Mycotoxicological monitoring. Part 1. Complete mixed feed for pigs and poultry (2009–2018) by G. P. Kononenko, A. A. Burkin, Ye. V. Zotova

“…Results of the ten-year annual mycotoxicological testing of complete mixed feeds for pigs and poultry submitted by holdings and processing establishments located in the Northwestern, Central, Southern, Volga and Ural Federal Districts are presented. Competitive ELISA tests showed that the occurrence of T-2 toxin, deoxynivalenol, zearalenon, fumonisines B, alternariol, ochratoxin A, citrinin, mycophenolic acid, ergoalkoloids and emodin was about 5% and quantities thereof varied within one or three orders; quantities of T-2 toxin, deoxynivalenol, zearalenon, fumonisines, and ochratoxin A might exceed maximum admissible levels for feed grains. …”
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Mycotoxicological monitoring. Part 3. Feedstuffs from raw grain processing by G. P. Kononenko, A. A. Burkin, Ye. V. Zotova

“…Detection and measurement of the content of fusariotoxins, including T-2 toxin, diacetoxyscirpenol, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone and fumonisins of B group, as well as alternariol, ochratoxin A, citrinin, aflatoxin B1, sterigmatocystin, cyclopiazonic acid, mycophenolic acid, ergot alkaloids and emodin was carried out by a competitive ELISA in accordance with certified procedure. …”
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A novel technique of cryodenervation for murine vagus nerve: implications for acute lung inflammation by Di Wu, Ximing Liao, Jing Gao, Kun Wang, Wujian Xu, Feilong Wang, Zhixian Jin, Dandan Wu, Qiang Li, Wei Gao

“…Abstract Background Neuroimmune interaction is an underestimated mechanism for lung diseases, and cryoablation is a competitive advantageous technique than other non-pharmacologic interventions for peripheral nerve innervating the lung. …”
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Tirzepatide in Sport: A Comprehensive Review of its Metabolic Impacts and Potential Applications for Athletes by Wiktor Biesiada, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej, Justyna Woźniak, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič

“…However, concerns about misuse in competitive sports underline the need for regulatory oversight. …”
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Isolated FeN3 sites anchored hierarchical porous carbon nanoboxes for hydrazine‐assisted rechargeable Zn‐CO2 batteries with ultralow charge voltage by Sanshuang Gao, Hongyi Li, Zhansheng Lu, Songjie Meng, Xue Zhao, Xinzhong Wang, Xijun Liu, Guangzhi Hu

“…However, the ZCBs couple the electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECO2R) with the oxygen evolution reaction and competitive hydrogen evolution reaction, which normally causes ultrahigh charge voltage and CO2 conversion efficiency attenuation, thereby resulting in ~90% total power consumption. …”
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The development of initial material of spring common wheat for breeding for resistance to stem rust (Puccinia graminis Pers. f. sp. tritici), uncluding race Ug99, in Russia by I. F. Lapochkina, O. A. Baranova, V. P. Shamanin, G. V. Volkova, N. R. Gainullin, A. V. Anisimova, D. N. Galinger, E. N. Lazareva, E. V. Gladkova, O. F. Vaganova

“…The lines resistant to these diseases were estimated as to the other economically valuable features: plant height, number of days before heading, ear productivity, weight of 1,000 grains, protein and gluten content in grain, 71 spring wheat line with multiple resistance to two or three diseases and the development of best agronomic characters were selected for the Central region and 20 lines were selected for West Siberia for further testing of their competitiveness with the best varieties and lines in the breeding nurseries. …”
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The importance of market signals in crop varietal development: lessons from Komboka rice variety by Mary Ng’endo, MaryLiza Kinyua, Lourine Chebet, Samuel Mutiga, Joseph Ndung’u, Oliver Nyongesa, Simon Njau, Ajay Panchbhai, Ruth Musila, Rosemary Murori

“…We also show that widespread favourable perception of new varieties hinges on matching preferences between breeders’ efforts for improved rice productivity with farmers’ needs for market competitiveness in these new varieties.…”
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Clinical Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association, Russian Scientific Medical Society of Internal Medic... by V. T. Ivashkin, A. S. Trukhmanov, I. V. Maev, O. M. Drapkina, M. A. Livzan, A. I. Martynov, T. L. Lapina, A. V. Paraskevova, D. N. Andreev, O. P. Alexeeva, S. A. Alekseenko, A. Yu. Baranovsky, O. V. Zayratyants, O. Yu. Zolnikova, O. B. Dronova, I. L. Kliaritskaia, N. V. Korochanskaya, Yu. A. Kucheryavyy, S. N. Mammaev, M. F. Osipenko, S. S. Pirogov, E. A. Poluektova, D. E. Rumyantseva, R. G. Sayfutdinov, O. A. Storonova, Yu. P. Uspenskiy, I. B. Khlynov, V. V. Tsukanov, A. A. Sheptulin

“…The main groups of medications used in the treatment of GERD are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs), alginates, antacids, and prokinetics. …”
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Realizing low voltage-driven bright and stable quantum dot light-emitting diodes through energy landscape flattening by Yiting Liu, Yingying Sun, Xiaohan Yan, Bo Li, Lei Wang, Jianshun Li, Jiahui Sun, Yaqi Guo, Weipeng Liu, Binbin Hu, Qingli Lin, Fengjia Fan, Huaibin Shen

“…Abstract Solution-processed quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) hold great potential as competitive candidates for display and lighting applications. …”
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Rapid identification of high-temperature Daqu Baijiu with the same aroma type by UV-VIS sensor of HBT combined with Zn2+ by Yanmei Zhu, Yuanyuan Su, Yipeng Cang, Hengye Chen, Wanjun Long, Wei Lan, Xue Jiang, Haiyan Fu

