Taste Preference and Metabolic Rate of Trehalose in Chickens by Fuminori Kawabata, Misako Sakai, Hiroki Murasawa, Yu Komine, Kazuhisa Mukai, Yuko Kawabata

“…Moreover, adding Tre to feed increases the chickens’ initial appetite, and they use approximately 50% of Tre as an energy source. This information is relevant for using Tre alone or as a supplement in poultry feed.…”
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Chromosome-level reference genome assembly of the gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) and population genomics offer insights into the falcon population in Mongolia by Farooq Omar Al-Ajli, Giulio Formenti, Olivier Fedrigo, Alan Tracey, Ying Sims, Kerstin Howe, Ikdam M. Al-Karkhi, Asmaa Ali Althani, Erich D. Jarvis, Sadequr Rahman, Qasim Ayub

“…Abstract The taxonomic classification of a falcon population found in the Mongolian Altai region in Asia has been heavily debated for two centuries and previous studies have been inconclusive, hindering a more informed conservation approach. Here, we generated a chromosome-level gyrfalcon reference genome using the Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) assembly pipeline. …”
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Alien species of Ipomoea in Greece, Türkiye and Iran: distribution, impacts and management by Sima Sohrabi, Ayşe Yazlık, Ioannis Bazos, Javid Gherekhloo, Vaya Kati, Yasin Emre Kitiş, Margarita Arianoutsou, Alessandra Kortz, Petr Pyšek

“…The management of Ipomoea species differs according to the habitats invaded; in agricultural areas, the management is more dependent on the host crop and the available registered herbicides, whereas in areas with natural habitats, other management options such as mechanical and biological measures are more appropriate. The information from this work will be useful for the early detection of Ipomoea species in countries neighboring the already invaded ones.…”
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Novel Continuous Terminal Sliding Mode Observer Based Sensorless Speed Control of PMSM Drive System by Abdul Khalique Junejo, Mohsin Ali Koondhar, Rizwan Aziz Siddiqui, Ghulam Sarwar Kaloi, Muhammad Ali Bijarani

“…The vector control has been widely used in the control of PMSM system, where the rotor position information is needed for close loop control system. …”
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Determinants of BSI mobile banking adoption intentions: DeLone & McLean and UTAUT Model integration with religiosity by Erlinda Sholihah, Ika Septiana Windi Antari, Rizqi Fajar Rochimawati, Ulwiyyah

“…Findings − The findings show that from the factors identified, Service Quality, Information Quality, Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, and Religiosity are critical variables in BSI mobile banking adoption intention. …”
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Optimizing rheological behavior of glass-based sealant inks for robocasting deposition: A design of experiment approach by A. Baggio, D. Dalmazzo, F. D’Isanto, E. Santagata, D. Basso, D. Gaia, M. Salvo, F. Smeacetto

“…This study utilized a statistical approach based on the Design of Experiment theories to fine-tune the rheological properties of a water-based glass-based suspension with a limited number of experiments.The key components of the sealant were characterized with a scanning electron microscope, and a fractional factorial design 2(5-1) was implemented to investigate the influence of each component on the rheological characteristics of the ink within a predefined domain of variation. The information obtained and the resulting models were useful in designing a new formulation that closely mimics the rheology of a state-of-the-art ink formulation.This analytical approach not only facilitated the development of a new sealant ink but also enabled its seamless integration into an existing industrial robocasting deposition process without requiring additional adjustments. …”
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HIV Infection in Iran: An Update on Epidemiology, Testing and Gaps by Seyed Ahmad Seyed Alinaghi, Mohammad Mahdi Roozbahani, Behnam Farhoudi, Seyed Ali Dehghan Manshadi, Shayesteh Jahanfar

“…However, there is a need to improve education and access to information and HIV services for key populations. Expanding HIV testing and counselling services is vital for early diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Bio-primed machine learning to enhance discovery of relevant biomarkers by David M. Henke, Alexander Renwick, Joseph R. Zoeller, Jitendra K. Meena, Nicholas J. Neill, Elizabeth A. Bowling, Kristen L. Meerbrey, Thomas F. Westbrook, Lukas M. Simon

“…Applying our method to multiple dependency datasets, we identified biomarkers which traditional methods overlooked. Our biologically informed LASSO method effectively identifies relevant biomarkers from high-dimensional collinear data, bridging the gap between statistical rigor and biological insight. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Infection Control Among Dental Students at College of Dentistry - Hawler Medical University. by Abduljaleel Azad Samad, Jodal M. Ahmed, Karin Zaki Izzat, Saya Saman Abdulqadir, Marwa Qadir Muhammed, Muzhda Ayub Bakir

