Chemical Composition of Oils and Fats from Madagascar Cockroach (G. portentosa), Giant Cockroach (B. giganteus), and Mealworm (T. molitor) by João Víctor de Andrade dos Santos, Thiago Luis Aguayo de Castro, Claudia Andrea Lima Cardoso, Kelly Mari Pires de Oliveira, Ramon Santos de Minas, Samara de Almeida Oliveira, Gabriela dos Santos Talevi, Meline Neves Pinheiro, Marilene Rodrigues Chang, Daniele Cristina Vitorelli Venancio, Geilson Rodrigues da Silva, Angela Kwiatkowski

“…Although no significant antimicrobial activity was observed, the oils exhibited high nutritional potential. Further research is needed to optimize cultivation and extraction processes for G. portentosa and B. giganteus to enhance their economic viability. …”
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How do improved lentil varieties affect farmers’ livelihood status in central Bangladesh? by Monira Sultana, Jannatul Ferdous Shetu, Fatema Sarker, Sharif Ahammad, Md. Hayder Khan Sujan

“…To optimize the benefits of ILVs, strategies such as demonstrating their tangible advantages and providing agricultural input and output supports are crucial to expedite better adoption by farmers. Additionally, research is required for fitting short-duration lentil varieties in between the rice-based cropping patterns in Bangladesh.…”
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A dual-stream model based on PRNU and quaternion RGB for detecting fake faces. by Mohan Hua, Shuangliang Li, Jinwei Wang

“…While there has been noteworthy progress in the forensic scrutiny of fake faces, current research primarily focuses on the isolated detection of globally and locally manipulated fake faces, thus lacking a universally effective detection methodology. …”
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Effect of granular waste compact disc on bond strength between steel bars and surrounding concrete by Barzan Omar Mawlood, Sanaa Ismael Khaleel, Ahmed Heidayet Mohammad

“…In recent decades, researchers have tried to use waste materials as a partial or complete replacement of the gravel ingredients of concrete to reduce environmental impact. …”
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Improved Adsorption Capacity of Nannochloropsis sp. through Modification with Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide on the Removal of Methyl Orange in Solution by Buhani, Suharso, Nurul Miftahza, Desy Permatasari, Sumadi

“…In this research, biomass modification of Nannochloropsis sp. with surfactant cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) through a cation exchange reaction to produce adsorbent Nannochloropsis sp.…”
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The Comparison of Financing Efficiency of Small and Medium Enterprises in Economically Underdeveloped Regions in China: A Perspective Study by Jinghong Xu, Daguang Yang, Qian Zhang

“…This paper puts forward rationalized suggestions to the institutions to improve the financing efficiency of SMEs in underdeveloped regions concerning the conducted research, which are called government, financial institutions, and enterprises.…”
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Evaluating environmental flows for the targeted fish habitats in selected rivers by Md Abu Sayed, Aysha Akter

“…This study aims to assess environmental flow (EF) to ensure fish habitats while serving as a drinking water source, determined as the Mean Annual Flow (MAF). The research estimates the EF requirements for fish populations and drinking water supply in the selected rivers, i.e., Padma, Karnafuli, and Halda, the primary water sources for Dhaka and Chattogram cities in Bangladesh. …”
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Management outcome of knee septic arthritis in neonates and infants:A systematic review by Hilmi Muhammad, Rahadyan Magetsari, Alfin Ihza Trimahendra, Paramita Ayu Saraswati

“…Introduction: Septic arthritis (SA) is considered an orthopedic emergency especially when occurring in infants yet the gold standard for its management is yet to be determined with only a scanty amount of research carried out the detailed outcomes information from different types of treatment used. …”
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Stakeholder perspectives to inform the implementation of a community health worker-delivered home management of hypertension intervention in Zimbabwe by Paddington Tinashe Mundagowa, Malvin Musariri, Pamela Magande, Tendai Hlabangana, Linda Jane Mukwambo, Pemberai Zambezi, Priscillah Muchemwa-Munasirei, Fadzai Mukora-Mutseyekwa

“…This study aimed to determine the barriers and facilitators of implementing a community health worker (CHW)-delivered home management of hypertension (HoMHyper) intervention from a stakeholder’s perspective using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).Design Exploratory qualitative study.Setting Five primary healthcare facilities in Mutare City, Zimbabwe.Participants 25 CHWs, 10 health facility nurses and 3 Mutare City health administrators.Results Perceived barriers to implementation of the HoMHyper intervention were staff shortage, patient privacy and confidentiality, limited access to antihypertensive medication, CHW incentivisation and equipment shortage, as well as patient knowledge and beliefs about hypertension. …”
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Recent application of carbon nanotubes in energy storage and conversion devices by Abdulazeez Tunbosun Lawal

