Interest groups in Lithuania: dynamics of development and characteristics of institutionalization by Alvidas Lukošaitis

“…On the other - it implies functional inclusion of the interest groups into the decision-making process. Besides, it is characterized by that the State treats interest groups selectively when the pragmatic outlook and specialization of the interest groups in some spheres allows them to depoliticize a number of policy sectors. …”
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Pulsed light: Innovative non-thermal technology for preservation of fruits and vegetables by Roji Waghmare, Manoj Kumar, Baohong Zhang, Rahul Yadav, Ajinath Dukare, Radha, Deepak Chandran, Pratik Nayi, Muzaffar Hasan, Sangram Dhumal, Trupti Dharmarao, Tanu Malik, Ruprekha Sarma, Saurjaynee Biswas, Jose M. Lorenzo

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Food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices among food handlers in collective catering in central Morocco by Rachid Amaiach, Abdelhakim El Ouali Lalami, Mouhcine Fadil, Rabia Bouslamti, Sanae Lairini

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Agronomic Efficiency of Compost Extracts and Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria in Soybean Crops by Andressa Pereira de Jesus, Mateus Neri Oliveira Reis, Lucas Loram Lourenço, Daniel José de Souza Mol, Layara Alexandre Bessa, Marivaine da Silva Brasil, Luciana Cristina Vitorino

“…Regenerative agriculture and the use of bioinputs have been gaining prominence in the global agribusiness sector, driven by the growing demand for healthier foods produced with minimal impact on ecosystems. …”
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THE ROLE AND STRATEGY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN) IN PROTECTING MIGRANT FISHERS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AGAINST MODERN SLAVERY by Belardo Prasetya Mega Jaya, Muhammad Rusli Arafat, Asep Hakim Zakiran, Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli, Fareed Mohd Hassan, Noor Dzuhaidah Osman, Amalina Ahmad Tajudin

“… The issue of contemporary slavery within the fishing sector has afflicted the region for decades. The situation is difficult due to the cross-territorial jurisdiction of other nations. …”
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CURRENT RUSSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM MODERNIZATION PROBLEMS by E. A. Zhukov, B. F. Zaitsev

“…Modernization process currently underway in economics of the Russian Federation subjects reveal serious discrepancy between present professional education systems and demands of regional economics real sectors in professionals of all categories from workers of leading occupations to engineers and technicians. …”
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Practical Application and Progress of CO2-CO Recycling in Steel Chemical Co-Production by Chao FENG, Mingwei TU, Rong ZHU, Tianfu ZHANG, Tao LIN, Xiaodong WANG

“…The steel industry is one of the most energy-intensive and carbon-emitting sectors worldwide, significantly contributing to environmental challenges. …”
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A Case Study on Multi-Real-Option-Integrated STO-PF Models for Strengthening Capital Structures in Real Estate Development by Jung Kyu Park, Jun Bok Lee, Young Mee Ahn, Ga Young Yoo

“…This integration aims to enhance financial modeling and decision-making processes, as well as to facilitate the integration of digital technologies in this field. …”
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Navigating the Challenges of Sustainable Dental Practices: Opportunities for Green Innovation in Dentistry by Wajiha Qamar

“…Dental practices can drastically reduce their impact on the environment by transitioning to environmentally friendly materials like biodegradable composites and non-toxic sterilization processes.2 The transition is essential to developing a sustainable healthcare system prioritizing human and environmental well-being. …”
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SABO-ELM model for remaining life prediction of lithium-ion batteries under multiple health factors by Jiabo LI, Zhonglin SUN, Di TIAN, Zhixuan WANG

“…This paper introduces a novel approach that combines advanced signal processing, health feature extraction, and machine learning optimization to improve RUL predictive precision for lithium-ion batteries. …”
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An enhanced fusion of transfer learning models with optimization based clinical diagnosis of lung and colon cancer using biomedical imaging by N. A. S. Vinoth, J. Kalaivani, R. Madonna Arieth, S. Sivasakthiselvan, Gi-Cheon Park, Gyanendra Prasad Joshi, Woong Cho

