Stover yield, morphological fractions and nutrient composition of five stay-green sorghum (Sorghum biochar L.) varieties at the physiological maturity stage by Abuye Tulu, Mekonnen Diribsa, Birmeduma Gadisa, Worku Temesgen

“…Stay-green sorghum varieties are known for their drought resistance and ability to retain green biomass during grain filling, making them crucial for sustainable agriculture in arid regions. …”
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Indicators of the Microbial Corrosion of Steel Induced by Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria Under the Influence of Certain Drugs by Nataliia Tkachuk, Liubov Zelena, Yaroslav Novikov

“…The corrosion activity of <i>D. oryzae</i> against steel 3 was investigated under DMSO and paracetamol treatment at a final concentration of 45% (<i>v</i>/<i>v</i>) and 0.2% (<i>w</i>/<i>v</i>), respectively, according to the ability of bacteria to form a biofilm on the surface of the steel samples (via the crystal violet method) and the effect on the corrosion rate (via the gravimetric method). …”
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Optimization of the enzymatic hydrolysis process for sea buckthorn leaf polysaccharides: an investigation into their enhanced physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities by Yuning An, Buyu Wang, Ziqi Meng, Yifeng Song, Yuan Wang, Wenwen Wang, Ming Xu, Xiaoping An

“…In vitro experiments demonstrated that ESBLP had a stronger scavenging ability against DPPH and hydroxyl radicals. In an oxidative stress model using zebrafish, ESBLP significantly reduced the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation levels. …”
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Phenotypic and genotypic screening of multidrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from ready to eat street food in Tanta, Egypt by Hadeer M. Bedair, Mohamed Emara, Shima Mahmoud Ali, Tamer M. Samir, Mahmoud A.F. Khalil

“…Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates were identified biochemically and by Gram and capsular staining then isolates were assessed for antimicrobial resistance phenotypically. The ability of biofilm formation was assessed using crystal violet and molecular characterization of ESBLs and virulence genes was done using PCR. …”
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Curative Effect of AD-MSCs against Cisplatin-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats is Potentiated by Azilsartan: Targeting Oxidative Stress, MAPK, and Apoptosis Signaling Pathways by Amany Abdlrehim Bekhit, Olivia N. Beshay, Michael A. Fawzy, Sara Mohamed Naguib Abdel-Hafez, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Farid S. Ataya, Moustafa Fathy

“…Moreover, treatment with combination therapy (AZIL.L or H + AD-MSCs) considerably mitigated all previously mentioned alterations superior to AZIL or AD-MSCs alone, which might be attributed to the AZIL-enhanced homing ability of AD-MSCs into the injured liver tissue. …”
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Resilience in maternal, newborn, and child health in low- and middle-income countries: findings from a scoping review by Olusesan Ayodeji Makinde, Babasola O. Okusanya, Nchelem K. Ichegbo, Ifeanyi C. Mgbachi, Emmanuel Olamijuwon, Fatima Abdulaziz Sule, Olalekan A. Uthman

“…The synthesised consensus definition of ‘maternal, newborn, and child resilience’ is ‘A woman’s ability to prevent or adapt to significant and challenging circumstances including threats, tragedy, and trauma to herself during pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium and to her neonates or children five years or younger’. …”
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Comparative assessment of plasticity, stability and homeostasis based on ‘1000 grain weight’ in winter rye cultivars developed at VIR by N. I. Aniskov, I. V. Safonova

“…Despite the obvious advantages of rye (high winter hardiness and drought resistance, plus the ability to grow in areas with poor soils and adverse climatic conditions), its area of cultivation has been reduced from 29 million hectares in 1913 to 872,000 ha in 2019. …”
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A randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of standardized tai chi in prefrail older adults with immunosenescence: design and protocol by Wen Zhong, Wei Huang, Hua Deng, Shuang Qiu, Qiyue Yang, Huanan Jia

“…Tai chi is a well-known traditional Chinese exercise that has a beneficial impact on physical performance, balance ability, metabolism, and immune function. Aims With the newly emerged concept of muscle-immune homeostasis, this study focused on determining the efficacy of tai chi prefrail older adults who develop immunosenescence. …”
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Healthcare professionals face ethical challenges in managing care for neurodevelopmental disorders: a qualitative study in Lebanon by Mustafa Saleh, Hani Chanbour, Lara Saoudi, Ingrid Nader, Maryse Hayek

