Decoding urinary tract infections: pathogen profiles and antimicrobial resistance in a cross-sectional study by Berun A. Abdalla, Khanda A. Anwar, Saman S. Fakhraldden, Bnar Sardar Saida, Rawa Bapir, Sasan M. Ahmed, Ayman M. Mustafa, Hiwa O. Abdullah, Rawezh Q. Salih, Hawnaz S. Abdullah, Hidayat Anwar Yaseen, Wafa A. Hamadameen, Shnya Hawre Ahmed, Rivan O. Saleem, Fahmi H. Kakamad

“…Conclusions The high prevalence of antibiotic resistance and MDR strains limits treatment options, highlighting the urgent need for updated empirical therapy guidelines, enhanced antimicrobial stewardship, and continuous surveillance programs. These findings emphasize the necessity of targeted interventions to curb resistance and improve patient outcomes.…”
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Knowledge, attitudes and strategies on contraceptive utilization among adolescents: views from beneficiaries and parents in City of Kigali by Jean Baptiste Hategekimana, Adolphe Ndikubwimana, Justin Ndayisenga, Fidele Niyitegeka, Daniel Ukwishatse, Serieux Cyubahiro, Bivegete Kenny Ntwali, Absolomon Gashaija, Alice Nyirazigama, Noel Korukire, Felix K. Rubuga, Patrick Karakwende, Celestin Banamwana, Pierre Dukuziyaturemye, Jean Muhire, Marie Josee Mwiseneza, Theoneste Ntakirutimana, Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III

“…Abstract Introduction Pregnancy among adolescents is a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries, including Rwanda. Although contraception could be an effective tool to prevent unintended pregnancy, its utilization among adolescents is often low. …”
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Teaching Foresight and Futures Literacy and Its Integration into University Curriculum by Anna Kononiuk, Anna Sacio-Szymanska, Stefanie Ollenburg, Leonello Trivelli

“…The authors of the article undertook and coordinated theoretical and empirical research on foresight and Futures Literacy and its correspondence with entrepreneurship within the beFORE project funded under the Erasmus+ program’s Knowledge Alliance scheme. The research process resulted in the identification of 12 key competence items and the development of a free, approximately 34-hour-long online course consisting of seven self-standing modules, 25 lessons, and 79 learning topics corresponding to these competences. …”
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The Effect of the Ripening Period on the Quality Attributes of Pear Fruit by Smaranda-Oana Boghean, Mădălina Militaru, Eugenia Gherghina (Mareși), Radu E. Sestras, Orsolya Borsai, Andreea F. Andrecan, Catalina Dan, Adriana F. Sestras, Anca Livia Butiuc-Keul

“…Moreover, several genotypes demonstrated potential as parental sources in pear breeding programs targeting improved organoleptic and physicochemical traits. …”
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Nanomaterials for Persistent Organic Pollutants Decontamination in Water: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Future Perspectives by Risky Ayu Kristanti, Tony Hadibarata, Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Dan Eduard Mihaiescu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

“…Unprecedented cross-disciplinary research between natural, human, and technological studies and outreach programs is needed to facilitate the development and diffusion of the results. …”
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‘Hard’ and ‘soft’ approaches in active transport promotion: analysis and mapping of government policies by Nicholas J. R. Hunter, Benjamin Cramer, Erica Randle, Katherine A. Hunter

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Toward sustainable additive manufacturing of PEKK/Martian regolith composite for lightweight structural applications on Mars by Farshad Malekpour, Marjan Abdali, Mehdi Hojjati, Krzysztof Skonieczny

“…Advances in sustainable resource utilization and innovative manufacturing techniques are driving efforts toward the prospect of human settlement on Mars, led by programs such as SpaceX’s Occupy Mars initiative. One promising approach involves the development of materials and processes that leverage in-situ Martian resources. …”
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Psychological and Pedagogical Technologies of Working with Teenagers to Level the Manifestations of Learned Helplessness by Shalaginova K.S., Dekina E.V., Kulikova T.I.

