Desempenho de trator-implemento na cana-de-açúcar em sistemas de plantio direto e convencional Tractor-implement performance in sugarcane under no-tillage and conventional planting... by José B. Duarte Júnior, Ricardo F. Garcia, Fábio C. Coelho, Reynaldo T. Amim

“…<br>This research evaluated the performance of automated groups using slippage, tractor speed, and operational viability of planting sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) in no-tillage (SPD) and conventional (PC) systems under different plant coverings. The experimental design was completely randomized, using three repetitions in a split-split plot. …”
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Analysis of Acoustic Surface Wave Focused Unidirectional Interdigital Transducers Using Coupling-of-Mode Theory by Guopeng Hui, Tinglun Ao, Haotian Liu, Minglei Li, Chen Chen

“…The proposed EWC-FEFUDT may provide an alternative method for cell or droplet separation in an efficient manner.…”
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The thermal-flow performance of water-Al2O3 nanofluid flow in an elliptical duct heat exchanger equipped with two rotating twisted tapes by Hassan Wathiq Ayoob, Ihab Omar, Wed khalid Ghanim, Mohammad N. Fares, Mohammad Ali Fazilati, Soheil Salahshour, Sh Esmaeili

“…Practical significance and potential area of application: The increasing need for efficient heat transfer in heat exchanger devices necessitated the application of heat transfer augmentation techniques. …”
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Phenotyping for heat stress tolerance in wheat population using physiological traits, multispectral imagery, and machine learning approaches by Neelesh Sharma, Manu Kumar, Hans D Daetwyler, Richard M Trethowan, Matthew Hayden, Surya Kant

“…This requires characterizing the genetic and physiological mechanisms underlying heat tolerance, as well as developing efficient phenotyping methods to evaluate a large number of wheat genotypes under heat stress field conditions. …”
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Replace government healthcare with patient-controlled health care by Deane Waldman

“…The article emphasises that state-run healthcare systems create a conflict between efficient use of financial resources and effective provision of medical care. …”
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Effects of two warm-up protocols on isokinetic knee strength, jumping ability and sprint swimming performance in competitive swimmers by Zixiang Zhou, Pedro G. Morouço, Athanasios A. Dalamitros, Chao Chen, Weijia Cui, Rui Wu, Jian Wang

“…Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of different dryland warm-up protocols on knee isokinetic strength, vertical jumping, and sprint performance in competitive swimmers. …”
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Pós-tratamento de efluente de reator UASB utilizando sistemas "wetlands" construídos Post treatment of the effluent from a UASB reactor using constructed "wetlands" systems by José Tavares de Sousa, Adrianus C. van Haandel, Paulo Rogério da Silva Cosentino, Adriana Valéria Arruda Guimarães

“…The three units with vegetation were operated with different hydraulic loads: 4.5, 3.3 and 2.3 cm d-1. …”
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Whole-body tumor segmentation from FDG-PET/CT: Leveraging a segmentation prior from tissue-wise projections by Sambit Tarai, Elin Lundström, Nouman Ahmad, Robin Strand, Håkan Ahlström, Joel Kullberg

“…The results from this study highlight the potential of the proposed method as a valuable future tool for time-efficient quantification of tumor burden in oncologic FDG-PET/CT.…”
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Estimating Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Carbon Storage in <i>Roinia pseudoacacia</i> Plantations in the Caijiachuan Watershed Using Sample Plots and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle-Borne Las... by Yawei Hu, Ruoxiu Sun, Miaomiao He, Jiongchang Zhao, Yang Li, Shengze Huang, Jianjun Zhang

“…The findings provide valuable data support for density management and high-quality development of <i>R. pseudoacacia</i> plantations in the Caijiachuan watershed and present an efficient approach for precise forest carbon sink accounting.…”
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Influence mechanism of natural factors and human socio-economic activities on ecosystem health in arid regions of Central Asia: A case study of Fuyun area, northwest China by Xu Bi, Kailong Shi, Yongyong Fu, Wangyue Zhou, Ruoning Zhao, Haijun Bao

“…Understanding the spatial distribution patterns and driving factors of ecosystem health is crucial for efficient governance and restoration. However, research in arid pastoral regions remains limited. …”
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SMART accelerates rate of cognitive gains in service members with mTBI and PTSD by Erin Venza, Jeffrey S. Spence, Jennifer Zientz, Cole Devlin, Jason Bailie, Jason Bailie, Jason Bailie, Andrew Darr, Andrew Darr, Andrew Darr, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Sandra Bond Chapman

“…Outcomes were measured at baseline, post-treatment, and at 3-month follow-up.ResultsBoth SMART and SCORE groups showed significant improvements in complex memory and strategic learning, with no between-group differences in overall cognitive gains. Notably, SMART participants achieved these outcomes in one-third of the treatment hours. …”
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Clinical characteristics, outcomes, and costs of COVID-19 patients in Thai hospitels: a comparative analysis based on chest X-ray findings by Naruemit Sayabovorn, Pochamana Phisalprapa, Weerachai Srivanichakorn, Thanet Chaisathaphol, Chaiwat Washirasaksiri, Tullaya Sitasuwan, Chonticha Auesomwang, Chayanis Kositamongkol, Pongpol Nimitpunya, Teerapat Attachitwatin, Methee Chayakulkeeree, Pakpoom Phoompoung, Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers, Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap, Visit Vamvanij, Rungsima Tinmanee

