Biogenic synthesis of titanium nanoparticles by Streptomyces rubrolavendulae for sustainable management of Icerya aegyptiaca (Douglas) by Enayat M. Elqady, Eman El-said, Asmaa A. Tharwat, Lina A. Abou El-Khashab, Inas M. Y. Mostafa, Fatma Z. Hamed, Wesam M. Morsi, Mohamed M. Rezk, Inas M. Abou El-Enain

“…The application of TiO2-NPs by MNC2 offers a new alternative strategy to control I. aegyptiaca and is considered a modern approach to nanotechnology.…”
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AI-optimized electrochemical aptasensors for stable, reproducible detection of neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and coronavirus by Amira Elsir Tayfour Ahmed, Th.S. Dhahi, Tahani A. Attia, Fawzia Awad Elhassan Ali, Mohamed Elshaikh Elobaid, Tijjani Adam, Subash C.B. Gopinath

“…Leveraging data-driven AI techniques, these sensors provide a non-invasive, cost-effective alternative to traditional methods, with applications in detecting molecular biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and coronavirus. …”
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Ecological reef restoration: consumptive and nonconsumptive interactions among common North Sea predators and European oysters by Julius A. Ellrich, Clemens Kozian-Fleck, Markus Brand, Bérenger Colsoul, Bérenger Colsoul, Bernadette Pogoda, Bernadette Pogoda

“…They also found (vii) that the presence of common mussels (Mytilus spp.), as an alternative and more profitable prey, and (viii) the formation of larger and heavier oyster clumps, that are more difficult to handle, can reduce predation on oysters. …”
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Radiofrequency ablation for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma with a trachea-adjacent versus trachea-distant location by Haoyu Jing, Lin Yan, Jing Xiao, Xinyang Li, Bo Jiang, Zhen Yang, Yingying Li, Bin Sun, Mingbo Zhang, Yukun Luo

“…Additionally, tracheal adjacency exhibited no association with disease progression in multivariate Cox regression analysis (p = .73).Conclusion For eligible patients with PTMC located adjacent to or distant from the trachea, RFA may offer a safe and effective alternative treatment method.…”
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Preparation and application of porcine broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies in an immunoassay for efficiently detecting neutralizing antibodies against foot-and-mouth disease... by Yimei Cao, Fengjuan Li, Xiangchuan Xing, Huiyan Zhang, QiongQiong Zhao, Pu Sun, Yuanfang Fu, Pinghua Li, Xueqing Ma, Jing Zhang, Zhixun Zhao, Hong yuan, Jian Wang, Tao Wang, Huifang Bao, Xingwen Bai, Dong Li, Qiang Zhang, Kun Li, Zengjun Lu

“…The assay demonstrates high sensitivity, specificity, and coincidence rate with VNT, making it an alternative tool for confirming FMDV infection and evaluating the vaccine efficacy.…”
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Toxicity effect of Ricinus communis methanolic extracts against Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Sadia Manzoor, Rasheed Akbar, Afaq Hussain, Amjad Ali, Brekhna Faheem, Maid Zaman, Abid Farid, Ijaz Hussain, Imtiaz Ali Khan, Kahkashan Perveen (ORCID:

“…Conventional control methods, often reliant on chemical pesticides, pose environmental and ecological concerns, necessitating the exploration of alternative strategies for sustainable pest management. …”
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Long-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation for intrathoracic goiter up to 5 years: evaluated by computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound by Yu-Hsin Wang, Pi-Ling Chiang, An-Ni Lin, Cheng-Kang Wang, Chih-Ying Lee, Chen-Kai Chou, Yen-Hsiang Chang, Shun-Yu Chi, Sheng-Dean Luo, Wei-Che Lin

“…The intraclass correlation between goiter volumes measured using US and CT/MRI was moderate.Conclusion This study affirms the long-term efficacy and safety of RFA for ITG, providing an alternative treatment for nonsurgical candidates. Multiple RFA sessions may be beneficial for achieving better volume reduction. …”
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Perioperative SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery in Gynecology Clinic: Tertiary Center Experience by Gulnihal Reyhan Toptas, Eylem Unlubilgin, Tugba Kinay, Ali Riza Dogan, Mehmet Akif Akgul, Sitare Aslanova, Emel Ebru Ercan, Vakkas Korkmaz, Sezin Erturk Aksakal, Yaprak Ustun

“…During the study, 107 physicians worked in our clinic alternately. Two (1.8%) of these physicians were diagnosed with COVID-19 and completely recovered without the need for intensive care. …”
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The effect of using Echinacea extract as an immune system stimulant and antioxidant on blood indicators, growth efficiency, and carcass characteristics in broiler chickens to produ... by Elwy A. Ashour, Ahmed K. Aldhalmi, Ismail E. Ismail, Mahmoud Kamal, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Ayman A. Swelum, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack

“…ABSTRACT: This study aimed to discover how Echinacea powder extract (EPE), an antioxidant, affects the growth rate, body composition, and blood parameters in broilers as an alternative to antibiotics. In a completely randomized design study, 4 experimental groups received 280 broiler chicks, 5-days-old (Cobb 500). …”
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Metal-free production of natural blue colorants through anthocyanin–protein interactions by Wenxin Wang, Peiqing Yang, Fuqing Gao, Yongtao Wang, Zhenzhen Xu, Xiaojun Liao

