Increasing exposure of cotton growing areas to compound drought and heat events in a warming climate by Shengli Liu, Wei Zhang, Tongtong Shi, Tong Li, Hui Li, Guanyin Zhou, Zhanbiao Wang, Xiongfeng Ma

“…Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is a critical source of natural fiber and cottonseed oil for humans, yielding substantial economic benefits globally. However, the susceptibility of cotton cultivation to compound drought and heat events (CDHEs) brings significant threats to cotton productivity. …”
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Rebuilding Soil Ecosystems for Improved Productivity in Biosolarized Soils by Laura Ney, Dorcas Franklin, Kishan Mahmud, Miguel Cabrera, Dennis Hancock, Mussie Habteselassie, Quint Newcomer, Brendan Fatzinger

“…We also found that kale grown with lower rates of N (50 kg·ha−1), applied as compost plus LEM, had the greatest magnesium leaf content and were more economically efficient while producing an equally abundant and nutritious food.…”
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The Impact of Diabetes on the Development and Progression of Lower Leg Ulcers by Ronelsys Martínez Martínez, Jenny Olivia Caicedo Rodríguez, Flor Betzabet Morocho Quinchuela

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> ulcers of the lower extremities are a significant medical, social and economic problem worldwide. The prevalence of these ulcers, their relationship with diabetes and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in their treatment are discussed.…”
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Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds Using the Value-Based DEA Method by Khadijeh Ghaziyani, Seyede Fatemeh Bagheri, Babak Ejlali

“…Originality/Value: The issue is related to the events that have taken place in the country, which are strongly affected by the economic recession and the banking system, which mainly include sanctions and the global financial crisis and liquidity fluctuations and exchange rate fluctuations; therefore, the conclusions in this study will be potentially valuable for fund managers and investors.…”
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Anti-HBs Positivity Related to Past HBV Infection and Vaccination in Older Adults in Polish Population—Cohort-Based Study by Katarzyna Zięba, Kacper Jagiełło, Joanna Musialik, Łukasz Wierucki, Adam Hajduk, Małgorzata Mossakowska, Jerzy Chudek

“…The survey was performed in 2018–2019 and included medical and socio-economic questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and comprehensive geriatric assessment. …”
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The Global Burden of Emerging and Re-Emerging Orbiviruses in Livestock: An Emphasis on Bluetongue Virus and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus by Shanta Barua, Eaftekhar Ahmed Rana, M. Asaduzzaman Prodhan, Syeda Hasina Akter, Jully Gogoi-Tiwari, Subir Sarker, Henry Annandale, Debbie Eagles, Sam Abraham, Jasim M. Uddin

“…These diseases cause significant economic impacts including morbidity, mortality, reduced production, high management costs, and the disruption of international trade. …”
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A Study on Multi-Scale Behavior Recognition of Dairy Cows in Complex Background Based on Improved YOLOv5 by Zheying Zong, Zeyu Ban, Chunguang Wang, Shuai Wang, Wenbo Yuan, Chunhui Zhang, Lide Su, Ze Yuan

“…Efficient and accurate recognition of dairy cow behaviors is crucial for timely monitoring of their health status and enhancing the economic efficiency of farms. To address the challenges posed by complex scenarios and significant variations in target scales in dairy cow behavior recognition within group farming environments, this study proposes an enhanced recognition method based on YOLOv5. …”
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Comparison of Fecundity and Gall-Forming of the Horned-Gall Aphid, <i>Schlechtendalia chinensis</i> (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Different Populations by Xin Xu, Zhaohui Shi, Chang Tong, Shuxia Shao, Hongyuan Wei, Zixiang Yang

“…The horned-gall aphid, <i>Schlechtendalia chinensis</i>, is the most economically valuable Chinese gallnut aphid species, playing a decisive role in the production of Chinese gallnuts. …”
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Comprehensive assessment of the varietal fund of quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) in the conditions of Krasnodar region by T. G. Prichko, L. D. Chalaya, N. V. Mozhar

“…The article presents a selection of parental pairs, taking into account their biologically and economically valuable traits: Ispolinskaya (yield of large fruits); Cаunchi 8 (fruit quality); Zolotistaya and Muskatnaya (yield, high winter hardiness and drought resistance); and Kubanskaya (tree growth restraint). …”
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Telemedicine in home enteral nutrition: a structured survey exploring acceptability, preferences and experiences among patients by Ya Ma, Xuemei Li, Qian You, Wen Hu, Zhiyong Rao, Yanru Deng, Yiyao Zhang, Lei Shi

“…Conclusions HENST is a economic beneficial visit model, with high satisfaction. …”
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Thermal Development, Mortality, and Fertility of an Apulian Strain of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> at Different Temperatures by Nuray Baser, Luca Rossini, Gianfranco Anfora, Kürşat Mustafa Temel, Stefania Gualano, Emanuele Garone, Franco Santoro

