Owners’ perceptions of dog treat management in Western Romania by Sorana Daina, Anamaria Blaga-Petrean, Silvana Popescu, Ioana Delia Pop, Daniel Mierlita, Adrian Macri

“…Owners who provided treats less frequently, 'seldom' (80.7%) or 'a few times a week' (87.8%), were more likely to have dogs with an ideal weight, while higher treat frequencies – 'once daily' (40.0%) or 'multiple times daily' (52.7%), were significantly associated with overweight or obese dogs (p<0.003).DiscussionThese findings underscore the importance of educating dog owners on aligning treat provision with caloric requirements and promoting responsible feeding practices. Veterinarians play a critical role in guiding owners toward balanced feeding strategies that incorporate treats into comprehensive dietary plans. …”
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Bio-ecological characteristics of Malus genus species in the context of prospective directions in horticulture and landscape forestry by Tetiana Moskalets, Oleksandr Kratiuk, Mariana Ivankiv, Sergii Shevchenko, Nataliia Shevchuk

“…The results established that domestic apple (cultivar Dozhnytsia), hybrid crab apple, and plum-leaved apple exhibited high resistance to this pathogen, which affects both foliage and fruit. The practical application of these findings lies in enriching the informational database on Malus species with updated data, enabling their utilisation in various thematic studies…”
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Microplastics in beach sediments, seawater, and common fish in tourist destinations by M. Go, A. Ybanez, A. Ilano, F. Cababat, L. De La Calzada

“…This study monitors microplastic contamination in marine environments at tourist destinations and suggests policies and initiatives that encourage tourism operators, locals, and tourists to adopt practices that reduce microplastic pollution. This endeavor is in line with the journal''''''''s objective to oversee the environmental consequences and advocate for improved environmental management strategies. …”
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Abyssinian pea (Lathyrus schaeferi Kosterin nom. nov. pro Pisum abyssinicum A. Br.) is a problematic taxon by O. E. Kosterin

“…P. abyssinicum is of practical interest owing to its extra early ripening and resistance to bacterial blight. …”
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Determinants of prolonged exclusive breastfeeding among children aged 6–23 months in 21 sub-saharan African countries: evidence from nationally representative data by Enyew Getaneh Mekonen

“…Policymakers could find it very important to support maternal education, poverty reduction, media exposure, maternal healthcare services, and complementary feeding hygiene practices in order to encourage the timely initiation of complementary feeding.…”
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Finite Element Calculation and Its Test Study of Flexible Pin Structure in the 3.X MW Wind Turbine Gearbox by Jinku Li, Wei Liu, Liangrong Li

“…The comparison results show that， the mean load factor of FE result is well matched to the practical situation， and this flexible pin has a perfect mean load performance.…”
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Genome polymorphism of the synthetic species xTrititrigia cziczinii Tsvel. inferred from AFLP analysis by A. A. Trifonova, K. V. Boris, L. V. Dedova, V. A. Melnik, L. P. Ivanova, N. P. Kuzmina, S. V. Zavgorodniy, V. P. Upelniek

“…However, there were practically no genetic studies of ×T. cziczinii. The aim of this work was to study the genetic diversity of 24 representatives of two ×T. cziczinii subspecies (ssp. …”
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Valuation of urban green open space using the Hedonic price model by R. Setiowati, R.H. Koestoer, R.D. Andajani

“…Urban and built environmental management can significantly benefit from these findings, particularly when considering the aspects of green space size, social functions, and ecosystem services to enhance Jakarta's planning and management practices.…”
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Effect of Tuber Size and Intra-Row Spacing on the Yield and Quality of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties by Miressa Regasa, Weyessa Garedew, Ambecha Olika

“…The study needs in-depth investigation by repeating in multilocations with more seasons, varieties, processing quality, and other agronomic practices of the crop to reach a conclusive recommendation. …”
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Stability and Efficacy of Live-Attenuated Vibrio harveyi Vaccines Under Different Storage Conditions in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Models by Mohd Hafiz Ngoo Muhamad-Sofie, Aslah Mohamad, Mohamad Azzam-Sayuti, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal, Mohd Zamri-Saad, Md Shirajum Monir, Ina Salwany Md Yasin

“…This study might offer significant insights into practical strategies for reducing vibriosis, especially in aquaculture settings with limited infrastructure.…”
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Changes in the histological structure of tissues and organs of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca Linnaeus, 1758) and perch (Perca fluviatilis Linnaeus, 1758) from the Zaporizhzhia Reser... by P. Korzhenevska, T. Sharamok, A. Doroshenko

