Study on Change of Landscape Pattern Characteristics of Comprehensive Land Improvement Based on Optimal Spatial Scale by Baoping Feng, Hui Yang, Yarong Ren, Shanshan Zheng, Genxiang Feng, Yuwei Huang

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Research on Corrosion Damage and Bearing Characteristics of Bridge Pile Foundation Concrete under a Dry-Wet-Freeze-Thaw Cycle by Zhongju Feng, Jianwei Huo, Haibo Hu, Ruixin Zhao, Fuchun Wang, Guan Jiang, Xianhua Yao, Tie Li, Zhenyu Song

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Activation of glutamatergic neurons in the organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis induces thirst-driven sniffing by Wei He, Luo Shi, Ziteng Yue, Ke Zhao, Xiaoyi Wang, Kailin Wang, Xinyi Jing, Shangyu Bi, Tianjiao Deng, Xue Zhao, Xiaochen Tian, Xiangchen Ma, Yongqiang Chen, Fang Yuan, Sheng Wang

“…The organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis (OVLT) is critically involved in the regulation of thirst and water intake, yet its role in controlling thirst-driven exploratory sniffing behaviors remains unclear. …”
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Comparison of the Efficiency of Lepidium sativum, Ficus carica, and Punica granatum Methanolic Extracts in Relieving Hyperglycemia and Hyperlipidemia of Streptozotocin-Induced Diab... by Shimaa Ramadan, Amany Mohamed Hegab, Yahya S. Al-Awthan, Mohammed Ali Al-Duais, Ahmed A. Tayel, Mahmoud A. Al-Saman

“…All of the rats were fed on ordinary diet with nutritional pellets and were given water ad libitum. To induce diabetes, all animals were administered with STZ intraperitoneal injection at a dose of 60 mg/kg body weight. …”
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Blood Trihalomethanes and Human Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Miaomiao Fu, Pengyu Xue, Zhuorong Du, Jingsi Chen, Xiaojun Liang, Jiafu Li

“…The control of waterborne diseases through water disinfection is a significant advancement in public health. …”
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Challenges in safe environmental applications of biochar: identifying risks and unintended consequence by Mingying Dong, Mengyuan Jiang, Lizhi He, Zirun Zhang, Williamson Gustave, Meththika Vithanage, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Bo Chen, Xiaokai Zhang, Hailong Wang, Feng He

“…While most research has focused on the benefits of biochar application in soil enhancement, water quality improvement, and climate change mitigation, the potential risks associated with its use have often been overlooked. …”
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Preparation and characterization of graphene oxide-based cation, chelating, and anion exchangers for salt removal by Mahmoud A. Al Azwani, Saleh Al Busafi, El-Said I. El-Shafey

“…The GO-based ion exchangers seem promising for salt removal from water in addition to being robust at high temperatures and pH.…”
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Effects of the Photosystem II Inhibitors CCCP and DCMU on Hydrogen Production by the Unicellular Halotolerant Cyanobacterium Aphanothece halophytica by Sunisa Pansook, Aran Incharoensakdi, Saranya Phunpruch

“…One factor limiting the H2 photoproduction of this cyanobacterium is an inhibition of bidirectional hydrogenase activity by oxygen (O2) obtained from splitting water molecules via photosystem II activity. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of the photosystem II inhibitors carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenyl hydrazone (CCCP) and 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (DCMU) on H2 production of A. halophytica under light and dark conditions and on photosynthetic and respiratory activities. …”
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A comparative study to estimate three commercial products of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on blood biochemistry, sexual hormones concentrations, reproductive indices, and lar... by El-Sayed I. Attia, Mohamed F. A. Abdel-Aziz, Habib Ul Hassan, Mohammad Z. Ahmed, Takaomi Arai, Hamed H. E. Saleh

“…Both males and females received the same single dose of hCG (1500 IU)/kg of biomass. 80 brood-stock (40 female + 40 male) were used and distributed in two replicates in 8 square concrete ponds (water volume: 2.4 m3) each tank was randomly stocked at a rate of (5 males + 5 females). …”
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Synthesis and Properties of a Polymer-Modified Material for Thin Spray-On Liners in Mine Roadways by Lianjun Chen, Xuekai Jiang, Zhaoxia Liu, Xiangfei Cui, Guoming Liu, Zhi Zhou, Qizheng Dong

“…By observing the morphologies of the materials’ bonding surfaces and comparing the factors influencing bonding strength between both dry and wet walls, it was uncovered that the adhesive property of cement-based sealing materials was mainly affected by the water-cement ratio. Eventually, bonding strength and sealing properties were selected as primary optimization indexes, while setting time, bending strength, and compressive strength were selected as secondary optimization indexes. …”
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Evaluation of enzymatic hydrolysis of palm kernel meal in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) by Tao Ding, Hao Wang, Xiaofang Liang, Jie Yang, Yaping Zhu, Min Xue

