Inheritance of cleistogamy in interspecific hybridization of Gossypium barbadense L. by T. I. Mukhiddinov, A. A. Abdullayev, E. Kuchkarov, A. H. Choriev, S. K. Jumaev

“…It is of theoretical and practical significance in the development of isogenic forms, lines, and varieties with the fully closed cleistogamous type of flowers, possessing important commercial traits. …”
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XSE-TomatoNet: An explainable AI based tomato leaf disease classification method using EfficientNetB0 with squeeze-and-excitation blocks and multi-scale feature fusion by Md Assaduzzaman, Prayma Bishshash, Md. Asraful Sharker Nirob, Ahmed Al Marouf, Jon G. Rokne, Reda Alhajj

“…Finally, the best model was integrated into a web-based system for practical use by tomato cultivators. • XSE-TomatoNet is an enhanced version of EfficientNetB0 which incorporates Squeeze-and-Excitation (SE) blocks and multi-scale feature fusion. • XSE-TomatoNet outperformed MobileNet (87.44%) and VGG-19 (95.50%), in terms of accuracy, achieving 99.41%. • Integration of interpretation using LIME and SHAP models gives higher level understanding of the diseases and employment of Grad-CAM and Grad-CAM++ shows visual representation of the diseased leaves.…”
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Density functional theory calculation for understanding the roles of biochar in immobilizing exchangeable Al3 + and enhancing soil quality in acidic soils by Debo He, Xinyi Liu, Dongni Hu, Ping Lei, Jinbo Zhang, Zhixin Dong, Bo Zhu

“…These findings collectively highlight the potential of biochar as a sustainable and effective amendment to reduce Al toxicity in acidic soils, thereby promoting soil quality and sustainable agricultural and ecological practices.…”
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Predictive Model for the Risk of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children by Olivier Mukuku, Augustin Mulangu Mutombo, Lewis Kipili Kamona, Toni Kasole Lubala, Paul Makan Mawaw, Michel Ntetani Aloni, Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama, Oscar Numbi Luboya

“…The nutritional status is the best indicator of the well-being of the child. Inadequate feeding practices are the main factors that affect physical growth and mental development. …”
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Positive impacts of typical desert photovoltaic scenarios in China on the growth and physiology of sand-adapted plants by Ruibing Meng, Ruibing Meng, Ruibing Meng, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Xiaomeng Ren, Jiale Cai, Jiale Cai, Jiale Cai, Xufang Tong, Xufang Tong, Xufang Tong

“…These findings provide scientific evidence for the ecological industrial use of PV power stations in desert regions and offer practical guidance for vegetation restoration and ecological construction around such stations.…”
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Pulmonary function in swimmers exposed to disinfection by-products: a narrative review by Michał Boraczyński, Tomasz Balcerek, Nikola Rożkiewicz, Monika Pabiszczak, Michał Harasymczuk, Aneta Sławska, Przemysław Lutomski

“…For these reasons, it is crucial to develop effective respiratory protection strategies, including medical interventions and modifications to the pool environment. Practical steps such as reducing chlorine use, ensuring proper hygiene before swimming and using swim caps can minimise risks. …”
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A Simple Machine Learning-Based Quantitative Structure–Activity Relationship Model for Predicting pIC₅₀ Inhibition Values of FLT3 Tyrosine Kinase by Jackson J. Alcázar, Ignacio Sánchez, Cristian Merino, Bruno Monasterio, Gaspar Sajuria, Diego Miranda, Felipe Díaz, Paola R. Campodónico

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> These results represent a significant advancement in the field of FLT3 inhibitor discovery, offering a reliable, practical, and efficient approach for early-stage drug development, potentially accelerating the creation of targeted therapies for AML.…”
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Downsystem grain-size trends and mass balance of an ancient wave-influenced sediment routing system: Middle Jurassic Brent Delta, northern North Sea, offshore UK and Norway by Ikenna C. Okwara, Gary J. Hampson, Alexander C. Whittaker, Gareth G. Roberts

