THE UNITED NATIONS CHARTER AND THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT: INTERROGATING THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN SYRIA by ANTHONY IMEH UMOH, BARINAADAA NWINKOL

“…The paper concludes that the case of Syria is different because she is backed by a superpower, Russia and the fact that politics thrive on interest, the other superpower stand to gain nothing from Syria. …”
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Alcohol-induced liver disease: primary and secondary prevention by S. V. Plyusnin, K. V. Ivashkin, A. N. Bobrov, S. A. Belyakin, I. V. Plyusnina

“…Alcohol is the main etiological factor of liver cirrhosis in Russia. Prompt change of situation with alcohol abuse is required for reduction of morbidity and mortality. …”
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Aleksandr Bogdanov’s Sociology of the Arts by Biggart John

“…This article is based on works by Bogdanov, few of which have been re-published in post-Soviet Russia and most of which are not available in other languages. …”
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The Shaping of New Ethnic Clusters in Kalmykia, 1957–1991 by Sergey S. Belousov

“…The process is of certain scientific and practical interest, since it may extend our knowledge of how ethnic structures in Russia would take shape, including in the particular region of Kalmykia. …”
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Dose-dependent esomeprasole antisecretory effect: results of long-term intragastric pH monitoring by S. A. Kurilovich, Ye. A. Chekalina, A. V. Belkovets, L. V. Scherbakova

“…Long-term intragastric pH monitoring was carried out in 20 patients with acidrelated diseases by «Gastroskan-24» device («IstokSistema», Fryazino, Russia). In the first 24 hours patients received no antisecretory agents, in the morning of the next day - they received esomeprazole 20 or 40 mg orally 30 min. prior to the breakfast. …”
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An integrative approach to the delimitation of pseudocryptic species in the Eucyclops speratus complex (Copepoda, Cyclopoida) with a description of a new species by Aleksandr Novikov, Dayana Sharafutdinova, Ekaterina Abramova, Tatyana Mayor, Elena Chertoprud

“…The existing previous records of E. speratus were also analyzed, and the records of this species in the Irkutsk region (Russia), as well as in Japan and Korea, are attributed to E. sibiricus sp. nov.…”
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SULFATE MINERALIZATION IN A TUNNEL OF THE PYATIGORSKY PROVAL CAVE, NORTH CAUCASUS by O.Ya. Chervyatsova, A.V. Kasatkin, N.V. Chukanov, F. Nestola

“…Humberstonite and metasideronatrite are found for the first time in Russia.…”
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Hereditary colorectal cancer: genetics and screening diagnostics by O. I. Kit, D. I. Vodolazhsky, Yu. A. Gevorkyan, N. V. Soldatkina, F. N. Grechkin, M. A. Kozhushko, I. Yu. Yefimova

“…CRC is one of the most widespread oncologic diseases and takes the leading positions for morbidity and mortality in the pattern of neoplastic diseases in Russia. In 30% of cases disease development is associated to genetic predisposition, however only 5% of all CRC cases are linked to established hereditary syndromes, such as Lynch syndrome (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer), family adenomatous polyposis, MUTYH-associated polyposis, juvenile polyposis, hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and serrated polyposis syndrome. …”
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The edge of chaos is that where consciousness manifests itself through intermittent dynamics by Valeriy Sbitnev

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Lifetime of patients and prognostic value of manifestations and complications of liver cirrhosis by G. K. Mirodzhov, S. A. Avezov, N. S. Tukhtayeva, A. Bakhtibekov, M. M. Giyasov

“…The incidence of viral LC in Tajikistan does not differ from that in Russia and some western countries and makes 2,32 per 10 000 of adult populations. …”
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Functional characteristics of serotoninergic nerves stimulating stomach and intestinal contractions by V. M. Smirnov, D. S. Sveshnikov, T. Ch. Kuznetsova, M. I. Mongush, O. S. Rayevskaya

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Laser Application for Diseases of the Anorectal Region by S. A. Frolov, A. M. Kuzminov, D. V. Vyshegorodtsev, V. Yu. Korolik, T. A. Alibekova, I. A. Mukhin

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Epidemiology and morphology of malignant gastrointestinal tumors in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic for 25 years by A. A. Tkhakakhov

“…In Kabardino-Balkar Republic in contrast to all-Russia and world data decrease in oral and oropharyngeal and especially (more than double) esophageal cancer was noted. …”
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Inland Water Body Fraction Map for Canada and Adjacent Regions at 250-m Spatial Resolution by Shaheen Ghayourmanesh, Alexander P. Trishchenko, Calin Ungureanu

“…We present a novel raster dataset of surface inland water body fraction over Canada and neighbouring regions, including the northern parts of the United States, as well as Greenland, Iceland, and the northeastern sector of Russia, at 250-m spatial resolution. It was derived from the Global Surface Water (GSW) dataset (version 5) using a two-step resampling to ensure an accurate replication of the original data and spatial consistency in terms of extent and resolution with the Long-Term Satellite Data Records derived from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensors. …”
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Update on Helicobacter pylori infection study and key points of «Maastricht-V» consensus conference (2016) by A. A. Sheptulin, T. L. Lapina, V. O. Kaybysheva

“…It was demonstrated that clarithromycin resistance in Russia significantly varies in different regions and highest efficacy was observed for bismuth-based (in particular - bismuth tripotassium dicitrate) eradication modes. …”
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THE ROLE OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN DEVELOPING CATASTROPHE INSURANCE MARKET by Darko Blazhevski

“…For these reasons, the paper analyses various world experiences, taking into account countries with different degrees of development and systems (Australia, Austria, the UK, the Caribbean, China, Romania, Russia, the USA, Spain, France, Turkey and Romania). …”
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Концепция двойной дихотомии мозга В. Д. Глезера и ее развитие: системы «Что?» и «Где?», межполушарная асимметрия, «схема тела», принципы кодирования, речь, правила и креативность... by Елена Вадимовна Боброва

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The Administrative Structure of Narva and Its Role in Promoting of “Unusual Trade” in Livonian-Russian Borderlands During the 15th and Early 16th Centuries by Valentina A. Yakunina

“…The development of this type of trade allowed the town to enhance its economic position, particularly during the trouble periods between Russia and Hanseatic towns of Livonia.…”
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THE ROLE OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN DEVELOPING CATASTROPHE INSURANCE MARKET by Darko Blazhevski

“…For these reasons, the paper analyses various world experiences, taking into account countries with different degrees of development and systems (Australia, Austria, the UK, the Caribbean, China, Romania, Russia, the USA, Spain, France, Turkey and Romania). …”
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On the Issue of Foreign Policy Activities of Buddhists of the USSR in the Context of the Religious Policy of the Soviet State (1950s–1970s) by Alexey V. Gorbatov

“…At present, when there is an intensification of cultural exchanges, political and economic contacts between Russia and Asian countries, it may be useful to study the experience of the history of relations between Buddhist organizations of different countries in international non-governmental organizations in the post-war decades. …”
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