“…Introduction: The scarcity of naturally available sources for blue colorants has driven reliance on synthetic alternatives. Nevertheless, growing health concerns have prompted the development of naturally derived blue colorants, which remains challenging with limited success thus far. …”
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Influence of water masses and environmental variables on fish community in the south bank of Yangtze River Estuary, China by Dongrong Zhang, Dongrong Zhang, Hengtao Xu, Hengtao Xu, Xin Fang, Xin Fang, Wei Huang, Wei Huang, Youzheng Zhang, Youzheng Zhang, Jian Qian, Jian Qian

“…Mantel test and redundancy analysis demonstrated a positive correlation between the biomass and abundance of fish in summer and the factors of temperature and salinity. The seasonal alternation of dominant fish species contributes significantly to the heterogeneity observed in the temporal and spatial distribution of their communities. …”
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Impact of mango peel pectin and Bacillus iranensis on growth, immunity, and gene expression in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by Anisa Rilla Lubis, Nguyen Vu Linh, Khambou Tayyamath, Supreya Wannavijit, Punika Ninyamasiri, Chanagun Chitmanat, Wanaporn Tapingkae, Einar Ringø, Hien Van Doan, Maria Ángeles Esteban

“…Immune response, measured by lysozyme, peroxidase activities, and alternative complement pathway activity (ACH50) in both skin mucus and serum, was also highest in the T4 group. …”
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Efficacy and Tolerance of Vascular Electrical Stimulation Therapy in the Management of Vaso-Occlusive Crises in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: A Phase II Single-Centre Randomiz... by Renée-Paule Botti, Sie Saïda Bokoum, Etienne L’Hermite, Dohoma Alexis Silue, Boidy Kouakou, Sarah Anastasie Bognini, Serge Arnaud Agoua, Edgar Mandeng Ma Linwa, Roméo Ayemou, Kouassi Gustave Koffi

“…These statistically significant results in the interventional arms suggest that VEST could be an alternative treatment of VOC in sickle cell patients.…”
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Strategic bioprocessing of A. protothecoides and C. sorokiniana using renewable feedstocks for targeted bioproduct and biodiesel generation by Eleni Krikigianni, Kyriakos Antoniadis, Paul Christakopoulos, Ulrika Rova, Leonidas Matsakas, Alok Patel

“…Beechwood hydrolysate, a renewable glucose alternative, produced an average of 4.1 g L-1 protein (C/N 5) and 3.5 g L-1 lipids (C/N 60) between YE and CSL. …”
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Evidence in Practice of Tissue Healing with Latex Biomembrane: Integrative Review by Suélia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury Rosa, Mário Fabrício Fleury Rosa, Marcos Augusto Moutinho Fonseca, Glécia Virgolino da Silva Luz, Carlos Federico Domínguez Avila, Aldira Guimarães Duarte Domínguez, Aldene Guimarães Duarte Dantas, Von Braun Richter

“…The LBM was characterized as a good therapeutic alternative in cases of wounds, including chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and PU, due to its relevant potential for wound healing stimulation, acceleration of cell tissue mending and revascularization, or the reestablishment of angiogenic functions (creation of new blood vessels). …”
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Prognostic Factors for Clinical Response in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients Treated by Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Lihui Wen, Myriam Labopin, Manuela Badoglio, Dandan Wang, Lingyun Sun, Dominique Farge-Bancel

“…However, some patients are refractory to conventional treatments and require alternative treatment options. The present study is aimed at identifying predictors of clinical response to allogeneic bone marrow-derived or umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell (BM-/UC-MSC) transplant in SLE. …”
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Synthesis of Mg-, Al- and Mg/Al-date palm fronds modified biochars: characterization and investigations on phosphorus adsorption characteristics by Jellali, Salah, Hadroug, Samar, Al-Wardy, Malik, Hamdi, Helmi,  Al-Sabahi, Jamal, Bekri, Imene, Al-Raeesi, Ahmed, Hamdi, Wissem,  Jeguirim, Mejdi

“…These P-loaded biochars have the potential to serve as promising fertilizers, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic counterparts.…”
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Density functional theory calculation for understanding the roles of biochar in immobilizing exchangeable Al3 + and enhancing soil quality in acidic soils by Debo He, Xinyi Liu, Dongni Hu, Ping Lei, Jinbo Zhang, Zhixin Dong, Bo Zhu

“…Therefore, exploring alternative and sustainable amendments is crucial. This study investigated the efficacy of biochar as a substitute for lime in reducing soil acidification and improving soil quality. …”
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Bayesian reinforcement learning models reveal how great-tailed grackles improve their behavioral flexibility in serial reversal learning experiments by Lukas, Dieter, McCune, Kelsey, Blaisdell, Aaron, Johnson-Ulrich, Zoe, MacPherson, Maggie, Seitz, Benjamin, Sevchik, August, Logan, Corina

“…We derive mathematical predictions that, during serial reversal learning experiments, individuals will gain the most rewards if they 1) increase their *rate of updating associations* between cues and the reward to quickly change to a new option after a reversal, and 2) decrease their *sensitivity* to their learned association to explore the alternative option after a reversal. We reanalyzed reversal learning data from 19 wild-caught great-tailed grackles (Quiscalus mexicanus), eight of whom participated in serial reversal learning experiment, and found that these predictions were supported. …”
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Efficacy and safety of ondansetron orally soluble pellicle for preventing moderate- to high-emetic risk chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting by Lu Sun, Jia Ma, Yajuan Zhou, Xiaofang Ying, Gai Liang, Guoliang Pi, Ying Li, Yan Luo, Jianping Bi, Hanping He, Yi Peng

“…Abstract Objective Ondansetron orally soluble pellicle can serve as an alternative option for preventing nausea and vomiting in patients who receive chemotherapy. …”
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