Equine dung as an organic nitrogen supplement in compost formulation for cultivation of white button mushroom [Agaricus bisporus J.E. Lange (Imbach)] by Roohi Jan, Sachin Gupta, Sudheer Kumar Annepu, Moni Gupta

“…Purpose: The present study aimed to utilize the equine dung as an organic nitrogen supplement in commercial compost formulations for the cultivation of white button mushroom. Method: Four different compost formulations (C1 to C4) were prepared using wheat straw or in combination with paddy straw as the basic ligno-cellulosic substrate material. …”
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Research on the promotion of clinical practice guidelines implementation (V): evalua-tion of clinical guidelines implementation and expert consensus on Traditional Chinese Medicine... by Hong-Yan LI, Xiu-Qing SHI, Jing GUO, Rong ZHANG, Jie ZHOU, Ying-Hui JIN, Hong-Cai SHANG

“…Incorporating implementation science into the guideline formulation process, managing and guiding formulation from the source, and optimizing the presentation and dis-semination strategies of the guidelines can promote the implementation of guidelines/consensus appli-cation.…”
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From plant biomass to biofuels and bio-based chemicals with microbial cell factories by Maša VODOVNIK, Matevž ZLATNAR

“…In order to replace traditional physical and chemical methods of lignocellulose pretreatment with more environmentally friendly biological approaches, native microbial enzyme systems are increasingly being explored as potential biocatalysts that could be used in these processes. …”
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Road Detection, Monitoring, and Maintenance Using Remotely Sensed Data by Nicholas Fiorentini, Massimo Losa

“…This Special Issue on “Road Detection, Monitoring, and Maintenance Using Remotely Sensed Data” presents innovative strategies leveraging remote sensing technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and non-destructive testing (NDT) to optimize road infrastructure assessment. The ten papers published in this issue explore diverse methodologies, including novel deep learning algorithms for road inventory, novel methods for pavement crack detection, AI-enhanced ground-penetrating radar (GPR) imaging for subsurface assessment, high-resolution optical satellite imagery for unpaved road assessment, and aerial orthophotography for road mapping. …”
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IP-Enabled C/C++ Based High Level Synthesis: A Step towards Better Designer Productivity and Design Performance by Sharad Sinha, Thambipillai Srikanthan

“…We discuss our proposed methodology in the context of supporting efficient hardware synthesis of a class of mathematical functions without altering original C/C++ source code. Additionally, we also discuss and propose methods to integrate legacy IP cores in existing HLS flows. …”
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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS COVID- 19 AMONG THE ROMA COMMUNITY IN BULGARIA by V. Rangelova, A. Kevorkyan, K. Krasimirova, P. Stoyanova, E. Mitkov, M. Aleksandrova

“…Aim: To study the knowledge and attitudes of people from the Roma ethnic community about the coronavirus infection. Methods: In July-August 2020 in Parvomay, Sliven, and Plovdiv through individual interviews "face to face" 105 respondents with Roma background were interviewed. …”
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Pixel 5 Versus Pixel 9 Pro XL—Are Android Devices Evolving Towards Better GNSS Performance? by Julián Tomaštík, Jorge Hernández Olcina, Šimon Saloň, Daniel Tunák

“…Future research should explore software enhancements and the use of various external correction sources to optimize GNSS accuracy for mobile users. …”
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Biotechnology of Lactulose Production: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects by Svetlana A. Ryabtseva, Andrey G. Khramtsov, Maria A. Shpak, Alexey D. Lodygin, Georgy S. Anisimov, Serafima N. Sazanova, Yulia A. Tabakova

“…Commercial lactulose is usually synthesized by isomerization in alkaline media at high temperatures. Enzymatic methods offer a more sustainable alternative and require more moderate processing conditions. …”
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Modern problems of diagnosis and prevention of obesity in children by Yu.V. Marushko, S.P. Kryvopustov, O.V. Khomych, O.A. Dmytryshyn, А.О. Pysariev

“…An increase in the number of cases of obesity in the child population is a global trend that requires effective methods of diagnosis, prevention and treatment. The purpose of this article was to summarize current scientific data presented in publications from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, as well as in international and national clinical guidelines in order to optimize approaches to the diagnosis and prevention of obesity in children. …”
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RNA signaling in medicinal plants: An overlooked mechanism for phytochemical regulation by Esther Ugo Alum, Chidozie Dennis Udechukwu, David Chukwu Obasi