“…To overcome the conditions of learned helplessness in this category of students, the “Path to Success” program was developed and tested, recommendations were made to teachers on leveling the manifestations of learned helplessness in adolescents. …”
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Modernization of the economy of the macroregion: problems and solutions (on the example of the North caucasian Federal District) by G. Kh. Batov, M. M. Kandrokova

“…To solve them, it is possible to use various tools, including plans, strategies, programs, program-target management methods, and others. …”
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Geospatial analysis of end-stage renal disease among patients attending hemodialysis units in Alexandria, Egypt by Reham A. EL-Hofy, Safia I. Shehata, Azza F. Abou EL-Naga, Mohamed H. Bahnassy, Gihan I. Gewaifel, Nahla A. Gamaleldin

“…Conclusion It is recommended to target future screening programs and awareness campaigns in Almeria district to raise public awareness about early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease this will help to prevent further progression to ESRD. …”
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Peer pressure, anxiety, and smartphone addiction among Chinese college students: a mediation analysis by Meng-Te Hung, Li-Ching Hung, Qixiang Zhou, Ziyuan Huang

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Modern idea of enteroviral infection as a polietiologic disease (review of literature) by O. V. Riabokon, E. V. Usacheva, О. M. Kamyshnyі, D. A. Zadiraka, E. A. Tkacheva

“…Presented literature review conducted in the framework of the open cohort study of the Joint Small Grants Programme WHO/HHWS focused on programs to combat infectious diseases on the topic: "New approaches to the diagnosis of major clinical forms of enteroviral infection in children and adults" According to the latest changes of the database of the International Committee on taxonomy of viruses the genus Enterovirus includes 4 types of human enteroviruses, which are more than 100 serotypes of enteroviruses, which differ in the receptors they use for entry into the cell-target immune response of the host and, in a certain way, the spectrum of associated clinical manifestations. …”
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ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF THE COORDINATION BODY FOR THE EXTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL OF MEGA PROJECTS WITH MIXED PARTICIPATION by A. M. Korolev

“…To maintain sustainable economic growth and development under the current economic conditions, the government has to ensure large-scale investment activities sufficient for parallel implementation of multiple programs and projects. …”
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The Role of Incentives Structure on Employee Performance in the Sierra Leone Banking Sector by Mohamed Sesay

“…Hence, this paper contributes significantly to the existing literature by developing and testing a model highlighting how Banks should improve staff satisfaction, lower employee turnover rates, and yield superior organizational performance by linking reward systems to business targets and workforce requirements.…”
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Modeling and mapping of contextual factors associated with adolescent birth rates in Thailand between 2009 and 2018 by Thutchanut Phantra, Thanapoom Rattananupong, Kittipong Saejeng, Wiroj Jiamjarasrangsi

“…Conclusion As there is no pronounced geographical variation in ABRs and their contextual determinants, a uniform set of policies and programs targeting the reduction of ABRs could be implemented across all districts in Thailand.…”
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Modern approaches to psychoterapy of somatoform disorders by A. I. Mukhametova, V. V. Vasilyev

“…The future of psychotherapy of SFD is seen by the authors of this review in the development of integrative psychotherapeutic programs that combine elements of several multidirectional methods of psychotherapy, but that are based on knowledge of the general personal and psychological characteristics of patients suffering from SFD.…”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Male Professional and Semi-Professional Footballers Towards Concussion: A look at two countries from the Caribbean Football Union by Sharmella Roopchand Martin, Barrington Gayle, Vanessa Wickham, Lori Ann Miller, Saundria Codling

“…This gap could potentially be addressed by the development of culturally specific educational programs which integrate behaviour change theories. …”
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Les routes forestières au Québec : Les impacts environnementaux, sociaux et économiques by Laurence Bourgeois, Daniel Kneeshaw, Gaétane Boisseau

“…Research and education programs should also be initiated in parallel to these measures as well as modifying political and governmental strategies and laws to target sustainable road management. …”
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Protective mental health factors in children of parents with alcohol and drug use disorders: A systematic review. by Olga Wlodarczyk, Mirjam Schwarze, Hans-Jürgen Rumpf, Franka Metzner, Silke Pawils

“…Based on the current state of the research, no causal conclusions with regard to the effectiveness of protective factors can be drawn. To develop effective prevention programs, further longitudinal studies and studies assessing the interactions between risk and protective factors are needed.…”
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES by S. S. Yakushin, E. V. Filippov

“…The development of programs to improve the PA of the population can have a significant impact on the overall and cardiovascular mortality.…”
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