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Short- and long-term effects of dapagliflozin as an adjunct to insulin therapy in diabetic dogs: A pilot study

This pilot study demonstrates that adjunctive dapagliflozin therapy in insulin-treated diabetic dogs significantly improves short- and long-term glycemic control and reduces specific metabolic and cardiovascular markers with a generally favorable safety profile, despite requiring dietary adjustments to manage weight loss.

Taís Bock Nogueira, José Lucas Xavier Lopes, Frederico Aécio Carvalho Soares, Denise Iparraguirre da Silva, Caroline Ber (…)2026-08-31
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Microbial engineering of flavour compounds from African oil bean seed (AOBS) (Pentaclethra macrophylla)

This study demonstrates that fermenting African oil bean seeds with specific mono- and mixed-cultures of *Bacillus subtilis* and *Lactobacillus fermentum* enhances the production of distinct flavor compounds, such as fatty acids, aldehydes, and esters, while offering a safer alternative to traditional fermentation which contains pathogenic microorganisms.

PHILIPPA Chinyere OJIMELUKWE, Ifiok Ikpeme Udo2026-08-31
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Artificial Intelligence-Based Prediction of Bioremediation of Crude Oil-Contaminated Soil

This study demonstrates that a Multilayer Perceptron Artificial Neural Network, trained on kinetic spline-augmented data from field samples, outperforms other machine learning models in accurately predicting and classifying the efficiency of crude oil bioremediation, with SHAP analysis identifying oil and grease concentration as the primary determinant of remediation outcomes.

Gaius ILIYA, Abdulsalam Surajudeen, Kabiru Ibrahim Musa2026-08-31
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Integrating Stock Assessment and Sustainability Strategies for the Blue Swimming Crab in Indonesian Small-Scale Fisheries

This study reveals that the blue swimming crab population in Tangkolak Hamlet, Indonesia, is severely overexploited due to fishing pressures exceeding sustainable thresholds, necessitating immediate management interventions such as enforcing minimum catch sizes and protecting breeding females to ensure long-term sustainability.

Lis M. Yapanto, Kasfu Anwar, Maman Rumanta, Sekolah Pascasarjana2026-08-31
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Exploring The Role of Botanical Extracts in Plant Disease Management

This study demonstrates that leaf extracts from *Calotropis procera*, *Ailanthus altissima*, *Lantana camara*, and *Annona squamosa*, along with *Annona squamosa* seed kernel oil, exhibit antifungal activity against *Sarclodium oryzae* but not *Rhizoctonia solani*, suggesting that their efficacy may stem from a synergistic relationship between bioactive compounds and dominant bacterial flora, thereby highlighting their potential as sustainable biocontrol agents in agriculture.

Sravani Ram Veeragoni, Shrey Bodhankar, Jayanthi Bhima, Swathi chindam, Stephen Ratnam2026-08-31
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Antioxidant enzymes and molecular responses of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) subjected to mannitol under salt stress conditions

This study demonstrates that exogenous application of mannitol, particularly at 30 mM, significantly alleviates salinity-induced oxidative damage and growth inhibition in purslane by enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities, reducing lipid peroxidation, and upregulating stress-responsive phenylpropanoid pathway genes.

Daryush Talei, Ayatollah Rezaei2026-08-31
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Regulation of extractable P, K, and Mg levels in soils based on nutrient balance results for use in agricultural management systems

This meta-analysis of European long-term field trials demonstrates that simplified nutrient balances are effective for managing extractable soil phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium levels, with clay content identified as the primary factor determining the specific nutrient balance required to maintain stable soil concentrations across different soil types.

Hartmut Kolbe2026-08-30
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Cover Crops and Wheat Middlings Alter Soil-Plant Nutrient Dynamics Following Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in an Organic Tomato System

This two-year field study demonstrates that combining a triticale and crimson clover cover crop mixture with wheat middlings during anaerobic soil disinfestation creates the most balanced strategy for enhancing soil nutrient cycling, suppressing weeds, and promoting tomato growth in organic production systems.

Jaya Nepal, Kathleen Arrington, Joe Ono-Raphel, Jason Kaye, Erin Rosskopf, Francesco Di Gioia2026-08-29
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Effect of Foliar Application of Potassium Nitrate and Potassium Sulphate on Horticultural Traits and Nutrient Uptake in Guava cv. Allahabad Safeda

A field experiment conducted in north-western India during 2024-25 demonstrated that foliar application of 2.0% potassium nitrate significantly outperformed potassium sulphate and higher concentrations in enhancing yield, fruit quality, and nutrient uptake in guava cv. Allahabad Safeda, making it the recommended treatment for sub-tropical conditions.

Gursagar Singh, Harpreet Kaur2026-08-29
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Hematological physiology and immune responses of largemouth bass to trypanosome infection : insights based on integrated hematological and transcriptome analysis

This study reveals that trypanosome infection in largemouth bass causes severe anemia and thrombocytosis while triggering a dynamic immune response characterized by initial immunosuppression, followed by the activation of cell-mediated immunity and a subsequent robust humoral response.

Yuwen Dong, Xialian Bu, Lei Huang, Weisong Ma, Xianqi Peng, Xinzhi Weng, Yang Zhou, Jiayun Yao2026-08-29