ANALYSIS OF THE GROSS ADDED VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA by Tihomir Novaković, Mirela Tomaš Simin, Dragana Novaković, Beba Mutavdžić

“…The conclusions suggest that shifting to more intensive agricultural methods and optimizing livestock production could improve economic outcomes. …”
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Reliability of Quadriceps and Hamstring Soft Tissue Measures Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Scans by Trey R. Naylor, Mariana V. Jacobs, Cameron J. Elder, Michael A. Samaan, Jody L. Clasey

“…Between–within repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine if there were significant differences among the MFL measures, while intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and coefficients of variation (CV) were used to assess the intra- and interrater reliability. …”
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Effect of complex microbial inoculation on growth, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake of maize and soybean in intercropping system by Huozhi HUANG, Yang LIU, Kang CHEN, Xiurong WANG

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of inoculation with synthetic microbial communities on growth, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) uptake of monocultured or intercropped maize and soybean, and provide a theoretical basis for utilizing efficiently microbial inoculants to enhance crop yield.MethodUsing unsterilized soil in monoculture and intercropping systems of maize and soybean, a pot experiment, including eight treatments of non-inoculated control (CK), single inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM fungi, A), rhizobia (R) or Bacillus (B), dual inoculation with AM fungi and rhizobia (A+R), AM fungi and Bacillus (A+B), or rhizobia and Bacillus (R+B), and triple inoculation with AM fungi, rhizobia and Bacillus (A+R+B), was conducted to determine plant dry weight, N and P contents, root traits, mycorrhizal colonization rate, nodule traits, pH and acid phosphatase activity in the rhizosphere.ResultThe different combinations of dual inoculation exhibited better inoculation effects. …”
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Analysis of Factors Affecting the Spatial Association Network of Food Security Level in China by Chuansong Zhao, Chunxia Li, Jianxu Liu, Haixia Lian, Woraphon Yamaka

“…Employing data from 30 provinces between 2008 and 2022, the entropy method quantifies food security levels, while a modified gravity model underpins the construction of a spatial association network. …”
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Influence of pH on protein extraction from Sus scrofa pancreas by E. K. Polishchuk, M. A. Aryzina, M. E. Spirina, E. A. Kotenkova

“…The proteomic composition of extracts and native pancreas was evaluated by 10% SDS-PAGE according to Laemmli method in the “VE10” chamber. Digital images of electrophoregrams were obtained using a Bio-5000 Plus scanner, edited in a graphic editor and analyzed using ImageJ software. …”
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Investigation of the scattering cross sections of neutrons on carbon nuclei at the reactor filtered beams by O. O. Gritzay, M. L. Gnidak, V. V. Kolotyi, O. I. Korol, V. F. Razbudey, V. M. Venedyktov, Jeffery Richardson, Kenneth Sale

“…The 3 He counters (CHM-37, 7 atm, diameter = 18 mm, L = 50 cm) are placed in five layers (12 or 11 in each layer). To determine the neutron scattering cross section on carbon the relative method of measurement was used. …”
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Features of innate immunity in children with hypertrophy of the palatine tonsils by V. A. Grankovsky, E. P. Karpova, L. V. Gankovskaya, Ya. S. Avalyan, E. D. Merkusheva, E. V. Zinina

“…The 3rd group included 30 children with grade 3 hypertrophy of the palatine tonsils, who, by clinical indications, underwent bilateral tonsillotomy. Determination and evaluation of innate immunity indices was carried out both before starting the treatment, and one month later, using the real-time PCR method.In children with hypertrophy of palatine tonsils, the initial values of TLR4 gene expression and antimicrobial peptides differed from those of healthy children. …”
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Phenotypic screen of early-developing larvae of the blood fluke, schistosoma mansoni, using RNA interference. by M M Mourão, Nathalie Dinguirard, Glória R Franco, Timothy P Yoshino

“…RNA interference (RNAi) represents the only method currently available for manipulating gene-specific expression in Schistosoma spp., although application of this technology as a functional genomic profiling tool has yet to be explored. …”
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Sustainable production of radionuclidically pure antimony-119 by Aeli P. Olson, Francesca A. Verich, Paul A. Ellison, Eduardo Aluicio-Sarduy, Robert J. Nickles, Jason C. Mixdorf, Todd E. Barnhart, Jonathan W. Engle

“…Conclusion We report significant steps in overcoming barriers in 119Sb production, chemical isolation and purification, enriched target material recycling, and chelation, helping promote accessibility and application of this promising therapeutic radionuclide. We describe a method for 119Sb activity measurement using its low energy gamma (23.87 keV), negating the need for attenuation correction. …”
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A cross‐sectional analysis of Yelp and Google reviews of hospitals in the United States by Tony Zitek, Joseph Bui, Christopher Day, Sara Ecoff, Brijesh Patel

