Impact of Reduced Chemical Fertilizer and Organic Amendments on Yield, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Soil Microbial Dynamics in Chinese Flowering Cabbage by Jiaxin Xu, Jianshe Li, Xia Zhao, Zhen Liu, Hao Xu, Kai Cao, Lin Ye

“…(1) Background: The escalating issue of soil degradation caused by excessive chemical fertilizer application poses significant threats to the sustainable development of Chinese flowering cabbage (<i>Brassica campestris</i> L. ssp. …”
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GYS-RT-DETR: A Lightweight Citrus Disease Detection Model Based on Integrated Adaptive Pruning and Dynamic Knowledge Distillation by Linlin Yang, Zhonghao Huang, Yi Huangfu, Rui Liu, Xuerui Wang, Zhiwei Pan, Jie Shi

“…In response to the challenges posed by resource-limited platforms and complex backgrounds, this paper designs and proposes a lightweight method for the identification and localization of citrus diseases based on the RT-DETR-r18 model—GYS-RT-DETR. …”
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Random forest-driven mortality prediction in critical IBD care: a dual-database model integrating comorbidity patterns and real-time physiometrics by Zhenze Zhang, Zhenze Zhang, Caiqing Zhao, Caiqing Zhao, Yijun Zhou, Ling Yao, Peng Liu, Ziling Fang, Nian Fang, Nian Fang

“…BackgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) poses significant mortality risks for critically ill patients requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission, driven by complications such as malnutrition, thromboembolism, and multi-organ dysfunction. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Twice and Thrice Daily Colistin Administration in Critically Ill Patients Battling Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-Negative Infections: An Observational Study by Mohammed Valiyakath Hydross1, Sameer Abdul Samad2, 5*, Mahesh Balakrishna Savitri3, Ashish Datt Upadhyay4

“…Both thrice-daily and twice-daily administration regimens have been employed, with critically ill patients posing unique challenges regarding colistin's PK/PD. …”

The effect of individual exercise rehabilitation program on ischemic burden and cardiac function in patients with ischemic non-obstructive coronary heart disease: a randomized para... by Yuan Wen, Yuanyuan Zhang, Qingquan Lv, Weiqun Lan, Yi Shu, Qiuhuan Qi, Hongping Hu, Othman Zakaria Saleh

“…BackgroundCoronary heart disease (CHD) is a pervasive chronic condition that poses a significant threat to global health and mortality worldwide. …”
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Saturation Oxygenation Pressure Index: A Novel Non-invasive Approach for Evaluating Pulmonary Disease Severity in Neonates on Non Invasive Ventilation by Swetha Naikodi, AS Jagadish, R Premalatha, B Ravichander

“…Introduction: Pulmonary disease poses a significant health challenge for neonates, necessitating precise assessment for effective management. …”
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The Predictive Value of Soluble Fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase-1 for Prognosis in COVID-19 Patients by Lai C, Wang Y, Shi F, Geng N, Liu Z, Pan W, Shi H, Ma Y, Liu B

“…This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) in COVID-19 patients.Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted involving 154 COVID-19 patients, with comprehensive clinical data and laboratory parameters analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of sFlt-1 in determining disease severity and prognosis.Results: The results revealed that sFlt-1 levels correlated significantly with disease severity, showing higher levels in severe/critical cases compared to mild cases (P< 0.05). …”
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Valorization of coconut husk into biochar for lead (Pb2+) adsorption by Ahmed Adil, Vora Tarak, PadmaPriya Gopalakrishnan, Thakur Rishabh, Sharma Ramayanam S. K., Mathew Dona, Sankhla Mahipal Singh, Al-Sadoon Mohammad Khalid, Asaithambi Perumal

“…Potentially toxic element contamination in water poses a significant environmental concern. Lead in divalent form (Pb2+) is considered as highly toxic due to its wide number of applications in synthetic paint, metal smelting, and industrial applications and is harmful to the environment and public health. …”
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Development and evaluation of a predictive model of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in liver cirrhosis by Jin Peng, Huiru Jin, Ningxin Zhang, Shiqiu Zheng, Chengxiao Yu, Jianzhong Yu, Longfeng Jiang

“…Abstract Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a prevalent and severe complication of cirrhosis, often resulting from esophagogastric variceal bleeding (EVB). This condition poses significant life-threatening risks. Once bleeding occurs, the risk of recurrent episodes substantially increases, further compromising liver function and worsening patient outcomes. …”
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Proximal LiDAR Sensing for Monitoring of Vegetative Growth in Rice at Different Growing Stages by Md Rejaul Karim, Md Nasim Reza, Shahriar Ahmed, Kyu-Ho Lee, Joonjea Sung, Sun-Ok Chung

“…Although precision was achieved across growth stages, complex canopy structures under field conditions posed segmentation challenges. Further advances in point cloud filtering and classification are required to reliably capture such variability.…”
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“Copper-loaded microplastics unleash endoplasmic reticulum stress-driven liver apoptosis in fish Channa punctatus” by Jumman Bakhasha, Vaishnavi Saxena, Neeti Arya, Pradeep Kumar, Alok Srivastava, Kamlesh K. Yadav, Abha Trivedi

