Meta-analysis of water stress impact on rice quality in China by Shuhui Han, Xianfeng Liu, David Makowski, Philippe Ciais

“…These results offer compelling evidence of the effect of water stress on rice quality in China, highlighting the significance of developing climate change adaptation strategies to ensure the maintenance of satisfactory rice quality in the future, thereby fostering the production of high-quality rice with high yield.…”
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Research on Small-Target Detection of Flax Pests and Diseases in Natural Environment by Integrating Similarity-Aware Activation Module and Bidirectional Feature Pyramid Network Mod... by Manxi Zhong, Yue Li, Yuhong Gao

“…To enhance the detection accuracy and generalization capability of the model, this paper first employs the Albumentations library for data augmentation, which strengthens the model’s adaptability to complex environments by enriching the diversity of training samples. …”
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Life History Parameters of the Invasive Cotton Mealybug <i>Phenacoccus solenopsis</i> on Tomato at Four Constant Temperatures by Ahlem Harbi, Khaled Abbes, Brahim Chermiti, Pompeo Suma

“…The data from this study provide valuable information for adapted pest management approaches against <i>P. solenopsis</i> on tomato crops.…”
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Dangerous Liaison: Helicobacter pylori, Ganglionitis, and Myenteric Gastric Neurons: A Histopathological Study by Liana Sticlaru, Florica Stăniceanu, Mirela Cioplea, Luciana Nichita, Alexandra Bastian, Gianina Micu, Cristiana Popp

“…Among these factors, gastric myenteric plexus and its potential adaptive changes in H. pylori infection received little attention. …”
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Development and validation of a risk prediction model for acute kidney injury in coronary artery disease by Ming Ye, Chang Liu, Duo Yang, Hai Gao

“…This model showed adaptability to subgroups and held the potential for early AKI alerts and personalized interventions, thereby enhancing patient care.…”
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Evaluating ecosystem multifunctionality in tree-based intercropping: a case study from southern Québec, Canada by David Rivest, Marc-Olivier Martin-Guay, Ève-Marie Hébert, Samuel Dulac, Alain Cogliastro, Audrey Maheu

“…This study investigates the multifunctionality of tree-based intercropping (TBI) systems, which integrate widely spaced rows of trees with agricultural crops and can be adapted to different climates. We assessed spatial gradients of 11 ES indicators based on field measurements taken at increasing distances from the tree rows within a temperate TBI system of 50 trees ha-1, aged 7 to 10 years. …”
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Enhancing water use efficiency and fruit quality in jujube cultivation: A review of advanced irrigation techniques and precision management strategies by Yingying Xing, Mengru Chen, Xiukang Wang

“…Jujube trees play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture in China's water-scarce regions due to their exceptional drought resistance and adaptability to arid environments. However, there is an urgent need to enhance water use efficiency and improve fruit quality in jujube cultivation to meet the growing agricultural demands. …”
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Next-generation sequencing and immuno-informatics for designing a multi-epitope vaccine against HSV-1-induced uveitis by He Cao, Zhi Cao, Yue Han, Jing Shan

“…In-silico immune simulations were performed to evaluate the vaccine’s potential to activate both innate and adaptive immune responses. Molecular docking simulations assessed the binding interactions between the multi-epitope vaccine and Toll-like receptor (TLR-9).ResultsThe selected epitopes demonstrated high conservancy, immunogenicity, and non-allergenicity. …”
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Expected annual minima from an idealized moving-average drought index by J. H. Stagge, K. Sung, K. Sung, I. F. Munyejuru, M. A. I. Haidar

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EXamining the feasibility of exerCisE to manage symptoms of Lupus (EXCEL): a protocol for a randomised controlled pilot study by John Reynolds, Katie Hesketh, Matthew Cocks, Megan Quickfall, Alex J Wadley, Scott Green, Jet Veldhuijzen Van Zanten

