Empirical Analysis of Productivity among Broiler Farmers by Godfrey Onuwa

“…Profitability and productivity and analysis are important considerations in measuring efficiency or performance of a farm business; hence, improved output and income are not only a function of increase in the scale of production, but also how efficiently the resources are being utilized. …”
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Site-specific prediction of O-GlcNAc modification in proteins using evolutionary scale model. by Ayesha Khalid, Afshan Kaleem, Wajahat Qazi, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Shagufta Naz

“…Furthermore, future studies should focus on more diverse data types, longer protein sequence lengths, and higher computational resources to evaluate various parameters. Accurate prediction of O-GlcNAc sites might enhance the investigation of the site-specific functions of proteins in physiology and diseases.…”
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Lessons learnt in the response to COVID-19 in Mozambique: enabling readiness for the next pandemic by Mariana E. Posse, Grace Njeri Muriithi, Daniel Malik Achala, Elizabeth Naa Adukwei Adote, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Senait Alemayehu Beshah, Senait Alemayehu Beshah, Chijioke Osinachi Nwosu, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba

“…A validation meeting was held, in which research participants were asked to check the accuracy of the results and interpretations.ResultsKey drivers of the COVID-19 response were strong leadership; a clear plan and strategies; a functional coordination mechanism; the use of evidence to make decisions; a careful consideration of priority groups; investments in the supply chain and surveillance systems; the utilization of pre-existing vaccination structures; and partnership between the government and several stakeholders. …”
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Cross-Subject Motor Imagery Electroencephalogram Decoding with Domain Generalization by Yanyan Zheng, Senxiang Wu, Jie Chen, Qiong Yao, Siyu Zheng

“…Decoding motor imagery (MI) electroencephalogram (EEG) signals in the brain–computer interface (BCI) can assist patients in accelerating motor function recovery. To realize the implementation of plug-and-play functionality for MI-BCI applications, cross-subject models are employed to alleviate time-consuming calibration and avoid additional model training for target subjects by utilizing EEG data from source subjects. …”
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Application of a Hybrid Model Based on CEEMDAN and IMSA in Water Quality Prediction by GUO Li-jin, WU Hao-tian

“…IMSA’s performance was validated using benchmark functions (Rosenbrock for unimodal, Michalewicz for multimodal), confirming improved global search and convergence precision. …”
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By-Products Valorization: Peptide Fractions from Milk Permeate Exert Antioxidant Activity in Cellular and In Vivo Models by Valeria Scalcon, Federico Fiorese, Marica Albanesi, Alessandra Folda, Gianfranco Betti, Marco Bellamio, Emiliano Feller, Claudia Lodovichi, Giorgio Arrigoni, Oriano Marin, Maria Pia Rigobello

“…Altogether, the results unveil novel recovery strategies for food by-products as sources of antioxidant bioactive peptides that might be utilized for the development of functional foods.…”
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OrthoticS for TReatment of symptomatic flat feet In CHildren (OSTRICH): a randomised controlled trial by Sarah Cockayne, Kalpita Baird, Sally Gates, Caroline Fairhurst, Joy Adamson, Rachel M Bottomley-Wise, Amie Woodward, Michael R Backhouse, Rachel Bye, Nina Davies, Catherine Hewitt, Colin Holton, Peter Knapp, Anne-Maree Keenan, Stewart Morrison, Daniel Parker, Daniel C Perry, Sarah Ronaldson, Mark Smith, Tim Theologis, Victoria Exley, Jane McAdam, David J Torgerson

“…Secondary outcomes included the physical domain subscale at 3, 6 and 12 months, and the ‘School and Play’ and ‘Emotional’ domains of the Oxford Ankle Foot Questionnaire, pain scores, healthcare resource use, EQ-5D-Y and Child Health Utility 9D at all time points. …”
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A Bio-Inspired QoS-Oriented Handover Model in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks by Daxin Tian, Jianshan Zhou, Honggang Qi, Yingrong Lu, Yunpeng Wang, Jian Wang, Anping He

“…Furthermore, the comparative analysis also shows that the bio-inspired model outperforms the utility function based handover decision scheme in terms of ensuring a better QoS satisfaction and a better fairness of network resources allocation in dynamic heterogeneous wireless networks.…”
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The cryoprotective effect of Litopenaeus vannamei head-derived peptides and its ice-binding mechanism by Julieth Joram Majura, Xiujuan Chen, Zhongqin Chen, Mingtang Tan, Guoping Zhu, Jialong Gao, Haisheng Lin, Wenhong Cao

