Effects of dietary faba bean (Vicia faba L.) inclusion on carcass characteristics, meat quality, and blood biochemistry in Awassi lambs by Belal S. Obeidat, Nawras L. Al Shabuol, Linda Alyahya

“…The observed improvements in meat tenderness, protein content, and color, along with unchanged blood profiles, support the use of FBs as a viable and sustainable protein source in lamb production. Future studies should investigate the long-term effects, consumer acceptance, and optimal inclusion rates across various breeds and production systems.…”
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Experiences and Expectations of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Older Adults Regarding eHealth Services: Qualitative Interview Study by Maedeh Ghorbanian Zolbin, Sari Kujala, Isto Huvila

“…Iranians are one important immigrant group, as their number is limited and their specific needs are less well understood compared to those of the bigger immigrant groups. MethodsThis study used a qualitative explorative research design. …”
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GIS-Based 'Banua Siaga' Platform for Enhancing Disaster Preparedness Through Health Post Mapping in Palu by Budiman Budiman, Ahmad Yani, Fatmawati Fatmawati

“…This study aims to develop an interactive platform utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to map health service posts and evacuation points in Palu City, ensuring real-time access to crucial disaster response information. Methods: This study employs a quantitative descriptive approach with a developmental research design to create an interactive platform for mapping health service posts. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variations in Human Activity Intensity Along the Qinghai–Tibet Railway and Analysis of Its Decoupling Process from Ecological Environment Quality Changes by Fengli Zou, Qingwu Hu, Lei Liao, Yuqi Liu, Haidong Li, Xujie Zhang

“…Drawing on analytical methods from production theory, a coupling theoretical framework based on remote sensing ecological models is proposed to quantitatively reveal the coupling relationships between the ecological environment and human activities across varying spatiotemporal scales along the Qinghai–Tibet Railway. …”
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QTL-based dissection of three key quality attributes in maize using double haploid populations by Zitian He, Jianping Wang, Jianping Wang, Jialei Li, Jianwei Li, Lei Chen, Xiaolei Zhang, Xiaolei Zhang

“…Understanding the genetic basis of these quality traits significantly contributes to improving maize yield and optimizing end-use quality. While previous studies have explored the genetic basis of these traits, further investigation into the quantitative trait loci (QTL) responsible for variations in starch content, oil content, and lysine content still requires additional attention.MethodsDouble haploid (DH) populations were developed via a nested association mapping (NAM) design. …”
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The influence of intergenerational relationships on depressive symptoms in elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions: the mediating roles of self-rated health and well-bein... by Wenjia Feng, Pengxin Geng, Huaiju Ge, Qianqian Gao, Weiqin Cai, Qi Jing, Runguo Gao, Anning Ma

“…Methods Data from the 2020 China Family Panel Study (CFPS) were used, and 739 elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions were selected as the study subjects. …”
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Purification and characterization of detergent stable alkaline lipase from Bacillus safensis TKW3 isolated from Tso Kar brackish water lake by Tishu Devi, Srinivas Sistla, Rabiya T. Khan, Swadha Kailoo, Mansavi Bhardwaj, Shafaq Rasool

“…This interest has been fueled by the recognition that extreme environments serve as rich reservoirs of diverse cold-active alkaliphilic enzymes. Methods Bacillus safensis TKW3, isolated from brackish Lake Tso Kar of the Ladakh region, India, produced cold-adapted haloalkaliphilic lipase halozyme. …”
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Examining the Impact of Topography and Vegetation on Existing Forest Canopy Height Products from ICESat-2 ATLAS/GEDI Data by Yisa Li, Dengsheng Lu, Yagang Lu, Guiying Li

“…This research improves our understanding of the existing FCH products and provides valuable insights into methods for more effectively extracting accurate FCH from spaceborne LiDAR data. …”
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Resource potential and extraction technique design for helium in coal measures by Lei WANG, Maoyin TANG

“…However, existing studies on helium in coal measures mostly focus on the genesis, enrichment patterns, and geochemical characteristics of helium, while there is a lack of studies on its resource characteristics and extraction techniques.MethodsThis study investigated the helium resources in coal measures in the Sanjiaobei Block along the northeastern margin of the Ordos Basin as an example to analyze the characteristics of regional helium resources. …”
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Callus formation, organogenesis and microclonal reproduction in different species of the genus Linum L. in vitro by С. В. Міщенко, Л. М. Кривошеєва

“…(Linaceae) in vitro. Methods. For in vitro induction of callus formation and organogenesis, hypocotyl segments of species Linum usitatissimum L. convar. elongatum and convar. usitatissimum, L. tenue Desf., L. bienne Mill., L. corymbulosum Pchb., L. nervosum Waldst. & Kit., L. flavum L., L. campanulatum L., L. perenne L., L. austriacum L., L. grandiflorum Desf., L. strictum L. were cultivated on Murashige and Skoog medium supplementedwith 0.05 mg/l 1-naphthylacetic acid and 1.0 mg/l 6-benzyl aminopurine at 22–24 °C, relative humidity of 60–80%,with 16 hours photoperiod (2500 flux). …”
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Effects of DEM Resolution on Hydrological Connectivity Index of Small Watershed in Intensive Sugarcane Area by Kang Zhenwei, Li Yong, Huang Zhigang, Ming Xue

