Regulatory function of irradiated chitosan to antioxidant enzymes and growth of Capsicum annuum L by XU Chao, SHEN Kai, SHAO Luting, DING Xingcheng

“…In all sorts of degradation methods, gamma ray irradiation is considered as an ideal polymer degradation method, because it has the characteristic of fast degradation speed, energy efficiency and almost no by-products.Capsicum annuum L. is a kind of favorite vegetables for people, but it cannot be stored for long time and difficult to transport. …”
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Dietary citral increase growth and health performance of shrimp Penaeus vannamei by Ricky Hadi Pratama, Julie Ekasari, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Ichsan Achmad Fauzi, Wiyoto Wiyoto

“…Dietary citral supplementation of 100 mg/kg resulted in higher shrimp growth and feed utilization efficiency than those of the control. The level of amylase enzyme, post-prandial blood glucose, muscle, and liver glycogen were higher in the treatments with dietary citral than those of the controls. …”
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Comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis: results of 6-month program by Evgenia Vladislavovna Orlova, D E Karateev, A V Kochetkov

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of a comprehensive rehabilitation program (CRP) in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for 6 months. …”
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SeqSNP-based genic markers reveal genetic architecture and candidate genes for low nitrogen tolerance in tropical maize inbred lines by Pearl Abu, Baffour Badu-Apraku, Beatrice Elohor Ifie, Beatrice Elohor Ifie, John Saviour Yaw Eleblu, Georgina Lala Ehemba, Pangirayi B. Tongoona, Samuel Kwame Offei

“…To enhance breeding efficiency for low nitrogen tolerance, identifying quantitative trait loci (QTLs) in tropical germplasm is crucial to facilitate marker-assisted selection (MAS). …”
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Effect of Isolation Ruminal Yeast from Ruminants on In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation by Krung Wilachai, Pramote Paengkoum, Nittaya Taethaisong, Pirat Thitisak, Kriengsak Poonsuk, Juan J. Loor, Siwaporn Paengkoum

“…The response of strain Dc18 did not differ from those of strains Dc4, Bu4, Bu7, or G16. …”
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Surface Soil Moisture Estimation Taking into Account the Land Use and Fractional Vegetation Cover by Multi-Source Remote Sensing by Rencai Lin, Xiaohua Xu, Xiuping Zhang, Zhenning Hu, Guobin Wang, Yanping Shi, Xinyu Zhao, Honghui Sang

“…The findings highlight that the VV polarization-based model significantly improves SSM estimation accuracy, particularly in croplands with FVC ≤ 0.75, offering a reliable tool for optimizing irrigation schedules and enhancing water use efficiency in agriculture. These results can aid in better water resource management, especially in regions with limited water availability, by providing precise soil moisture data for informed decision-making.…”
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Sensitivity analysis of the INRA 2018 feeding system for ruminants by hybrid local and global approaches: Comparing the contribution of dietary input variables to multiple response... by Seoyoung Jeon, Tristan Senga Kiessé, Sophie Lemosquet, Pierre Nozière

“…The sensitivity of 5 selected animal responses (output variables) to input variables was analyzed: DMI, milk protein yield (MPY), energy in methane (ECH4), nitrogen utilization efficiency (NUE), and the ratio between urine and total N excretion (UN/TN). …”
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Integrating advanced analytical methods to assess epigenetic marks affecting response to hypomethylating agents in higher risk myelodysplastic syndrome by Theodoros Nikolopoulos, Eleftherios Bochalis, Theodora Chatzilygeroudi, Vasiliki Chondrou, Irene Dereki, Katerina Athanasopoulou, John Zafeiropoulos, Kyriakos Bourikas, George P. Patrinos, Argiris Symeonidis, Argyro Sgourou

