Reproductive Biology, Mating Behavior, and Vibratory Communication of the Brown-Winged Stink Bug, Edessa meditabunda (Fabr.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) by Cleonor Cavalcante A. Silva, Raul Alberto Laumann, Jonatas Barbosa Cavalcante Ferreira, Maria Carolina Blassioli Moraes, Miguel Borges, Andrej Čokl

“…Females with multiple mating show increased fecundity when compared with single-mated females and both increased fecundity and reduced longevity when compared with virgin females. Courtship and mating behavior and vibratory signals are typical and similar to what was observed in other species of pentatomids, except that males started the courtship. …”
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Zeitenwende Through the Lens of Olaf Scholz’s Government Strategic Documents by A. P. Sokolov, S. E. Protsenko

“…However, the incorporation of the “Zeitenwende” principles into strategic documents ensures their longevity, making it unlikely that any future government coalition will disregard these foundational shifts in Germany's military and foreign policy.…”
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PIWI proteins and piRNAs: key regulators of stem cell biology by Fernando Claro-Linares, Patricia Rojas-Ríos

“…Similarly, in Drosophila intestinal stem cells, the PIWI protein Piwi regulates metabolic pathways and genome integrity, impacting longevity and gut homeostasis. In this case, piRNAs appear absent in the gut, suggesting piRNA-independent regulatory mechanisms. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Pulmonary Transcriptomes from Differently Primed Mice Identifies Molecular Signatures to Differentiate Immune Responses following Bordetella pertussis Challenge by René H. M. Raeven, Jeroen L. A. Pennings, Elly van Riet, Gideon F. A. Kersten, Bernard Metz

“…The resulting immunity and also immunization with pertussis vaccines protect against disease, but the induced type of immunity and longevity of the response are distinct. In this study the effects of priming, by either vaccination or infection, on a subsequent pathogen encounter were studied. …”
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The role of force and torque in friction stir welding: A detailed review by Mostafa Akbari, Milad Esfandiar, Amin Abdollahzadeh

“…The forces and torque generated during welding are critical to this process, which influence weld integrity, process efficiency, and tool longevity. This review explores methodologies for estimating these parameters—analytical, numerical, and experimental—and discusses measurement techniques, including direct and indirect methods. …”
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Retrospective Study Comparing Clinical Outcomes of Fixed Dental Prostheses in Matched Groups of Bruxer and Nonbruxer Patients by Mohammed Hawthan, Bruno R. Chrcanovic, Christel Larsson

“…Tooth-supported fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) is one of the most reliable treatment options to replace missing teeth. The longevity of the treatment could, however, be affected by several general and local factors, especially bruxism. …”
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Age, growth, mortality and population structure of Polititapes aureus (Mollusca: Bivalvia) in the Gulf of Gabes, Tunisia by Derbali Abdelkarim

“…P. aureus showed lower growth rate (K = 0.46 yr–1) and asymptotic length (L∞ = 38.80) compared to those obtained for other bivalve species (mean values: K = 0.61 and L∞ = 55.02). Longevity (Tmax) and the growth performance index (φ’) were 7.95 yr-1 and 2.84, respectively. …”
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The Effects of Mother-Plant Irrigation Schedule on the Quality Of Tomato (<i>Lycopersicum esculentum</i>) Seed by H Ibrahim, AS Gudugi, JA Oladiran, AJ Odofiin, MKA Adeboye, GO Oyetunde

“…There was no consistent superiority of one irrigation interval over the other in respect of seed longevity over time. A general increase in seedling height and number of leaves per seedling was recorded as storage period progressed before a decline sets in at different ages. …”
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The Effects of Mother-Plant Irrigation Schedule on the Quality Of Tomato (<i>Lycopersicum esculentum</i>) Seed by H Ibrahim, AS Gudugi, JA Oladiran, AJ Odofiin, MKA Adeboye, GO Oyetunde

“…There was no consistent superiority of one irrigation interval over the other in respect of seed longevity over time. A general increase in seedling height and number of leaves per seedling was recorded as storage period progressed before a decline sets in at different ages. …”
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Increased overwintering temperature reduces reproductive success of the solitary bee species Osmia bicornis by Sarah Müller, Jana Collatz, Henning Richter, Robert Zboray, Matthias Albrecht

“…After wintering at 4.5 °C and 8 °C females produced less offspring than after overwintering at 0 °C (26% or 36% less offspring, respectively). Although longevity and daily offspring production rate were not significantly affected, nesting duration of females wintered at 0 °C tended to be longer (+ 2.5 days) than that of bees wintered at 4.5 °C, which likely contributed to the higher offspring production at colder overwintering temperatures. …”
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Functional food products in Japan: A review by Shun Iwatani, Naoyuki Yamamoto

