Identifying pesticide mixtures at country-wide scale by Cairo, Milena, Monnet, Anne-Christine, Robin, Stéphane, Porcher, Emmanuelle, Fontaine, Colin

“…Wild organisms are likely exposed to complex mixtures of pesticides owing to the large diversity of substances on the market and the broad range agricultural practices. The consequences of such exposure are still poorly understood, first because of potentially strong synergistic effects, making cocktails effects not predictable from the effects of single compounds, but also because little is known about the actual exposure of organisms to pesticide mixtures in nature. …”
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The trends of blood culture contamination and utilization rates in an LMIC tertiary care center from 2010 to 2022: a call for diagnostic stewardship? by Lama Saleh, Amanda Chamieh, Rima El Basst, Eid Azar

“…Conclusion: We saw a multifactorial, persistently elevated rate of BCC over 13 years as unaffected by strict infection control practices. We think that further research targeting a standardized, low BCU rather than inevitable BCC while advocating for diagnostic stewardship of low-middle-income countries is essential, especially where the lack of appropriate resource allocation and awareness are problematic. …”
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Person-based design and evaluation of MIA, a digital medical interview assistant for radiology by Kerstin Denecke, Daniel Reichenpfader, Dominic Willi, Karin Kennel, Harald Bonel, Harald Bonel, Knud Nairz, Nikola Cihoric, Damien Papaux, Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk

“…Security and accessibility also require improvements.ConclusionThe applied person-based process described in this paper can provide best practices for future development of medical interview assistants. …”
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Mechanism of Coal Bump among Mine Group under the Control of Large Geological Body: A Case Study of Yima Mining Area, China by Yizhe Li, Shankun Zhao, Qingxin Qi, Pengzhi Pan, Xiangzhi Wei, Yin Wang, Ningbo Zhang, Yang Zhao, Haitao Chai, Qilin Hao

“…In order to study the coal bump mechanism between adjacent working faces under the conditions of large fault and huge thick overburden conglomerate, this paper regards Yima mining area as a practical engineering background and theoretically analyzes the mechanical behavior of overlying rock in the spatial structure. …”
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A machine learning model and identification of immune infiltration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease based on disulfidptosis-related genes by Sijun Li, Qingdong Zhu, Aichun Huang, Yanqun Lan, Xiaoying Wei, Huawei He, Xiayan Meng, Weiwen Li, Yanrong Lin, Shixiong Yang

“…Besides, significant differences in DRGs, immune cells, biological functions, and pathway activities were observed between the two clusters.A nomogram was created to aid in the practical application of clinical procedures. The SVM model achieved the best results in differentiating COPD patients across various clusters. …”
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Impact of nurturing care educational videos focusing on children with nutritional problems aged 6-23 months on mothers' knowledge and child growth by Fitri Haryanti, Lely Lusmilasari, Sri Hartini, Ayyu Sandhi, Ika Parmawati, Akhmadi Akhmadi, Nisa Nur Hasanah, Fitriana Andarwati, Hani Risnawati, Alissa Nur Pratiwi, Ananda Sekar Kusumawati, Redyta Dwi Cahyani

“…Notable improvements were observed in nurturing care knowledge, responsive caregiving practices, and safety and security measures among caregivers exposed to the intervention.…”
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Reliability of the OMERACT Giant cell arteritis Ultrasonography Score (OGUS): results of a patient-based exercise involving experts and non-experts in vascular ultrasonography by Christian Dejaco, Stavros Chrysidis, Sara Monti, Cristina Ponte, Peter Mandl, Lene Terslev, Bhaskar Dasgupta, Alojzija Hočevar, Christina Duftner, Wolfgang Schmidt, Carlos Pineda, Eugenio De Miguel, Andreas P Diamantopoulos, Helen Keen, Kati Mykkänen, George A Bruyn, Wolfgang Hartung, Maria Antonietta D’Agostino, Nikitas Gkikopoulos, Luca Seitz, Adela-Cristina Sarbu, Eva Manger, Berit Dalsgaard Nielsen, Norbert Redlinger, Veerendra Chadachan, Maria Correyero, Giovanni Fulvio, Vesselina Kurteva, Paolo Mercatelli, Irina Midtgard, Raili Muller, Duriad Reffat

