Meteorological conditions for growing promising grape cultivars in the Black Sea agroecological zone of viticulture by V. S. Petrov, A. A. Marmorshtein, M. I. Pankin, D. M. Tsiku, M. D. Larkina

“…Studying meteorological conditions and their effect on the growing phases of grape cultivars of different origin is important to optimize the deployment of these cultivars.Materials and methods. …”
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Functional Biscuits with Soy Protein by Ekaterina S. Statsenko, Mikhail A. Shtarberg, Eugene A. Borodin

“…The crude gluten content dropped from 30.7 to 28.4%. The optimal content of soy protein in the new formulation was below 7.5% of the total mass of wheat flour. …”
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Tam Protezlerin Güncel Üretim Teknikleri: Geleneksel Derleme by A.dilek Nalbant, Mustafa Kocacıklı, Ayşe Hançer Göymen

“…Ayrıca tüm bu klinik ve laboratuvar aşamalarının manuel olarak gerçekleştirildiği göz önüne alınırsa hazırlanan protezlerde optimal kaliteyi sağlamak oldukça zordur. Tam protezlerde kaide materyali olarak en çok tercih edilen akrilik rezin, polimetil metaakrilattır. …”
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LEACH-D: A low-energy, low-delay data transmission method for industrial internet of things wireless sensors by Desheng Liu, Chen Liang, Hongwei Mo, Xiaowei Chen, Dequan Kong, Peng Chen

“…To address these challenges, it is imperative to prioritize efficiency and optimize energy utilization. Moreover, enhancing energy efficiency within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) realm hinges significantly on factors such as data transmission modes and the allocation of cluster head nodes. …”
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Total thyroidectomy versus hemithyroidectomy with intraoperative radiofrequency ablation for unilateral thyroid cancer with contralateral nodules: A propensity score matching study by Qianqian Yuan, Lewei Zheng, Jinxuan Hou, Rui Zhou, Gaoran Xu, Chengxin Li, Gaosong Wu

“…Abstract Background For unilateral papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) patients with contralateral benign nodules, optimal treatment decisions are made according to patient preference and the disease’s pathological features. …”
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Pulsed magnetic field modulation of solidification microstructure and self-lubricating property for ternary Al–7Bi–1Sn immiscible alloy by Shichao Liu, Shipeng Yue, Jinchuan Jie, Songsong Xu, Tingju Li

“…The underlying mechanisms for microstructure and self-lubricating property evolution were elucidated. The application of optimal PMF during solidification process of Al–7Bi–1Sn alloy can significantly refine the matrix and second Bi(Sn)-rich phase, and effectively suppress the severe macro-scale gravity segregation resulting from liquid-liquid phase separation. …”
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Mineral Characteristics and Organoleptic Properties of Musa balbisiana (Wild Banana) Pseudostem collected from San Francisco, Mainit, Surigao del Norte, Philippines and Incorporate... by G. Q. Diamola, E. C. Taer, R. J. C. Ferol, L. R. Antigro, B. C. Bagaipo

“…Sensory evaluation by 50 semi-trained panelists showed that MB 75% achieved optimal results, performing comparably or superior to the control in several attributes, notably surpassing it in color (8.49 vs. 8.14, p<0.05) and texture (8.39 vs. 7.78, p<0.05) ratings while maintaining high acceptability in appearance (7.59), aroma (7.41), and taste (7.61). …”
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Test-Retest Reliability of the Isometric Soleus Strength Test in Elite Male Academy Footballers by David Rhodes, Josh Jeffery, Daniel Brook-Sutton, Jill Alexander

“…To profile athletes efficiently, performance practitioners require optimal measures that are reliable. The aim of this study was to investigate the test-retest reliability of the isometric strength test of the soleus and propose a standardized protocol for its use within an elite male football population…”
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Tear matrix metalloproteinases-9 and ocular surface parameters in diabetics: a cross-sectional study in Shenyang, China by Ling Yang, Wei He, Jiayan Chen, Guanghao Qin, Emmanuel Eric Pazo, Zhengpeng Qu

“…The mean MMP-9 concentrations were higher in patients with DDE than DNDE (70.63±52.06 ng/mL vs 33.98±33.93 ng/mL; p&lt;0.001). The optimal cut-off value of MMP-9 to predict DED in diabetic patients was&gt;52.5 ng/mL, with 58.2% sensitivity and 78.2% specificity.Conclusions MMP-9 concentration was higher in patients with DDE than DNDE. …”
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Infant and young child feeding practices associated with nutritional status among children attending child welfare clinic in Kericho County, Kenya by Cheruiyot DK, Kamau D, Kahanya WK

