Estimation of the initial material of spring barley in the Rostov region by E. G. Filippov, А. А. Dontsova, D. P. Dontsov, Е. S. Doroshenko, I. M. Zasypkina, R. N. Bragin

“…There were made phenological observations, estimated varieties’ resistance to lodging and diseases, assessed productivity and conducted structural analysis of plants in points according to the estimation system of the main economically valuable traits given in the Methodological recommendations for studying the world barley and oats collection (2012). …”
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Methodology for Assessing the Transport Accessibility of Capital Objects in a Megacity Based on Geoinformation Data by S. V. Mkhitaryan, Zh. B. Musatova, T. V. Murtuzalieva, G. S. Timokhina, I. P. Shirochenskaya

“…Purpose: to present the author's methodology and the test results for calculating integral indicators of transport accessibility on the basis of weighted normalized private indicators for three housing estates in Moscow.Methods: the study is based on the application of methods for collecting factual material, its processing, systematic, comparative historical and structural-functional analysis, which were supplemented by multivariate analysis of secondary information using content analysis of existing methods for calculating indicators of transport accessibility of capital objects. …”
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Hindfoot Valgus and First Ray Insufficiency: Is There Correlation? by Gabriele Colò, Federico Fusini, Daniele Marcolli, Massimiliano Leigheb, Michele Francesco Surace

“…The rearfoot and the first ray (FR) are two distinct structures, but they are strongly related to the latest studies in the literature; however, their mutual involvement in the foot biomechanics appears not to be fully explored. …”
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Identifying common disease trajectories of Alzheimer’s disease with electronic health recordsResearch in context by Mingzhou Fu, Sriram Sankararaman, Bogdan Pasaniuc, Keith Vossel, Timothy S. Chang

“…We employed dynamic time warping and k-means clustering to group similar trajectories, and network analyses to characterize their common structures. Causal inferences were explored using the Greedy Equivalence Search algorithm. …”
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Comparing variable neighbourhood search algorithms for the direct aperture optimisation in radiotherapy by Mauricio Moyano, Keiny Meza-Vasquez, Gonzalo Tello-Valenzuela, Nicolle Ojeda-Ortega, Carolina Lagos, Guillermo Cabrera-Guerrero

“…The VND algorithm is a deterministic variant of VNS that systematically explores different neighbourhood structures. This approach allows for a more thorough solution for space exploration while maintaining computational efficiency. …”
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The influence of provider payment mechanisms on TB service provider behavior in Indonesia: insights from National Health Insurance data and provider perspectives by Meghan O'Connell, Firdaus Hafidz, Sarah Saragih, Cheryl Cashin, Aditia Nugroho, Laurel Hatt, Yuli Farianti, Ackhmad Afflazier, Imran Pambudi

“…Qualitative analysis revealed that provider referral decisions were influenced by capitation-based payment structures, limited diagnostic tools, absence of dedicated TB rooms, lack of provider capacity, patient preferences, financial incentives favoring more profitable diseases, and providers’ social ties. …”
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Lassa fever prevention in Nigeria: A study of a multi-disciplinary mix of healthcare workers in a referral treatment centre in Nigeria by Osarhiemen Iyare, Sadiku Saidu, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Sandra Chizoba Mba, Abdulhakeem Abayomi Olorukooba

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Empowering Aging with Dignity: The Need for Geriatric Home-based Primary Care in Pakistan by Rabeeya Saeed

“…However changes in family dynamics and preference to ensure healthcare accessibility within the comfort of home for functionally dependent elderly people led to the rising demand for home-based care in recent years Evidence from developed countries has shown the effectiveness of structured home-based programs which led to significant improvement in patient satisfaction [5]. …”
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Abstinence from cocaine self-administration promotes microglial pruning of astrocytes, which drives cocaine-seeking behavior by Anze Testen, Jonathan W. VanRyzin, Tania J. Bellinger, Ronald Kim, Han Wang, Matthew J. Gastinger, Emily A. Witt, Janay P. Franklin, Haley A. Vecchiarelli, Katherine Picard, Michael D. Scofield, Marie-Ève Tremblay, Kathryn J. Reissner

