Optimizing soybean variety selection for the Pan-African Trial network using factor analytic models and envirotyping by Maurício S. Araújo, João P. S. Pavan, André A. Stella, Bruno F. Fregonezi, Natally F. Lima, Erica P. Leles, Michelle F. Santos, Peter Goldsmith, Godfree Chigeza, Brian W. Diers, José B. Pinheiro

“…Therefore, the selection of varieties with high adaptation to target population of environments is imperative in Sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Evaluation of first and second rice cultivation based on diazinon pesticide concentration in water and soil of paddy fields of Mazandaran province by Shina Ansari Hamedani, Reza Arjmandi, Saeed Motessadi Zarandi, Mohammad Ali Baghestani, Reza Azizinezhad

“…Sampling was done in three seasons: spring, summer (before transplanting or during harvest) and autumn (for the second rice cultivation).Results and discussion:  The results of measuring the target pesticide show a significant difference in the amount of diazinon in the water of the first cultivation compared to the second cultivation and the soil of the first cultivation compared to the second cultivation. …”
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Prior guided deep difference meta-learner for fast adaptation to stylized segmentation by Dan Nguyen, Anjali Balagopal, Ti Bai, Michael Dohopolski, Mu-Han Lin, Steve Jiang

“…The dataset includes contours of the prostate clinical target volume (CTV), parotid, and rectum. We developed a deep learning framework that segments new images with a matching style using example styles as a prior, without model retraining. …”
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Effective Mixed-Type Tissue Crusher and Simultaneous Isolation of RNA, DNA, and Protein from Solid Tissues Using a TRIzol-Based Method by Kelly Karoline dos Santos, Isabelle Watanabe Daniel, Letícia Carani Delabio, Manoella Abrão da Costa, Júlia de Paula Dutra, Bruna Estelita Ruginsk, Jeanine Marie Nardin, Louryana Padilha Campos, Fabiane Gomes de Moraes Rego, Geraldo Picheth, Glaucio Valdameri, Vivian Rotuno Moure

“…A low-cost, high yield, and quality method was validated using target biomarkers of multidrug resistance mechanisms. …”
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Mercury capture using functionalized metal-organic framework encapsulated in dual hydrogel layers of β-cyclodextrin and polyethylenimine: Synthesis, characterization, adsorption, t... by Asma O. Obaid, Amnah S. Al Zbedy, Kamelah S. Alrashdi, Meshari M. Aljohani, Sara A. Alqarni, Ameena M. Al-Bonayan, Hana M. Abumelha, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly

“…Therefore, it's critical to create materials that can effectively and selectively target Hg(II) ions while preserving other metal supply. …”
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Cellular S Values and DNA Damage Induced by 125I Auger Electron and Tritium β-rays by SHEN Jiangyan1, ZHU Kun1, LI Qing1, ZHANG Desong1, LI Junli2, 3, YAN Congchong1

“…Its decay emits β-rays, which pose significant harms to human health. Also, targeted radiotherapy utilizes the ability of ingested Auger electron emitters to enter cancer cells and the release Auger electrons to cause severe damage to DNA, thereby effectively killing cancer cells. …”

Plasma galectins and metabolites in advanced head and neck carcinomas: evidence of distinct immune characteristics linked to hypopharyngeal tumors by Bao-Tram Thi Tran, Aurore Gelin, Sylvère Durand, Matthieu Texier, Amaury Daste, Clémence Toullec, Karim Benihoud, Ingrid Breuskin, Philippe Gorphe, Florence Garic, Catherine Brenner, Christophe Le Tourneau, Jérôme Fayette, Toshiro Niki, Muriel David, Pierre Busson, Caroline Even

“…Previous publications have suggested that their expression is dependent on the metabolic status of producing cells and reciprocally that they can influence metabolic pathways in their target cells. Very little is known about the status of gal-1, −3 and −9 in patients bearing head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) and about their relationships with the systemic metabolic condition. …”
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A Unique Way to Axe the Fax Through Using Business Automation Workflow to Expedite eReferral Adoption, Bridging eReferral, and Fax: Proof-of-Concept Study by Zhigang Tian, Kayla Wierts, Lirije Hyseni, Beth Gerritsen, Kim Lynch, Russell Buchanan, Mohamed Alarakhia

“…Sending clinicians initiated eFaxes through the familiar eReferral workflow, with eFaxes transmitted to BAW and delivered to the target receiver via fax. Retry and reminder logic were built to improve the user experience. …”
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Insights into simulation-based learning: student and faculty experiences in a PharmD program in Saudi Arabia by Reem Binsuwaidan, Najla A. Altwaijry, Alnada A. Ibrahim, Rawan A. Alghamdi, Razan Bin Humaid, Alaa A. AlSharif, Alaa A. AlHubaishi, Elshaymaa I. Elmongy, Lina I. Alnajjar, Ghadah H. Alshehri

“…The study identified future targets of and main challenges to improving the integration of simulation in pharmacy education.…”
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100 s -level particle accelerators driven by high-density electron beams in micro structured carbon nanotube forest channel by Bifeng Lei, Hao Zhang, Cristian Bonţoiu, Alexandre Bonatto, Javier Resta-López, Guoxing Xia, Bin Qiao, Carsten Welsch

