Converting grassland to wildflower meadow: impact on soil quality indicators for carbon sequestration by Alice A. Breeveld, Saskia Pagella, Jane Fisher

“… The extensive loss of carbon-rich, species-rich grasslands to agriculture and development has had detrimental impacts on wildflower abundance and diversity. …”
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<i>Clostridium difficile</i>-associated disease by V. T. Ivashkin, O. S. Shifrin, A. S. Tertycnhy, Ye. A. Poluektova, T. L. Lapina, O. S. Lyashenko, K. V. Ivashkin

“…Basic clinical symptom of C. difficileassociated disease is diarrhea or diarrhea with hematochezia (according to severity of the case). Feces of patients with diarrhea are sampled for C. difficile toxin detection. …”
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Benefits of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis’s floral volatile components on human emotions and moods by Yan Cai, Hannan Chen, Xin Zhang, Wanning Bu, Wei Ning

“…This study centered on the common indoor potted flower Gardenia jasminoides Ellis to delve into its aroma and the influence of its volatiles on the physical, mental, and emotional recovery of college students. …”
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Investigating the role of iron status in the development of coeliac disease: a Mendelian randomisation study by Isabel A Hujoel, Margaux Louise Anna Hujoel

“…Harmonising exposure and outcome associations, we found that higher iron status was negatively associated with risk of coeliac disease (OR per 1 SD increase in serum iron: 0.65, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.91). Leave-one-out analyses had consistent results, and no single SNP drove the association. …”
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CITIZENSHIP AND INDIGENOUS CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA: DRAWING INSIGHTS FROM BEST PRACTICES IN THE UNITED STATES by AUWALU MUSA

“… This paper delves into the intricacies of Nigerian citizenship, particularly the indigene-settler dilemma, by drawing parallels with the U.S. citizenship model. …”
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ASD-YOLO: a lightweight network for coffee fruit ripening detection in complex scenarios by Baofeng Ye, Baofeng Ye, Renzheng Xue, Renzheng Xue, Haiqiang Xu, Haiqiang Xu

“…Moreover, the occlusion between leaves and fruits is also one of the challenges. In order to improve the detection efficiency of coffee fruit maturity, this paper proposes an improved detection method based on YOLOV7 to efficiently identify the maturity of coffee fruits, called ASD-YOLO. …”
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Nitrogenated Fertilization In Pasture Brachiaria Brizantha Cv. Marandu Via Organic Compounds by G. R. Soares, V. B. Tavares, A. P. Neiva Júnior, L. O. Fernandes

“… The objective was to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative effect of fertilization of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu using nitrogen from liquid cattle manure and organomineral fertilizer. …”
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A study on the differences in the gut microbiota and metabolism between male and female mice in different stress periods by Yajun Qiao, Yajun Qiao, Yajun Qiao, Juan Guo, Qi Xiao, Jianv Wang, Jianv Wang, Xingfang Zhang, Xingfang Zhang, Xinxin Liang, Xinxin Liang, Lixin Wei, Lixin Wei, Hongtao Bi, Tingting Gao, Tingting Gao

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Modern air defense methods and countermeasures for use in operational-tactical missiles by Mykola Bondarenko, Mykhailo Vorobei

“…To safeguard against the evolving threats posed by these systems, a continuous evolution of defensive strategies and technologies is imperative. This article delves into the multifaceted realm of missile defense, scrutinizing a spectrum of methodologies from conventional anti-aircraft systems to cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms. …”
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The impact on productivity costs of reducing unemployment in patients with advanced breast cancer: A model estimation based on a Portuguese nationwide observational study by Leonor Vasconcelos de Matos, Margarida Borges, Ana Teresa Oliveira, Carolina Bulhosa, Luís Silva Miguel, Tiago Fidalgo de Freitas, Renato Cunha, Ana Duarte Mendes, Ana Júlia Arede, Cristiana Marques, Diogo Alpuim Costa, Jorge Alves Correia, Margarida Brito, Mário Fontes e Sousa, Teresa Guimarães, Fatima Cardoso

“…This study was conducted in Portuguese hospitals, between Nov2021-Dec2022 and included patients diagnosed with ABC for at least 6 months, aged 66 or less and consenting for a self-answered questionnaire regarding work status. …”
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Residual Effect of Chromium on Early Growth of Fluted Pumpkin (<i>Telfairia occidentalis</i> Hook F) in an Ultisol by ER Orhue, FO Uzu

