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Colonic Barrier Dysfunction and Inflammation Induced by Nano‐/Micro‐Plastics Fibers in Mice via the FAK/NF‐κB/iNOS and TLR4/NF‐κB/iNOS Pathways

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As emerging environmental contaminants, nano‐ and micro‐plastics (NMPs) have drawn increasing research attention due to potential hazards to organisms. Particle shape is a key factor influencing the toxic effects of NMPs, and NMPs of different shapes cause varying degrees of tissue damage. We investigated the specific mechanisms of polystyrene
Yuting Li, Shibo Bao, Puyang Huang, Jiahui Wang, Hongfeng Li, Yahong Liu, Kai Wang, Jianjun Du, Lingjun Yan, Guowei Pan, Wei Sun   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Art of Reception: Field Visits as Microcosms for Development Interventions of Non‐Governmental Organisations in Uganda

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Field visits are common phenomena with non‐governmental organisations in Uganda. During these visits, Ugandan national staff guide visitors on series of meetings and interactions in the field. Following an actor‐oriented approach and drawing on ethnographic data on 14 field visits, this paper understands the field visit as a microcosm for the ...
Caspar Edward Swinkels
wiley   +1 more source

Politically Correct Euphemisms and Dysphemisms of Racial and Ethnic Themes in German Press

Научный диалог
This article is devoted to identifying euphemized and dysphemized vocabulary pertaining to racial and ethnic issues in Germany, as well as conducting a comparative analysis of politically correct glossaries issued by the Alliance 90/The Greens party, the
E. L. Shubina, S. A. Tsvetkov
doaj   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Constitutional Reform and International Law in the Legal System of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Московский журнал международного права
INTRODUCTION. The subject of the study is the constitutional model of interaction between international and national law in the Republic of Kazakhstan, which underwent changes because of the adoption of the new version of the Constitution in the ...
A. A. Danelyan, K. V. Kantserov
doaj   +1 more source

Editor in chief of JOBB attended ministry of foreign affairs briefing on traceability of COVID-19 to foreign envoys in china. [PDF]

J Biosaf Biosecur, 2021
europepmc   +1 more source

Fritz Scheffer Under National Socialism: Assessing His Political Involvement

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims This article examines the role of soil scientist Fritz Scheffer (1899–1979) under National Socialism and offers a critical assessment of his scientific, institutional, and political positioning between 1933 and 1945. It asks how Scheffer shaped his career within the tension between disciplinary specialization, political expectations, and ...
Jan Arend
wiley   +1 more source

One Hundred Years of the German Soil Science Society (DBG) 1926–2026: Origins, Facts, and Background of an Eventful History

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT On its 100th anniversary in 2026, the German Soil Science Society (DBG) is looking back not only on an eventful history with traditions and impressive achievements but also with painful interruptions and ruptures. One curious fact is that the DBG was initially founded as the national section of the International Soil Science Society (ISSS ...
Karl‐Heinz Feger
wiley   +1 more source

Revealing New Aspects of Digital Transformation: The Effects of Digital Transformation on Work Engagement and Proactive Behavior

Strategic Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explores the direct and indirect effects of digital transformation (DT) promotion and digital transformational leadership (DTL) on work engagement (WE) and proactive behavior (PB). For many firms, DT requires a change from existing business strategies.
Tomoharu Mukaidaira, Hidenori Sato
wiley   +1 more source

Institutional Fragility and E‐Business Adoption: A Study of SMEs in a Conflict‐Affected Economy

Strategic Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines e‐business adoption among SMEs in Yemen, a conflict‐affected and institutionally fragile economy. Drawing on a mixed‐methods design, it combines Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS‐SEM) with qualitative interviews to analyse how war and firm size moderate the effects of key adoption drivers and barriers.
Ahmed Abdullah, Ahmed Almoraish, Abdul‐Fatahi Abdulai, Ahmad Samed Al‐Adwan, Wail Alhakimi, Ziad Abdelmoety   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source