Impact of cluster farming on smallholder farmers teff commercialization in Ethiopia by Birara Endalew, Asres Elias, Kumi Yasunobu

“…Abstract Background Cluster farming is an agricultural practice that involves organizing and grouping together farmers within a specific geographic area based on proximity of their farm plots to create synergies and economies of scale. …”
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Postoperative MR Defecography following Failed STARR Procedure for Obstructive Defecation Syndrome: A Three-Centre Experience by Vittorio Piloni, Marco Possanzini, Mattia Bergamasco, Gianluca Santi

“…Regardless of the centre, most relevant imaging features and related complaints were (a) impaired emptying (82.11%), related complaint ODS; (b) persistent rectocele >2 cm and intussusception (39.3%), split evacuation and digitation; (c) pelvic organ descent on straining (39.8%), prolapse sensation; (d) small neorectum and loss of contrast (32.5%), urgency and incontinence; (e) anastomotic stricture and granuloma (28.4%), pain; and (f) nonrelaxing puborectalis muscle (19.5%), tenesmus. …”
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Inotodiol induces hepatocellular carcinoma apoptosis by activation of MAPK/ERK pathway. by Yushuang Xing, Di Jia, Xinping Zhu, Jialu Yang, Zhipeng Gao, Nana Meng, Haohao Xu, Mengxiao Wang, Shijun Chang, Mingqian Zhao, Shanbo Zhang, Zichen Mu, Qiang Tang, Weiming Zhao

“…Animal studies demonstrated that inotodiol possessed the ability to suppress tumor growth in nude mice models, at the same time, there was no significant impact on the body weight and organs of the mice. In conclusion, the findings presented herein compellingly suggest that inotodiol may serve as a promising candidate for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).…”
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Interaction of toll-like receptors and ACE-2 with different variants of SARS-CoV-2: A computational analysis by Azadeh Zahmatkesh, Elham Salmasi, Reza Gholizadeh

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Analysis of the vacuum solution of the five-dimensional Einstein field equations with negative cosmological constant via variational symmetries by Fatemeh Ahangari

“…It is represented that the Lie algebra of local symmetries interrelated to the system of geodesic equations is non-solvable and not semi-simple and the algebraic organization of the derived quotient Lie algebra is accurately evaluated. …”
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Phenotypic Plasticity in Gut Length in the Planktivorous Filter-Feeding Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) by Zhixin Ke, Xie Ping, Longgen Guo

“…Phenotypic plasticity widely exists in the external morphology of animals as well as the internal traits of organs. In the present study, we studied the gut length plasticity of planktivorous filter-feeding silver carp under different food resources in large-net cage experiments in Meiliang Bay of Lake Taihu in 2004 and 2005. …”
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On the issue of the development of criminological science in Ukraine by T. A. Shevchuk

“…These are, first of all, Russian armed aggression against Ukraine, violation of the laws and customs of war, separatism, complete non-compliance with international law, international terrorism, extremism, organized transnational crime and other factors of a destabilizing nature. …”
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Energy-efficient concrete roofs for buildings: Integrating macroencapsulated nano-enhanced PCMs for hot climate adaptation by Peerzada Jaffar Abass, S. Muthulingam

“…Characterization of selected organic PCM (OM35) is conducted individually and in combination with 2 % and 4 % mass fractions of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNP). …”
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Microbial carbon oxidation in seawater below the hypoxic threshold by Sarah Wolf, Clare Jayawickrama, Craig A. Carlson, Curtis Deutsch, Edward W. Davis, Benjamin N. Daniels, Francis Chan, Stephen J. Giovannoni

“…We conducted a mesocosm experiment with a phytoplankton bloom as an organic carbon source and controlled dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations in the dark to determine whether hypoxia slows carbon oxidation and oxygen decline. …”
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Bacteriology and pathological anatomy of pneumonias in monkeys by V. A. Kalashnikova, N. S. Rudenko