“…@JASEM Keywords: Residual, uptake, crude protein, growth, ultisol, chromium J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. Sept, 2011, Vol. 15 (3) 493 - 500…”
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Limited transmission of avian influenza viruses, avulaviruses, coronaviruses and Chlamydia sp. at the interface between wild birds and a free-range duck farm by Chloé Le Gall-Ladevèze, Benjamin Vollot, Julien Hirschinger, Laëtitia Lèbre, Rachid Aaziz, Karine Laroucau, Jean-Luc Guérin, Mathilde Paul, Julien Cappelle, Guillaume Le Loc’h

“…Commensal wild birds were captured and sampled for blood and swabs, and fresh feces from cattle egrets visiting the farm were collected. …”
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Investigation of the association between circulating inflammatory proteins and encephalitis risk in Europeans by two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis by Yanwei Liu, Xilong Wang, Qiang Zhao, Jun Wei, Shiqiang Yang

“…In addition, sensitivity analyses were performed, including heterogeneity assessment, horizontal pleiotropy and leave-one-out techniques.ResultsIn this study, 91 circulating inflammatory proteins were subjected to MR analysis of causality with each of the three types of encephalitis. …”
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Advancements in Nanotechnology for Enhanced Food Safety and Hygiene: Pathogen Detection, Smart Packaging, and Preservation Applications by Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Ammar B. Altemimi, Qausar Hamed AlKaisy, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Aryan Mahmood Faraj, Tablo Azad H.Slih, Rawaa H. Tlay, Tarek Gamal Mohamed Abd El-Maksoud, Franscesco Cacciola

“… Nanotechnology is redefining food safety and hygiene, providing innovative tools to address global challenges. This review delves into the advancements in pathogen detection, smart packaging, and food preservation enabled by nanotechnology. …”
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Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan by Muhammad Ishaq, Javeria Saleem, Ruhma Binte Shahzad, Mahrukh Iqbal, Abida Tehreem, Raja Sajjad Asghar, Aleena Touqeer, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukkhari

“…Objectives This study aims to explore and analyse the interplay of sociocultural, psychological and institutional factors, gender roles and power dynamics in shaping the decision-making processes and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab, specifically focusing on women.Design This study employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews to delve into the narratives and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab.Setting Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.Participants 17 participants registered at the PHOTA for kidney or liver donation.Results Interviews with living donors at PHOTA, Lahore, provided qualitative data, which was then systematically coded and analysed to identify recurring themes that explore the underlying social and cultural reasons for the observed gender disparity. …”
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Hybrid quantum neural networks show strongly reduced need for free parameters in entity matching by Lukas Bischof, Stefan Teodoropol, Rudolf M. Füchslin, Kurt Stockinger

“…In this paper, we evaluate quantum machine learning algorithms for entity matching on a hand-crafted data set and compare them to similar classical algorithms. …”
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IS WOMEN'S LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION POTENTIALLY ENHANCED BY DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION? EVIDENCE FROM AFRICA by Benedict Azu, Taiwo Queen Adjeke, Agbobu Shedrack Onyeka

“… This research delves into the correlation between women's labour force participation and digital financial inclusion, while also elucidating the obstacles that impede women's access to digital finance. …”
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The Influence of the Migration of the Governor’s Subjects from Kalmyk Khanate to China on the Kalmyk Settlements of Orenburg Province in 1771 by Stepan V. Dzhundzhuzov

“…However, among the Yaik Kalmyks there were those who not only did not want to leave Russia, but also helped to pursue the fugitives. …”
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Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes by Adrianna Kopaczyńska, Katarzyna Szafrańska, Szymon Niemirka, Aleksandra Janiak, Kinga Dominiczak, Łukasz Grądalski, Filip Dębicki

“… Nicotine, a potent psychoactive alkaloid found in tobacco leaves, is recognized for its high addictive potential, contributing to over 8 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization. …”
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SINO-NIGERIA RELATIONS AND GLOBAL OIL POLITICS, 1999-2023: ASYMMETRICAL OR SYMMETRICAL? by RUTH O. OGUNNOWO, SAMUEL S. OJO

“…This paper examines Sino-Nigerian relations within the context of global politics, focusing on China's primary interest in securing access to Nigeria's natural resources to sustain its expanding economy. …”
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