An ichthyofaunal amendment with the length-weight relations and condition factors of some endemic and invasive freshwater fishes from Western Anatolia by Kurtul Irmak, Kaya Cüneyt, Şen Arda, Özcan Ceylin, Ercivan Deniz, Demiral Kaan, Güngör Melike, İlhan Ali, Sarı Hasan Musa

“…In the scope of this study, fish fauna of Küçük Menderes River and its tributaries, updated with the comparison of the recent ichthyofaunal studies, as well as the length-weight relations (LWR) and condition factors (CF) were estimated for 7 freshwater fish species belonging to six families from the river basin: endemic Oxynoemacheilus eliasi, Cobitis fahireae; invasive, Carassius gibelio, Atherina boyeri, transloce Perca fluviatilis and the native Squalius fellowesii, Cyprinus carpio. …”
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Domestication of <i>Avena magna</i> Murphy et Terrell: a wild tetraploid oat species endemic of Morocco by N. Saidi, N. Shaimi, A. S. Idrissi, A. Souihka, F. Gaboun, C. Al Faiz, G. Ladizinsky

“…Avena magna Murphy et Terrell (2n = 4x = 28), a tetraploid oat species endemic of Morocco, has a high groat protein content (more than 20%), good resistance to diseases and good adaptability to the Mediterranean edaphic and climate conditions. …”
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Salvia deserti Decne., an endemic and rare subshrub from Arabian desert: antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of leaf hydroethanolic extracts by Arbi Guetat, Slimen Selmi, Abdelrhman T. Abdelwahab, Marwa A. Abdelfattah, Abd Ealrhman M. Elhaj, Roaa T. Mogharbel, M. J. A. Abualreish, Abdullah F. Alanazi, Karim Hosni, Naceur Mejri, Abdennacer Boulila

“…Many plant species of the genus Salvia L. such as “Arabian desert sage” (Salvia deserti) should began to be the focus of phytochemical and bioactivity studies.MethodsThe study aims to investigate, first-ever, the antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of the leaf hydroethanolic extract of S. deserti, an endemic and rare subshrub from Arabian desert. A single intraperitoneal injection of alloxan monohydrate (160 mg/kg) was used to induce type-2 diabetes. …”
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The complete mitochondrial genomes and phylogenetic analysis of two Chinese endemic cave fishes, Sinocyclocheilus guilinensis and S. huangtianensis (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) by Guojin Yao, You He, Chenhong Li

“…Sinocyclocheilus is a group of cyprinid fishes endemic to China distributed in the karst region of southwest China. …”
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Altitude’s Impact on the Rhizosphere Prokaryotic Communities of the Cretan Endemic Plant <i>Petromarula pinnata</i> (L.) A.DC. by Rafaela Stagiopoulou, Ifigeneia Mellidou, Nikos Krigas, Effimia M. Papatheodorou

“…(Campanulaceae), a vulnerable local endemic species of Crete (Greece). It was observed that the pH and N-acetylglucosaminidase (NAG) activity increased with altitude while the β-1,4-glucosidase (BG) activity fluctuated with increasing altitude. …”
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Predictors for abundance of host flea and floor flea in households of villages with endemic commensal rodent plague, Yunnan Province, China. by Jia-Xiang Yin, Alan Geater, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, Xing-Qi Dong, Chun-Hong Du, You-Hong Zhong

“…This study is aimed to document flea abundance and identify predictors in households of villages with endemic commensal rodent plague in Lianghe County.…”
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Insights into total phenolic, flavonoid, and antioxidant activity of callus subculture frequency in rare endemic Ajuga xylorrhiza Kit Tan by Pınar Orcan, Mehmet Yusuf Orcan

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Screening for schistosomiasis in a non-endemic setting: Accuracy of a rapid antibody test using finger prick blood by Margherita Ortalli, Bianca Granozzi, Michele Bacchiega, Concettina Di Lillo, Greta Roncarati, Silvia Stefania Longoni, Cristina Mazzi, Elisa Vanino, Zeno Bisoffi, Stefania Varani

“…Recently, thousands of cases have been reported in immigrants to non-endemic countries, including Italy. Serological screening is recommended but so far, no accurate point-of-care (POC) and lab-free test is available.We carried out a prospective evaluation of the accuracy of a new immunochromatographic test (Black- ICT, IgG-IgM) using finger prick blood for screening of schistosomiasis at the University Hospital of Bologna. …”
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Use of Endemic Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Seeds as an Insoluble Dietary Fiber: Effect on Turkey Meat Quality by Mohamed Ali Bouaziz, Brahim Bchir, Tayssir Ben Salah, Abir Mokni, Hajer Ben Hlima, Slim Smaoui, Hamadi Attia, Souhail Besbes

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Unraveling Biogeographic Boundaries Within the Sierra Madre Oriental, México: An Endemicity Analysis Using a Taxonomically Diverse Dataset by Irene Goyenechea Mayer‐Goyenechea, Gustavo Montiel‐Canales, Juan Márquez, Claudia T. Hornung‐Leoni, Jesús M. Castillo‐Cerón, Norma L. Manríquez‐Morán

