Although several mechanisms potentially involved in disease development have been identified, its pathogenesis is not fully understood. …”
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Quest and designing of organic molecular frameworks for efficient hole transport materials by Priya Singh, Aditya Kumar, Ajeet Singh

“…The calculated highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) level and hole reorganization energies are lower than that of electronic ones. Further, molecular electrostatic potential analysis and density of states are used to identify the various charge locations in molecules. …”
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Cost-Optimal Fuel Utilization, Genset Configuration and Battery Sizing: A Case-Study of a Norwegian Trawler by Tor Hennum, Øyvind Kåre Kjerstad, Ann R. Nerheim

“…The current application achieves a 7.3% fuel reduction in a cost-efficient manner over the period. It also suggests that a fuel-reducing system might not necessarily be cost-efficient, particularly for energy systems with small batteries.…”
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Mathematical models of digital transformation asymmetric information game in energy enterprises by Caicai Guo, Riqiang Li, Bei Yuan

“…Energy enterprises play a crucial role in the development of the national economy and heavily rely on government financial subsidies. …”
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Identification and Stylistic Analysis of the Artistic Expression on Opa, Yoruba Sculptural Verges by Michael Olaniyi Ajadi

“… Opa is an emblematic Yoruba sculptural verge and preserved transcendence expressional art amongst the social group in order to describe hierarchical structure in ranking chiefs, religious cults’ priests/priestesses and aged right. …”
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MEASURING GLOBALIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF TRANSITION PROCESS - THE CASE OF WESTERN BALKAN COUNTRIES by Jelena Tešić

“…The ultimate aim of this paper is to determine how to read and interpret globalization indices (indicators), and their informative power, as well as shortages in the case of transition countries such as the Western Balkans. …”
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Isothermal Evaporation Rate of Deposited Liquid Aerosols and the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Survival by Pavel S. Grinchuk, Katya I. Fisenko, Sergey P. Fisenko, Svetlana M. Danilova-Tretiak

“…Ceteris paribus, the viral culture should die faster on more thermally conductive and thinner substrates, as well as in lower relative humidity environment, which provide a higher evaporation rate.…”
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Vulnerabilidade de inserção no mercado de trabalho dos jovens moradores de favelas de Belo Horizonte by Nícia Raies Moreira de Souza, Juliana de Lucena Ruas Riani

“…The data used came from the demographic census of 2010 of IBGE, considering as a lower level of aggregation the weighting areas that were compatible with slums areas. …”
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Assessment of bacteria-based self-healing concrete through experimental investigations — a sustainable approach by Akula Vishal, Akhilesh Chepuri, N. Chandana

“…The bacterial specimens also showed significantly lower strength loss at higher temperatures. This study underscores the potential of bacterial-based self-healing concrete for specific construction applications, offering high temperature resistance, increased strength, and reduced wear and tear.…”
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FARMERS-HERDERS CONFLICTS AND FOOD INSECURITY IN NIGERIA by DAUPAMOWEI HENRY ASANEBI

“…The contention is that in a crisis situation, agricultural activities would either cease to exist or cannot flourish; (ii) result in price increases for scarce foods; and (iii) inevitably lower people's standard of living. Furthermore, given the rise in tensions between farmers and herdsmen and the significant implications for the nation, the study recommends the Nigerian government enact stringent agricultural policies that support agricultural activities in order to ensure food security while also providing grazing lands for herders in their area. …”
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Ubuntu as a Dramaturgical Tool for Building Community in Protests by Refiloe Lepere, Tebogo Radebe

“…This study contributes to scholarship by offering a new framework for understanding the role of songs in protests as dramaturgical tools that create roles, scripts, and shared experiences. …”
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NAVIGATING VIOLENCE AND GENDER EQUALITY IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN POLITICAL CONTEXT by ADIGUN, IBIRONKE B. DOMINION, FATAI LATEEF YUSUF

“…Efforts to address these challenges have been made, including the passage of laws and policies aimed at promoting gender equality and increasing women's representation in politics. However, implementation and enforcement remain major obstacles, as entrenched cultural norms and lack of political will limit the effectiveness of these measures. …”
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Peripartum Ruptured Uterine Angioleiomyoma by Nora Mohamed, Ayman Almasalma

“…Although exceptionally they can be found in the uterus, they are commonly reported in the lower extremity. Preoperative diagnosis is tricky. …”
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National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale: comparison of original and modified versions for Singapore culture by Shu Han Lim, Tai Yan Guek, Fung Peng Woon, Deirdre Danyi Tay, Shu Swen Ho, Szu Chyi Ng, Deidre Anne De Silva

“…Conclusion: There are cultural issues with several dysphasia objects in the original NIHSS as evidenced by the high error rates, which were lowered with more culturally suitable alternatives. …”
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Modern options of prokinetics in gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment by A. A. Sheptulin, A. A. Kurbatova, S. A. Baranov

“…GERD belongs to acid-related diseases, because detrimental action of hydrochloric acid on esophageal mucosa plays major role in its pathogenesis. However esophageal and stomach motility disorders, e.g.: increase in frequency of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations, decrease of esophageal clearance and increase of intragastric pressure play important role in GERD development as well. …”
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CREDIBILITY COMMITMENT AND PEACE BUILDING IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA by CHINEDU EKPERECHUKWU ETI, SUNDAY DIDAM AUDU, GOODNEWS OSAH

“…While some are caused by the neglect of early warning mechanisms, others are as a result of subversive reactions to disproportionate distribution of resources and power; and or failed interventions to the conflict. …”
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The Association Between Functional Movement Screen Scores and Knee Valgus Moments During Unplanned Sidestep Cutting in Netball by Desmond Boey, Marcus Lee

“…A 3D motion analysis system captured lower limb kinetics and kinematics of each participant's non-dominant leg during USC. …”
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Algorithmic emergence? Epistemic in/justice in AI-directed transformations of healthcare by Imo Emah, SJ Bennett

“…This paper considers the interwoven epistemic, sociopolitical and technical ramifications of healthcare-AI entanglements, examining how AI materialities shape emergence of particular modes of healthcare organization, governance and roles, and reflecting on how to embed participatory engagement within these entanglements. …”
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Génesis de la violencia en los albores del siglo XXI: cambio en los gobiernos indígenas ante la modernización del sistema de partido en el mundo maya by Martha Areli Ramírez Sánchez

“…En The Power of Violence, Philippe Bourgois presentó una tipología completa sobre las violencias existentes: colectivas, individuales y estructurales. …”
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Assessing the Economic Burden and Benefit-cost of Treating Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Germany by Nikolaos Kotsopoulos, Mark P. Connolly, Esther Sobanski, Maarten J. Postma

“…Children with ADHD are regularly found to have lower educational attainment and increased likelihood of dropping out of school compared to children without ADHD. …”
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