Utilizing rice-husk waste as an effective weed control mulch for Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum ) production in a tropical environment by Vivian Ogechi Osadebe, Uchenna Noble Ukwu, Nathaniel Dauda, Ifesinachi M Nwamba, Amos Ejike Ede, Anthony I Onah

“…Highlights ·       The study revealed that black polyethylene mulch  exhibited the highest weed control efficiency exceeding 90%, and recorded complete weed suppression (11%) at 10 weeks after application. ·       Higher weed species diversity was observed  in plots subjected to hoe-weeded, rice husk mulched, and post-emergence herbicide treatments,  suggesting that weed management techniques can influence  the composition of weed flora…”
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A New Smartphone-Based Cognitive Screening Battery for Multiple Sclerosis (icognition): Validation Study by Stijn Denissen, Delphine Van Laethem, Johan Baijot, Lars Costers, Annabel Descamps, Ann Van Remoortel, Annick Van Merhaegen-Wieleman, Marie D’hooghe, Miguel D'Haeseleer, Dirk Smeets, Diana M Sima, Jeroen Van Schependom, Guy Nagels

“…Of the 82 healthy participants, 20 (24%) repeated testing 2 to 3 weeks later. For each icognition test, validity was established by the correlation with its paper-and-pencil equivalent (concurrent validity), the correlation and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) between baseline and follow-up testing (test-retest reliability), the difference between people with MS and healthy participants, and the correlation with other clinical parameters such as the Expanded Disability Status Scale. …”
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FDFT1 inhibits macrophage M1 polarization and promotes colorectal cancer progression by GAO Yuan, HUANG Yulan, ZHAO Kun

“…After peritoneal macrophages were extracted from male C57BL/6 mice (6 weeks old, weighing 13~18 g), the macrophages were then treated with the conditioned media of MC38 cells transfected with different siRNAs for 48 h. …”
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Retrospective Study of Chronic Coughing in Dogs in a Referral Centre in the UK: 329 Cases (2012–2021) by Carla Asorey Blazquez, Ico Jolly Frahija, Arran Smith, Rachel Miller, Mayank Seth, Edgar Garcia Manzanilla, Ferran Valls Sanchez

“…Coughing is considered chronic when it lasts at least 8 weeks. This retrospective study aimed to describe the most common causes of chronic coughing in a population of dogs that presented to a referral hospital in England between January 2012 and December 2021. …”
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Reduction in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Population After a Year-Long Application of Targeted Sterile Insect Releases in the West Valley Region of Southern California by Solomon Kibret Birhanie, Jacob Hans, Jennifer Thieme Castellon, Ale Macias, Rubi Casas, Huy Hoang, Deanna Mormile, Kecia Pitts-Love, Michelle Q. Brown

“…Biweekly, X-ray irradiated male <i>Ae. aegypti</i> mosquitoes were released between April and November 2024. Data from weekly BG Sentinel-2 traps were utilized to compare the mosquito densities between the pre-intervention (2023) and intervention (2024) periods for both cohorts. …”
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In-vitro comparative thermo-chemical aging and penetration analyses of bioactive glass-based dental resin infiltrates by Syed Zubairuddin Ahmed, Abdul Samad Khan, Maram Alshehri, Fatimah Alsebaa, Fadak Almutawah, Moayad Mohammed Aljeshi, Asma Tufail Shah, Budi Aslinie Md Sabri, Sultan Akhtar, Mohamed Ibrahim Abu Hassan

“…Thermocycling (5,000 cycles) and chemical aging (4 weeks) were conducted, followed by microhardness, surface roughness, and SEM analyses. …”
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Engaging fathers(to-be): a pilot study on the adaptation and programme experience of SMS4baba intervention in Kenya’s informal settlements by Vibian Angwenyi, Richard Fletcher, Paul Murimi Mwangi, Margaret Kabue, Rachel Odhiambo, Stephen Mulupi, Emmanuel Kepha Obulemire, Eunice Njoroge, Eunice Ombech, Mercy Moraa Mokaya, Moses Wesala, Joyce Marangu, Amina Abubakar

“…In the intervention phase, 72 fathers were recruited to receive SMS4baba messages thrice weekly from late pregnancy until over six months postpartum. …”
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Treatment Efficacy of Open Kinetic Chain Combined with Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise Training on Patients after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by GAO Peng, JIANG Xin, WANG Junzhe, WANG Hongyu, LIU Chengyao

