The Determinants of Recall Event Timing of Contaminated Frozen Poultry Products in Retail Outlets in North-Central Nigeria by Emeka Solomon Fidelis, Moradeyo Adebanjo Otitoju, Park Odojoma Idisi, Ugochukwu Emmanuel Anazo, David Ocholi Achemu

“…Multistage sampling was employed to sample 202 respondents, and the data collected using a well-structured questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistics and discrete-time survival analysis. …”
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Global warming exacerbates the risk of habitat loss for regional mangrove species by Jian Liao, Gaocong Li, Shuiyuan Zhang, Yuanfeng Yang, Yiyang Li, Zhongdian Dong, Yusong Guo, Zhongduo Wang

“…In the field of ecology, scholars generally agree that climatic drivers, particularly temperature and precipitation patterns, play a crucial role in regulating the global distribution, structure, and functions of mangroves. However, there are still significant challenges in research exploring the relationship between climate and mangrove distribution. …”
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Sustainable phytoprotection: a smart monitoring and recommendation framework using Puma Optimization for potato pathogen detection by Amal H. Alharbi, Faris H. Rizk, Khaled Sh. Gaber, Marwa M. Eid, Marwa M. Eid, El-Sayed M. El-kenawy, El-Sayed M. El-kenawy, Pushan Kumar Dutta, Doaa Sami Khafaga

“…Ensuring sustainable and resilient agricultural systems in the face of intensifying crop disease threats requires intelligent, data-driven tools for early detection and intervention. …”
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Heat shock proteins gene family: Genome-wide identification in Micropterus salmoides and expression analysis under high-temperature stress by Meng Zhang, Shangjin Qiu, Yikai Li, Tianxi Fu, Jinhui Yu, Ke Ma, Yongtao Tang, Chuanjiang Zhou

“…The present study aimed to explore the role of the HSP gene family in M. salmoides in response to high-temperature conditions. The genome-wide data for 62 HSP genes was obtained for this purpose, and the gene structure, chromosome location, and protein physicochemical properties were predicted. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of small bowel decompression methods in patients with benign small bowel obstruction: results of a multicenter non-randomized controlled retrospective stu... by B. V. Sigua, A. E. Demko, S. V. Petrov, V. А. Samarcev, A. A. Zavrazhnov, P. A. Kotkov, I. A. Solov’ev, E. V. Nishnevich, I. V. Mikhin, I. Ia. Bondarevskiy, A. V. Glebova, M. P. Kuznetsova, A. A. Kurkov, V. P. Zemlyanoy

“…No effect of nasointestinal intubation on the frequency and structure of non-lethal complications was found, which couldn’t be said about postoperative mortality, which was the highest in the group of patients with long intestinal tubes. …”
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Enhanced analysis of the genomic diversity of Mycobacterium bovis in Great Britain to aid control of bovine tuberculosis by Prizam Sandhu, Javier Nunez-Garcia, Stefan Berg, Jo Wheeler, James Dale, Paul Upton, Jane Gibbens, R. Glyn Hewinson, Sara H. Downs, Richard J. Ellis, Eleftheria Palkopoulou

“…Based on the observed phylogenetic structure, we present a SNP-based classification system that replaces the genotype scheme that had been used until recently in GB. …”
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Wildlife trade at the interface between deeply-rooted animal-based traditional medicine and unregulated harvesting of wild animals in West Africa by Stanislas Zanvo, Samson Dognimon, Chabi A. M. S. Djagoun, Jiroux Akpatchémè, Akomian Fortuné Azihou, Bruno Djossa, Bruno Djossa, Etotépé A. Sogbohossou, Brice Sinsin

“…Local trade remains a data poor component of wildlife crime that must be better understood for more effective combat against the illegal wildlife trade. …”
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Assessing the Holistic Impact of Accreditation Standards on Healthcare Professionals at a Tertiary Care Setting in India: A Cross-sectional Study by R Diwakar, Meera Premanand, K Bincy, Kaveri Palanisamy, M Manoharan

“…A total of 321 healthcare professionals were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected via a semi-structured questionnaire focusing on service quality and adaptability. …”
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Resilience in the shadows of loss: a hermeneutic phenomenological study of neonatal intensive care nurses’ coping after infant loss in Saudi Arabia by Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan, Alaa Hussain Hafiz, Nouran Essam Katooa, Areej Abunar, Dena Marwan A. Attallah, Mashael Dewan, Majed Mowanes Alruwaili, Abeer Nuwayfi Alruwaili, Enas Mahrous Abdelaziz, Arab Qassim Alkhadam, Marwa Mohamed Ouda

“…Eighteen registered nurses from four NICUs (three public, one private) participated in semi-structured interviews and completed reflective journals. …”
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Identification and characterization of long-term meteorological drought events in the Yellow River Basin by Jiepeng Li, Lajiao Chen, Geli Zhang, Hui Liu, Hongchang Hu, Mengzhen Xu, Xingyan Guo, Zibo Meng, Zhiqiang Dong

