Trans-Species Polymorphism in Immune Genes: General Pattern or MHC-Restricted Phenomenon? by Martin Těšický, Michal Vinkler

“…Evolution of the immune system in response to host-pathogen interactions in particular ecological contexts appears to be frequently associated with diversifying selection increasing the genetic variability. …”
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"It is very convenient when it works - successes and challenges with welfare technology" - a qualitative study. by Samantha A Svärdh, Giana Carli Lorenzini, Ulli Samuelsson, Steven M Schmidt, Susanne Iwarsson, Sofi Fristedt

“…Welfare technology (WT) use is increasingly advocated to facilitate aging in place. …”
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Improved method for a pedestrian detection model based on YOLO by Yanfei LI, Chengyi DONG

“…To address the dual challenges of excessive energy consumption and operational inefficiency inherent in the reliance of current agricultural machinery on direct supervision, this study developed an enhanced YOLOv8n-SS pedestrian detection algorithm through architectural modifications to the baseline YOLOv8n framework. …”
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Evaluating the effect of vitamin D3 fortification on physicochemical and sensory properties of yogurt by Saneela Saleem, Zahra Khan, Imtiaz Hussain, Faran Khan, Fahad Al-Asmari, Faima Atta Khan, Alyan Ali Zafar, Muhammad Abdul Rahim, Zongo Eliasse, Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan

“…Although the vitamin D3 content decreased during storage, it could be preserved if fortified yogurt is stored in opaque containers.…”
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Fault location and isolation technology for power grid automation based on intelligent algorithms by Qi Guo, Fuhe Wang, Suxia Cheng, Ke Wang, Yifan Zhang

“…Unlike conventional methods, FLA incorporates machine learning methods to improve fault detection, whereas FIA provides an optimized isolation strategy, decreasing operational delays and reducing power disruption. …”
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Dietary Passion Fruit Seed Oil Supplementation for Health and Performance of Laying Hens by Laís Garcia Cordeiro, Paola Aparecida Damázio Rodrigues, Gabrieli Andressa de Lima, Elis Omar Figueroa Castillo, Joyce Andrade da Silva, Júlia de Lima Lopes, Anna Luísa Lang, Samir Moura Kadri, Antônio Celso Pezzato, José Roberto Sartori

“…The CAT activity tended to decrease linearly and the SOD and GPx were not affected (<i>n</i> = 8; <i>p</i> > 0.05) by diets. …”
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Doing Knowledge Learning Model to Strengthen Media Production Skills: Feasibility Analysis and Implementation by Andi Kristanto, Utari Dewi

“… Students face difficulties in graphic design practice. Currently, students rely on automatic templates on software such as Canva that facilitate the design process but do not support their understanding of the basics of graphics. …”
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The Carbon Removal Budget: theory and practice by Ben Caldecott, Injy Johnstone

“…Due to a range of constraints, CDR is a fundamentally finite resource, which we currently do not have enough of to achieve and go beyond global net zero. …”
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The neurobiological basis of emotions and their connection to facial expressions in non-human mammals: insights in nonverbal communication by Daniel Mota-Rojas, Alexandra L. Whittaker, Cécile Bienboire-Frosini, Jhon Buenhombre, Patricia Mora-Medina, Adriana Domínguez-Oliva, Julio Martínez-Burnes, Ismael Hernández-Avalos, Adriana Olmos-Hernández, Antonio Verduzco-Mendoza, Alejandro Casas-Alvarado, Karina Lezama-García, Temple Grandin

“…Considering these coded facial movements, current research aims to associate certain facial expressions with the animals’ emotional states and affective contexts. …”
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After COVID-19: Rethinking Fiscal Rules in Europe by Forum Introduction

“…Abstract Following the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe this spring and subsequent measures to contain the pandemic, the European Commission drastically revised its economic and fiscal forecasts. …”
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Conflitos envolvendo indígenas e agricultores no Rio Grande do Sul: dilemas de políticas públicas contraditórias by Henrique Aniceto Kujawa

“…This article discusses these conflicts and analyzes them from the point of view of their historical roots and the current context. It characterizes the social subjects involved (indigenous and farmers) from the perspective of the emerging diversity and shows that the current public policy contributes to increase the conflict and does not meet the needs neither of indigenous people nor of farmers. …”
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Quo Vadis the Common Agricultural Policy amid Tomorrow’s Challenges? by ANDREEA - EMANUELA DRĂGOI

“…Our main objective is to illustrate the future of CAP funding using as case study Romania’s approved CSP, while presenting the specific measures proposed in this country to support its agricultural sector among the challenges brought for its farmers by the current economic international context. …”
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Features of the bridge span performance when shifting the axis of the rail-sleeper grid by V. V. Korolev, A. A. Loktev, I. V. Shishkina, E. A. Gridasova

“…It is noted that although the increase in stresses (by about 6 %) can generally be considered insignificant, the presence of defects in the span beams (concrete chips, cracks in the stretched zone, exposure and corrosion of working reinforcement, decrease in the calculated cross section, leaching of cement stone from concrete, decrease in concrete strength over time) can make it a significant enough factor limiting the operational capabilities of bridge crossings.…”
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Electrolyte Performance of Noni Fruit Extracts (Morinda Citrifolia L.) for C-Zn Batteries by Said Ali Akbar, Dilla Armelianda, Muttakin Muttakin

“…Then, the use of fermented electrolytes causes an increase in voltage and current due to decreased pH. …”
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Cyclic voltammetric studies of carbon steel corrosion in chloride-formation water solution and effect of some inorganic salts by M.A. Deyab, S.T. Keera

“…It was found that both the pitting potential Epit and the repassivation potential (Epro) decreased with increase in Cl− ions concentration. …”
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Small Extracellular Vesicles with a High Sphingomyelin Content Isolated from Hypertensive Diabetic db/db Mice Inhibits Calcium Mobilization and Augments Amiloride-Sensitive Epithel... by Hunter Ramsay, Ling Yu, Faisal F. Alousi, Abdel A. Alli

“…Extracellular vesicles (EVs) contain bioactive lipids that play a key role in pathophysiology. …”
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Testing Exhaust Emissions of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in Poland by Jacek Pielecha, Wojciech Gis

“…The emission results were used to evaluate Poland’s charging infrastructure in the context of PHEV usage. The current state of the infrastructure and its development plans for 2030 and 2040 were analyzed. …”
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Job Satisfaction Analysis of Nurses, who Work in Neurology and Neurosurgery Units by Anna Rymkiewicz

“…The percentage of those able to cope with complex mental tasks has decreased significantly, the percentage of nurses who are overburdened with too many tasks has increased, 75% of them notice the impact of work on family life. …”
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Quality evaluation of snack bars prepared using different proportions of Khudri dates and fried green lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) by Rehab F. M. Ali

“…The current study aimed to determine the impact of adding fried green lentil powder (FGLP) into date paste on the nutritive and sensory aspects of date bars. …”
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Optimising the public health benefits of sex work regulation in Senegal: Results from qualitative interviews with policy stakeholders. by Aurélia Lépine, Fanny Procureur, Sandie Szawlowski, Carole Treibich, El Hadj Mbaye, Khady Gueye, Cheikh Tidiane Ndour

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To identify which modifications to the current registration policy have the potential to increase uptake of registration by FSWs and to assess their feasibility in the context of Senegal.…”
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