Effects of subclinical mastitis on automatic milking system data, hematological and biochemical parameters, and milk composition in Holstein cows by Mooyoung Jung, Seogjin Kang, Eunjeong Jeon, Dong-Hyun Lim, Donghyeon Kim, Jin San Moon, Sang-Hwan Hyun, Seungmin Ha

“…Methods Thirty-two Holstein cows were divided into two groups according to somatic cell counts (SCC) from AMS and milk composition analysis and the California mastitis test (CMT): healthy cows (controls [CON], n = 16, SCC <500×103 cells/mL and negative for CMT) and cows with subclinical mastitis (SCM, n=16, SCC ≥500×103 cells/mL and positive for CMT). …”
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Bacteriospermia and Sperm Quality of Cryopreserved Bull Semen Used in Artificial Insemination of Cows in South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia by Abadi Amare Reda, Gizat Almaw, Solomon Abreha, Wedajo Tadeg, Belege Tadesse

“…A total of 309 cryopreserved straws of semen from the Holstein Friesian (HF)-cross bull (n = 180 straws) and pure Jersey bull (n = 129 straws) were investigated. …”
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Effect of Irradiation on Quality of Vacuum-Packed Spicy Beef Chops by Liming Zhao, Yin Zhang, Siya Guo, Wei Xiong, Hu Xia, Wenlong Liu, Zhongli Pan, Chandrasekar Venkitasamy

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Prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among HIV-infected adults at the time of ART initiation at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: a r... by Agazhe Aemro, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Mulugeta Wassie, Basazinew Chekol

“…Objective The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors at the time of antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation among HIV-infected adults at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.Methods An institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted among 473 patients’ charts enrolled from 2014 to 2018 at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. …”
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Effect of Foliar Spraying with Boron and Ascorbic Acid on Growth and Yield Traits of Chili Pepper Grown in Plastic House by Adnan Ghazi Salman Al-nussirawi, Wasam Habeib Altamimi, Jamal Nathir Naji

“…This study evaluated the effect of foliar spraying with boron (0, 50, and 100 mg L-1) and ascorbic acid (0, 100, and 200 mg L-1) on the growth and yield of chili pepper plants grown in a plastic house. The treatment spraying boron at a rate of 100 mg L-1 had significantly better results in terms of relative chlorophyll content in leaves, main stem diameter, plant height, branch count, leaf count, fruit count, fruit weight, and plant yield (48.23 Spad, 21.02 mm, 70.02 cm, 4.500 branches, 156.81 leaves, 74.88 fruits, 19.00 g, and 1492.5 g plant-1 respectively). …”
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Quality Parameters of Juice Obtained from Hydroponically Grown Tomato Processed with High Hydrostatic Pressure or Heat Pasteurization by Maja Jeż, Wioletta Błaszczak, Kamila Penkacik, Ryszard Amarowicz

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The Utility of Non-Invasive Nasal Positive Pressure Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Near Drowning Patients by June Hyeong Kim, Kyung Hoon Sun, Yong Jin Park

“…Purpose Near drowning refers to immediate survival after asphyxia due to submersion or immersion in water, which is a crucial public safety problem worldwide. …”
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Validation of a Model Estimating the Budget Impact of Video Capsule Endoscopy for Surveillance of Crohn’s Disease in an Italian Center by Rhodri Saunders, Carlo Calabrese, Dania Gelli, Jason Davis, Rafael Torrejon Torres

“…**Background:** Crohn's disease is a chronic ailment affecting the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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Demographic disparities in access to COVID-19 clinical trial sites across the United States: a geospatial analysis by Raphael Cuomo, Tiana McMann, Qing Xu, Zhuoran Li, Joshua Yang, Julie Hsieh, Christine Lee, Milena Lolic, Richardae Araojo, Tim Mackey

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Nutritional properties, lipid oxidation, microbial growth, and sensory evaluation of beef burgers enriched with garden cress seeds powder by Huriyyah A. I. Almusawi, Randah Miqbil Alqurashi, Heba I. Mohamed, Abdelrahman R. Ahmed

“…The peroxide values and aerobic counts in beef burgers increased significantly (p < 0.05) over time during storage but, significantly decreased (p < 0.05) with increasing the percentage of garden cress seeds. …”
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Temporal Changes in Plasmodium Falciparum Genetic Diversity and Multiplicity of Infection Across Three Areas of Varying Malaria Transmission Intensities in Uganda. by Mwesigwa, Alex, Kiwuwa, Steven M., Musinguzi, Benson, Kawalya, Hakiim, Katumba, James Davis, Baguma, Andrew, Mutuku, Irene M., Adebayo, Ismail Abiola, Nsobya, Samuel L., Byakika‐Kibwika, Pauline, Kalyango, Joan N., Karamagi, Charles, Nankabirwa, Joaniter I.

