Long-acting family planning uptake and associated factors among women in the reproductive age group in East Africa: multilevel analysis by Ermias Bekele Enyew, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye, Shimels Derso Kebede, Mahider Shimelis Feyisa

“…IntroductionThe campaign to encourage sexually active women to utilize family planning is one of the primary initiatives being undertaken globally to reduce unintended pregnancies and fertility rates. Evidence suggests that family planning measures can lower this maternal mortality ratio by nearly 25%. …”
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Compost from the food waste for organic production of cabbage, cauliflower, and radish under sub-tropical conditions by Neha Kumari, Anit Sharma, Mamta Devi, Atif Zargar, Sunny Kumar, Umesh Thakur, Ajay Bhatia, Khushboo Badhan, Sunaina Chandel, Arpana Devi, Kriti Sharma, Shweta Kumari, Mussarat Choudhary, Arup Giri

“…Results Results indicated that compost from food waste increased soil fertility. The application of manure was significantly (p < 0.01) superior over the morphological and biochemical properties of the control group plants. …”
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HnRNPM modulates alternative splicing in germ cells by recruiting PTBP1 by Peng Lv, Wenchao Xu, Sheng Xin, Yuanxuan Deng, Bin Yang, Dengjianyi Xu, Jian Bai, Deilin Ma, Tao Wang, Jihong Liu, Xiaming Liu

“…Conclusions Together, our results suggest that hnRNPM regulates the alternative splicing of mRNAs during spermatogenesis by recruiting PTBP1 and is required for male mouse fertility.…”
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Long-term impact of different prevalent cropping systems on soil physico-chemical characteristics under subtropical climate conditions of Punjab, Pakistan by Fahad Ali Fayyaz, Irfan Aziz, Muhammad Ansar, Muhammad Akmal, Saud Alamri, Alanoud T. Alfagham, Renata Gamrat, Abdul Qayyum

“…Abstract Lack of site-specific nutrients information for different cropping systems has been a major challenge in addressing declining soil fertility levels and enhance crop productivity in Punjab, Pakistan. …”
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Bovine milk-derived sialylglycopeptide concentrate suppresses mumps virus infection by Tadanobu Takahashi, Yuuki Kurebayashi, Shunsuke Suzuki, Kobun Konagaya, Yutaka Narimichi, Eiji Kobatake, Hirofumi Fukudome, Toshiyuki Yamaguchi, Fumihiko Sakai, Toshinobu Arai, Toshihide Kabuki, Akira Minami, Hideyuki Takeuchi

“…Orthorubulavirus parotitis, known as the mumps virus (MuV), can cause severe complications, including deafness and reduced fertility in humans. Developing preventive strategies against MuV infections is essential to mitigate these risks. …”
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Main topics in assisted reproductive market: A scoping review. by Janaina Ferreira Aderaldo, Beatriz Helena Dantas Rodrigues de Albuquerque, Maryana Thalyta Ferreira Câmara de Oliveira, Mychelle de Medeiros Garcia Torres, Daniel Carlos Ferreira Lanza

“…These terms were manually aggregated into 10 topics based on semantic similarity: neutral terms (37.2%), economic aspects (17.6%), in vitro fertilization (IVF) commodities & cross-border reproductive care (CBRC) (10.6%), geographic distribution (9.5%), social aspects (7%), regulation (6%), trends & concerns (3.9%), accessibility (3.4%), internet influence (2.9%), and fertility preservation for non-medical reasons (2%).…”
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Larvicidal Effectiveness of Azolla pinnata against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) with Its Effects on Larval Morphology and Visualization of Behavioural Response by Nor Shaida Husna Zulkrnin, Nurul Nadiah Rozhan, Nur Amanina Zulkfili, Nik Raihan Nik Yusoff, Mohd Sukhairi Mat Rasat, Nor Hakimin Abdullah, Muhammad Iqbal Ahmad, Rajiv Ravi, Intan H. Ishak, Mohamad Faiz Mohd Amin

“…Azolla pinnata is an aquatic fern and predominantly used as feed in poultry industry and as fertilizer in agricultural field for enhancing the fertility of rice paddy soil. …”
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The role of social-psychological factors in the adoption of push-pull technology by small-scale farmers in East Africa: Application of the theory of planned behavior by Denis Waiswa, Beatrice Wambui Muriithi, Alice W. Murage, Dave Mwangi Ireri, Fredah Maina, Frank Chidawanyika, Fahri Yavuz

