Microbial Contamination and Food Safety Aspects of Cassava Roasted Flour (“Rale”) in Mozambique by Andreia Massamby, Su-lin L. Leong, Bettina Müller, Lucas Tivana, Volkmar Passoth, Custódia Macuamule, Mats Sandgren

“…The handling and processing practices connected to “rale” production may introduce microbial contamination. …”
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The Canadian Bronchiectasis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Registry: a study protocol by Christina S. Thornton, Nicole Boechler, Vidhi Desai, Ranjani Somayaji, Swathi Purighalla, Sarah Brode, Theodore K. Marras, Ryan Cooper, Maeve Smith, Julie Jarand

“…This longitudinal study will be used for analysis to form evidence-based clinical practices and serve as a resource in Canada to inform future studies in NTM and bronchiectasis.…”
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Navigating ethics in HIV data and biomaterial management within Black, African, and Caribbean communities in Canada by Rusty Souleymanov, Bolaji Akinyele-Akanbi, Chinyere Njeze, Patricia Ukoli, Paula Migliardi, Linda Larcombe, Gayle Restall, Laurie Ringaert, Michael Payne, John Kim, Wangari Tharao, Ayn Wilcox

“…It highlights the importance of prioritizing participant empowerment, ensuring transparency, practicing informed consent, and implementing robust data security measures to balance effective HIV information management with the protection of individual rights.…”
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Recovery Analysis of Sequentially Irradiated and NBT-Stressed VDMOS Transistors by Snežana Djorić-Veljković, Emilija Živanović, Vojkan Davidović, Sandra Veljković, Nikola Mitrović, Goran Ristić, Albena Paskaleva, Dencho Spassov, Danijel Danković

“…A particular attention was paid to analyzing Δ<i>V</i>_T with a focus on predicting the lifetime. In practical applications, especially under pulsed operation, prior stresses altered the device’s thermal and electrical performance. …”
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Efficient hydrogen peroxide reduction in glutathione peroxidase cycle using cost-effective FeSe2 nanospheres by Saif Khan, Sundeep S. Bhagwath, Mohammad Rehan Ajmal, Intikhab A. Ansari, Mohtashim Lohani, Sanjaya Pavgada Raghunandana, Mohammad Luqman

“…Their exceptional efficiency makes them a strong candidate for practical applications in mitigating early browning caused by melanogenesis.ConclusionsFeSe2 nanozymes exhibit great promise as a biocatalyst for enhancing the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by reducing damage due to early melanogenesis. …”
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Silver-blend hydroxyapatite bio-ceramics for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by Manoj V. Junnarkar, Prateek V. Sawant, Mahadev A. Parekar, Avadhut V. Kardile, Ashish B. Thorat, Ramakant P. Joshi, Ravindra U. Mene

“…Moreover, the Ag-doped HAp shows excellent recycling ability highlighting its practical usage as a photocatalyst for wastewater treatment.…”
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“Common sense is hard work” but benefits from persistent collaboration: Lessons learnt from the development of The Collaborative Network for European Clinical Trials for Children (... by Sabah Attar, Carla Peacock, Mandy Wan, Erin Halil, Chloe Bickerstaff, Lionel Tan, Hafsah Bhatti, Ricardo M. Fernandes, Regis Hankard, Mark A. Turner

“…Lessons learnt included the importance of: relationship building by early engagement with partners; reducing misunderstanding by clear communication; flexibility, adaptability and experiential learning which are required for service improvement. Practical actions that infrastructure developers and users can take include operational planning with a view to fostering collaborations across stakeholders, sharing information about different approaches to clinical operations, and raising awareness of the need for explicit work on collaboration, communication, and planning. …”
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Foliar application of humic liquid extract from vermicompost improves garlic (Allium sativum L.) production and fruit quality by D. M. Balmori, C. Y. A. Domínguez, C. R. Carreras, S. M. Rebatos, L. B. P. Farías, F. G. Izquierdo, R. L. L. Berbara, Andrés Calderín García

“…Purpose The beneficial effects of liquid humus applied to plants are well reported in the literature; however, studies of liquid humic application in the production and quality of garlic culture are practically nonexistent. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of foliar application of a liquid humic extract from vermicompost (HEVC) that is well characterized by solid-state 13C NMR on garlic production and fruit quality under field conditions. …”
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Modeling quinoa growth under saline and water-limiting conditions using SWAP-WOFOST by Diana C. Estrella Delgado, Tom De Swaef, Jan Vanderborght, Eric Laloy, Gerda Cnops, Maarten De Boever, Abdelaziz Hirich, Ayoub El Mouttaqi, Sarah Garré

“…The calibrated model offers perspectives for evaluating practices to reduce soil salinization in arid conditions and for modeling crop performance under water-limited conditions or future salinization in temperate regions.…”
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Influence of Physicochemical Properties of Oil Sludge on Syngas Production for Energy Applications by Hiago Oliveira, Isabela Pinheiro, Ana Ramos, Osvaldo Venturini, Adriano Mariano, York Santiago

