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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0469.v1

Plant Diversity and Conservation Role of Three Indigenous Agroforestry Systems of Southeastern Rift–Valley Landscapes, Ethiopia

Hafte Mebrahten Tesfay, Janine Oettel, Katharina Lapin, Mesele Negash

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: plant diversity; indigenous agroforestry system; coffee; enset; native species

Online: 7 December 2023 (07:13:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0826.v1

SSR Based Genetic Diversity Analysis and Population Structure of Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) in Kazakhstan

Meisam Zargar, Elmira Dyussibayeva, Aidyn Orazov, Aiym Zeinullina, Irina Zhirnova, Gulzat Yessenbekova, Aiman Rysbekova

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: proso millet collection; genetic diversity; SSR markers; agronomic traits

Online: 13 September 2023 (10:37:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0162.v1

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Capirona (Calycophyllum spruceanum Benth.) from the Peruvian Amazon Assessed by RAPD Markers

Carla Saldaña, Johan Cancan, Wilbert Cruz, Mirian Correa, Miriam Ramos, Eloy Cuellar, Carlos Arbizu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Amazon forest; capirona; molecular markers; genetic diversity; population structure

Online: 7 June 2021 (10:06:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1729.v1

Assessment of Diversity and Genetic Variability of Guava (Psidium guajava) by Means of Microsatellite Markers in Montería, Córdoba-Colombia

Enrique Pardo-Perez, Elizabeth Ramos-Rivero, Luis Causil-Vargas

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Life Sciences Keywords: genetic diversity; genetic variability; microsatellites; allele frequencies; population structure

Online: 28 November 2023 (08:08:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0214.v1

Calcium-Based Biochar Loaded with Paenibacillus mucilaginosus Acted as an Eco-Friendly Strategy to Enhance Soil Nutrients and Plant Biomass

BO Zhang, Linshan Wang, Long Cao, Yanjiao Qi, Yamin Zhao, Zifan Wang, Hong Zhang, Huining Lu, Peer Mohamed Abdul

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Soil Science Keywords: Paenibacillus mucilaginosus; Biochar; Release mechanism; RDA analyses; Microbial diversity

Online: 2 April 2024 (16:18:18 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.2067.v1

Metagenomic Insights Reveal the Microbial Diversity and Associated Algal Polysaccharide-Degrading Enzymes on the Surface of Red Algae among Remote Regions

Xiaoqian Gu, Zhe Cao, Luying Zhao, Dewi Seswita-Zilda, Qian Zhang, Liping Fu, Jiang Li

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Metagenomics; red algae; microbial diversity; algal-polysaccharide-degrading enzymes

Online: 30 May 2023 (07:33:37 CEST)

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Macroalgae and macroalgae-associated bacteria together constitute the most efficient metabolic cycling system in the ocean. Their interactions, especially the responses of macroalgae-associated bacteria communities to algae in different geographical locations, is mostly unknown. In this study, metagenomics was used to analyze the microbial diversity and associated algal polysaccharide-degrading enzymes on the surface of red algae among three remote regions. There were significant differences in the macroalgae-associated bacteria community composition and diversity among the different regions. At the phylum level, Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Actinobacteria had a significantly high relative abundance among the regions. From the perspective of species diversity, samples from China had the highest macroalgae-associated bacteria diversity, followed by those from Antarctica and Indonesia. In addition, in the functional prediction of the bacterial community, genes associated with amino acid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, energy metabolism, metabolism of cofactors and vitamins, and membrane transport had a high relative abundance. Canonical correspondence analysis and redundancy analysis of environmental factors showed that, without considering algae species and composition, pH and temperature were the main environmental factors affecting bacterial community structure. Furthermore, there were significant differences in algal polysaccharide-degrading enzymes among the regions. Samples from China and Antarctica had high abundances of algal polysaccharide-degrading enzymes, while those from Indonesia had extremely low abundances. The environmental differences between these three regions may impose a strong geographic differentiation regarding the biodiversity of algal microbiomes and their expressed enzyme genes. This work expands our knowledge of algal microbial ecology, and contributes to an in-depth study of their metabolic characteristics, ecological functions, and applications.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0408.v1

The Fabaceae in northeastern Mexico II (Subfamilies Caesalpinioideae, Cercidoideae, and Detarioideae)

Eduardo Estrada-Castillón, José Ángel Villarreal-Quintanilla, Gerardo Cuéllar-Rodríguez, Juan Antonio Encina-Domínguez, Jaime Sánchez-Salas, Gisela Muro-Pérez, Diego Axayacatl González-Cuéllar, Oralia Magaly Galván-García, Luis Gerardo Rubio-Pequeño, Arturo Mora-Olivo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: Leguminosae; Subfamilies Caesalpinoideae, Cercidoideae, and Detarioideae; taxonomy; diversity; northeastern Mexico

Online: 5 April 2024 (09:23:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0378.v1

The Relationship Between Category Richness and Morphological Diversity in Jewel Beetles

Yijie Tong, Haidong Yang, Xingke Yang, Ming Bai

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Insect Science Keywords: morphological diversity; species richness; jewel beetle; geometric morphometrics; elytron; pronotum

