A Series of Novel Alleles of <i>Ehd2</i> Modulating Heading and Salt Tolerance in Rice by Peng Xu, Shulei Hao, Xiaoxia Wen, Guifang Ma, Qinqin Yang, Ling Liu, Galal Bakr Anis, Yingxin Zhang, Lianping Sun, Xihong Shen, Qunen Liu, Daibo Chen, Yongbo Hong, Yuyu Chen, Xiaodeng Zhan, Shihua Cheng, Liyong Cao, Weixun Wu

“…In this study, a series of mutants (<i>elh5</i> to <i>elh12</i>) exhibiting extremely late heading under both long-day (LD) and short-day (SD) conditions were identified from an ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) mutant library. …”
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Effect of maternal height on the risk of caesarean section in singleton births: evidence from a large-scale survey in India by Himanshu Chaurasia, Strong P Marbaniang, Hemkhothang Lhungdim

“…Our findings could be used to argue for policies that target stunting in infant girls and avoid unnecessary CS, as there is potential effect on growth during adolescence and early adulthood, with the goal to increase their adult heights, thereby lowering their risk of CS and adverse delivery outcomes.…”
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The effect of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on total antioxidant capacity (TAC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and interleukin-6 levels in underweight pregnant women by Salmon Charles Siahaan, Budi Santoso, Kanti Ismayani, Natalia Yuwono, Mohd Aznan Md Aris

“…A strong and positive correlation (r = 0.718) was observed between the increased TAC and SOD levels. DHA influenced both TAC and IL-6, with a significant relationship between TAC and IL-6 (p < 0.01). …”
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Developing a Transparent Anaemia Prediction Model Empowered With Explainable Artificial Intelligence by Muhammad Sajid Farooq, Muhammad Hassan Ghulam Muhammad, Oualid Ali, Zahid Zeeshan, Muhammad Saleem, Munir Ahmad, Sagheer Abbas, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Taher M. Ghazal

“…The proposed model, significantly, represents exceptional growth in the healthcare sector and helps in bridging the gap between predictive performance and clinical interpretability, thus improving patient care and disease management strategies. …”
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Association between male involvement during antenatal care and use of maternal health services in Mwanza City, Northwestern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study by Clara C Natai, Neema Gervas, Frybert M Sikira, Beatrice J Leyaro, Juma Mfanga, Mashavu H. Yussuf, Sia E Msuya

“…In Tanzania information is limited regarding influence of male involvement during ANC on utilisation of maternal health services.Objectives To determine the effect of male involvement during ANC on use of maternal health services in Mwanza, Tanzania.Design A cross-sectional study conducted from June to July 2019.Setting This study was conducted at seven randomly selected health facilities providing reproductive, maternal and child health (RCH) services in Mwanza City.Participants Included 430 postpartum women who delivered 1 year prior to the study and attending for RCH services (growth monitoring, vaccination, postpartum care).Outcome measures 4 or more ANC visits, skilled birth attendant (SBA) use during childbirth and postnatal care (PNC) utilisation 48 hours after delivery.Methods Interviews and observation of the women’s ANC card were used to collect data. …”
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The quality of academic life and its relationship with academic passion among university students by Rasha Bassiouni Al-Desouki, Mohamed Sayed Abdellatif, Abdelfattah Issa Idris, Ahmed F. A. Mohammed

“…BACKGROUND: At a time prioritizing the comprehensive growth and welfare of university students, grasping the profound importance of both the quality of academic life and the intricacies of academic passion emerges as crucial for educators, administrators, and policymakers. …”
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Assessing the application of adapted theory of planned behaviour in predicting postpartum family planning intentions in a pragmatic randomized control trial in Western Kenya. by Morris Senghor Shisanya, Mary Kipmerewo, Everlyne Morema, Collins Ouma

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>In developing countries like Kenya, addressing the high population growth rate necessitates a focus on early Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) use. …”
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INNOVATIONS IN THE USE OF ACIDIFIERS: MODERN SOLUTIONS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASPECTS by I. Chernega, L. Fihurska, B. Iegorov, A. Makarynska, O. Tsiundyk

“…The results of tests are presented, which showed that the use of feed acidifier in feeding young pigs has a significant effect on biochemical blood parameters, meat quality and animal growth rate. Other data showed that adding acidifiers to the diet of broiler chickens contributed to an increase in survival, leads to feed savings while increasing productivity. …”
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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

“…The review systematically examines precise irrigation management practices tailored to the critical growth stages of jujube trees. Key findings indicate that the adoption of precise irrigation strategies, such as drip and micro-irrigation, minimizes water waste and effectively meets the specific water requirements of jujube trees. …”
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ILN-YOLOv8: A Lightweight Image Recognition Model for Crimped Wire Connectors by Xiaojian Zhou, Jicheng Kan, Nur Fatin Liyana Mohd Rosely, Xu Duan, Jiajing Cai, Zihan Zhou

