Meat quality of turkeys after reproductive period depending on genotype and sex by Marcin Wegner, Dariusz Kokoszyński, Arkadiusz Nędzarek, Joanna Żochowska-Kujawska, Marek Kotowicz, Michał Gesek

“…With the increasing demand for animal protein, and poultry meat being the most consumed meat in the world, it was decided to perform a genotype- and gender-specific analysis of turkey meat quality. …”
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Self-organizing expert communities in educational projects by Gennadiy P. Vinogradov, Vladimir N. Kuznetsov

“…The paper shows that the way to solve these problems is to transfer universities to a design and technological type of administration. The most promising form of education project management is the model of information interaction within the framework of active self-developing network expert environments. …”
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Overlooked risk of antibiotic resistance genes in typical landfill plumes and their influencing factors by Dongsheng Shen, Xin Gao, Cai Hui, Yuyang Long, Jiali Shentu, Li Lu, Shengqi Qi

“…In this study, seven groundwater samples and one leachate sample were collected from a typical landfill in Yueqing, China. Sulfonamide was the most abundant antibiotic in groundwater with its concentration of 1.2–23.1 ng L−1. …”
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PROGRESSION OF AORTIC AND VALVULAR HEART DISEASES IN PATIENTS WITH ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS by A. A. Godzenko, Yu. O. Korsakova, O. A. Rumyantseva, A. G. Bochkova, V. V. Badokin, Sh. F. Erdes

“…Thus, pathological changes in the aorta and heart valves in AS are progressive in most patients. SPT may regress, which reflects apparently a reduction in the severity of active inflammation of the aortic root. …”
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Multi-scale accuracy assessment of meteorological satellite precipitation products in the dry-hot valley of Jinsha River by Junxin Feng, Guokun Chen, Xingwu Duan, Bohui Tang, Zicheng Liu, Yan Huang, Yuzhuang Deng

“…New hydrological insights for the region: The findings reveal: (1) On an annual scale, IMERG showed the best long-term performance, while caution was needed when using PERSIANN-CDR and ERA5. (2) The dry season was the most reliable period for precipitation estimates, with low false alarm rates and high hit rates. …”
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A prospective feasibility study on extreme hypofractionation in adjuvant radiation of breast cancer in a tertiary cancer center in India by Sri Sai Tejaswini Muddana, Vijay Anand Reddy Palkonda, Madhuri Kavikondala, Prashant Upadhyaya, Vijay Karan Reddy, Shilpa Reddy Keesara, Karthik Pathri, Shravanthi Reddy Bussyaku, Padma Ganesan, P. Sathish Kumar, R. Rajasekaran, Delhi Babu Mohan

“…INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India at present, having overtaken cancer cervix. …”
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How are large-scale extractive industries affecting progress toward the sustainable development goals in Madagascar? Perceived social-ecological impacts of mining investments by Julie G. Zaehringer, Madlaina Michelotti, Maëlle Andriambalohary, Fenitra Rajerison, Ambinintsoa Rakotoarinosy, Sandra Eckert, Bruno Ramamonjisoa, Onintsoa Ravaka Andriamihaja

“…Although some projects, such as Ambatovy, had eventually improved healthcare and infrastructure, most negative mining impacts had occurred during both the exploratory and the operational phases of the projects. …”
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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Degena Bahrey Tadesse, Gebremeskel Tukue Gebrewahd, Abrha Hailay, Woldu Aberhe, Guesh Mebrahtom, Kidane Zereabruk, Guesh Gebreayezgi, Teklewoini Mariye, Teklehaimanot Gereziher Haile, Gebreamlak Gebremedhn Gebremeskel, Gebre Teklemariam Demoz

“…Currently, diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). …”
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Land use strategies for achieving Chile’s nationally determined contributions by Onil Banerjee, Martin Cicowiez, Gonzalo García-Trujillo, Kenneth J Bagstad, Sebastian Dudek, Justin Andrew Johnson, Elías Albagli, Mario Gonzalez, Maria Antonia Yung

“…Analysis with IEEM + ESM demonstrates that reducing wildfire-driven forest loss would have outsized impacts and be the most effective and expedient way to contribute to meeting NDC targets. …”
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The Impact of a Vitamin C + D Cream Combination on Striae Distensae in Primipara: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Investigation by Hadis Taheri, Masoomeh Kheirkhah, Ali Ghobadi, Nooshin Eshraghi, Shima Haghani

“…Background: Pregnancy striae, a common problem in pregnant women, create significant concerns about beauty in most women and there are challenges in preventing and treating them. …”
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Culture Positivity and Antibiotic Resistance in Respiratory Intensive Care Patients: Evaluation of Readmission and Clinical Outcomes by Oral Menteş, Deniz Çelik, Murat Yildiz, Kerem Ensarioğlu, Maşide Ari, Mustafa Özgür Cırık, Abdullah Kahraman, Zehra Nur Şeşen, Savaş Gegin, Yusuf Taha Güllü

