Integrated land systems for sustainable food production and biodiversity conservation in the semi-arid to moist tropics: stakeholder perspectives from Andhra Pradesh, India by Iris Berger, Iris Berger, Manan Bhan, Rekha Bhangaonkar, Abhishek Chaudhary, Gopinath R. Mallapu, Tanaya Nair, Eswarayya Ramireddy, Rengalakshmi Raj, Vijay Ramprasad, Vishnupriya Sankararaman, Vartika Singh, A. S. Hareesha, Parthiba Basu, Boraiah Bheemappa, Chandrashekhar Biradar, Archana Chatterjee, Ramdas Dagam, Israel Oliver King Edwin Devarathna, Reuben Gergan, Vinuthna Patibandla, Benjamin Paul, Vamshi Krishna Pulluri, Nandini Rajamani, Mounika Ramireddy, Imran Siddiqui, Sowmithri Vadaganambi Ramachari, Farida Tampal, Swati Udayraj, Tata Venkateswarlu, Tata Venkateswarlu, Lynn V. Dicks, Lynn V. Dicks

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Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Local Mechanical Properties - LMP 2019 by Editorial, Foreword

“…Wide ranges of materials starting from metals, films and coatings, glass and plastics to biological tissues or structural concrete were covered.</p><p>The proceedings are composed of selected peer reviewed papers divided into 8 thematic chapters. …”
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Community-level mental health screening and referral using task-sharing with student volunteers in Kerala, India: a scalable model for low and middle income countries by Saju Madavanakadu Devassy, Lorane Scaria, Shyba Babu, Rajeev S.P., Lijo K.J., Amal Tom Jose, Kiran Thampi, Robin E. Gearing

“…The increasing incidence of common mental disorders in India exacerbates the treatment gap. Structural fragmentation prevents effective screening and treatment, despite several policies and programs. …”
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Parental Phasing Study Identified Lineage-Specific Variants Associated with Gene Expression and Epigenetic Modifications in European–Chinese Hybrid Pigs by Chenyu Li, Mei Ge, Keren Long, Ziyin Han, Jing Li, Mingzhou Li, Zhiyan Zhang

“…In this study, we established three crossbred pig families derived from distant genetic lineages and systematically identified variants from different lineages, including single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and structural variations (SVs). At the phase level, we quantitatively analyzed gene expression, four histone modifications (H3K4me3, H3K27ac, H3K4me1, and H3K27me3), and the binding strength of transcription factor (CTCF) in backfat (BF) and longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle. …”
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Fabrication of MPI-traceable alginate magnetic millirobots with multimodal selective-locomotion and heating capabilities by Armando Ramos-Sebastian, Ja-Sung Lee, Won-Il Song, Dong-Min Ji, So-Jung Gwak, Sung Hoon Kim

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Discovery of Streptomyces marinisediminis sp. nov., a new thiolutin producing actinomycete isolated from Thai marine sediment by Rawirat Pansomsuay, Poowadon Fukasem, Pattama Pittayakhajonwut, Chakapong Intaraudom, Chanwit Suriyachadkun, Montri Yasawong, Ya-Wen He, Somboon Tanasupawat, Yang Qian, Chitti Thawai

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Synthesis of Mg-, Al- and Mg/Al-date palm fronds modified biochars: characterization and investigations on phosphorus adsorption characteristics by Jellali, Salah, Hadroug, Samar, Al-Wardy, Malik, Hamdi, Helmi,  Al-Sabahi, Jamal, Bekri, Imene, Al-Raeesi, Ahmed, Hamdi, Wissem,  Jeguirim, Mejdi

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Antimicrobial resistance in a protracted war setting: a review of the literature from Palestine by Ramya Kumar, Osama Tanous, David Mills, Bram Wispelwey, Yara Asi, Weeam Hammoudeh, Omar Dewachi

“…Notably, most studies attributed AMR to local practices, often overlooking broader structural and socio-political drivers. This review underscores the need to contextualize AMR within the environment, particularly under conditions of sustained warfare.IMPORTANCEThis study goes beyond merely reviewing and summarizing data on AMR in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), a region enduring chronic war-like conditions. …”
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Why do older adults hesitate to get the flu vaccine? A cross-sectional study on vaccine hesitancy in the post-COVID-19 era by Xinyue Wang, Sanmei Wen, Jiaqian Wu, Ziyi Cui, Hong Shen, Shiyao Hu, Shujun Zeng, Yan Tang

“…Multinomial logistic regression models were used to identify predictors of vaccine hesitancy, adjusting for sociodemographic variables, self-reported health status and self-report vaccination experiences. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to examine the underlying factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and quantify their interrelationships.ResultsA high proportion (85.2%) of participants exhibited influenza vaccine hesitancy, with 16.2% being complete refusers. …”
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Distribution of variants of the <i>TNFA</i> gene regulatory sites among Russian women of Caucasian origin with leiomyoma by V. I. Konenkov, A. V. Shevchenko, V. F. Prokofiev, E. G. Koroleva