“…Secondary outcomes included insights into the strategies employed by HCPs to balance patient autonomy with surrogate decision-making and the communication challenges they face with patients’ families.Results Thematic analysis revealed several key ethical challenges, including (1) balancing patient autonomy with the need for surrogate decision-making, (2) tailoring healthcare to individual cognitive abilities and (3) navigating the complexities of communication with patients and their families. …”
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Prediction of Pt, Ir, Ru, and Rh complexes light absorption in the therapeutic window for phototherapy using machine learning by V. Vigna, T. F. G. G. Cova, A. A. C. C. Pais, E. Sicilia

“…Scientific Contribution: The proposed machine learning (ML) approach predicts the ability of transition metal-based complexes to absorb light in the UV–vis therapeutic window, a key trait for phototherapeutic agents. …”
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Potential biomarkers in Behçet’s disease: monocyte, neutrophil, platelet, and C-reactive protein to albumin ratios by Mestan Sahin, Cansu Celin Karakose, Meltem Alkan Melikoglu

“…This finding suggests that these parameters possess discriminative ability and could potentially serve as biomarkers to aid in the clinical evaluation of BD.…”
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Photovoltaic Farm Production Forecasting: Modified Metaheuristic Optimized Long Short-Term Memory-Based Networks Approach by Aleksandar Stojkovic, Bosko Nikolic, Miodrag Zivkovic, Nebojsa Bacanin

“…Machine learning models have proven to be a prospective resolution due to their ability to process large datasets and capture intricate patterns within the data. …”
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Discussion on Redundant Processing Algorithm of Association Rules Based on Hypergraph in Data Mining by Jintan Zhu

“…Aiming at the new characteristics of big data analysis, a new super edge definition method is introduced according to the definition of the system, which greatly enhances the ability to solve problems. …”
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Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation in the agricultural sector by Imelda ., R. Hidayat

“…The study delves into socioeconomic factors influencing adaptation and mitigation to climate change impacts, including individual characteristics, resource access, and institutional involvement. Farmers' ability to adapt is greatly influenced by factors such as gender, education, and access to resources. …”
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Urban versus rural older adults: occupational balance and quality of life comparison by Emel Pekçetin, Serkan Pekçetin, Emine Sağlamoğlu, Gamze Ekici

“…Older adults daily residing in urban areas had higher scores in the WHOQOL-OLD total score, WHOQOL-OLD Sensory Abilities Subtest, and WHOQOL-OLD Autonomy Subtest (p < .05). …”
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Impact of Varicocele on The Expression of Testicular Enzymes Involved in The Transsulfuration Pathway by Azam Shiasi, Marziyeh Tavalaee, Ramesh Monajemi, Dattilo M, Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani

“…Background: Oxidative aggression is a hallmark of varicocele and may depend on decreased reactive ability ofthe endogenous antioxidant system following heat stress. …”
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Study on Preservation of Chilled Beef with Natural Essential Oil Nanocapsules by Bin Xi, Yaqin Gao, Tianfen Guo, Weihong Li, Xiaoling Yang, Tianqing Du

“…It can improve the body’s ability to resist disease and is especially suitable for growth, development, and postoperation and postrehabilitation care. …”
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Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Enterovirulent E. coli Isolates Harboring Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Genes in Cancer Patients at the Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, Littoral Re... by Michael F. Kengne, Armelle T. Mbaveng, Wiliane J. T. Marbou, Ousenu Karimo, Ballue S. T. Dadjo, Delano G. T. Fonjou, Ornella D. Tsobeng, Victor Kuete

“…Cases of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) infections are becoming increasingly frequent and represent a major threat to our ability to treat cancer patients. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance threatens the treatment of E. coli infections. …”
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A new approach to children’s work that prioritises resilience, well-being and agency: emerging findings from a ‘cash plus’ intervention in Bangladesh by Neil Howard, Keetie Roelen, Giel Ton, Mauricio Espinoza Hermoza, Saklain Al Mamun, Kabita Chowdhury, Taslima Aktar, Lopita Huq

“…The intended outcomes were that families would be able to increase their economic resilience and develop alternative capacities to meet their needs, with the intended goals of increasing well-being and the ability to make choices other than difficult or dangerous work for children. …”
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Evaluation of Six Preendoscopy Scoring Systems to Predict Outcomes for Older Adults with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding by Yajie Li, Qin Lu, Kexuan Wu, Xilong Ou

“…Objectives. To compare the ability of six preendoscopic scoring systems (ABC, AIMS65, Glasgow Blatchford score (GBS), MAP(ASH), pRS, and T-score) to predict outcomes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in older adults. …”
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