“…This study investigated temporal changes in P. falciparum genetic diversity and MOI across three sites with varying malaria transmission intensities. …”
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Temporal changes in Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection across three areas of varying malaria transmission intensities in Uganda by Alex Mwesigwa, Steven M. Kiwuwa, Benson Musinguzi, Hakiim Kawalya, James Davis Katumba, Andrew Baguma, Irene M. Mutuku, Ismail Abiola Adebayo, Samuel L. Nsobya, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Joan N. Kalyango, Charles Karamagi, Joaniter I. Nankabirwa

“…This study investigated temporal changes in P. falciparum genetic diversity and MOI across three sites with varying malaria transmission intensities. …”
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Liver Enzymes Abnormalities among Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Experienced and HAART Naïve HIV-1 Infected Patients at Debre Tabor Hospital, North West Ethiopia: A Comparati... by Melashu Balew Shiferaw, Ketema Tafess Tulu, Amtatachew Moges Zegeye, Amarech Asratie Wubante

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Evaluation of Treatment Patterns and Maintenance Dose Titration Among Patients With Crohn’s Disease Initiating Biologics With 3 Years of Follow-Up by Ruizhi Zhao, Zhijie Ding, Parul Gupta, Laurence Gozalo, Robert Bruette, Victor M. Johnson, Keshia Maughn, Yihang Liu, Sumesh Kachroo

“…**Background:** There is limited real-world evidence on treatment patterns of patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) initiating biologics with an extensive follow-up period. …”
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Comparative Studies on Cellular Behaviour of Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus Linn. cv. Grenadin) Grown In Vivo and In Vitro for Early Detection of Somaclonal Variation by Jamilah Syafawati Yaacob, Rosna Mat Taha, Arash Khorasani Esmaeili

“…The present study deals with the cytological investigations on the meristematic root cells of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus Linn.) grown in vivo and in vitro. Cellular parameters including the mitotic index (MI), chromosome count, ploidy level (nuclear DNA content), mean cell and nuclear areas, and cell doubling time (Cdt) were determined from the 2 mm root tip segments of this species. …”
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Supplementation of Multistrain Probiotics Improves Milk Production, Blood Metabolites, Digestibility, and Rectal Microbiota during the Prepartum and Early Lactation Stages in Cross... by Mohamed S. Ayyat, Usama M. Abdel Monem, Gamal Abdel-Rahman, Adel Ibrahim Hussein, Hamdy A. El-Nagar, Wael M. Wafa, Samir Mahgoub, Adham A. Al-Sagheer

“…The populations of lactobacillus, bacillus, and total bacterial count increased due to MPF administration, while the count of Clostridium, Salmonella, E. coli, and coliforms decreased in MPF-fed cows. …”
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Effect of Biodegradable Mulch and Different Synthetic Mulches on Growth and Yield of Field-Grown Small-Fruited Tomato (<i>Lycopersicon esculentum</i> Mill.) by Katarzyna Adamczewska-Sowińska, Joanna Bykowy, Janina Jaworska

“…Compared to the control, the use of black, red, and aluminum PE films and brown PP resulted in a 7.2% increase in plant height. …”
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The Benefits of Adding Sulfur and Urea to a Concentrate Mixture on the Utilization of Feed, Rumen Fermentation, and Milk Production in Dairy Cows Supplemental Fresh Cassava Root by Phussorn Sumadong, Sarong So, Anusorn Cherdthong

“…Fresh cassava root was given to each cow on a daily basis at a rate of 15 g DM/kg of BW. …”
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Lymphopenia Is Associated with Gross Target Volumes and Fractions in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Treated with External Beam Radiation Therapy and Also Indicates Worse Overall... by Hai-Ge Zhang, Ping Yang, Tao Jiang, Jian-Ying Zhang, Xue-Juan Jin, Yong Hu, Jing Sun, Shi-Suo Du, Zhao-Chong Zeng

“…Methods. Total lymphocyte counts were collected from 184 HCC patients treated by radiotherapy (RT) with complete follow-up. …”
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Impact of a new case-based payment scheme on volume distribution across public hospitals in Zhejiang, China: does ‘Same disease, same price’ matter by Meiteng Yu, Jing Liu, Tao Zhang

“…Conclusion This new case-based payment scheme may worsen the disproportionate distribution of service volume across hospitals of different levels. While “same disease, same price” shows potential benefits, further evidence is needed to assess its effectiveness in promoting HMS. …”
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