“…The aim of our research was to analyze the distribution of TNF-238, TNF- 308 and TNF-863 structural variants at the regulatory region of the TNFA gene in a representative group of Caucasian patients with UF compared with a matched group of healthy women followed by assessment of personalized prognostic significance of suggested differences. 180 patients diagnosed with uterine fibroids and 98 practically healthy women were examined. …”
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The impact of lifestyle sports on the sleep quality of depressed high school students in Jiangsu Province, China: based on cross-sectional study by Xianghe Chen, Yuxin Yang, Jianbo Hu, Shengjie Jin, Pengcheng Lu, Xinyu Zeng, Xiaoyan Yi, Rongbin Yin, Chenghao Zhong

“…The mediation model of depression between lifestyle sports and sleep quality was constructed via the Model4 model and other models in the SPSS macro program Process4.0. From the 32,974 valid questionnaires, 14,943 depressed high school students (SDS ≥ 53) were screened out, and structural equation modeling of the relationships between the six dimensions of lifestyle sports and the sleep quality of depressed high school students has been established via AMOS 28.0. …”
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INDONESIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF CHATGPT FOR ENGLISH ESSAY WRITING [PERSEPSI MAHASISWA INDONESIA TERHADAP CHATGPT DALAM PENULISAN ESAI BAHASA INGGRIS] by Rentauli Mariah Silalahi

“…ChatGPT was deemed helpful for various reasons, with its ability to provide relevant materials, check vocabulary and sentence structures, generate ideas, and translate Indonesian sentences into English being the top five reasons. …”
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A rural practice affinity model: recognizing the role of emergency medicine competency by Eliseo Orrantia, Theresa Kline, Lindsay Nutbrown, Erin Cameron, Margaret Cousins

“…A partial correlation matrix between the variables of interest (general self-efficacy, emergency medicine competency, rural practice self-efficacy, and rural practice intentions) - controlling for the effects of relationships, financial aspects, personal aspects, and social desirability - was created and subjected to a structural equation model. Results: Our initial rural practice affinity model resulted in a poor fit of the model to the data. …”
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THE CONTENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR NON-LINGUISTIC STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES by Nataliia Bespalova, Neliia Blynova, Svitlana Medynska, Anna Voloboieva

“…Instruction is supported by a structurally logical sequence of disciplines, ensuring continuity with the content acquired in previously studied courses.…”
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Development of interest in training by creation emotional and comfortable educational environment by Olga M. Shentsova

“…In addition, an important role in this process is played by motivation, and one of the main motives is interest in training.At the initial stage, we have made an experiment, by questioning the 1-year students, which has shown that the students of the university at the beginning of the educational activity have poor interest in training and this subsequently entails not fully mastering the educational programs.Researches of psychologists (B. Ananyev, A. …”
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Multiple insecticide resistance in Anopheles funestus from Mopeia, Central Mozambique by Caroline Kiuru, Luis Constantino, Gildo Cole, Jonathan Karisa, Caroline Wanjiku, Miguel Okoko, Baltazar Candrinho, Francisco Saute, N. Regina Rabinovich, Carlos Chaccour, Marta Ferreira Maia

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Strengthening health system's capacity for pre-exposure prophylaxis for adolescent girls and young women and adolescent boys and young men in South Africa (SHeS'Cap-PrEP): Protocol... by Edward Nicol, Trisha Ramraj, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Wisdom Basera, Ngcwalisa Jama, Carl Lombard, Tracy McClinton-Appollis, Darshini Govindasamy, Desiree Pass, Noluntu Funani, Sarah Aheron, Ariana Paredes-Vincent, Jennifer Drummond, Mireille Cheyip, Sibongile Dladla, Jason Bedford, Cathy Mathews

“…In South Africa, various approaches of delivering PrEP have been adopted at different service delivery points (facility-based only, school-based only, community-based only and hybrid school-facility and community-facility models) to overcome challenges associated with individual, structural, and health systems related barriers that may hinder access to and uptake of PrEP among these populations. …”
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For-profit growth and academic decline: a retrospective nationwide assessment of Brazilian medical schools by Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade, Klauss Villalva-Serra, Klauss Villalva-Serra, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Luiz F. Quintanilha, Katia de Miranda Avena, Katia de Miranda Avena

“…These patterns suggest a structural misalignment between the commercial logic of expansion and the core educational mission of medical training. …”
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Composition and Diversity Variation of Avifauna, along Different Vegetative Habitat Types in a Human-Modified Area, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka by B. K. A. Bellanthudawa, N. M. S. K. Nawalage, S. Subanky, P. A. B. G. Panagoda, H. W. G. A. S. Weerasinghe, L. K. D. N. Tharaka, H. M. A. K. Handapangoda, H. K. A. D. Silva, D. M. S. N. Dissanayake, M. S. J. Abeywickrama

“…Awareness and monitoring programs are recommended for sustainable conservation of bird species in Kelaniya.…”
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Magnitude and determinants of intimate partner controlling behavior among women in sub-Saharan African countries from the recent demographic and health survey data: a multilevel an... by Fantahun Andualem, Girum Nakie, Gidey Rtbey, Mamaru Melkam, Techilo Tinsae, Getasew Kibralew, Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Gebresilassie Tadesse, Getachew Muluye Gedef, Setegn Fentahun

“…These associations underscore the importance of promoting women’s autonomy and addressing structural gender inequalities. Programs and policies aimed at enhancing women’s access to education, economic resources, and information may contribute to reducing IPCB. …”
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