“…Methods We performed a cross‐sectional analysis of hospital ratings on Google and Yelp as compared to those on CC using data collected between July 8 and August 2, 2021. …”
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Households willingness to pay for improved solid waste management by S. Akhtar, A.S. Ahmad, M.I. Qureshi, S. Shahraz

“…The present study was conducted in the residential area of main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore to determine the present methods and efficiency of current solid waste management facility and to estimate the willingness of the selected households to pay for the improvement of solid waste management through questionnaire survey. …”
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Integrating Logistics into Global Production: A New Approach by Pablo Coto-Millán, David Paz Saavedra, Marta de la Fuente, Xose Luis Fernandez

“…This study investigates the role of logistics in global economic production by presenting a novel theoretical framework that integrates logistics performance into traditional models as a determinant production factor. <i>Methods:</i> Using panel data from 85 countries between 2007 and 2022, the research measures logistics performance through the Logistics Performance Index (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>L</mi><mi>P</mi><mi>I</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>). …”
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Social and geographical inequalities in prenatal care coverage in Colombia: a multilevel analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy (MAIHDA) by Juan Merlo, Sergio Prada, Merida Rodriguez-Lopez, George Leckie, Daniela Botero Jaramillo

“…This study aims to estimate geographical and intersectional inequalities in ANC coverage and evaluate the contribution of social determinants to these disparities.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional observational study using data from live birth certificates of singleton pregnancies in Colombia during 2022. …”
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The Test Re-Test Reliability of A Novel Single Leg Hop Test (T-Drill Hop Test) by Rodney Negrete, Samantha Simms, Jacob Gross, Lucas Nunes Rabello, Matt Hixon, Ibrahim M. Zeini, Walter L. Jenkins, George J. Davies

“…Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) were calculated to determine intersession reliability…”
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ORTHODONTIC AND ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH CLEFT OF UPPER LIP, ALVEOLAR SURGERY, HARD AND SOFT PALATE by O.M. Makarova, M.V. Semenyaka, G.M. Balya, V.D. Kuroyedova

“…So, removable milled caps are the modern optimal method of temporary long-term prosthetics, which greatly improve the functional and aesthetic status of the patient. …”
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Evaluation of the anaerobic ability of alpine skiing skiers through the slalom simulator by Vasilios Giovanis, Panagiotis Vasileiou

“…In addition, the aim of the research was the correlation of the special tests of alpine skiing on dry ground (octagon test) and in snow (triangle test and slalom test) with the target of determining ability levels. Methods: The 20 people sample was composed by two teams of male and female who took the course for advanced (n = 7) aged 23±1.40 years and for beginners course (n = 13) aged 20±1.49 years. …”
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Modular plants for combined biomass-based production of electricity and synthetic liquid fuel by E. A. Tyurina, A. S. Mednikov, P. Yu. Elsukov

“…The high costs of qualified liquid fuels in remote areas of Siberia and the Far East, as well as significant stocks of wood biomass in these areas determine the relevance of the presented studies. The integrated processing of woody biomass into synthetic liquid fuel and electricity will increase the energy and economic efficiency of processing technological waste, as well as improve the environmental situation in these areas. …”
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Prediction and Optimization for Multi-Product Marketing Resource Allocation in Cross-Border E-Commerce by Yi Xie, Heng-Qing Ye, Wenbin Zhu

“…In cross-border e-commerce, effective marketing resource allocation is crucial due to the complexity introduced by diverse product categories, regional differences, and competition among category managers. Current methods either overlook these constraints or fail to enforce them efficiently due to computational challenges. …”
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Urodynamic characteristics of detrusor underactivity in women with voiding dysfunction. by Tsai-Hwa Yang, Fei-Chi Chuang, Hann-Chorng Kuo

“…This study characterized bladder dysfunction in women with voiding dysfunction using video urodynamic studies (VUDS) focused on detrusor underactivity (DU).<h4>Methods</h4>We studied 1914 women in which first-line medical treatment failed. …”
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Real-time quantification of activated sludge concentration and viscosity through deep learning of microscopic images by Hewen Li, Yu Tao, Tiefu Xu, Hongcheng Wang, Min Yang, Ying Chen, Aijie Wang

“…In particular, mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) and apparent viscosity provide metrics for the biomass and rheological properties of activated sludge. Traditional methods for determining these parameters are time-consuming, require separate measurements for each index, and fail to provide real-time data for future ‘smart’ WWTPs. …”
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