SMRT sequencing and ddPCR reveal the complexity of developmental trajectories and temporal dynamics of gut bifidobacterial communities in infants by Xu Gao, Tao Zhang, Xiaoye Bai, Qiannan Wen, Dongyu Li, Lai-Yu Kwok, Heping Zhang, Zhihong Sun

“…However, few studies have described the precise composition and dynamics of early infant gut bifidobacterial communities. Thus, this was a pilot study aiming to describe the developmental trajectories and temporal dynamics of bifidobacterial communities in infants before 6 months of age. …”
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Gifts, Surveillance, and Frustrated Imagined Communities: Global Christian Aid and Local Inequalities in Child Sponsorship in the Ecuadorian Highlands by María Moreno Parra

“…Furthermore, I explore how practices linked to child sponsorship—such as gifts sent by sponsors and the correspondence between sponsors and children—are intended to build personal connections in a Christian community that transcends geographical, economic, and social boundaries, but end up amplifying inequality, especially at the local level.…”
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Environmental exposures associated with atopy in a rural community in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study by Vuyelwa Ndlovu, Vuyelwa Ndlovu, Moses Chimbari, Pisirai Ndarukwa, Pisirai Ndarukwa, Elopy Sibanda, Elopy Sibanda

“…There is a need for early public health interventions to address environmental and lifestyle factors for the prevention and control of allergic diseases in African rural communities.…”
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Factors associated with urban and sub-urban communities in implementing urban agriculture: A case study in Central Java by Pranadita Natasya Erischa, Antriyandarti Ernoiz, Rahayu Wiwit

“…Utilizing descriptive the research reveals that suburban communities exhibit a higher interest in urban agriculture compared to urban communities. …”
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Urbanization Impacts Top Predators and Alters Biotic Interactions in Predator–Prey–Mutualistic Communities of Urban Dry Grasslands by Tanja M. Straka, Viktoriia Radchuk, Ingo Kowarik, Moritz von derLippe, Sascha Buchholz

“…In this study, we applied a framework focused on a predator–prey–mutualistic relationship involving communities of insect‐pollinated vascular plants, pollinators (bees and hoverflies), predatory spiders, and sand lizards as top predators to test (i) the effect of urbanization on abundance and species richness at different trophic levels and (ii) the effect of urbanization on the regulation of biotic interactions using correlations between species abundances as a proxy. …”
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Effect of management system and pedoclimatic factors on Fusarium and Didymella communities associated with pea (Pisum sativum) roots in Germany by Adnan Šišić, Jelena Baćanović-Šišić, Harald Schmidt, Maria R. Finckh

“…Abstract From 2016 to 2019, 128 organic and conventional spring and winter pea fields in Germany were surveyed to determine the effects of cropping history and pedo-climatic conditions on pea root health, the diversity of Fusarium and Didymella communities and their collective effect on pea yield. …”
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Effects of Different Tillage Measures Combined with Straw Returning on Soil Enzyme Activity and Microbial Community Structure and Diversity by Sa Xiao, Bing Li, Tingting Zhang, Jianzhu Luo, Jie Wang, Xiangqian Zhang, Juan Li, Dejian Zhang

“…Compared with the seedling stage, the alpha diversity index of bacteria increased in the harvest stage, while that of fungi was the opposite. β diversity comparison showed that sampling time was the main factor affecting the bacterial community and composition. It was found that the dominant bacteria were <i>Proteobacteria</i> and <i>Actinomycetes</i>, and the dominant fungus was <i>Ascomycetes</i>. …”
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Comment on “The Effect of a Community-Based, Primary Health Care Exercise Program on Inflammatory Biomarkers and Hormone Levels” by Bunyamin Koc, Hakan Sarman, Ismail Boyraz

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Plant community formation and species distribution pattern in relation to environmental variables in Endiras Natural Forest, northwest Ethiopia by Getinet Masresha, Worku Misganaw, Endale Adamu

