Hydrochemical assessment of borehole water in Effurun, Delta state Niger Delta, Nigeria: implications for public health and safety by Odunayo Tope Ojo, Chiaka Joy Ike, Adegoke Ige Aladeboyeje, Olayiwola Grace Olaseeni, Olumuyiwa Femi Adewumi

“…This study provides a comprehensive spatial analysis of groundwater quality in Effurun, identifying specific areas at risk of contamination and offering data-driven recommendations for public health and sustainable water management.…”
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The Use of AI in Mental Health Services to Support Decision-Making: Scoping Review by Hassan Auf, Petra Svedberg, Jens Nygren, Monika Nair, Lina E Lundgren

“…ConclusionsThe design, development, and implementation of AI systems to support decision-making present substantial challenges for the sustainable use of this technology in care processes. …”
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Nutritional and anti-nutritional evaluation of injera made from Sorghum, Rice, Teff, and Flaxseed flours using D-optimal mixture design by Moges Amtataw, Estifanos Kassahun, Solomon Tibebu, Tadele Andargie, Takele Ayanaw, Agimassie Agazie, Mesfin Wogayehu, Abebaw Teshome, Sadik Jemal, Deginet Teferi

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Impacts of Dryopteris serrato-dentata (Beddome) Hayata (Dhekishak) and Blumealacera DC. (Shialmutra) on rice and weed as growth inhibitor: an evaluation through the use of manure a... by Md. Tutul Hossen, Md. Liton Mia, Uttam Kumer Sarker, Ahmed Khairul Hasan, Md. Abdus Salam, Md. Shafiqul Islam

“…Therefore, Dryopteris serrato-dentata (Beddome) Hayata and Blumea lacera Dc. residues combined with manures and fertilizers might be an efficient source of eco-friendly weed management and yield enhancement tool for sustainable boro rice production.…”
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Model-based fed-batch cultivation of Viola odorata plant cells exhibiting antimalarial and anticancer activity by R. Babu, Manokaran Veeramani, Wallepure Aadinath, Vignesh Muthuvijayan, Shailja Singh, Smita Srivastava

“…Bioprocess principles can be applied to develop sustainable methods for the commercial production of high-quality V. odorata plant biomass.MethodsTo this effect, the in vitro culture conditions of V. odorata were rationally optimized to increase the biomass production up to 21.7 ± 0.8 g DW L−1 in 12 days in shake flasks. …”
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Oat Nutrition, Traits, and Yield as Affected by the Interaction of Nitrogen Rates and Plant Density in Sandy Soil by Zhiling Lin, Jianqiang Deng, Kai Gao, Zhixin Zhang

“…Optimizing plant density and nutrient availability is essential for sustaining high forage yields and promoting environmental health, especially in semi-arid regions with sandy soil. …”
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A scoping review on the obstacles faced by beta thalassemia major patients in Pakistan- Matter of policy investment by Ali Hussain Ansari, Saqib Hussain Ansari, Mubarak Jabeen Salman, Muhammad Usman Hussain Ansari, Rawshan Jabeen

“…Furthermore, psychosocial morbidities are also prevalent in β-TM patients, with increased levels of hostility, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, thus emphasizing the critical need for sustained psychological support. Access to quality treatments is constrained, with notable disparities between public and private sector hospitals. …”
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Individual, household, and community-level factors associated with high-risk fertility behaviour among Nigerian women: secondary analysis of the 2018 demographic and health survey... by Michael Ekholuenetale, Chimezie Igwegbe Nzoputam, Amadou Barrow, Amit Arora

“…The existence of HRFB presents significant barrier to accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals. The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and contextual factors of HRFB among Nigerian women. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey of plants locally used in the control of termite pests among rural communities in northern Uganda by Betty C. Okori, Christine Oryema, Robert Opiro, Acur Amos, Gilbert I. Obici, Karlmax Rutaro, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Eric Sande

“…Furthermore, simple methods for local propagation and cultivation are needed to ensure a sustainable supply of termicidal plant biomass.…”
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Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Dimethyl Fumarate in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Treated in Routine Medical Practice: Final Analysis of the ESTEEM Study by Krupa Shah Pandey, Kathryn Giles, Konstantin Balashov, Richard Macdonell, Jörg Windsheimer, Mikel Martinez, Ivan Božin, Stephanie Raynaud, Matthew Scaramozza, Oksana Mokliatchouk, Zhaonan Sun, Nicholas Belviso, Yayoi Sato, Xiaochen Lin, Annette Okai

“…The estimated proportion of patients free from confirmed disability progression sustained over 48 weeks was 87.0% at month 60. Mean scores for physical and psychological impact, fatigue, health, and productivity remained stable over 5 years. …”
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Mechanistic switch in corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy diamond lattice structures induced by argon plasma treatment by Viviana M. Posada, Alexandru Marin, Tonny Naranjo, Juan Ramírez, Patricia Fernández-Morales

