A Beginner's Guide to Begonias: Classification and Diversity by Julian Ginori, Alfred Huo, Caroline R Warwick

“… Begonia is the fifth largest genus of flowering plants with over 1,800 species and hybrids. Begonias are known by their bright, full flowers and also their leaves, which vary to showcase patterns, designs or color. …”
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Challenges and solutions for the implementation of computer-based test learning evaluation at SMKN 2 Bandung by Azzahra Putri Imanda, Dea Apriliyani, Dewi Allyya Suci Putri Anjani

“…The research objectives are: (1) describing CBT planning as a learning evaluation, (2) explaining CBT execution to enhance students' honesty in final exams at SMKN 2 Bandung, and (3) analyzing CBT results as a learning evaluation of students' honesty. This study delves into dimensions, context, and meanings related to the research subject using a qualitative approach with a descriptive method through interviews and surveys. …”
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THE YOUNG LEARNERS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES USING VIRTUAL PLATFORMS by Purwanti Taman, Sukma Septian Nasution, Tommy Hastomo, Nur Najibah Sukmawati, Laksmy Ady Kusumoriny

“…Further studies are therefore suggested to delve into effective and feasible solutions to eradicate the negative perception because the best time to return to classroom-situated instructions remains arguable for no-exact time …”
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Resistance of Nineteen Major Caladium Commercial Cultivars to Pythium Root Rot by Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh, Richard O. Kelly, Teresa Seijo, Robert J. McGovern

“… Caladiums (Caladium xhortulanum) are popular ornamental plants widely grown for their bright colorful leaves. Pythium root rot, caused by P. myriotylum, is one of the few soil-borne diseases in caladium that can dramatically reduce plant growth, aesthetic value, and tuber yield. …”
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Using Hydrogen Peroxide for Rocket Fuel Tank Pressurization: Innovations, Advantages, and Challenges by Mykhailo Vorobei, Mykola Bondarenko

“… This paper explores the innovative use of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) as a pressurizing agent for rocket fuel tanks, highlighting its potential to enhance efficiency and performance in rocket propulsion systems. The study delves into the thermodynamic and chemical properties of H₂O₂, emphasizing its advantages over traditional pressurizing methods such as nitrogen and helium. …”
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Good Worker Health and Hygiene Practices: Evaluation and Importance in GAPs and GMPs by Melissa Holmes-Pearce, Mark Ritenour, Amy Simonne, Jeff Brecht, Steve Sargent, Keith Schneider

“…Always remember that the food products you handle MUST be safe to consume when they leave your care; your job depends on it. This document is FCS8766, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. …”
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Specialty Cut Flower Production Guidelines for Florida - Zinnia by Rick Schoellhorn, Everett Emino, Erin Alvarez

“… Zinnia elegans is a composite flower ranging in size from 2 to 6 inches wide on a long stem with opposite lanceolate leaves. With an upright, bushy habit, its size averages 30 inches tall. …”
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An Overview of Life Insurance by Lisa Leslie, Martie Gillen

“…Life insurance can also provide a way to leave a cash gift to your spouse, children, grandchildren, or charities. …”
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Field-scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost-effectiveness of “repairing while producing” in cadmium-arsenic co-contaminated agricultural land by Xingxiu Huang, Qingzhou Yu, Mengya Zhou, Chongjian Ma, Huashou Li

“…Results indicated that the accumulated contents of heavy metals in each organ followed the order: root (0.148 mg·kg−1) > leaf (0.100 mg·kg−1) > stem (0.076 mg·kg−1).The transfer coefficients of these 25 pumpkin varieties were greater for leaves than for stems, yet none exceeded 1. Rhizosphere pH is a critical factor influencing the uptake of Cd by pumpkins, with a less significant impact on As uptake. …”
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Comparing parboiling and milling for selenium-enriched rice (Oryza sativa L.): Differences in selenium speciation, texture, microstructure, and sensory by Kun Zhuang, Zihan Zhang, Shuyou Shang, Kai Zheng, Xiaolong Zhou, Wenjing Huang, Yuehui Wang, Wenping Ding

