Dark-matter induced neutron-antineutron oscillations by Théo Brugeat, Christopher Smith

“…For true QCD axion models, we find that the Goldstone boson nature of the axion imposes the presence of axionless n − n ¯ $$ n-\overline{n} $$ mixing effects, either in vacuum or in decays, which are sufficiently constrained experimentally to leave no room for axion-induced oscillations. …”
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Ghost Ant, Tapinoma melanocephalum (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by J. C. Nickerson, C. L. Bloomcamp, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…In more northerly states, infestations are confined to greenhouses or other buildings that provide conditions necessary for survival, as the ant is a tropical species either of African or Oriental origin (Wheeler 1910). …”
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Pear Fruits Ripening Response to Ethylene and Temperature Treatments by Ikbal MuhammedGharib Tahir

“…The experiment includes four treatments; the control (cold storage at 0±1 C° and 85-90 relative humidity), the second was putting the fruits in ambient temperature with exposure to ethylene gas (300 mg/l) for 24 hours, third and fourth treatments were putting the fruits in the ripening cabinet at 20 C° either for 8 days, or 12 days.  Results indicate that compote variety was differing significantly in decreasing weight loss and fruits firmness and increasing fruits peel pigments content and peroxidase enzyme activity compared to spadona variety. …”
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The transcription factor combination MEF2 and KLF7 promotes axonal sprouting in the injured spinal cord with functional improvement and regeneration-associated gene expression by Callan L. Attwell, Inés Maldonado-Lasunción, Ruben Eggers, Bastiaan A. Bijleveld, Ward M. Ellenbroek, Natascha Siersema, Lotte Razenberg, Dédé Lamme, Nitish D. Fagoe, Ronald E. van Kesteren, August B. Smit, Joost Verhaagen, Matthew R. J. Mason

“…Next, adeno-associated viral vectors were used to express these TF combinations in vivo in L4/L5 dorsal root ganglia to test whether they would promote regeneration in a spinal cord injury model (dorsal column lesion) in female rats. …”
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Effect of Fireworks, Chinese New Year and the COVID-19 Lockdown on Air Pollution and Public Attitudes by Peter Brimblecombe, Yonghang Lai

“…Abstract Concentrations of primary air pollutants are driven by emissions and weather patterns, which control their production and dispersion. …”
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ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD: STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATING THE GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES OF CLIMATE CHANGE by FRANK FUNKEYE SAPELE, AKUMKA JOSEPH YABAYANZE, KANYINSOLA AZEEZ

“…The paper recommends that government should provide alternative means   like renewable energy, reduction of industrial carbons in tackling the menace of climate change globally, there should be reduction of emission of greenhouse gases by stopping deforestation, the use of high yield and disease tolerant crops, and also crops adaptable to high level of weather conditions, there should be easy accessible information on climate change effects to the public. …”
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ENHANCING OF IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS FOR BROILER FEEDS ON ZINC-METHIONINE by Wejdan. M. A., B. H. Ali

“… This study aimed to determine whether zinc methionine supplements have a beneficial effect on the immune response in broilers vaccinated against Newcastle disease (ND). …”
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Response-efficacy messages produce stronger passwords than self-efficacy messages … for now: A longitudinal experimental study of the efficacy of coping message types on password c... by Joelle Simon, Steven J. Watson, Iris van Sintemaartensdijk

“…The intention to adopt strong passwords was only elevated for participants who received combined self-efficacy and response efficacy condition, and neither message type had a clear impact on user behaviour after four weeks. …”
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Measurement of remaining storage, rate of siltation, and rate of erosion of the Ahmadu Bello University Farm Lake drainage Basin in Zaria by A Baba, M Akaegbobi, K Schoeneich

“…However, it is not known whether after 43 years of siltation, the reservoir still contains enough water to meet water demand from the hospital. …”
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Optimization of Tilt Angle of a PV System to Get Maximum Generated Power: a Case Study by Harwan Mohammed Taha, Sipan Hameed

“…Moreover, this work examines the performance of the system with different PV technologies which are Crystalline Silicon, Cadmium Telluride (CdTe), and Copper Indium Selenide (CIS) to determine which one is more convenient for Duhok weather. This work uses the PVGIS simulation tool, and the result shows that the 32.7 degree is the optimum tilt angle for fixed annually adjustment for the mentioned city. …”
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Does instruction through mother tongue impede students’ English proficiency? public skepticism on the instructional language policy in the state of Amhara by Melaku Gebremeske

“… This study examined whether learning in the mother tongue affects students’ English proficiency in the State of Amhara. …”
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Health-related quality of life in hemato-oncology patients: role of informativeness and doctor-patient communication by Stella Sremić, Lovorka Brajković, Vanja Kopilaš

“… # Objective This study aimed to determine whether certain facets of health-related quality of life of hemato-oncology patients in Croatia could be predicted based on patients' sociodemographic data, the disease's determinants, the patients' information about their disease and the quality of doctor-patient communication…”
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Role of nutritional factors at the irritable bowel syndrome by Yu. O. Shulpekova, A. V. Sedova

“…In some cases negative action is related to products with high gluten content, though whether it is caused by effect of gluten or action of fructans, remains equivocal. …”
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Advancements in soil science for sustainable agriculture: conventional and emerging knowledge and innovations by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Essubalew Getachew Seyum

“…The impacts of climate change on soil health, such as increasing temperatures, altering precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather, are also reviewed. Understanding these effects is vital for developing mitigation and adaptation strategies. …”
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Fecal bacteria transplantation replicates aerobic exercise to reshape the gut microbiota in mice to inhibit high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis. by Jie Men, Hao Li, Chenglong Cui, Xuedi Ma, Penghong Liu, Zhengyang Yu, Xueyan Gong, Youhao Yao, Jieying Ren, Chengrui Zhao, Binyu Song, Kaijiang Yin, Jianting Wu, Wei Liu

“…Aerobic exercise exerts a significant impact on the gut microbiota imbalance and atherosclerosis induced by a high-fat diet. However, whether fecal microbiota transplantation, based on aerobic exercise, can improve atherosclerosis progression remains unexplored. …”
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Pregnancy Outcomes of Infertile Patients Presenting to Our Assisted Reproductive Technology Center by Hasan Ali Inal, Zeynep Ozturk Inal

“… OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to evaluate whether the demographic and stimulation characteristics, treatment results, and pregnancy outcomes of infertile couples who applied to our assisted reproductive technology center vary according to the calendar year. …”
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Development of a PM2.5 Forecasting System Integrating Low-cost Sensors for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Nguyen Ky Phung, Nguyen Quang Long, Nguyen Van Tin, Dang Thi Thanh Le

“…In this study, the models of Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF), Sparse Matrix Operator Kernel Emission (SMOKE), and Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) were integrated to develop an air quality forecasting system. …”
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The JPEX scandal: a test case for Hong Kong’s new cryptocurrency regulatory regime or is it still the wild west? by Noble Po Kan Lo, Noble Po Kan Lo, Tony Hon Yiu Lau, Tony Hon Yiu Lau

“…The paper employs a doctrinal legal methodology, supplemented by a case study of JPEX, to assess whether the current regulatory framework is adequate or if further adjustments are required. …”
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