The development of initial material of spring common wheat for breeding for resistance to stem rust (Puccinia graminis Pers. f. sp. tritici), uncluding race Ug99, in Russia by I. F. Lapochkina, O. A. Baranova, V. P. Shamanin, G. V. Volkova, N. R. Gainullin, A. V. Anisimova, D. N. Galinger, E. N. Lazareva, E. V. Gladkova, O. F. Vaganova

“…While developing hybrids with the spring mode of life, donor of resistance 113/00i-4 (Sr2, Sr36, Sr39, Sr40, Sr44, Sr47) and accession 145/05i, which is resistant to leaf rust under the conditions of the RF Central Region but susceptible to Ug99, were used for backcrossing, 137 individual plants with the homozygotic state of alleles of 2–5 genes of resistance to stem rust were selected from the obtained hybrid families F4–F5 and backcross progeny BC1F3-BC2F2-BC3F2 by means of molecular markers. …”
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Permanent Canine Morphometrics in the Saudi Arabian Population: A Sex-Based Comparison Using Mesiodistal and Cervicoincisal Widths by Sami Aldhuwayhi, Yahya Deeban, Angel Mary Joseph, Mohammed Ziauddeen Mustafa, Amar Ashok Thakare, Sara Alghamadi, Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni

“…Tooth 13 was found to have a higher mesiodistal width (8.12 ± 0.57 mm), while tooth 43 was observed to have a higher cervicoincisal width (9.3 ± 0.9 mm). …”
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Elbow rotation affects the accuracy of rotational formulas: validation of a modified method by Yong Liu, Xiaoju Liang, Jianping Sun, Jining Qu, Bohai Qi, Yating Yang, Qiang Jie

“…With MRCF, the mean error for internal rotation was 2.04° ± 1.67°, with a maximum of 6.09%; 68% of cases had an error under 3° and 94% under 5%. …”
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Biosynthesis and in-vitro characterizations of copper oxide nanoparticle using Mangifera indica seed kernel extract and assessment of pharmacological properties by Pranay Pramanik, Krishnendu Dakua, Trisha Kar, Ranabir Sahu, Tarun Kumar Dua, Gouranga Nandi, Sangita Dey, Anoop Kumar, Ritu Khanra, Paramita Paul

“…FTIR analysis inveterate the occurrence of phytochemicals in both the mango seed kernel extract as well as the nanoparticles, suggesting the kernel's potential as stabilizers, reducers, and capping agents. DPPH free radical scavenging assay indicated the CONPs to have mild antioxidant activity with IC50 of 453.72 μg/mL. …”
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The developing speciality coffee businesses of Bangkok, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia. A story of entrepreneurial passion and creativity? by Mark Azavedo, Art Gogatz

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ANTERİOR DİŞLİ VE DİŞSİZ BİREYLERDE NAZOPALATİN KANALIN KIBT İLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ by Elif Altun, Derya İçöz

“…D3 mesafesi muz, D5 mesafesi silindirik, D7 mesafesi huni şekilli kanallarda anlamlı olarak fazlaydı. …”
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Evaluation of the level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and lactate dehydrogenase in acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients by Raghad Yaarob Ahmed, Zainab Issam Al Hatem

“…After induction phase chemotherapy in B-cell ALL , there were a significant reduction noted for serum TNF-α (29.26 ± 18.648 ng/l) and LDH levels (245.47 ± 154.592 IU/l) and a significant decrease in the percentage of blasts cells (0.07 ± 0.060).also in T-cell ALL there were a significant reduction noted for serum TNF-a (26.00 ± 11.135 ng/l) serum LDH (347.66 ± 160.300 IU/l) and percentage of blasts cells in bone marrow (0.06 ± 0.046). …”
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Strength deterioration mechanism of horizontal stratified cemented tailings backfill under uniaxial compression by Shuaijun Chen, Aibing Jin, Yiqing Zhao, Zhongshu Wang, Youmei Zheng

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“But how true that is, I do not know”: the influence of written sources on the medicinal use of fungi across the western borderlands of the former Soviet Union by Julia Prakofjewa, Matteo Sartori, Raivo Kalle, Łukasz Łuczaj, Małgorzata Karbarz, Giulia Mattalia, Povilas Šarka, Baiba Prūse, Nataliya Stryamets, Martin Anegg, Natalia Kuznetsova, Valeria Kolosova, Olga Belichenko, Muhammad Abdul Aziz, Andrea Pieroni, Renata Sõukand

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Development of the Chinese Dual Auroral Radar Network and Preliminary Results by Jiaojiao Zhang, Ailan Lan, Jingye Yan, Xiang Deng, Wei Wang, Hang Li, Lingchen Sun, Ying Nan, Xiaochao Song, Chi Wang

“…Abstract Led by the National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, we have built a Chinese dual auroral radar network in northern China, which is called the CN‐DARN. The CN‐DARN consists of three pairs of high‐frequency coherent scattering radar facilities and is one of the key parts of the Chinese Meridian Project Phase II. …”
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Soil Acidobacterial 16S rRNA Gene Sequences Reveal Subgroup Level Differences between Savanna-Like Cerrado and Atlantic Forest Brazilian Biomes by Elisa C. P. Catão, Fabyano A. C. Lopes, Janaína F. Araújo, Alinne P. de Castro, Cristine C. Barreto, Mercedes M. C. Bustamante, Betania F. Quirino, Ricardo H. Krüger

