Economic aspects of conflicts in the global economy in the conditions of the New Cold War by Оlena Baula, Оksana Urban

“…The systematization of literary sources and approaches to the solution of the researched problem shows that, despite the diversity and content of the approaches around the issues of the forms of influence of globalization on the sources of conflict, the issue of monitoring economic conflicts between the main economic centers of the world in the context of political conflicts of the 21st century remains insufficiently studied, as well as outlining the prospects of European integration of Ukraine in the conditions of Russian aggression. The methodological basis of the research is the methods of scientific abstraction, dialectical analysis, logical-structural and systemic approaches to assessing the economic aspects of confrontations in the world economy. …”
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Prevalence of prolonged grief disorder and its symptoms among bereaved individuals in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bao-Liang Zhong, Meng-Di Yuan, Jun-Fa Liu

“…This need is particularly pronounced in those who have lost their only child and those bereaved due to earthquakes. Further methodologically rigorous studies are needed to provide more accurate prevalence estimates.PROSPERO registration number CRD42023432553.…”
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The Persian Version of the "Participation Measure-3 Domains, 4 Dimensions": Translation, Cultural Adaptation, Face and Content Validity by Diba Sharifi, Laleh Lajevardi, Ghorban Taghizadeh, Akram Azad

“…This study aims to translate and evaluate the face and content validity of the Persian version of the participation measure–3 domains, 4 dimensions (PM-3D4D) questionnaire in adults with chronic stroke. Methods: This methodological study was conducted following the international QOL assessment (IQOLA) protocol after obtaining permission from the test developer. …”
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Community-based participatory process evaluation based on the Reach, Quality Control, Fidelity, Satisfaction, and Management (RQFSM) model in Nevada: A study protocol by Asma Awan, Manoj Sharma

“…This study protocol presents Nevada’s COVID-19 public health disparity reduction initiatives and community-based participatory process evaluation methodologies. The participatory process evaluation based on the Reach, Quality Control, Fidelity, Satisfaction, Management (RQFSM) Model has been planned with 25 partner organizations that deliver public health services within Nevada. …”
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The impact of life events and transitions on physical activity: A scoping review. by Hannes Gropper, Jannika M John, Gorden Sudeck, Ansgar Thiel

“…It also shows that the research landscape is characterized by a lack of conceptual clarity and by disparate methodologies, making it difficult to synthesize results across studies.…”
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Mapping factors influencing initiation of antiretroviral treatment among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Palesa Grace Likoti, Desmond Kuupiel, Nelisiwe Khuzwayo

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The methodological framework for scoping reviews will guide this scoping protocol. …”
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“National Champions” and Technological “Little Giants”: Chinese Industrial Policy Between Modernization and Tradition by I. V. Danilin

“…The central hypothesis posits that, despite outward signs of modernization, China's approach retains elements of traditional interventionism. Methodologically, the research draws on the theory of national innovation systems and elements of political economy, supplemented by case studies. …”
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Cultural dimensions of safe cities by Ćurčić Slađana

“…Therefore, this paper aims to determine whether and to what extent the dimensions of national culture, according to Hofstede, are present in the safety plans of the safest cities according to the Safe City Index and whether the high level of urban safety of the examined cities, also implies the similarity of the national cultures of the countries in which they are located. In the methodological sense, the paper is based on a content analysis respectively qualitative analysis of the safety plans of three selected cities - Toronto, Sydney and Barcelona. …”
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What is the evidence for efficacy of advance care planning in improving patient outcomes? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Chetna Malhotra, Mahham Shafiq, Ada Portia Macarubbo Batcagan-Abueg

“…Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed methodological quality. Disagreements were resolved by consensus or a third reviewer.Results We reviewed 132 eligible trials published between 1992 and May 2021; 64% were high-quality. …”
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Comparative assessment of crises and recovery in the Romanian tourism market by Iuliana Tudose (Pop), Daniel Bulin, Luciana-Floriana Poenaru, Antonela Toma, Elena-Corina Cipu, Delia Popescu

“…The study applies a quantitative methodological framework and uses time series data from 2002-2022, with descriptive statistics, comparisons and trend analyses serving as the main pillars for interpreting the evolution of tourism demand, accommodation supply and occupancy rates. …”
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Evaluating the efficiency of 16S-ITS-23S operon sequencing for species level resolution in microbial communities by Meghana Srinivas, Calum J. Walsh, Fiona Crispie, Orla O’Sullivan, Paul D. Cotter, Douwe van Sinderen, John G. Kenny

