Adopting Positive Selection Technology and Improving Seed Quality in Smallholder Potato Farmers in South-Western Uganda. by Kajura, Tibanyendera Deo

“…Despite the importance of the crop there has been considerable reduction in yield to the current yield of 4.2 tons ha-1 by smallholder farmers which is far short of its potential on-station yields of over 25 t ha-1, mostly due to inadequate supplies of high quality seed that compels farmers to continuously use their own recycled seed with latent infections by bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), viruses and other tuber-borne pathogens. …”
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Assessing the role of genotype by environment interaction of winter wheat cultivars using envirotyping techniques in North China by Haiwang Yue, Yanbing Wang, Zhaoyang Chen, Jiashuai Zhu, Partha Pratim Behera, Pengcheng Liu, Haoxiang Yang, Jianwei Wei, Junzhou Bu, Xuwen Jiang, Xuwen Jiang, Wujun Ma

“…Accurate yield estimation depends on understanding the patterns of GEI in multi-environment trials (METs).MethodsFrom 2014 to 2018, continuous experiments were conducted in the Heilonggang region of the North China Plain (NCP), evaluating 71 winter wheat genotypes across 16 locations over five years. …”
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Size-controllable synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanorods via fluorine modulation: applications in dental adhesives for enhanced enamel remineralization by Linzhi Meng, Mengmeng Shu, Peng Mei, Yakun Liang, Lunguo Xia

“…Three groups of the composite adhesives could release Ca2+ and F− continuously. The group of 10 wt% F-doped HA nanorods with shorter lengths exhibited more mineral deposition and absorption of Ca²⁺ onto the adhesive and enamel surfaces. …”
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Climate change rivals fertilizer use in driving soil nitrous oxide emissions in the northern high latitudes: Insights from terrestrial biosphere models by Naiqing Pan, Hanqin Tian, Hao Shi, Shufen Pan, Josep G. Canadell, Jinfeng Chang, Philippe Ciais, Eric A. Davidson, Gustaf Hugelius, Akihiko Ito, Robert B. Jackson, Fortunat Joos, Sebastian Lienert, Dylan B. Millet, Stefan Olin, Prabir K. Patra, Rona L. Thompson, Nicolas Vuichard, Kelley C. Wells, Chris Wilson, Yongfa You, Sönke Zaehle

“…However, permafrost soil N2O emissions continued increasing attributable to climate warming; the interaction of climate warming and increasing CO2 concentrations on nitrogen and carbon cycling will determine future trends in NHL soil N2O emissions. …”
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β-synuclein in cerebrospinal fluid as a potential biomarker for distinguishing human prion diseases from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease by Bing Xu, Kang Xiao, Xiaoxi Jia, Rundong Cao, Donglin Liang, Ruhan A, Weiwei Zhang, Chunjie Li, Liping Gao, Cao Chen, Qi Shi, Xiaoping Dong

“…The Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis H test were employed to analyze two or more sets of continuous variables. Multiple linear regression was also performed to evaluate the factors for CSF β-syn levels. …”
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Pumpkin seed oil-loaded chitosan nanoparticles enhance growth, digestive enzymes, and immune response in whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei): Impacts on histopathology and survi... by El-Sayed Hemdan Eissa, Wesam Mohamed Salama, Samia Elbahnaswy, Mai A.M. El-Son, Zienab E. Eldin, Sara Amer, Layla A. Almutairi, Fatma Mohamed Ameen Khalil, Safia M.A. Bahshwan, Mada M. AL-Qurashi, Yasmin M. Abd El-Aziz, Moaheda E.H. Eissa, Aiman A. Alsaegh, Roshmon Thomas Mathew, El Sayed Taha Rizk

“…Shrimp were fed basal diets (control diets and 1 g of free nano chitosan; ChNPs) supplemented with ChNPs and different levels of ChNPs/PSO at 1 (ChNPs+PSO1), 1.5 (ChNPs+PSO1.5), and 2 (ChNPs+PSO2) mL/kg for a continuous 60 days period. At the end of the feeding trial, shrimp juveniles were exposed to V. parahaemolyticus. …”
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Epilepsy care pathway: The Finnish model by Reetta Kälviäinen, Zakarya Hadj‐Allal, Jarkko Kirjavainen, Reina Roivainen, Tarja Linnankivi, Jukka Peltola, Kai Eriksson, Salla Lamusuo, Tuire Lähdesmäki, Johanna Annunen, Päivi Vieira, Virpi Tarkiainen, Leena Jutila, Anni Saarela, Leena Kämppi, Liisa Metsähonkala, Eija Gaily, Niina Lähde, Jaana Antinmaa, Sini Erme, Anna‐Leena Pirttisalo, Jari Virolainen, Milla Ylijoki, Laura Kela, Jonna Komulainen‐Ebrahim, Paula Sorjonen, Finnish Severe Epilepsy Coordination Group

“…Results The Finnish epilepsy care pathway focuses on timely referrals, continuity of care and enhanced communication between healthcare providers at different levels of care. …”
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Clinical outcomes among HIV positive babies below 18 months of age, diagnosed under the Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) programme, India: a mixed-methods studyResearch in context by Suchit Kamble, Nilesh Gawde, Shilpa Bembalkar, Noopur Goel, Mohan Thorwat, Kalyani Nikhare, Sushmita Kamble, Radhika Brahme, Swapna Pawar, Harsh Kubavat, Bhawanisingh Kushwaha, Vinita Verma, Chinmoyee Das, Raman Gangakhedkar

