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This study explores the beneficial effects of (AA) as a feed additive in promoting growth, digestive enzyme activities, antioxidative responses, heat tolerance, and disease resistance against in African catfish () farming. The application of feed additives is a hot topic in recent aquaculture studies aimed at promoting the growth and health of aquaculture species. After 8 weeks of feeding trial, the results of the present study revealed that fish-fed AA diets performed significantly better ( < 0.

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The fungus is a quarantine phytopathogen responsible for causing citrus black spot (CBS) disease. To export fruits to CBS-free countries, they must undergo a sanitation process to ensure disease control. In this study, neem essential oil (NEO) was tested against for the first time as an alternative sanitizer.

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The emergence of drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains increases the burden on the treatment of tuberculosis. In this study, through in-silico transcriptome analysis of drug-treated M. tuberculosis samples, novel drug targets for the treatment of drug resistance in tuberculosis were identified.

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Exploring therapeutic options is crucial in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2. Nirmatrelvir, which is a potent inhibitor that targets the SARS-CoV-2 M, shows promise as an antiviral treatment. Additionally, Ivermectin, which is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic drug, has demonstrated effectiveness against the virus in laboratory settings.

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Mastitis, an important disease in dairy cows, causes significant losses in herd profitability. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for adequate control. Studies using artificial intelligence (AI) models to classify, identify, predict, and diagnose mastitis show promise in improving mastitis control.

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  • Esteya vermicola shows potential as a biological control agent against pine wilt disease caused by the pinewood nematode (PWN), but interactions at the population and molecular levels are not fully understood.
  • The study reveals that E. vermicola can grow in pine xylem and respond rapidly to PWN invasion, despite its slow overall growth rate, highlighting a dispersal pattern linked to nematode migration.
  • Transcriptomic analysis indicates that E. vermicola has mechanisms to tolerate pine defense compounds, specifically β-pinene, enhancing our understanding of its role in managing pine wilt disease effectively.
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Nourishing two hearts: The journey of nursing student mothers during academic studies and clinical rotations: A qualitative study.

Nurse Educ Pract

August 2024

Jerusalem College of Technology, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, 11 Bet Hadfus St., Jerusalem 95483, Israel. Electronic address:

Aim: To explore and understand breastfeeding experiences and challenges among student mothers who breastfeed during their academic studies and clinical rotations in nursing school.

Background: Breastfeeding is recommended for the nourishment of infants. An increasing number of students combine parenthood and higher education, including student mothers who give birth while pursuing their degrees.

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The quest for sustainable energy solutions has intensified interest in marine renewables, particularly wave energy. This study addresses the crucial need for an objective assessment of Wave Energy Converter (WEC) technologies, which are instrumental in harnessing ocean waves for electricity generation. To benchmark WEC technologies, we employed an integrated approach combining the MEthod based on the Removal Effects of Criteria (MEREC) and the Spherical Fuzzy Combine Compromise Solution (SF-CoCoSo).

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Background: Early pregnancy thyroid function assessment in mothers is covered. The benefits of using load-specific reference ranges are well-established.

Objective: We pondered whether the categorization of maternal thyroid function would change if multiple blood samples obtained early in pregnancy were used.

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In Nigeria, limited research has been conducted on Microplastics (MPs) in inland rivers, necessitating a comprehensive assessment to understand the extent of contamination. This study aimed to assess the abundance, distribution, and composition of MPs in fishes, sediment, and water from inland rivers across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. Samples were collected from selected rivers in each geopolitical zone (Rivers Yauri, Benue, Argungu, Jamare, Ogun, Ethiope and Orashi).

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Infection and lockdowns resulting from COVID-19 have been suggested to increase the prevalence and treatment rates of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). To accurately estimate the pandemic's effects, pre-pandemic data can be used to estimate diagnosis and treatment rates during the COVID-19 years as if the COVID-19 pandemic did not occur. However, accurate predictions require a broad dataset, both in terms of the number of cases and the pre-pandemic timeframe.

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polysaccharide (DP) was prepared with lactic acid bacterium fermentation to overcome the large molecular weight and complex structure of traditional DP for improving its functional activity and application range in this work. The structure was analyzed, and then the functional activity was evaluated using a mouse model of alcoholic liver damage. The monosaccharide compositions were composed of four monosaccharides: arabinose (0.

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Introduction: Anaemia is a global public health concern. Anaemia in women of reproductive age has negative outcomes on their health and reproduction.

Objective: This study assessed the knowledge, prevalence and associated factors of anaemia among non-pregnant and non-lactating women of reproductive age in Northern Ghana.

