The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review by Wasif ur Rehman, Mohsin Ali Koondhar, Samandar Khan Afridi, Lutfi Albasha, Idris H. Smaili, Ezzeddine Touti, Mouloud Aoudia, Wassim Zahrouni, Ibrahim Mahariq, M.M.R. Ahmed

“…The paper identifies critical areas for further research and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders to maximize the benefits of 5G-enabled smart farming, thereby contributing to global efforts to achieve SDGs related to food security, innovation in technology, and sustainable infrastructure.…”
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Prevalence of obesity according to body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio in Peru: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Luisa Erika Milagros Vásquez-Romero, Fiorella E. Zuzunaga-Montoya, Joan A. Loayza-Castro, Enrique Vigil-Ventura, Willy Ramos, Víctor Juan Vera-Ponce

“…Introduction: Obesity is a global public health epidemic with significant health implications. …”
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Phytochemical Constituents and Antioxidant Activity of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Essential Oil on Ground Beef from Boran and Nguni Cattle by Andrew Bamidele Falowo, Felicitas Esnart Mukumbo, Emrobowansan Monday Idamokoro, Anthony Jide Afolayan, Voster Muchenje

“…The global meat industry is characterised by a growing interest in natural preservative additives. …”
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Mast cells: key players in digestive system tumors and their interactions with immune cells by Feihong Shu, Jie Yu, Youjia Liu, Fang Wang, Guoyou Gou, Min Wen, Chen Luo, Xianmin Lu, Yanxia Hu, Qian Du, Jingyu Xu, Rui Xie

“…Digestive system tumors, characterized by high morbidity and associated mortality rates globally, are increasingly recognized as a significant healthcare burden. …”
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Heavy metal contamination in freshwater habitats impairs the growth and reproductive health of wild spotted snakehead Channa punctata (Channidae) in Bangladesh by Imran Parvez, Sharmin Ahmed, Nazifa Tasnim, Rubaiya Pervin, Md Ashraful Alam, Md Nasir Khan, Yeasmin Ara, Harunur Rashid, Siriporn Pradit

“…Heavy metal bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms of open water aquatic ecosystems was detected globally, including Bangladesh. This study evaluated the hypothesis of whether heavy metal contamination in aquatic habitats impacts fish growth and reproduction using wild Channa punctata as an experimental animal. …”
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Association of sildenafil use with age-related macular degeneration: a retrospective cohort study by Nicola Jaime Adderley, Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, Anuradhaa Subramanian, Alastair K Denniston, Wen Hwa Lee, Ji Eun Diana Han, Jesse Coker

“…Objective Despite significant advances in clinical care and understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, age-related macular degeneration (AMD)—a major cause of global blindness—lacks effective treatment to prevent the irreversible degeneration of photoreceptors leading to central vision loss. …”
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Exploring the Effectiveness of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for EEG Signal Classification in Neurological Disorders by Souhaila Khalfallah, William Puech, Mehdi Tlija, Kais Bouallegue

“…Neurological disorders are among the leading causes of both physical and cognitive disabilities worldwide, affecting approximately 15% of the global population. This study explores the use of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques in processing Electroencephalography (EEG) signals to detect various neurological disorders, including Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Alzheimer’s disease. …”
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Surveillance of Aflatoxin and Microbiota Related to Brewer's Grain Destined for Swine Feed in Argentina by Gisela A. Gerbaldo, Carina M. Pereyra, Lilia R. Cavaglieri, Francisco Ruiz, Liliana Pascual, Ana M. Dalcero, Isabel L. Barberis

“…The occurrence of aflatoxin contamination is global, causing severe problems especially in developing countries. …”
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Naked barley: taxonomy, breeding, and prospects of utilization by K. A. Lukina, O. N. Kovaleva, I. G. Loskutov

“…Main stages and trends of naked barley breeding are considered and the importance of the VIR global germplasm collection as the richest repository of genetic material for the development of breeding is shown.…”
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Genetic association study of TERT gene variants with chronic kidney disease susceptibility in the Chinese population by Yan Su, Yuan Feng, Xinran Lin, Chunyang Ma, Jiali Wei