“…Non-experts received 90 min of theoretical and 240 min of practical training between rounds 1 and 2. Ultrasonography was conducted on temporal arteries (common superficial, frontal and parietal branches) and axillary arteries bilaterally to calculate the OGUS, the Southend score and the Halo count. …”
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Biomechanical Modeling and Evaluation of Buttocks Automatic Assisted Repositioning in Bedridden Patients by Liqing Yang, Ganjun Song, Di Luo, Haotian Xu, Jiamei Han, Mingzhao Xiao, Dingqun Bai, Shan Tian, Wensheng Hou, Jisi Tang, Xin Zhang, Lin Chen

“…These simulations suggest that a 30° turning angle is beneficial for alleviating pressure concentration, which may inspire the design and optimization of automatic assisted repositioning strategies in rehabilitation practices.…”
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Development of a vegetation canopy reflectance sensor and its diurnal applicability under clear sky conditions by Naisen Liu, Naisen Liu, Naisen Liu, Jingyu Guo, Fuxia Liu, Fuxia Liu, Fuxia Liu, Xuedong Zha, Jing Cao, Yuezhen Chen, Haixia Yan, Chenggong Du, Chenggong Du, Chenggong Du, Xuqi Wang, Jiping Li, Jiping Li, Jiping Li, Yongzhen Zhao

“…In summary, this study offers a fundamental tool for monitoring vegetation canopy reflectance in the field, which is crucial for advancing high-quality agricultural, grassland, and forest management practices.…”
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SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF MAGADAN: FROM A PLANNED ECONOMY TO A MARKET ECONOMY (1960–2020) by Natalya V. Galtseva, Oksana S. Favstritskaya, Olga A. Sharypova

“…This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the key economic sectors in Magadan, evaluating management practices and the effectiveness of government support under distinct economic systems from 1960 to 2020. …”

MET-PREVENT: metformin to improve physical performance in older people with sarcopenia and physical prefrailty/frailty – protocol for a double-blind, randomised controlled proof-of... by Andrew Clegg, James Wason, Miles Witham, Nina Wilson, Claire J Steves, Helen C Hancock, Avan A P Sayer, Leanne Marsay, Claire McDonald, Thomas von Zglinicki, Katherine J Rennie, Penny Bradley, Stephen Connolly, Shaun Hiu, Laura Robertson, Laura Simms, Alison J Steel, Bryony Storey

“…The recruitment target is 80 participants from two secondary care hospitals in Newcastle and Gateshead, UK. Local primary care practices will act as participant identification centres. …”
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Diminished ovarian reserve is associated to euploidy rate: a single center study by Edoardo Carnesi, Stefano Castellano, Stefano Castellano, Elena Albani, Andrea Busnelli, Andrea Busnelli, Antonella Smeraldi, Ozgur Bulbul, Emanuela Morenghi, Valentina Immediata, Paolo Emanuele Levi-Setti, Paolo Emanuele Levi-Setti

“…These insights could enhance counseling practices in assisted reproductive technology (ART), offering patients a more detailed understanding of their infertility prognosis and the factors influencing IVF outcomes.…”
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Ecdysone receptor strongly influences larval–pupal–adult transition and melanization in Tuta absoluta by Xiaodi Wang, Jiajia Wu, Jianyang Guo, Nianwan Yang, Fanghao Wan, Zhichuang Lü, Wanxue Liu

“…The results of this study suggest that TaEcR may be a candidate factor for developing environmentally-friendly RNAi pesticides that have practical value in field control.…”
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Mechanical properties of Portland cement concrete mixed with different doses of recycled brick powder and steel fiber by Mohammad Mohtasham Moein, Ali Mohtasham Moein, Ashkan Saradar, Sam E. Rigby, Hassan Tazari, Moses Karakouzian

