Long-term conservation tillage breaks the plough pan and promotes the development of preferential flow by Jinze Han, Jianye Li, Qiang Chen, Xingyi Zhang

“…Macropores and preferential flow critically regulate soil hydrological functions and ecosystem services in agricultural systems. With the intensification of global soil degradation, especially as conventional tillage (CK) exacerbates soil compaction, conservation tillage (CT) has emerged as a crucial strategy for restoring soil quality. …”
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CIGB-552: Anticancer peptide with multimodal mechanisms and clinical promise for colorectal cancer by J. R. Fernandez Masso, B. Oliva Arguelles, M. Carpio Alvarez, F. Hernandez Bernal, M. Limonta Fernández, H. Yueming, M. Chen, D. I. Chelovsky

“…Despite advances in chemotherapy and targeted therapy, resistance and systemic toxicity limit the clinical efficacy of current treatments of colorectal cancer (CRC).Purpose of the study. …”
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Latent profiles of team resilience and their relationship with team performance and turnover intentions among nurses by Zhiwei Wang, Xueqing Song, Jian Liu, Huimin Wei, Yu Wu, Shicai Wu, Xiaorong Luan

“…Abstract Background Global healthcare systems are increasingly being challenged by a critical shortage of nurses, which is further aggravated by suboptimal team performance and elevated turnover rates among nursing staff. …”
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Effectiveness of generative artificial intelligence-based teaching versus traditional teaching methods in medical education: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Juan Li, Kaiyu Yin, Yida Wang, Xiaoqin Jiang, Dongxu Chen

“…Future research should focus on optimizing the integration of GAI-based teaching methods, standardizing implementation protocols, and evaluating long-term educational outcomes. …”
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Adaptive Emergence Patterns of Spot‐Tailed Earless Lizards: Influence of UV Light and Temperature on Diel Activity by E. Drake Rangel, Christin A. Moeller, Ruby A. Ayala, Scott E. Henke, David B. Wester, Cord B. Eversole

“…., birds of prey, diurnal snakes) activity, which typically occurs during early morning and late afternoon hours, which is characteristic of arid systems. Moreover, the timing likely optimizes vitamin D3 synthesis, crucial for metabolic health, and minimizes energy expenditure associated with prolonged thermoregulation. …”
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Comparison of Traditional and Ultrasound-Guided Techniques for Vascular Access in Patients with Difficult Venous Access in Emergency Departments: Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol by Mercedes S. Peralta-Gámez, Marina Gómez de Quero Córdoba, Silvia Reverté-Villarroya, Roser Cuesta-Martínez

“…<b>Results</b>: Expected results suggest ultrasound guidance will significantly improve first-attempt success rates, reduce procedural time, enhance patient comfort, and optimize resource utilization compared to traditional techniques. …”
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Thermal dynamics of nanofluids with aggregating nanoparticles and magnetic heating: Utilization of Maxwell-Bruggeman and Kreiger-Dougherty models by Muhammad Idrees Afridi, Abdullah Alhushaybari, Ali J. Chamkha

“…Controlling nanoparticle aggregation can significantly improve thermal efficiency in energy systems, such as solar thermal collectors. Furthermore, in electronic cooling applications, understanding nanoparticle behaviour is vital for optimizing heat dissipation in micro and nano-scale devices. …”
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A scoping review of stroke rehabilitation in Africa: interventions, barriers, and research gaps by Nicholas Aderinto, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Chinonyelum Emmanuel Agbo, Adetola Emmanuel Babalola, Ismaila Ajayi Yusuf, Edun Mariam Tolulope, Anuoluwa Oyeboyin Oyelude, Faith Adedayo Adejumo, Israel Charles Abraham

“…Future research should focus on optimizing rehabilitation strategies, reducing long-term disability, and improving quality of life for stroke survivors in Africa.…”
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Downscaling and Gap-Filling GRACE-Based Terrestrial Water Storage Anomalies in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau Using Deep Learning and Multi-Source Data by Jun Chen, Linsong Wang, Chao Chen, Zhenran Peng

“…The Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP), a critical hydrological regulator for Asia through its extensive glacier systems, high-altitude lakes, and intricate network of rivers, exhibits amplified sensitivity to climate-driven alterations in precipitation regimes and ice mass balance. …”
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Extended photoperiod improves growth and nutritional quality of pak choi under constant daily light integral by Kartika R. Susilo, Anastasia Eu, Britt Besemer, Ep Heuvelink, Ric C. H. de Vos, Leo F. M. Marcelis