“…Japan has a long history of using foods with health benefits and Japanese people are well-known for their longevity. In 1991, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare introduced a functional food regulation called “foods for specified health uses” (FOSHU) in Japan. …”
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Evaluation of the Marginal Fit of Full Contoured Zirconia, Lithium Disilicate and Metal Crowns Fabricated Using CAD-CAM: An in Vitro Study by Savitha Dandekeri, Fowzaan Feroz, Sanath K. Shetty, Mohammed Zahid, Uma Prabhu, Ragher Mallikarjuna

“…A perfect marginal fit would enhance the longevity of any indirect restoration. Knowledge about which indirect restoration has the best marginal fit is critical.…”
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Quality Assessment and Host Preference of <i>Telenomus podisi</i> (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) for Fresh and Cryopreserved <i>Euschistus heros</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Eggs by Gabryele Silva Ramos, Rafael Hayashida, Pedro Hiroshi Passos Ikuno, Vanessa Rafaela de Carvalho, William Wyatt Hoback, Regiane Cristina de Oliveira

“…Parasitoids reared from cryopreserved eggs showed similar parasitism and emergence rates, sex ratios, longevity, morphometrics, and proportions of flyers compared to those originating from fresh eggs. …”
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Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Soluble Fractions of Industrial Solid Wastes on Daphnia magna and Vibrio fischeri by Letícia Flohr, Armando Borges de Castilhos Júnior, William Gerson Matias

“…All samples of pulp and paper wastes, and a textile waste (sample TX2) induced chronic effects on reproduction, length, and longevity of Daphnia magna. These results could serve as an alert about the environmental risks of an inadequate waste classification method.…”
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Dislocation of a McMinn-Like Prosthesis with Distinctive Metallosis and Fracture of the Os Ilium by Peter Caspar Bünemann, Stefan Luck, Malte Ohlmeier, Thorsten Gehrke, Tobias Malte Ballhause

“…Taken together, the results after total hip arthroplasty are more superior to other hip surface replacements in terms of longevity and patient satisfaction. Especially, metal-on-metal bearing couples carry a great risk of metallosis, which goes a long with pseudotumors, osteolysis, and the elevated metal ions in the blood. …”
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Preservation and Conservation of Information Materials in Library: Case Study of NTC Kabale. by Nasasira Marlinah

“…The study's findings revealed that 20% of library users are highly knowledgeable about preservation and conservation techniques, demonstrating an advanced understanding and commitment to maintaining the longevity of information materials. A further 40% of users have a moderate understanding, capable of basic preservation actions but occasionally needing assistance for more specialized tasks. …”
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High-level radioactive waste repository: How Geology combined with societal principles can lead to public acceptance—the German experiment by Schafmeister, Maria-Theresia

“…In any case, generating power from nuclear fission will always produce radiating waste, albeit in small amounts. Due to its longevity, this waste is a significant challenge for scientists, politicians and for the international social community to find a repository, which can be considered safe for millions of years and is accepted by the public. …”
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Modulatory effects of cinnamomi cortex and its components epicatechin and linalool on skin circadian rhythms by Ji-Young Kim, Juyeon Lee, Soo-Hyeon Lee, Eui-Man Jung, Kyung-Ha Lee

“…EC and LO also upregulated skin barrier-related and ceramide synthesis genes and modulated the expression of cellular longevity-promoting genes. In conclusion, CC extract, particularly the components EC and LO, modulated circadian rhythms, reduced oxidative stress, and enhanced skin barrier function in keratinocytes. …”
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Toxic Effect and Molecular Mechanism of Arsenolipids on Promoting Aging in Caenorhabditis elegans by YIN Huan, SONG Bingbing, LI Ziyu, WANG Zhuo, ZHAO Qiaoli, LI Rui, CHEN Jianping, ZHONG Saiyi

“…The possible mechanism by which the arsenolipids promote aging was analyzed by measuring the expression of DAF-16 protein in the nematode, the longevity of aging mutants and stress-related genes. …”
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Coupled Dynamics of Vehicle-Bridge Interaction System Using High Efficiency Method by Lu Sun, Xingzhuang Zhao

“…Pavement roughness significantly influences dynamic load coefficient, suggesting preventative maintenance or timely maintenance of pavement surface on a bridge, to reduce pavement roughness, is of significant importance for bridge’s longevity and life-cycle cost benefit. For class A and B level pavement roughness, the dynamic load coefficient is simulated within 2.0, compatible with specifications of AASHTO standard, Australian standard, and Switzerland standard. …”
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