“…The extensive use of plastics has led to significant microplastic pollution, posing threats to environmental and human health. …”
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Efficacy of Nano and Conventional Zinc and Silicon Fertilizers for Nutrient Use Efficiency and Yield Benefits in Maize Under Saline Field Conditions by Abbas Shoukat, Uswah Maryam, Britta Pitann, Muhammad Mubashar Zafar, Allah Nawaz, Waseem Hassan, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Karl H. Mühling

“…The increasing severity of salinity stress, exacerbated by climate change, poses significant challenges to sustainable agriculture, particularly in salt-affected regions. …”
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Bamboo Biochar and Sodium Silicate Alleviate Oxybenzone-Induced Phytotoxicity via Distinct Mechanisms for Sustainable Plant Protection by Chuantong Cui, Wenhai Yang, Weiru Dang, Ruiya Chen, Pedro García-Caparrós, Guoqun Yang, Jianhua Huang, Li-Jun Huang

“…Oxybenzone (OBZ), an organic ultraviolet filter, is an emerging contaminant posing severe threats to ecosystem health. Using tobacco (<i>Nicotiana tabacum</i>) as a model plant, this study investigated the alleviation mechanisms of exogenous silicon (Na₂SiO₃, Si) and bamboo-based biochar (Bc) under OBZ stress. …”
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Exploring the potential of ultrasound: Novel approaches to collagen extraction, modifications, and polypeptide preparation by Yongjun Zhao, Mingming Zhong, Shuixiu Pang, Ping Liu, Yufan Sun, Qiufang Liang, Kai Yu, Junxia Wang, Abdur Rehman, Arif Rashid, Haile Ma, Xiaofeng Ren

“…Nevertheless, the suboptimal extraction rate and inefficiencies associated with conventional collagen processing posed significant barriers to its widespread application. …”
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Identifying seawater intrusion in coastal areas using the transient electromagnetic method at Santolo Beach, Garut, West Java, Indonesia by Vitasha Adha Chaerul, I Gede Putu Fadjar Soerya Djaja, Prihandhanu Mukti Pratomo, Supriyadi, Elfitra Desifatma, Anggie Susilawati, Dini Andriani, Harry Mahardika, Eleonora Agustine, Wahyu Srigutomo

“…Seawater intrusion contaminates freshwater in coastal areas, disrupting the environment and posing health risks due to high chloride content. …”
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Rare-earth containing magnesium alloys: A review of precipitation behavior and its impact on fatigue performance by Fanjin Yao, Bo Hu, Zixin Li, Jiaxuan Han, Dejiang Li, Qianxi Zhang, Daolun Chen, Xiaoqin Zeng

“…However, their susceptibility to fatigue failure poses significant challenges for the long-term service under cyclic loading. …”
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Water quality characteristics of municipal wastewater treatment plants and the prospect of reclaimed water utilization in lower-middle income and water-scarce areas: A case study o... by Yutong Duan, Hongbo Xi, Zhikai Qin, Ruili Guo, Fang Wang, Yue Yuan

“…Operational data from 20 municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in 2023 were analyzed to assess water quality parameters, treatment efficiencies, and hydraulic load rates. …”
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Synthesis of diatomite/Fe3O4/Teff straw activated carbon composite adsorbent for Cr(VI) removal from wastewater by Sintayehu Shewatatek, Girma Gonfa, Sintayehu Mekuria, Belete Tessema, Gulmira Kezembayeva, Kalyan Sundar Ghosh, Muhammad Mushtaq, Mohammad Hadi Diyanatizadeh, Kaan Isinkaralar, Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharaei

“…Heavy metal pollution, particularly chromium (Cr), poses a significant environmental challenge. This study addresses this issue by developing a novel composite adsorbent consisting of diatomite (DE), Fe3O4, and an activated carbon from teff straw (TSAC). …”
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Irrigation, Nitrogen Supplementation, and Climatic Conditions Affect Resistance to <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> Stress in Maize by Heltan M. Mwalugha, Krisztina Molnár, Csaba Rácz, Szilvia Kovács, Cintia Adácsi, Tamás Dövényi-Nagy, Károly Bakó, István Pócsi, Attila Dobos, Tünde Pusztahelyi

“…<i>Aspergillus flavus</i>, a saprophytic fungus, thrives in warm, dry conditions, leading to aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) accumulation, and posing significant food safety risks. Macro- and micro-climatic factors, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation, influence kernel development, leaf wetness duration, and mycotoxin biosynthesis. …”
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A 3D reconstruction platform for complex plants using OB-NeRF by Sixiao Wu, Changhao Hu, Boyuan Tian, Yuan Huang, Shuo Yang, Shanjun Li, Shengyong Xu

“…After that, Zhang Zhengyou's calibration method and Structure from Motion(SfM)are utilized to estimate the camera parameters. Next, Camera poses estimated from SfM were automatically calibrated using camera imaging trajectories as prior knowledge. …”
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