Online: 17 September 2020 (05:56:52 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0924.v1

Tree Diversity and Its Ecological Importance Value in Silvopas-Toral Systems: A Study along Elevational Gradients in the Su-Maco Biosphere Reserve, Ecuadorian Amazon

Bolier Torres, Robinson J. Herrera-Feijoo, Alexandra Torres Navarrete, Carlos Bravo, Antón García

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Trees in grasslands; Diversity indices; Endangered species; Ecuadorian Amazon

Online: 11 January 2024 (12:01:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0746.v1

Urbanization Effect on the Ant Diversity and Composition in an Arid City

Mahmoud Saleh Abdel-Dayem, Gamal Mohamed Orabi, Mostafa Rizk Sharaf, Jonathan David Majer, Mohammed Khalid Al-Sadoon, Abdulrahman Saad Aldawood, Hathal Mohammed Aldhafer

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: abundance; diversity; indicator species; Riyadh, species richness, urbanization; Wadi Hanifa

Online: 28 April 2021 (10:42:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201909.0177.v1

Forest Diversity and Structure in the Amazonian Mountains Ranges of Southeastern Ecuador

Wilson Quizhpe, Angel Benítez, Jesus Muñoz, Klever Cuenca, Hernán Uvidia, Isau Huamantupa, Omar Cabrera

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: alpha diversity; canonical correspondence; NMDS; Sandstones Forests; Terra firme Forests

Online: 17 September 2019 (03:48:02 CEST)

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1) Background: We analyzed the size structure, richness and diversity in eight permanent forest plots in the upper limit of the great Amazon basin located in the Ecuadorian parts of Cordilleras del Cóndor and Cutucú. Our hypothesis was that not all the forests of the eastern mountain ranges are homogeneous in characteristics, but rather present differences in their structure, richness and floristic diversity. In order to test this, our main objective was to classify the types of forests based on characteristics in diametric structure and species composition of the Amazonian forests of the eastern cordilleras in southern Ecuador, and also to determine the influence of critical edaphic-environmental and geomorphological factors. 2) Methods: Eight one-hectare permanent plots were installed in homogeneous and well-conserved forest stands. Four plots were located in the province of Zamora Chinchipe and four in the province of Morona Santiago. We identified and measured all trees> 10 cm at diameter breast height. For each plot, soil samples were taken, along with environmental and slope data. The multidimensional non-metric adjusted scaling (NMDS) was used to evaluate changes in climatic and geomorphological gradients. The relationship between the composition of the species at the plot level and the edaphoclimatic variables was tested using a canonical correspondence analysis (CCA). Finally, we modeled the change in species diversity (Fisher's alpha) in relation to the climatic gradients, altitudinal and geomorphological using a GLMM. 3) Results: Overall, we identified 517 species belonging to 76 families. We determined the existence of two different types of forest, the first one named Terra Firme, characterized by the presence of a larger number of species and individuals per plot, compared to the second type of forest, called Tepuy or Sandstones forest. Species richness was negatively correlated with soil phosphorus content and pH, mean annual temperature, annual precipitation and altitude. The CCA analysis showed differences in the species composition between the Terra Firme and Sandstone forests. The climatic seasonality and the concentration of cations in the soil influence the diversity of the Amazon forest communities of the southeastern cordilleras. The forests of Terra Firme, which are settled in more stable and nutrient-rich climatic areas, were more diverse. Sandstone forests are poor in nutrients and develop in areas with stronger seasonality

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1471.v1

Diversity and Evolution of the MHC Class II DRB Gene in an Alpine Ungulate, the Siberian Ibex (Capra sibirica), Experienced a Demographic Fluctuation in China

Pei-Pei Dong, Rui-Rui Wang, Shamshidin Abduriyim

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Mountain ungulate; MHC DRB gene; genetic diversity; population fluctuation

Online: 21 July 2023 (09:13:12 CEST)

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The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes are the most polymorphic genes in vertebrates, and their proteins play a critical role in adaptive immunity for defense against a variety of pathogens. MHC diversity was lost in many species after experiencing a decline in size. To understand the variation and evolution of MHC genes in the Siberian ibex, Capra sibirica, which has undergone a population decline, we analyzed the variation of the second exon of MHC class II DRB genes in samples collected from five geographic localities in Xinjiang, China, that belong to three diverged mitochondrial clades. Consequently, we identified a total of 26 putative functional alleles (PFAs) with 260 bp in length from 43 individuals, and found one (for 27 individuals) to three (for 5 individuals) PFAs per individual, indicating the presence of one or two DRB loci per haploid genome. The Casi-DRB1*16 was the most frequently occurring PFA, Casi-DRB1*22 came after found in only seven individuals, 14 PFAs occurred once (7 PFAs twice), implying high frequency of rare PFAs. Interestingly, more than half of the (15) PFAs were specific to clade I, only one and three PFAs were specific to clades II and III, respectively. So, we assume that the polygamy and sextual segregation nature of this species likely contributed to the allelic diversity of DRB genes. Genetic diversity indices showed that PFAs of clade II were lower in nucleotide, amino acid, and supertype diversity compared to those of the other two clades. The way of allele sharing and FST values between three clades were to some extent in agreement with pattern observed in mitochondrial DNA divergence. In addition, recombination analyses revealed no evidence for significant signatures of recombination events. Alleles shared by clades III and the other two clades diverged 6 million years ago, and systematic neighbor grids showed cross-species polymorphisms. Together with the PAML and MEME analyses, the results indicated that the DRB gene in C. sibirica evolved under balancing and positive selection. However, by comparison, it can be clearly seen that different populations were under different selective pressures. Our results are valuable in understanding the diversity and evolution of the DRB gene in a mountain living C. sibirica and in making decisions on future long-term protection strategies.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0049.v1