“…[Objective] The response of surface microtopography characteristic index, and hydrological connectivity (IC) index to different resolutions of digital elevation model (DEM) was studied, and the best DEM resolution of IC was determined in a small watershed of an intensive sugarcane production area in order to provide a theoretical basis and reference for subsequent research on hydrological connectivity, agricultural non-point source pollution, and soil erosion. [Methods] The effects of different resolutions of DEM (0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 m) on surface microtopography characteristics 〔slope (S), slope length (L), surface roughness (SR), standard deviation of elevation (SDE), and IC〕 were studied in an intensive sugarcane planting area in Southern China using ArcGIS and high-resolution images from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). …”
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Non-invasive MRI measurements of age-dependent in vivo human glymphatic exchange using magnetization transfer spin labeling by Dahan Kim, Yujia Huang, Jiaen Liu

“…Purpose: To demonstrate a noninvasive, translatable MRI technique capable of measuring glymphatic water exchange in humans and to apply this technique to examine age-related changes in the glymphatic exchange measures in healthy subjects. Methods: Repeating on-resonance magnetization transfer (MT) RF pulses were applied to saturate macromolecules within the brain parenchyma and label its interstitial water, followed by measuring partial CSF saturation resulting from the parenchyma-CSF water exchange. …”
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Forest age estimation using UAV-LiDAR and Sentinel-2 data with machine learning algorithms- a case study of Masson pine (Pinus massoniana) by Jinjin Chen, Xuejian Li, Zihao Huang, Jie Xuan, Chao Chen, Mengchen Hu, Cheng Tan, Yongxia Zhou, Yinyin Zhao, Jiacong Yu, Lei Huang, Meixuan Song, Huaqiang Du

“…With the increased availability of high-quality open-access satellite data and advancements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Light Detection and Ranging (UAV-LiDAR) technology, remote sensing has emerged as an essential method for acquiring accurate forest age information. …”
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Pemanfaatan Koleksi Perpustakaan dalam Tesis dan Disertasi Mahasiswa Pascasarjana UIN Sunan Ampel: Studi Analisis Sitasi by Isna Fistiyanti

“…Conclusion: Graduate students at UIN Sunan Ampel utilize various information sources for thesis and dissertation writing, but the use of electronic journals from the university’s subscribed database is very low (less than 1%), highlighting the need for collection evaluation and the development of information literacy programs to enhance access and optimal use of digital resources.…”
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From digitized whole‐slide histology images to biomarker discovery: A protocol for handcrafted feature analysis in brain cancer pathology by Xuanjun Lu, Yawen Ying, Jing Chen, Zhiyang Chen, Yuxin Wu, Prateek Prasanna, Xin Chen, Mingli Jing, Zaiyi Liu, Cheng Lu

“…Among the 72 models combining nine feature selection methods and eight machine learning classifiers, the optimal model combination achieved discriminative performance with an average area under the curve (AUC) of 0.615 over 100 iterations under five‐fold cross‐validation. …”
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Bayesian adaptive trials for social policy by Sally Cripps, Anna Lopatnikova, Hadi Mohasel Afshar, Ben Gales, Roman Marchant, Gilad Francis, Catarina Moreira, Alex Fischer

“…Moreover, BATs’ ability to value potential future information sources positions it as an optimal strategy for sequential data acquisition during policy implementation. …”
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Nutritional value antioxidant strength and antimicrobial efficacy of fig pastes from eastern morocco by Aziz Tikent, Khawla Bouaouda, Salah Laaraj, Mohamed Chebaibi, Hanane Choubbane, El Hassania Loukili, Kaoutar Elfazazi, Mohamed Bouhrim, Ramzi A. Mothana, Omar M. Noman, Bruno Eto, Ahmed Elamrani, Mohamed Addi

“…Abstract Figs are delectable, beneficial, nutritious, and seasonal; nevertheless, they deteriorate quickly, making processing the optimal method for preservation. Drying figs is the most practical and efficient way to preserve them. …”
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A global systematic review of the remote sensing vegetation indices by Kai Yan, Si Gao, Guangjian Yan, Xuanlong Ma, Xiuzhi Chen, Peng Zhu, Jinhua Li, Sicong Gao, Jean-Philippe Gastellu-Etchegorry, Ranga B. Myneni, Qiao Wang

“…This study conducted a bibliometric review of VI-related literature in the web of science (WOS) database since 1986, examining current trends and issues in data sources, geographic areas, eco-functional areas, applications, and technical methods. …”
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Life cycle assessment of earth-based residential unit “TOVA”: A 3D printed on-site load-bearing structure by Deena El-Mahdy, Eugene Marais, Marwa AbdelRahim, Alexandre Dubor, Edouard Cabay

“…This paper aims to assess the environmental life cycle of a real lead-bearing 3D printed earthen-based (3DP-E) structure built on-site, “TOVA” in Spain. The method followed a cradle-to-site approach focusing on wall structure. …”
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Antimicrobial Effectiveness of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> L. Leaf Extracts Prepared in Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NaDESs) by Maria-Beatrice Solcan, Ana-Maria Vlase, Gabriel Marc, Dana Muntean, Tibor Casian, George Cosmin Nadăș, Cristiana Ștefania Novac, Daniela-Saveta Popa, Laurian Vlase

“…Methods: Two hydrogen-bond acceptors (HBAs) and three hydrogen-bond donors (HBDs) were tested. …”
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