Breeding for disease resilience: opportunities to manage polymicrobial challenge and improve commercial performance in the pig industry by Xuechun Bai, Graham S. Plastow

“…Abstract Disease resilience, defined as an animal’s ability to maintain productive performance in the face of infection, provides opportunities to manage the polymicrobial challenge common in pig production. Disease resilience can deliver a number of benefits, including more sustainable production as well as improved animal health and the potential for reduced antimicrobial use. …”
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The Effect of Temperature on Growth and Odour Production in Three Cyanobacteria Species by Reyhan Akçaalan, Zuhal Zengin

“…Taste and odour episodes associated with geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) produced by Cyanobacteria are common problems affecting drinking water supplies. …”
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Essence of contracts concluded for implementing corporate investment by O. Ye. Kukhariev

“…Such contracts are not united by a common subject matter, which is determined by a specific type of investment contract (asset management actions, a share in the authorized (joint) capital of a business entity, etc.). …”
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Evaluating non-utilization of deceased donor kidneys in Korea by Suhyun Oh, Keonhwa Kim, Omi Na, Juhyung Ha, Tai Yeon Koo, Jaeseok Yang

“…The cause of non-procurement was universally organ damage, and the common causes of kidney discard after procurement were organ damage, absence of available candidates, and malignancy. …”
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Consistent patterns of LiDAR-derived measures of savanna vegetation complexity between wet and dry seasons by Zhengyang Wang, Jenia Singh, Andrew B. Davies

“…We used repeat ultrahigh-resolution LiDAR data (>100 points/m2) acquired in the wet and dry season in Kruger National Park, South Africa, to evaluate the consistency of the spatial distribution of vegetation structural complexity across the landscape. We computed 16 commonly used metrics of vegetation complexity (derived from LiDAR canopy height models and point clouds), and found that patches of the landscape that were vegetatively complex in the wet season LiDAR data remained so in the dry season LiDAR dataset (although phenological differences were detected within individual patches). …”
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Prevalence, Pattern and Effect of Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria by AbdulMumin Kayode Ahmed, Ayotunde Sherif Azees, Mojirola Martina Fasiku, Olanrewaju Saheed Jimoh, Gloria Bosede Imhonopi, Abiola Oluwatoyin Temitayo-Oboh, Rasheed Abiodun Salam, Ibrahim Ahmed El-Imam, Omobola Yetunde Ojo, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ehiem

“…Psychological/emotional violence, 224 (66.1%), and physical violence, 161 (47.5%), were the study’s most commonly reported forms of violence. Amongst those affected, 186 (54.9%) were ‘insulted’, 87 (25.7%) were ‘embarrassed in public’ and another 124 (36.6%) were slapped. …”
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REVISIT OF BAKASI PENISULA NIGERIA CAMEROUN RESOURCE CONFLICT by ODE AGI OKO, AWUDU SHEKARAU MASA-IBI

“…It was established that the Nigerian state administered the areas commonly known as Bekasi peninsular which falls along the borders between Nigeria and Cameroun for decades peacefully. …”
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Cardiac CT reveals high prevalence of coronary artery disease in esophageal cancer eligible for radiotherapy by Akinori Takada, Satoshi Nakamura, Yutaka Toyomasu, Takamitsu Mase, Tomoko Kawamura, Suguru Araki, Yoshitaka Suzuki, Masaki Ohi, Hajime Sakuma, Yoshihito Nomoto, Kakuya Kitagawa

“…Specifically, esophageal cancer and heart disease share common risk factors, such as smoking and obesity. …”
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Factors influencing therapeutic efficacy of denosumab against osteoporosis in systemic lupus erythematosus by Sung-Hwan Park, Seung-Ki Kwok, Wan-Uk Kim, Ji Hyeon Ju, Jiwon Yang, Youngjae Park, Jennifer Jooha Lee

“…Objective Osteoporosis is a common comorbidity in patients with SLE, and bone loss in patients with SLE has a multifactorial aetiology. …”
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Efficiency of compost and vermicompost in supporting the growth and chemical constituents of salvia officinalis L. Cultivated in Sand Soil by M. E. El-Haddad, Mona S Zayed, G.A.M. El-Sayed, Amal M. Abd EL-Satar

