Effect of <i>Lactococcus lactis</i> JNU 534 Supplementation on the Performance, Blood Parameters and Meat Characteristics of <i>Salmonella enteritidis</i> Inoculated Broilers by Listya Purnamasari, Joseph F. dela Cruz, Dae-Yeon Cho, Kwang-Ho Lee, Sung-Min Cho, Seung-Sik Chung, Yong-Jun Choi, Jun-Koo Yi, Seong-Gu Hwang

“…Probiotic supplementation significantly improved average body weight gain, feed efficiency, and carcass yield compared to the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Intercropping grapevine with rosemary: A promising alternative to conventional agriculture in the current frame of global change by Sílvia Campillos, Camila Ribalta-Pizarro, Laia Jené, Paula Muñoz, Sergi Munné-Bosch

“…Given the increasing focus on intercropping as a sustainable agricultural approach to maximize land use efficiency or improve soil fertility amid global change, we conducted a study to assess the feasibility of intercropping grapevine (Vitis vinifera L. cv. …”
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Improving Satellite Imagery Masking Using Multitask and Transfer Learning by Rangel Daroya, Luisa Vieira Lucchese, Travis Simmons, Punwath Prum, Tamlin Pavelsky, John Gardner, Colin J. Gleason, Subhransu Maji

“…Our model leverages multitask learning to improve accuracy while sharing computation across tasks for added efficiency. In this article, we explore recent deep learning architectures, demonstrating that masking performance benefits from pretraining on large satellite imagery datasets. …”
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Machine learning for genomic and pedigree prediction in sugarcane by Minoru Inamori, Tatsuro Kimura, Masaaki Mori, Yusuke Tarumoto, Taiichiro Hattori, Michiko Hayano, Makoto Umeda, Hiroyoshi Iwata

“…Abstract Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) plays a crucial role in global sugar production; however, the efficiency of breeding programs has been hindered by its heterozygous polyploid genomes. …”
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ADMET evaluation in drug discovery: 21. Application and industrial validation of machine learning algorithms for Caco-2 permeability prediction by Dong Wang, Jieyu Jin, Guqin Shi, Jingxiao Bao, Zheng Wang, Shimeng Li, Peichen Pan, Dan Li, Yu Kang, Tingjun Hou

“…Therefore, computational models that achieve high accuracies in predicting Caco-2 permeability are crucial for enhancing the efficiency of oral drug development. In this study, we conducted an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of an augmented Caco-2 permeability dataset, and evaluated a diverse range of machine learning algorithms in combination with different molecular representations. …”
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Biodegradation of ZEN by Bacillus mojavensis L-4: analysis of degradation conditions, products, degrading enzymes, and whole-genome sequencing, and its application in semi-solid-st... by Jiagao Chang, Wenxuan Dong, Shansong Gao, Lele Hou, Jihong Dong, Huiling Qiu, Fu Chen

“…The detoxification effect of L-4 strain on ZEN was evaluated under different ZEN concentration, treatment time, pH value and temperature, the degradation products were identified, and the degradation effect of L-4 strain on ZEN contaminated corn meal was evaluated. …”
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Analysis of the optimum krill oil supplementation strategy for ovarian high-quality development in the female Redclaw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus by Zongzheng Jiang, Chang Xu, Xiaolong Yang, Fenglu Han, Meili Chi, Erchao Li

“…Additionally, 3 % KO supplementation promoted lipid deposition and mobilization efficiency of triglyceride between hepatopancreas to the ovary. …”
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In Vitro Antimalarial Activity of Chloroquine-Crocus Sativus Conjugated to Chitosan Nanocomposits against 3D7 and K1 Strains of Plasmodium falciparum by Aram Khezri, Mahdi Nateghpour, Afsaneh Motevali Haghi, Taher Elmi, Abbas Rahimi Foroushani, Mehdi Shafii Ardestani, Haleh Hanifian

“…Methods: Saffron extract and chloroquine were separately conjugated with chitosan, followed by confirmation tests to determine conjugation efficiency. Both chloroquine-resistant and sensitive strains of Plasmodium falciparum were cultured to calculate the IC50 values of various treatments in vitro. …”
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Nanosponge-Encapsulated Polyoxometalates: Unveiling the Multi-Faceted Potential Against Cancers and Metastases Through Comprehensive Preparation, Characterization, and Computationa... by Muhammad Sajjad, Muhammad Zubair Malik, Ayesha Bint Umar Awan, Hamid Saeed Shah, Muhammad Sarfraz, Faisal Usman, Tahir Ali Chohan, Tanveer A. Wani, Seema Zargar, Zobia Jawad

“…<b>Methods</b>: By employing the emulsion solvent diffusion technique, TiW₁₁Co-NS were generated by combining polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and ethyl cellulose (EC) in different concentrations. <b>Results</b>: A significant numerical results encompassed a hydrodynamic particle diameter of 109.5 nm, loading efficiencies reaching 85.9%, and zeta potentials varying from −24.91 to −27.08 (mV). …”
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Injection Technologies for Elimination of Karst-Suffosion Hazard and Soil Subsidence in the Foundation of Buildings and Structures by Igor Ya. Kharchenko, Alexey I. Kharchenko, Alexander I. Panchenko, Vladimir T. Erofeev, Ilizar T. Mirsayapov, Vadim G. Khozin, Oleg V. Tarakanov, Evgeny V. Zavalishin

