Determination of the melanin and anthocyanin content in barley grains by digital image analysis using machine learning methods by E. G. Komyshev, M. A. Genaev, I. D. Busov, M. V. Kozhekin, N. V. Artemenko, A.  Y. Glagoleva, V. S. Koval, D. A. Afonnikov

“…Blue and purple grain color is associated with the biosynthesis of anthocyanins. Gray and black grain color is caused by melanin. These pigments may accumulate in the grain shells both individually and together. …”
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Mortality trends and disparities for coexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular disease: A retrospective analysis of deaths in the United States from 1999-... by Aman Goyal, Humza Saeed, Wania Sultan, Ajeet Singh, Abdullah, Muhammad Khubaib Arshad, Zubair Amin, Mah I Kan Changez, Gauranga Mahalwar, Rozi Khan, Wael AlJaroudi

“…Ethnoracial analysis showed that non-Hispanic (NH) White individuals had the highest AAMRs (82.0), followed by NH American Indian or Alaska Native (74.5), NH Black (63.6), Hispanic (38.1), and NH Asian or Pacific Islander (25.1) individuals. …”
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Impact of gas flaring on acute respiratory distress among pregnant women and newborn babies in Delta State Central Senatorial District, Nigeria by Omatseye Alero Akuirene, John Esimaje Moyegbone, Charity Omoikhekpen Chukumah, Mercy Ebiyemi Kalaroo, Josiah Obaghwerhievwo Adjene, Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege, Joseph Onyedenyifa Odoko, Ezekiel Uba Nwose

“…Health professional reported that developing severe lung infection, release of black carbon and asthma sufferers were major risk factors to RDS. …”
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Investigation of malaria vectors Anopheles in non-endemic areas of Thailand: in proximity to workplaces housing foreign migrant workers by Nurhadi Eko Firmansyah, Thaksaporn Thongseesuksai, Thidarut Boonmars, Porntip Laummaunwai

“…The collection was carried out from June 2020 to May 2021. The black light traps (BLT) operated continuously from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am (12 h) and Kelambu trap (KT) were set up from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with both traps set up once a month. …”
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Self-Harm in Eating Disorders (SHINE): a mixed-methods exploratory study by Maria Michail, Helen Bould, Anna Lavis, Sheryllin McNeil, Anthony Winston, Kalen Reid, Christina L Easter, Rosina Pendrous

“…Results from both phases will be integrated using a mixed-methods matrix, with each participant’s data from both phases compared alongside comparative analysis of the datasets as a whole.Ethics and dissemination The study gained ethical approval from the NHS HRA West Midlands–Black Country Research Ethics Committee (number: 296032). …”
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Perturbations in Microbial Communities at Hydrothermal Vents of Panarea Island (Aeolian Islands, Italy) by Annamaria Gallo, Fabio Sposito, Manfredi Longo, Gianluca Lazzaro, Cinzia Giuseppina Caruso, Sabina Morici, Sergio Scirè Scappuzzo, Slobodanka Radovic, Valeria Villanova, Luca Vecchioni, Marco Arculeo, Rosa Alduina

“…We aimed to analyze the microbial community of a peculiar hot spring belonging to the Panarea hydrothermal field, known as “Black Point” (BP), in two separate sampling expeditions (May and August). …”
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Genetic structure of the population of wild-growing vines of the Utrish Nature Reserve by E. T. Ilnitskaya, M. V. Makarkina, I. V. Gorbunov, I. V. Stepanov, T. D. Kozina, E. A. Kozhevnikov, V. K. Kotlyar

“…The purpose of this work was to study the population of wild grapes growing on the territory of the Utrish Nature Reserve on the Black Sea coast of Krasnodar Region. The territory of the reserve is of interest as it is a site of ancient settlements, and the environmental conditions are suitable for the growth of wild grapes. …”
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Exploring bio-remediation strategies by a novel bacteria Micrococcus sp. strain HX in Cr(VI)-contaminated groundwater from long-term industrial polluted by Yu Xia, Yujuan Wen, Yuesuo Yang, Xiaoming Song, Yunlong Wang, Zhipeng Zhang

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Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Low Skeletal Muscle Mass in Adults Based on NHANES 2011–2018 by Rong-Zhen Xie, Xu-Song Li, Fang-Di Zha, Guo-Qing Li, Wei-Qiang Zhao, Yu-Feng Liang, Jie-Feng Huang

“…Racial disparities were noted, with non-Hispanic Black individuals at lower risk compared to non-Hispanic Whites (OR: 0.242, 95% CI: 0.152–0.384, p < 0.001). …”
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Effect of Dalmavital and Ovulik Plus on conception rate in Ovsynch synchronized Nili-Ravi buf- faloes by Muhammad Tayyab Khan, Muhammad Muzammal Niaz, Ghulam Shabbir Khan

