Seasonal and Spatial Dynamics of Freshwater Snails and Schistosomiasis in Mizan Aman, Southwest Ethiopia by Asrat Meleko, Naomi Caplan, Dorin Brener Turgeman, Azeb Seifu, Zvi Bentwich, Michal Bruck, Nisan Z. Kesete, Willemijn Zaadnoordijk, Noa Dahan

“…Introduction: Freshwater snails, particularly snails from the genus <i>Biomphalaria</i>, play a key role in the transmission of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease prevalent in tropical regions. Schistosomiasis poses a significant public health challenge in these regions, leading to chronic illness, reduced productivity, and impaired childhood development, particularly in communities with limited access to healthcare and sanitation. …”
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A Dynamic Adaptive Ensemble Learning Framework for Noninvasive Mild Cognitive Impairment Detection: Development and Validation Study by Aoyu Li, Jingwen Li, Yishan Hu, Yan Geng, Yan Qiang, Juanjuan Zhao

“…To address the challenges (eg, the curse of dimensionality and increased model complexity) posed by high-dimensional features, we developed a dynamic adaptive feature selection optimization algorithm to identify the most impactful subset of features for classification performance. …”
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LCFANet: A Novel Lightweight Cross-Level Feature Aggregation Network for Small Agricultural Pest Detection by Shijian Huang, Yunong Tian, Yong Tan, Zize Liang

“…In agricultural pest detection, the small size of pests poses a critical hurdle to detection accuracy. To mitigate this concern, we propose a Lightweight Cross-Level Feature Aggregation Network (LCFANet), which comprises three key components: a deep feature extraction network, a deep feature fusion network, and a multi-scale object detection head. …”
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Reproductive and developmental implications of micro- and nanoplastic internalization: Recent advances and perspectives by Zitong Zhang, Jiahua Meng, Jiaqi Tian, Ning Li, Zhen Chen, Xiang Yun, Dandan Song, Fei Li, Shuyin Duan, Lin Zhang

“…We show a potential relationship between MNP exposure and increased prevalence of infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the fact that MNPs exert detrimental effects on reproductive parameters, including sperm quality, ovarian function, and steroidogenesis. …”
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Giardiavirus infection alleviates growth restriction and intestinal damage caused by the intestinal parasite Giardia duodenalis by Lu Li, Lili Cao, Qiankun Yang, Zhiteng Zhao, Jianqi Yuan, Shaoxiong Liu, Qinqin Jin, Jianhua Li, Xin Li, Xiaocen Wang, Nan Zhang, Weina Jiang, Pengtao Gong

“…Importantly, EV-coated GLV-infected Giardia leads to divergent clinical symptoms in mice, posing less risk to mice and reducing symptoms, such as emaciation, stunted growth, and lesion damage, compared with GLV-free Giardia-infected mice. …”
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Leaching risk of sulfadiazine in soil: Regulatory role of low-molecular-weight organic acids associated with root exudates by Fuxiang Zhang, Jiaxuan Hong, Qiang Fu, Hongliang Jia, Yi-Fan Li, Yongzhen Ding, Xiaoyan Wang, Song Cui, Guorui Liu

“…By safeguarding soil and groundwater quality, this approach highlights the critical role of such mitigation strategies in promoting environmental sustainability, particularly in agricultural systems where antibiotic contamination poses a significant threat.…”
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Quantitative assessment of coastal geomorphological and ecological damage risks: a case study of Sheyang coast by Dong Liang, Dong Liang, Dong Liang, Na Gao, Na Gao, Mingli Zhao, Mingli Zhao, Mianrun Chen, Mianrun Chen, Mianrun Chen, Dongling Li, Haobing Cao, Zhaoyuan Zhang, Huamei Huang, Huamei Huang, Huamei Huang, Huaguo Zhang

“…However, coastal erosion poses a significant challenge for China. Current risk management practices often rely on subjective judgment and lack standardized, quantifiable frameworks that integrate both subjective and objective perspectives. …”
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Effects of postoperative antifungal therapy on the recurrence of Aspergillus infection after pulmonary aspergilloma resection: a prospective, randomized, controlled, single-center,... by Jian Yang, Chan Liu, Jianxiong Li, Xianqiu Chen, Beibei Wang, Jing Zhang, Haifeng Wang, Deping Zhao, Yiming Zhou, Haomin Cai, Jin-fu Xu, Shuo Liang

“…Conclusions Our findings demonstrated that postoperative antifungal therapy did not reduce Aspergillus recurrence rate but posed potential safety risks. For immunocompetent patients undergoing complete resection without intraoperative fungal spillage, routine postoperative antifungal agents are not recommended. …”
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Protozoan-based biodiversity-safeguarding benchmark for triclosan in freshwater ecosystems by Kexin Yu, Jing Tang, Yuting Zhao, Pan Zhou, Jing Luo, Benchao Jiang, Xinying Su, Duu-Jong Lee, Xuming Pan, Li Wang

“…The global usage of triclosan (TCS)-containing disinfectants posed toxicity threats to freshwater biodiversity; at the same time, the ecological risk assessments based on Species Sensitivity Distribution (SSD) models overestimated the Predicted No-Effect Concentration (PNEC) of the TCS due to neglecting toxicity data for the secondary trophic level protozoa. …”
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Multimethodological Approach for the Evaluation of Tropospheric Ozone’s Regional Photochemical Pollution at the WMO/GAW Station of Lamezia Terme, Italy by Francesco D’Amico, Giorgia De Benedetto, Luana Malacaria, Salvatore Sinopoli, Arijit Dutta, Teresa Lo Feudo, Daniel Gullì, Ivano Ammoscato, Mariafrancesca De Pino, Claudia Roberta Calidonna