“…Push-pull technology (PPT) continues to gain relevance among smallholder farmers across the East African region in managing the constraints affecting cereal crop yields including stemborers, fall armyworm, striga weed, and low soil fertility. While previous research has emphasized the significance of socioeconomic factors in explaining farmers' decisions to adopt PPT, the social-psychological factors that influence farmers' adoption intentions have not been extensively studied. …”
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Decreased expression of LEF1 caused defective decidualization by inhibiting IL-11 expression in patients with adenomyosis by Jingru Duan, Xiaowei Zhou, Hanfei Zhu, Mingjuan Zhou, Mengyu Liu, Yan Zhou, Wenzhu Li, Bufang Xu, Aijun Zhang

“…Notably, supplementation with IL-11 restored the number of implantation sites. The decrease in fertility due to reduced endometrial receptivity in adenomyosis patients is a significant clinical issue in assisted reproductive technology. …”
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Young, Empowered & strong (YES): a study protocol paper for a randomized controlled trial of an mHealth symptom monitoring and self-management intervention for adolescent and young... by Kate E Dibble, Shoshana M Rosenberg, Craig Snow, Gregory J Kirkner, Nabihah Tayob, Magnolia Contreras, Noel D Roma, Cecilia R DeGraffinreid, Timiya S Nolan, Dawn L Hershman, Michelle Naughton, Ann H Partridge

“…., sexual problems, anxiety, fatigue, stress, hot flashes) and (2) AYA concerns (e.g., fertility, genetics, relationships, economic attainment). …”
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A family with normal sperm motility carrying a sY86 deletion in AZFa region and partial deletion in AZFc region by Yuhong Zhao, Weiwei Zhi, Weiwei Zhi, Dongsheng Xiong, Dongsheng Xiong, Ningjing Li, Xinrong Du, Jiuzhi Zeng, Jiuzhi Zeng, Guohui Zhang, Guohui Zhang, Weixin Liu, Weixin Liu

“…IntroductionUsually, patients with sY84 or sY86 deficiency present with azoospermia, but recent studies have shown that some males with partial AZFa deletions, including sY84 or sY86, exhibit normal fertility. Here, we reported a rare case of AZF deletion in a family, where both father and son exhibited a deletion at the sY86 site in the AZFa region and a partial deletion in the AZFc region.Methods and ResultsDetection was performed using classical multiplex polymerase chain reaction and the “Male AZF Full-region Detection” Panel, revealing specific deletions in AZFa: Yq11.21 (14,607,372–14,637,973), 30.6 kb; AZFc: Yq11.223–11.23 (25,848,831–27,120,665), 1.3 M for the father; and Yq11.223–11.23 (25,505,378–27,120,665), 1.6 M for the son. …”
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Hyperspectral inversion of heavy metal content in farmland soil under conservation tillage of black soils by Yanan Chen, Wanying Shi, Guzailinuer Aihemaitijiang, Feng Zhang, Jiquan Zhang, Yichen Zhang, Dianqi Pan, Jinying Li

“…Using hyperspectral inversion of heavy metal content in soil can reduce the destructive sample collection and chemical pollution of soil, better protect black land resources, and steadily restore and improve the basic fertility of black land. Focusing on the black area region of Jilin Province, this study explored the correlation between three HMs, namely copper, zinc, and cadmium, and organic substances, clay minerals, and ferromanganese oxides through an in-depth analysis of soil samples using soil reflectance spectrometry. …”
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Edaphic factors mediate the response of nitrogen cycling and related enzymatic activities and functional genes to heavy metals: A review by Tracy Opande, Mengru Kong, Di Feng, YuHong Wen, Nathan Okoth, Ali Mohd Yatoo, Fatma Mohamed Ameen Khalil, Ahmed S. Elrys, Lei Meng, Jinbo Zhang

“…The effect of edaphic factors and fertilization on soil N cycling response to HM contamination was also examined. …”
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Early-life famine exposure and subsequent risk of chronic diseases in later adulthood: a population-based retrospective cohort study by Rui Zhao, Qi Zheng, Le-qin Chen