“…For the first time, a study of the morphological and histological characteristics of the gills, liver, and blood of percids (pikeperch and perch) from different areas of the Zaporizhzhia Reservoir was conducted. Practical Value. Histo-morphometric parameters of percid tissues can be used in the future to assess the ecological state of water and the level of human impact of the Zaporizhzhia Reservoir, as well as be used as an additional indicator during the comprehensive assessment of the impact of anthropogenic factors on hydroecosystems.…”
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Re-examining the Division of Candi Borobudur into Kāmadhātu, Rūpadhātu, and Arūpadhātu by So Tju Shinta LEE, Agus Aris Munandar, Lilawati Kurnia

“…In terms of goals, the Lalitavistara and Gaṇḍavyūha-Bhadracarī aim for the highest and complete awakening (anuttara-samyak-sambodhi) by means of bodhisattva practices. The Gaṇḍavyūha-Bhadracarī discusses the dharmadhātu (realm of reality), the reality experienced by those who are awakened, which is beyond the three dhātus. …”
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Jovens e os Stories do Instagram: estudo netnográfico durante a pandemia da Covid-19 by Alan César Belo Angeluci, Brasilina Passarelli, Carolina Gois Falandes, Milena Possar Garcia

“…By managing these spaces, young people can assume different identities, with media and information literacies being important resources for their online practices and expression of feelings.…”
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Considerations for Establishing a Behavioral Policy-Making and Nudge Institution within the Country's Executive Structure by Seyed Kamal Vaezi, Maryam Darbandi

“…In Iran, there is increasing recognition of the need for both theoretical and practical considerations in the adoption of behavioral policy-making. …”
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Peningkatan Efisiensi Waktu Seleksi Karyawan dengan Kombinasi Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process dan Simple Additive Weighting by Julianto Lemantara, I Ketut Adi Suprianta, Lidya Ananda Arsyanti, Oktavia Deyo Lago

“…The criteria for selecting in production departments are discipline, interviews, and practical tests, while the criteria for selecting in non-production departments are discipline, interviews, written tests, and psychological tests. …”
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Introducing a Coopetition Model for Domestic Airlines in Iran by Saedeh Ghayourisales, Mohsen Nazari, Mohammadali Shahhoseini

“…Recognizing the significance of this subject from both theoretical and practical perspectives, and acknowledging the existing gap in the examination of competition within domestic airline companies, this article aims to investigate the factors, mechanisms, and outcomes of coopetition in this particular industry.   …”
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Effects of Long-Term Nitrogen Fertilization on Nitrous Oxide Emission and Yield in Acidic Tea (<i>Camellia sinensis</i> L.) Plantation Soils by Fuying Jiang, Yunni Chang, Jiabao Han, Xiangde Yang, Zhidan Wu

“…This study offers a theoretical foundation for developing rational N fertilizer management practices and strategies aimed at reducing N₂O emissions in tea-plantation soils.…”
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Social and Humanitarian Factor in South Korea's External Relations and The Korean Question by O. S. Pugacheva

“…In the second case the social and humanitarian area was and remains a dimension providing promising opportunities for cooperation that is beneficial to the both parties as it is aimed at solving specific and practical problems of common interest. In that sense, the author argues that social and humanitarian factor in inter-Korean relations could serve as a safety cushion during intensification of the inter-Korean conflict and provide a launch pad for finding a way out of the impasses.…”
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Rethinking Language by Gastor Mapunda, Tracey Costley, Hannah Gibson, Nancy Kula, Colin Reilly

“…Based on multilingual realities, we make practical suggestions for language supportive pedagogies. …”
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Duration of gargling and rinsing among frequent mouthwash users: a cross-sectional study by Eric P F Chow, Jane S Hocking, Catriona Bradshaw, Christopher Fairley, Kate Maddaford, Rebecca Wigan, Sabrina Trumpour, Tiffany Renee Phillips

“…Objective To examine the rinsing and gargling mouthwash practices among frequent mouthwash users to determine if there are differences in use between gender, sexual orientation and sex work status.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Data obtained from patients attending a sexual health centre located in Melbourne, Australia.Participants 200 frequent mouthwash users (four or more times per week), 50 for each of the following patient groups: men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers (FSW), females who are not sex workers and men who have sex with women only (MSW). …”
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