“…Vigilant monitoring of patients with initial abnormal chest X-rays in hospitels is crucial for efficient management and resource allocation.…”
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The Morphological and Ecogeographic Characterization of the <i>Musa</i> L. Collection in the Gene Bank of INIAP, Ecuador by Nelly Avalos Poaquiza, Ramiro Acurio Vásconez, Luis Lima Tandazo, Álvaro Monteros-Altamirano, César Tapia Bastidas, Sigcha Morales Franklin, Marten Sørensen, Nelly Paredes Andrade

“…The findings contribute valuable information for the efficient conservation, selection, and utilization of the <i>Musa</i> germplasm in Ecuadorian agroecosystems. …”
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Enteric-coated microencapsulation improves the therapeutic effect of cinnamon oil on artificially infected chicken with Escherichia coli by Huanling Xing, Fang Zhou, Jianhao Lin, Junfeng Ban, Junyi Huang, Xinghai Li, Hanjun He, Yanqun Li, Mei Bai, Xiangxiu Liang, Hong Wu

“…These findings suggest enteric microcapsule system for CEO significantly enhances CEO's therapeutic potential, offering a promising strategy for developing more efficient and cost-effective natural antibacterial treatments for colibacillosis.…”
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A Simple and Rapid “Turn-On” Fluorescent Probe Based on Binuclear Schiff Base for Zn²⁺ and Its Application in Cell Imaging and Test Strips by Jinghui Cheng, Yi Li, Zhiye Zhu, Huijuan Guan, Jinsong Zhai, Yibing Xiang, Man Wang

“…A series of colorful binuclear Schiff bases derived from the different diamine bridges including 1,2- ethylenediamine (bis-Et-SA, bis-Et-4-NEt₂, bis-Et-5-NO₂, bis-Et-Naph), 1,2-phenylenediamine (bis-Ph-SA, bis-Ph-4-NEt₂, bis-Ph-5-NO₂, bis-Ph-Naph), dicyano-1,2-ethenediamine (bis-CN-SA, bis-CN-4-NEt₂, bis-CN-5-NO₂, bis-CN-Naph) have been designed and prepared. …”
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Testing of Retail Cheese, Butter, Ice Cream, and Other Dairy Products for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the US by David L. Suarez, Iryna V. Goraichuk, Lindsay Killmaster, Erica Spackman, Nicole J. Clausen, Tristan J. Colonius, Cynthia L. Leonard, Monica L. Metz

“…This preprocessing step was suitable in allowing efficient RNA extraction with standard methods. Trial studies were conducted with different cheese types with spiked-in avian influenza virus to show that inoculation of the liquified cheese into embryonating chicken eggs was not toxic to the embryos and allowed virus replication. …”
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Evolutionary pattern and a calculation method of in situ gas pressure based on pressure-retaining coal cores by Mingzhong GAO, Jie SONG, Pengfei CUI, Yongcheng LI, Zhipeng WANG, Xuemin ZHOU, Ju LI, Zongxin HAO, Haichun HAO

“…The proposed approach offers promising potential as a reliable, efficient, and accurate means for determining of in-situ coalbed gas pressure.…”
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The C-terminus of non-structural protein 1 (NS1) in H5N8 clade 2.3.4.4 avian influenza virus affects virus fitness in human cells and virulence in mice by Claudia Blaurock, Ulrike Blohm, Christine Luttermann, Julia Holzerland, David Scheibner, Alexander Schäfer, Allison Groseth, Thomas C. Mettenleiter, Elsayed M. Abdelwhab

“…We assessed the fitness of recombinant H5N8-A and H5N8-B viruses carrying NS1 proteins with different lengths in human cells and in mice. H5N8-B with a short NS1, similar to hIAV or AIV from a human or other mammal-origins, was more efficient at blocking apoptosis and interferon-induction without a significant impact on virus replication in human cells. …”
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Revolutionizing bone regeneration and wound healing: Mechanical stromal vascular fraction and hyaluronic acid in a mouse calvarial defect model by Riccardo Ossanna, Lindsey Alejandra Quintero Sierra, Sara Ghazanfar Tehrani, Vivekanand Jha, Chiara Curatola, Alice Busato, Anita Conti, Giamaica Conti, Nicola Zingaretti, Pier Camillo Parodi, Francesco De Francesco, Michele Riccio, Andrea Sbarbati

“…Through comparative analysis with ED-SVF in a calvarial defect mouse model, we demonstrate the superior efficacy of HT-SVF + ACP in enhancing bone healing, reducing fibrotic tissue, and improving bone matrix maturity.DiscussionThe findings establish the potential of HT-SVF as a cost-effective and efficient method for bone regenerative therapy.…”
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Cecropin anisaxin-2S has in vitro immunomodulatory, but not antiproliferative and antiviral properties by Jovana Majstorović, Jovana Majstorović, Anush Arakelyan, Željka Trumbić, Jan Kamiš, Jan Kamiš, Mikolaj Adamek, Tomislav Rončević, Vedrana Čikeš Čulić, Jiří Kyslík, Martin Palus, Ivan Fiala, Ivona Mladineo, Ivona Mladineo

“…Helminthic host defense peptides (HDP) are pleiotropic, multifunctional effector molecules of helminth immunity, efficient against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. …”
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