Assessing alpha lattice design for heat stress indices and yield stability in wheat genotypes by Mandeep Redhu, Vikram Singh, Somveer Nimbal, Ram Niwas, Shikha Yashveer, Sonu Langaya, Sachin Shehrawat, Rukoo Chawla, Mehdi Rahimi, Mohit Dhukia, Aman

“…Abstract Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) faces increased susceptibility to terminal heat stress, a major yield-limiting factor, especially in subtropical regions. Despite India’s anticipated record wheat production for 2024-25, high temperatures during the grain-filling stage threaten yield stability. …”
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Evaluating Mathematical Concordance Between Taxonomic and Functional Diversity Metrics in Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities by Gonzalo Sotomayor, Henrietta Hampel, Raúl F. Vázquez, Christine Van der heyden, Marie Anne Eurie Forio, Peter L. M. Goethals

“…Understanding the structural concordance between taxonomic and functional diversity (FD) metrics is essential for improving the ecological interpretation of community patterns in biomonitoring programs. This study evaluated the concordance between taxonomic and FD metrics of benthic macroinvertebrates along a fluvial habitat quality gradient in the Paute River Basin, Ecuador. …”
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Antibiotic Utilization and Resistance According to the WHO AWaRe Classification in Intensive Care Units After COVID-19 Third Wave in Pakistan: Findings and Implications by Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Mohd Faiyaz Khan, Sadaf Farooqui, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Saeed Vohra, Shahzad Rasheed, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Shafqat Qamer

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> The findings of the study also highlight the importance and continuous need for the implementation of antibiotic stewardship programs to optimize the appropriate utilization of antibiotics in the ICUs of the studied hospitals.…”
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Integrating cervical cancer with HIV healthcare services: A systematic review. by Louise Sigfrid, Georgina Murphy, Victoria Haldane, Fiona Leh Hoon Chuah, Suan Ee Ong, Francisco Cervero-Liceras, Nicola Watt, Alconada Alvaro, Laura Otero-Garcia, Dina Balabanova, Sue Hogarth, Will Maimaris, Kent Buse, Martin Mckee, Peter Piot, Pablo Perel, Helena Legido-Quigley

“…To be considered for inclusion studies had to report on programs to integrate cervical cancer and HIV services at the level of service delivery. …”
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13C-CO2 pulse labelling evaluation of water deficit on leaf carbon dynamics and whole plant allocation in fruiting coffee by Janice Nakamya, Janice Nakamya, Jonas Van Laere, Roel Merckx, Rebecca Hood-Nowtny, Gerd Dercon

“…The results offer valuable guidance for coffee breeding programs aimed at enhancing the resilience of Coffea arabica to climate-induced water scarcity.…”
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Recovery housing and on-the-ground research priorities: a scoping study through the lens of community based participatory research by Patrick F. Hibbard, Cameron W. Tice, Jodie M. Dewey, Kathryn R. Gallardo, James Tompkins, Justin S. Bell, Jasleen Sandhu, Michelle A. Cruz, Kathryn Babbitt, Amy A. Mericle, Ashli J. Sheidow

“…Given the high degree of variation between types of RH programs and between geographic locations, such consensus may not be feasible or even desirable. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Food Safety Policies in Portugal: A Stakeholder-Based Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities for Food Safety Governance by Júlia Rodrigues, Cristina Saraiva, Juan García-Díez, José Castro, Alexandra Esteves

“…The results indicate that stakeholders perceive a satisfactory level of compliance with the NIMCP objectives, especially in areas such as animal health and risk control. …”
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Assessment of physical activity levels and sedentary behavior in students using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire by Tudor Vladimir Gurau, Madalina Gabriela Coman, Daniel Andrei Iordan, Carmina Liana Musat, Andreea Maria Adam, Alina Maria Stan, Alexia Anastasia Balta, Georgiana Bianca Constantin

“…Physical activity plays a crucial role in maintaining both physical and mental health, being especially important among university students who are often exposed to a sedentary lifestyle. …”
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Hospitalized with HIV in Zambia: individual and system factors driving the high burden of admissions and post-discharge mortality in the era of HIV epidemic control by Chiti Bwalya, Kirsten Stoebenau, Godfrey Muchanga, Mwangala Mwale, Choolwe Maambo, Swamie Banda, Palicha Halwiindi, Linah K. Mwango, Caitlin Baumhart, Nyuma Mbewe, Mundia Mwitumwa, Priscilla Mulenga, Manhattan Charurat, Wilbroad Mutale, Michael J. Vinikoor, Cassidy W. Claassen

“…Abstract Background Despite progress towards HIV epidemic control, people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Zambia continue to face high mortality during and especially after hospitalization, with suboptimal post-discharge care leading to poor outcomes. …”
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Analyzing foot care practices and diabetes management: a cross-sectional KAP study in a tertiary care hospital by Asma Malawi Alshahrani, Rajalakshimi Vasudevan, Afaf Aldahish, Yahia Alghazwani, Eman Shorog, N. Manusri, Rajeshri Dhurke, Puvvada Ranadheer Chowdary, Praveen Devanandan