“…Culture positivity was predominantly observed in respiratory samples, with <i>Klebsiella</i> spp. identified as the most common pathogen. MDRB prevalence exceeded 60% in both groups, significantly prolonging ICU stays (<i>p</i> = 0.013). …”
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Soil microbes in the Tibetan Plateau degrade polyvinyl chloride and harbor novel dehalogenase SerB by Yuchao Jiang, Baotong Fu, Wei-Min Wu, Chunxiu Zhou, Aman Khan, Guorui Zhang, El-Sayed Salama, Byong-Hun Jeon, Maha Awjan Alreshidi, Chunjie Li, Huawen Han, Xiangkai Li

“…Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) stands as the third most widely produced synthetic polymer plastic. However, investigations into its microbial degradation significantly trail those of polyethylene (PE) and polystyrene (PS). …”
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The antibacterial activity and therapeutic potential of the amphibian-derived peptide TB_KKG6K by Cristina Schöpf, Magdalena Knapp, Jakob Scheler, Débora C. Coraça-Huber, Alessandra Romanelli, Peter Ladurner, Anna C. Seybold, Ulrike Binder, Reinhard Würzner, Florentine Marx

“…These findings reinforce the antibacterial potential and therapeutic efficacy of TB_KKG6K against S. aureus infection, particularly in the context of a cutaneous infection.IMPORTANCEThe emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria has rendered the exploration of novel therapeutic treatment strategies a pivotal area of research. Among the most promising candidates are amphibian-derived antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which are ideal for the development of novel drugs due to their multifaceted mode of action. …”
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Visual screening in orthogeriatric rehabilitation setting: a single centre pilot study by Chi Kit Yan, Siraj Farid, Jay Chillala, Robert Harper

“…Introduction: Visual impairment is a prevalent issue among the older population, with studies suggesting approximately one in five individuals over the age of 75 experience some form of visual loss in the UK.1 As the population ages, this figure is expected to rise, with significant implications for health, independence and quality of life. One of the most critical consequences of visual impairment in older adults is its association with an increased risk of falls. …”
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Writing the Antithesis of María of Aragón: Alvaro de Luna’s Rendering of Giovanni Boccaccio’s De mulieribus claris by Abby McGovern

“…This work was composed by perhaps the most notorious figure in Spanish history: Alvaro de Luna. …”
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An episode-based cost analysis of virtual-first versus in-person-first care to treat common acute conditions among members of a large national payor by Amanda L. Zaleski, Xinbei Guan, Kelly J. Thomas Craig, Christopher Junk, Arthur T. McGill, Henry Gordon, Dorothea J. Verbrugge, Kristofer Caya

“…This evaluation represents an episode-based, cost impact analysis of virtual-first (versus in-person first) care to treat the most prevalent primary care acute conditions among Medicare Advantage (MA) and commercial fully-insured (C-FI) members of a large national health plan in the United States. …”
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Case Report: Observation of early-onset high myopia with fundus tessellation changes in Coffin–Siris syndrome 9 (CSS9) and literature review by Ruohao Wu, Ruohao Wu, Yu Li, Yu Li, Zhanwen He, Zhanwen He, Zhe Meng, Zhe Meng, Wenting Tang, Liyang Liang, Liyang Liang

“…Quantitative analysis of the ophthalmological phenotypic spectrum of the 58 cases (including our proband) revealed that almost half (26/58, 44.83%) presented ophthalmological malformations; the most prevalent phenotype was ocular motor disorder (15/58, 29.31%); however, pathologic fundus change was only reported in our proband (1/58, 1.72%), suggesting that fundus examination may have been lacking in previous investigations of CSS9 cases. …”
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Landslide Disaster Risk for Small and Medium Agricultural Enterprises (SMAEs) by Ngadisih, Bambang Purwantana, Devi Yuni Susanti, Ismi N. Puspitaningrum, Guruh Samodra, Peter Strauss, Sigit Supadmo Arif, Murtiningrum, Sri Rahayoe, Joko Nugroho W.K., Lilik Sutiarso, Nursigit Bintoro, Radi, Andri Prima Nugroho, Rizki Maftukhah, Rudiati Evi M., Chandra Setyawan, Bayu D.A. Nugroho, Prieskarinda Lestari

“…Following a disaster, SMAEs experience the most profound impacts on their capital, logistics, workforce, and marketing operations. …”
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Comparative performance and age dependence of tuberculin and defined antigen bovine tuberculosis skin tests assessed with Bayesian latent class analysis by Matios Lakew, Andrew J. K. Conlan, Biniam Tadesse, Sreenidhi Srinivasan, Bekele Yalew, Teferi Benti, Abebe Olani, Getachew Kinfe, Tigist Ashagrie, Ashebir Abebe, Abebe Fromsa, Musse Girma Abdela, Berecha Bayissa, Solomon Gebre, Adane Mihret, Getnet Abie Mekonnen, Gobena Ameni, Hagos Ashenafi, James L. N. Wood, Balako Gumi, Vivek Kapur

“…We observed significant age-related declines in test sensitivity, most notably for CIT (declining from 75 to 52% over 9 years) and DST10 (83% to 68%), while other tests showed more stable sensitivity across age groups. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARTH QUAKE TEACHING MATERIAL FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BY FOUR STEP TEACHING MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT METHOD by S. Hendri, W. Setiawan

“…This study showed that most of the concepts on this teaching material are quite easy with the correct written main ideas above 75</span>% and <span lang="IN">the students understanding toward this hand out are falls on good category</span>.  …”
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