Underutilized fruit crops as a sustainable approach to enhancing nutritional security and promoting economic growth by Kumaresan Marappan, Shakila Sadasivam, Naveena Natarajan, Vijai Ananth Arumugam, Kathari Lakshmaiah, Meera Thangaraj, Madhumita Giridhar Gopal, Akino Asokan

“…Despite these challenges, the scalability of underutilized fruit crops can be unlocked through targeted interventions such as market development, investments in value-added products, and policy support. …”
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SCREENING FOR OVARIAN CANCER: REALITY AND PROSPECTS. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE by E. V. Gerfanova, L. A. Ashrafyan, I. B. Antonova, O. I. Aleshikova, S. V. Ivashina

“…The importance of genetic counseling for persons at high risk of cancer development process is noted. In case of mutation detection in the BRCA1, BRCA2 genes, in some countries a wide range of preventive activities is recommended: from regular «targeted» preventive examinations to the prophylactic oophorectomy and mastectomy. …”
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The agriculture specialization through the lens of PESTLE analysis by Khachatryan Liana, Asatryan Hovhannes, Poghosyan Shogher, Azatyan Liana, Kocharyan Tsovinar, Matinyan Alvard, Manucharyan Meri

“…Economic specialization and diversification have long been central themes in spatial development studies. This article aims to evaluate the role of state policy in shaping the specialization of agricultural organizations (farms), using evidence from Armenia. …”
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Teachers’ and School Professionals’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Epilepsy in Greece: Misconceptions and Management Options for Affected Students—A Survey Study by Stergiani Pitta, Angelos Papadopoulos, Eirini Tsiamaki, Angeliki Tsapanou, Nikolaos Trimmis, Emilia Michou, Eleni Jelastopulu, Panagiotis Plotas

“…The findings are intended to identify gaps and inform the development of targeted educational interventions that support managing epilepsy effectively. …”
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What factors enable sustainable university-industry collaboration communities? Evidence from a symbiosis theory perspective by Jun Liu, Xuewei Wang, Wenqing Miao, Xiurong Wang

“…This research provides both theoretical foundations and practical guidance for promoting the construction of University-Industry Collaboration (UIC) communities. • University-Industry Collaboration (UIC) faces challenges in implementation, including communication barriers between institutions and misaligned expectations between stakeholders • Traditional approaches to university-enterprise cooperation often lack systematic frameworks for sustainable collaboration and resource sharing • The success of industry-education partnerships heavily depends on institutional support and policy frameworks, but practical guidelines for implementation are often unclear • Introduces a comprehensive ''three-dimensional symbiosis'' framework that provides practical guidance for establishing and maintaining effective industry-education partnerships • Identifies specific mechanisms for successful collaboration, including resource sharing, information exchange, interest alignment, and organizational support structures • Presents evidence-based strategies for overcoming common barriers in University-Industry Collaboration (UIC), based on systematic analysis of real-world implementations • Educational institutions should establish dedicated communication channels and resource-sharing platforms to facilitate ongoing collaboration with industry partners • Policy makers need to develop targeted incentive mechanisms and clear evaluation criteria to encourage sustained participation from both educational institutions and industry partners • Practitioners should focus on building long-term relationships through structured programs that address both immediate needs and strategic development goals of all stakeholders…”
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Burden of pertussis in infants in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and the impact of maternal vaccination: a systematic review by Randa K. Saad, Yousef Khader, Flor M. Munoz, Faris Lami, Ezzeddine Mohsni, Nadine Haddad

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Digital Educational History Database Structure for Solving Learning Analytics Tasks by Tatyana Zykova, Alexey Kytmanov, Tatyana Kustitskaya, Roman Esin

“…Based on the proposed tools that increase the transparency of the educational process and facilitate the identification of problem areas, it becomes possible to make more informed decisions regarding, for example, the modernization of curricula or individual courses implementing disciplines of the educational program, forming admission targets based on identifying trends in demand for training in various educational programs, identifying critical points of educational programs where the greatest loss of students occurs, etc. …”
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A Holistic Digital Health Framework to Support Health Prevention Strategies in the First 1000 Days by Silvia Gabrielli, Oscar Mayora Ibarra, Stefano Forti

“… AbstractThe first 1000 days of a child’s life, spanning from the time of conception until 2 years of age, are a key period of laying down the foundations of optimum health, growth, and development across the lifespan. Although the role of health prevention programs targeting families and children in the first 1000 days of life is well recognized, investments in this key period are scarce, and the provision of adequate health care services is insufficient. …”
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Socio-Demographic Determinants of Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Binary Logistic Regression Analysis by Hadjira Larbi Cherif, Amina Badreddine, Azzeddine Sabri

