Separation of Short-Chain Fatty Acids from Primary Sludge into a Particle-Free Permeate by Coupling Chamber Filter-Press and Cross-Flow Microfiltration: Optimization, Semi-Continuo... by Nikhil Shylaja Prakash, Peter Maurer, Harald Horn, Florencia Saravia, Andrea Hille-Reichel

“…Two methods were optimized for microfiltration: (1) increased backwashing frequency to sustain a permeate flux of 20 L∙m⁻²∙h⁻¹ (LMH), and (2) surface charge modification to maintain the flux between 70 and 80 LMH. …”
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Identification and characterization of Serratia nematophila and Acinetobacter guillouiae from putrid-skin disease lesions in farmed Chinese spiny frog (Quasipaa spinosa) by Ling Guo, Xiyu Jin, Dan Yang, Li Wei, Jie Chen, Zhihua Lin, Li Ma

“…Effective disease prevention and control are crucial for the sustainable development of frog breeding industries and the conservation of genetic resources. …”
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A Localized Model for Branding in the Iranian Dairy Industry by Shaghayegh Sabaghi, Alireza Rousta, Farzad Asayesh

“…Customer relationship management, brand equity, and target market selection were identified as the main categories of strategies and actions. Sustainable competitive advantage and employee participation have been identified as the most important intervening factors. …”
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Owners’ perceptions of dog treat management in Western Romania by Sorana Daina, Anamaria Blaga-Petrean, Silvana Popescu, Ioana Delia Pop, Daniel Mierlita, Adrian Macri

“…IntroductionWithin the broader-than-ever palette of pet foods, dog treats are an assortment sustained by powerful marketing tools and compelling advertising. …”
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Thyroid function during COVID-19 and post-COVID complications in adults: a systematic review by Anisha Panesar, Palma Gharanei, Natasha Khovanova, Lawrence Young, Dimitris Grammatopoulos, Dimitris Grammatopoulos

“…The mechanisms through which SARS-CoV-2 affects the thyroid include direct viral infection of thyroid cells, leading to viral thyroiditis, which causes inflammation and transient or sustained thyroid dysfunction, as well as an excessive systemic immune response (cytokine storm). …”
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Advancing the understanding of Naegleria fowleri: Global epidemiology, phylogenetic analysis, and strategies to combat a deadly pathogen by Awadh Alanazi, Sonia Younas, Hasan Ejaz, Muharib Alruwaili, Yasir Alruwaili, Bi Bi Zainab Mazhari, Muhammad Atif, Kashaf Junaid

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« Pas de retour à nos maisons sans satisfaction de nos revendications ». Le Hirak du Rif en actes face au Makhzen by Ahmed Chapi

“…The looser, more horizontal division of activist labor at work in the Hirak, in comparison with traditional activist organizations, favors the reconfiguration of the movement in terms of protest tactics, locations and profiles, enabling it to sustain itself over time.…”
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Determinants maintaining healthcare personnel’s motivation during COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda by Makiko Komasawa, Myo Nyein Aung, Christopher Nsereko, Kiyoko Saito, Robert Ssekitoleko, Mitsuo Isono, Motoyuki Yuasa

“…Comprehensive support systems are essential for sustaining HCWs’ motivation during the pandemic, especially in resource-limited settings. …”
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Analisis Perbaikan dan Pemodelan Proses Bisnis Menggunakan Business Process Improvement Pada Sistem Manajemen Budidaya Buah Agrowing by Addini Yusmar, Yani Nurhadryani, Irman Hermadi

“…The resulting business process model can be used as a reference for the design stage in the development of the Agrowing fruit cultivation management system so that it supports the development of agricultural information technology sustainably and helps farmers produce quality fruit. …”
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Investigating the preventive effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in rats by Shuai Ding, Guangquan Zhang, Yanzheng Gao, Zhiqiang Hou, Fuqiang Shao

“…Compared with those in the MPSL and PS groups, the expression levels of BMP-2 mRNA markedly increased after PEMF treatment, peaking one week later and sustaining a heightened state for four weeks, but decreased only at the eighth week. …”
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Dietary rosemary oil with/without zymogen forte improves water quality, growth hormones, immune-physiological response, stress resilience, and health status of Chelon ramada grown... by Ashraf I. G. Elhetawy, Mohammed F. El Basuini, Ahmed I. A. Mansour, Shimaa A. Shahin, Amira A. Omar, Mohamed M. Zayed, Mohamed M. Abdel-Rahim

