Medicinal plants with anti-SARS-CoV activity repurposing for treatment of COVID-19 infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis by EBENEZER OLUWAKEMI, BODEDE OLUSOLA, AWOLADE PAUL, JORDAAN MARYAM A., OGUNSAKIN ROPO E., SHAPI MICHAEL

“…This study investigates the practicality of some medicinal plants for SARS-CoV-2 therapy using a systematic review and meta-analysis of their reported SARS-CoV-1 inhibitory potencies. …”
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Molecular cloning and expression dynamics of Atrogin-1 in muscle tissue of Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) under high salt stress by Yong-Juan Mo, Yi-Li Gao, Shi-Jjian Xu, Bin Wang, Jingping Wu, Peng Yu, Ming Li, Xiangtao Kang, Zhi-Qiang Han

“…This research is anticipated to inform aquaculture practices and shed light on the selection of germplasm resources for the development of salt-tolerant Russian sturgeon strains.…”
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Optimization of fermentation conditions to increase the production of antifungal metabolites from Streptomyces sp. KN37 by Xiaoyue Yang, Lijing Yuan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Chuntian Yang, Wen Gao, Guoqiang Zhang, Chunjuan Wang

“…The broth dilution of strain KN37 has a strong inhibitory effect against a variety of crop pathogenic fungi. However, in practical applications, its effective biological activity is limited by medium formulations and fermentation conditions. …”
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The mC2HEST Score for Incident Atrial Fibrillation by Yanguang Li, MD, Qiaoyuan Li, MD, Lili Wang, MD, Tao Zhang, MD, Hai Gao, MD, Daniele Pastori, MD, PhD, Zhuo Liang, MD, Gregory Y.H. Lip, MD, Yunlong Wang, MD

“…Conclusions: The mC2HEST score is a practical model for predicting individuals’ risk of incident AF that may be used for guiding AF surveillance, resource allocation, and screening strategies.…”
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Beef cattle performance and hair cortisol accumulation in silvopastoral and pastoral systems: a 2-year assessment by A. Ripamonti, G. Foggi, A. Mantino, L. Turini, J. Goracci, A. Silvi, M. Finocchi, M. Mele

“…The Mediterranean area is highly vulnerable to climate change. Silvopastoral practices, such as integrating trees into pastureland or grazing in woodland areas, are potential mitigation strategies to improve microclimate conditions and reduce heat stress risks. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementation of a home-based cardiac rehabilitation programme for patients with heart failure in the NHS: a mixed-methods study by Rod S Taylor, Paulina Daw, Samantha B van Beurden, Jet J C S Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Alexander Harrison, Sinead T J McDonagh, Patrick J Doherty, Colin J Greaves, Hasnain M Dalal, Grace E R Wood

“…The study’s main output, a refined version of the REACH-HF Service Delivery Guide, can guide the implementation process (eg, designing new care pathways) and provide practical solutions to overcoming common implementation barriers (eg, through early identification of implementation champions).…”
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A Quantitative Particle-Based Approach for the Geometallurgical Assessment of Tailings Deposits by Rosie Blannin, Max Frenzel, Raimon Tolosana-Delgado, Kai Bachmann, Alexandra Gomez Escobar, Lucas Pereira, Jens Gutzmer

“…Overall, this study demonstrates how particle-based geometallurgical models can be developed and utilised for practical applications, with the aim of improving the accuracy of resource and reserve estimations of tailings deposits and the sustainable and responsible management of anthropogenic resources. …”
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Optimizing Energy and Spectral Efficiency in Mobile Networks: A Comprehensive Energy Sustainability Framework for Network Operators by Luis Mata, Marco Sousa, Pedro Vieira, Maria Paula Queluz, Antonio Rodrigues

“…These findings provide practical insights for developing more sustainable network operations.…”
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Cross-sectional design and protocol for Artificial Intelligence Ready and Equitable Atlas for Diabetes Insights (AI-READI) by Gerald McGwin, Linda M Zangwill, Nicholas Evans, Shannon McWeeney, Cecilia S Lee, Bhavesh Patel, Jeffrey C Edberg, Cynthia Owsley, Aaron Lee, Cecilia Lee, Sally L Baxter, Michael Snyder, Samantha Hurst, Nicole Ehrhardt, Christopher Chute, Dawn S Matthies, Julia P Owen, Amir Bahmani, Sally Baxter, Edward Boyko, Aaron Cohen, Jorge Contreras, Garrison Cottrell, Virginia de Sa, Jeffrey Edberg, Irl Hirsch, Michelle Hribar, T.Y. Alvin Liu, Bonnie Maldenado, Sara Singer, Bradley Voytek, Joseph Yracheta, Linda Zangwill

“…There are three study sites: Birmingham, Alabama; San Diego, California; and Seattle, Washington.Ethics and dissemination AI-READI aims to establish standards, best practices and guidelines for collection, preparation and sharing of the data for the purposes of AI/ML, including guidance from bioethicists. …”
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A study on the current status of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients and its impact on quality of life (稳定期慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者居家肺康复现... by WANG Tao (王涛), YAN Qiaoyuan (颜巧元), WU Hongyan (吴红艳), YANG Hualu (杨华露), ZHOU Juan (周娟), MO Beirong (莫蓓蓉), LIU Xianliang (刘贤亮)

