Relation among zootechnical performance, biochemical indicators, water quality, and small invertebrates (zooplankton) abundance reared in biofloc-supplemented systems by Ahmed Said Al-Souti, Marwa M. Zaher, Amr M. Helal, Dina T. Meshhal, Mansour D. H., Afify D. G. Al-Afify, Mohamed M. Rafaey, Abeer El-Saharty, Ehab El-Haroun, Marian G. Nassif, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Mohamed Ashour

“…Nile tilapia juveniles (13.30 g and 9.50 cm) were randomly distributed into 18 fiberglass tanks (500 L/tank with a stocking density of 40 fish/tank) to start the feeding experiment for 60 days. …”
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Whole genomic analysis uncovers high genetic diversity of rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in Botswana by Tuelo Mogashoa, Tuelo Mogashoa, Johannes Loubser, Ontlametse T. Choga, Ontlametse T. Choga, Justice Tresor Ngom, Wonderful T. Choga, Wonderful T. Choga, Mpaphi B. Mbulawa, Tuduetso Molefi, One Stephen, Topo Makhondo, Kedumetse Seru, Patience Motshosi, Boitumelo Zuze, Joseph Makhema, Rosemary M. Musonda, Dimpho Otukile, Chawangwa Modongo, Botshelo T. Kgwaadira, Keabetswe Fane, Simani Gaseitsiwe, Rob M. Warren, Sikhulile Moyo, Sikhulile Moyo, Sikhulile Moyo, Sikhulile Moyo, Anzaan Dippenaar, Elizabeth M. Streicher

“…This study aimed to describe the genetic diversity of rifampicin-resistant M. tb strains circulating in Botswana using whole genome sequencing (WGS).MethodsThis study included 202 stored M. tb isolates from people diagnosed with rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB) between January 2016 and June 2023. …”
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Rationale and design of a multicentre randomised controlled trial on circulating tumour DNA-guided neoadjuvant treatment strategy for locally advanced rectal cancer (CINTS-R) by Bin Wu, Yi Xiao, Xiao Zhang, Tao Xu, Qian Liu, Wei Fu, Yang An, Yongheng Li, Guole Lin, Huadan Xue, Guoju Wu, Jiaolin Zhou, Hongwei Yao, Zhenjun Wang, Weijie Chen, Junyang Lu, Guannan Zhang, Xiaoyuan Qiu

“…All data will be collected and stored in a specially designed database. The results of our trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and presented at national and international academic conferences.Trial registration number This trial is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and the registration ID is NCT05601505.…”
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The effects of citral on the intestinal health and growth performance of American bullfrogs (Aquarana catesbeiana) by Xiaoting Zheng, Qiuyu Chen, Xueying Liang, Jingyi Xie, Alfredo Loor, Hongbiao Dong, Jinlong Yang, Jiasong Zhang

“…However, ensuring optimal intestinal health and growth performance remains a challenge due to poor water quality and high stocking densities. This study evaluated the effects of varying dietary concentrations of citral, a natural compound from lemongrass essential oil, on the intestinal health, microbiota, antioxidant capacity, and growth performance of juvenile bullfrogs. …”
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Ocular Biometry OCR: a machine learning algorithm leveraging optical character recognition to extract intra ocular lens biometry measurements by Anish Salvi, Leo Arnal, Kevin Ly, Gabriel Ferreira, Sophia Y. Wang, Sophia Y. Wang, Curtis Langlotz, Curtis Langlotz, Vinit Mahajan, Vinit Mahajan, Chase A. Ludwig, Chase A. Ludwig

“…The agreement scores, combining detection and similarity scores, were Lenstar: 0.985, IOLM 500: 0.999, and IOLM 700: 0.998. …”
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Single Dose of Attenuated Vaccinia Viruses Expressing H5 Hemagglutinin Affords Rapid and Long-Term Protection Against Lethal Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A H5N1... by Fumihiko Yasui, Keisuke Munekata, Tomoko Fujiyuki, Takeshi Kuraishi, Kenzaburo Yamaji, Tomoko Honda, Sumiko Gomi, Misako Yoneda, Takahiro Sanada, Koji Ishii, Yoshihiro Sakoda, Hiroshi Kida, Shosaku Hattori, Chieko Kai, Michinori Kohara

“…Background/Objectives: In preparation for a potential pandemic caused by the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, pre-pandemic vaccines against several viral clades have been developed and stocked worldwide. Although these vaccines are well tolerated, their immunogenicity and cross-reactivity with viruses of different clades can be improved. …”
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Food-related behaviors of rural (Asaase Kooko) and peri-urban (Kaadjanor) households in Ghana by Prince Kwabena Osei, Megan A. McCrory, Matilda Steiner-Asiedu, Edward Sazonov, Mingui Sun, Wenyan Jia, Tom Baranowski, Gary Frost, Benny Lo, Alex Kojo Anderson

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Endoscopic Dilation of Refractory Postlaryngectomy Strictures: A Case Series and Literature Review by Patrick L. Stoner, Amy L. Fullerton, Alyssa M. Freeman, Neil N. Chheda, David S. Estores