“…Although discarded as waste, shrimp heads are a potential source of antifreeze peptides, which can be used as cryoprotectants in the food industry. …”
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Carbon footprint of coffee production: the case study of Indian Robusta coffee by Sandra P. Iglesias, Paraskevi Karka, John A. Posada, Ralph E.F. Lindeboom, Machteld van den Broek, Girigan Gopi, Manju Mathew, TD John, Vipin Champatan, P.V. Aravind

“…Calculating the carbon footprint (CF) in coffee processing is crucial for identifying and mitigating key sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Utilizing the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, the current study quantifies the CF associated with Robusta dry coffee processing by collecting primary data through interviews with coffee producers and visits to coffee processing units, roasting, and grinding facilities in Wayanad, India. …”
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Multi-dimensional Exposure Characteristics and Health Benefits Differentiation of Green Spaces within Community Life Circle by Hailin HONG, Qing CHANG

“…This is closely related to the functional attributes and usage of these spaces. The impact of different green space exposure dimensions on residents’ physical and mental health also shows marked differences. …”
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Artificial intelligence analysis in cyber domain: A review by Liguo Zhao, Derong Zhu, Wasswa Shafik, S Mojtaba Matinkhah, Zubair Ahmad, Lule Sharif, Alisa Craig

“…This method permits for the allocation of multiple log source types through a sliding time window and provides a scalable solution, which is a much-needed function.…”
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Productivity evaluation of multi-stage fracturing horizontal wells in shale gas reservoir with complex artificial fracture occurrence by HU Zhijian, LI Shuxin, WANG Jianjun, ZHOU Hong, ZHAO Yulong, ZHANG Liehui

“…This model serves as the foundation for establishing a gas reservoir-fracture-wellbore coupled seepage model, utilizing real space source function theory and pressure drawdown superposition principle. …”
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Fuzzy deep learning architecture for cucumber plant disease detection and classification by Anas Bilal, Junaid Ali Khan, Abdulkareem Alzahrani, Khalid Almohammadi, Maha Alamri, Xiaowen Liu

“…The proposed approach is efficient and feasible, offering a more stable and accurate disease detection system while utilizing fewer resources. This work demonstrates the potential of AI-driven solutions in agriculture, particularly in improving disease detection and crop yield through advanced machine learning techniques.…”
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Federated Learning for All: A Reinforcement Learning-Based Approach for Ensuring Fairness in Client Selection by Saeedeh Ghazi, Saeed Farzi, Amirhossein Nikoofard

“…The method integrates data and system heterogeneity, along with selection history, into the reward function, and leverages Jain’s fairness index to balance selection frequency with client diversity. …”
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The Significance of Personality-Oriented Technology in Higher Education in Ukraine by Olha Dienichieva, Iryna Biliak, Natalia Plakhotniuk, Тetiana Verhun, Kateryna Parnus

“…The research focuses on analyzing the application of digital tools, adaptive learning platforms, and AI-based educational resources to enhance individualized learning processes and support student engagement. …”
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Thickness and Wavelength Optimizations of a High-Performance SPR Sensor Employing a Silver Layer and Black Phosphorus in Principal Directions by Jakub Chylek, Dalibor Ciprian, Petr Hlubina

“…In this paper, we propose an innovative approach based on the wavelength optimization of a light source for a simple, high-performance surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor utilizing comprehensive reflectance analysis in the angular domain. …”
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Unraveling the Scale Dependency of SIF-Based Phenology: Amplified Trends and Climate Responses by Xiufeng Chen, Yanbin Yuan, Tao Xiong, Sicong He, Heng Dong

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Exploring Dynamic Mechanisms of Spatial Production and Transformational Development in Urban Villages: A Case Study of Gaopu Village in Xiamen City, China by Xiao Ming, Yin Chenyu, Li Xueping, Yang Sisheng

“…The transformation of Gaopu Village offers important insights for other urban villages: to achieve benign and autonomous development, it is necessary to explore and fully utilize intrinsic resources, particularly cultural resources, and construct a transformation mechanism where internal and external dynamics mutually reinforce and synergize each other. …”
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Global trends and regional disparities in the burden of headache disorders, 1990–2021: a comprehensive analysis of the global burden of disease study by Yuanyuan Rui, Bing Wu, Qian Li, Kai Zhang

“…BackgroundHeadache disorders significantly impact health and functioning, yet studies on their global burden across all age groups are limited. …”
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