TRANSFORMATION OF NON-FINANCIAL REPORTING ON THE PATH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY by Nataliia Pozniakovska, Dmytro Nikytenko, Olena Tyvonchuk

“…Research on governance success indicators in European countries has demonstrated the necessity to develop effective mechanisms and tools for government and business influence on achieving sustainable development goals. …”
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Rapid retrieval of soil moisture using a novel portable L-band radiometer in the Hulunbeier Prairie, China by Shaoning Lv, Derek Houtz, Shiyuan Li, Yin Hu, Jing Zhang, Dongli Wu, Lei Jin, Jun Wen

“…This research endeavor innovatively employed a Portable L-band Radiometer (PoLRa), leveraging microstrip patch array antenna technology, to facilitate portable and cost-effective soil moisture monitoring within the context of the Hulunbeier Prairie Experiments in China. …”
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Universal amplification and sequencing of foot-and-mouth disease virus complete genomes using nanopore technology by Andrew E. Shaw, Kebaneilwe Lebani, Lina González Gordon, Ugonna E. Ihearahu, Jemma Wadsworth, Hayley M. Hicks, Noemi Polo, Graham Freimanis, Dennis Muhanguzi, Chandana Tennakoon, Richard J. Orton, Nick J. Knowles, Antonello Di Nardo, Ryan A. Waters, Barend MdeC Bronsvoort, Donald P. King

“…Conclusions The amplification, sequencing and bioinformatics strategy developed here has been assessed using a diverse array of FMDV lineages. Using two multiplex PCR reactions, this approach can successfully generate complete genomes of FMDV in a lineage agnostic fashion. …”
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Analysis of Factors Influencing Adoption of Human Resource Practices by Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria by Rukayat Oloruntoyin Rabiu, Wahid Damilola Olanipekun, Ayodeji Gbenga Bamidele, Olasehinde Israel Awe

“…In the XXI century, one of the most valuable resources of any organization is human capital. The effectiveness of the organization and the use of other resources depend on the formation quality and the use of the human capital. …”
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Comparative analysis of RGB and multispectral UAV image data for leaf area index estimation of sweet potato by Shoki Ochiai, Erika Kamada, Ryo Sugiura

“…This study aims to evaluate whether the utilization of a broader array of image types and the extraction of plant canopy using RGB and multispectral cameras mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can improve leaf area index (LAI) estimation accuracy. …”
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Characterization, Antioxidant Capacity, and In Vitro Bioaccessibility of Ginger (<i>Zingiber officinale Roscoe</i>) in Different Pharmaceutical Formulations by Lucía Plana, Javier Marhuenda, Raúl Arcusa, Ana María García-Muñoz, Pura Ballester, Begoña Cerdá, Desirée Victoria-Montesinos, Pilar Zafrilla

“…The phenolic profile of each formulation was characterized using HPLC-DAD (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detection), followed by the evaluation of antioxidant capacity through DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) assays, and the assessment of bioaccessibility via an in vitro digestion model. …”
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Inhibition of hypoxic exosomal miR-423-3p decreases glioma progression by restricting autophagy in astrocytes by Ziyi Tang, Zhiwei Xue, Xuchen Liu, Yan Zhang, Jiangli Zhao, Junzhi Liu, Lin Zhang, Qindong Guo, Bowen Feng, Jiwei Wang, Di Zhang, Xingang Li

“…The mechanism by which hypoxic glioma cells react with NHAs to create an immunosuppressive microenvironment was identified and 15d-PGJ2 was established as an effective inhibitor of miR-423-3p to suppress NHAs activation. …”
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PCA and PSO based optimized support vector machine for efficient intrusion detection in internet of things by Mutkule Prasad Raghunath, Shyam Deshmukh, Poonam Chaudhari, Sunil L. Bangare, Kishori Kasat, Mohan Awasthy, Batyrkhan Omarov, Rajesh R. Waghulde

“…The Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses a diverse array of applications. The Internet of Things (IoT) may be used in several sectors such as healthcare, smart cities, smart homes, transportation, logistics, agriculture, and smart traffic management. …”
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Self-assembled vectors derived from Aster tataricus L.f. mitigate bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice by Yuan Meng, Dong Han, Jiawei Xiang, Mingyuan Zhao, Zhongxian Li, Huizhen Sun, Wenxiao Yang, Fang Peng, Qiang Zhang, Yichun Wang, Zhuo Ao

“…Although pirfenidone and nintedanib had been approved for IPF treatment, prolonged usage of these medications was often associated with adverse gastrointestinal and neurological side effects. There is still an urgent demand to develop highly effective anti-pulmonary fibrosis drugs with reduced toxicity profiles. …”
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Agricultural socialized services in China’s smallholder farming systems: a systematic review of service types, benefits, and measurement challenges by Rong Zeng, Meseret C. Abate, Cai Baozhong, Amsalu K. Addis, Xiangyun Yi, Shaoping Jiang, Xu Yan, Betelhem A. Geremew, Amsalu N. Alamerew, Amsalu N. Alamerew

