Effects of Growth Hormones on Sprouting and Rooting of <i>Jatropha Curcas</i> l. Stem Cuttings by OF Adekola, IG Akpan

“…Stem cuttings from mature plants were treated with two types of growth hormones: Naphthalene Acetic Acid and Indole-3-Butyric Acid while the untreated cuttings were used as control. …”
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Redbay Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Rajinder Mann, Jiri Hulcr, Jorge E. Peña, Lukasz Stelinski

“…They are considered a “very high risk” invasive disease pest complex having potential equal to that of Dutch elm disease or chestnut blight. Laurel wilt is a relatively new disease, and much is still unknown about how it will impact the flora of North America. …”
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Chemical and sensory properties of young cabernet sauvignon and marselan wines from subregions on the eastern foothills of helan mountains in ningxia, China: Terroir effect by Xue Zhang, Hui Yang, Na Liu, Jian Sun, Ruijia Yao, Fangzhou Shi, Jiming Li, Wenguang Jiang, Hongying Li, Qingchen Zhang, JunXiang Zhang

“…The results indicated that chromaticity, total phenols, ethyl isobutyrate, n-decanoic acid, (−)-epigallocatechin, and epigallocatechin were key indicators for distinguishing CS wines from different subregions, whereas total acids, total phenols, hexanol, ethyl butyrate, protocatechuic acid, and (+)-catenin were key indicators for distinguishing M wines from different subregions. …”
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CONSERVATION STATUS AND RESEARCH ON PROPAGATION OF CAMELLIA PIQUETIANA IN LAM DONG PROVINCE, VIETNAM by Hong En Le, Quang Cuong Truong, Van Cam Ngo, Pham Doan Nguyen, Van Phuc Nguyen, Van Duong Do, Thi Thuy Hoa Le, Si Hung Ho, Ba Trung Nguyen, Giang Phi Ngo, Thi Phuong Ho

“…The results showed that stem cuttings immersed in a concentration of 500 ppm indole-3-butyric acid for 10 minutes with a 100% coir substrate gave the highest survival percentage (90.00%), rooting percentage (86.67%), average number of roots (4.54), root length (4.86 cm), and rooting index (21.98) after 90 days. …”
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PostGraduate Prospectus by Kabale University

“…The Directorate of Graduate Training is a gateway to advice and support for postgraduates, working with the other University support services to ensure you have access to high-quality training, facilities, tutoring and supervision. You can take part in a busy programme of events throughout the academic year, such as the Annual International Conference, grants writing and communicating with the public in innovative and creative ways. …”
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Consecutive prediction of adverse maternal outcomes of preeclampsia, using the PIERS-ML and fullPIERS models: A multicountry prospective observational study. by Guiyou Yang, Tünde Montgomery-Csobán, Wessel Ganzevoort, Sanne J Gordijn, Kimberley Kavanagh, Paul Murray, Laura A Magee, Henk Groen, Peter von Dadelszen

“…., the PIERS Machine Learning [PIERS-ML] model, and the logistic regression-based fullPIERS model) accurately identify individuals at greatest or least risk of adverse maternal outcomes within 48 h following admission. Both models were developed and validated to be used as part of initial assessment. …”
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Comparison of Airborne Bacterial Populations Determined by Passive and Active Air Sampling at puy de Dôme, France by Kevin P. Dillon, Romie Tignat-Perrier, Muriel Joly, Sydonia N. C. M. Grogan, Catherine Larose, Pierre Amato, Gediminas Mainelis

“…The dominant phyla observed by both samplers were similar and included Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, and Actinobacteriota. …”
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Efficacy and safety of an herbal galactagogue decoction versus powdered formulation in lactating rats by Pruksa Chotitham, Suksalin Booranasubkajorn, Saracha Pattanapholkornsakul, Pravit Akarasereenont, Pinpat Tripatara

“…Conclusion: The effectiveness of the PNF decoction in improving both milk production and prolactin levels was similar to that of domperidone. …”
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The Effect of Transobturator Tape Surgery on Female Sexual Functions: A Systematic Review by Engin Yildirim, Nuriye Buyukkayaci Duman, Umit Gorkem, Ozgur Kan