“… Background: Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the gold standard for infant feeding in the first six months of life, providing essential nutrients and antibodies for optimal growth and development. However, suboptimal breastfeeding practices and inadequate complementary feeding can contribute to malnutrition. …”
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The ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UBE2D maintains a youthful proteome and ensures protein quality control during aging by sustaining proteasome activity. by Liam C Hunt, Michelle Curley, Kudzai Nyamkondiwa, Anna Stephan, Jianqin Jiao, Kanisha Kavdia, Vishwajeeth R Pagala, Junmin Peng, Fabio Demontis

“…Mechanistically, UBE2D/eff is necessary to maintain optimal proteasome function: UBE2D/eff knockdown reduces the proteolytic activity of the proteasome, and this is rescued by transgenic expression of human UBE2D2, an eff homolog. …”
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Experiences of Mothers and Health Workers With Momcare and Safecare Bundles In Kenya And Tanzania: A Qualitative Evaluation. by Izudi, Jonathan, Owoko, Henry Odero, Bagayoko, Moussa, Kadengye, Damazo

“…Findings revealed that among mothers, the care bundles eased access to health services, ensured easy access and optimal ANC use, provision of respectful care removed financial constraints, and led to the receipt of sufficient health education. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Inclusive Education on Children with Disabilities in Kisoro Municipality. by Tusingwire, Hope

“…Inclusion means a shift in services from simply trying to fit the child into 'normal settings'; it is a supplemental support for their disabilities or special needs and promoting the child's overall development in an optimal setting. It calls for respect for differences and diversity of individual characteristics and needs. …”
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Effects of Mussel Peptides on Growth and Development and Microbial Community Structure of the Thick-Shelled Mussel Mytilus coruscus Plantigrades by Qian LIN, Zheng LI, Jinlong YANG, Fan MA, Xiao LIANG

“…Till date, the relationship between mussel peptides and the growth and development of the thick-shelled mussel M. coruscus remains unclear. Therefore, the optimal concentration of mussel peptide for the potential application of mussel peptides in the M. coruscus aquaculture industry must be determined. …”
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Acute Care Practice in the United States: The Roles of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy in Early Rehabilitation by Suzanne E. Holm, Kelly Nelson, Angela Patterson

“…First, a broad overview of the research literature related to the consequences of bed rest and immobility is presented along with the techniques used by OTs and PTs to minimize negative outcomes and optimize function through ER. Occupation-based and mobility-focused practices are then outlined to describe rehabilitation therapy's role in decreasing readmissions and improving patient and family satisfaction. …”
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Suitable Sowing Date Method of Winter Wheat at the County Level Based on ECMWF Long-Term Reanalysis Data by LIU Ruixuan, ZHANG Fangzhao, ZHANG Jibo, LI Zhenhai, YANG Juntao

“…Considering the winter wheat varieties planted in Qihe county, the optimal sowing date for winter wheat in Qihe county was from October 3rd to October 16th, and the optimal sowing date was from October 5th to October 13th. …”
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Topographie et restitution du chantier de l’aqueduc d’Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône) by Robert Fabre, Philippe Leveau, Vincent Dumas

“…The slope of the channel was calculated to optimize water flow. It was greatest upstream of the crossing structure, then gradually diminished to prevent overflow caused by excessively rapid slowing. …”
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Dissecting the genetic basis of fruiting efficiency for genetic enhancement of harvest index, grain number, and yield in wheat by Dipendra Shahi, Jia Guo, Md Ali Babar, Sumit Pradhan, Muhsin AVCI, Jordan McBreen, Zhao Liu, Guihua Bai, Paul St. Amand, Amy Bernardo, Matthew Reynolds, Gemma Molero, Sivakumar Sukumaran, John Foulkes, Jahangir Khan

“…The results suggest that optimizing intra-spike partitioning and utilizing marker-assisted selection (MAS) can enhance GY and HI.…”
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Cementum attachment protein‐derived peptide induces cementum formation by Lía Hoz Rodríguez, Maricela Santana Vázquez, Luis Fernando Ramírez González, Gonzalo Montoya Ayala, Sonia López Letayf, A. Sampath Narayanan, Higinio Arzate

“…The results revealed that CAP‐p5 promoted cell proliferation and cell differentiation and increases alkaline phosphatase activity of HPLC and mineralization at an optimal concentration of 10 μg/mL. It induced the expression of cementum molecular markers BSP, CAP, CEMP1, and ALP at the protein level. …”
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Less Experienced Telestroke Consultants Are More Likely to Go On-Camera, but Less Likely to Give tPA by Adam de Havenon, Lee S. Chung, Jaleen Smith, Kirby Taylor, Jennifer J. Majersik, Nabeel Chauhan

“…Telestroke consultants with less experience do not triage as many cases by phone and are less likely to administer tPA on-camera, suggesting their use of telemedicine is not optimized. This supports the introduction of telestroke didactics during vascular neurology training.…”
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