“…<br /> <strong>Methods</strong> Plants were subjected to different treatments of compost, vermicompost and their teas. The growth of common sage, Salvia officinalis was monitored as shoot fresh and dry weights (g/plant) and their oil, N, P, and K contents.…”
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Characteristics and Emerging Trends in International City Negotiations by M. I. Kolykhalov

“…At the international level, there are several specialized institutions and mechanisms that allow cities to coordinate their positions and develop common approaches. These include the World Association of United Cities and Local Authorities, the World Assembly of Local and Regional Authorities, and the Metropolis Association. …”
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Relative Age Effect (RAE) Among Malaysia University Athletes by Nor Ashikin Hassan, Zamri Abd. Kahar, Ali Md Nadzalan, Jeffrey Fook Lee Low, Abd Muiz Nor Azmi, Rivan Saghita Pratama, Septyaningrum Putri Purwoto

“…The study also found that RAE was common among all genders and in various sports, including IPTA players. …”
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Optimizing Supply Chain Resilience Using Advanced Analytics and Computational Intelligence Techniques by Jie Xu, Lixing Bo

“…The primary objective is to enhance supply chain efficiency and robustness by integrating these AI methods to address common challenges such as demand forecasting, resource allocation, and cost reduction. …”
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Securing Human Rights on the Post-Soviet Space by R. A. Kasyanov, E. A. Torkunova

“…The conception of the “post-Soviet space” has a more profound meaning as it reflects the common historical and cultural heritage as well as close economic relations, moreover, friendship between the citizens of the new independent States. …”
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Development of sustained-release extemporaneous moxifloxacin loaded commercial soft hydrogel contact lenses by Duy Toan Pham, Pratthana Chomchalao, Kunasin Bunneramit, Phurichaya Kladcharoen, Rossukon Khotcharrat, Waree Tiyaboonchai

“…The simple soaking method was employed on five common available contact lenses of Acuvue, Biomedics, Maxim, Soflens, and Biotrue, which were immersed in the standard moxifloxacin eye drops solutions. …”
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Primary dysmenorrhea pain profile among Brazilian women. Case-control study by Flávia Rezende Moura Mesquita Rafael, Natalia Oliveira Bertolini, Samuel Silva, Renato Carvalho Vilella1

“…By addressing these factors and improving our understanding of PD, we can enhance the well-being and quality of life of women affected by this common gynecological condition.…”
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Social media addiction and borderline personality disorder: a survey study by Madison Collins, Jon E. Grant

“…Among individuals with BPD, SMA was positively associated with the frequency of each of these behaviors, except for anger/revenge seeking.Discussion and conclusionThe results of this study demonstrate that SMA is common among the BPD population and may be related to aspects of disorder symptomology. …”
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The Adaptation, Implementation, and Performance Evaluation of Intake24, a Digital 24-h Dietary Recall Tool for South Asian Populations: The South Asia Biobank by Divya Bhagtani, Birdem Amoutzopoulos, Toni Steer, David Collins, Suzanna Abraham, Bridget A Holmes, Baldeesh K Rai, Rajendra Pradeepa, Sara Mahmood, Abu Ahmed Shamim, Poorvee Mathur, Lathika Athauda, Laksara De Silva, Khadija I Khawaja, Vinitaa Jha, Anuradhani Kasturiratne, Prasad Katulanda, Malay K Mridha, Ranjit M Anjana, John C Chambers, Polly Page, Nita G Forouhi

“…Intake24 adaptation encompassed the development of a South Asian food database with commonly consumed foods, linked with corresponding portion sizes, food probes, and nutrient information. …”
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Comparison of molecular analysis results determined by next-generation sequencing to immunohistochemical indicators and clinicopathological parameters in prostate adenocarcinomas by Merve Çırak Balta, İbrahim Halil Erdoğdu, Esin Oktay, Nil Çulhac

“…Background: Prostate cancer is a common cancer in males, frequently leading to mortality. …”
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A Novel Mutation in the CYP11B1 Gene Causes Steroid 11β-Hydroxylase Deficient Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia with Reversible Cardiomyopathy by Mohammad A. Alqahtani, Ayed A. Shati, Minjing Zou, Ali M. Alsuheel, Abdullah A. Alhayani, Saleh M. Al-Qahtani, Hessa M. Gilban, Brain F. Meyer, Yufei Shi

“…Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to steroid 11β-hydroxylase deficiency is the second most common form of CAH, resulting from a mutation in the CYP11B1 gene. …”
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