“…Introduction SLE is a chronic autoimmune disease that results in sustained hyperactivation of innate and adaptive immune cells and widespread inflammatory damage. …”
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A systemic approach to identifying sustainable community-based interventions for improving adolescent mental health: a participatory group model building and design protocol by Megan Keenan, Leanne Freeman, Ediane Santana de Lima, Katie Potter, Tim Hobbs, Ellis Ballard, Peter Fonagy

“…This paper sets out to define the approach and clarify the objectives these engagements aim to fulfil. The method adapts existing group model building (GMB) protocols for use in a community setting. …”
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Towards Equitable Diabetes Care: A Global Perspective on Quality Measurement Exchange by Alon Rasooly, Orly Manor, Ruitai Shao, Moriah E. Ellen, Nadav Davidovitch

“…Researchers in HICs and LMICs utilize knowledge from other countries, adapting to local contexts through various processes. …”
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Integrating vermicompost, black soldier fly, and inorganic fertilizers enhances corn growth and yield by Riri Dayang Sari Risman, Chutima Nonkhonman, Kiriya Sungthongwises

“…Pink waxy corn showed greater adaptability under low soil fertility conditions owing to better yield components than purple waxy corn when evaluated without fertilizers.…”
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Ethylene and expansin biosynthesis related genes polymorphism in local apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) cultivars from VIR Collection of plant genetic resources by I. N. Shamshin, A. V. Shlyavas, A. A. Trifonova, K. V. Boris, A. M. Kudryavtsev

“…Some of the cultivars are widely used in breeding programs for their ecological plasticity, increased adaptation to abiotic stress and disease resistance, still there have been no large-scale studies of these local cultivars for fruit storage ability. …”
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The terrestrial arthropods of Rapa Nui: A fauna dominated by non-native species by J. Judson Wynne, Francis G. Howarth, Darko D. Cotoras, Sergio Rothmann, Sergio Ríos, Carolina Valdez, Pedro Lazo Hucke, Cristian Villagra, Luis Flores-Prado

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A comparative evaluation of haematological and biochemical parameters of Nemipterus randalli and Pagellus erythrinus species living in Gökova Bay, Türkiye by Rifat Tezel, Ümit Acar, Sercan Yapıcı

“…This study provides important data about the physiological adaptations of haematological and biochemical blood parameters of the two species to environmental factors. …”
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Amplifying the Sensitivity of Electrospun Polyvinylidene Fluoride Piezoelectric Sensors Through Electrical Polarization Process for Low-Frequency Applications by Asra Tariq, Amir H. Behravesh, Muhammad Tariq, Ghaus Rizvi

“…Piezoelectric sensors convert mechanical stress into electrical charge via the piezoelectric effect, and when fabricated as fibers, they offer flexibility, lightweight properties, and adaptability to complex shapes for self-powered wearable sensors. …”
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Qatar residents' satisfaction for using the Doha Metro Rail System: An analysis for sustainable transportation by Larry C. Flores, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Maela Madel L. Cahigas, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Crisha Mae M. Cedron

“…To encourage commuters to use sustainable public transportation, it is imperative to design methods to assess public travel satisfaction concerning public transportation use as Qatar moves toward a sustainable public transportation system. An online adapted survey of 63 questions was completed by 319 residents of Qatar. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of PHAROS, a perioperative pharmaceutical management intervention for older adults – a qualitative interview study from the perspect... by Moritz Sebastian Schönfeld, Julia Rinke, Claudia Langebrake, Levente Kriston, Cynthia Olotu, Rainer Kiefmann, Corinna Bergelt

“…Conclusions Further studies should consider focusing on facilitators to pharmaceutical implementations such as transparent and clear communication structures between stakeholders, standardization of medication documentation, and intervention structures that are adapted to hospital workflows. Trial registration https://drks.de Identifier: DRKS00014621, this study was part of the PHAROS study.…”
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Analisis Beban Kerja Mental terhadap Aplikasi dengan Antarmuka Cerdas by Murein Miksa Mardhia, Choirul Bariyah

“…The frequency of work with applications and the level of technological adaptation are also predicted to affect workload. The results will be validated qualitatively from user experience testing in groups. …”
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