Cu-32.02% Zn-2.30% Pb alloy surface superhydrophobicity induced by an arachidate layer by Aniedi E. Nyong, Godwin J. Udoh, Joachim J. Awaka-Ama, Joshua F. Effiong, Ifiok Ekwere, Clement Obadimu, Pradeep Rohatgi

“…Equally from the XRD and FT-IR tools, it was confirmed that the arachidates of zinc and lead were the products formed after the chemical modification. These products existed in various nanostructural forms on the copper alloy surface. …”
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Activation of a child’s subjectivity in the upbringing space of free self-determination on the basis of pedagogy of freedom by Alla Rastrygina

“… The article updates the problem of reconstruction of the modern upbringing process, the leading idea of which is the targeting of its goals, content, forms and methods at self-development of a child and the becoming of a child’s subjectivity as an active, purposeful, initiative, creative and constructive position in his or her own livelihoods on the basis of humanistic values of a democratic society. …”
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Understanding Obesity and the Role of Pharmacological Treatments: Insights for Health and Fitness Enthusiasts by Agnieszka Starzyk, Piotr Charzewski

“…These forms of obesity pose significant challenges to treatment and health management. …”
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Behavioural Response To Self-Medication Practice Before and During Covid-19 Pandemic in Western Uganda by Samuel Sunday, Dare, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Isaac, Echoru, Ibe Michael, Usman, Fred, Ssempijja, Edmund Eriya, Bukenya, Robinson, Ssebuufu

“…Participants were selected using a convenience sampling technique, and sampling was done by sending a structured online questionnaire via Google forms and printed questionnaires to participants who did not use the online Google forms. …”
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Effect of Gender Based Violence on Women’s Health and Wellbeing in Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Ninsiima, Irene

“…The researcher concluded that there are some forms of Gender-Based Violence in the Northern Division, Kabale Municipality. …”
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CONSTANŢA CRISTESCU: CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VALORIFICATION OF THE MUSICAL TRADITION OF BANAT AND TRANSYLVANIA, MUSICAL PUBLISHING HOUSE, BUCHAREST, 2011 by Gabriela COCA

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Advances in Simulation of Stratigraphic-Structural Evolution of Basin Fill: A Retrospective to Guide Future Progress by Prashant Dhote, Uday Bhan

“…The SSFM quantitatively integrates sedimentation and deformation processes in basins, grounded in the physics of basin formation, infill, and sedimentary architecture. …”
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THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES ON THE PENSION SYSTEM FINANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Slavo Vukić, Danijel Knežević

“…According to long-term projections of the reformed pension system of the FBiH, the greater stability of initial and average pensions, as well as stable social security of pensioners, will result in a relatively stable share of pension expenditures in GDP, of about 10%. …”
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The contribution of narrative drawing in early literacy by Eliza Pitri, Antonia Michaelidou

“…Consequently, educational reforms emphasize the development of literacy skills in children. …”
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Viral Justice: TikTok Activism, Misinformation, and the Fight for Social Change in Southeast Asia by Nuurrianti Jalli

“…The study concludes by calling for further research on integrating online activism with offline organizing and exploring how platform governance can be reformed to better support activists. The insights from this study contribute to a deeper understanding of TikTok’s role in contemporary social movements and the challenges faced by youth activists in the digital age.…”
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Legal Framework for Minimizing Electoral Barriers to Women's Representation in Indonesian Elections by Agustin Widjiastuti, Nafis Dwi Kartiko

“…These results underscore the critical need for reforming electoral regulations to align with principles of gender equality and justice. …”
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Structural basis of inhibition of human NaV1.8 by the tarantula venom peptide Protoxin-I by Bryan Neumann, Stephen McCarthy, Shane Gonen

“…One of the nine human NaV isoforms, NaV1.8, is a promising target for analgesics, and selective inhibitors are of interest as therapeutics. …”
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Age-Sex Structure of Kalmykia’s Late Sarmatian Population: Analyzing Materials of 1974–1982 Excavations by Lyubov A. Bembeyeva

“…The paper shows despite the three paleopopulations of the Late Sarmatian era are similar enough, which be manifested in a large number of deformed skulls, demographic imbalances associated with few children’s burials, prevalence of male individuals, etc. — each group is distinguished by certain peculiarities of its development. …”
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Development of a novel evaluation method by mathematical anatomy for foot bone alignment displacement using x-ray radiographs. by Yosuke Maruyama, Katsutoshi Itsukaichi, Naoya Hoshikawa, Takayuki Nakagomi, Tomohiro Matsuyama, Hiroyuki Sasaki

“…The major methods of evaluating the foot arch in clinical practice in patients with foot deformities are medial longitudinal arch measurement using body surface somatometry and radiographic morphometry. …”
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THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES ON THE PENSION SYSTEM FINANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Slavo Vukić, Danijel Knežević

“…According to long-term projections of the reformed pension system of the FBiH, the greater stability of initial and average pensions, as well as stable social security of pensioners, will result in a relatively stable share of pension expenditures in GDP, of about 10%. …”
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MINERALOGICAL-GEOCHEMICAL FEATURES OF MAGNETITE OCCURRENCES IN SERPENTINITES OF THE KALKAN AREA (MAIN URALIAN FAULT ZONE, SOUTH URALS) by D.E. Saveliev

“…At an early stage, the disseminated magnetite with inclusions of Cu-Fe-Co sulfides formed under the influence of metalliferous fluids in serpentinized ultramafic rocks at the bottom of the oceanic basin. …”
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Examining Hotel Standards as a Promotional Strategy for Tourism Growth: A Case Study of Hotels in Kisoro District. by Mwesigye, Cresstus

“…The study examined hotel standards as a promotional strategy for tourism growth in Kisoro district and the major objectives of the study were to identify different forms of hotel standards in Kisoro district, to find out promotional strategies for the hospitality sector in Kisoro district, and to find out the relationship between hotel standards and promotional strategy in Kisoro district. …”
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The profile of long-stay patients in a psychiatric hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Siziphiwe Y. Myeni, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Andrew Tomita, Ugochukwu S. Aguwa, Reyanta Bridgmohun, Sinethemba Shabalala

“…Methods: A retrospective review of clinical records of admissions between January 2019 and January 2020 was conducted. Information on LOS, sociodemographic and clinical factors was collected. …”
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Status and risk factors for depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms among adolescents in the post-pandemic era by Xing-Jie Yang, Li-Bin Zhang, Lei-Lei Wang, Hu Deng, Yu-Long Li, Rong-Jia Zhao, Jia-Yan Xu, Yu-Chun Yang, Shuang-Jiang Zhou

“…The first part collected personal information. The second part included the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire, seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. …”
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Factors Associated with the Utilization of Traditional Health Services among People with Non-Communicable Diseases in Indonesia: Findings from a Nationwide Survey by Iwan Abdi Suandana, Putu Ayu Swandewi Astuti, Pande Putu Januraga

“…Better socialization of traditional health services especially to the groups who have low utilization is important. The information should include the availability of traditional health services types, benefits, and advantages of using these services. …”
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