Effects of different protein levels on growth performance and body composition of spotted scat, Scatophagus argus by Dieu Vo, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Hang Thi Thuy Tran, Hung Duc Pham, Huy Van Nguyen

“…The results showed that higher protein levels in diets increased the growth and reduced the feed conversion ratio (FCR) of fish (p < 0.05), however, no significance was found in growth rates and FCR of fish between treatment CP38 and CP42 (p > 0.05). On the contrary, PER increased with increasing the protein levels of diets from CP30 to CP38 (p < 0.05). …”
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Two decades of occurrence of non-pathogenic rabbit lagoviruses in Italy and their genomic characterization by Patrizia Cavadini, Alice Vismarra, Francesca Merzoni, Vittoria Di Giovanni, Maria Beatrice Boniotti, Lorenzo Capucci, Antonio Lavazza

“…Phylogenetic analysis showed that the Italian RCV strains are grouped in European (RCV_E1/GI.3) and Australian (RCV_E2/GI.4) RCV clusters, with an estimated country prevalence of 26%. Based on the proposed genotype classification, considering the nucleotide differences of vp60 higher than 15%, we can hypothesise that two other genotypes, GI.5 and GI.6, might exist within the cluster of non-pathogenic viruses.…”
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Microclimates growing and watering volumes influences the physiological traits of chili pepper cultivars in combating abiotic stress by Farhan Ahmad, Kusumiyati Kusumiyati, Mochamad Arief Soleh, Muhammad Rabnawaz Khan, Ristina Siti Sundari

“…Abstract Chili peppers are a staple food for countries worldwide and are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. …”
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Constipations in elderly: diagnostics and treatment approach by Yu. O. Shulpekova

“…In economically developed countries about one third of population over 65 years of age has constipation. …”
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Role of private providers in the implementation of the national health insurance scheme in Zambia: a qualitative study of perceptions and experiences by Jesper Sundewall, Warren Mukelabai Simangolwa

“…Introduction An increasing number of sub-Saharan African countries are implementing national health insurance schemes (NHISs) to support the aspiration of universal health coverage (UHC). …”
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Zika, a Mosquito-Transmitted Virus by L. Phil Lounibos, Barry W. Alto, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, Cynthia C. Lord, Chelsea T. Smartt, C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly, Jorge R. Rey

“…Local transmission, mainly by the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti, has now been documented in most tropical countries of the Americas but has not yet been detected in the continental United States. …”
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Diagnosis, screening, and follow-up of patients with familial interstitial lung disease: Results from an international survey by Emil Vilstrup Moen, Thomas Skovhus Prior, Michael Kreuter, Wim A. Wuyts, Maria Molina-Molina, Marlies Wijsenbeek, Antonió Morais, Argyrios Tzouvelekis, Christopher J. Ryerson, Fabian Caro, Ivette Buendia-Roldan, Jesper M. Magnusson, Joyce S. Lee, Julie Morisett, Justin M. Oldham, Lauren K. Troy, Manuela Funke-Chambour, Maria Laura Alberti, Raphael Borie, Simon L. F. Walsh, Sujeet Rajan, Yasuhiro Kondoh, Yet H Khor, Elisabeth Bendstrup

“…Results Overall, 237 pulmonologists from 50 countries participated. A family history of ILD was asked for by 91% of respondents while fewer asked for symptoms related to telomere disorders. …”
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NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW by OWUDA RASHIDA LAMIDI

“… Transnational crime affects countries' internal security and foreign policy in many ways. …”
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Effect of Akaushi (Wagyu), Angus and Brahman as paternal breeds on pre-weaning growth traits of calves by Jorge Víctor Rosete-Fernández, Abraham Fragoso-Islas, Alejandro Yáñez-Muñoz, Tomás Arturo González-Orozco, Vicente Eliezer Vega-Murillo, Ángel Ríos-Utrera

“…The model included the effects of breed of sire, sex of calf, birth season, state of the country, and herd nested within state. In addition, the model for actual weaning weight included the linear effect of calf age at weaning. …”
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Temporal Analysis of Changes in Anthropogenic Emissions and Urban Heat Islands during COVID-19 Restrictions in Gauteng Province, South Africa by Lerato Shikwambana, Mahlatse Kganyago, Paidamwoyo Mhangara

