Potential of Nb₂O₅ as a Catalyst in Biodiesel Production: A Study with Different Feedstock by Helder de Lucena Pereira, Adriano Lima da Silva, Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna, Joyce Salviano Barros de Figueiredo, Simoni Margareti Plentz Meneghetti, Ana Cristina Figueiredo de Melo Costa

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External reference pricing for medicines in Ukraine: latest trends by L. I. Kucherenko, I. V. Nizhenkovska, N. V. Sholoiko, L. O. Hala, N. O. Datsiuk

“…Compared to the previous year, the share of healthcare expenditure in the state budget of Ukraine has decreased, which is associated with increased funding for the security and defense sector. In terms of gross domestic product, healthcare spending has reduced to 2.8 %, which corresponds to the figures for 2019. …”
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LEGAL AND ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES OF THE FOREIGN POLICY OF INDEPENDENT AZERBAIJAN IN RELATION TO NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES by Katana Gafarova

“…This diversification is characterised by the acceleration of the non-oil sector, irrespective of the magnitude of oil revenues, and the integration of information and communication technologies across various societal domains.…”
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Diseño, validación y valoración de competencias del gestor de actividades físicas y deportivas (Design, validation and assessment of physical activity and sports manager competenci... by Daniel Carranza-Bautista, Manel Valcarce-Torrente

“…For this reason, the purpose of this research is the design, validation and assessment of professional competencies in the management of physical activities and sports, based on a mixed study involving 233 sports managers working in the public, private and mixed sectors in Spain, Colombia and Mexico, through the analysis of 9 variables, resulting in the holistic composition and suitability of 19 competencies in the field of physical activity and sports management, which, through a process of expert validation and assessment, led to the selection of 10 essential competencies that every manager of physical activities and sports can develop. …”
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The Oblique Rupture of the Strike-Slip January 18, 2021, MW 6.4 Earthquake and Triggered Events from a Local Seismic Network (San Juan Province, Argentina) by Silvina Nacif, Andrés Nacif, Laura B. Godoy, Marianela Lupari, Raquel Villegas, Mario Gimenez, Andrés Folguera, Aixa Rodriguez, Silvana Spagnotto, Francisco Ruiz

“…Considering the closeness of the greatest earthquakes that shocked the eastern sector of the San Juan Province to the subducted Juan Fernandez Ridge track, and the direction of the rupture process, we infer its influence as one of the significant factors that contributes to the high seismic activity in this region.…”
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Macro Stickies Content Evaluation of Different Cellulose-Based Materials Through Image Analysis by António de O. Mendes, Joana C. Vieira, Vera L. D. Costa, Paula Pinto, Belinda Soares, Paulo Barata, Joana M. R. Curto, Maria E. Amaral, Ana P. Costa, Paulo T. Fiadeiro

“…In this sense, the proper assessment of Macro Stickies provides valuable information for the recycling sector to classify them in the products, and to anticipate which materials might give rise to potential stickies related problems in the recycling process.…”
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A Proposed Framework for Ranking and Prioritizing Food Safety Risks in Low Resource Settings Using Foodborne Disease Burden Metrics: A Case Study in Ethiopia by Barbara Kowalcyk, Leon Gorris, Janet Buffer, Kathryn Stolte-Carroll, Bashiru C. Bakin, Allison Howell, Desalegne Degefaw, Binyam Moges, Kara Morgan, Laura Binkley, Getnet Yimer, Arie H. Havelaar

“…Our proposed framework provides a systematic, evidence-based, and adaptable method for prioritizing the allocation of public sector resources. The process can generate the evidence needed to strengthen regulatory systems and support the efficient implementation of national-level food safety strategies that span from farm to fork to improve public health.…”
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Recovered Ammonia as a Sustainable Energy Carrier: Innovations in Recovery, Combustion, and Fuel Cells by Daniele La Corte, Marina Maddaloni, Reza Vahidzadeh, Marta Domini, Giorgio Bertanza, Samee Ullah Ansari, Matteo Marchionni, Vittorio Tola, Nancy Artioli

“…By providing an in-depth assessment of the environmental and economic benefits of using recovered ammonia as an energy source, this paper highlights its potential to decarbonize sectors such as transportation, industry, and power generation.…”
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Hydropneumatic storage methodology towards a new era of hybrid energy system's efficiency and flexibility by JoaoS.T. Coelho, Modesto Pérez-Sánchez, Oscar E. Coronado-Hernández, Mohsen Besharat, Rui-Lin Feng, Elias Tasca, Ling Zhou, Helena M. Ramos