“…With the rapid growth of China&#x2019;s new energy vehicle industry, the quality of crimped wire connectors directly impacts the performance of wiring harnesses, which are critical to the overall vehicle quality. …”
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INCREASING VALUE-BASED COMPANY POTENTIAL: THE GROUNDS OF A FULL-SCALE ASSESSMENT by Romans Dyakons, Vsevolods Karajevs, Rostislavs Kopitovs

“…This combination permits the unlocking of the organisation's growth potential in a novel environment through the synchronisation of performance standards and efficiency metrics. …”
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Everything feels just a little heavier, more wrought with implications, you know? – a mixed-methods study examining lifestyle behaviors, health, and well-being of pregnant and post... by Sara Dube, Muhammad Asim, Jennifer Gonzalez, Gracia Dala, Michelle L. Wright, Megan J. Gray, Linda G. Kahn, Deborah Jacobvitz, Elizabeth M. Widen

“…Of those who completed both pregnancy and postpartum interviews (n = 8), all reported anxiety during both periods; however, those who delivered in Spring 2020 experienced more anxiety surrounding delivery and less social support than those who delivered in Summer 2020, who reported less anxiety surrounding hospital birth and greater social support, particularly after delivery. …”
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Satisfaction and Preferences for Infusion Therapies in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease—Patient Perspective by Julia Węgrzynek-Gallina, Tomasz Chmiela, Michał Borończyk, Aleksandra Buczek, Patrycja Hudzińska, Hubert Bigajski, Damian Waksmundzki, Justyna Gawryluk, Joanna Siuda

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> The rapid growth of the number of advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients has caused a significant increase in the use of device-aided therapies (DATs), including levodopa–carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) and continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion (CSAI). …”
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Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism by S. Pathmanathan, S. D. N. De Silva, M. Sumanatilleke, D. Lokuhetty, U. V. V. Ranathunga

“…A 64-year-old postmenopausal woman with a history of hypertension, thyrotoxicosis, and poorly controlled diabetes on multiple oral hypoglycaemic agents presented with gradual onset progressive excessive hair growth without any virilizing features. On examination, she did not have Cushingnoid features or clitoromegaly. …”
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Prevalence of foodborne zoonotic pathogens in milk and milk products along the water buffalo milk value chain in Bangladesh by Shuvo Singha, Gerrit Koop, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Fabrizio Ceciliani, Md. Matiar Rahman Howlader

“…Avoiding plastic containers and dirty clothes for cleaning milk containers may help reduce contamination in the buffalo milk value chain. …”
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Effects of ambient air pollutants on cardiovascular disease hospitalization admission by L. Salvaraji, R. Avoi, M.S. Jeffree, S. Saupin, H.R. Toha, S.B. Shamsudin

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Air pollution is associated with population growth and economic advancement. Severe cardiovascular complications that require extensive medical service are aggravated by air pollutants. …”
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Long-term outcome of photodynamic therapy with hexyl aminolevulinate, 5-aminolevulinic acid nanoemulsion and methyl aminolevulinate for low-risk Basal Cell Carcinomas by M. Salmivuori, M. Grönroos, T. Tani, J. Räsänen, E. Snellman, N. Neittaanmäki

“…No aggressive subtypes were reported, with only superficial or nodular growth in the final histopathological report. There were no significant differences in cosmetic outcome or patient satisfaction. …”
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Brief exposure to (-) THC affects zebrafish embryonic locomotion with effects that persist into the next generation by Md Ruhul Amin, Lakhan Khara, Joshua Szaszkiewicz, Andrew M. Kim, Trevor J. Hamilton, Declan W. Ali

“…Prenatal exposure to THC can alter neural and behavioral development, but it is unknown how exposure to (-) trans-THC ((-)THC) during very early stages of development impacts fetal growth and movement, and whether effects persist to adulthood, or into the next generation. …”
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The Effects of Coconut Skim Milk and Coco-Dairy Milk Blend on the Nutritional Status of Schoolchildren by Imelda A. Agdeppa, Jezreel Ann T. Zamora

“…Nutritional indices such as weight-for-age z-score (WAZ), height-for-age z-score (HAZ), and BMI-for-age z-score (BAZ) were measured using the WHO Child Growth Standards (CGS), and the acceptability test was measured using the 5-point facial hedonic scale. …”
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Improving the efficiency of an optical-to-terahertz converter using sapphire fibers by N. V. Zenchenko, D. V. Lavrukhin, I. A. Glinskiy, D. S. Ponomarev

“…As a photoconductive substrate, we used a semi-infinite LT-GaAs layer (low-temperature grown GaAs; GaAs layer grown by molecular beam epitaxy at a low growth temperature). Additional Si3N4 and Al2O3 layers are intended for reducing leakage currents in the OTC and reducing the reflection of the laser pump pulse from the air/semiconductor interface (Fresnel losses), respectively, at a gap width of 10 μm. …”
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