A lightweight large receptive field network LrfSR for image super-resolution by Wanqin Wang, Shengbing Che, Wenxin Liu, Yangzhuo Tuo, Yafei Du, Zixuan Zhang

“…This design effectively extracts the high-frequency features of the image, which can be demonstrated by the feature map. Secondly, a more efficient attention mechanism is introduced into the network, designed as ECCA and SESA, respectively, which achieves an improvement in super-resolution image quality with fewer network parameters. …”
Get full text

Development of FRET-based cap-snatching endonuclease assay by Jeeva Subbiah, Austin Royster, Sheema Mir, Mohammad Mir

“…Currently, there are no Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccines or antiviral therapeutics available for these viruses. The highly efficient and cost-effective fluorescence resonance energy transfer-based in vitro endonuclease assay, having a quantitative fluorescence readout, can be optimized for high-throughput screening of chemical libraries to identify chemical inhibitors for the Bunyavirus cap-snatching endonuclease. …”
Get full text

Antimicrobial Activity of Piper marginatum Jacq and Ilex guayusa Loes on Microorganisms Associated with Periodontal Disease by Fredy Gamboa, Camila-Cristina Muñoz, Gloria Numpaque, Luis Gonzalo Sequeda-Castañeda, Sandra Janeth Gutierrez, Nohemi Tellez

“…Piper marginatum Jacq total ethanol extract presented antimicrobial activity against all three bacteria, whereas Ilex guayusa Loes was only efficient against P. gingivalis ATCC 33277 and P. intermedia ATCC 25611, with inhibition halos from 9.3 to 30 mm. …”
Get full text

Unraveling the Nectar Secretion Pathway and Floral-Specific Expression of <i>SWEET</i> and <i>CWIV</i> Genes in Five Dandelion Species Through RNA Sequencing by Sivagami-Jean Claude, Sunmi Park, Seong-Jun Park, SeonJoo Park

“…Our findings suggest that <i>T. officinale</i> may have evolved to have an efficient, pollinator-responsive nectar secretion system, contributing to its global adaptability. …”
Get full text

Resolve Ties Method for Re-establishing Fit for Purpose Survey Boundaries by Ismail Wadembere

“…The developed Resolve Ties method and guidelines can be used to enhance FFP land administration that may ultimately lead to a more efficient and effective land registration system. …”
Get full text

До питання збереженості високовологого зернофуражу by С. П. ЧУМАЧЕНКО, Н. М. ФЕДАК, І. В. ДУШАРА, Л. М. ДАРМОГРАЙ, Н. О. КРАВЧЕНКО

“…The increase in the concentration of albumin in the repair heifers of the experimental groups led to an increase in the protein index, which is evidence of more efficient protein metabolism in their body compared to control and positively correlates with the average daily gain of live weight. …”
Get full text

The private life of deepwater rice: Unravelling exclusive features and unexplored mechanisms by Megha Rohilla, Abhishek Mazumder, Koushik Chakraborty, Dhiren Chowdhury, Nitendra Prakash, Tapan Kumar Mondal

“…More attention is needed to conduct research on DWR at late vegetative or reproductive stages, as well as the factors that determine the threshold level of dissolved O2 in water which triggers anatomical modifications necessary for efficient gas exchange between aerial and submerged plant organs. …”
Get full text

Bacterial vaginosis - diagnostic dilemma and implications by Atanasievska Sonja, Nenadić Dane, Stanković Slaviša, Protić-Đokić Vesna, Ristanović Elizabeta

“…The mqRT-PCR is the best choice for BV diagnosis because it is more efficient at differentiating patients with intermediate results. …”
Get full text

Curcumin nanoemulsion suppresses HPV oncogenes and inhibits cervical cancer progression: in vitro and in vivo study by Mehrnaz Karimi, Masoud Parsania, Negar Motakef Kazemi, Mahnaz Qomi, Mahsa Hadipour Jahromy

“…Conclusion These preeminent preclinical results indicate the potential of this curcumin nanoformulation as an efficient treatment approach for cervical cancer.…”
Get full text

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the <i>Shaker</i> K⁺ Channel Gene Family in Cassava (<i>Manihot esculenta</i> Crantz) Under Potassium Stress by Xianhai Xie, Chenyu Lin, Feilong Yu, Haozheng Li, Jin Xiao, Mingjuan Zheng, Wenquan Wang, Xin Guo