“…Data on the etiological structure of potential pneumonia agents in monkeys based on postmortem findings and subsequent bacteriological tests of lung tissues collected from the organ areas showing morphological changes are presented. …”
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Ecological status assessment of the rivers in Slovenia – an overview by Gorazd Urbanič

“…The impact of three groups of pressures is assessed: organic pollution (saprobity), nutrient load (eutrophication) and hydromorphological alterations/general degradation. …”
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Spleen and Liver Stiffness Evaluation by ARFI Imaging: A Reliable Tool for a Short-Term Monitoring of Portal Hypertension? by Andreas Binzberger, Mark Hänle, Matthias Pfahler, Wolfgang Kratzer, Thomas Seufferlein, Eugen Zizer

“…Spleen stiffness results were not homogeneous across the whole organ differing significantly between the upper, hilar, and bottom placed investigation areas. …”
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THE CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS DIMENSION OF THE FOREIGN POLICY OF RUSSIA AT THE TURN OF 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES by A. V. Skizhenok

“…By studying the transition from one type of statehood to another one we are dealing with a fundamental transformation of the entire state organism, the state as a cultural phenomenon, with a change in the very notion of what a state is and what its goals, objectives and functions are. …”
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Contemporary Trends of the Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Resource Utilization of Necrotizing Fasciitis in Texas: A Population-Based Cohort Study by Lavi Oud, Phillip Watkins

“…Key changes between 2001-2002 and 2009-2010 included rising incidence of NF (5.9 versus 7.6 per 100,000 [P<0.0001]), chronic comorbidities (69.4% versus 76.7% [P<0.0001]), and development of ≥1 organ failure (28.5% versus 51.7% [P<0.0001]). Inflation-adjusted hospital charges rose 37% (P<0.0001). …”
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Cultivating a thriving agricultural sector: Unveiling the drivers of farmer participation in agricultural development interventions in Ghana by Magdalene Aidoo, Stephen Prah, Irene Serwaa Asante, Charles Kwame Sackey, Bright Owusu Asante

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Perspectives of implementing software packaged system “Personnel Management System of the National Police of Ukraine” into the activities of the National Police of Ukraine by V. A. Korshenko

“…It has been stated that the effective solution of the tasks of human resourcing and personnel management is one of the main tasks of any organization, institution or enterprise. The National Police of Ukraine is not an exception, and defective planning can lead to the loss of valuable human resources. …”
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Women’s exposure to intimate partner violence and its association with child stunting: findings from a population-based study in rural Rwanda by Jean Nepo Utumatwishima, Ingrid Mogren, Kristina Elfving, Aline Umubyeyi, Ali Mansourian, Gunilla Krantz

“…Methods In December 2021, a population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Northern Province of Rwanda, including 601 women and their children <3 years of age. The World Health Organization (WHO) Women’s Health and Life Experiences Questionnaire for IPV research was utilized. …”
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Experimental study on optimization of chemical oxygen demand reduction through advanced oxidation process for refinery-based oily sludge in Barmer Rajasthan, India by Rizwan Ul Haq, Hajari Singh, Mahendra Pratap Choudhary

“…AOPs, known for their capacity to degrade complex organic pollutants, are explored under varying operational parameters, including pH, hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) dosage, ferrous sulfate (FeSO₄) concentration, and stirring time. …”
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Revolutionizing Africa's carbon footprint through innovative technology dissemination strategies for greenhouse gas emission reduction: an MCDM approach by Tafuteni Chusi, Su Qian, Jakub Więckowski, Mouhamed Bayane Bouraima, Yanjun Qiu

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Simultaneous Photocatalytic Reduction of Cr(VI) and Oxidation of Benzoic Acid in Aqueous N-F-Codoped TiO2 Suspensions: Optimization and Modeling Using the Response Surface Methodol... by Maria Antonopoulou, Aris Giannakas, Ioannis Konstantinou

“…The results revealed the feasibility and the effectiveness of using N-F-codoped TiO2 as photocatalyst for simultaneous decontamination of Cr(VI) and organic pollutants such as BA due to the appropriate oxidation and reduction ability of the photogenerated h+VB-e−CB pairs.…”
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