“…When integrated with renewable sources, such as solar (PV) and wind energy, they offer a flexible, long-lasting energy management system, applicable across different water-energy sectors to support Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Phenol solutions recovery as water pollutants with eugenol cross-linked diallyl phthalate using supported liquid membrane by A.A. Kiswandono, N. Ningsih, A.V. Sindiani, Rinawati ., H.I. Qudus

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The The swift advancement of the industrial sector raises concerns due to its detrimental impact on the environment, notably in the production of pollutants, such as organic substances like phenol. …”
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A hybrid renewable energy system for Hassi Messaoud region of Algeria: Modeling and optimal sizing by Yacine Bourek, El Mouatez Billah Messini, Chouaib Ammari, Mohamed Guenoune, Boulerbah Chabira, Bipul Krishna Saha

“…In Algeria, where the energy sector relies heavily on fossil fuels, integrating renewable energy systems is essential for enhancing energy security and reducing environmental impacts. …”
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ANALYSIS OF EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FACTORS AFFECTING HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC IN THE SPHERE OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS by Abasova Samira Huseyn qizi, Aliyeva Esmer Qurban qizi

“…Internally, state-driven reforms have prioritized human capital development, adapting education to meet modern standards, including the Bologna Process principles. There is a number of challenges remained, such as limited private sector involvement and disparities in access to ICT-based education in rural regions. …”
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Application of Six Sigma in the management of caregivers of inpatients in Department of Neurology during the COVID-19 outbreak (六西格玛管理法在新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情防控期间神经内科住院患者陪护人员管理中的应用)... by PAN Xi (潘习), XU Lan (徐岚), WANG Zhi (王稚)

“…The potential factors influencing the management quality were analyzed, and targeted improvement strategies were carried out from the aspect of cross-sector cooperation, process optimization, establishment of special position, tool utilization, standard training. …”
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Study on implementation of anaerobic digestion and composting technologies for kitchen waste management: A case study in Macau by Zhaobin Li, Tang Wai Fan, Mak Shu Lun, Qingwen Li, Qianqian Hong, Haolin Chen, Lei Ma, Jiena Yu

“…Background: Macau, a key tourist and commercial hub, is grappling with substantial kitchen waste due to its growing population and tourism sector. The rapid increase in kitchen waste has significant environmental, social, and economic impacts, necessitating effective waste management strategies. …”
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FoodSky: A food-oriented large language model that can pass the chef and dietetic examinations by Pengfei Zhou, Weiqing Min, Chaoran Fu, Ying Jin, Mingyu Huang, Xiangyang Li, Shuhuan Mei, Shuqiang Jiang

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Nickel: A tale of two cities by Richard Schodde, Pietro Guj

“…This, however, has changed starting with a daring but successful gamble on the side of Ni-laterite-rich Indonesia that, in an endeavour to attract investment in downstream processing, in 2014 introduced a ban on the exportation of Ni ore, giving local miners 5 years to establish their processing facilities. …”
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Gel Electrolytes in the Development of Textile-Based Power Sources by Ana Isabel Ribeiro, Cátia Alves, Marta Fernandes, José Abreu, Fábio Pedroso de Lima, Jorge Padrão, Andrea Zille

“…The interest in flexible and wearable electronics is increasing in both scientific research and in multiple industry sectors, such as medicine and healthcare, sports, and fashion. …”
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Probiotic Fermentation of Defatted Cottonseed Meal for Sustainable Foods and Non-Food Applications by Zhanqiang Yan, Tian Li, Gen Zou, Xiaoling Zhang, Lingbo Qu, Yongjun Wei

“…., animal feed, functional peptides, and food additives) and non-food sectors (e.g., biofuels and bioplastic) are explored. …”
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ORGANIZATIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS OF USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN BLENDED LEARNING OF FUTURE OFFICERS by Halus Oleksandr, Kryshchuk Bogdan, Sivak Nataliia

“…It is noted that the educational sector is quite sensitive to modern social challenges and the emergence of digital technologies, because due to serious social problems, education of young people must continue taking into account traditional and modern practices of face-to-face (auditory), distance and, accordingly, blended learning. …”
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Nature-based solutions in the savanna belt of Africa: Insights from a systematic review by Daniel O. Olago, Timothy A. Downing, Yvonne Githiora, Christian Borgemeister, Juliet Kamau, Gerda Kuiper, N'golo A. Koné, Christine Omuombo

“…Less than 2 % of papers met all the criteria, falling short in the areas of biodiversity gains, economic viability, governance processes, trade-offs, and adaptive management. The geographical and sectoral scopes of these solutions were also limited: 72 % of papers were from just 5 countries, and 80 % were from the agriculture/livestock sectors. …”
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