Genetic Diversity of Tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.)Trotter] as Revealed by Microsatellite Markers by Mahilet Tadesse, Mulugeta Kebede, Dejene Girma

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity among 64 tef accessions using 10 selected polymorphic simple sequence repeats (SSRs) markers. …”
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Sustainable recycling policies: the European Directive impositions and their perceived impact on retailers in emerging markets by Brindusa Mariana Bejan, Ciprian Marcel Pop, Gabriela Nicoleta Sirbu

“…As a result of the research carried out, we observe the actions regarding recycling initiated by the retailer, even before the adoption of the legislative framework. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of the Labeling Quality of Biological Images for Semantic Segmentation Based on Attribute Agreement Analysis by Rong Xiang, Xinyu Yuan, Yi Zhang, Xiaomin Zhang

“…The process involves the following three steps: confusion matrix calculation, Kappa value determination, and labeling quality assessment. Initially, two labeling workers were randomly selected to label ten images from each category twice, according to the requirements of the attribute agreement analysis method. …”
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Computational identification of novel natural inhibitors against triple mutant DNA gyrase A in fluoroquinolone-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium by Sree Haryini, George Priya Doss C

“…Subsequently, a high-throughput virtual screening of a curated library of natural compounds was conducted to identify potential inhibitors against wild-type and triple-mutant proteins. The selected potent lead molecules comprehensively evaluated their physicochemical properties, ADME/T properties, and binding affinities via ADME/T assessment and molecular docking studies. …”
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Accreditation Policy and Internal Quality Assurance: A Study of Private Islamic Religious Universities in Nusa Tenggara by Winengan Winengan, Safwira Guna Putra

“…Additionally, it seeks to identify the key factors that impede the effectiveness of internal quality assurance initiatives. Method: This research employs a qualitative field study approach. …”
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Socio-economic position, area-level deprivation and gradients in cancer incidence: England and Wales, 1971–2016 by Robert A. Hiatt, Wei Xun, Eduardo J. Santiago-Rodríguez, Jitka Pikhartova, Nicola Shelton

“…Results The 1971 ONS-LS census sample population initially comprised 257,803 individuals updated each census; and by 2016 137,755 incident cancer cases. …”
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Translating policy guidelines: a multiple case study of disease prevention in Sweden by Mattias Elg, Elin Wihlborg, Malin Wiger

“…These regions were purposefully selected to represent diverse contexts and conditions that could influence policy translation. …”
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Identification of developmental and reproductive toxicity of biocides in consumer products using ToxCast bioassays data and machine learning models by Donghyeon Kim, Siyeol Ahn, Jinhee Choi

“…Using the bioactivity data from these selected assays, we trained machine learning algorithms, including Random Forest, XGBoost, Gradient Boosting, Decision Tree, and Logistic Regression, on molecular fingerprints (MACCS, Morgan, Layered, RDKit). …”
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Assessment of the Social-Economic Contributions of Mgahinga National Park to Local Communities in Muramba Sub-County, Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda. by Mahoro, Shallon

“…Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, a total of 109 respondents were selected to participate in the study. Questionnaires, observation and interviewing methods of data collection were used in the study. …”
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Screening and identification of antagonistic bacterium Pseudomonas chlororaphis for walnut rot disease and its effect on promoting germination of seeds and growth of seedlings in w... by LIU Zhijin, SHAN Lulu, Maliyanguli Tuerdi, LI Tong, KANG Qihang, ZHANG Rui, DONG Ning, CHEN Xiaofei

“…[Objective] The study aimed to select indigenous bacterial strain that could control walnut rot and other fungal diseases and promote the germination of seeds and growth of seedlings of walnut. …”
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Optimizing Sowing Time and Density Can Synergistically Improve the Productivity and Quality of Strong-Gluten Wheat in Different Ecological Regions of Shandong Province by Guangzhou Chen, Weibao Yu, Yushen Zheng, Le Zhang, Jisheng Si, Kainan Zhao, Ruochen Li, Deqiang Zhao, Lei Qu, Bin Zhang, Shengdong Li, Lingan Kong, Zaidong Yang, Huawei Li