“…This mini review explores the role of RNA signaling in regulating phytochemical production in medicinal plants, highlighting its potential for optimizing their therapeutic potential. Methods: This mini review integrates insights from recent studies published in Scopus and Web of Science (2019–2025) on RNA-mediated signaling, including small RNAs (sRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and messenger RNAs (mRNAs). …”
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Marine bioactives: Pioneering sustainable solutions for advanced cosmetics and therapeutics by Fahrul Nurkolis

“…Emphasizing the importance of sustainability, the review discusses innovative extraction methods, including enzyme-assisted and supercritical fluid extraction, to optimize yield and maintain bioactivity. …”
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A systematic review of home-based records in maternal and child health for improving informational continuity, health outcomes, and perceived usefulness in low and middle-income co... by Linju Joseph, Anna Lavis, Sheila Greenfield, Dona Boban, Prinu Jose, Panniyammakal Jeemon, Semira Manaseki-Holland

“…Current HBRs from LMICs are sub-optimally documented leading to poor informational availability that defeats the point of them as a source of information for future providers.…”
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Predictive Value of Hepatitis B Core-Related Antigen for Multiple Recurrence Outcomes After Treatment Cessation in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Meta-Analysis Study by Guoyang Yu, Meiqi Cheng, Yuxin Duan, Minrong Kang, Ning Jiang, Wei Yan, Jianhua Yin

“…Meta-regression established that HBcrAg’s predictive value was unaffected by age, sex, hepatitis B e antigen status, or detection methods (<i>p</i> > 0.05). Conclusions: HBcrAg is validated as a robust non-invasive biomarker to optimize treatment cessation strategies, with high sensitivity providing strong negative predictive value in CHB populations. …”
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AI-augmented pathology: the experience of transfer learning and intra-domain data diversity in breast cancer metastasis detection by Manuel Cossio, Nina Wiedemann, Esther Sanfeliu Torres, Esther Barnadas Sole, Laura Igual

“…Our experiments demonstrated that integrating an external dataset (Camelyon16) during training significantly improved model performance, surpassing the benefits of data augmentation alone. The optimal model, trained on both external and local data, achieved an accuracy and F1-score of 0.98, outperforming existing state-of-the-art methods.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that transfer learning architectures, when enhanced with multi-source data integration and interpretability frameworks, can significantly improve metastatic detection in whole slide imaging. …”
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Knowledge and self-care practice among patients with hypertension in tertiary public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study by Freweini Gebremeskel Gebresilase, Yohannes Ayalew Bekele, Ketema Bizuwork Gebremedhin, Boka Dugassa Tolera

“…This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and self-care practice among hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 413 hypertensive patients using simple random sampling methods. …”
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Statistical Relations of The Agricultural Workforce in the Rural of ‎Ramadi ‎District by Hind Waleed Farhan, Khalid Akbar Abdullah

“…The ‎study emphasized the importance of supporting agricultural training programs and ‎developing workers' skills in order to achieve optimal use of human resources in this ‎vital sector.‎…”
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Advances in the development and characterization of combustible cartridge cases and propellants: Preparation, performance, and future prospects by Wu Mengde, Xiao Zhenggang

“…This study presents a comprehensive analysis of combustible cartridge cases (CCCs) and propellants with a focus on their preparation methods, characterization techniques, and application in modern weaponry. …”
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Identification of Linkages between the Competitive Potential and Competitive Position of SMEs Related to their Internationalization Patterns Shortly after the Economic Crisis by Piotr Trąpczyński, Barbara Jankowska, Marlena Dzikowska, Marian Gorynia

“…For this purpose we look at the changes in the intensity of internationalisation in terms of its breadth and depth. Research, Design & Methods: The study is based on a complementary data set derived from secondary (AMADEUS database) and primary sources of information (computer assisted telephone interviews with top managers) for 553 micro, small and medium firms located in Poland. …”
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Safety profiles of the new target therapies—pemigatinib, futibatinib, and ivosidenib—for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma: a systematic review by Giulia Matranga, Anna Carollo, Miriam Alaimo, Sofia Cutaia, Sergio Rizzo, Alessio Provenzani

“…Objectives: This systematic review aims to summarize the results obtained with three new targeted therapies—pemigatinib, futibatinib, and ivosidenib—for the treatment of CCA, evaluating their safety and tolerability profiles in patients, compared to current standard therapies. Data sources and methods: A systematic literature search was performed with a cutoff date of July 24, 2023, in MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. …”
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CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Kenneth S. Adeyemi, Lateef Olabisi Adedeji

“…Based on this, it is suggested that managements of DMBs should pursue financing policies that reduce reliance on debt finance and increases the use of retained profit as internal equity sources, in order to achieve the optimal level of capital structure for better and sustainable performance. …”
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