“…Recently, national lockdown regulations restricting movement and socio-economic activities to curb the spread of a novel COVID-19 and the associated deaths have been implemented in various countries worldwide. Consequently, these unprecedented restrictions resulted in reductions in traffic volumes and industrial activities in most urban areas across the world. …”
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A daily rhythm of cell proliferation in a songbird brain by Vladimira Hodova, Valentina Maresova, Rebecca Radic, Lubica Kubikova

“…Neurogenesis in laboratory rodents peaks at night, and the rodents are nocturnal, contrary to humans that are active during the day. …”
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Machine learning analysis of the relationships between traumatic childbirth experience with positive and negative fertility motivations in Iran in a community-based sample by Mahdieh Arian, Talat Khadivzadeh, Mahla Shafeei, Sedigheh Abdollahpour

“…Conclusions Positive and negative fertility motivations are significantly affected by the history of traumatic childbirth. Therefore, in countries that want to grow their population, preventing traumatic childbirth and providing counseling interventions should be placed in the priorities of maternal care.…”
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SINO-NIGERIA RELATIONS AND GLOBAL OIL POLITICS, 1999-2023: ASYMMETRICAL OR SYMMETRICAL? by RUTH O. OGUNNOWO, SAMUEL S. OJO

“…China, the world's most populous nation, requires more imported oil to fuel its rapidly growing economy, while Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, needs infrastructure to accelerate its development. …”
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Self-citation pattern among world's top 2 % of the scientists by Berun A. Abdalla, Ayman M. Mustafa, Fattah H. Fattah, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Sami S. Omar, Ameer M. Salih, Aso S. Muhialdeen, Jaafar Omer Ahmed, Rawa Bapir, Shvan H. Mohammed, Karokh K. Mohammed, Hiwa O. Baba, Sasan M. Ahmed, Shevan M. Mustafa, Kayhan A. Najar

“…Notably, in the single-year analysis, among the top 20 countries, approximately eight (40 %) exhibited self-citation percentages exceeding the average of 25.96 %. …”
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Demographics, aetiology and outcome of paediatric acute liver failure in Singapore by Fang Kuan Chiou, Veena Logarajah, Christopher Wen Wei Ho, Lynette Suk-Hui Goh, Sivaramakrishnan Venkatesh Karthik, Marion Margaret Aw, Kong Boo Phua

“…Conclusion: The aetiologic spectrum of PALF in Singapore is similar to that in developed Western countries, with indeterminate aetiology accounting for the majority. …”
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Defense Budget Gaps and Legal Implications of Alternative Financing in Indonesia: A Legal Reform Perspective by Aris Marsudiyanto, Athor Subroto, Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, A. Hanief Saha Ghafur

“…With global challenges, particularly the escalating wars in the Middle East, Indonesia faces growing security concerns that necessitate a stronger defense program. However, the country’s defense budget allocation, ranging from 0.5 to 0.9 percent of GDP, remains insufficient to meet the required defense expenditures. …”
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Spatiotemporal variation and influencing factors of phosphorus in Asia’s longest river based on receptor model and machine learning by Gege Cai, Jiamei Zhang, Wanlu Li, Jiejun Zhang, Yun Liu, Shanshan Xi, Guolian Li, Haibin Li, Xing Chen, Fanhao Song, Fazhi Xie

“…Phosphorus contamination in rivers has received widespread attention. …”
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AN APPRAISAL OF NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY THRUST FROM 1960-2023 by SUNNY MENE PIATE, EMMANUEL SUNDAY, BARILEDUM KIA

“…The linkage theory emphasizes the interconnection between the domestic economy of any country and its foreign policy.  Findings from the study revealed that Nigeria allowed the system goals to take precedence over actor’s goals that would have reverberate in greater economic opportunity and prosperity for the people.  …”
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Assessing climate sensitivity of the Upper Indus Basin using fully distributed, physically-based hydrologic modeling and multi-model climate ensemble approach by Hamna Hasan, Muhammad Zia ur Rahman Hashmi, Syed Imran Ahmed, Muneer Anees

“…With predicted annual average available water of 4500 m3/s under RCP8.5, the study concludes that the available water would relieve some of the water stress in the country. However, the increased availability of water can also cause catastrophic floods. …”
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Practical insights for enhancing primary care rehabilitation services in low-resource contexts by Maria Y. Charumbira, Karina Berner, Quinette A. Louw

“…Background: Rehabilitation services are crucial for addressing the growing burden of functioning problems related to chronic conditions in low and middle-income countries. These services, however, remain limited in South Africa and Zimbabwe’s primary health care (PHC) settings. …”
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