“…Taking into account the high probability of sulfate corrosion development during injection of fractured gypsum rocks, the efficiency of application of mineral fine-dispersed binder - “Introcem” slag based microcement in collar technology - is shown. …”
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Modelling the impact of total energy consumption on economic growth and carbon emissions in sub-Saharan Africa by Nyeso Christian Azubuike, Sunday Sunday Ikiensikimama, Uche Osokogwu

“…While often assumed to be symmetric, changes in energy consumption do not always produce uniform effects on economic growth and carbon footprint, and the reverse is also true, particularly across different regions of the world. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), this interplay remains underexplored, especially with regard to the distinct impacts of renewable and non-renewable energy consumption on economic growth and carbon footprint. …”
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Toward Digital Twin of Off-Road Vehicles Using Robot Simulation Frameworks by Arianna Rana, Antonio Petitti, Angelo Ugenti, Rocco Galati, Giulio Reina, Annalisa Milella

“…Two different robot simulation frameworks are investigated. …”
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Scanning by DOVAM-S Detects All Unique Sequence Changes in Blinded Analyses: Evidence that the Scanning Conditions Are Generic by C.H. Buzin, C.Y. Wen, V.Q. Nguyen, G. Nozari, A. Mengos, X. Li, J.S. Chen, Q. Liu, R.A. Gatti, F.K. Fujimura, S.S. Sommer

“…Since the method was developed and tested on the factor IX gene, it is possible that the conditions selected work more efficiently in the factor IX gene than in other genes. …”
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OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS OF USING AI-BASED APPLICATIONS IN RESEARCH:  THE CASE OF UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITIES by Oleksandra Borodiyenko, Iryna Drach, Nataliia Bazeliuk, Olha Petroye, Iryna Reheilo, Oleksandr Bazeliuk, Olena Slobodianiuk

“…However, there are notable differences in the experiences of using AI-based applications across various fields of expertise. …”
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Application of chlorous acid water for disinfection of surgical site in dairy cows by Osamu Ichii, Osamu Ichii, Teppei Nakamura, Masaya Hiraishi, Takashi Namba, Md. Zahir Uddin Rubel, Takuya Umeyama, Megumi Asai

“…Draping significantly enhanced the disinfection efficiency of the SPA, CAW10, and CAW5 protocols. The CAW procedure did not alter skin histology in the paralumbar fossa or udder compared to 10% povidone-iodine or 70% alcohol. …”
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A Multitask Network for the Diagnosis of Autoimmune Gastritis by Yuqi Cao, Yining Zhao, Xinao Jin, Jiayuan Zhang, Gangzhi Zhang, Pingjie Huang, Guangxin Zhang, Yuehua Han

“…The endoscopic manifestations of AIG differ from those of gastritis caused by <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> (<i>H. pylori</i>) infection in terms of the affected gastric anatomical regions and the pathological characteristics observed in biopsy samples. …”
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Effects of Chemical Fertilizer Reduction and Application of Organic Fertilizer on Growth and Rhizosphere Microorganisms of Litchi by Panfeng TU, Chuan WANG, Weili ZHANG, Wenpei SONG, Yibo HU, Yueyan FENG, Kunchang ZHANG, Yingyuan CEN

“…【Conclusion】In conclusion, the application of 10kg-15kg pig manure organic fertilizer with chemical fertilizer reduced by 30% could significantly improve the quality and efficiency.…”
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Development and Characterization of Biomass-Derived Carbons for the Removal of Cu²⁺ and Pb²⁺ from Aqueous Solutions by Vahid Rahimi, Catarina Helena Pimentel, Diego Gómez-Díaz, María Sonia Freire, Massimo Lazzari, Julia González-Álvarez

“…The carbons produced were characterized using different techniques including SEM-EDX, FTIR, XRD, BET analysis, CHNS elemental analysis, and point of zero charge determination. …”
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Optimized Production of Virus-like Particles in a High-CHO-Cell-Density Transient Gene Expression System for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Development by Ana Clara Mignaqui, Alejandra Ferella, Cintia Sánchez, Matthew Stuible, Romina Scian, Jorge Filippi, Sabrina Beatriz Cardillo, Yves Durocher, Andrés Wigdorovitz

“…While novel vaccine technologies have been explored, most fail to meet industrial scalability, cost-efficiency, or multiserotype flexibility required for effective FMD control. …”
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Effects of feeding two rumen-protected choline sources during the transition period on performance and blood metabolites of Holstein dairy cows by V. Sáinz de la Maza-Escolà, F. Piccioli-Cappelli, L. Cattaneo, L. Benedetti, A. Piva, E. Grilli, E. Trevisi

“…Prepartum DMI tended to be lower in choline-supplemented cows, particularly in the RPC1 group, whereas postpartum DMI, BW, and BCS did not differ among treatments. RPC1 increased 3.5% fat-corrected milk compared to CON. …”
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