“…Ultimately, this review calls for a shift in research direction towards a wider array of service types, the development of cost-effective delivery mechanisms, and strategies to improve access, all of which are essential to enhancing the resilience and livelihoods of smallholder farmers.…”
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Addressing the near absence of formal governance in service provision: governance practices thriving in informal settlements by Ivy Chumo, Caroline Kabaria, Rosie Steege, Noemia Teixeira de Siqueira Filha, Alex Shankland, Helen Elsey, Penelope A. Phillips-Howard, Blessing Mberu

“…While formal governance structures, such as municipal authorities, are typically emphasized, their absence or inadequacy does not equate to a governance void. Instead, a diverse array of non-state actors, including resident-led initiatives and local service providers, frequently step in to fill the service delivery gaps. …”
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Semimetal–dielectric–metal metasurface for infrared camouflage with high-performance energy dissipation in non-atmospheric transparency window by Zhou Dongjie, Zhang Jinguo, Tan Chong, Li Liyan, Qiu Qianli, Zhang Zongkun, Sun Yan, Zhou Lei, Dai Ning, Chu Junhao, Hao Jiaming

“…The metasurface, with a total thickness of only 545 nm, consists of a Bi micro-disk array and a continuous ZnS and Ti film beneath it. …”
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Reciprocal contributions in marine Indigenous stewardship: The case of Haida abalone gathering by Jaime Ojeda, Gwiisihlgaa Daniel McNeill, Niisii Guujaaw, Jaasaljuus Yakgujanaas, Chris Rhodes, Natalie C. Ban

“…Additionally, we compiled an array of reciprocal contributions, such as enhancement actions, fishing guidelines and nature protection practices. …”
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Characterization and emulsification properties of amylose inclusion complexes prepared from corn starch and plant oil derived fatty acid sodium salt mixtures by Gordon W. Selling, James A. Kenar, Steven C. Cermak, Milagros P. Hojilla-Evangelista, William T. Hay, Kelly D. Utt, Bret J. Chisholm

“…Amylose inclusion complexes prepared using single pure fatty acid salts have been shown to be effective emulsifiers but these salts could be prohibitively expensive for industrial production. …”
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Exploring the Therapeutical Potential of <i>Asparagopsis armata</i> Biomass: A Novel Approach for Acne Vulgaris Treatment by Adriana P. Januário, Carina Félix, Rafael Félix, Katie Shiels, Patrick Murray, Patrícia Valentão, Marco F. L. Lemos

“…<i>Asparagopsis armata</i>, an invasive red seaweed renowned for its diverse array of bioactive compounds, emerges as a promising candidate. …”
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More bang for your buck: potential gains through optimizing maize breeding schemes in sub-Saharan Africa by Davison Chaingeni, Ronica Mukaro, Clay Sneller, Jill E. Cairns, Lennin Musundire, Biswanath Das, Olivia Odiyo, Sammy Madahana, Purity Mazibuko, Washington Mubvereki, Boddupali M. Prasanna, Dumisani Kutywayo

“…Increasing the rate of genetic gain in breeding programs is a critical component of crop genetic improvement strategies to increase yields in smallholder farmers’ fields. While a growing array of technologies and tools are being deployed within breeding programs, optimizing resource allocation could provide a simple yet effective way to increase genetic gain, particularly within resource-constrained breeding programs. …”
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Simultaneous multigene integration in Aspergillus fumigatus using CRISPR/Cas9 and endogenous counter-selectable markers by Luis Enrique Sastré-Velásquez, Natalia Mach, Birte Mertens, Alexander Kühbacher, Petra Merschak, Alex Dallemulle, Lukas Lechner, Clara Baldin, George Diallinas, Fabio Gsaller

“…This game-changing genetic instrument enabled a vast array of challenging applications requiring site-specific genome engineering as well as applications involving the equipment of cells with additional genetic traits. …”
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Metagenomic exploration and computational prediction of novel enzymes for polyethylene terephthalate degradation by Donya Afshar Jahanshahi, Mohammad Reza Rezaei Barzani, Mohammad Bahram, Shohreh Ariaeenejad, Kaveh Kavousi

“…Using a combined approach of computational analysis and metagenomic workflow, we identified a diverse array of genes and enzymes linked to plastic degradation. …”
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Molecular Markers for Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: Insights from MAPK Pathway Gene Expression Analysis by Breno Pupin, Ramon Varella Diniz, Maricilia Silva Costa, Maurilio Jose Chagas, André Bandiera de Oliveira Santos, Renata de Azevedo Canevari

“…The current diagnostic techniques often yield inconclusive results, emphasizing the need for more effective diagnostic approaches. Molecular profiling emerges as a promising avenue for carcinoma differentiation, offering precise insights to guide patient selection for surgical intervention. …”
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Design and simulation of photovoltaic systems using PVsystem software by O. V. Kosareva-Volodko, Alilu Sani Maman Kabiru

“…The objective of this research is proposed an effective method for designing and Modeling of an 11 MWp photovoltaic plant capacity connected to the national grid of Niger by using software PVsyst. …”
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