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Association of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) Polymorphisms with Asthma Risk: A Meta-Analysis by Fenfang Zou, Jianpeng Zhang, Guoan Xiang, Hongbin Jiao, Hongmei Gao

“…For the Arg668Gln, rs17577 polymorphism, a high significant association was observed in the dominant model comparison (OR = 1.65, 95% CI = 1.28–2.11, I2 = 22.50%, PZ=0), recessive model comparison (OR = 2.40, 95% CI = 1.23–4.72, I2 = 0%, PZ=0.011), homozygote genotype comparison (OR = 2.69, 95% CI = 1.36–5.33, I2 = 0%, PZ=0.004), and allelic genetic model (OR = 1.59, 95% CI = 1.29–1.97, I2 = 36.9%, PZ=0). …”
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Standardization in the management of gram-negative bloodstream infections after implementation of a clinical care guideline at a large academic, safety-net institution: a quasi-exp... by Michael A. Deaney, Katherine C. Shihadeh, Alexandra Craig, Margaret M. Cooper, Paul D. Paratore, Timothy C. Jenkins

“…More patients received 7 days of therapy (12.9%–58%, P < .01), oral antibiotic transitions increased (57.8% vs 72.2%, P < .05), and guideline-concordant oral antibiotic selection was high. …”
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Effects of Light Intensity and Irrigation Method on Growth, Quality, and Anthocyanin Content of Red Oak Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> var. <i>cripspa</i> L.) Cultivated in a Plant... by Thanit Ruangsangaram, Pariyanuj Chulaka, Kriengkrai Mosaleeyanon, Panita Chutimanukul, Michiko Takagaki, Na Lu

“…Under the 400 µmol m⁻² s⁻¹ light intensity with non-circulating irrigation (400N-C), plants displayed the lowest lightness (L*) at 40.7, increased redness (a*) to −7.4, and reduced yellowness (b*) to 11.0. …”
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环境丰容对上海动物园圈养小熊猫(<i>Ailurus fulgens</i>)行为分配的 影响 by 刘群秀 张 姝 何维光 夏菊兴

“…小熊猫的昼间行为通常以休息(<i>x^-</i>=34.0%,<i>SD</i>=10.9%)、取食(<i>x^-</i>=13.4%,<i>SD</i>=5.0%)和攀爬行为(<i>x^-</i>=10.2%,<i>SD</i>=4.1%)为主,通过开展环境丰容,休息行为(<i>x^-</i>=21.2%,<i>SD</i>=12.4%)显著减少(<i>P</i><0.05),取食(<i>x^-</i>=19.3%,<i>SD</i>=4.6%)和攀爬行为(<i>x^-</i>=16.7%,<i>SD</i>=5.4%)显著增加(<i>P</i><0.05)。小熊猫的移动行为由5.1%显著增加至8.4%(<i>P</i><0.05),刻板行为由4.8%显著减少至1.1%(<i>P</i><0.05)。…”
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Comparing different montages of transcranial direct current stimulation on dual-task walking and cortical activity in chronic stroke: double-blinded randomized controlled trial by Pei-Ling Wong, Yea-Ru Yang, Shun-Chang Tang, Shih-Fong Huang, Ray-Yau Wang

“…Results The bilateral tDCS (p = 0.017) and cathodal tDCS (p = 0.010) improved the CDT walking speed more than sham group. …”
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Evaluation and Adjustment of Precipitable Water Vapor Products from FY-4A Using Radiosonde and GNSS Data from China by Xiangping Chen, Yifei Yang, Wen Liu, Changzeng Tang, Congcong Ling, Liangke Huang, Shaofeng Xie, Lilong Liu

“…The overall results indicate a significant consistency between FY-4A PWV and RS PWV as well as GNSS PWV, with mean biases of 7.21 mm and −8.85 mm, and root mean square errors (RMSEs) of 7.03 mm and 3.76 mm, respectively. …”
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Exploring the Variability in Acute Glycemic Responses to Exercise in Type 2 Diabetes by Tasuku Terada, Alanna Friesen, Baljot S. Chahal, Gordon J. Bell, Linda J. McCargar, Normand G. Boulé

“…Results. Overall, the mean CapBG was lowered by 1.9 mmol/L (P<0.001) with the change ranging from −8.9 to +2.7 mmol/L. …”
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The Effects of Trenbolone Supplementation on The Extremity Bones in Running Rats by Ali Sarı, Sefa Lök

“…The mean humerus length was found as 24.93 ± 0.59 in the rats in Group T, 24.96±0.68 in Group E, 25.33±0.81 in Group TE, and 25.29±0.77 in Group C (controls). Examining the mean humerus lengths of Groups T, E, TE and C; the mean humerus length in Group T was numerically higher than that of the Groups E, TE and C, although the difference was not statistically significant (F:0.608; p:0.355). …”
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Health Literacy, Label Comprehension, and Consumer Perceptions of Quasi-Drug Information Among Korean Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ko Y, Kim HJ, Lee SM

“…Older age (60– 69 years, AOR = 5.97, 95% CI: 1.74– 20.48) and adequate HL (AOR = 28.54, 95% CI: 9.68– 84.15) positively influenced comprehension. …”
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