Shifting shadows: Assessing the habitat and climate change response of binturong (Arctictis binturong) in the conservation landscape of the Asian continent by Imon Abedin, Tanoy Mukherjee, Ah Ran Kim, Hyun-Woo Kim, Soo Rin Lee, Shantanu Kundu

“…Owing to accelerated climate change, recent decades have witnessed a concerning trend of deforestation and habitat conversion, particularly in Asia, leading to significant habitat loss for a large number of wildlife, including several keystones and/or indicator species. …”
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Challenges and Strategies Adopted for Remote Teaching of Biochemistry During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Tatiane Iembo, Helena Landim Gonçalves Cristóvão, Emerson Roberto dos Santos, André Bavaresco Gonçalves Cristóvão, Nathália Bavaresco Gonçalves Cristóvão, Cíntia Canato Martins, Natália Almeida de Arnaldo Silva Rodrigues Castro, Fernando Nestor Facio Júnior, Antônio Hélio Oliani, Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Doroteia Rossi Silva Souza, Júlio César André

“… BackgroundIn March 2020, the global landscape witnessed widespread upheavals in both socioeconomic and educational spheres due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Early risk assessment in paediatric and adult household contacts of confirmed tuberculosis cases by novel diagnostic tests (ERASE-TB): protocol for a prospective, non-interventiona... by Ursula Panzner, Katharina Kranzer, Tsitsi Bandason, Kuda Mutasa, Sandra Rukobo, Charles Sandy, Bariki Mtafya, Andrea Rachow, Norbert Heinrich, Michael Hoelscher, Judith Bruchfeld, Olena Ivanova, Nyanda Elias Ntinginya, Doreen Pamba, Laura Olbrich, Issa Sabi, Simeon Mwanyonga, Elmar Saathoff, Willyhelmina Olomi, Junior Mutsvangwa, Hazel M Dockrell, Edson Tawanda Marambire, Denise Banze, Alfred Mfinanga, Theodora D Mbunda, Khosa Celso, Gunilla Kallenius, Claire J Calderwood, Christof Geldmacher, Kathrin Held, Tejaswi Appalarowthu, Friedrich Rieß, Anna Shepherd, Christopher Sundling, Mishelle Mugava, Martha Chipinduro, Lwitiho Sudi, Antelmo Haule, Emmanuel Sichone, Paschal Qwaray, Harrieth Mwambola, Lilian Minja, Peter Edwin, Dogo Ngalison, Stella Luswema, Celina Nhamuave, António Machiana, Carla Madeira, Emelva Manhiça, Nádia Sitoe, Jorge Ribeiro

“…Attestation by impartial witnesses is sought in case of illiteracy. Confidentiality of participants is being maintained throughout. …”
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À propos des foyers protohistoriques à pierres chauffantes en Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur by Denis Dubesset

“…This last period bears witness to the greatest number of occurrences. The Rhône Valley, a natural route, certainly played a major role in this diffusion process. …”
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Time trends in mechanical thrombectomy (2017–2021): do real-world data reflect advances in evidence? by Christoph Riegler, Christoph Riegler, Viktoria Rücker, Regina von Rennenberg, Regina von Rennenberg, Kerstin Bollweg, Kerstin Bollweg, Bastian Cheng, Anna C. Alegiani, Fabian Flottmann, Marlena Schnieder, Marielle Ernst, Waltraud Pfeilschifter, Waltraud Pfeilschifter, Waltraud Pfeilschifter, Christoffer Kraemer, Ruben Mühl-Benninghaus, Steffen Tiedt, Steffen Tiedt, Lars Kellert, Hanna Zimmermann, Felix J. Bode, Felix J. Bode, Gabor C. Petzold, Gabor C. Petzold, Franziska Dorn, Jörg Berrouschot, Albrecht Bormann, Kathleen Bernkopf, Silke Wunderlich, Tobias Boeckh-Behrens, Martina Petersen, Lars Udo Krause, Stephan Lowens, Heinrich J. Audebert, Heinrich J. Audebert, Eberhard Siebert, Peter U. Heuschmann, Peter U. Heuschmann, Peter U. Heuschmann, Christian H. Nolte, Christian H. Nolte, Christian H. Nolte, Christian H. Nolte