“…Our analysis demonstrates a practical approach to interpret sediment supply and sediment dispersal in the stratigraphic record. …”
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Adaptation variation of easiness on environmental, social, and governance components in the selected sustainability developments by F.R. Sutikno, N.A. Sasongko, I.N. Djarot, H.S. Dillon

“…The environmental components that is easy to adapt primarily center around formal environmental, social, and governance framework data, in social component revolves around customary practices in corporate social responsibility, and in governance component emphasizes corporate reputation. …”
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Pharmacist-led DE-eSCALation of opioids post-surgical dischargE (DESCALE) – A multi-centre, non-randomised, feasibility study protocol [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approv... by Ellie Santer, Julie H Hedayioglu, Vanessa J Short, Sabina Hulbert, Emma L Veale, Melanie Rees-Roberts, Johanna Theron

“…The MUR will be delivered by CPs at participating GP practices. Feasibility outcomes will focus on recruitment, fidelity of CPs to deliver the MUR, and barriers within primary care that affect delivery of the intervention, with a maximum sample size of 100. …”
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Omics-Based Comparison of Fungal Virulence Genes, Biosynthetic Gene Clusters, and Small Molecules in <i>Penicillium expansum</i> and <i>Penicillium chrysogenum</i> by Holly P. Bartholomew, Christopher Gottschalk, Bret Cooper, Michael R. Bukowski, Ronghui Yang, Verneta L. Gaskins, Dianiris Luciano-Rosario, Jorge M. Fonseca, Wayne M. Jurick

“…Our findings provide a solid omics-based foundation of small molecule production in these two fungal species with implications in postharvest context and expand the current knowledge of the <i>Penicillium</i>-derived chemical repertoire for broader fundamental and practical applications.…”
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Salinity Tolerance of Artificially Restored Vegetation Under Different Irrigation Strategies in Arid, Abandoned Mining Areas by Aishajiang Aili, Yuguang Zhang, Tao Lin, Hailiang Xu, Abdul Waheed, Wanyu Zhao, Jia Wang, Chuhan Wang

“…These findings highlight that drip irrigation, particularly when combined with moderate salinity (8 g/L), is a more effective strategy for enhancing vegetation growth and survival in arid, saline environments. Our study provides practical recommendations for irrigation and salinity management in ecological restoration, offering insights for improving vegetation resilience in arid mining landscapes.…”
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Study on Discrete Null-Field Equation Methods for Bounded Simply Connected Domains: Better Locations of Source Nodes by Li-Ping Zhang, Zi-Cai Li, Hung-Tsai Huang, Ming-Gong Lee, Alexander L. Kazakov

“…However, the study of the DNFEM for bounded simply connected domains <i>S</i> is essential for practical applications. Since the source nodes must be located outside of a solution domain <i>S</i>, the first issue in computations is how to locate them. …”
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Herbicide and irrigation management options in conventionally-tilled wheat: deciphering water and energy budgeting, and grain and monetary output in north-Indian plains by S. K. Verma, Chandra Bhushan, Sudhir Kumar Rajpoot, Richa Chaudhary, Ramawatar Meena, Sanjeev K. Kashyap, Vijay Pratap, P K. Jaysawal, S. B. Singh, Ram K. Singh, Deepak K. Yadav

“…Additionally, herbicide resistance, often resulting from poor management practices, further complicates weed problems. The objective of this study was to assess the impacts of traditional irrigation regimens (IRs) and herbicide application on wheat crops. …”
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Current Status, Challenges, and Perspectives in the Conservation of Native Honeybees and Beekeeping in Cambodia by Eric Guerin, Chhouk Chheang, Chainarong Sinpoo, Korrawat Attasopa, Nuttapol Noirungsee, Huoqing Zheng, Tial C. Ling, Patcharin Phokasem, Terd Disayathanoowat