“…If the beam density is sufficiently high, the CNT target will be completely blown out, where no accelerating field is generated. …”
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Early Complications After Mild to Moderate Ischemic Stroke and Impact on 3‐Month Outcome: The Multicenter Prospective Stroke Unit Plus Cohort Study by Jan Sobesky, Vince Istvan Madai, Sarah Zweynert, Carolin Malsch, Darius Guenther Nabavi, Heinrich J. Audebert, Christoph Kleinschnitz, Bruno Marcel Mackert, Bettina Schmitz, Frank Arne Wollenweber, Karl Georg Haeusler, Ian Wellwood, Silke Wiedmann, Matthias Endres, Ulrich Dirnagl, Andreas Meisel, Peter Ulrich Heuschmann

“…Background Early stroke complications (ESCs) impair recovery and provide an important therapeutic target. Our multicenter prospective cohort study examined the prevalence and amount of poor outcomes attributable to ESCs. …”
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Qualitative and quantitative ultrasound parameters of carotid atherosclerotic plaques in patients with moderate cardiovascular risk according to the SCORE scale: 7-year prospective... by O. A. Pogorelova, M. I. Tripoten, I. S. Melnikov, L. Sh. Khamchieva, B. M. Tamaeva, S. G. Kozlov, T. V. Balakhonova

“…All patients were prescribed atorvastatin therapy at a dose of 10-40 mg until a target LDL-С level <2,6 mmol/l was achieved.Results. …”
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Genetic Basis and Exploration of Major Expressed QTL <i>qLA2-3</i> Underlying Leaf Angle in Maize by Yonghui He, Chenxi Wang, Xueyou Hu, Youle Han, Feng Lu, Huanhuan Liu, Xuecai Zhang, Zhitong Yin

“…On the basis of verifying the genetic effect of <i>qLA2-3</i>, a fine map was used to narrow the candidate interval, and finally, the target segment was located at a physical distance of approximately 338.46 kb (B73 RefGen_v4 version), containing 16 genes. …”
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Long-term forecast of monthly reference evapotranspiration of the period 2018-2027 using SARIMA and GRNN models (case study: Rasht synoptic station) by Pouya Aghelpoor, Vahid Varshavian, Mehraneh Khodamoradpoor

“…The models’ inputs were selected on the basis of three previous monthly and yearly. The target-input matrices were divided into calibration (75%) and validation (25%) sections. …”
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In situ active sampling of steroid hormones in water using a novel TIMFIE device: Validation and applicability by Paul Löffler, Ove Jonsson, Annika S. Niemeyer, Anna-Karin Dahlberg, Oksana Golovko, Oscar Götlind, Inga Haalck, Lutz Ahrens, Karin Wiberg, Foon Yin Lai

“…Method validation demonstrated good reproducibility and accuracy of the TIMFIE samplers for extracting almost all target hormones in surface water and effluent wastewater, but not influent wastewater. …”
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Use of a Wearable Self-Tracking Instrument by Refugees With Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Qualitative Study of Psychotherapeutic Mediation and Engagement by Lisa Groenberg Riisager, Stine Bjerrum Moeller, Jakob Eg Larsen, Thomas Blomseth Christiansen, Jesper Aagaard, Lotte Huniche

“…ResultsParticipants (6 women and 3 men, median age 47 years, IQR 31–57 years) had lived in Denmark for an average of 21.4 years. The duration of OBT use ranged from 22 to 366 days. …”
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Delayed completion of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination among children 4–48 months in rural Uganda: a socio-demographic inquiry by Herbert Malemo, Andrew Tamale, Paul Kakwangire, Matthew C. Igwe, Dickens R. Mwine, Isa Asiimwe, Solomon A. Mbina, Mary G. Abalinda

“…Abstract In spite of the commendable global Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) coverage in the last two decades, completion and timeliness of receipt of all the required doses are still below target. In Uganda, the 3 + 0 PCV regimen has been reported to have a steady decline in the completion rate and the reasons for the delayed completion are unidentified. …”
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CO33 | Acquired hemophilia A in Liguria, Italy: what six years of data reveal

“… Background and Aims: Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune bleeding disorder caused by the development of autoantibodies that target various epitopes on the factor VIII (FVIII) molecule. …”
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Evaluating the coverage of sexually transmitted infection prevention and control services in eight districts in Central Uganda: lot quality assurance sampling survey by Simon Peter Katongole, Semei Christopher Mukama, Jane Nakawesi, Dedrix Stephenson Bindeeba, Simons Ezajobo, Susan Nakubulwa, Andrew Mugisa, Mary Odiit, Catherine Senyimba, Eve Namitala, Robert D. D. M. Onzima Anguyo, Barbara Mukasa

“…Methodology A household survey was conducted in eight districts, targeting four population groups: mothers of children aged 0–11 months, women aged 15–49 years, men aged 15 + years, and youth aged 15–25 years. …”
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Ambient Air Deposition Allows Reaching Record Light Use Efficiency in FAPbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells by Nadir Vanni, Mario Calora, Lucia Mercurio, Antonella Giuri, Anna Paola Caricato, Veronica Chierchia, Claudio Carati, Riccardo Po', Paolo Biagini, Salvatore Valastro, Emanuele Smecca, Giovanni Mannino, Alessandra Alberti, Aurora Rizzo

“…Perovskite solar cells (PCSs) are ideal candidates, offering high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) combined with a tuneable band gap and adjustable thickness, which allow a convenient modulation of the average visible transmittance (AVT). However, balancing high PCE and high AVT is a challenging target. …”
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