Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Development of Small Holder Farmers: A Case Study of Rushoroza Kabale District. by Byamukama, Hillary

“…The study findings indicated that there were contributions of tea growing to welfare they included; poverty alleviation, food security, illiteracy level, financial support, capital base, collateral security, and illiteracy level. …”
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Accounting for racial bias and social determinants of health in a model of hypertension control by Yang Hu, Nicholas Cordella, Rebecca G. Mishuris, Ioannis Ch. Paschalidis

“…Abstract Background Hypertension control remains a critical problem and most of the existing literature views it from a clinical perspective, overlooking the role of sociodemographic factors. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: LRPPRC regulates malignant behaviors, protects mitochondrial homeostasis, mitochondrial function in osteosarcoma and derived cancer stem-like cells by Ziyi Zhao, Yingwei Sun, Jing Tang, Yuting Yang, Xiaochao Xu

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α-amanitin induces hepatotoxicity via PPAR-γ inhibition and NLRP3 inflammasome activation by Haowei Wang, Huijie Zhang, Lin Miao, Chan Wang, Hanxin Teng, Xiaodong Li, Xiaoxing Zhang, Genmeng Yang, Shangwen Wang, Xiaofeng Zeng

“…Mushroom poisoning, predominantly caused by α-amanitin, is a critical food safety concern in worldwide, with severe cases leading to hepatotoxicity and fatalities. …”
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Excessive equatorial light rain causes modeling dry bias of Indian summer monsoon rainfall by Gudongze Li, Chun Zhao, Jun Gu, Jiawang Feng, Mingyue Xu, Xiaoyu Hao, Junshi Chen, Hong An, Wenju Cai, Tao Geng

“…Abstract Simulating accurately the South Asian summer monsoon is crucial for food security of several South Asian countries yet challenging for global climate models (GCMs). …”
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Variability of the photoperiod response in guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.) genotypes of different geographic origin by S. B. Teplyakova, V. A. Volkov, E. А. Dzyubenko, E. К. Potokina

“…It has been  established that  for the same guar plant the critical photoperiod initiating the formation  of buds may not coincide with the critical photoperiod required for their flushing (i. e. flowering per se). …”
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Compact Quantum Cascade Laser-Based Noninvasive Glucose Sensor Upgraded with Direct Comb Data-Mining by Liying Song, Zhiqiang Han, Hengyong Nie, Woon-Ming Lau

“…The sensor data-mines 164 sets of critical singularity strengths, each comprising 4 critical singularity strengths directly from the 9840 million raw signal datapoints, and the 656 critical singularity strengths are subjected to a machine-learning regression model analysis, which yields 164 glucose concentrations. …”
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Using Hyperspectral Imaging and Principal Component Analysis to Detect and Monitor Water Stress in Ornamental Plants by Van Patiluna, James Owen, Joe Mari Maja, Jyoti Neupane, Jan Behmann, David Bohnenkamp, Irene Borra-Serrano, José M. Peña, James Robbins, Ana de Castro

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Adsorption isotherms in roasted specialty coffee (Coffea arabica L.): Dataset and statistical tools for optimizing storage conditions and enhancing shelf lifeMendeley Data by Gentil A. Collazos-Escobar, Andrés F. Bahamón-Monje, Nelson Gutiérrez-Guzmán

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Hungry wintering birds and angry farmers: Crop damage and management implications in a protected wetland in China by Lanyan Zhong, Yanfang Li, Yalong Li, Chuanyin Dai

“…This study highlights the importance of understanding the critical link between wintering birds and farmers in wetland conservation practice.…”
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Determinants of Work-Related Risks among Veterinary Clinical Students in South West Nigeria by Oluwawemimo O. Adebowale, Monsurat O. Afolabi, Hezekiah K. Adesokan, Olubunmi G. Fasanmi, Olanike K. Adeyemo, Olajoju J. Awoyomi, Folorunso O. Fasina

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Prevalence, antibiotic resistance patterns, and virulence factors of Staphylococcus aureus isolates associated with bovine mastitis in northern Bangladesh by Md. Mominul Islam, Md. Imran Hossain, Md. Sadequl Islam, Md. Golam Azam, Sajeda Sultana

“…Notably, 12 isolates (21.42 %) harbored gene linked to methicillin resistance (mecA), raising concerns about the potential transmission of antimicrobial-resistant S. aureus strains from dairy cows to humans through the food chain. These findings underscore the critical importance of implementing stringent antimicrobial stewardship practices and surveillance measures in dairy farming to mitigate the dissemination of antibiotic resistance.…”
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Luteolin Attenuates IL-1β-Induced THP-1 Adhesion to ARPE-19 Cells via Suppression of NF-κB and MAPK Pathways by Wen-Chung Huang, Chian-Jiun Liou, Szu-Chuan Shen, Sindy Hu, Chien-Yu Hsiao, Shu-Ju Wu

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Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of E. coli Isolated from Raw Cow Milk and Fresh Fruit Juice in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia by Haftay Abraha Tadesse, Netsenet Berhe Gidey, Kidane Workelule, Hagos Hailu, Seyfe Gidey, Abrha Bsrat, Habtamu Taddele

“…The current study supports the finding that raw milk and fruit juice can be regarded as critical source of pathogenic E. coli. This supports the need for strict monitoring and the implementation of effective hygienic and biosecurity measures in the whole food chain of these products as well as a prudent use of antimicrobials.…”
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Appropriate dietary phosphorus levels promote growth performance, mineral retention, and hepatic lipid metabolism in juvenile American eels (Anguilla rostrata) by Yichuang Xu, Shuo Wang, Xinyu Hu, Pan Wang, Xiaozhao Han, Jinyue Yang, Ying Liang, Shaowei Zhai

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Evidence that the domesticated fungus Leucoagaricus gongylophorus recycles its cytoplasmic contents as nutritional rewards to feed its leafcutter ant farmers by Caio Ambrosio Leal-Dutra, Lok Man Yuen, Bruno Augusto Maciel Guedes, Marta Contreras-Serrano, Pedro Elias Marques, Jonathan Zvi Shik

“…Abstract Leafcutter ants farm a fungal cultivar (Leucoagaricus gongylophorus) that converts inedible vegetation into food that sustains colonies with up to millions of workers. …”
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Spatial and temporal predictability drive foraging movements of coastal birds by Madeleine Foley, Kimberly A. Lato, Matthew Fuirst, Richard R. Veit, Robert M. Cerrato, Lesley H. Thorne

“…Abstract Background Temporal and spatial predictability of food resources are critical to the foraging efficiency of central place foragers. …”
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion characteristics measured or reported in randomised trials of intrapartum interventions: A Scoping Review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Aoife Smith, John Gilmore, Susan Hannon, Valerie Smith

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Data mining and safety analysis of voriconazole in patients with a hematological malignant tumor based on the FAERS database: differences between children and adults by Hao Li, Hao Li, Manxue Jiang, Manxue Jiang, Xiaona Pan, Lingti Kong, Lingti Kong, Lingti Kong

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UAV rice panicle blast detection based on enhanced feature representation and optimized attention mechanism by Shaodan Lin, Deyao Huang, Libin Wu, Zuxin Cheng, Dapeng Ye, Haiyong Weng

“…Abstract Background Rice blast is one of the most destructive diseases in rice cultivation, significantly threatening global food security. Timely and precise detection of rice panicle blast is crucial for effective disease management and prevention of crop losses. …”
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