“…This species is responsible for several economic losses in soft fruit cultivations, develops on ripening fruits, and has the capability to quickly adapt to new territories and climates, closing multiple generations per year. …”
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Post-craniotomy infections: A point-by-point approach by Giovanni Carone, Marta Bonada, Evelyn Gisell Belotti, Eugenia D'Angeli, Annica Piccardi, Fabio Martino Doniselli, Guido Gubertini, Cecilia Casali, Francesco DiMeco, Massimiliano Del Bene

“…Introduction: Post-craniotomy neurosurgical infections (PCNIs) significantly challenge daily neurosurgical practice, affecting patient outcomes and imposing economic burdens on healthcare systems. Despite advances in surgical techniques and infection control protocols, PCNIs still contribute to surgical-related morbidity and mortality. …”
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Encouragement of the Personnel of the State Labor Service of Ukraine to Implement International Experience within Labor Protection Management by O. A. Lukianykhina, V. O. Lukianykhin, I. V. Kolesnyk, K. О. Khamlyka

“…The subject matter of the research of the motives of state officials are socio-economic and legal relations that arise in the process of improving the activities of the State Labor Service of Ukraine (SLS) in the field of “Labor Protection”. …”
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Morphometric characteristics of organs of female chickens (Pazo de Vilane) supplemented with Curcuma longa by D. F. Maldonado Arias, J. M. Mira-Naranjo, D. I. Cajamarca Carrazco, J. I. García-Guerra, M. F. Baquero-Tapia, M. E. Sánchez-Salazar, E. M. Melendres-Medina, A. N. Montalvan-Cobo, S. A. Guamán-Rivera

“…Abstract The breeding and exploitation of chickens at the backyard or commercial family level is an activity of great economic relevance for families in Ecuador. In addition to providing protein of high biological value for food security, it revalues local food resources that could provide productive benefits. …”
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Multi-omics analysis of hexaploid triticale that show molecular responses to salt stress during seed germination by Dongxia Wang, Jiedong Li, Shiming Li, Jiongjie Fu, Baolong Liu, Baolong Liu, Baolong Liu, Dong Cao, Dong Cao, Dong Cao

“…The development of a salt-tolerant hexaploid triticale cultivar offers an economical and efficient solution for utilizing marginal land. …”
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Phylogenetic and Comparative Genomics Study of <i>Cephalopina titillator</i> Based on Mitochondrial Genomes by Huaibing Yao, Wanpeng Ma, Zhanqiang Su, Yuanyuan Yan, Yang Li, Weidong Cui, Jie Yang, Faqiang Zhan, Min Hou

“…Camel bot fly (<i>Cephalopina titillator</i>) larvae cause myiasis in domesticated and wild camels, resulting in significant economic losses to the camel industry and posing a serious global public health concern. …”
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Caregiving experiences of family caregivers of disabled middle-aged and older adults enrolled in long-term care insurance: a qualitative study by Yitong Liu, Wenkun Xu, Zhuoya Yang, Yaning Wang, Rujian Lu, Yuexia Gao, Yaqin Zhong

“…Results The results revealed a total of five major themes with thirteen sub-themes including: (1) caregiver fatigue (i.e. heavy daily care tasks, and lack of rest); (2) emotional stress (helplessness and depression, and isolated and alone); (3) perceived benefits of caregiving (emotional connection, and a new outlook on life); (4) more expectations for LTCI (expect respite care, expect medical care facilities, expect longer service duration and frequency, and expect more economic subsidies); and (5) positive evaluations of LTCI (provide psychological support, reduce the burden of care, and professional care services). …”
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THE MORPHOGENIC POTENTIAL OF SIBERIAN POTATO CULTIVARS IN TISSUE CULTURES by S. M. Ibragimova, A. V. Romanova, G. Kh. Myzgina, A. V. Kochetov

“…It is prone to several pathogenic fungi, viruses, and bacteria, which cause severe economic loss every year. Recent advances in plant  biotechnology have made it possible to produce resistant cultivars by plant genome editing. …”
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Machine Learning Model Reveals Land Use and Climate’s Role in Caatinga Wildfires: Present and Future Scenarios by Rodrigo N. Vasconcelos, Mariana M. M. de Santana, Diego P. Costa, Soltan G. Duverger, Jefferson Ferreira-Ferreira, Mariana Oliveira, Leonardo da Silva Barbosa, Carlos Leandro Cordeiro, Washington J. S. Franca Rocha

“…Future research should incorporate additional variables, such as vegetation recovery and socio-economic factors, to refine predictions. This study provides critical insights for targeted fire management and land use planning, promoting the sustainable conservation of the Caatinga under changing climatic conditions.…”
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Need and utilization of primary health care among long-term unemployed Finns by Jan Klavus, Leena Forma, Jussi Partanen, Pekka Rissanen

“…Results: The analyses indicated that the utilization of primary health care services among the long-term unemployed varied with respect to gender, self-rated health status and economic situation, place of residence, marital status and duration of unemployment. …”
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