“…The study contributes to sustainable construction practices by demonstrating a viable approach to incorporating recycled materials without substantially compromising mechanical properties.…”
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Identification of antibiotic use patterns in poultry farms in the southwest region of Bangladesh by Sarder Safiqul Islam, Ratna Ghosh, Md. Shafiqul Islam, Minhazul Abedin Sun, Mustajabur Rahman, Dhiman Mondol

“…The study was conducted in southwestern Bangladesh, 90 chicken farmers were surveyed across three upazilas under three districts of southwestern Bangladesh to understand the practices and farmers' perceptions of antibiotic use in poultry farming. …”
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A Survey of Camouflaged Object Detection and Beyond by Fengyang Xiao, Sujie Hu, Yuqi Shen, Chengyu Fang, Jinfa Huang, Longxiang Tang, Ziyun Yang, Xiu Li, Chunming He

“…To address this void, we present the most comprehensive review of COD to date, encompassing both theoretical frameworks and practical contributions to the field. This paper explores various COD methods across four domains, including both image-level and video-level solutions, from the perspectives of traditional and deep learning approaches. …”
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A comparison of development methods used to define portion sizes in food-based dietary guidelines around the world by Fanny Salesse, Fanny Salesse, Alison L. Eldridge, Tsz Ning Mak, Eileen R. Gibney, Eileen R. Gibney

“…Despite existing guidelines on developing and implementing FBDGs, there is still no consensus on best practices for their formulation. This paper compares the methodologies used by public health organizations to create FBDGs and examines how both methodology and geographical location may influence recommended portion sizes.MethodsDocuments on FBDG development were obtained from the Food and Agriculture Organization online repository of FBDGs, either directly from consumer-facing FBDG or from corresponding scientific reports. …”
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Isolation of competent actinomycetes strains from soil planted with three species of mint irrigated with olive mill wastewater by Oumaima Beroigui, Lahsen El Ghadraoui, Faouzi Errachidi

“…These results contribute to understanding the use of microorganisms for olive oil industry waste management, in order to offer practical solutions to mitigate OMWW environmental impact. …”
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Sustainable aquaculture and sea ranching with the use of vaccines: a review by Alma Alfatat, Kwaku Amoah, Kwaku Amoah, Kwaku Amoah, Kwaku Amoah, Kwaku Amoah, Jia Cai, Jia Cai, Jia Cai, Jia Cai, Jia Cai, Yu Huang, Yu Huang, Yu Huang, Yu Huang, Yu Huang, Muhammad Fachri, Hagai Nsobi Lauden, Shaoliang Lyu, Xuefeng Wang, Sahya Maulu, Berchie Asiedu, Syaifiuddin Syaifiuddin

“…Innovations like the recombinant DNA vaccine for goldfish using the G protein expressed by baculovirus for spring viremia for carp and the ME-VAC Aqua Strept vaccine for tilapia highlight their ability to reduce antibiotic dependence and support greener practices. Multivalent vaccines in salmon farming further showcase their effectiveness in improving fish health and productivity. …”
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Insights on the effect of mega-carcass abundance on the population dynamics of a facultative scavenger predator and its prey by Sidous, Mellina, Cubaynes, Sarah, Gimenez, Olivier, Drouet-Hoguet, Nolwenn, Dray, Stéphane, Bollache, Loïc, Madhlamoto, Daphine, Ngwenya, Nobesuthu Adelaide, Fritz, Hervé, Valeix, Marion

“…Using a 50-year dataset and Multivariate Autoregressive State Space models, we estimated hyaena and prey densities over four periods contrasted in elephant carrion availability due to management practices. Models that allow hyaena and their prey populations’ growth rate to vary depending on these four periods contributed significantly to explain variations in their density, which is consistent with an effect of management measures on the population dynamics of hyaena and its prey.  …”
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