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On the issue of choosing vertical and horizontal connections in a bogie for freight cars of high-speed trains by G. I. Gadzhimetov, G. I. Petrov, Yu. A. Panin, I. E. Il’in

“…At JSC “VNIIZHT” and JSC “VNIKTI”, work is being carried out on the selection of structures, the development of safety requirements, theoretical and experimental studies of freight traffic at increased speeds. …”
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Investigation into investment risks and mitigation strategies for Chinese energy companies in Belt and road countries: a case study of Russia by XiangRu Ma, Ekaterina V. Nezhnikova

“…The research highlights that a combination of financial hedging strategies, diplomatic engagement, and adaptive investment structures enhances the long-­term sustainability of Chinese energy projects in Russia. …”
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Genome content reorganization in the non-model ciliate Chilodonella uncinata: insights into nuclear architecture, DNA content, and chromosome fragmentation during macronuclear deve... by Ragib Ahsan, Xyrus X. Maurer-Alcalá, Laura A. Katz

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The behavior of secant pile wall embedded within soil by numerical analysis by Ayad Hussein, Mahmood Mahmood, Mohammed Aswad

“…Deep excavation projects in areas with high groundwater levels, such as industrial zones with large, heavy structures, present significant challenges. Secant piling techniques offer an effective solution for these conditions. …”
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Beneficial Effect of Platelet-Rich Fibrin as an Adjunct to Nonsurgical Therapy After Subgingival Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal for Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and M... by Monica Tanady, Fatimah Maria Tadjoedin, Sri Lelyati C. Masulili, Nadhia Anindhita Harsas, Adityo Widaryono

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Design and assessment of the electrical characteristics of Cs2AgBi0.75Sb0.25Br6 perovskite solar cell: A numerical study by Ali Ijam

“…A comparative analysis of the current density-voltage (J-V) and quantum efficiency (QE) curves has also been conducted between the initial and optimized structures. Consequently, the present study offers significant insight into developing effective Pb-free double PVSK solar cells that could be a viable alternative to existing Pb-based halide PVSK solar cells.…”
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Too young to pour: the global crisis of underage alcohol use by Susanna Esposito, Beatrice Rita Campana, Alberto Argentiero, Marco Masetti, Valentina Fainardi, Nicola Principi

“…Parental modeling, permissive attitudes, and weakened family structures are major contributors, while peer pressure and media exposure further normalize early alcohol use. …”
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Sustainability starts with spending: public financial management lessons from Kenya’s universal health care pilot by Alex Olateju Adjagba, James Odhiambo Oguta, Catherine Akoth, Solomon Kimutai Toweet, Peter Okoth, Debra Jackson

“…Delays in fund disbursement, rigid budget structures, and limited financial autonomy further constrained implementation. …”
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PATIENT-ORIENTED INNOVATIONS OF DENTAL MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY IN DENTAL TREATMENT WITH REMOVABLE AND NON-REMOVABLE CONSTRUCTIONS by I. V. Yanishen

“…The modern unsolved problem of dental materials science is the lack of compliant-oriented developments, namely regarding orthopedic structures. Any of the instructions for using dental materials does not define the “related” list, in which the particular material can be used. …”
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Mechanisms of long-term ultraviolet radiation on the low-temperature oxidation characteristics of coal with varying degrees of metamorphism by Xun Zhang, Huimin Liang, Bing Lu, Ling Qiao, Ge Huang, Fengwei Dai, Chen Yu, Chuang Li

“…This variation is reflected in coal-specific and stage-dependent changes in key active functional groups and the groups contributing most to structural changes when comparing untreated and UV-irradiated coals. …”
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention during pregnancy changes maternal brain by Yvan Gomez, Ayako Nakaki, Allegra Conti, Sara Castro-Barquero, Benedetta Gambosi, Irene Casas, Mariona Genero, Lina Youssef, Leticia Benitez, Noelia Encabo, Rosa Casas, Andrés Martín-Asuero, Teresa Oller-Guzmán, Ivette Morilla, Anabel Martínez-Àran, Nuria Bargallo, Nicola Toschi, Ramon Estruch, Eduard Vieta, Fàtima Crispi, Eduard Gratacos, Francesca Crovetto

“…In conclusion, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program during pregnancy has a significant effect on maternal brain structure and is associated with metabolite concentration changes.…”
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