Detection of plasmids in Salmonella from poultry and investigating the potential horizontal transfer of antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes by Haijiao Lin, Moussa S. Diarra, Guangqiang Jia, Xin Zhao

“…Antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence genes (VGs) have been widely reported in Salmonella which are major foodborne pathogens from poultry. This study assessed the replicon typing and conjugative ability of plasmids from poultry-derived Salmonella as well as ARGs and VGs carried by these plasmids using an in silico approach. …”
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Evaluating Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Gold Nanoparticles against Streptococcus oralis by Batool M Al-Fahham, Rafeef Ahmed Mohamed, Juman Mohammed Taqi Al-Talqani, Ali Hadi Fahad, Julfikar Haider

“…The increased drugs resistance against the infectious diseases is a major issue owing to excessive using of a broad spectrum of antibiotics. …”
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Efficient and secure attribute-based heterogeneous online/offline signcryption for body sensor networks based on blockchain by Jawaid Iqbal, Arif Iqbal Umar, Noorul Amin, Abdul Waheed

“…In the offline phase, the major operations are computed without prior knowledge of patient data. …”
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Knowledge and acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine among residents of Jos-south Local Government Area in Nigeria by Oluwatosin Ruth Ilori, Jeji F Danjuma, Roseline Olabisi Ige

“… Objective:  Major efforts are being made to curtail the spread and adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic using vaccines. …”
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Biodiversity conservation and threat reduction in Kibale and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas, Uganda by Joseph Katswera, Norah M. Mutekanga, Charles K.Twesigye

“…The two conservation areas are majorly threatened by anthropogenic threats, natural threats, and administrative constraints. …”
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Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin: a biochemical marker for acute kidney injury and long-term outcomes in patients presenting to the emergency department by Kah Hui Brian Teo, Swee Han Lim, Ying Hao, Yin Keong Daryl Lo, Ziwei Lin, Manish Kaushik, Chieh Suai Tan, Mohammed Zuhary Thajudeen, Choon Peng Jeremy Wee

“…Our study examined the utility of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in predicting AKI in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED), and in predicting the need for renal replacement therapy (RRT), occurrence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and all-cause mortality at three months post visit. …”
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Principal approaches and achievements in studying race composition of wheat stem rust by A. S. Rsaliyev, Sh. S. Rsaliyev

“…Wheat stem rust races dominant in major grain-growing countries of the globe and their typical peculiarities are described. …”
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Controlling root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita in tomatoes using modified effective microorganisms-fermented plant extract and compost manure by Benoit Sossou, Nkechi Izuogu, Aisha Anifowose, H. Ahamefule

“…Purpose Nematode diseases are major constraints in tomato production. Screenhouse and field experiments were conducted to assess the efficacy of Effective Microorganisms-Fermented Plant Extract (EM-FPE) and compost manure singly and in combination on Meloidogyne incognita infecting tomatoes.Method Screenhouse and field experiments were designed respectively as 2×5 and 2×4 factorial fitted into a completely randomized design (CRD) in the screenhouse and randomized complete block design (RCBD) on the field. …”
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Pollution Characteristics of Sb, As, Hg, Pb, Cd, and Zn in Soils from Different Zones of Xikuangshan Antimony Mine by Saijun Zhou, Andrew Hursthouse, Tengshu Chen

“…Major sources of pollution during the antimony (Sb) mining and processing are mining waste rock, smelting waste, tailings dam, and underground tunnel wastewater. …”
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Distribution and Occurrence Frequency of dB/dt Spikes During Magnetic Storms 1980–2020 by A. Schillings, L. Palin, H. J. Opgenoorth, M. Hamrin, L. Rosenqvist, J. W. Gjerloev, L. Juusola, R. Barnes

“…This result implies that a moderate storm with many spikes can be as (or more) dangerous for ground‐based infrastructures than a major storm with fewer dB/dt spikes. Our findings regarding the physical causes and characteristics of dB/dt spikes may help to improve the GIC forecast for the affected regions.…”
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Understanding the Association Between Home Broadband Connection and Well-Being Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China: Nationally Representative Panel Data Study by Lu Yang, Chris Lynch, John Tayu Lee, Brian Oldenburg, Tilahun Haregu

