Decomposition of different organic matter substrates and algal biomass accrual as early warning indicators of human impacts on stream ecosystems by Diana Rojo, Alberto Alonso, Javier Pérez, Agustí Agut, Brais Hermosilla, Scott D. Tiegs, Luz Boyero

“…Lastly, information provided by oak leaf litter and tongue depressors was limited. Our results showed that, although a combination of substrates should be prioritized in assessment programs to provide a complete picture of anthropogenic impacts on stream ecosystems, the single use of substrates can be efficient to detect certain responses (e.g., cotton strips or banana leaves for heterotrophic microbial responses, marble tiles for autotrophic processes, and alder leaf litter for total decomposition and associated detritivores).…”
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Oxymatrine and astragaloside IV co-loaded liposomes: Scale-up purposes and their enhancement of anti-PD-1 efficacy against breast cancer by Liangyin Wei, Hong Wang, Xietao Ye, Junfan Yue, Hong Guo, Dengxuan Mao, Xia Li, Yeyang Sun, Congyan Liu, Yuping Liu, Yan Chen

“…The response rate of programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) inhibitors in breast cancer remains unsatisfactory, primarily due to the limited infiltration and activity of tumor-infiltrating T lymphocytes (TILs). …”
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Farmers' pesticide use, disposal behavior, and pre-harvest interval: a case study from Nigeria by Mesay Yami, Lenis Saweda O. Liverpool-Tasie, Lenis Saweda O. Liverpool-Tasie, Richard Maiwad, Tesfamicheal Wossen, Titilayo D. O. Falade, Oyakhilomen Oyinbo, Futoshi Yamauchi, Jordan Chamberlin, Shiferaw Feleke, Tahirou Abdoulaye

“…Yet detailed empirical evidence on the knowledge and drivers of pesticide management practices remains scarce, limiting insights for policymakers and development practitioners. …”
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Visceral adiposity loss is associated with improvement in cardiometabolic markers: findings from a dietary intervention study by Shazana Rifham Abdullah, Ahmad Kamil Nur Zati Iwani, Liyana Ahmad Zamri, Ruziana Mona Wan Mohd Zin, Norhashimah Abu Seman, Nur Azlin Zainal Abidin, Siti Sarah Hamzah, Nur Hayati Azizul, Azahadi Omar, Zamtira Seman, Abqariyah Yahya, Mohd Fairulnizal Md Noh

“…Other than that, those with < 5% VFA loss were 3.6 times more likely to have a higher improvement in HDL-C compared to those with no VFA loss (OR 4.08, 95% CI 1.36-12.22).ConclusionThis study found that the magnitude of VFA loss is an independent determinant of improvements in cardiometabolic markers and should be set as a clear target when designing obesity prevention programs.…”
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“Beyond the flood: Exploring the psychosocial consequences and resilience challenges in the aftermath of “El Niño” in Tumbes, Peru” by Elaine C. Flores, Daniela C. Fuhr, Victoria Simms, Andres G. Lescano, Nicki Thorogood

“…Psychosocial problems, therapy availability, or community support programs were seldom mentioned, though mutual collaboration was highlighted as useful but non-existent. …”
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Assessment of F₅ Mungbean Genotypes from Intergeneric Hybridization with Common Bean for Agronomic Performance, Heritability, Variance Components, and Genetic Uniformity by Binti Nur Aisah, Aprilia Tiara Ikhwani, Agus Budi Setiawan, Aziz Purwantoro, Dyah Weny Respatie, Erlina Ambarwati, Listy Anggraeni, Chee How Teo, Chandra Setyawan, Aniswatul Khamidah

“…This study aimed to assess agronomic performance, estimate genetic parameters, and evaluate genetic uniformity in mungbean progenies, to identify superior lines for breeding programs. The field experiment was conducted using a randomized complete block design with four replicates. …”
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Machine learning-based prediction of scale formation in produced water as a tool for environmental monitoring by Arash Tayyebi, Ali Alshami, Erfan Tayyebi, Ademola Owoade, MusabbirJahan Talukder, Nadhem Ismail, Zeinab Rabiei, Xue Yu, Glavic Tikeri

“…By shifting from traditional thermodynamic models to a data-driven, user-friendly platform, this approach offers a practical tool for field workers, researchers, and technical managers, even if they have limited expertise in thermodynamics, kinetics, programming, or numerical analysis.…”
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Cryptic species and hybridisation in corals: challenges and opportunities for conservation and restoration by Riginos, Cynthia, Popovic, Iva, Meziere, Zoe, Garcia, Vhon, Byrne, Ilha, Howitt, Samantha M., Ishida, Hisatake, Bairos-Novak, Kevin, Humanes, Adriana, Scharfenstein, Hugo, Richards, Thomas, Briggs, Ethan, Clark, Vanessa, Lei, Chuan, Khan, Mariam, Prata, Katharine E.