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Bi‐allelic mutation in SEC16B alters collagen trafficking and increases ER stress by Ahmed El‐Gazzar, Barbara Voraberger, Frank Rauch, Mario Mairhofer, Katy Schmidt, Brecht Guillemyn, Goran Mitulović, Veronika Reiterer, Margot Haun, Michaela M Mayr, Johannes A Mayr, Susanne Kimeswenger, Oliver Drews, Vrinda Saraff, Nick Shaw, Nadja Fratzl‐Zelman, Sofie Symoens, Hesso Farhan, Wolfgang Högler

“…Abstract Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetically and clinically heterogeneous disorder characterized by bone fragility and reduced bone mass generally caused by defects in type I collagen structure or defects in proteins interacting with collagen processing. …”
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Energy Efficiency in Network Slicing: Survey and Taxonomy by Adnei Willian Donatti, Marcia Cristina Machado, Marvin Alexander Lopez Martinez, Sabino S. Rogerio Antunes, Eli Carlos Figueiredo Souza, Sand L. Correa, Tiago C. Ferreto, Jose Augusto Suruagy, Joberto S. B. Martins, Tereza Cristina Carvalho

“…By consolidating insights from recent developments, our work bridges existing gaps in the literature, offering a structured foundation for researchers and practitioners to design, evaluate, and improve energy-efficient network slicing systems.…”
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Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides for post-silicon electronics by Zhang Xiankun, Zhao Hang, Wei Xiaofu, Zhang Yanzhe, Zhang Zheng, Zhang Yue

“…Rapid advancements in information technology push the explosive growth in data volume, requiring greater computing-capability logic circuits. …”
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Changes in serotype distribution of <i>Streptococcus pneumonia</i> circulating among children in the Russian Federation after 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introduction. by S. V. Sidorenko, Yu. V. Lobzin, W. Rennert, E. V. Nikitina, I. A. Tsvetkova, V. A. Ageevets, E. A. Martens, O. S. Kalinogorskaya, A. T. Ardysheva, L. T. Bayazitova, A. V. Bikmieva, E. V. Bolgarova, E. A. Brzhozovska, I. V. Verentsova, A. A. Girina, Yu. A. Zakharova, T. V. Illarionova, G. Sh. Isaeva, A. V. Klimashina, O. V. Kovalishena, T. G. Kozeeva, N. A. Mayansky, I. A. Nemirovchenko, I. V. Pozdeeva, V. A. Salina, N. A. Sokolova, L. V. Tomracheva, Yu. A. Tyurin, I. V. Feldblyum, I. Yu. Shirokova, S. M. Skripkovskaya, A. E. Aleksandrova

“…Data on the serotype structure of pneumococci in the period from 2016-2018 were obtained from our previous works. …”
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Whole-genome resequencing reveals genetic differentiation and selection signatures among wild, local and commercial duck populations by Zhirong Huang, Liyun Zhang, Maojun Luo, Xumeng Zhang, Yunmao Huang, Yunbo Tian, Zhongping Wu, Xiujin Li

“…Objective The purpose of this study was to systematically analyze the population genetic structure and genetic diversity among wild, local and commercial populations using whole-genome sequencing data from 416 individuals of 22 duck breeds in China and to further explore genetic pathways and candidate genes associated with importantly economic traits. …”
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Analyzing the Way of the Nomads’ Life and Its Effect on Their Habitat System along with the Migration Route and summer and Winter Camps Case study: Boyer-Ahmad Nomads by AliAkbar Heidari

“…The research is of qualitative type and based on a case study of nomadic lifestyle. Data collection was done in the form of direct observation as well as in-depth and semi-structured interviews with the residents of these tribes. …”
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Effectiveness of a Health Education Program to Reduce Recurrence of Stroke by Controlling Modifiable Risk Factors in a Specialized Hospital in Bangladesh: Randomized Controlled Tri... by Mahabuba Afrin, K A T M Ehsanul Huq, Sharif Uddin Khan, Subir Chandra Das, Mohammad Shah Jahirul Hoque Chowdhury, Yasuko Fukuoka, Yasuko Fukushima, Michiko Moriyama

“…We collected sociodemographic and clinical data by using a structured questionnaire. The IG received (self) management education, including monitoring blood pressure (BP), medication, diet, and exercise for 12 months, and the CG received usual care. …”
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Blood transfusion training for prehospital providers: a scoping review by Pierre-Marc Dion, Kanwal Singh, Jillian Coleby, Andrew Beckett, Jacinthe Lampron, Melissa McGowan, Risa Shorr, Brodie Nolan

“…Instructional design features such as team-based learning, repeated practice, and structured feedback were reported in most studies. Outcomes were reported across all four Kirkpatrick levels. …”
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Refining a hybrid music therapy intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure: a single arm pilot study by Haitong Yu, Angelique Foss, Tracy L. Segall, Seneca Block, Kayleigh Risser, Rab Razzak, Michael Zacharias, Catalina V. Teba, Samuel N. Rodgers-Melnick

“…Fidelity was evaluated by adherence to the session protocol, while acceptability was assessed through semi-structured interviews with randomly selected participants. …”
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The breast cancer genetic testing experience: probing the potential utility of an online decision aid in risk perception and decision making by Anna Vaynrub, Brian Salazar, Yilin Eileen Feng, Harry West, Alissa Michel, Subiksha Umakanth, Katherine D. Crew, Rita Kukafka

“…Conclusions Patients preferred a structured explanation of their GT results to facilitate a more personal testing experience. …”
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