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Needs Assessment in Intervention Programs for Rural Development by A.J. Adegbola, O.M. Olatilewa, S. Akor, O. Obarein

“…It expounded the term needs assessment, and showed the indispensable nature of the process and why it must be undertaken for success of government or donor funded intervention and projects that have relevance to rural development in all sphere. The article also delved into germane subtopics as: when and why to conduct a needs assessment; methods to conducting a needs assessment; stages involved in carrying out needs assessment; and models of needs assessment. …”
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Acting “out-of-the-box” in Montessori teachers’ narratives – research report by Jarosław Jendza

“…This includes specific “events” in everyday professional practices that are unique, unexpected, somehow special, and therefore do not have any previously prescribed solu­tions or scenarios. Based on semi-structured, qualitative individual interviews analysis the author outlines the occurrences (usually child initiated) that invite Montessori teachers to “leave” well--known routines, explicitly described procedures and perhaps even the zone of comfort. …”
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Using Journey Mapping within Extension: A Tool for Supporting Behavior Change Programs by Colby Silvert, Laura A. Sanagorski Warner

“…A journey can be the steps a person takes when selecting plants for the landscape, the decision-making process used when identifying agricultural business strategies, or the steps a person takes when leaving a workshop and travelling to their home. This new 9-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, written by Colby Silvert and Laura A. …”
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Sociobiology meets oncology: unraveling altruistic cooperation in cancer cells and its implications by Muhammad Sufyan bin Masroni, Evelyn Siew-Chuan Koay, Victor Kwan Min Lee, Siok Bian Ng, Soo Yong Tan, Karen Meiling Tan, Marco Archetti, Sai Mun Leong

“…Abstract Altruism, an act of benefiting others at a cost to the self, challenges our understanding of evolution. …”
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Organic Matter Removal from Piggery Wastewater in Waste Stabilisation Pond in Nigeria by Bu Okoro, Ne Nwaiwu

“…Analysed samples comprises of raw influent  and effluents entering and leaving the stabilisation ponds. Significant reduction in variables were obtained,  maximum and minimum values obtained for COD were 917mg/l (anaerobic pond), and 13mg/l  (maturation pond). …”
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Assessing the Influence of Tourism Competitiveness on the Development of Tourism Destinations: A Case Study of Queen Elizabeth Nation Park. by Turyamureeba, Frankline

“…This study delved into the relationship between tourism competitiveness and the evolution of tourism destinations. …”
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The role of Nazi organizations in German repatriation from the Baltic states (1939-1941) by Ingrida Jakubavičienė

“…Since 1939 till 1944 more than one million Germans were forced to leave over 40 states and settle down in Germany. …”
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The anticancer properties, cell-cycle cytotoxicity and apoptosis of cissus rotundifolia, trema orientalis, and buddleja polystachya with ocular applications by Ali Hendi Alghamdi, Aimun A.E. Ahmed, Mahadi bashir, Haidar abdalgadir, Asaad khalid, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Mohamed E. elzubier, Riyad almaimani, Bassem refaat, Khalid alzahrani, Saleh MS. alghamdi, Sheraz gul

“…The most active extracts were C. rotundifolia coded as (stem; BEP-03A and leaves; BEP-03B) on HepG2 cells and showed ∼ 4 and 8 fold selectivity compared to normal MRC5 cells. …”
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Phytochemicals of Vitis vinifera L. var. King Ruby protect mice from benzo(a)pyrene-induced lung injury by Gehad S. Ahmedy, Hend M. Selim, Mona El-Aasr, Souzan M. Ibrahim, Suzy A. El-Sherbeni

“…The phytochemical profile of Vitis vinifera L. var. King Ruby leaves methanol extract (VLME) was tentatively recognized by liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometric (LC-ESI-MS/MS). …”
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Xiaohua Funing decoction ameliorates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by modulating the gut microbiota and bile acids by Jindong Zhao, Jindong Zhao, Yan Li

“…A total of 17, 24, and 24 differentially abundant BAs were detected in the feces, liver, and serum samples from the Mod and Con groups, respectively (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). …”
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