“…The sharp decline in fertility and mortality rates has accelerated population aging, contributing to an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases. …”
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Ejaculatory abstinence duration impacts semen parameters: Insights from a retrospective analysis in male infertility on 23,527 analyses by Giorgio Ivan Russo, Maria Giovanna Asmundo, Andrea Cocci, Ali Saber Abdelhameed, Annalisa Liprino, Filippo Giacone, Debora Lombardo, Antonino Guglielmino, Sandrine Chamayou

“…This study aims to evaluate the effects of varying EA durations on semen quality parameters, distinguishing between normospermic and sub-fertile men, and to provide insights into tailored abstinence recommendations for improved fertility outcomes.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 23,527 semen samples from men undergoing infertility evaluation from 2013 to 2024. …”
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Sustained release of miR-21 carried by mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes from GelMA microspheres inhibits ovarian granulosa cell apoptosis in premature ovarian insufficiency by Xiaofei Zhang, Linzi Ma, Xiaotong Liu, Xingyu Zhou, Ao Wang, Yunhui Lai, Jun Zhang, Ying Li, Shiling Chen

“…The release of Agomir21-Exo from GelMA-Ag21Exo notably alleviated the apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells and improved the ovarian reserve and fertility in POI mice. Conclusion: Our findings illustrate that activating miR-21 through Agomir21-Exo could improve the function of ovarian granulosa cells. …”
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Modeling future climate change impacts on sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) production with best management options in Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Adem Mohammed, Abebe Misganaw

“…The crop has been adversely affected by climate change and climate variability accompanied by low soil fertility, insects and weeds. Thus, assessment of impact of projected climate change is important for developing suitable management strategies. …”
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Embryo selection through non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing with cell-free DNA in spent culture media: a protocol for a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled t... by Jie Qiao, Yan Wang, Rong Li, Ping Liu, Liang Hu, Lin Zeng, Guimin Hao, Jin Huang, Bing Yao, Junzhao Zhao, Juanzi Shi, Liyi Cai, Xiu-Xia Wang, Yanwen Xu, Yuanqing Yao, Yichun Guan, Weiping Qian, Sijia Lu

“…A multicentre randomised trial is needed to verify whether ni-PGT can be an new effective tool for evaluating embryos.Methods and analysis Overall, 1148 couples aged 35~42 (women) receiving in vitro fertilization–intracytoplasmic sperm injection are planned to be enrolled. …”
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Cocoa farmers' characteristics on climate variability and its effects on climate change adaptation strategy by I. Idawati, N.A. Sasongko, A.D. Santoso, M. Septiani, T. Handayani, A.Y.N. Sakti, B.D. Purnamasari

“…The technical capability is interconnected with factors such as crop dependency on rainfall patterns, availability of infrastructure for quality inputs, soil degradation and fertility, nutrient levels, limited farmers’ resources, and technology penetration. …”
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Identifying the causes and consequences of pregnancy in Iranian Kurdish women under the age of 18: A grounded theory study by Javad Yoosefi lebni, Ahmad Ahmadi, Seyed Fahim Irandoost, Mandana Saki, Hossein Safari, Nafiul Mehedi

“…Results: After the data analysis and coding process, the conceptual model of causes and consequences of pregnancy in adolescents emerged, including 1) predisposing conditions (sociocultural factors: Social learning, misconceptions about fertility and childbirth, preventing stigma), 2) causal conditions (individual factors: lack of knowledge on how to prevent pregnancy, improper use of contraceptives, inadequate knowledge about the risks of pregnancy in adolescence, fear of the side effects of using contraceptives, filling the vacuum of loneliness, family factors: husband's and his family's pressure, committing her husband to life, consolidating her position in family), 3) intervening conditions (structural factors: no barriers to pregnancy, difficult access to contraceptives), 4) strategies and interactions (positive reactions: trying to prepare herself for raising a child, taking better care of herself and her child, negative reactions: trying to kill herself and the kid, fear and concealment), and 5) consequences (destructive consequences: threats to the health of the child, threat to mother's health, inadequate access to health services, constructive consequences: increase of support, strengthen the sense of empowerment). …”
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