“… BackgroundAccess to digital technology is among the major social determinants of health, and digital divide impacts health inequality. …”
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The Hydrogeochemical Stratigraphy of Brines and Its Implications on Water Management in the Central Jordan-Dead Sea Rift Valley, Israel by Eliahu Rosenthal, Peter Möller, Orna Buch-Leviatan, Moshe Politi

“…The hydrogeological and hydrochemical data from borehole MJ1 is of major importance for the management of groundwater resources in the Central Jordan Rift Valley and in the adjacent geologically connected areas.…”
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Long-Term Use of Antibiotics and Risk of Parkinson’s Disease in the Nurses’ Health Study by Natalia Palacios, Éilis J O’Reilly, Michael A. Schwarzschild, Alberto Ascherio

“…In this cohort study, we did not observe a significant association between antibiotic use and incidence PD. A major limitation of our study is assessment of exposure, which required many participants to recall their antibiotic use decades in the past. …”
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Methionine-induced regulation of growth, secondary metabolites and oxidative defense system in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants subjected to water deficit stress. by Gull Mehak, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf, Prashant Kaushik, Mohamed A El-Sheikh, Parvaiz Ahmad

“…Optimum water availability at different growth stages is one the major prerequisites of best growth and yield production of plants. …”
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The Multifaceted Roles of MicroRNA-181 in Stem Cell Differentiation and Cancer Stem Cell Plasticity by Chun Yang, Rui Wang, Pierre Hardy

“…These miRNAs, particularly through the modulation of EMT-associated factors, play major roles in controlling the stemness of cancer stem cells. …”
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The Performance qualification of automatic volumetric pipettes used in university hospitals in the DRC: Case of Kinshasa, Bukavu, and Kisangani by Joenna Bapite Musongiela, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Emile Tweni Baruti, Timothé Mavanga Mabaya, Jacquie Bolavie Bolande, Sara Munguakonkwa Byamungu, Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge

“…Methods Fifty micropipettes were collected from hospitals in these three major cities. All micropipettes were air-displacement type A, single-channel, with fixed and variable volumes. …”
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Optimized YOLOV8: An efficient underwater litter detection using deep learning by Faiza Rehman, Mariam Rehman, Maria Anjum, Afzaal Hussain

“…Underwater litter has been a major issue in preserving the marine ecosystem. Human waste is deposited into lakes, rivers, and seas which leads to polluted water. …”
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The use of wild-growing Prunus L. species in breeding adaptive dwarf rootstocks of peach by V. G. Eremin

“…., P. davidiana Franch. and its hybrids Barrier (P. davidiana x P. persica Stokes)), Sputnik (P. kansuensis Rehd. x P. davidiana), Major (P. amygdalus Stokes x P. davidiana), etc.; chlorosis-resistant genotypes: Kuban 86 (P. cerasifera Ehrh.x P. persica), VSV 1 (P. incana (pall.) …”
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Acquired hypothyroidism, iodine status and hearing impairment in adults: A pilot study. by Tereza Grimmichova, Ludmila Verespejova, Zuzana Urbaniova, Martin Chovanec, Martin Hill, Radovan Bilek

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Hearing impairment can have major impacts on behavior, educational attainment, social status, and quality of life. …”
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Association Between MRI Findings of Facet Arthropathy and Synovitis With Health-Related Outcome and Pain Scores Following Therapeutic Lumbar Facet Injections by Michael S. Green, Michele Van Hal, Matthew Onimus, Christopher R. Hoffman, Dhruv K. C. Goyal, Valeria Potigailo, Khuram S. Kazmi

“…Low back pain is a common complaint among adults. The facet joint is a major source of lumbar pain, and therapeutic facet injections have gained popularity as a minimally invasive treatment option. …”
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