“…Objective To investigate the home-based pulmonary rehabilitation training and self-management practices among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and assess the impact of these practices on their quality of life. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and relaxation on pediatric respiratory virus hospitalizations in Southwest China: a retrospective study by Ting Gong, Fengqi He, Yongle Zhao, Shuya Lu, Daiyin Tian, Daiyin Tian

“…The significance of vaccination, hygiene practices, public health interventions and etc. was emphasized in addressing pandemics. …”
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The impact of fruit and vegetable waste on economic loss estimation by B. Parsafar, M. Ahmadi, Gh.R. Jahed Khaniki, N. Shariatifar, A. Rahimi Foroushani

“…Moreover, a comprehensive waste disposal management, as a practical measure, should be used to prevent and control these problems. …”
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Microbiological Analysis Conducted on Raw Milk Collected During Official Sampling in Liguria (North-West Italy) over a Ten-Year Period (2014–2023) by Sara Antonia Chiarlone, Andrea Gori, Serena Ravetta, Andrea Armani, Lisa Guardone, Francesca Pedonese, Salvatore Bavetta, Caterina Fiannacca, Nicola Pussini, Cristiana Maurella, Elisabetta Razzuoli

“…These measures include the implementation of biosecurity practices, the maintenance of strict hygiene protocols during milking, and the adherence to the cold chain distribution protocol until the final stage of distribution.…”
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g-C₃N₄ Modified with Metal Sulfides for Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants by Shoaib Mukhtar, Erzsébet Szabó-Bárdos, Csilla Őze, Tatjána Juzsakova, Kornél Rácz, Miklós Németh, Ottó Horváth

“…The bioinspired synthesis combined with the modification with metal sulfides proved to considerably enhance the photocatalytic activity of g-C₃N₄, increasing its potential for practical applicability in environmentally friendly water treatment systems for the efficient removal of recalcitrant organic contaminants.…”
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Generalizing the Brady-Yong Algorithm: Efficient Fast Hough Transform for Arbitrary Image Sizes by Danil D. Kazimirov, Ekaterina O. Rybakova, Vitalii V. Gulevskii, Arseniy P. Terekhin, Elena E. Limonova, Dmitry P. Nikolaev

“…The <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$FHT2DT$ </tex-math></inline-formula> algorithm is significantly more accurate than the algorithm previously suggested in the literature and, hence, <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$FHT2DT$ </tex-math></inline-formula> can substitute it in practical applications. During the analysis of the properties of the proposed algorithms, we created a map that characterizes the algorithms based on their accuracy and speed parameters. …”
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Experimental study of the piezoelectricity of Middle Pleistocene loess in the Weibei region, China by Yanlin JING, Jie LIU, Qingying LIU, Xiaoxiao DUAN, Na XIE, Dengke YANG

“…Furthermore, research based on the piezoelectricity of loess in loess regions, including soil moisture monitoring, seismic activity monitoring, and predominant period determination, holds great theoretical and practical significance. The results of this study could serve as a valuable reference for these research in loess areas.…”
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Integrating Remote Sensing and Soil Features for Enhanced Machine Learning-Based Corn Yield Prediction in the Southern US by Sayantan Sarkar, Javier M. Osorio Leyton, Efrain Noa-Yarasca, Kabindra Adhikari, Chad B. Hajda, Douglas R. Smith

“…Unlike prior studies that focus mainly on county-level or controlled laboratory-scale areas, this study targets a production-scale area, better representing real-world agricultural conditions and offering more practical relevance for farmers. Therefore, the objective of our study was to determine the best combination of vegetation indices and abiotic factors for predicting corn yield in a rain-fed, production-scale area, identify the most suitable corn growth stage for yield estimation using machine learning, and identify the most effective machine learning model for corn yield estimation. …”
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What Affects Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity in China? A Configurational Perspective Based on Dynamic Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis by Danni Lu, Xinhuan Zhang, Degang Yang, Shubao Zhang

“…Specifically, enhancing the synergy between resource management and economic development, optimizing technology–policy integration, and promoting coordinated multisectoral development are critical to fostering sustainable agricultural practices. This research provides crucial empirical evidence for shaping targeted policies that can drive green agricultural development across diverse regional contexts.…”
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Integrating biomarkers for hemostatic disorders into computational models of blood clot formation: A systematic review by Mohamad Al Bannoud, Tiago Dias Martins, Silmara Aparecida de Lima Montalvão, Joyce Maria Annichino-Bizzacchi, Rubens Maciel Filho, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel

“…This hinders the development of practical tools for clinical application, as current mathematical models often fail to consider precise, patient-specific values. …”
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Implementation research logic model in the design and execution of eHealth innovations for maternal and newborn healthcare in Ethiopia by Dabere Nigatu, Muluken Azage, Eyaya Misgan, Daniel A. Enquobahrie, Tegegn Kebebaw, Enyew Abate, Esubalew Alemneh, Mirkuzie Woldie, Tsinuel Girma

“…Therefore, this paper aims to describe the practical application of IRLM to design, execute and evaluate eHealth innovations that improve maternal and newborn care in public facilities in Ethiopia. …”
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