“…Adjusting the photoperiod in controlled agriculture systems has the potential to improve crop yield and nutritional content. …”
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Phytobiotics in poultry: revolutionizing broiler chicken nutrition with plant-derived gut health enhancers by Uchechukwu Edna Obianwuna, Xinyu Chang, Vivian U. Oleforuh-Okoleh, Patience N. Onu, Haijun Zhang, Kai Qiu, Shugeng Wu

“…However, several challenges persist. Optimizing the dosage of phytobiotics, ensuring consistent performance, and overcoming the limitations related to their extraction and application are key areas requiring further investigation. …”
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Modeling eye gaze velocity trajectories using GANs with spectral loss for enhanced fidelity by Shailendra Bhandari, Pedro Lencastre, Rujeena Mathema, Alexander Szorkovszky, Anis Yazidi, Pedro G. Lind

“…Comparative analysis with a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) optimized to four hidden states further highlights the advantages of the LSTM-CNN GAN. …”
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A Case Control Study Examining the Patterns and Predictors of Referral to Cancer Rehabilitation at Canada's Largest Comprehensive Cancer Centre by Jennifer M. Jones, Rogih Andrawes, Michelle A. Weller, Adrienne Lam, Gilla K. Shapiro, Madeline Li, Danielle Rodin, Lisa Avery

“…Conclusion The findings can be helpful in optimizing the referral processes and addressing disparities regarding access to cancer rehabilitation. …”
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Therapeutic potential and mechanisms of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in Alzheimer’s disease: a literature review by Xinlei Zhang, Lingling Zhu, Yuan Li, Hongna Yu, Tao Wang, Xiuli Chu

“…Recent clinical evidence demonstrates that rTMS can significantly improve cognitive function, memory, language abilities, and motor performance in AD patients, particularly when administered with optimized parameters targeting key brain regions, such as the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. …”
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New Yarrowia lipolytica chassis strains for industrial enzyme production by Djamila Onésime, Esteban Lebrun, Goran Stanajic Petrovic, Ewelina Celińska, Jean-Marc Nicaud

“…Conclusions We present a new generation of Y. lipolytica chassis strains specifically optimized for recombinant protein production. Our results demonstrate that extensive protease deletions can provide a high-performance genetic background, enabling high-level rProtein production without relying on multi-copy expression strategies.…”
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Rhizosphere Growth-Promoting Bacteria Enhance Oat Growth by Improving Microbial Stability and Soil Organic Matter in the Saline Soil of the Qaidam Basin by Xin Jin, Xinyue Liu, Jie Wang, Jianping Chang, Caixia Li, Guangxin Lu

“…These findings provide a theoretical basis for optimizing PGPR dosage in alpine forage systems and support the sustainable deployment of microbial fertilizers under saline soil conditions in the Qaidam Basin.…”
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Maize and soybean yield prediction using machine learning methods: a systematic literature review by Ramandeep Kumar Sharma, Jasleen Kaur, Gary Feng, Yanbo Huang, Chandan Kumar, Yi Wang, Sandhir Sharma, Johnie Jenkins, Jagmandeep Dhillon

“…Abstract Today’s agronomy is data-rich, and machine learning (ML) provides the ability to efficiently predict crop yields, utilizing high-volume data to optimize agricultural decision-making. Numerous ML models are used, yet systemized framework guiding the crop-targeted selection of models, features, accuracy measures, and addressing associated challenges is lacking, specifically for soybean and maize, world’s vital crops. …”
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Effect of salinity on the soybean plants symbiotic and photosynthetic apparatuses activity under rhizobia inoculation with the addition of Ge and Mo nanocarboxylates by Dmytro Kiriziy, Ivan Obeziuk, Lyudmyla Mykhalkiv, Sergii Kots

“…The research was conducted on symbiotic systems created with the participation of soybean plants (Glycine max (L.) …”
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Recycled Glass Bottles for Craft-Beer Packaging: How to Make Them Sustainable? An Environmental Impact Assessment from the Combined Accounting of Cullet Content and Transport Dista... by Magdalena Wojnarowska, Magdalena Muradin, Annarita Paiano, Carlo Ingrao

“…This study addresses the pressing issue of optimizing the recycling of glass bottles for craft-beer packaging by examining the combined influence of cullet content and transport distance on environmental sustainability. …”
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Microbiome-derived reactivation of mycophenolate explains variations in enterohepatic recirculation in kidney transplant recipients by Ole Martin Drevland, Eric J. de Muinck, Pål Trosvik, Marta Hammerstad, Kine Eide Kvitne, Karsten Midtvedt, Anders Åsberg, Ida Robertsen

“…More broadly, our findings suggest that the gut microbiome significantly influences the degree of enterohepatic recirculation of MPA, providing valuable insights that could be relevant for optimizing individualized immunosuppressive drug dosing in transplant patients. …”
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