“…This research opens avenues for further investigation into the psychosocial dimensions of women’s entrepreneurship in Algeria and calls for developing targeted interventions that address both structural constraints and individual capabilities to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.…”
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Improving academic outcomes through accessible physical activity for students with disabilities by Gulzam Abilkassimova, Nurlan Baigabylov, Oxana Chernova, Aleksandr Litvinov, Elena Koneeva

“…However, this study underscores the unique challenges faced by students with disabilities that require targeted interventions. Conclusions: The findings testify to the need to develop comprehensive programs to improve the physical activity of students with disabilities considering the identified barriers. …”
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Assessing training needs and influencing factors among personnel at centers for disease control and prevention in northeast China: a cross-sectional study framed by SDT and TPB usi... by Kexin Wang, Peng Wang, Min Wei, Yanping Wang, Huan Liu, Ruiqian Zhuge, Qunkai Wang, Nan Meng, Yiran Gao, Yuxuan Wang, Lijun Gao, Jingjing Liu, Xin Zhang, Mingli Jiao, Qunhong Wu

“…Therefore, setting training priorities becomes key to help ensure that training programs are targeted and effective, thereby promoting individual and organizational career development.…”
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The Necessity of Breastfeeding Education with a Health Literacy Approach by Maternal Healthcare Providers: A Policy Brief by Zohreh Shahhosseini, Roya Nikbakht, Negin Kalvani, Malihe Nourollahpour shiadeh

“…Additionally, a uniform approach to breastfeeding education is applied to all mothers, regardless of their individual needs and literacy levels, highlighting the necessity for more effective and targeted educational interventions. This policy brief emphasizes the importance of adopting a health-literacy-based approach to breastfeeding education as a key strategy for enhancing the quality of exclusive breastfeeding programs in Iran. …”
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Machine learning algorithms to predict khat chewing practice and its predictors among men aged 15 to 59 in Ethiopia: further analysis of the 2011 and 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and... by Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Lamrot Yohannes, Eliyas Addisu Taye, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn

“…Understanding the prevalence and determinants of khat chewing practices is essential to developing targeted interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to predict khat chewing practices and their determinant factors among men aged 15 to 59 years in Ethiopia using a machine learning algorithm.MethodsThis study used data from the 2011 and 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS). …”
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Prevalence and patterns of substance use in West Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Godwin Omokhagbo Emmanuel, Folahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi

“…The high prevalence of alcohol and tramadol use highlights the urgent need for targeted public health interventions, including stricter regulatory frameworks, community-based prevention programs, and comprehensive public education campaigns. …”
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History of injection drug use in the month preceding incarceration in Iranian prisons by Mitra Darbandi, Willi McFarland, Soheil Mehmandoost, Fatemeh Tavakoli, Maliheh Sadat Bazrafshan, Naser Nasiri, Ali Akbar Haghdoost, Meraj Sharifi, Roya Safari Faramani, Hamid Sharifi

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Geographic variations and determinants of ever-tested for HIV among women aged 15–49 in Sierra Leone: a spatial and multi-level analysis by Lovel Fornah, Mulugeta Shegaze Shimbre, Augustus Osborne, Alieu Tommy, Agumas Fentahun Ayalew, Wei Ma

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Editorial by Bulent Cavas

“…The findings highlight the necessity of targeted training programs to bridge gaps in ICT competence among future educators. …”
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Educating for peace in Colombia: impact, challenges and lessons learned by Marcela M. Ojeda-Díaz

“…This article analyzes the impact the National Program for Peace Education and the Magdalena Centro Peace Development Program had on the target population during the period 2021-2022. …”
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MECHANISMS FOR DETERMINING AND DISTRIBUTING STATE TRANSFERS BY MUNICIPALITIES by D. Ushatova

“…The specific rules for their spending by the municipalities (targeted and non-targeted) are derived, presenting the introduced control mechanisms on the powers of the local authorities for their spending. …”
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Determinants of crash injury severity for delivery riders: Insights from an error components mixed logit model with heterogeneous means and variances by Thanapong Champahom, Chamroeun Se, Wimon Laphrom, Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao, Rattanaporn Kasemsri, Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha

“…The findings offer valuable insights for developing targeted safety interventions and policies to reduce crash injury severity among this growing workforce.…”
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