“…These findings support the conclusion that the DPNS-treated scaffold demonstrates sustained improved corrosion resistance over time compared to the untreated control.Micro-CT revealed plasma-treated samples retained larger struts (504.9 ± 95.3 µm at 8 wk) and formed larger H2 pockets extending 14.2 mm from the implant center, versus 4.9 mm in controls. …”
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Study on the comparison between Bosentan and Macitentan in the treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborns, simultaneously on sildenafil: A randomized double-bli... by Mandana Kashaki, Arash Mohazzab, Mohammad Radgoudarzi, Arash Bordbar, Sama Dabbagh

“…Background: Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is characterized by sustained elevated Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP). …”
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Effects of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, abundance, and climate conditions on bighorn sheep lamb:ewe ratios in New Mexico by Colton J. Padilla, Caitlin Q. Ruhl, James W. Cain III, Matthew E. Gompper

“…While the timing of initial herd infections varied across populations, one population sustained active infections for over 15 years. We found reduced juvenile:female ratios post M. ovipneumoniae exposure for both desert (O. c. mexicana) and Rocky Mountain (O. c. canadensis) bighorn sheep populations. …”
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Assessing a bundle of peer counseling, mobile phone messages, and mama kits in promoting timely initiation of and exclusive breastfeeding in Uganda: A cluster randomized controlled... by David Mukunya, James K Tumwine, Grace Ndeezi, Milton W Musaba, Justin Bruno Tongun, Josephine Tumuhamye, Agnes Napyo, Faith Oguttu, Daphine Amanya, Beatrice Odongkara, Vincentina Achora, Thorkild Tylleskar, Victoria Nankabirwa

“…<h4>Background</h4>Timely initiation of and exclusive breastfeeding have been recommended as key interventions to enable countries to attain the sustainable development target of reducing neonatal mortality to no more than 12 deaths per 1000 live births and to reduce mortality of children under 5 years to no more than 25 deaths per 1000 live births.…”
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Effects of using different levels of dietary chitosan on some immune indices and antioxidant defense system in Vannamei shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei by Saeed Dayani, Valiallah Jafari, Roghayeh Safari, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar

“…Introduction: Aquaculture aims to provide stable environmental conditions for fish to be able to grow and protect it from stress and diseases. To guarantee a sustainable yield of fish species, well-balanced diets should be considered. …”
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Experiments and Index Construction for Disaster Caused by Low Temperature Affecting Hetao Sunflower in Inner Mongolia by Duan Xiaofeng, Liu Wei, Bao Jiajing, Liu Yanli, Li Shuqi, Tang Hongyan

“…How to prevent or mitigate freezing damage has become a significant challenge for the sustainable development of the industry. Therefore, the main varieties of Hetao sunflower with developmental potential are investigated. …”
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Outcomes and Complications of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS) in Primary Angle Closure and Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Paik B, Chua CH, Yip LW, Yip VC

“…Overall complication rate was 141/875 (16%) after excluding transient self-resolving hyphema.Conclusion: MIGS brings about sustained reduction in IOP and medication burden with favourable side-effect profile in angle closure eyes. …”
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Human intestinal nematode infections in Sri Lanka: A scoping review. by Nalini Kaushalya Jayakody, Anjana Silva, Susiji Wickramasinghe, Nilanthi de Silva, Sisira Siribaddana, Kosala Gayan Weerakoon

“…Fluctuating enterobiasis prevalence and limited strongyloidiasis data underscore the importance of continued surveillance and targeted interventions for sustained control and eventual elimination. Sri Lanka's experiences and control measures offer valuable insights for low-income countries in South Asia and beyond, particularly in managing HINIs with limited resources.…”
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The active roles of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa ZTHY2 in regulating antioxidant capacity and immune function of Leizhou black ducks by Jiang Wu, Yingxin Hu, Namula Zhao, Wei Yang, Zhibao Chen, Zhibao Chen

“…Moreover, ZTHY2 modulated the mRNA expression profiles of these cytokines in the thymus, spleen, and bursa, thereby sustaining the balance of immune dynamics. In summary, the supplementation of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa ZTHY2 at a dosage of 2 × 109 CFU/kg had been found to most effectively enhance the growth performance of Leizhou black ducks by optimizing their immune function and antioxidant capacity.…”
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Investigation of the spatial and temporal long-term hydro-climatic trends in Upper Omo Gibe Basin, Ethiopia by Eyasu Tafese Mekuria, Tamene Adugna Demissie, Fekadu Fufa Feyessa

“…The results benefit water resource management, drought mitigation, and sustainable agricultural planning in the basin.…”
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