“…Strategies like community-based programs and telemedicine can enhance awareness and adoption of preventive measures, particularly in underserved areas.ConclusionEnhancing foot care knowledge and practices among diabetes patients is vital to reducing the burden of diabetic foot complications. …”
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Artificial intelligence-driven near-infrared spectrophotometry model for rapid quantification of anti-nutritional factors in soybean (Glycine max.) by Norberto Jose Palange, Tonny Obua, Julius Pyton Sserumaga, Enoch Wembabazi, Mildred Ochwo-Ssemakula, Ephraim Nuwamanya, Isaac Onziga Dramadri, Moses Matovu, Richard Edema, Phinehas Tukamuhabwa

“…Its integration into breeding programs can streamline the screening process, especially in early selection stages.…”
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Enhancing Genomic Prediction Accuracy with a Single-Step Genomic Best Linear Unbiased Prediction Model Integrating Genome-Wide Association Study Results by Zhixu Pang, Wannian Wang, Pu Huang, Hongzhi Zhang, Siying Zhang, Pengkun Yang, Liying Qiao, Jianhua Liu, Yangyang Pan, Kaijie Yang, Wenzhong Liu

“…The incorporation of pQTNs and a weighted genomic relationship matrix presents a promising and potentially scalable approach to further enhance genomic prediction, with potential implications for improving the accuracy of genomic selection in breeding programs.…”
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Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach by Azadeh Fatehpanah, Elham Maraghi, Anthony Coetzer-Liversage, Mahmood Karimy, Amir H. Pakpour, Majed Maripour, Nematollah Jaafarzadeh Haghighi Fard, Marzieh Araban

“…The findings also suggest that disaster education programs should emphasize the importance of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in promoting disaster preparedness.…”
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Assessing a partnership-based model of surgical education in the Global South: a mixed methods study of the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda by Naol Belema Gemechu, Gatwiri Murithi, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Betel Amdeslassie Fenta, Amanuel Adane Bitew, Tairu Fofanah, Barnabas Tobi Alayande, Abebe Bekele, Geoffrey Anderson, Robert Riviello

“…Qualitative interviews were conducted with students, faculty, and partners involved in UGHE’s surgical education programs within the last three years. Thematic analysis was employed to interpret the interview data. …”
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Anticipated effects of centralising complex gastrointestinal surgery in a rural area in Germany - perspective of health professionals: a qualitative study by Charlotte M. Kugler, Stephan Gretschel, Julia Scharfe, Stefanie Pfisterer-Heise, René Mantke, Dawid Pieper

“…This redistribution might also have unintended effects on treatments beyond the scope of the minimum volume standards and could influence medical training programs and the recruitment of medical staff. Fostering structural collaboration among hospitals was suggested as a solution. …”
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OMA1 competitively binds to HSPA9 to promote mitophagy and activate the cGAS–STING pathway to mediate GBM immune escape by Lin Li, Rong Fu, Wen de Zhu, Jin Rao, Li hua Zhang, Ka ming Xue, Jun jun Li, Qian zhi Chen

“…Background Immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors, especially those targeting programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1)/PD-1 ligand (PD-L1), is increasingly recognized as a highly promising therapeutic modality for malignancies. …”
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The origin and evolution of cultivated rice and genomic signatures of heterosis for yield traits in super-hybrid rice by Yiyong Zhao, Tao Li, Daliang Liu, Hao Yin, Liang Wang, Song Lu, Houlin Yu, Xinhao Sun, Taikui Zhang, Quanzhi Zhao

“…By identifying key genes linked to adaptability and heterosis, we offer valuable insights and genetic resources for breeding programs aimed at improving rice yield and resilience. …”
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Genome-wide landscape of genetic diversity, runs of homozygosity, and runs of heterozygosity in five Alpine and Mediterranean goat breeds by Sara Pegolo, Vittoria Bisutti, Lucio Flavio Macedo Mota, Alessio Cecchinato, Nicolò Amalfitano, Maria Luisa Dettori, Michele Pazzola, Giuseppe Massimo Vacca, Giovanni Bittante

“…Understanding their adaptive traits can aid breeding programs target enhanced resilience and productivity, especially as we are facing important climate and agriculture challenges. …”
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Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge and Competence in Managing Preeclampsia at Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sulaimani city by Amani Fadhil Abbas, Peshwaz Abdulrahman Ahmed, Nazera Salam Mena Qadir, Khanda Gharib Aziz

“…Conclusion and Recommendations: Based on the study’s findings, the nurses demonstrated a fair level of knowledge in managing preeclampsia, especially in treatment and prevention. To improve patient care and reduce maternal and fetal risks, addressing the gaps in nurses’ knowledge through regular training courses and educational programs is essential. …”
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Biochemical, nutritional, and nutraceutical properties of cactus pear accessions by Yazgan Tunç, Mehmet Yaman, Kadir Uğurtan Yılmaz, Ali Khadivi, Daya Shankar Mishra

“…Abstract Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill.) is a resilient fruit species gaining importance due to its nutritional and health-promoting properties, especially in arid and semi-arid regions like Türkiye. …”
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