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Abstract Albuminuria, the abnormal presence of albumin in urine, is a key marker of kidney damage and a strong predictor of kidney and cardiovascular outcomes. Its clinical significance has evolved from early historical observations to its current role in chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection, risk stratification and treatment monitoring.
Jelle M. Beernink+4 more
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Social Justice as a Catalyst for Ecumenical Engagement
Abstract This article provides a comprehensive overview of the historical formation of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America (FCC), examining the social and political context in the United States that shaped its adoption of ecumenical practices focused on social justice.
Geneva Blackmer
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South Asian origin and global transmission history of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> lineage 4. [PDF]
Jaemsai B+2 more
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ABSTRACT Business networks are known to be gendered. However, few studies have delved into precisely how gender relates to networking practices. This study focuses on the gendered symbolic practices used by men when they play golf for the purposes of business networking.
Andreas Giazitzoglu, Andrea Whittle
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Preface to 'Newton, <i>Principia</i>, Newton Geneva Edition (17<sup>th</sup>-19<sup>th</sup>) and modern Newtonian mechanics: heritage, past & present'. [PDF]
Pisano R.
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Marooned at Work: The Impact of Prison Officer Isolation on Occupational Culture
Abstract The impact of the insular nature of prison environments is usually studied from the perspective of incarcerated persons. This article presents key findings from an ethnographic study in a Belgian telephone pole‐style prison, exploring the experiences of prison officers working in single‐staffed units and the impact on the occupational culture.
Lorenz Pardon+3 more
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Contribution to the debate on the origin of autoimmune joint diseases in Europe through an archaeological case of still's disease. [PDF]
Pérez MM+4 more
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Material Aspirations, Cultural Change, and the Transition Toward Sustained Growth
ABSTRACT We highlight the role of economic materialism as a cultural phenomenon of significance in relation to economic transformation and development. By inducing material aspirations, an endogenous cultural change toward more widespread adherence to materialistic values is both a cause and an effect of productivity growth.
Evangelos V. Dioikitopoulos+1 more
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The Role of Dice in the Emergence of the Probability Calculus
Summary The early development of the probability calculus was clearly influenced by the roll of dice. However, while dice have been cast since time immemorial, documented calculations on the frequency of various dice throws date back only to the mid‐13th century.
David R. Bellhouse, Christian Genest
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