“…Material and Method: A survey was conducted to obtain information regarding knowledge, attitude, and practice with recommended infection control guidelines. …”
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Real-Time Quality Monitoring and Anomaly Detection for Vision Sensors in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles by Elena Politi, Charalampos Davalas, Christos Chronis, George Dimitrakopoulos, Dimitrios Michail, Iraklis Varlamis

“…Autonomous vehicles rely on sensor data to obtain information of the internal state of the system and the impact of the external environment to achieve self-driving autonomy. …”
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Climate change–drylands–food security nexus in Africa: From the perspective of technical advances, challenges, and opportunities by Hirwa, Hubert, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Ingabire, Romaine, Itangishaka, Auguste Cesar, Chen, Gang, Turyasingura, Benson

“…This state-of-the-art assessment uses acquired information and knowledge to conceptually evaluate the past, current, and future impacts and risks and facilitates decision making through the delivery of long-term sustainability and socio-ecological resilience.…”
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Climate change–Drylands–Food Security Nexus in Africa: From the Perspective of Technical Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities. by Hirwa, Hubert, Fadong, Li, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang

“…This state-of-the-art assessment uses acquired information and knowledge to conceptually evaluate the past, current, and future impacts and risks and facilitates decision-making through the delivery of long-term sustainability and socio-ecological resilience.…”
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Water Accounting and Productivity Analysis to Improve Water Savings of Nile River Basin, East Africa: From Accountability to Sustainability. by Hirwa, Hubert, Zhang, Qiuying, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Xu, Ning, Tian, Chao, Cheng, Hefa, Chen, Gang, Ngwijabagabo, Hyacinthe

“…This state-of-the-art assessment uses acquired information and knowledge to conceptually evaluate the past, current, and future impacts and risks and facilitates decision-making through the delivery of long-term sustainability and socio-ecological resilience.…”
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Tools Used for Lecturer and Course Evaluation in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Case Study from Ugandan Universities. by Mabirizi, Vicent, Karungi, Monica, Murangira, Jones, Muhoza, B. Gloria, Mutebi, Michael, Mbago, Ronald, Kohabohebwa, John Ivan, Birungi, Ruth

“…To address these challenges, this research proposes the development of an automated assessment system, informed by a benchmarking study across four universities. …”
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Evaluating the Potential of Cultural Tourism for Community Development in South Western Uganda: A Case Study of Kisoro District. by Niyigaba, Ishmael

“…Data were collected through questionnaires, in-depth interviews with key informants, and observational techniques. The findings identified a variety of cultural tourism resources, such as cultural values and lifestyles, architectural landmarks, museums, theatres, indigenous communities, art crafts (20%), cultural differences (18%), local resistance (12%), and conflicts arising from interactions between locals and tourists (13%). …”
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The spirit of the body of Christ: the Holy Spirit's indwelling in the church by A. van de Beek

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Dr. Andries Albertus Odendaal Snr., evangeliedraer in 'n multi-dimensionele konteks. 'n Kort historiese oorsig en sendingkundige evaluering van sy lewe en werk (Deel 2) by P. Robinson

“… This is the second of two articles which briefly introduce the life and work of a so-called “local missionary” of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. This second part of the article discusses Odendaal’s involvement in theological and pastoral training, as well as his continued contributions on synodical level, in particular his endeavour for church unity, his appreciation of and working in the vernacular, his appointment as Bible translator, his passion for preaching the gospel, a testing experience in his life, and the way in which he was honoured by old students and the University of the Free State. …”
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Liturgiese sang op die kruispad tussen tradisie en vernuwing by WML Strydom

“… The renewal of liturgical singing has become an important issue in the Afrikaans-speaking reformed churches. In the process of renewal the theological essence and the ecumenical character of Christian liturgy should be kept in mind, as well as the present cultural shifts in the South African community, which include secularization and the post-modem outlook on life. …”
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Hierarchy of truths revisited by E. J. Echeverria

“…With some assistance from the great Reformed master of dogmatic and ecumenical theology, G.C. …”
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The Great Trek as Exodus in J.D. Kestell's and N. Hofmeyr's De Voortrekkers of het dagboek van Izak van der Merwe by F. Hale

“…This thematic dualism reached its zenith in De Voortrekkers of Het Dagboek van Izak van der Merwe, whose authors, John Daniel Kestell en Nico Hofmeyr, both of whom were Dutch Reformed ministers, constructed the Great Trek as a post-figurative Exodus. …”
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