“…These include a lack of documentation and official data, limited access to productive apiaries, inappropriate pesticide practices, insufficient knowledge about bee health, diseases, and parasites, inadequate organization and representation of beekeepers, the high cost of Cambodian honey, and a lack of consumer awareness and trust in local bee products. …”
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The role of oxidized non-coding RNAs of the epigenome in the development of human diseases (literature review) by S.S. Ostrovska, Ye.N. Dychko, T.Ye. Shumna, G.I. Titov, O.S. Trushenko, P.G. Gerasymchuk, I.Y. Burega

“…The search for the impact of non-coding RNAs on the epigenome is constantly growing and has great scientific and practical prospects in medicine.…”
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Unraveling the individual and interactive effects of climate and competition on branch growth dynamics in Pinus koraiensis in Northeast China by Xuehan Zhao, Zheng Miao, Zheng Miao, Fengri Li, Fengri Li, Yuanshuo Hao, Yuanshuo Hao, Yumeng Jiang, Lihu Dong, Lihu Dong

“…Furthermore, we simulated branch growth under different combinations of competition and climatic conditions to provide practical and targeted recommendations for Korean pine plantation management.ResultsOur results demonstrate that (1) in addition to branch age, size, and tree height growth, competition, climate, and their interactions significantly improved the branch growth model, with the effects of interactions surpassing the individual effects of climate, which highlights the importance of considering interactive effects; (2) the effects of climate and competition varied depending on the social status of the trees, with dominant and intermediate individuals showing greater sensitivity to competition and climate than suppressed individuals, suggesting that, for future research in this direction, prioritizing sampling of dominant and intermediate individuals would be a cost-effective approach; and (3) owing to the presence of interactions, the influence of climate on branch growth was modulated by competition, suggesting that adjusting competition levels in response to climate stress could lead to desirable branch growth outcomes.DiscussionOur study underscores the importance of understanding the different sources of variation in branch growth is crucial for advancing our understanding of tree growth and crown dynamics, as well as for formulating sustainable management policies amidst the uncertainties of climate change.…”
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Application of Phi (<italic>&#x03A6;</italic>), the Golden Ratio, in Computing: A Systematic Review by M. Akhtaruzzaman, Jamal Uddin Tanvin, Amir Akramin Shafie, Fahim Shahryer, Sachitra Halder

“…The review also categorizes findings by their specific applications and contexts, providing valuable insights into <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\phi $ </tex-math></inline-formula>&#x2019;s impact on mathematics, cryptography, search algorithms, machine learning, artificial intelligence, photonics, natural sciences, system design, power engineering, robotics, and practical human life. This study opens promising avenues for future research on the applications of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\phi $ </tex-math></inline-formula> in diverse fields of science, engineering, and computing.…”
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Impact of #PCOSweightloss: A global X hashtag analysis study of weight loss narratives in the PCOS community by Munaza Afaq, Kumar Vashisht, Areen Al-Dhoon, Divya Abraham, Atanas G. Atanasov, Maima Matin, Zara Arshad, Rahul Kashyap, Faisal A. Nawaz

“…Objective This study aims to analyze the trends of #PCOSweightloss on X to gain insights into the social media metrics, including overall hashtag reach, key themes, and potential influence on management practices of PCOS. Methods Fedica research analytics tool ( https://fedica.com ) was utilized to automatically evaluate quantitatively the posts on the platform X containing #PCOSweightloss from July 1st, 2017 to July 1st, 2023. …”
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Left hemiparesis due to space-occupying lesion in pregnancy by Luminto, Ekarini Aryasatiani, Mahendro Aji Panuntun, Bobby Wirawan Hassan, Tania Sananta, Arya Elbert Neil

“…This case report contributes to the existing literature by providing a practical reference for managing space-occupying lesions in accordance with the latest evidence.   …”
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