“…The incidence and mortality of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are increasing globally. Studies have demonstrated the significance of genetic risk factors in the progression of CKD. …”
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Uncovering the whole genome silencers of human cells via Ss-STARR-seq by Xiusheng Zhu, Lei Huang, Chao Wang, Guoli Li, Biao Deng, Dashuai Kong, Xiaoxiao Wang, Rongrong Chang, Yi Gu, Qiuhan Wen, Siyuan Kong, Yuwen Liu, Yubo Zhang

“…In summary, this study pioneers the elucidation of the genome-wide silencer landscape in human cells, delineates their global regulatory features, and identifies specific silencers influencing cancer cell proliferation.…”
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Community pharmacy’s role in dispensing androgens and supporting harm reduction amid current policy dilemmas by Timothy Piatkowski, Lkhagvadulam Ayurzana, Michelle King, Laetitia Hattingh, Sara McMillan

“…Varied pharmacist knowledge underscores the urgent need for targeted training, emphasising education initiatives to address structural stigma and inform healthcare policies globally.…”
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Revolutionizing radiotherapy: gold nanoparticles with polyphenol coating as novel enhancers in breast cancer cells—an in vitro study by Simona Tarantino, Annalisa Bianco, Mariafrancesca Cascione, Alessandra Carlà, Lia Fiamà, Riccardo Di Corato, Livia Giotta, Paolo Pellegrino, Anna Paola Caricato, Rosaria Rinaldi, Valeria De Matteis

“…This makes it a significant and costly global health challenge. Standard treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy, often used after mastectomy, show varying effectiveness based on the cancer subtype. …”
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Rating pome fruit quality traits using deep learning and image processing by Nhan H. Nguyen, Joseph Michaud, Rene Mogollon, Huiting Zhang, Heidi Hargarten, Rachel Leisso, Carolina A. Torres, Loren Honaas, Stephen Ficklin

“…Integrative analyses enhanced by Granny's improved resolution and reduced bias, such as linking fruit outcomes to global scale ‐omics data, environmental changes, and other quantitative fruit quality metrics like soluble solids content and flesh firmness, will further enrich our understanding of fruit quality dynamics. …”
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Experience of piloting BPaLM/BPaL for DR-TB care at selected sites in Pakistan by M.A. Khan, A. Ismail, A. Ghafoor, N. Khan, N. Muzaffar, F. Zafar, A. Gupta, S. Foraida, S. Juneja, R. Fatima, A.W. Khan, S. Shahid, M.A. Khan

“…BACKGROUND: Pakistan ranks fourth globally in terms of high drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) burden, with approximately one-third of cases resistant to fluoroquinolones. …”
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Histological, physiological and transcriptomic analysis in hepatopancreas of Procambarus clarkii under heat stress by Yongfeng Zou, Panhui Cao, Zhiming Bao, Yu Xu, Zhiqiang Xu, Hui Guo

“…In the context of global warming, heat stress poses a threat to aquatic organisms. …”
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Detrimental effects of cadmium on male infertility: A review by Nebojša Zečević, Jovana Kocić, Milan Perović, Aleksandar Stojsavljević

“…Infertility has become a serious health and socio-economic-psychological problem globally. The harmful role of trace metals in male infertility is recognized but still not sufficiently explained. …”
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Effect of Combined Application of Desulfurization Gypsum and Soil Amendment KIA on Saline-Alkali Soil Improvement by Qinghong Xiao, Wei Wei, Hao Wu, Kunyue Wu, Xue Gong, Meng Li, Shiwen Wang, Lina Yin

“…Amelioration of saline-alkali soil is crucial to ensure global food security and promote sustainable agricultural development. …”
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New trends in Sino-Russian entrepreneurship by Wantao Lai, Ye Dongmei, Duanan Zheng

“…Not only the long history of Sino-Russian economic communication but also Good timing, geographical convenience and good human relations help build up a solid foundation for modern cooperation between China and Russia as well as provide entrepreneurs with good opportunities to process global operation in Russian market or Chinese market.. …”
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Health literacy and cardiovascular disease prevention: a systematic scoping review protocol by Vanessa Vaughan, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Bonnie Beasant, Georgie Lee, Sarah Hosking

“…A search of the following databases will be conducted on 31 January 2022: MEDLINE, Global Health, PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL. …”
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