“…Nine environmental variables were found to be significant in determining patterns of community formation (P < 0.05). Organic matter, pH, and altitude, highly correlated with CCA axis 1, largely shaped the community formation patterns. …”
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Prevalence, Indications, and Community Perceptions of Caesarean Section Delivery in Ngora District, Eastern Uganda: Mixed Method Study by Isaac Waniala, Sandra Nakiseka, Winnie Nambi, Isaac Naminya, Margret Osuban Ajeni, Jacob Iramiot, Rebecca Nekaka, Julius Nteziyaremye

“…Our study aimed at determining the prevalence, indications, and community perceptions of caesarean section delivery in Eastern Uganda. …”
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FUNCTIONAL RECEPTION OF THE QUR'AN IN FUNERAL RITUALS: RECITATION OF FOUR SELECTED SURAH IN KAMPUNG TENGAH COMMUNITY, ENOK DISTRICT by Nurcholish Ma’mum, Ridhoul Wahidi, Amaruddin Amaruddin, Dewi Murni

“…This study aims to describe the reception of the Kampung Tengah community regarding the practice of these four selected surahs in local funeral ceremonies. …”
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The Analysis of Village Development by Youth Through Online Mass Media in Support of SDG’s 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by Dwiyanto Indiahono, Seang Song, Thahrina Azriah, Tobirin Tobirin, Sahat Satyawan Darmanto, Alizar Isna, Titi Rahmawati

“…These efforts directly contribute to the achievement of SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities by encouraging sustainable community development, and strengthening local governance. …”
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Trento Social Commons. Community Engagement as Tools for New Physical and Cultural Relationships Between Rural and Peripheral Spaces by Alessandro Gretter, Chiara Rizzi, Sara Favargiotti, Alessandro Betta, Giovanna Ulrici

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Utilization of Integrated Community Case Management and Its Factors in Southern Ethiopia: Facility Based-Cross-Sectional Study by Samuel Yohannes, Yitagesu Habtu, Bereket Abreham, Menen Ayele

“…Background. An integrated community case management (ICCM) program fosters child health care seeking and access to appropriate treatment for illnesses in children at the community level in Ethiopia. …”
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Physicochemical Characteristics and Water Quality Indices to Assess the Suitability of Groundwater Resources in some Communities of Kogi State, Nigeria by E. O. Akudo, O. Ibrahim, N. M. Muhammad, K. O. Musa, J. B. Ahmed II, G. O. Aigbadon

“… This paper aims to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics and water quality indices (WQI) to assess the suitability of groundwater resources in some communities of Kogi State, Nigeria using appropriate standard procedures. …”
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Developing Extension Programming to Help Low-Income Families Save Money and Energy: The Community Weatherization Coalition Model by Paul Monaghan, Sarah Blucher, Marianne Schmink, Alane Humrich, Jennison Kipp, Wendell Porter

“…This first publication provides an overview of one program approach taken by a group of volunteers in Alachua County, the Community Weatherization Coalition, which uses a model of trained “energy coaches.” …”
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The potential of self-access language centres in fostering lifelong global citizenship: towards a community of practice approach by Michael D. Smith, Ran Niboshi, Christopher Samuell, Simon F.N. Timms

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Optimizing community-based aquaponics: Evaluating the impact of rotary drum filter implementation on water conservation and operational efficiency by Muhammad Fuad, Arief Budihardjo Mochamad, Shofwan Agus, Sumartono Agus, Setyawan Budi, Inandin Nabiha Puteri

“…This study investigates the application of a Rotary Drum Filter (RDF) in a community-based aquaponic system, focusing on its impact on water conservation, operational efficiency, and economic viability. …”
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Exploring health outcome disparities in African regional economics communities: a multilevel linear mixed-effect analysis by Ariane Ephemia Ndzignat Mouteyica, Nicholas Ngepah

“…Abstract Background In African Regional Economic Communities (RECs), notable and enduring disparities exist in health outcomes. …”
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Impact of Community Service Activities on the Soft Skills Development of Polytechnic Engineering Students Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin by Masfizaizan Binti Manaf, Emilawati Binti Othman, Noorashikin Binti Ahmad

“…Community service activities are one of the activities most recently announced by all communities, government and private institutions as well as higher education centers. …”
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