BAICE Thematic Forum:Challenging deficit discourses in international education and development [PDF]
Research and policy in international education has o en been framed in terms of a deficit discourse. For instance, policy debates on women’s literacy and education have begun by positioning women as a group who need to ‘catch up’ on certain skills in ...
Aikman, Sheila +5 more
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Frailty Exacerbates Disability in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
ABSTRACT Background To evaluate frailty in severe progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods This prospective, cross‐sectional, multicenter study enrolled a late severe PMS group requiring skilled nursing (n = 53) and an age, sex, and disease duration‐matched control PMS group (n = 53).
Taylor R. Wicks +10 more
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Issues on China’s Pension System: Dilemma and Solutions
The article examines pension systems modernization in China; the evolution of the approaches to solving pension security problems in view of demographic challenges.
Zhang Junyong
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THE FISCAL COUNCIL ANALYSIS ON THE BUDGET FISCAL STRATEGY IN ROMANIA DURING 2013-2016 [PDF]
This paper presents an analysis done by the Fiscal Council, upon the request of the Ministry of Finance, on the State Budget Law for 2013, the report regarding macroeconomic situation in 2013, the draft law of state social insurance budget for 2013 and ...
ROXANA ISPAS
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Real‐World Investigation of Satralizumab in Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disease
ABSTRACT Objective Satralizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin‐6 receptor, has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). However, its real‐world effectiveness and safety compared to conventional immunosuppressive therapies remain uncertain.
Li‐Tsung Lin +2 more
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The local budget is the basis of each municipality, as to the adequacy or shortage of Finance affects the standard of living of the population and its social stability. In the article the definition of the local budget, revenues and expenditures, as well
Anna Savtsova +2 more
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Changes in Immune‐Inflammation Status and Acute Ischemic Stroke Prognosis in Prospective Cohort
ABSTRACT Background Inflammation is a critical risk factor for poor outcomes in cerebral infarction. Prior studies focused primarily on baseline inflammation status, neglecting dynamic longitudinal changes. We try to investigate the association between immune‐inflammation status alterations and stroke prognosis, and evaluated three systemic biomarkers'
Songfang Chen +11 more
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Use of Symptomatic Drug Treatment for Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis and Patterns of Work Loss
ABSTRACT Objective To describe the use of central stimulants and amantadine for fatigue in MS and evaluate a potential association with reduced work loss in people with MS. Methods We conducted a nationwide, matched, register‐based cohort study in Sweden (2006 to 2023) using national registers with prospective data collection.
Simon Englund +3 more
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Deficit Reduction Through Diversity: How Affirmative Action at the FCC Increased Auction Competition [PDF]
In recent auctions for paging licenses, the Federal Communications Commission has granted businesses owned by minorities and women substantial bidding credits.
Ian Ayres, Peter Cramton
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Post‐COVID Fatigue Is Associated With Reduced Cortical Thickness After Hospitalization
ABSTRACT Objective Neuropsychiatric symptoms are among the most prevalent sequelae of COVID‐19, particularly among hospitalized patients. Recent research has identified volumetric brain changes associated with COVID‐19. However, it currently remains poorly understood how brain changes relate to post‐COVID fatigue and cognitive deficits.
Tim J. Hartung +190 more
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