“…In Brazil, advanced techniques such as gasification are still underdeveloped compared to established practices elsewhere. This study aims to characterize the chemical and physical properties of OS to enable its recovery through energy methods, reducing environmental impacts. …”
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Assessment of different genotyping markers and algorithms for distinguishing Plasmodium falciparum recrudescence from reinfection in Uganda by Alex Mwesigwa, Monica Golumbeanu, Sam Jones, Sara L. Cantoreggi, Benson Musinguzi, Joaniter I. Nankabirwa, Everd Maniple Bikaitwoha, Joan N Kalyango, Charles Karamagi, Mateusz Plucinski, Samuel L. Nsobya, Christian Nsanzabana, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika

“…Discrepancies in recrudescence classification between match-counting and Bayesian algorithms highlight the need for standardized PCR correction practices.…”
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TraxVBF: A hybrid transformer-xLSTM framework for EMG signal processing and assistive technology development in rehabilitation by Seyyed Ali Zendehbad, Athena Sharifi Razavi, Marzieh Allami Sanjani, Zahra Sedaghat, Saleh Lashkari

“…For healthy participants, TraxVBF-type Base outperforms state of the art models (LSTM and GRU) with an MSE of 0.06 and R2 of 0.89. Practical evaluations with an average R2 of 0.880 for healthy participants and 0.327 for patients demonstrate the model generalizability. …”
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Black Soldier Fly Larvae’s Optimal Feed Intake and Rearing Density: A Welfare Perspective (Part II) by Arianna Cattaneo, Simona Belperio, Luca Sardi, Giovanna Martelli, Eleonora Nannoni, Sihem Dabbou, Marco Meneguz

“…This outcome offers valuable insights for implementing good welfare practices in the insect farming sector and optimizing rearing management and efficiency.…”
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Here and there: the double-side transgene localization by P. A. Salnikov, A. A. Khabarova, G. S. Koksharova, R. V. Mungalov, P. S. Belokopytova, I. E. Pristyazhnuk, A. R. Nurislamov, P. Somatich, M. M. Gridina, V. S. Fishman

“…Our technique allowed us to efficiently localize genomic transposon integrations, which was confirmed via PCR analysis. For practical application of this approach, we proposed a set of recommendations and a normalization strategy. …”
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Community advisory boards as implementation strategies to center partner and patient voice in community health centers by Rebekka M. Lee, Kamini Mallick, James G. Daly, Vetta Sanders Thompson, Elise Hoffman, Maria Papadopoulos, Stacey Curry

“…Qualitative findings provided a more in-depth understanding of experiences serving on the CHC CAB and highlighted how engagement principles such as trust and mutual respect were reflected in CAB practices. We developed a CHC CAB toolkit with strategies for governance and prioritization, cost estimates to ensure sustainment, guidance on integrating quality improvement expertise, testimonies from community members on the benefits of joining, and template agendas and facilitator training to ensure meeting success. …”
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Profiling the diversity of the village chicken faecal microbiota using 16S rRNA gene and metagenomic sequencing data to reveal patterns of gut microbiome signatures by Mxolisi Nene, Mxolisi Nene, Nokuthula Winfred Kunene, Rian Pierneef, Rian Pierneef, Rian Pierneef, Khanyisile Hadebe

“…These genes primarily mediate antibiotic efflux and alteration.DiscussionThe detection of zoonotic bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Streptococcus spp. highlights potential health risks to humans through the food chain, emphasizing the importance of improved household hygiene practices. This study underscores the role of the gut microbiome in village chicken health and adaptability, linking microbial diversity to production efficiency in low-resource settings. …”
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Optimizing Reversible Phase‐Transformation of FeS2 Anode via Atomic‐Interface Engineering Toward Fast‐Charging Sodium Storage: Theoretical Predication and Experimental Validation... by Wenxi Zhao, Yanbing Zhou, Hao Zhou, Xinqin Wang, Shengjun Sun, Xun He, Yongsong Luo, Binwu Ying, Yongchao Yao, Xiaoqing Ma, Xuping Sun

“…A sequence of kinetic studies and ex situ characterizations provide the comprehensive understanding for ion‐transport kinetics and phase‐transformation process. Its practical use is further demonstrated in sodium‐ion full cell and capacitor with impressive electrochemical capability and excellent energy‐density output.…”
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Relevance of the irrigation and soil management system to optimize maize crop production under semiarid Mediterranean conditions by Samuel Franco-Luesma, José Cavero, Jorge Álvaro-Fuentes

“…This work highlighted that the adoption of water saving irrigation system (like S irrigation), together with the implementation of more conservative tillage practices, such as no-tillage, is a win-win strategy to maintain the sustainability the high-yielding maize system under semiarid Mediterranean conditions.…”
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Impact of Synthetic Porous Medium Geometric Properties on Solute Transport Using Direct 3D Pore-Scale Simulations by Paolo Roberto Di Palma, Nicolas Guyennon, Andrea Parmigiani, Christian Huber, Falk Heβe, Emanuele Romano

“…The possibility of upscaling results from pore-scale simulations, to obtain volume-averaging properties useful for practical purpose, can enhance the understanding of transport effects that manifest at larger scales. …”
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Modeling of Measuring Transducers for Relay Protection Systems of Electrical Installations by Iliya Iliev, Andrey Kryukov, Konstantin Suslov, Nikolay Kodolov, Aleksandr Kryukov, Ivan Beloev, Yulia Valeeva

“…This method is effective in addressing practical problems related to the configuration of the relay protection and automation systems. …”
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