“…Incorporating the expectation that coral cryptic taxa with incomplete species boundaries will frequently be encountered is critical to the long-term success of coral conservation and restoration programs. Studying these phenomena in more detail will directly benefit conservation and restoration goals. …”
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Development and evaluation of compact exercise device based on simulation using musculoskeletal model by Masashi OHTAKE, Mahiro TAKAHASHI, Mahiro MIURA, Takehiro IWAMI, Yoshikazu KOBAYASHI, Kazutoshi HATAKEYAMA, Yuji KASUKAWA, Naohisa MIYAKOSHI

“…Large exercise machines are often limited by their required installation space and are not suitable for regions with poor transportation access. …”
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Schmallenberg virus epidemiology and regional control strategies: diagnostics, vaccines, and vector management by Jing Wang, Jing Wang, Qi Jia, Haoyu Xiang, Fang Wang, Chao Sun, Jitao Chang, Zhigang Jiang, Xin Yin

“…In terms of vaccine development, existing inactivated vaccines have limitations, including the inability to distinguish between vaccinated and infected animals. …”
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Examining naloxone access and interest in secondary naloxone distribution on an American Indian Reservation in the Northern Midwest of the United States by Kristin E. Schneider, Sean T. Allen, Allison O’Rourke, Molly C. Reid, Maisie Conrad, Pam Hughes, Laura Palombi, Toni Wakemup, Andrea Medley, Melissa Walls

“…Cultural connectedness and shared identity are key strengths of Indigenous communities that can potentially be leveraged to implement secondary naloxone distribution programs.…”
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Optimization of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring during Pregnancy: A Path Toward Risk Stratification Improvement and Management of Hypertensive Disorders by Yiwen Fang, Lushu Zuo, Jingge Li, Huihua Shi, Ruimin Zhang, Cha Han, Lijuan Lv, Xin Zhou

“…Despite these advantages, three key challenges have limited the widespread adoption of ABPM during pregnancy. …”
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Cost and affordability of three levels of diet quality for urban households in Colombia by Ana Milena Yoshioka Vargas, María del Pilar Zea León, Luis Eduardo Girón Cruz, Daniel Enrique González Gómez, Sergio A. Barona Montoya, Sara Rankin-Cortázar, Carlos Eduardo González Rodríguez

“…The Cost of Caloric Adequacy (CoCA) and the Cost of Nutrient Adequacy (CoNA) were computed using linear programming models. The Cost of Recommended Diet (CoRD) adheres to Colombia’s Food-Based Dietary Guidelines. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with the use of modern contraceptive methods in the health district of Djibo, Sahel region in Burkina Faso by Smaïla Ouédraogo, Adama Ouattara, Maurice Sarigda, Laurent Ouédraogo, Charlemagne Ouédraogo

“…Background Improving contraceptive prevalence in resource-limited countries is one of the cost-effective strategies to reduce the high and unacceptable global maternal mortality rate. …”
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Strengthening Early Childhood Protective Factors Through Safe and Supportive Classrooms: Findings from Jump Start + COVID Support by Ruby Natale, Tara Kenworthy LaMarca, Yue Pan, Elizabeth Howe, Yaray Agosto, Rebecca J. Bulotsky-Shearer, Sara M. St. George, Tanha Rahman, Carolina Velasquez, Jason F. Jent

“…Background/Objectives: Early care and education programs promote children’s social–emotional development, predicting later school success. …”
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Precise 3D geometric phenotyping and phenotype interaction network construction of maize kernels by Shuaihao Zhao, Shuaihao Zhao, Guanmin Huang, Guanmin Huang, Si Yang, Si Yang, Chuanyu Wang, Chuanyu Wang, Juan Wang, Juan Wang, Yanxin Zhao, Minxiao Duan, Ying Zhang, Ying Zhang, Xinyu Guo, Xinyu Guo

“…Traditional manual methods are limited in dealing with complex structures and cannot fully capture kernel characteristics from a phenome perspective. …”
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Addressing Long-Term Residual Influences of COVID-19 on Economy and Society for Future Generations: Mothers’ Perceptions of Challenges for Parenting and Children’s Development by Brooklynn Merrifield, Haleh Karimi, Amy Lein, Amy Fairfield

“…The findings identified significant concerns: mental health, lack of healthy socialization skills, limited access to educational and/or childcare resources, stress and burnout, financial well-being, and lack of access to an extended support network. …”
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Systematic review on evaluation tools applicable to One Health surveillance systems: A call for adapted methodology by Sarah Mediouni, Claire Ndione, E. Jane Parmley, Thomas G. Poder, Hélène Carabin, Cécile Aenishaenslin

“…Developing and implementing effective surveillance programs for infectious diseases (ID) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires the integration of information across relevant disciplines and sectors. …”
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Employing a low-code machine learning approach to predict in-hospital mortality and length of stay in patients with community-acquired pneumonia by Hao Chen, Shurui Zhang, Hiromi Matsumoto, Nanami Tsuchiya, Chihiro Yamada, Shunsuke Okasaki, Atsushi Miyasaka, Kentaro Yumoto, Daiki Kanou, Fumihiro Kashizaki, Harumi Koizumi, Kenichi Takahashi, Masato Shimizu, Nobuyuki Horita, Takeshi Kaneko

“…The potential of machine learning to enhance prediction accuracy in this context is significant, yet clinicians often lack the programming skills required for effective data mining. …”
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Assessing alpha lattice design for heat stress indices and yield stability in wheat genotypes by Mandeep Redhu, Vikram Singh, Somveer Nimbal, Ram Niwas, Shikha Yashveer, Sonu Langaya, Sachin Shehrawat, Rukoo Chawla, Mehdi Rahimi, Mohit Dhukia, Aman

“…Abstract Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) faces increased susceptibility to terminal heat stress, a major yield-limiting factor, especially in subtropical regions. …”
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