“…Interpretation: Overall survival was good for those who continued on treatment, but mortality was high for those with poor immunological and clinical parameters. …”
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Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaomei Hui, Anhui Li, Sheng Chang, Aihua Wang, Lu Wang, Chao Li

“…Therefore, to reduce the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of PTEs especially As, continuous monitoring and control release of As into water resources through novel approaches is recommended.…”
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Forestry features of regionalization of forest reproductive material by Oleg Danchuk, Vasyl Blystiv, Zinovii Yurkiv, Vitaly Vovchanskyi

“…The most detailed regionalization has been developed in most countries for European beech, Scots pine, silver fir, and Norway spruce – forest-forming species that have a wide distribution area in the European part of the continent and are, at the same time, most widely represented in Ukraine. …”
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Identifikasi Gagal Ginjal Kronis dengan Mengimplementasikan Metode Support Vector Machine beserta K-Nearest Neighbour (SVM-KNN) by Alvin Tarisa Akbar, Novanto Yudistira, Achmad Ridok

“…Kidney failure is a situation where the kidneys experience a continuous decline in function which can result in the inability of the kidneys to function properly. …”
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Proficiency, Clarity, and Objectivity of Large Language Models Versus Specialists’ Knowledge on COVID-19's Impacts in Pregnancy: Cross-Sectional Pilot Study by Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Michèle Buchinger, Hisham Atwan, Ruba Tuma, Francesco Chirico, Lukasz Szarpak, Raymond Farah, Rola Khamisy-Farah

“…The study demonstrated the potential role of AI in supplementing health care knowledge, with a need for continuous updating and verification of AI knowledge bases. …”
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Analisis Faktor dan Metode untuk Menentukan Tipe Kulit Wajah: Tinjauan Literatur by Shinta Dewi Kusumaningrum, Izzati Muhimmah

“…Image data used as learning is in the form of digital images and microscopic images which are then processed using various feature extraction methods and then continued with skin type classification. The literature review process uses the scoping review method which identifies each literature in depth. …”
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Designing an Innovative Human Resources Model Based on Perceived Organizational Support Case Study of Qazvin's Government organizations by Hossein Rasouli, Morteza Mousakhani, Mahdi Alvani, parham azimi

“…They embody the questioning spirit and proactive nature of a vibrant workforce, which is critical to the organization's continual evolution. Effective initiation, sustained development, and strengthening of such innovative practices are not feasible without the solid foundation of both material and spiritual support as perceived by the employees. …”
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The role of Nazi organizations in German repatriation from the Baltic states (1939-1941) by Ingrida Jakubavičienė

“…In comparison with the repatriation from Latvia and Estonia, the Lithuanian German minority experienced hardship and suffered losses because the preparation continued for about two years (since October 1939 till March of 1941). …”
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Exploring the benefits and prescribing informations of combining East Asian herbal medicine with conventional medicine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review... by Hee-Geun Jo, Jihye Seo, Eunhye Baek, Donghun Lee

“…Background: Notwithstanding progress in conventional medicine (CM), the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) continues to be problematic due to factors such as limited patient response to treatment and restricted medication access. …”
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Are we serologically prepared against an avian influenza pandemic and could seasonal flu vaccines help us? by Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Javier Sánchez-Martínez, Carla Rodríguez-Crespo, Corina S. Concha-Santos, Marta Hernández, Silvia Rojo-Rello, Marta Domínguez-Gil, Ahmed Mostafa, Luis Martinez-Sobrido, Jose M. Eiros, Aitor Nogales

“…Due to the lack of population immunity in humans and ongoing evolution of AIV, there is a continuing risk that new IAV could emerge and rapidly spread worldwide, causing a pandemic, if the ability to transmit efficiently among humans was gained. …”
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Injectable Nanocomposite Hydrogel for Accelerating Diabetic Wound Healing Through Inflammatory Microenvironment Regulation by Chen Y, Li Y, Song H, Liu X, Zhang H, Jiang J, Liu H, Zhuo R, Cheng G, Fang J, Xu L, Qi Y, Sun D

“…Moreover, the pH-responsive MCC@ZIF-8@Cur hydrogel continuously releases Cur and Zn2+, mitigating inflammation, inducing M2 polarization of macrophages, and promoting angiogenesis. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Optimization of Empirical Antimicrobial Therapy for Febrile Neutropenia in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies by Cui Y, Liu X, Feng S

“…Timely, evidence-based empirical therapy remains critical for improving outcomes in FN, and continued advancements in antimicrobial strategies are essential to optimizing care for this high-risk patient population.Keywords: hematological malignancy, febrile neutropenia, multidrug-resistant bacteria, empirical antibiotic treatment, fever of unknown origin…”
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Engineering a live-attenuated porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus vaccine to prevent RNA recombination by rewiring transcriptional regulatory sequences by Liwei Li, Jinxia Chen, Zhengda Cao, Ziqiang Guo, Jiachen Liu, Yanjun Zhou, Guangzhi Tong, Fei Gao

“…However, owing to the wide variety of live vaccines, non-standard use, and the wild viruses prevalent on pig farms, new strains, generated via RNA recombination, are continuously emerging. Vaccine strains are also involved in PRRSV recombination, which leads to the emergence of new variants and alterations in virulence and pathogenesis. …”
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