“…However, being in its early stages of development, RRN sequencing has several underexplored or understudied elements, highlighting the need for a critical and thorough examination of its methodologies. Key areas that require detailed analysis include understanding how primer pairs, sequencing platforms, and classifiers and databases affect the accuracy of species resolution achieved through RRN sequencing. …”
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Social Institute of tutoring in educational rehabilitation of disabled people based on Internet technologies by P. V. Razov, A. Yu. Kibakina

“…The scientific and practical potential of digital sociology in the scientific and methodological support of the development of the Institute of tutoring in the system of rehabilitation of disabled people based on digital technologies and Internet resources has been substantiated.The term of the sociological concept of “digital social inclusion of education” has been introduced, the characteristics ofits components have been given. …”
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Formgestaltung aus aufführungspraktischer Perspektive. Zur Interpretationsgeschichte von Beethovens 33 Veränderungen über einen Walzer von A. Diabelli op. 120 by Thomas Glaser

“…Complete recordings of this cycle offer ample opportunities to reconsider methodological approaches in musical performance studies. …”
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How is cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia delivered to adults with comorbid persistent musculoskeletal pain and disordered sleep? A scoping review. by Abigail Browne, Roisin Cahalan, Kieran O' Sullivan

“…Electronic searches of ten database and three clinical trials registries were performed up to 25 October 2023. The methodological quality of each study was evaluated by two independent reviewers using the PEDro tool. …”
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The use of serious games for psychological education and training: a systematic review by Antonio Pio Facchino, Daniela Marchetti, Marco Colasanti, Lilybeth Fontanesi, Maria Cristina Verrocchio

“…Serious games, particularly those providing feedback and modeling, significantly enhance the quality of learning and training for psychology students and professionals.DiscussionKey findings revealed that serious games operate by offering realistic, engaging, and flexible learning environments while mitigating risks associated with real-world practice. Methodological limitations, including moderate to high risk of bias in many studies, especially those that relied on cross-sectional data, underscore the need for rigorous designs and long-term evaluations. …”
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Gender and sex differences in adherence to a Mediterranean diet and associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review by Gerrit Brandt, Marie Pahlenkemper, Cristina Ballero Reque, Luisa Sabel, Christopher Zaiser, Nora M. Laskowski, Georgios Paslakis

“…Additionally, older age, higher education levels, higher socioeconomic status, and increased physical activity were linked to greater adherence to a MD in the pandemic context.ConclusionGender-specific differences in dietary behavior are influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, gender roles, and pandemic phases as well as biases in sample composition and methodological weaknesses. Significant gaps in the evidence, particularly concerning sexual and gender minorities, are highlighted.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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Experience in organizing the cadets’ practical training by means of the discipline “Foreign language” by Olga V. Igumnova

“…The normative documents study and the generalization of the higher learning mass pedagogical experience made it possible to systematize and plan one lesson in this course. Methodological foundations, empirical and theoretical research methods allowed us to determine the logic of in-class learning, a set of training tasks, to specify the forms of the cadets classroom activities (shift groups working) and the principles of evaluating the learners success. …”
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Armed violent conflict and healthcare-seeking behavior for maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. by Gbadebo Collins Adeyanju, Pia Schrage, Rabiu Ibrahim Jalo, Liliana Abreu, Max Schaub

“…The review was designed according to PRISMA-P statement and the protocol was registered with PROSPERO database. The methodological quality and risks of bias were appraised using GRADE. …”
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Cultural &amp; region-specific adaptation of KAP (Knowledge, attitude, and practice) tool to capture healthy lifestyle within primary care settings. by Ahmed Sameer Alnuaimi, Muslim Abbas Syed, Abduljaleel Abdullatif Zainel, Hafiz Ahmed Mohamed, Mohamed Iheb Bougmiza, Mohamed Ahmed Syed

“…Further research is needed to explore evidence-based methodologies to formulate an age-specific and shorter version of KAPs survey without compromising the validity of the tool within specific regional primary healthcare settings.…”
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Academic Philosophy as a Way of Life by Eli Kramer, Marta Faustino, Hélder Telo

“…Inspired by Hadot’s account, which was complemented by the late Foucault’s own reflections on philosophy’s practical and performative potential, recent scholarship has characterized PWL as a metaphilosophical model that can be fruitfully used to criticize current academic practices and to develop innovative methodological approaches to the study, research, and teaching of philosophy, which in turn might enable a transformation of philosophical practices in the context of modern universities.…”
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