“…Conclusions Implementation of powerful analytical tools to identify the dynamic DNA methylation changes in HR MDS patients undergoing HMA therapy demonstrated that LC-MS/MS exerts high efficiency as a broad-based but rapid and cost-effective methodology (compared to MeD-seq) to decode different perspectives of the epigenetic background of HR MDS patients and possess discriminative efficacy of the response phenotype to HMA treatment.…”
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Simulation of Soil Freeze-thaw Process and Water Balance in Shrubland Meadow in Shallow Mountain Area of Qilian Mountains by Tiaoxue LU, Linshan YANG, Jingru WANG, Xingyi ZOU, Wanghan HE

“…Soil water-heat dynamics are pivotal in influencing regional hydrological processes.Understanding the dynamics of soil thermal and moisture changes during freezing and thawing processes is essential for assessing water balance in high-altitude regions.This study utilizes meteorological and soil water-heat observational data from a typical shallow mountainous catchment in the Qilian Mountains to simulate the water-heat dynamics of subalpine shrub meadow soil using the SHAW model， analyzing the changes in water balance during the soil freezing and thawing process.The results indicate that the SHAW model effectively simulates the temporal and vertical variations in soil temperature and moisture in subalpine shrub meadow soils.The findings demonstrates that the Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency （NSE） for simulated soil temperature at various depths exceeded 0.88， with ae correlation coefficient （R） greater than 0.97and a Root Mean Square Error （RMSE） less than 1.89 ℃.For soil moisture， the correlation coefficient （R） was greater than 0.94， NSE was greater than 0.88.and the RMSE was less than 0.05 m³·m⁻³.Overall， the simulation of soil temperature is more accurate than that of soil moisture， especially in deeper soil layers.The soil freezing and thawing periods， delineated by temperature profiles， revealed a distinct unidirectional freezing and thawing characteristic of the subalpine shrub meadow soil， with the longest duration in the complete freezing period and the shortest in the freezing period.The trends in temperature and moisture across the soil profile exhibit a "U" shape， indicating higher soil temperatures and moisture during the thawing period compared to the freezing period， with significant fluctuations in surface soil moisture and relative stability at deeper layers.The water balance characteristics are significantly varied across different soil freezing and thawing periods.During the freezing period， the precipitation input is 4.28 mm， with the main expenditure of water is deep percolation at 9.06 mm.In the complete freezing period， the precipitation input is 28.69 mm， with the main expenditure of water is surface runoff at 17.90 mm.During the thawing period and the complete thawing period， the precipitation input is 106.29 mm and 207.31 mm respectively， with the major water output through evapotranspiration， where plant transpiration accounted for 78.11% and 71.54% respectively.The soil moisture shows a negative balance during the freezing and complete thawing periods， indicating a net loss of moisture.Conversely， the soil moisture exhibits a positive balance during the complete freezing and thawing periods， signifying a net increase in moisture.This study may provide empirical data and theoretical support for the formation and transformation of water resources in the Qilian Mountain region.…”
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ISSUES OF STUDENTS MOTIVATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES by Olena Ye. Beresten, Karyna V. Yurchenko, Pavlo S. Saveliev

“…The form and method of execution the student chooses, which certainly increases the efficiency of the process. According to the authors, the game provides internal differentiation, as some stations offer materials for “weak” and “strong” students, which is extremely important because the group often includes applicants with different levels of foreign language proficiency. …”
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Predicting Transvaginal Surgical Mesh Exposure Outcomes Using an Integrated Dataset of Blood Cytokine Levels and Medical Record Data: Machine Learning Approach by Mihyun Lim Waugh, Tyler Mills, Nicholas Boltin, Lauren Wolf, Patti Parker, Ronnie Horner, Thomas L Wheeler II, Richard L Goodwin, Melissa A Moss

“… Abstract BackgroundTransvaginal insertion of polypropylene mesh was extensively used in surgical procedures to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) due to its cost-efficiency and durability. However, studies have reported a high rate of complications, including mesh exposure through the vaginal wall. …”
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QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT IN PATIENTS AFTER PROSTHETIC TREATMENT USING THE DENTAL PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE by A. Y. Kordiyak, R. R. Bratus-Hrynkiv

