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Relationships between oral health-related self-efficacy, oral health literacy, social support, and illness perception among patients with periodontitis: a moderated mediation model. [PDF]

Acta Odontol Scand
Li J, Liu R, Zhang H, Cao M, Che L, Wang Y, Fan Y.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Soft Power in Trade: Quantifying the Impact of Confucius Institutes on China's Exports

International Studies of Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the role of Confucius Institutes (CIs) as a form of China's cultural diplomacy and their impact on international trade, particularly exports. Using a gravity model, we analyze data from 1990 to 2019 across countries, finding that the presence of CIs significantly boosts China's exports.
Renjing Chen, Wei Jin, Tangrui Yang
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond infection: Ommaya reservoir-induced vasogenic edema and reversible leukoencephalopathy. [PDF]

Oxf Med Case Reports
Fadil M, Mohammadine I, Saouab R, En-Nouali H, El Fenni J, Toufga Z.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Impact of Geography on Institutions in Agricultural and Nomadic Societies

International Studies of Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT How geography affects the choice of institutions is studied in a theoretical model. In this model, nations are located around a circle. Rulers compete through choosing tax rates, the level of military spending, and the degree of formality of institutions. Geographic condition is captured by population density.
Haiwen Zhou
wiley   +1 more source

Rebel responses to disasters in conflict zones: a case study of Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar. [PDF]

Disasters
Kim K.
europepmc   +1 more source

Wild Animal Suffering Is Not Intractable: A Precautionary Approach to Compassionate Intervention

Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Wild animals suffer due to human activity, yet natural factors contribute far more significantly to their suffering. In light of this, some propose that we have a pro tanto obligation to intervene in ecosystems to improve wild animal welfare.
Tristan Katz
wiley   +1 more source

Factors associated with hypoalbuminemia and malnutrition risk in older inpatients: A detailed analysis of demographic and clinical characteristics. [PDF]

AIMS Public Health
Lan TTP, Van Phu P, Huong LT, Hung LX, Dung NQ.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Sediments Containing Platinum and Palladium on Freshwater Benthic Organisms Chironomus riparius and Hyalella azteca

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The expanding demand for platinum group elements (PGEs) in industrial and medical applications has led to their increasing accumulation in aquatic sediments. However, their ecological impacts remain poorly understood, particularly for sediment‐dwelling invertebrates. This study assessed the toxicity of platinum (Pt) and palladium (Pd) across a
Alice Carle, Ludivine Preizal, Marc Amyot, Maikel Rosabal   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics of French intensive care units and patients: an ancillary analysis of the GAME-OVER study. [PDF]

BMC Anesthesiol
Atchade E, Cungi PJ, Pons S, Dahyot-Fizelier C, Cesana M, Lukaszewicz AC, Bouhemad B, Trouiller P, Chelly J, Montravers P, Vardon F, D'Aranda E, SFAR Critical Care Committee, SFAR Sustainability Committee, SFAR Research Network, GAME-OVER Study group, GAME-OVER investigators group.   +16 more
europepmc   +1 more source