“…All four groups were trained for 12 weeks. Before and after intervention, Lysholm score and the international knee documentation committee (IKDC) score were used to evaluate the function of the affected knee, the KT-1000 score of the knee ligament and the differences of bilateral active range and passive range of motions; the ratio of jump distance between the affected side and the healthy side during one foot jump and cross foot jump were used to evaluate the lower limb motor function; Fugl-Meyer balance scale and Berg balance scale (BBS) were used to evaluate the balance function; isokinetic muscle strength testing system was used to analyze peak torque (PT), average power (AP), total power (TW) and atrophy index of quadriceps femoris on the affected side.Results(1) Knee motor function: compared with that before intervention, Lysholm and IKDC scores in four groups after intervention increased significantly, and KT-1000 score, bilateral active and passive joint motion differences decreased significantly (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Dietary Cinnamaldehyde Enhances Growth Performance, Digestion, Immunity, and Lipid Metabolism in Juvenile Fat Greenling (Hexagrammos otakii) by Yixin Gu, Jian Han, Wenjie Wang, Yu Zhan, Huijie Wang, Wenyuan Hua, Yue Liu, Yafeng Guo, Zhuang Xue, Wei Wang

“…Six experimental diets were formulated containing CNE at levels of 0, 200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000 mg/kg for 8 weeks. The percent weight gain (PWG), specific growth rate (SGR), survival (SR), and feeding rate (FR) were significantly increased by including CNE in fish diets regardless of the inclusion level (P<0.05). …”
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Plateau hypoxia improves tumor immune microenvironment and inhibits subcutaneous tumor growth of colorectal cancer by ZHAO Sijie, WANG Meng, GAO Yuan

“…Objective To investigate the effects of plateau hypoxia on the growth and tumor microenvironment of colorectal carcinoma in vivo.Methods‍　‍A total of 16 male BALB/C mice （6 weeks old， weight 18-20 g） were randomly divided into plateau hypoxic group and plain normoxic group， with 8 mice in each group， while 14 male C57BL/6 mice were grouped in same way， with 7 mice in each group. …”
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Interaction of dietary protein and energy-protein ratio on growth performance of snakehead Channa striata by Hani Wijianti, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Nur Bambang Priyo Utomo, Dedi Jusadi

“…Snakehead with average weight of 6.21 ± 0.03 g were reared for 8 weeks. The treatments showed significant results. …”
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The effect of groundwater depth on topsoil organic matter mineralization during a simulated dry summer in northwestern Europe by A. Françoys, A. Françoys, O. Mendoza, J. Hu, P. Boeckx, W. Cornelis, S. De Neve, S. Sleutel

“…We examined (1) upward moisture flow by capillary action along the soil profile, specifically into the top 20 cm of soil, and (2) the effect of the GWT on the decomposition of an added <span class="inline-formula">¹³C</span>-enriched substrate (ryegrass) over a period of 10 weeks, with limited wetting events representing a dry summer. …”
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Seroconversion and dynamics of IgG anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies during the pandemic: A two-month observation cohort study on the population of Sleman in Indonesia. by Jajah Fachiroh, Septi Kurnia Lestari, Dewi Kartikawati Paramita, Bagas Suryo Bintoro, Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi, Lutfan Lazuardi, Cici Permata Rusadi, Erti Nur Sagenah, Eggi Arguni

“…Study subjects were recruited between April and December 2021 using convenience sampling and were followed up 2 times, i.e. 4-5 and 8-9 weeks. The inclusion criteria for subjects were age ≥ 18 years, absence of flu-like symptoms, and negative COVID-19 by using GeNose C19® screening. …”
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Effectiveness of the Modified WHO Labour Care Guide to Detect Prolonged and Obstructed Labour Among Women Admitted at Eight Publicly Funded, Midwife-Led Community Health Facilities... by Mugyenyi GR, Tumuhimbise W, Atukunda EC, Tibaijuka L, Ngonzi J, Kayondo M, Kanyesigye M, Musimenta A, Yarine FT, Byamugisha JK