“…In summary, this study provides valuable insights into the characteristics and biological functions of the <i>Shaker</i> K⁺ channel gene family in cassava and identifies potential candidate genes for breeding or engineering potassium-efficient cassava cultivars.…”
Get full text

Quantifying hydrothermal ammonium mobilization from sediment and implications for the marine biosphere: a case study from the Guaymas Basin, Gulf of California by Nathan Rochelle-Bates, Annabel Long, Graeme A. MacGilchrist, Andreas Teske, Eva E. Stüeken

“…The Guaymas case study demonstrates that hydrothermal seepage in sedimentary basins can create a significant nutrient flux and is an efficient means of recycling nutrients from organic matter at shallow burial depths. …”
Get full text

Study on the Photosynthetic Physiological Responses of Greenhouse Young Chinese Cabbage (<i>Brassica rapa</i> L. <i>Chinensis Group</i>) Affected by Particulate Matter Based on Hyp... by Lijuan Kong, Siyao Gao, Jianlei Qiao, Lina Zhou, Shuang Liu, Yue Yu, Haiye Yu

“…Particulate matter affects both the light environment and air quality in greenhouses, obstructing normal gas exchange and hindering efficient physiological activities such as photosynthesis. …”
Get full text

The levels of pattern-triggered immunity in the root and stembase of tomato cultivars positively correlate with the resistance to Ralstonia solanacearum by Chiao-Yu Ku, Li-Ren Guo, Feng-Chi Cheng, Chun-You Kuo, Andre Fortunatus Karim, Muhammad Yusril Hardiansyah, Yu-Chuan Chang, Yi-Fan Chen, Ya-Yi Chung, Chiu-Ping Cheng

“…The BWR cultivar Hawaii 7996 (H7996) also demonstrated high tolerance to several leaf pathogens. Conclusions Efficient systems for the analyses of PTI responses in tomato roots, stembases and leaves in response to patterns derived from root-infected pathogenic and beneficial microorganisms have been established. …”
Get full text

Implementation of decarbonisation actions in general practice: a systematic review and narrative synthesis by Jeremy Dale, Helen Atherton, Ana Raquel Nunes, Abi Eccles, Rachel Spencer, Helen Twohig, Florence Karaba, Olivia Geddes, Frederik Dahlmann, Michael Gregg, Abi Bickerton

“…There was evidence of general practices adopting decarbonisation actions such as resource reuse, improved waste management, energy-efficient systems and preventive care to reduce overmedication, with strong leadership and institutional support being crucial for their success. …”
Get full text

Computational histology reveals that concomitant application of insect repellent with sunscreen impairs UV protection in an ex vivo human skin model by Sophie Charrasse, Titouan Poquillon, Charlotte Saint-Omer, Audrey Schunemann, Mylène Weill, Victor Racine, Abdel Aouacheria

“…Our data show that application of the commercial sun cream provided efficient protection against UV effects in our ex vivo skin model, whereas application of the mosquito repellent as a single product exerted no protective or toxic effect. …”
Get full text

An Improved Spatiotemporal Fusion Framework for Land-Cover Temporal Harmonization of High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images by Kangning Li, Zilin Xie, Xiaojun Qiao, Jinzhong Yang, Jinbao Jiang

“…Experimental results confirm that STF-TH is an efficient and effective model for temporal harmonization, considering potential problems of noise, patch effects, and spatial resolution degradation in traditional STF processing. …”
Get full text

Enhance Research and Innovation in ICT products, Applications, and Services by Businge, Phelix Mbabazi

“…In order to ensure the efficient integration of ICT in the teaching and learning process in these schools, there is need to understand these challenges and know how best they can be handled. …”
Get full text

Employee Compensation and Retention of Civil Servants In Uganda: A Case Of Rubanda District Local Government. by Tubenawe, Akileo

“…It was recommended that staff base-salaries be offered for efficient service delivery. From the study, retaining experienced civil servants can contribute to better service delivery, effective governance, and overall development in the district.…”
Get full text

Resilience Project Interventions and its Effect on Vulnerable Household’s Standards of Living in Uganda: An Empirical Evidence from USAID ICAN Project in Kigezi Sub-Region. by Sunday, Dismus

“…The study relied on secondary quantitative and qualitative data collected by the USAID ICAN project 900 respondents. …”
Get full text

Budgetary Factors and the Quality of Education Service Delivery in Public Secondary Schools in Northern Division Kabale District. by Atwongyeire, Redeemer

“…Schools should adopt more sophisticated budget planning and management tools to ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources. …”
Get full text