“…Initially, the image pre-processing stage applies the median filter (MF) model to eliminate the unwanted noise from the input image data. …”
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Review of BRICS regulatory practices in the field of drugs compounding by D. S. Yurochkin, D. D. Mamedov, S. E. Erdni-Garyaev, A. V. Yarutkin, V. L. Bagirova, P. S. Guryanov, O. Loudiyi, W. Li

“…The identified peculiarities determine the need to rethink the current state of the Russian regulation of the medicinal products compounding sector. The study emphasizes the need to improve regulatory approaches in Russia. …”
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Cognitive assessment across normal aging and subjective cognitive decline using PGIMS and Stroop color-word test: A cross-sectional study by Akshata Rao, Abhijith R Rao, Bhawana Painkra, Sakthi Kiruthika, Sunil Kumar, Meenal Thakral, Swati Bajpai, Shodhan Aithal, Aparajit Ballav Dey, Prasun Chatterjee

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PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS FOR MASTERING NEW ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF PROFESSIONAL REORIENTATION by I. I. Khasanova, S. S. Kotova

“…It is stated that under the increasingly complex socio-cultural and professional environment there is the need for pedagogical personnel capable to carry out continuing training and retraining of mid-level professionals for the real sector of the economy and the social sphere in compliance with the international standards and advanced technologies. …”
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A Case-control study of risk factors for dog rabies in Northeast Tunisia by Sana Kalthoum, Raja Gharbi, Mehdi Ben Ali, Imed Ben Sliman, Nouha Haboubi, Khaoula Barrak, Khalil Fakhfekh, Rafika Ben Romdhane, Habiba El Hechri, Salma Boughanemi, Chedia Seghaier, Chokri Bahloul

“…These findings can inform decision-making processes aimed at improving the effectiveness of national rabies control programs. …”
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The evolution of social standards and guarantees in the context of the rule of law: international experience and prospects for development in Ukraine by I.O. Nalyvaiko

“… The article is dedicated to the study of social standards and social guarantees in Ukraine, their evolution, current state, and prospects for development in the context of European integration processes. Social standards play an important role in ensuring social justice, equal opportunities, and a decent standard of living for citizens. …”
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Qualitative Analysis of National Documents on the Role and Duties of Supplementary Medical Insurance in Health System: Evidence from Iran by Ebrahim Hasanzadeh, Hasan Aboulghasem Gorji, Aziz Rezapour, Mani Yousef Vand

“…These documents, published in Persian, included policies, laws, and guidelines governing the sector. No time limitations were applied, and the documents were sourced from governmental and regulatory bodies. …”
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INNOVATION AND SUCCESS: PERCEPTIONS, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF YOUNG FARMERS by Maria G. BOTSIOU, Stavriani KOUTSOU, Vassilios DAGDILELIS

“…According to the National Development Low 3299/2004 (GR), innovation is an applied use of knowledge in the production and marketing of new or improved products, processes and services that find immediate productive, utilitarian and commercial application. …”
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Towards a sustainable rare disease and orphan drug ecosystem in Saudi Arabia: policy insights from a multi-stakeholder workshop by Ghada Mohammed Abozaid, Ghada Mohammed Abozaid, Hussain Abdulrahman Al-Omar, Abdulaziz Alrabiah, Asma AlMuaither, Amy Jayne McKnight

“…Strategies to improve the healthcare landscape for RDs in SA have also been recommended.MethodsA 1-day workshop, conducted at the Saudi Health Council in Riyadh, SA on 5 June 2023, gathered stakeholders from the government, private sector, pharmaceutical industry, legislators, regulators, providers, payers, academia, and insurance companies. …”
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An analytical framework for strategic alliance formation between a cooperative bank and a fintech start-up: An Italian case study by Francesca Bartolacci, Andrea Cardoni, Piotr Łasak, Wojciech Sadkowski

“…PURPOSE: The paper aims to identify the characteristics of the entities involved, the motivations and the processes of forming strategic alliances between a small cooperative bank and a fintech start-up. …”
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