Seedling resistance of winter and spring bread wheat cultivars to <i>Pyrenophora tritici-repentis</i> by N. V. Mironenko, N. M. Kovalenko, O. A. Baranova, A. G. Khakimova, O. P. Mitrofanova

“…Development of resistant cultivars remains the most effective and environmentally friendly way of disease control.   The objective was to characterize modern domestic cultivars of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) according to their seedling resistance to geographically different Ptr populations, identify sources of Ptr resistance, locate the presence of dominant Tsn1 alleles in cultivars, and assess their relationship with Ptr susceptibility.   …”
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Decoding Vitellogenin Subtype Responses: A Molecular Approach to Biomarkers of Endocrine Disruption in <i>Scatophagus argus</i> by Meiqin Wu, Jun Zhang, Di Wu, Amina S. Moss, Weilong Wang

“…This study shows the evolutionary conservation of <i>vtg</i> transcripts across teleost species and reinforces the importance of subtype-specific characterisation to advance their application as biomarkers for EEDCs, with significant implications for environmental monitoring and pollution regulation.…”
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CGV-Net: Tunnel Lining Crack Segmentation Method Based on Graph Convolution Guided Transformer by Kai Liu, Tao Ren, Zhangli Lan, Yang Yang, Rong Liu, Yuantong Xu

“…The segmentation of tunnel lining cracks is often hindered by the influence of complex environmental factors, which makes relying solely on local feature extraction insufficient for achieving high segmentation accuracy. …”
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Can urban compactness improve ecosystem services: Evidence from Chinese urban agglomerations by Xuewei Zhang, Jiahui Wu, Jintao Yuan, Wanxu Chen

“…The construction of compact cities has been proposed to effectively avoid a series of ecological, environmental, and socioeconomic issues caused by extensive and sprawling urban development while establishing an efficient and resource-saving urban development mode. …”
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Borsa İstanbul Sürdürülebilirlik 25 Endeksindeki İşletmelerin Sürdürülebilirlik Performanslarının TOPSIS Yöntemi ile Sıralanması by Şükran Güngör Tanç, Dilek Çardak

“…Bu artış, muhasebenin sadece finansal sonuçları değil, aynı zamanda çevresel, sosyal ve yönetişim (Environmental, Social, and Governance - ESG) unsurlarını da içeren daha kapsamlı bir bakış açısıyla işletmelerin performansını değerlendirme ve raporlama ihtiyacından kaynaklanmaktadır. …”
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Yield components of the triticale collection material in the environments of the Middle Amur region by K. V. Zenkina, T. A. Aseeva

“…Development of new highly adaptable triticale cultivars with high yield potential and environmental resistance to adverse factors of the Middle Amur region requires a study of the collection material. …”
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Genetic diversity assessed in Ethiopian highland bamboo [Oldeania alpina (K. Schum) Stapleton] populations revealed by microsatellite markers by Muhamed Adem, Oumer Abdie, Tileye Feyissa, Dereje Beyene

“…Schum) Stapleton] (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Arundinarieae) is one of the economically and environmentally important plants in Ethiopia. Despite its wide presence in the country, nothing is known about genetic diversity and population structure of the species. …”
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Biotechnological bases of the development of cloned pig embryos by A. V. Lopukhov, G. N. Singina, N. A. Zinovieva

“…The increased sensitivity of oocytes to the environmental conditions causes special requirements for the choice of the system for in vitro culture of cloned pig embryos. …”
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Creation of a Strategically Oriented Social Responsibility Management System in a Georgian Organization by Maia Chechelashvili, Nino Chikviladze, Irina Iashvili, Tamar Kajaia, Khatuna Kharkhelauri, Elisabed Malania

“…It is recommended to switch from a tactical approach to social responsibility management to a strategic one, integrating it into corporate strategy and focusing on solving real social and environmental problems. The results of the study can be used by organizations as a roadmap for incorporating social responsibility into their strategy, which will contribute to increased competitiveness and long-term sustainable growth. …”
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Assessing changing baleen whale distributions and reported incidents relative to vessel activity in the Northwest Atlantic. by Hannah Solway, Boris Worm, Tonya Wimmer, Derek P Tittensor

“…While some high-risk regions already benefit from mitigation strategies aimed at protecting North Atlantic Right Whales, our analysis highlights the importance of considering risks to multiple species, both in the present day and under continued environmental change.…”
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Magnetohydrodynamic nanofluids flow and heat transfer with radiative heat flux and exothermic chemical reactions by Md. Mehedi Hasan, M.J. Uddin, Salah A. Faroughi

“…The complex and multifaceted properties of nanofluids require in-depth exploration that transcends their immediate technological and environmental applications. The exothermic chemical reactions and fundamental attributes of nanofluids have intricate mechanisms to advance flow and heat transfer. …”
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PDIA3 rs2788: An Independent Risk Factor for Hypertension and Its Interaction With Antihypertensive Medications by Hongtao Lan, Yingbin Xi, Baoxu Kang, Zhoujie Tong, Jie Peng, Wei Zhang, Ming Zhong, Huiping Gong, Zhihao Wang