“…BackgroundIn recent years, we have witnessed a continuous, evidence-based expansion of indications for endovascular therapy (EVT) in the treatment of ischaemic stroke, driven by advancements in extended time windows and target vessel occlusion. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of intimate partner violence in pregnancy: a multicentre, binational study by Akaninyene E. Ubom, Chidinma P. Ohachenu, Suraiya S. Auwal, Safiyya F. Usman, Akwasi B. Opoku, Caesar A. Ansing, Jamiu S. Shehu, Peter C. Oriji, Komommo O. Okpebri, Ademola S. Olutoye, Rasheedat O. Balogun, Joshua E. Ifebude, Oluwole D. Obadina, Solomon Nyeche, Abdurrahman A. Bunawa, Ukeje J. Ifeanyi, Fatima A. Mahmud, Hauwa S. Gumbi, Akeem O. Ojugbele, Olubusayo O. Areo, Olakunle E. Ogunjide, Mariam M. Shiru, Ada C. Okpighe, Chia Iornengen, David M. Aqua, Suleiman Z. Abubakar, Fadekemi O. Gabriel-Raji, Oyiana I. Gregory, Lukman O. Lawal, Mathias Abude, David Walawah, Aderopo I. Adelola, Akpofure H. Ese, Jane C. Orijani, Ephraim A. Suobite, Olire C. Afon, Obinna P. Ekwebalam, Baderinwa O. Akanji, Emmanuel E. John, Ibraheem O. Awowole, Omotade A. Ijarotimi, Ngozi Thompson, John I. Ikimalo, Olusola B. Fasubaa

“…Predictors of IPV included the women’s marital status (p = 0.001), educational status (p = 0.040), rural residence (p = 0.034), occupation (p = 0.040), spouse’s/partner’s occupation (p = 0.021), use of illicit drugs by spouse/partner (p = 0.014), history of psychiatric illness in spouse/partner (p = 0.030), experience of IPV in previous relationship(s) by spouse/partner (p = 0.011), and witness of parental IPV by spouse/partner (p < 0.001). …”
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Epidemics In The 21st Century: A Multifaceted Challenge by Shawana Sharif

“…From the haunting reappearances of familiar adversaries like influenza to the unexpected onslaught of novel viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, this era has borne witness to a diverse array of health crises that have tested the resilience of societies worldwide. …”
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Tradition and Development of Lithuanian Terminology by Antanas Smetona

“…Although the influence of Russian was strong and the Soviet school dominated terminology science, this period witnessed substantial development. The fifth stage refers to the recent post-independence times. …”
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Parallel randomised trial testing community fibrosis assessment for suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: outcomes from LOCATE-NAFLD by Sanjeewa Kularatna, James O'Beirne, Adrian Barnett, Patricia C Valery, Elizabeth Powell, Ingrid J Hickman, Ruth Tulleners, David Brain, Katherine Stuart, Carolyn McIvor, Elen Witness, Melanie Aikebuse

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Safety and immunogenicity of Ad26.COV2.S in adolescents: Phase 2 randomized clinical trial by Jelena Tica, Veronica V. Rezelj, Benoit Baron, Vitalija van Paassen, Javier Zaidman, Lee Fairlie, Gert Scheper, Mathieu Le Gars, Frank Struyf, Macaya Douoguih, Javier Ruiz-Guiñazú

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Transport into the polar stratosphere from the Asian monsoon region by X. Yan, P. Konopka, F. Ploeger, F. Ploeger, A. Podglajen

“…<p>The Southeast Asian boundary layer has witnessed alarming pollution levels in recent years, which even affects the trace gas composition in the Southern Hemisphere by inter-hemispheric transport. …”
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Factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age in Moshi municipality, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study by Sia E Msuya, Jeremiah John Hhera, Regina Dahaye, Witness Erasto Zakayo, Yohana Z Kazula, Seif Abdul, Redempta Mamseri