“…Abstract With freshwater resources becoming scarce worldwide, mariculture is a promising avenue to sustain aquaculture development, especially by incorporating brackish and saline groundwater (GW) use into fish farming. …”
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Early Effects of Bronchoscopic Cryotherapy in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Immunotherapy: A Single-Center Prospective Study by Gediminas Vasiliauskas, Evelina Žemaitė, Erika Skrodenienė, Lina Poškienė, Gertrūda Maziliauskienė, Aurimas Mačionis, Skaidrius Miliauskas, Donatas Vajauskas, Marius Žemaitis

“…Combining cryotherapy with immunotherapy may provide a sustained immune response by preventing T cell exhaustion. …”
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Investigation of Woody Species Structure and Regeneration Status in the Central Rift Valley, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia by Assegid Assefa, Tamrat Bekele, Sebsebe Demissew, Tesfaye Abebe

“…The majority of woody species had a small population size, and some of them were found in specific habitats which need attention for conservation, and those woody species lack regeneration study soil seed bank and propagation methods for sustainable conservation.…”
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Modeling future climate change impacts on sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) production with best management options in Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Adem Mohammed, Abebe Misganaw

“…The present study was conducted with the objectives (1) to calibrate and evaluate the CERES-sorghum model in DSSAT (2) to assess impact of projected climate change on sorghum production in 2030s (2020–2049) and 2050s (2040–2069) under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios and (3) to identify best crop management strategies that can sustain sorghum production. The CERES-sorghum model was calibrated and evaluated using field experimental data of anthesis, physiological maturity, grain yield and aboveground biomass yield. …”
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Concentration of traffic air pollutants and influencing metrological factors in Hawassa City roadways, Ethiopia by Asmare Asrat Yirdaw, Amanuel Ejeso, Samrawit Mokie Belayneh, Lamrot Yohannes, Anmut Endalkachew Bezie, Embialle Mengistie Beyene

“…Also, it brings a sense of collaboration among stakeholders to tackle the effects of air pollution by providing an inclusive and sustainable development agenda for Hawassa.…”
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Effects of irrigation and organic fertilizer on pumpkin yield, quality, and water-fertilizer use efficiency in arid northwest China by Meng Yin, Jinxia Zhang, Liangliang Du, Lin Ding, Tao Zhong, Pengliang Tian, Runheng Yang

“…Due to the increasing water scarcity and the need for sustainable agricultural practices in arid regions, optimizing water and fertilizer management is crucial for enhancing crop productivity and resource efficiency. …”
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FoodMicroDB: A microbiome database for composition and time‐series research in food by Yahui Li, Hujie Lyu, Haifei Yang, Zhicheng Ju, Chuang Ma, Huiyu Hou, Yao Wang, Yuanping Zhou, Yunyun Gao, Junbo Yang, Shanshan Xu, Defeng Bai, Hao Luo, Salsabeel Yousuf, Tianyuan Zhang, Jiani Xun, Meiyin Zeng, Heyuan Qi, Tong Chen, Yong‐Xin Liu

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Explore the factors related to the death of offspring under age five and appraise the hazard of child mortality using machine learning techniques in Bangladesh by Ashikur Rahman, Md. Habibur Rahman

“…Although the child mortality rate in Bangladesh is declining over time, it still needs to drop even more in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Machine Learning models are one of the best tools for making more accurate and efficient forecasts and gaining in-depth knowledge. …”
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Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention and Control Programmes on Antibiotic Usage and A. baumannii resistance: A 2016–2023 Multicentre Prospective Study by Liu L, Liu B, Li L, Li Y, Zhou X, Li Q

“…In addition, a statistically negative correlation was found between ABHG consumption and the incidence of CR-AB, MDR-AB, and XDR-AB (r=− 0.9473 and P=0.0004, r=− 0.9123 and P=0.0016, r=− 0.9138 and P=0.0015, respectively).Conclusion: Comprehensive AMS and IPCP intervention measures can successfully achieve a sustained amelioration in the resistance and transmission of CR-AB, MDR-AB and XDR-AB, which are regarding potential applicability to other hospitals.Keywords: Acinetobacter baumannii, antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control programmes…”
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Effects of combined application of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers on seed yield, seed quality and economic returns of Elymus nutans in alpine region by Jianchao Song, Hang Yang, Xiaojun Yu, Yanzhu Chen, Caiyan Yang, Youlong He, Haibo Wang

“…This study provides theoretical evidence and certain practical suggestions for sustainable forage seed production in alpine regions of QTP.…”
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