Effects of intercropping potato with maize on soil and crop by WEI Changhui, LIU Yajun, YE Xiuxiang, LI Yue, MA Kun

“…The strip-intercropping system with 3∶2 potato and maize, the monoculture of maize were selected as treatment, the change of soil nutrient content, soil microbial community structure, function and potato yield were separately studied.The results showed that potato intercropped with maize had significant influence on the soil physical-chemical properties, the total number of soil microbial communities was enhanced and the proportion of bacteria in soil microbial communities was increased. …”
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Modern Concepts of Clinical and Diagnostic Criteria for Premature Ovarian Failure (Literature Review) by M. D. Salimova, Ya. G. Nadelyaeva, I. N. Danusevich

“…An information search was carried out using Internet resources (PubMed, Web of Science, eLibrary.Ru), literary sources for the period 2015–2019 were analyzed. As a result of the analysis of the literature data, a step-by-step diagnosis of pathology was described, the main shortcomings of the main marker for assessing ovarian function – folliclestimulating hormone – were identified and listed. …”
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Complete sequencing of the mitochondrial genome of tea plant Camellia sinensis cv. ‘Baihaozao’: multichromosomal structure, phylogenetic relationships, and adaptive evolutionary an... by Zhiyin Chen, Zhiyin Chen, Zhiyin Chen, Zhiyin Chen, Zixu Wang, Zixu Wang, Zixu Wang, Zixu Wang, Wei Zhou, Wei Zhou, Wei Zhou, Wei Zhou, Sijie Liu, Sijie Liu, Sijie Liu, Sijie Liu, Yuxin Xiao, Yuxin Xiao, Yuxin Xiao, Yuxin Xiao, Yihui Gong, Yihui Gong, Yihui Gong, Yihui Gong

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Bird response to intercropping switchgrass within a loblolly pine plantation by Craig Marshall, Samuel K. Riffell, Darren A. Miller, JoVonn G. Hill, Kristine O. Evans, Scott A. Rush

“…ABSTRACT Global interest in alternative, renewable energy sources has led to the development of novel land‐use practices and techniques aimed at maximizing energy production while also minimizing environmental, economic, and societal costs. …”
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Understanding bias better: a qualitative exploration of bias in advisory councils of EU agencies by Bastiaan Redert, Peter Bursens

“…However, it remains unknown whether the ACs functioning might also be biased. This research note presents a strategy to go beyond access and look inside the ACs. …”
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The Melilla-Nador cross-border urban complex by Gabino Ponce Herrero, Pablo Martí Ciriquián

“…Old borders are undergoing intense changes – their function of isolation is being altered and some are becoming bridges for trade. …”
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Identification of genetic locus with resistance to take-all in the wheat-Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng introgression line H148 by Sheng-sheng BAI, Han-bing ZHANG, Jing HAN, Jian-hui WU, Jia-chuang LI, Xing-xia GENG, Bo-ya LÜ, Song-feng XIE, De-jun HAN, Ji-xin ZHAO, Qun-hui YANG, Jun WU, Xin-hong CHEN

“…Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng is a valuable germplasm resource with high resistance to take-all. This study reported on a wheat-P. huashanica introgression line H148 with improved take-all resistance compared with its susceptible parent 7182. …”
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Optimal Coordinated Flood Control Scheduling of Three Gorges and Qingjiang Cascade Reservoirs by ZHAO Hui, ZHU Yu-xin, LIU Yuan, HUANG Bin, PANG Shu-sen, HUANG Di

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Exploratory integration of near-infrared spectroscopy with clinical data: a machine learning approach for HCV detection in serum samples by Eloy Pérez-Gómez, José Gómez, José Gómez, Jennifer Gonzalo, Sergio Salgüero, Daniel Riado, María Luisa Casas, María Luisa Gutiérrez, Elena Jaime, Enrique Pérez-Martínez, Rafael García-Carretero, Javier Ramos, Conrado Fernández-Rodríguez, Conrado Fernández-Rodríguez, Myriam Catalá, Myriam Catalá, Luca Martino, Óscar Barquero-Pérez

