Pierre L. Ibisch / Heike Molitor / Alexander Conrad / Heike Walk / Vanja Mihotovic / Juliane Geyer (eds.): Humans in the Global Ecosystem: An Introduction to Sustainable Development by Melissa Ihlow, Maria Lenk

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Conocimientos sobre la lectoescritura emergente y prácticas en las aulas para su promoción: Un estudio con docentes de Educación preescolar en Costa Rica/ Emergent Literacy Knowledge and Classroom Practices for its promotion: a Study with Preschool Education Teachers in Costa Rica by Luis Diego Conejo, Ana María Carmiol

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Assessment of trace elements contamination and human health risk based on Monte Carlo simulation in a karst groundwater system affected by industrial activities by Liyun Yang, Qixin Wu, Shilin Gao, Meixue Peng, Jianping Zhu, Jie Zeng, Li Shi, Xinghe Li

“…Groundwater in karst regions is a vital drinking water source, but it is highly susceptible to contamination from industrial activities, which exacerbate pollution and pose health risks. …”
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Foliar spraying melatonin reduces the threat of chromium-contaminated water to wheat production by improving photosynthesis, limiting Cr translocation and reducing oxidative stress by Chuanjiao Sun, Libing Xu, Qiang Gao, Shuzhen Sun, Xiaoxue Liu, Zigang Zhang, Zhongwei Tian, Tingbo Dai, Jianyun Sun

“…Chromium (Cr)-contaminated in irrigation water poses a significant threat to the safety of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production safety. …”
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Assessing potential reductions of agricultural GHG in countries with different land productivities: Long-term integrated efficiency in DEA hybrid meta-frontier model. by Bazyli Czyżewski, Łukasz Kryszak

“…The main objective of this article is to assess agricultural greenhouse gases (GHG) potential reductions in countries with different farming productivity accounting for food security and economic performance of agricultural sector. …”
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Correction: Evaluation of TNF-α, IL-10 and IL-6 Cytokine Production and Their Correlation with Genotype Variants amongst Tuberculosis Patients and Their Household Contacts. by Lavanya Joshi, Meenakshi Ponnana, Ramya Sivangala, Lakshmi Kiran Chelluri, Prathiba Nallari, Sitaramaraju Penmetsa, Vijayalakshmi Valluri, Sumanlatha Gaddam

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The effect of prenatal balanced energy and protein supplementation on gestational weight gain: An individual participant data meta-analysis in low- and middle-income countries. by Dongqing Wang, Uttara Partap, Enju Liu, Janaína Calu Costa, Ilana R Cliffer, Molin Wang, Sudeer Kumar Nookala, Vishak Subramoney, Brittany Briggs, Imran Ahmed, Alemayehu Argaw, Shabina Ariff, Nita Bhandari, Ranadip Chowdhury, Daniel Erchick, Armando García-Guerra, Masoumah Ghaffarpour, Giles Hanley-Cook, Lieven Huybregts, Fyezah Jehan, Fatemeh Kaseb, Nancy F Krebs, Carl Lachat, Tsering Pema Lama, Dharma S Manandhar, Elizabeth M McClure, Sophie E Moore, Ameer Muhammad, Lynnette M Neufeld, Andrew M Prentice, Amado D Quezada-Sánchez, Dominique Roberfroid, Naomi M Saville, Yasir Shafiq, Bhim P Shrestha, Bakary Sonko, Sajid Soofi, Sunita Taneja, James M Tielsch, Laéticia Céline Toe, Naser Valaei, Wafaie W Fawzi

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Individual participant data from 11 randomized controlled trials of prenatal BEP supplements (N = 12,549, with 5,693 in the BEP arm and 6,856 in the comparison arm) in low- and middle-income countries were used. The primary outcomes included GWG adequacy (%) and the estimated total GWG at delivery as continuous outcomes, and severely inadequate (<70% adequacy), inadequate GWG (<90% adequacy), and excessive GWG (>125% adequacy) as binary outcomes; all variables were calculated based on the Institute of Medicine recommendations. …”
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Tire rubber-derived contaminants 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone reduce attachment and outgrowth of trophoblast spheroids onto endometrial epithelial cells by Jong Geol Lee, Seon Min Lee, Moonjung Hyun, Jeong Doo Heo

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Library Facilities, Effective Teaching and Learning of Christian Religious Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Ny Akishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District, Uganda. by Niwatuha, Jackline

“…The objectives of the study were; to identify the library facilities used for teaching and learning CRE in secondary schools in Nyakishenyi Sub County Rukungiri District, to study the challenges facing students in the learning of CRE in secondary schools in Nyakishenyi Sub County Rukungiri District, and to find out the solutions to challenges facing students in learning CRE in secondary schools in Nyakishenyi Sub County Rukungiri District. …”
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Unleashing Women Entrepreneurial Potential in Uganda: Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs in their Quest for Business in Maziba Sub-county, Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. by Murezi, Caroline Masiko, Akankwasa, Alex

“…Existing research focuses on other areas than the main challenges facing female entrepreneurs in Maziba Sub-county, Kabale District; this needed an assessment. …”
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Commercial Banks and Economic Empowerment of Local Community: A Case Study of Local Communities in Bushura Parish, Kirima Sub-County, Kanungu District. by Demiano, Barisigara

“…The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of commercial banks on the economic empowerment of local communities in Bushura parish and Kirima sub-county, Kanungu District. e study was guided by specific objectives, which include finding out the effects of mmercial banks on business growth in local communities, determining the effects of mrnercial banks on household income, and identifying the challenges encountered by mmercial banks on the economic empowerment of local communities in Bushura parish, irima sub-county, and Kanungu District. …”
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Impact of E-Learning on Pupils Academic Performance in Social Studies: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Ikumba Sub-County Rubanda District. by Tibekyinga, William

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The Impact of Parents' Literacy on Learners' Competence in English Language: A Case Study of Selected Primary Schools in Buyanja Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Biryomuriwe, Martin

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An Assessment of Rural Urban Migration and Its Impact on The Development: A Case Study of Rwentuha II Kigarama Sub-County in Sheema District Uganda. by Natukwasa, Ronah

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Thematic Curriculum and Academic Performance of Pupils in Upper Primary Classes: A Case of Selected Primary Schools in Kamwezi Sub-County Rukiga District. by Natukunda, Millia

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Contribution of NGOs Toward Promoting the Social-Economic Wellbeing of People in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District: A Case Study of Raising the Village. by Ahebwa, Sam

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Community Health Insurance Schemes and Access to Quality Health Services in Rural Areas: A Case of Kasaana Sub-County, Sheema District, Uganda by Ronald, Nuwagaba

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Community Health Insurance Schemes and Access to Quality Health Services in Rural Areas: A Case of Kasaana Sub-County, Sheema District, Uganda by Nuwagaba, Ronald, Moses, Agaba

Subjects: “…Community Health Insurance Schemes, Quality Health Services, Kasaana Sub-County, Sheema District, Uganda…”
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Response of YPM x Ross 708 male broilers to diets containing varying inclusions of phytase, calcium butyrate, and bacitracin methylene disalicylate during the grower and finisher periods–part 2: Intestinal health and physiology by Joseph P. Gulizia, Zubair Khalid, Maria T. Terra-Long, Jose I. Vargas, Jose R. Hernandez, Wilmer J. Pacheco, James T. Krehling, Kenneth S. Macklin, William A. Dozier, III, Klint W. McCafferty, Ruediger Hauck

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