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- Excessive application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers in agriculture poses significant environmental risks, notably nitrate leaching into groundwater. This study evaluates soil water dynamics and the transport of urea, ammonium, and nitrate under variable-saturated conditions in a long-term experimental field in Croatia, Europe. Utilizing HYDRUS-1D and HYDRUS-2D models, we simulated water flow and nitrogen transformation and […]
- Utilizing an advanced machine learning algorithm, particularly the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) framework, this study reveals a significant nonlinear and even cyclical relationship between public concern about environmental issues and the ESG performance of Chinese A-share listed companies, covering the period from 2004 to 2020. The findings highlight the effectiveness of the Self-Organizing Map (SOM)-ANN […]
- The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of potential biocontrol agents for use against phytopathogens of potato seed (Solanum tuberosum L.). Plant extracts from Allium sativum L., Syzygium aromaticum L. Merr. & Perry, Salvia officinalis L., and Curcuma longa L., as well as metabolites of bacteria Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KB2 LAB […]
- This article is dedicated to the construction of neural networks for the prediction of the current–voltage characteristic (CVC). CVC is the most important characteristic of the mass transfer process in electro-membrane systems (EMS). CVC is used to evaluate and select the optimal design and effective operating modes of EMS. Each calculation of the CVC at […]
- This study examines the interplay between leverage, dividend policy, and market performance in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector during the economic downturn of 2016–2020. Drawing on signaling and trade-off theories, we investigate how firms balanced leverage and dividend payouts to sustain performance amidst macroeconomic shocks, including currency depreciation, inflation, and weakened consumer demand. Using panel data from […]
- Sustainability in greenhouse farming, one of the areas where the most energy is needed in the agricultural sector, can be achieved by increasing energy efficiency. Due to increasing energy costs in Türkiye and worldwide, increasing energy efficiency in greenhouses is seen as possible using renewable energy sources that do not produce waste instead of fossil […]
- Today, the global trend toward plant-based beverages has grown for sustainability, health-related, lifestyle, and dietary reasons. Among them, drinks produced from almonds have been recognized as a concentrated nutrient source. Commercial almond milk was fermented under the same processing conditions using water and milk kefir grains to determine the starter culture leading to the beverage […]
- Inconel 718 (In718) is the most widely used nickel-based alloy in additive manufacturing due to its favorable processability. However, In718’s high-temperature performance is not suited for the most demanding applications in the aerospace industry. Therefore, in this study, Inconel 718 powder was coated with 3% wt. rhenium (In718-Re) using AM’s in situ alloying capabilities to […]
- The observation of small to medium inland water targets with nadir radar altimeters is currently limited by the along-track resolution of UnFocused SAR (UFSAR) altimetry, which is approximately 300 m for Delay-Doppler processors. In this study, we analyze the benefits of the sub-meter along-track resolution provided by Fully Focused SAR (FFSAR) altimetry applied to Sentinel-6 […]
- The work reports preliminary results on the morphological changes that biomass particles experience at high heating rates in a heated strip reactor (HSR) at T = 1000–1600 °C under an inert atmosphere. Samples included a natural lignocellulosic biomass (pinewood) as well as biomass components: cellulose, hemicellulose (xylan) and lignin. On top of that, reference compounds […]
- The membrane fluidity increases induced by popular anesthetic agents (propofol, isoflurane, sevoflurane, and ketamine/xylazine) were measured at the clinical and supra-clinical concentrations in red blood cell (RBC) membrane as well as four model membranes. Membrane fluidity changes were monitored using the excimer/monomer (E/M) ratio of dipyrene-PC and fluorescence anisotropies of DPH-PC and TMA-DPH. Propofol, sevoflurane […]
- Accurate traffic flow detection plays a critical role in intelligent traffic control systems. However, conventional fixed video detection devices often face challenges such as occlusion and overlap in high-density traffic scenarios, which leads to distortions in vehicle detection. To address this issue, it is essential to obtain precise vehicle data as a reliable reference for […]
- Eye diseases can significantly affect the quality of life of patients due to decreased visual acuity. Although modern ophthalmological diagnostic methods exist, some diseases of the visual system are asymptomatic in the early stages. Most patients seek advice from an ophthalmologist as a result of rapidly progressive manifestation of symptoms. A number of inherited and […]
- To investigate the effects of photoperiods on the growth and muscle quality indicators of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), 225 fish (109.65 ± 3.62 g) were randomly assigned into five different photoperiod groups (0L:24D, 8L:16D, 12L:12D, 16L:8D, and 24L:0D). The experiment spanned a 75-day period, after which sampling and analysis were performed. Compared with the 0L:24D […]
- Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia globally, associated with serious complications such as stroke and heart failure, as well as significant impacts on patients’ quality of life. Objectives: This theoretical article explores the role of integrated care in the management of AF, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach that goes beyond […]
- This study investigated the potential effects of corn protein activity peptides (CPAPs) on inflammation response levels and gastrointestinal microbiota in Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection mice. CPAPs significantly up-regulated the mRNA expression of the anti-inflammatory factor IL-10 and down-regulated the mRNA expression of the pro-inflammatory factors TGF-β, TLR4, MyD88, and NF-κB, indicating that CPAPs may […]
- Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are instrumental in promoting industrialisation and economic growth in many countries, especially within the developing world. While various SEZs established in South Africa are expected to drive local economic development processes, their performance has been erratic due to various governance, regulatory, and infrastructure issues. This study explores the core leadership competencies […]
- This article presents the design and implementation of an API that delivers real-time promotional notifications to mobile devices based on their proximity to shopping centers, calculated using the Haversine formula. Developed in Laravel, the API determines whether a mobile device is within a 600 m radius of any registered shopping center, such as Soriana, GranD, […]
- High-quality semen is an essential factor for the success of artificial insemination, and revealing the genetic structure of pig semen traits helps improve semen quality. This study aimed to identify candidate genes associated with semen traits in three pig breeds (Duroc, Landrace, and Yorkshire) through weighted GWAS and multi-tissue transcriptome analysis. In this study, to […]
- Background: The epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a biological process in which epithelial cells lose their polarity and adhesion characteristics, and adopt a mesenchymal phenotype. While the EMT naturally occurs during tissue fibrosis, wound healing, and embryonic development, it can be exploited by cancer cells and is strongly associated with cancer stem cell formation, tissue […]