“…BackgroundManaging chronic viral infections like Hepatitis C virus (HCV) often requires expensive healthcare resources and highly qualified personnel, making efficient diagnostic methods essential. …”
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Optimal band selection and transfer in drone-based hyperspectral images for plant-level vegetable crops identification using statistical-swarm intelligence (SSI) hybrid algorithms by Anagha S. Sarma, Rama Rao Nidamanuri

“…Hyperspectral imagery from drones are excellent sources of high-resolution plant-level data that helps in efficient crop identification for smart agriculture practices. …”
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Simultaneous removal and optical determination of mercury ions by constructing fluorescent recombinant T. thermophila SB210 strains by Shu-Hui Zhao, Kai-Kang Hu, Jie Xiong, Jia-Wei Tu, Wei Miao

“…Removing and monitoring Hg2+ ions in the pollution sources based on microorganisms have the advantages of low cost and convenience. …”
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Assessment of Aerodynamic Properties of the Ventilated Cavity in Curtain Wall Systems Under Varying Climatic and Design Conditions by Nurlan Zhangabay, Aizhan Zhangabay, Kenzhebek Akmalaiuly, Akmaral Utelbayeva, Bolat Duissenbekov

“…Ultimately, a correct understanding of thermophysical processes in such structures will support the advancement of trends such as Lightweight Design, Functionally Graded Design, and Value Engineering in the development of curtain wall systems, through the optimized selection of façade configurations, accounting for temperature loads under specific climatic and design conditions.…”
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Network and systems biology approaches help investigate gene regulatory interactions between Salmonella disease and host in chickens: Model‐based in silico evidence combined with g... by Reza Tohidi, Hoda Javaheri Bargourooshi, Arash Javanmard

“…To start, we used free computational tools and online bioinformatics resources, including predicting gene function using a multiple association network integration algorithm (geneMania), the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, the Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery (DAVID) database and the stimulator of interferon genes. …”
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Introducing the dataset for measuring centrality for sustainability—A case study of Pecinci municipality, SerbiaMendeley DataMendeley Data by Tatjana Mrđenović

“…The current theories and practices of planning central activities in Serbia primarily rely on functional factors of network flow. However, this approach aims to enhance the current practice of data utilisation for the sustainable development of central activities and integrative central places. …”
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Sorting algorithm acceleration based on CPU-FPGA heterogeneous system by Kou Yuanbo, Qiu Zeyu, Wang Liang, Huang Jianqiang

“…Traditional sorting methods are mainly implemented in software serial mode, including bubble sorting, selective sorting and so on. These algorithms often use sequential comparison, and the operation time complexity is relatively high. …”
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Neural Correlates of Changes in a Visual Search Task due to Cognitive Training in Seniors by Nele Wild-Wall, Michael Falkenstein, Patrick D. Gajewski

“…This study aimed to elucidate the underlying neural sources of near transfer after a multidomain cognitive training in older participants in a visual search task. …”
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Cost-Effective Photoacoustic Imaging Using High-Power Light-Emitting Diodes Driven by an Avalanche Oscillator by Alberto Prud’homme, Frederic Nabki

“…While lasers have traditionally been the light source for PAI, their high cost and complexity drive interest towards alternative sources like light-emitting diodes (LEDs). …”
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Two rare cases of severe community-acquired bloodstream infections: a clinical case report by Li-Na Meng, Gang Li

“…Detailed medical history inquiries, assessment of underlying immune status, detection of the source of infection, and initial precise identification and treatment of the infectious agents can improve the prognosis of CABSI.Case descriptionIn this paper, two incidences of severe CABSI with insidious onset and rapid progression are described. …”
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Operational strategy, capabilities, and successfully accomplishing business strategy by Ayman Sadik Al Najjar, Mahmoud Salameh Qandeel

“…This study investigates the vital role of corporations’ operational capabilities, which involve resources, competencies, and processes, in attaining the business’s strategic goals for profitability and sustainability. …”
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Is age more than a number? Accounting for adult development and aging in the study of psychoneuroimmunology, stress, and health by Stephanie J. Wilson

“…However, theories and evidence from adult development and geroscience suggest that stress-health dynamics evolve in important ways over the adult lifespan—from the stressors that we encounter, to the emotion regulation strategies that we use to confront challenges, to the psychosocial resources at our disposal, to the cellular milieu, and thus to the magnitude of stressors' biological and functional consequences. …”
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