“…The mean maternal and gestation ages were similar between the two groups, reported at 25.9 (SD=5.6) years, and 39.4 (SD=1.8) weeks, respectively. Overall, 120 (12.4%) cases of prolonged/obstructed labour were diagnosed (100 for LCG versus 20 for partograph); LCG had six times higher odds of diagnosing prolonged/obstructed labour compared to the partograph (aOR = 5.94;CI 95%3.63– 9.73, P < 0.001). …”
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Perbedaan Kadar Glukosa Darah Antara Tikus Putih (Rattus Novergicus) yang Mendapat Asupan Susu Sapi dan Susu Kambing Segar by Hadi Oktafiano, Husnil Kadri, Dian Pertiwi

“…Both groups were given a diet of milk to equal 1 cup milk dose (3.6 ml) for 4 weeks (28 days). Measurement of blood glucose levels using a blood glucose test meter. …”
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Immune responses and resistance of white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) fed Probiotic Bacillus sp NP5 and prebiotic honey against White Spot Syndrome Virus infection by Widanarni Widanarni, Dewi Rahmi, Muhamad Gustilatov, Sukenda Sukenda, Diah Ayu Satyari Utami

“…White shrimp with an average weight of 1.8±0.06 gram/shrimp were reared at a density of 15 shrimps per aquarium (60 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm and water height of 20 cm) for eight weeks, then challenge against WSSV at lethal dose (LD50) dose as much as 0.1 ml per shrimp. …”
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Proposing a two-stage screening approach to distinguish between transient and enduring postnatal depressive symptoms: A prospective cohort study by Johanne Smith-Nielsen, Ida Egmose, Stephen Matthey, Maria Stougård, Sophie Reijman, Mette Skovgaard Væver

“…Methods: In a prospective cohort study, 427 postnatal women in Copenhagen who scored above the cut-off on their initial EPDS screening (EPDS-1) underwent a second screening (EPDS-2) 1–4 weeks later, without intervention in between. We analyzed the predictive power for transient versus enduring distress using EPDS-1 total scores, responses to item 10 (''self-harm item''), parity, maternal age, and a history of depression. …”
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Botulinum Toxin Injection with Conjunctival Microincision for the Treatment of Acute Acquired Comitant Esotropia and Its Effectiveness by Hongjia Xu, Weifeng Sun, Shuying Dai, Yanyan Cheng, Jing Zhao, Yuan Liu, Juan Wang, Ya’nan Wang, Yu Gao, Huifang Han, Aijun Han

“…The mean time from onset of AACE to injection was 18.4 ± 20.3 (range, 1–96) weeks. All patients completed at least 6 months of follow-up, and the mean follow-up after BTXA injection was 12.3 ± 4.8 months (range, 7–24 months). …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Kopi Instan Oral Terhadap Kadar Asam Urat pada Tikus Wistar by Fauzan Arisyi Koto, Husnil Kadri, Zelly Dia Rofinda

“…Control was not treat with coffee, treatment 1 were given low dose of coffee equivalent to 3 cups (0,39 mg/3 ml), treatment 2 were given moderate dose of coffee equivalent to 6 cups (0,78 mg/ 3ml), treatment 3 were given high dose of coffee equivalent to 10 cups (1,3 mg/ 3ml) for 4 weeks (28 days). Serum uric acid levels measured with sphectrophotometer The result showed the mean of uric acid levels control (2,26+0,16 mg/dl), treatment 1 (2,24+0,89 mg/dl), treatment 2 (1,00+0,33 mg/dl), treatment 3 (1,96+0,43 mg/dl). …”
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Association of inflammation cytokines with cognitive function in first-episode major depressive disorder by Yan Qing Xi, Yan Qing Xi, Yan Qing Xi, Zong Qi Wang, Zong Qi Wang, Zong Qi Wang, Guo Juan Li, Guo Juan Li, Guo Juan Li, Zhuo Qun Hao, Zhuo Qun Hao, Zhuo Qun Hao, Jia Hui Nie, Jin Xiang Li, Yu Ting Tan, Xiao Dong Hu, Xiao Dong Hu, Gen Wei Wang, Sha Liu, Sha Liu, Yan Fang Wang, Yan Fang Wang, Yan Fang Wang

“…The Hamilton Depression Scale-17 (HAMD-17) assessed the severity of depressive symptoms at baseline and after 8 weeks of treatment. The Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status(RBANS) evaluated cognitive function, and serum samples were collected to determine levels of inflammatory and neurotrophic factors at these two time points. …”
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