“…However, some of the mechanisms driving O₃ patterns and their correlation with other parameters at the LMT site remain unknown, despite the environmental and health hazards posed by tropospheric O₃ in the area. …”
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Thermally activated fluorescence in 9,10-DPA single crystals enabling high-performance fast neutron detection by Yingming Wang, Lingyan Xu, Lu Liang, Zhentao Qin, Zhuochen Cai, Kaifu Zhang, Chongqi Liu, Lixiang Lian, Wei Zheng, Yanyan Lei, Qinzeng Hu, Binbin Zhang, Tao Wang, Wanqi Jie

“…Nevertheless, the cultivation of large-sized and high-quality organic single crystals has persistently posed a formidable challenge. 9,10-diphenylanthracene (DPA) was chosen as a prospective material for fast neutron detection. …”
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Novel insights into ORFV B2L DNA vaccine-mediated gut microbiota modulation and immune augmentation in rats by Umar Farooq, Umar Farooq, Guiqiong Liu, Guiqiong Liu, Sohail Ahmed, Sohail Ahmed, Huiguo Yang, Mehboob Ahmed, Xunping Jiang, Xunping Jiang

“…The Orf virus (ORFV) poses a significant threat to livestock and human health, causing economic losses in the livestock industry and potential zoonotic infections. …”
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Mitigation of mycotoxin residues and activation of endogenous stem cells in broiler chickens using a toxin binder: Implications for meat safety and performance enhancement by Erma Safitri, Hery Purnobasuki, Tita Damayanti Lestari, Suzanita Utama, Rimayanti Rimayanti, Mirni Lamid, Mutmainah Wardatul Jannah, Siti Darodjah, Goo Jang, Mitsuhiro Takagi

“…Background and Aim: Mycotoxin contamination in poultry feed, particularly with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA), poses significant threats to broiler health, meat quality, and consumer safety. …”
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Alkaline phosphatase is associated with vascular depression in patients with severe white matter hyperintensities by Xi Tao, Xi Tao, Xi Tao, Yuqi Yin, Yi Zhang, Chen Yang, Siyuan Wu, Wenjing Tang, Chen Li, Chen Li, Tao Song, Tao Song, Tao Song, Juan He

“…Baseline demographic information, fasting blood parameters, and MRI data were systematically gathered for analysis. …”
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Tribological properties of polymer like carbon coatings on NBG-18 nuclear graphite under nitrogen environment by HAN Hai, LIU Huichuan, CHENG Jinjuan, CHEN Xinchun, LIU Pengxiao, QI Wei, TANG Xian

“…Then, the coefficient of friction (COF) of NBG-18 with the PLC coatings was examined in a nitrogen environment using a TRB3 friction tester at room temperature with specific testing parameters set for normal loads and sliding frequencies to identify the optimal conditions. …”
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Impact of splenectomy on prognosis in lymphoma with splenic involvement by Li Li, Mengqi Xiong, Lulu Wang, Lixia Zhu, Kui Zhao, Lijun Wang, Jingsong He, Xiujin Ye

“…Abstract Background Lymphoma presenting splenic invasion as the primary manifestation poses unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. …”
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Acaricidal and insecticidal activities of entomopathogenic nematodes combined with rosemary essential oil and bacterium-synthesized silver nanoparticles against camel tick, Hyalomm... by Bander Albogami, Hadeer Darwish, Akram Alghamdi, Ahmed BahaaEldin Darwish, Wafa Mohammed Al-Otaibi, Mohamed A. Osman, Zamzam M. Al Dhafar, Abeer Mousa Alkhaibari, Abadi M. Mashlawi, Fadi Baakdah, Ahmed Noureldeen

“…An innovative approach to ticks and insect pests management is necessary to mitigate the challenges posed by the indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides, which can lead to resistance development and environmental pollution. …”
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Influence of weather and seasonal factors on whitefly dynamics, associated endosymbiotic microbiomes, and Begomovirus transmission causing tomato leaf curl disease: insights from a... by S. Sujatha, Kopparthi Amrutha Valli Sindhura, Prasanna S. Koti, Shridhar Hiremath, Mantesh Muttappagol, Mantesh Muttappagol, H. D. Vinay Kumar, K. S. Shankarappa, V. Venkataravanappa, K. M. Srinivas Reddy, C. N. Lakshminarayana Reddy

“…Multiple regression analysis was employed to assess the influence of weather parameters on whitefly populations and disease prevalence. …”
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Optimized length and application rate of chopped straw for alfalfa production in ridge-furrow rainwater-harvesting in semi-arid regions in China by Xiaole Zhao, Qi Wang, Abdul Qadeer, Yuanwei Sun, Rizwan Azim, Ibrahim Awuku, Farzaneh Masoumkhani, Wen Ma, Qinglin Liu, Xunzhen Cui, Haixia Dong, Xuchun Li, Bing Liu

“…Water scarcity poses a significant challenge for alfalfa (Medicago sativa L) cultivation in semi-arid regions in China. …”
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Ingestion exposure of natural radionuclide and toxic heavy metallic origin in samples of local staple food by Godwin K. Agbajor, Omamoke O.E. Enaroseha, Damaris Osiga-Aibangbee, Anita Franklin Akpolile, Aziakpono Blessing Umukoro

“…The implication of the results suggested that the consumption of amala by the people living around the study area poses no significant health risk to their daily living. …”
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