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“… because there is nothing symbolic in the described phenomenon”. Asafyev’s Intonation Theory in the Early Soviet Union – Analytical Insights, Intellectual Contexts, and Semiotic... by Patrick Becker-Naydenov

“…Thus, cleansed from its political (self-)instrumentalization in the Stalinist period and interpreted against the normative background of nineteenth-century Russian music, Asafyev’s work appears as a combination of discourses in musicology and psychology, as well as music and literary theory. Besides bearing witness to the truly international spirit of debates during the 1920s and beyond, its significance lies first and foremost in the political enforcement of Asafyev’s theory as a cornerstone for compositional practice.…”
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A synthesis of academic literature on eco-spirituality by A.H.A. Adow, M.M. Safeer, M.G.H. Mohammed, M. Sayeed Alam, M.M. Sulphey

“…Despite emerging in the early 1990s, scholarly attention remained limited until the 21st century, witnessing a significant surge post-2019, indicating growing recognition within academia. …”
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The Effect of using the Smartphone in the Workplace on Job Engagement and Job Burnout: Investigation of Mediational Role of Stress by Somayeh Naghdi Zarrin, Neda Mohammad Esmaeili

“…Objective In today's rapidly evolving digital era, the prevalence of smartphone usage among individuals in various contexts, including both social and professional environments, is witnessing a remarkable increase. This trend is particularly noteworthy in workplace settings, where smartphones have become universal tools offering numerous significant advantages. …”
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The impact of Covid-19 on harm reduction policies in Iran: an interrupted time series analysis by Siavash Beiranvand, Meysam Behzadifar, Aidin Aryankhesal, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Methadone dispensation, crucial for opioid harm reduction, also witnessed a substantial level change, decreasing by 5,007.60 cc per month (95% CI: -6,251.75 to -3,763.45). …”
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Insights from a Pilot Study of Naloxone Education

“…Background and Aims: We wanted to test whether introducing an additional Naloxone component into overdose education would affect the willingness and confidence of a potential overdose witness to intervene effectively. A further aim was to test the potential of education to reduce barriers to administering Naloxone and barriers to calling 999 (UK Emergency services). …”
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Synthesis of novel titania nanoparticles using corn silky hair fibres and their role in developing a smart restorative material in dentistry by Afsheen Mansoor, Emaan Mansoor, Ezza Mansoor, Efrah Mansoor, Atta Ullah Shah, Uzma Asjid, João Filipe Brochado Martins, Sami Ullah Khan, Paulo J. Palma

“…Objectives: The oral healthcare sector is witnessing a significant increase in the creation of eco-friendly biomaterials intended to inflict minimal damage to humans and the environment, primarily due to the inadequacies of conventional synthetic restorative materials which have a short shelf life and are prone to instability. …”
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Characteristics and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest among students under school supervision in Japan: a descriptive epidemiological study (2008–2021) by Kosuke Kiyohara, Mamoru Ayusawa, Masahiko Nitta, Takeichiro Sudo, Taku Iwami, Ken Nakata, Yuri Kitamura, Tetsuhisa Kitamura

“…Non-cardiac and traumatic cases were less likely to be witnessed at the time of arrest (46.2% and 42.0%, respectively) than cardiac cases (82.6%; p < 0.001). …”
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The impact of war on people with type 2 diabetes in Ukraine: a survey studyResearch in context by Oksana Sulaieva, Viktoriia Yerokhovych, Sergii Zemskov, Iuliia Komisarenko, Vitalii Gurianov, Volodymyr Pankiv, Oleksandr Tovkai, Tetyana Yuzvenko, Violetta Yuzvenko, Andrii Tovkai, Zlatoslava Shaienko, Tetyana Falalyeyeva, Nadiya Skrypnyk, Taras Romaniv, Nadiya Pasyechko, Taras Krytskyy, Solomiia Danyliuk, Andrii Klantsa, Dmytro Krasnienkov, Oleksandr Gurbych, Nazarii Kobyliak

“…HbA1c levels demonstrated a time-dependent pattern of growth, reflecting the cumulative effect of war-related factors on T2D patients’ health. Witnesses of armed attacks and occupation aggravated the T2D course. …”
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