“…The results revealed that the wheat yield in each ecological zone initially increased, then decreased as the sowing dates were delayed. …”
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Effects of Near-Fault Pulse-Like Ground Motion on Seismic Response of Dry Sand Site by LIU Hongshuai, SONG Dongsong, DONG Xinyi, WANG Tiqiang

“…., Wang and Stokoe), selecting the Wang and Stokoe model. Similarly, soil nonlinearity was modeled by comparing the Darendeli, Menq, Roblee and Chiou models, with the Darendeli model selected. …”
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Examining gendered cassava trait preferences through commercial seed business: a case study of IITA GoSeed and Umudike Seeds in Nigeria by Durodola Owoade, Durodola Owoade, Olamide Olaosebikan, Abolore Bello, Peter Kulakow, Elizabeth Parkes, Razak Olajide, Tessy Ugo Madu, Elohor Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, Benjamin Okoye, Benjamin Okoye, Nnaemeka Success Esiobu, Joseph Onyeka, Chika Geraldine Anyim, Jeffery W. Bentley, Millicent L. Liani, Olajumoke Adeyeye, Olajumoke Adeyeye, Steven Cole, Béla Teeken

“…This study focuses on how, apart from research, commercial seed initiatives and practices aimed at promoting and selling improved varieties also identified gendered trait preferences of cassava users along the value chain. …”
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Application of the One Health approach to zoonotic diseases in Bhutan: A qualitative assessment of gaps and opportunities from key stakeholders’ perspectives by Bir Doj Rai, Tenzin Tenzin, Dorji Tshering, Narapati Dahal, Gizachew A. Tessema, Lin Fritschi, Sylvester Dodzi Nyadanu, Gavin Pereira

“…Participants were purposively selected to capture diverse perspectives across national, regional and, district levels. …”
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Studying and enhancing the methods for distance teaching of computer science in Kazakh secondary school students during the pandemic by M. M. Zhamankarin, A. M. Sivinskiy, M. K. Aitkenova, M. B. Zhanibekov

“…In 2020, the first two weeks of the enforced transformation of all the levels of school education, which was initiated as one of the measures against the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), revealed a range of issues hampering the appropriate distance education. …”
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Designing a Model for Demand Side Management in Electricity Sector Based on Collaborative Governance by Gholamreza kazemian, Mohammadreza Raecy, Reza Vaezi, Vajollah Ghorbanizadeh

“…These experts were meticulously selected through purposive and snowball sampling methods, and the interviewing process was continued until theoretical saturation was attained. …”
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Uso de repositórios de recursos educacionais abertos nas práticas pedagógicas: uma revisão sistemática / Use of open educational resource repositories in pedagogical practices: a s... by Flavio Ferreira Borges, Janaína Angelina Teixeira, Sara Osuna Acedo

“…Applying the systematic review methods, 1,201 publications were initially retrieved, and from this list, 42 articles were selected for reading and analysis, as they present relevant content with the theme of this research. …”

The Effectiveness of Using the Reggio Emilia Approach on the Experimental Science Lesson for Third-Grade Elementary Students by Batool Sabzeh, Farangis Ghalavand, Seyedamir Ghasemtabar

“…Among them, the third-grade students of Modares boys' primary school were selected and randomly 50 of them were placed in two experimental and control groups. …”
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Release Control of Biologically Active Substances from Simulation Model of Silicone Liners by S. V. Gribanova, I. L. Udyanskaya, V. G. Yankova, T. K. Slonskaya, N. B. Epshtein, A. A. Zhukova, O. N. Plakhotnaya, V. N. Kuzina

“…Symdiol and bisabolol were selected as the BAS for this study due to their proved antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. …”
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Men who have sex with men perceiving that sex with women carries the greatest risk of HIV acquisition: results from a mixed‐methods systematic review in sub‐Saharan Africa by Marion Fiorentino, Marie Dos Santos, August Eubanks, Nathan Yanwou, Christian Laurent, Perrine Roux, Bruno Spire

“…Quantitative and qualitative data related to MSM's perceived risk from sex with men and with women and HIV knowledge (published up to 2021) were selected and synthesized. Results Twenty studies were selected. …”
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