“…It is of high importance that before initiating surgical treatments, clinicians should give the patients a detailed medical examination in terms of both urinary and sexual functions. …”
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Geopolymers in nuclear waste storage and immobilization: mechanisms, applications, and challenges by M. Houhou, N. Leklou, H. Ranaivomanana, JD. Penot, S. de Barros

“…Cementitious materials such as ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and other materials are commonly employed as engineered barriers for the long-term containment of nuclear waste in both surface and underground geological repositories. …”
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Potential of Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum 20174 for Vitamin B12 Production in Pineapple: An Enhanced Nutritional Quality and Storage Stability of Processed Jelly by Mayuri Rastogi, Bushra Shaida, Vandana Singh, Zoobiya Islam, Saleem Siddiqui

“…There was no microbial growth detected in FPJ throughout the storage period when stored at 4 ºC, rendering it safe for consumption up to 30 days at both the storage temperatures. The decrease in scores of various sensory attributes during storage was little and the developed FPJ was still in the “liked very much” category throughout the storage period. …”
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An assessment strategy for the employability of HRM graduates in South Africa by Tendency Beretu, Warren P. Charles

“…Orientation: The unemployment problem in South Africa has been explored from both supply and demand perspectives, but there is a gap in understanding industry expectations on graduate competence and market readiness. …”
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The water footprint of lithium extraction technologies: Insights from environmental impact reports in Argentina's salt flats by Walter Fernando Díaz Paz, Lucas Seghezzo, Ariela Griselda Salas Barboza, Melisa Escosteguy, Paula Valentina Arias-Alvarado, Eduardo Kruse, Marc Hufty, Martín Alejandro Iribarnegaray

“…WFblue in Olaroz and Fénix was equivalent to the water consumption of 32,238 and 141,047 inhabitants of their nearest towns (Susques and Antofagasta de la Sierra, respectively, both with a current population of less than 2,100 inhabitants). …”
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Management of a Female Patient with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Somatoform Disorder by E. A. Trush, E. A. Poluektova, A. G. Beniashvili, O. S. Shifrin

“…Kolofort can be the drug of choice both in patients with IBS and the pharmacological part of therapy in patients with somatization disorder.…”
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Influence of symptom burden on social alienation in lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: the chain mediating effect of perceived social support and positive psychological c... by Jiahao Wei, Ziye Bai, Mengru Bu, Guining Dang, Xiumei Wu, Jin Zhou

“…It is crucial to note that both PSS and PPC significantly mediate the relationship between symptom burden and social alienation, as evidenced (Bootstrap 95% CI: 0.001, 0.011). …”
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Diffused Multi-scale Generative Adversarial Network for low-dose PET images reconstruction by Xiang Yu, Daoyan Hu, Qiong Yao, Yu Fu, Yan Zhong, Jing Wang, Mei Tian, Hong Zhang

“…We conducted evaluations encompassing both qualitative assessments and quantitative measures. …”
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Linking organisational life cycle models to church’s dual nature for effective management by Osward Sichula, Patrick Nanthambwe, Vhumani Magezi

“…The article aims to propose a dual perspective for conceptualising the church as both a spiritual and physical entity to improve its governance and management. …”
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Exploring the associations between the biomechanical and psychological mechanistic pathways of lower back pain development amongst persons with lower-limb amputation: A study proto... by Alexandra Withey, Dario Cazzola, Abby Tabor, Elena Seminati

“…A data repository will be created and will be accessible through the University of Bath library website (https://library.bath.ac.uk/home).…”
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Rheumatoid-like hand deformities and aortic valve disease in a 13-year-old girl with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: a case report by Anjuman Ara Rahman, Abhijit Datta, Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Anindita Das Barshan, Mohammad Jahid Hasan

“…In addition, she experienced joint deformity in both hands, mimicking rheumatoid arthritis, which is uncommon. …”
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Digital Words of Wisdom? Digital Storytelling with Older People – Ponderings of a (fairly) new PhD Research Candidate and a (growing) older Digital Storytelling practitioner by Jenkins Tricia

“…The questions focus on the measurement of value, both in terms of participation in Digital Storytelling as a process and in the stories themselves. …”
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