“…ABSTRACT Hypertension is a multifactorial condition influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Protein disulfide isomerase family A member 3 (PDIA3) is a key endoplasmic reticulum protein which may contribute to increased blood pressure. …”
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Impact of the Westerly Jet on Rainfall/Runoff in the Source Region of the Yangtze River during the Flood Season by Xin Lai, Yuanfa Gong, Sixian Cen, Hui Tian, Heng Zhang

“…Based on runoff data collected at the Zhimenda station, reanalysis data from the National Centers of Environmental Prediction/National Centers of Atmospheric Research (NCEP/NCAR), and observation data from ground stations in China, this study analyzes the characteristics of changes in runoff in the source region of the Yangtze River (SRYR) during the flood season (from July to September), the relationship between runoff and antecedent rainfall, and the impact of the westerly jet (WJ) on rainfall in the coastal zone of the SRYR. …”
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Women’s empowerment as a determinant of neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review focused on Nigeria by Joel-Medewase Victor Idowu, Wada Zechariah Ojima, Sayomi Bukola Adetutu, Adetoye Mayowa Mary, Ashaolu Joseph Oluwakayode, Olowolafe Tubosun Alex

“…Critical risk factors commonly identified include inadequate antenatal care (less than three visits), lack of access to skilled and clean birth practices, limited healthcare accessibility, financial barriers, substandard environmental conditions, and nutritional shortfalls. …”
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Microbiological Safety of Leafy Vegetables Produced at Houeyiho and Sèmè-Kpodji Vegetable Farms in Southern Benin: Risk Factors for Campylobacter spp. by Sylvain Daton Kougblénou, Alidéhou Jerrold Agbankpé, Justin Gbèssohélé Béhanzin, Tamègnon Victorien Dougnon, Alidah Victonie Aniambossou, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Honoré Sourou Bankolé

“…., especially Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli, in selected environmental samples (poultry manure, and irrigation water) and freshly harvested leafy vegetables in two (Houeyiho and Sèmè-Kpodji) vegetable farms in southern Benin. …”
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Comprehensive Chloroplast Genome Analysis of Four <i>Callitriche</i> (Plantaginaceae) Species for Phylogenetic and Conservation Insights by Zirui Zhang, Wenbo Shi, Siqi Hu, Lanruo Mou, Chao Shi, Bingyue Zhu, Jing Yang

“…However, due to the threats of climate change and environmental degradation, some species within this genus have been listed as endangered. …”
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Freeze-Thaw Performance of Silt Sand Treated with Lignin by Fu Zhu, Jiayu Li, Wenhao Jiang, Shuang Zhang, Weizhi Dong

“…In order to avoid the adverse effects of inorganic materials on soil modification, we applied lignin, which is an environmentally friendly and organic polymer, to improve the silt sand from cold regions. …”
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Olfactory Impairment and Recovery in Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) Following Cadmium Exposure by Chiara Maria Motta, Rosa Carotenuto, Chiara Fogliano, Luigi Rosati, Pabitra Denre, Raffaele Panzuto, Rossana Romano, Gianluca Miccoli, Palma Simoniello, Bice Avallone

“…This evidence sheds light on aspects of animal survival that are often overlooked when assessing environmental pollution.…”
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Achieving near-zero energy in hot climates: Retrofitting building envelopes for existing homes by Mohammed A Aloshan

“…By focusing on the residential sector, this study addresses a major area of energy consumption, providing practical solutions to reduce energy usage and promote environmental stewardship. Furthermore, the study presents a rigorous methodology for retrofitting existing residential buildings to achieve NZEH, centring on a residential villa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Requirements and special considerations for drug trials with children across six jurisdictions: 2. Ethics review in the regulatory approval process by Breanne Stewart, Pirkko Lepola, Gunter F. Egger, Fahimeda Ali, Albert J. Allen, Albert J. Allen, Alysha K. Croker, Andrew J. Davidson, Pamela Dicks, Saul N. Faust, Saul N. Faust, Dionna Green, Collin Hovinga, Collin Hovinga, Agnes V. Klein, Robyn Langham, Hidefumi Nakamura, Laura Pioppo, Shiva Ramroop, Michiyo Sakiyama, Isabel Sanchez Vigil de la Villa, Junko Sato, Donna L. Snyder, Mark A. Turner, Mark A. Turner, Sarah Zaidi, Kanecia Zimmerman, Kanecia Zimmerman, Thierry Lacaze-Masmonteil

“…It also describes changes currently or soon to be implemented in some jurisdictions.ConclusionThis environmental scan highlights the differences in ethics review for CTs in pediatric medicine development across six jurisdictions. …”
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