“… Nili-Ravi buffalo are known as the “Black Gold of Pakistan”. It is the most prized dairy animal in Pakistan. …”
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Institutional, neighborhood, and life stressors on loneliness among older adults by Kazumi Tsuchiya, Amy Danielle Thierry, Harry Owen Taylor

“…Models were stratified by Black (BOAs), Hispanic/Latinx (HOAs), and White (WOAs) older adults. …”
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Assessing equity in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections in pediatric patients by Xiaoyan Song, Deena Levey, Jenhao Jacob Cheng, Monica Monteon, Annette Lee, Nada Harik, Denice Cora-Bramble, Rahul K. Shah

“…The SSI rate was statistically higher in multiracial (9.9) and Asian (8.6) groups, compared to Caucasian (2.4) and Black (2.2) groups. A nested case-control study of the SSI cohort showed a higher SSI rate in Asians, compared to Caucasians (Odds Ratio: 3.3; 95% CI: 1.3–8.3). …”
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TERT de novo mutation-associated dyskeratosis congenita and porto-sinusoidal vascular disease: a case report by Ge Yu, Guijie Xin, Xu Liu, Wanyu Li, Chen Shao, Runping Gao

“…Case presentation A 16-year-old Han male patient experienced unexplained black stool for 7 days, accompanied by dizziness and fatigue. …”
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Histologic and Endoscopic Similarity between Nodular Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia and Gastric Hyperplastic Polyps Potentially Causing Treatment Delays by Pujitha Kudaravalli, Sheikh A. Saleem, Rachana Mandru, Sekou Rawlins

“…Physical examination was positive for black stool. The only significant lab was a drop in hemoglobin/hematocrit (Hg/dl/H%) of 10/32 to 4/12.5. …”
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Solving Phosphorus Fertilization-Related Drip Irrigation Emitter Clogging by Adding Mn²⁺ by Tianyu Xu, Sanlin Bao, Qiuyue Yu, Yu Gao

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Disparities in surgical treatments for stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence: Evidence from the 2019 National Ambulatory Surgery Sample (NASS) by Christabel Egemba, Edie Duncan, Katherine Amin, Alan Wein, Alberto J. Caban-Martinez, Raveen Syan

“…When considering age, insurance status, and income, Black women were significantly less likely to receive surgical treatment for MUI, OAB and SUI (0.69 [0.59, 0.80], 0.69[0.62, 0.76], 0.71 [0.65, 0.77]) respectively. …”
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Urea coated with cellulose acetate-lignin composite presents lower loss by ammonia volatilization by Jhonatan Nolasco Nascimento, Letícia Said Marangon, Fabiane Carvalho Ballotin, Renê Chagas da Silva, José Mauro de Almeida, Edison Márcio Mattiello, Reinaldo Bertola Cantarutti, Deusanilde de Jesus Silva

“…The lignin was obtained by the acid precipitation of commercial kraft black liquor, corresponding to a 3-6 pH range. Film-forming solutions (Fs) were produced by combining Lig (0.3, 0.6, 0.9, and 1.2 %, w/w, based on Ac), and Ac (2 %, w/w, based on urea). …”
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Comparative transcriptomics and metabolomics provide insight into degeneration‐related physiological mechanisms of Morchella importuna after long‐term preservation by Ying Chen, Xuelian Cao, Liyuan Xie, Jie Tang, Lixu Liu, Di Wang, Xiang Wu, Tianhai Liu, Yang Yu, Yong Wang, Francis Martin, Weihong Peng, Hao Tan

“…Agricultural production of the prized ascomycete mushroom Morchella importuna (black morel) typically suffers from reduced yield and malformed ascocarps owing to culture degeneration. …”
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Evaluation of a mentorship matchmaking event at an academic research institution to reinforce the scientific workforce pathway for underrepresented minority groups by Sirena Gutierrez, Jennifer A. Seuferer, Angel-Max Guerrero, Yazmin Carrasco, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Tung Nguyen, Leticia Márquez-Magaña, Todd Nystul, Meghan D. Morris

“…Among trainees (n = 79), about two-thirds (67%) identified as women, 47% identified as Hispanic/Latinx, and 15% identified as Black/African American. Both mentors and trainees were extremely satisfied with the overall event (57% and 69%, respectively) and would recommend it to others (74% and 90%, respectively). …”
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Trace metals potential human health risks assessment through consuming common food spices in Ado Ekiti, Southwest, Nigeria by J.A. Olusola, O.B. Akintan, O. Osanyinlusi

“…Scent leaf, curry, bay leaf, thyme, turmeric, black pepper, garlic, Cameroun pepper and alligator pepper had THQ for Pb>1. …”
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