“…Since CNTs are emerging as a technologically promising multi-functional nanomaterial due to their unique nanostructure and physical and chemical properties, this review also covers the challenges in realizing the full potential of CNTs for our energy storage and conversion technologies, together with future research directions needed to optimise their structure, properties and functionalisation.…”
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Effectiveness of vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access technique in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recession defects: A systematic review by Prabhnoor Tuli, Abhay Pandurang Kolte, Rajashri Abhay Kolte, Vrushali Nilesh Lathiya

“…Methods: Patient, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome question was established, and a literature review was carried out across PubMed, Cochrane Libraries, EMBASE, and hand-searched journals till April 2023 to identify the clinical research on the effectiveness of the VISTA Technique for RC procedures. …”
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The effects and the macroeconomic dynamics of natural disaster damages: investigation of local evidence by Agim Kukeli

“…In addition, using the panel vector autoregression (PVAR) model, the research examines the complex dynamics between these economic variables under the stress of natural disaster shocks, offering a better understanding of their interplay and evolution over time. …”
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The purposes and attitudes of individuals to use medicinal plants in Turkey by Veysi Acibuca, Nermin Bahsi, Dilek Bostan Budak

“…Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analysis. According to the research findings, approximately 65.4% of participants use medicinal plants into their treatment regime, asserting their significant benefits. …”
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Hubungan Spiritual Well-Being dengan Kualitas Hidup pada Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronis yang Menjalani Hemodialisis: Studi Korelasi by Fitri Mailani, Natasha Melani Ardian, Rahmi Muthia

“…This study aims to examine the relationship between spiritual well-being and quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. A correlational research design with a cross-sectional approach was employed in this study. …”
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Quality Evaluation of Ethiopian 100% Cotton Carded Ring Spun Yarn with Respect to USTER Standards by Biruk Fentahun Adamu, Desalegn Atalie, Erkihun Zelalem Liyew

“…One method used to gauge competitiveness of an industry is to study its product quality. The aim of this research work is to evaluate the quality of Ethiopian textile spinning mills’ 100% cotton carded ring spun yarns in terms of its evenness (coefficient of mass variation, CVm), imperfections (thick and thin places, neps), and tensile properties with USTER Statistics 2018. …”
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Communications for Civil Applications: A Review by Mohammad Ghamari, Pablo Rangel, Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Girma S. Tewolde, R. Simon Sherratt

“…Finally, it identifies areas of future research.…”
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Pelvic floor muscle training in women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: A protocol study. by Maria Letícia A S de Carvalho, Lívia Oliveira Bezerra, Joyce Maria Pereira Oliveira, Maria Clara Eugênia Oliveira, Maria T A B C Micussi

“…<h4>Ethics and dissemination</h4>This study has been submitted to the Ethics in Research Committee of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte and approved under protocol number 5.826.563. …”
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Hypoglycemic activity of brown seaweed (Sargassum plagiophyllum) kombucha bioactive compound in rat model type-2 of diabetes by Priambodo Ahmad Faris, Martati Erryana, Firdaus Muhamad

“…The study consisted of 5 groups, including negative control, positive control (DM2), DM2 + SK 1.5 mL/250 g bw once a day, DM2 + SK 1.5 mL/250 g bw twice a day, and DM2 + SK 1, 5 mL/250 g bw three times a day. Animal model research was carried out for 2 months. The study’s conclusion shows that S. plagiophyllum kombucha has bioactive compounds as hypoglycemic agents and contributes to improving body weight, fasting blood glucose (FBG), lipid profiles, insulin, and MDA in type-2 diabetes rats model.…”
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RETRACTED Defamation Strategy Implementation in the German Political Discourse by A. P. Kryachkova

“…Defamation strategy is one of the leading strategies in any aggressive verbal behavior discourse. The research describes main communicant's intentions by using of defamation strategy. …”
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EXPLORING STUDENT AND LECTURER PERSPECTIVES ON ACADEMIC WRITING: A CASE STUDY AT THE CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SOUTH AFRICA by Brenton Grant Fredericks, Tsepo Wisdom Louw

“…Academic literacy encompasses critical skills for effective communication, while academic writing provides a structured framework for presenting ideas, arguments, and research. The study investigates attitudes toward the course's relevance, effectiveness, and its impact on students' academic writing abilities. …”
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