“…This study aims to analyze the distribution of plants, beetles, odonates, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals using an endemicity analysis to identify endemism areas and confirm the SMO's biogeographical units. …”
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Genital Schistosomiasis Leading to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility: A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas by Atta Owusu-Bempah, Alexander Tawiah Odoi, Edward Tieru Dassah

“…Female genital schistosomiasis is a significant risk factor for ectopic pregnancy and infertility in schistosomiasis-endemic areas. A case of one previous ectopic pregnancy and subsequent obstruction of the contralateral tube in a secondary subfertility patient with chronic genital schistosomiasis is presented, emphasizing the need for a detailed history and parasitic evaluation of patients presenting with ectopic pregnancy or subfertility in areas where the disease is endemic.…”
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Rediscovery of the Neotropical orchid Porroglossum parsonsii and recommendations for its conservation by Edicson Parra-Sanchez, Juan Sebastián Moreno, Sebastián Vieira-Uribe, Luis Baquero, David P. Edwards

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Utility of the Rose Bengal Test as a Point-of-Care Test for Human Brucellosis in Endemic African Settings: A Systematic Review by Abel B. Ekiri, Christopher Kilonzo, Brian H. Bird, Elizabeth VanWormer, David J. Wolking, Woutrina A. Smith, Honorati Masanja, Rudovick R. Kazwala, Jonna A.K. Mazet

“…In endemic African areas, such as Tanzania, Brucella spp. cause human febrile illnesses, which often go unrecognized and misdiagnosed, resulting in delayed diagnosis, underdiagnosis, and underreporting. …”
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Genetic Diversity of Melipona mandacaia SMITH 1863 (Hymenoptera, Apidae), an Endemic Bee Species from Brazilian Caatinga, Using ISSR by Elder Assis Miranda, Henrique Batalha-Filho, Priscila Santos Oliveira, Rogério Marcos Oliveira Alves, Lucio Antonio Oliveira Campos, Ana Maria Waldschmidt

“…Our study contributes to describing the genetic diversity of endemic organisms from Caatinga and may help future efforts to preserve this threatened biome.…”
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Transovarial infection in Aedes Aegypti: Correlational study on incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) at endemic area of Semarang city, Indonesia by Bela Novita Irneta, Martini Martini, Hadi Mochamad, Udiyono Ari, Yuliawati Sri, Hestiningsih Retno

“…Indonesia is an endemic area of DHF. The incidence in 2019 reached 70.03 / 100,000 population. …”
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Intestinal Parasites Coinfection Does Not Alter Plasma Cytokines Profile Elicited in Acute Malaria in Subjects from Endemic Area of Brazil by Juan Camilo Sánchez-Arcila, Daiana de Souza Perce-da-Silva, Mariana Pinheiro Alves Vasconcelos, Rodrigo Nunes Rodrigues-da-Silva, Virginia Araujo Pereira, Cesarino Junior Lima Aprígio, Cleoni Alves Mendes Lima, Bruna de Paula Fonseca e Fonseca, Dalma Maria Banic, Josué da Costa Lima-Junior, Joseli Oliveira-Ferreira

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Аpplicability of microsatellite loci designed for cosmopolitan species for the investigation of endemic species: a case study of Silene sendtneri Boiss. by Jasna Hanjalić, Lejla Ušanović, Lejla Lasić, Abdurahim Kalajdžić, Belma Kalamujić Stroil, Adisa Ahmić, Naris Pojskić

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Barriers to social participation for people with disabilities in NTD-endemic areas of Benin and Côte d'Ivoire: Assessing scope and associated factors. by Yévèdo Borel Tossou, Paule Héléna Biaka, Fifamin Noël Christelle Gbaguidi, Vignon Bedie, Sonagnon Inès Elvire Agbo, Fernand Aimé Guedou, Kouakou Jerôme Kouadio, Sèdjro Gimatal Esaï Anagonou, Franck Zinsou Mignanwande, Parfait Djossou, Brunelle Vanessa Yemadje, Flora Sylvie Houndjrebo, Jeanne d'Arc Natacha Lessanh Arrawo, Yvette Faihoun, Harvey Johnson, Ghislain Emmanuel Sopoh, Jean Gabin Houezo, Mamadou Kaloga, Agui Sylvestre Dizoe, Mark Nichter, Anna Gine-March, Roch Christian Johnson

“…This study aimed to investigate the magnitude of these restrictions and associated factors in NTD-endemic communities in Benin and Côte d'Ivoire. This cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative study was conducted from 2021 to 2022 among 841 people with disabilities (PWDs) and 90 community members and stakeholders. …”
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Molecular Markers in Upper Urothelial Carcinoma Associated to Balkan Endemic Nephropathy. Aristolochic Acid as the Major Risk Factor of the Worldwide Disease by Ljubinka Jankovic Velickovic, Takanori Hattori, Vladisav Stefanovic

“…The role of aristolochic acid in the etiology of Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) and associated upper urothelial carcinoma (UUC) was recently confirmed. …”
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Hepatitis B prevalence in an endemic area of hepatitis C virus: A population-based study implicated in hepatitis elimination in Thailand by Nawarat Posuwan, Rujipat Wasitthankasem, Napaporn Pimsing, Wijittra Phaengkha, Saranya Ngamnimit, Preeyaporn Vichaiwattana, Sirapa Klinfueng, Maneerat Raksayod, Yong Poovorawan

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