“…Patients’ satisfaction with treatment results, reflecting the quality of life level, associated with oral health, confirms the higher efficiency of overdentures use compared to complete removable dentures in mandibular dental arch restoration. …”
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The Investigation of the Prospects for Using NS4A Antigen of Hepatitis C Virus for the Development of Recombinant Mosaic Vaccines with Self-Adjuvant Properties by V. V. Koupriyanov, L. I. Nikolaeva, A. A. Zykova, P. I. Makhnovskiy

“…The recombinant proteins, containing different fragments of NS4A (belong to HCV subtype 1b) and murine interleukin-2, were prepared by genetic engineering approaches, using vectors pQE30 and pQE60 for E. coli. …”
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Physiological responses in Neolitsea sericea seedlings to drought stress by WANG Yihang, ZHAO Luyao, WANG Guoming, ZHU Aiyi

“…To obtain a more complete physiological mechanism in responses to drought stress, N. sericea was exposed under the conditions of four different relative water contents (normal water supply, light drought, moderate drought and severe drought) in soil for 45 days. …”
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Evaluating the performance of ChatGPT in patient consultation and image-based preliminary diagnosis in thyroid eye disease by Yue Wang, Shuo Yang, Chengcheng Zeng, Yingwei Xie, Ya Shen, Jian Li, Xiao Huang, Ruili Wei, Yuqing Chen

“…Furthermore, in combination with CT images, ChatGPT-4o performed comparably to the professor in terms of diagnosis accuracy (87.5, 95% CI 61.65–98.45%).ConclusionChatGPT-4o excelled in comprehensive and satisfactory patient consultation and imaging interpretation, indicating the potential to improve clinical practice efficiency. However, limitations in disinformation management and legal permissions remain major concerns, which require further investigation in clinical practice.…”
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Sistemas de siembra de Cratylia argentea cultivar Veranera en dos localidades del valle del río Cauca, Colombia Sowing systems of Cratylia argentea cultivar veranera in two localit... by Jaime Rosero Alpala, Sanín Ortiz Grisales, Luís Horacio Franco, Michael Peters, Gerardo Ramírez

“…One investigated regarding the answer efficiency in the emergency and survival of Cratylia in two contrasting soils. …”
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Effects of an Emergency-Based FASE Strategy on Treating Geriatric Patients with Femoral Neck Fracture: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study by Zhou J, Shi L, Tian C, Gao Y, Wang J, Mao J, Li Y, Fan W, Chen X, Zhang C, Xie T, Rui Y

“…FASE strategy improved the surgical workflows and turnover efficiency of geriatric FNF patients, therefore could play an important role in the optimal MDT co-management for geriatric FNF patients. …”
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Morphophysiological, biochemical, and nutrient response of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) by foliar CeO2 nanoparticles under elevated CO2 by Shoaib Ahmad, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Fuxun Ai, Xueying Zong, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Khalid A. Al-Ghanim, Muhammad Ali Alshehri, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo

“…Abstract Nanomaterials offer considerable benefits in improving plant growth and nutritional status owing to their inherent stability, and efficiency in essential nutrient absorption and delivery. …”
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Interactions of fertilisation and crop productivity in soil nitrogen cycle microbiome and gas emissions by L. Kuusemets, Ü. Mander, J. Escuer-Gatius, A. Astover, K. Kauer, K. Soosaar, M. Espenberg

“…We investigated relationships between mineral N fertilisation rates and additional manure amendment with different crop types through the analysis of abundances of N cycle functional genes, soil N<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>O and N<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> emissions, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), soil physicochemical analysis and biomass production. …”
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Soil moisture and precipitation intensity jointly control the transit time distribution of quick flow in a flashy headwater catchment by H. Türk, C. Stumpp, M. Hrachowitz, K. Schulz, P. Strauss, G. Blöschl, M. Stockinger

“…The results showed that accounting for both soil moisture and precipitation intensity to define the shape of SAS functions for preferential flow improved the tracer simulation in streamflow (increasing the Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency from 0.31 to 0.51). This also led to a higher percentage of streamflow (an increase from 2.87 % to 4.38 %) with shorter transit times (TTs younger than 7 d), with the largest differences occurring during the summer and autumn months. …”
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