“…The specific mechanism of light signal change was mainly based on the competitive coordination effect of pyrazines and other nitrogen-containing compounds in high-temperature Daqu Baijiu and small molecular probe HBT on Zn2+ and the excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) mechanism of HBT itself. …”
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Body composition and physical performance of mountain bike athletes by Rayane Carvalho de Moura, Crislane de Moura Costa, Cirley Pinheiro Ferreira, Bruna Lorena Soares Cavalcante Sousa, Leandra Caline dos Santos, Michelly da Silva Pinheiro, Sérgio Luís Galan Ribeiro, Sandro Soares Almeida, Joseline Lima e Silva Pinho, Naíza Monge Lages, Maria Flávia de Sousa, Iago Alves Costa, Glêbia Alexa Cardoso, Acácio Salvador Veras Silva, Alisson Alves Silva, Jefferson Cruz dos Santos Leite, Felipe Machado Brito, Lailson Henrique Oliveira dos Santos, Rubens Lima Rodrigues, Jairo da Costa Souza, Marcos Antonio Pereira dos Santos

“…Abstract Body composition is a determining factor in the physical performance of cyclists, directly influencing efficiency and power during competitions. Understanding these aspects can help optimize training and maximize results. …”
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Consequences of changing regional integration on environmental development, agricultural markets, and food security by L.A. Omarbakiyev, S.M. Kantarbayeva, A.K. Nizamdinova, S.T. Zhumasheva, G.Zh. Seitkhamzina, A. Saulembekova

“…Internal changes will help the industry increase international competitiveness and efficiency while promoting sustainable development and ensuring food security and environmental safety.CONCLUSION: The article determined that it is necessary to prioritize developing multilateral partnerships to address transportation and logistics challenges in the export and import of agricultural products, and reduce dependence on the import of seeds, breeding products, fodder, and agricultural machinery. …”
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Stereospecific α-glucosidase inhibition, kinetics, and molecular docking studies on isolated diastereomeric alkaloids from Uncaria longiflora by Nurul Aina Suzlin Sulaiman, Muhammad Farhan Syakir Nor Azman, Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi Mohd Aluwi, Zainul Amiruddin Zakaria, Mohammad Jemain Mohammad Ridhwana, Fatimah Salim

“…Kinetics analysis revealed that pteropodine and isopteropodine inhibited α-glucosidase through competitive and noncompetitive mechanisms, with IC50 values of 226.70 ± 2.82 and 98.06 ± 1.98 µg/mL, respectively. …”
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First whole genome report of Mangrovibacter phragmitis PSU-3885–11 isolated from a patient in Thailand by Nattarika Chaichana, Thunchanok Yaikhan, Mingkwan Yingkajorn, Nonthawat Thepsimanon, Sirikan Suwannasin, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Sarunyou Chusri, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Komwit Surachat

“…The presence of ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) and bacteriocins indicates the antimicrobial properties that may provide a competitive advantage in both environmental and clinical settings of this strain. …”
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Cortisol regulates neonatal lung development via Smoothened by Shanshan Lu, Yifei Chen, Jiawen Song, Liangliang Ren, Jun Du, Donglai Shen, Jiayin Peng, Yao Yin, Xia Li, Yuqing Wang, Yan Gao, Siman Han, Yichang Jia, Yun Zhao, Yizheng Wang

“…Conclusion Together, these results suggested that cortisol regulated cholesterol stimulation of SMO by competitively binding to the CRD to regulate neonatal lung maturation in mice.…”
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The Role of Duodenogastroesophageal Reflux in the Progression of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: From Esophagitis to Adenocarcinoma by O. A. Storonova, A. V. Paraskevova, A. A. Makushina

“…Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a hydrophilic bile acid, is a natural competitive inhibitor of DCA and prevents DNA damage and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) activation caused by toxic bile acids in BE epithelial cells. …”
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Polymorphism of lipid exchange genes in some populations of South and East Siberia by L. E. Tabikhanova, L. P. Osipova, E. N. Voronina, A. O. Bragin, M. L. Filipenko

“…Samples of the Eastern (N = 132) and Western (N = 278) Buryats, Teleuts (N = 120), Russians (N = 122) and persons of mixed Buryat-Russian origin (N = 56) were genotyped by real-time PCR using competitive TaqMan-probes. The obtained results have for the first time demonstrated that the CETP and FTO allele frequencies in the Buryat samples are intermediate between European and East Asian populations. …”
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Multitask Learning-Based Pipeline-Parallel Computation Offloading Architecture for Deep Face Analysis by Faris S. Alghareb, Balqees Talal Hasan

“…Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) have been widely adopted in several advanced artificial intelligence applications due to their competitive accuracy to the human brain. Nevertheless, the superior accuracy of a DNN is achieved at the expense of intensive computations and storage complexity, requiring custom expandable hardware, i.e., graphics processing units (GPUs). …”
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A Bore-Integrated Patch Antenna Array for Whole-Body Excitation in Ultra-High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Svetlana S. Egorova, Nikolai A. Lisachenko, Egor I. Kretov, Yang Gao, Xiaotong Zhang, Stanislav B. Glybovski, Georgiy A. Solomakha

“…Our results support the feasibility of integrating multichannel transmit array coils into the bore liner of a 7 T system while compromising transmit efficiency and providing competitive SAR efficiency.…”
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Lean Transformation Success: The Role of Management and Employee Engagement by Ivona Jovanović, Milena Gatić, Dragana Stojanović, Dušan Gošnik

“…The paper provides a comparative discussion of engagements, which could be useful for improving a company’s waste elimination, cost reduction, improving capabilities, increasing competitive advantage, financial and operational performance improvement. …”
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