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Cylicomorpha solmsii (Urb.) Urb (Caricaceae) is a wild relative of domesticated Carica papaya native to the humid tropical forest of Cameroon. C.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of negative urgency on implicit mobile phone addiction tendency among college freshmen, and to observe whether social exclusion situations affect the relationship between negative urgency and implicit mobile phone addiction tendency.

Methods: The UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale was used to screen 575 freshmen from a certain university. The experiment utilized a GO/NO-GO paradigm.

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Understanding how population density affected the transmission of COVID-19 is vitally important, since crowded cities were the epicenters for the disease. Since human contact was the main cause of the spread, population-weighted densities have been shown to be a better measure than conventional densities, since the variation in density across subareas matters more than the density in the total area. This study investigates the impact of population-weighted density and other demographics on the rate of COVID-19 spread in the United States.

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Network pharmacology: an efficient but underutilized approach in oral, head and neck cancer therapy-a review.

Front Pharmacol

July 2024

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.

The application of network pharmacology (NP) has advanced our understanding of the complex molecular mechanisms underlying diseases, including neck, head, and oral cancers, as well as thyroid carcinoma. This review aimed to explore the therapeutic potential of natural network pharmacology using compounds and traditional Chinese medicines for combating these malignancies. NP serves as a pivotal tool that provides a comprehensive view of the interactions among compounds, genes, and diseases, thereby contributing to the advancement of disease treatment and management.

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  • * It finds that the "Belt and Road" initiative positively impacts these exports, especially in countries along the initiative’s route, leading to deeper rather than just broader export growth.
  • * The study suggests that China should strengthen its trade network, promote sporting diplomacy, maintain strategic focus, and improve product quality to further develop as a global sporting goods powerhouse.
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Thermite frass biomass and surface modified biowaste coir fiber reinforced biocomposites-Conversion of waste to useful products.

Biopolymers

November 2024

Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

Polymer composites are known for its light weight and specific mechanical characteristics. This study examines sodium hydroxide (NaOH)-treated coir fiber, an agro-leftover, stuffed in a polyester matrix with termite frass powder, a bio-leftover for possible use in light-weight structural applications. Composite samples were made using compression molding and NaOH-treated coir fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composite (TCRHPC) with 40 wt% treated coir fiber and 1, 2, 3, and 4 wt% termite frass powder.

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Background: Generalized Joint Hyper-mobility (GJH) can aid in the diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a complex genetic connective tissue disorder with clinical features that can mimic other disease processes. Our study focuses on developing a unique image-based goniometry system, the HybridPoseNet, which utilizes a hybrid deep learning model.

Objective: The proposed model is designed to provide the most accurate joint angle measurements in EDS appraisals.

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Fault causes and its detection in standalone PV system using ANN and GEO technique.

ISA Trans

September 2024

Department of Electrical and Electronics engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering college, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. Electronic address:

Power generation systems using photovoltaic (PV) technology have become increasingly popular due to their high production efficiency. A partial shading defect is the most common defect in this system under the process of production, diminishing both the amount and quality of energy produced. This paper proposes an Artificial Neural Network and Golden Eagle Optimization based prediction of the fault and its detection in a standalone PV system to recover the optimum performance and diagnosis of the PV system.

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Objective And Rationale: This study aimed to develop a highly sensitive and selective single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) aptamer targeting cardiac troponin I (cTnI), a crucial biomarker for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The objective was to fabricate a novel aptamer electrochemical sensor using a composite material of cobalt-nickel metal-organic framework (CoNi-MOF) on screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCE), leveraging the composite's large surface area and excellent electrical conductivity alongside the aptamer's high affinity for cTnI.

Methods: The aptamer electrochemical sensor was fabricated using the CoNi-MOF composite on SPCE and characterized its properties.

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Lysine crotonylation is a common occurrence in eukaryotic cells, regulating various physiological functions, including chromatin remodeling, cellular growth, and development. However, its involvement in viral infections has rarely been documented. In this study, we reveal that pseudorabies virus (PRV) infection significantly alters the global lysine crotonylation levels in porcine kidney PK-15 cells.

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The aim of this study was to develop an optimal, simple, and lightweight deep learning convolutional neural network (CNN) model to detect the presence of mesiodens on panoramic radiographs. A total of 628 panoramic radiographs with and without mesiodens were used as training, validation, and test data. The training, validation, and test dataset were consisted of 218, 51, and 40 images with mesiodens and 203, 55, and 61 without mesiodens, respectively.

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Microbes in the rhizosphere play a significant role in the growth, development, and efficiency of plants and trees. The rhizospheric area's microbes are reliant on the soil's characteristics and the substances that the plants release. The majority of previous research on medicinal plants concentrated on their bioactive phytochemicals, but this is changing now that it is understood that a large proportion of phytotherapeutic substances are actually created by related microorganisms or through contact with their host.

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