“…Technical success was achieved in 6/7 patients, and clinical success was achieved in 2/7 patients. 6/7 patients had advancements in Diet/GT scores. Conclusions. Dilation of refractory PLS is safe and effective and frequently requires the use of a retrograde approach, fluoroscopic guidance, and/or lumen patency strings. …”
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Evaluation of the Residues of Rice (Oryza sativa L.), Black-Eyed Pea (Vigna unguiculata L.), Dill (Anethum graveolens L.), and Aubergine (Solanum melongena L.) on Characteristics o... by Einollah Hesami, Mohsen Jahan

“…In order to determine the amount of moisture stored in the soil, in two stages before planting and in the middle of the corn growing season, the percentage of soil moisture by weight was calculated. …”
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AN INTEGRATED INFORMATION SYSTEM ON BIORESOURCE COLLECTIONS OF THE FASO OF RUSSIA by S. A. Lashin, D. A. Afonnikov, M. A. Genaev, F. V. Kazantsev, E. G. Komyshev, E. A. Oschepkova, А. V. Petrov, D. A. Rasskazov, A. A. Smirnova, N. A. Kolchanov

“…The paper presents an information portal designed to provide uniform methods of work for all BRC organizations of the FASO of Russia: input, storage, updating and differentiated access to specific information about storage units and their characteristics. …”
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Leveraging machine learning to uncover multi-pathogen infection dynamics across co-distributed frog families by Daniele L. F. Wiley, Kadie N. Omlor, Ariadna S. Torres López, Celina M. Eberle, Anna E. Savage, Matthew S. Atkinson, Lisa N. Barrow

“…In this study, we leverage frozen tissues stored in natural history collections and machine learning techniques to characterize infection dynamics of three generalist pathogens known to cause mortality in frogs. …”
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The Rise of Accounting Administration and Its Impact on the Profitability of Microeconomic Management by R. Acosta Velarde, M. Campaña Lara, E. Melendres Medina, J. Flores Dávila

“…A greater growth of SMEs that use RISE as part of their administration, especially grocery stores, has been identified in the commercial sector in the city of Macas, Morona canton, Morona Santiago province, Ecuador. …”
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Fluid Inclusions and H-O-C-S Isotopes of the Wushan Copper Polymetallic Deposit in the Suizao Area, Hubei Province: Implications for Ore Genesis by Pan-Pan Niu, Shao-Yong Jiang, Suo-Fei Xiong, Qi-Sheng Hu, Tian-liang Xu

“…The Wushan copper polymetallic deposit is located in the Tongbai-Dabie orogenic belt in central China. Two small granitoid stocks (Donggushan and Xigushan) occur in the deposit, which is next to the largest Qijianfeng Granite Complex in the Suizao area. …”
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Improvement of cocoa-pod husk using sheep rumen liquor for tilapia diet by Dedi Jusadi, Julie Ekasari, Azis Kurniansyah

“…Tilapia with an average body weight of 3.86±0.44 g were stocked at a density of 15 fish/aquarium and were maintained for 15 days. …”
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Exploraciones personales sobre las condiciones precedentes de la violencia sexual en el marco del conflicto armado enColombia by Paula Natalia Rincón Chitiva, Juan Felipe Monroy Simbaqueba

“…The research invokes the use of literary tools (four short stories written by us) and states through non-academic language of the personal repercussions during the realization of this investigation.…”
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Utilization of fermented chicken manure and catfish culture waste in recirculated sludge worm culture by Diana Sriwisuda Putri, Eddy Supriyono, Daniel Djokosetiyanto

“…Containers made multi-storey (three-level). The medium used was a sludge and chicken manure. …”
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Sewage pollution from onsite sewage disposal systems and an offshore wastewater treatment plant outfall in coastal waters of Keaukaha, Hawaiʻi Island by Shayla M.P. Waiki, Steven L. Colbert, Tracy N. Wiegner, Noelani Puniwai, Joseph W.P. Nakoa, III, Nicolas M. Storie, Craig E. Nelson, Ashlynn N. Overly, Karla J. McDermid, Devon K. Aguiar

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Ovarian development of female mud crab, Scylla serrata supplemented with cholesterol and injected with serotonin by Betsy J. Pattiasina, M. Zairin Junior, I. Mokoginta, R. Affandi, W. Manalu

“…This research was designed to study the effectiveness of cholesterol supplementation and serotonin injection in ovarian development. Broodstocks were stocked in nine experimental units in three fiber tanks. …”
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Utilization of biofloc meal as a feed ingredient for Nile tilapia and common carp by Julie Ekasari, Hilda Kemala Pasha, Nur Bambang Priyoutomo

“…Each fish species were randomly stocked with a density of 10 fish/aquarium (30´45´30 cm3). …”
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Comparative Analysis of Biochemical Parameters, Thermal Behavior, Rheological Features, and Gelling Characteristics of Thai Ligor Hybrid Chicken and Broiler Meats by Ngassa Julius Mussa, Chantira Wongnen, Warangkana Kitpipit, Worawan Panpipat, Mingyu Yin, Siriporn Riebroy Kim, Manat Chaijan

“…Both BC and LC meat gels showed acceptable lipid oxidation-based rancid off-flavor after short-term storage at 4 °C, with TBARS values below 2 mg malondialdehyde (MDA) equivalent/kg on Day 8. …”
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