“…In comparison to the other two experimental groups, the water solubility (WS), pellet durability index (PDI), and floatability showed no significant differences in SBM. …”
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Effect of glyphosate on renal function: A study integrating epidemiological and experimental evidence by Lin Hu, Mingcong Chen, Xiaoran Xue, Mingyi Zhao, Qingnan He

“…Embryos (0.75 hpf–96 hpf) were exposed to different glyphosate concentrations dissolved in water (0, 30, 60, 90, 120 μg/mL). The underlying mechanism of the association between glyphosate and renal function was explored by the real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and non-targeted metabolomics analysis [embryos (0.75 hpf–96 hpf) were exposed to 90 μg/mL glyphosate]. 1170 participants were enrolled in the NHANES study. …”
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Phenotype characterization of interspecific hybrid abalone Haliotis asinina and Haliotis squamata seed by Dinar Tri Soelistyowati, Aldilla Kusumawardhani, Muhammad Zairin Junior

“…ABSTRACT   Abalone is one of sea-water aquaculture commodity that having relatively low in growth and survival. …”
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The Impact of Domestic Roles on Girls' Academic Performance in English in Maziba Sub-County Kabale District. by Mwesigye, Fred

“…Impact of domestic roles like fetching water, collecting firewood. helping with the cooking and caring for the young interferes with schooling and depresses girls· +, performance. girls suffer from overwork in the home, which makes them exhausted and many lose their interest in doing school works, In a family where there is both a female and male pupils, the girls will always be busy from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed while boys will spend most of their time loitering, playing and studying. …”
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Gender Relations and Women Empowerment in Kisoro Municipality. by Kamahoro, Janet

“…Findings of the study were obtained from the field interpreting the results analyzing based on the specific objectives of the study and Chapter Five portrayed the summary of findings, recommendations the Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social Development should address the problem of poverty concerning gender relations among women in Uganda, there should be awareness rising regarding gender-based violence, The gender relations should be addressed through social protection programs like equal enjoyment of social services for example clean water in the community, For women to contribute in the development process their potential should be un folded by sensitizing them about development and providing them with the necessary knowledge to help them to be included in the ci.…”
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The Steel Industry and The Development Of Local Community: Case Study of Tembo Steel Industry in Kasolo Division Iganga District. by Kibirige, Eriasafu

“…The findings on contributions of Tembo Steel Industry, the responses were obtained from the statements that were given to respondents as follows; it provides employment opportunities to people like; drivers, engineers, cleaners and accountants, it is strengthening the economy through paying tax that are used to provide social services like medical, security and transport, transformation of agriculture from use of rudimentary tools to modem machines which increase productivity and the extraction of steel products generates significant foreign exchange and according to the research findings the study went ahead to find the challenges faced by the local community in Kasolo division around Tembo steel industry and responses were obtained from statements that it has caused environmental drawbacks which include; pollution of air, water and soil, accidents that lead to workers losing their limbs, fingers, sight and respiratory disorders, increased theft of steel materials in search for materials like saucepans, goal posts and road signs and displacement of people due to need of land for expansion of the steel plant. …”
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The Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District Uganda. by Muchunguzi, Christine

“…The study concludes that the impacts of climate change in this country are not a future threat they are already pervasive through the increased frequency and intensity of Tropical cyclones. increasing sea levels, decreasing crop yields, and water shortages obtained in a season. Actions on climate change are very imperative. as climate change poses threats to it achievement of SDGs. …”
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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Growth of Tourism in Kabale Municipality. by Amiidu, Muriisa

“…The researcher concluded that the attractions that Influence the Growth of Tourism are game and bird viewing, quality accommodation, tour operators, image of destination, boating and water sports, craft shops, and tourism centers. The study findings recommend that there is a need to educate the citizens on how to be hospital to tourists and educate them on the importance of tourism in the area…”
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Effects of Agro-Based Industries on Economic Development of Kanungu District: A Case Study of Rugyeyo Sub-County. by Tukamushaba, Enos

“…This includes the adoption of organic farming methods, efficient water usage, and soil conservation techniques. The Ministry of Agriculture should promote diversification within agro-processing activities to reduce dependency on a single crop or product. …”
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Impact of Climate Variability on Coffee Production in Kambuga Sub-County Kanungu District. by Tumutegyerize, Vicent

“…The study showed the practical adaptation strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of climate variability on coffee production in Kambuga sub-county, Kanungu district as they include; shade Management, water management, soil health management, crop diversification, pest and disease management. …”
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