Carnivorous Waterbirds Community Composition and Diversity in Freshwater Tributaries of Zambezi River, Namibia

Lucas Pius Rutina, Evans Simasiku, Joseph Musonda Kabanze

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Waterbirds; Zambezi River; Sikunga channel; Fish protected areas; functional Diversity

Online: 1 August 2023 (08:30:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0578.v1

Species Composition and Seasonal Abundance of Predatory Mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) Inhabiting Aesculus Hippocastanum

Michal Kopačka, Rostislav Zemek

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Insect Science Keywords: horse chestnut tree; diversity; population dynamics; mite density; city parks

Online: 31 January 2023 (08:45:45 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1682.v1

Yield and Forage Characteristics of Winter Rye Cultivars for Use within the Upper Midwest

Julija A. Cubins, James O. Eckberg, Axel Garcia y Garcia, Gregg A. Johnson, Jochum Wiersma, Samantha Wells

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Winter rye; cereal rye; phenotypic diversity; biomass yield; forage quality

Online: 23 January 2024 (09:57:46 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0172.v1

Seeing and Overcoming the Complexities of Intersectionality

Cate Thomas, Colleen MacMillan, Merryn McKinnon, Hayley Torabi, Megan Osmond, Ellen Swavley, Tamzen Armer, Kimberley Doyle

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: Intersectionality; gender equity; Intersectionality Walk; organisational change; inclusion; strategy; STEMM; diversity

Online: 11 January 2021 (09:48:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0815.v1

Responsibilities of an Executive Leading AI Projects: Navigating Federal Directives for Safe and Inclusive Development

Davis Dorran Douglas

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Business And Management Keywords: Federal Directives; Leadership; Executive; Regulatory; Compliance; Diversity; Inclusion; AI Projects

Online: 14 February 2024 (13:51:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1646.v1

Whole Exome Sequencing and Analysis of T Cell Receptor β & γ Repertoires in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jooyoung Cho, Juwon Kim, Ju Sun Song, Young Uh, Jong-Han Lee, Hyang Sun Lee

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Medicine And Pharmacology Keywords: whole exome sequencing; T cell receptor repertoire; diversity; rheumatoid arthritis

Online: 23 January 2024 (06:46:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0340.v1

Prevalence, Phylogroups, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and GE-Netic Diversity of Escherichia coli Isolates From Food Products

Babak Pakbin, Samaneh Allahyari, Zahra Amani, Wolfram Manuel Bruck, Razzagh Mahmoudi, Amir Peymani

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Escherichia coli; Antimicrobial resistance; Food samples; Phylogenetic group; Genetic diversity

Online: 16 August 2021 (13:35:58 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201812.0094.v1

Potentials of the Underutilized Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra L.): Beyond its Nutritional and Functional Value

Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, Khayelihle Ncama, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: economic sustainability; environment conservation; food security; income diversity; indigenous fruit.

Online: 7 December 2018 (17:15:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0029.v1

Genomics of Re-emergent Aeromonas salmonicida in Atlantic Salmon Outbreaks

Marcos Godoy, Marco Montes de Oca, Rudy Suarez, Alexis Martinez, Juan Pablo Pontigo, Diego Caro, Karina Kusch, Harry Bohle, Molly Kibenge, Frederick Kibenge, Sion Bayliss

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Aquatic Science Keywords: furunculosis; Aeromonas salmonicida; Salmo salar; genomic diversity

Online: 1 December 2023 (05:31:10 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0712.v1

A Preliminary Survey of the Avifaunal Diversity in Pampaimadu Premise of the University of Vavuniya, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

Keerthanaram Thanabalasingam, Wijerathna Poornima, Sanjeewani Nimalka

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: avifauna; checklist; habitat variation; species diversity; Vavuniya

Online: 13 July 2023 (07:11:21 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0087.v1

Recent Population Dynamics of Japanese Encephalitis Virus

Jinpeng Xu, Abdul Wahaab, Sawar Khan, Mohsin Nawaz, Muhammad Naveed Anwar, Ke Liu, Jianchao Wei, Muddassar Hameed, Zhiyong Ma

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: Japanese encephalitis virus; Population dynamic; Genetic diversity

Online: 2 May 2023 (11:02:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0505.v1

Tomato Defence Suppression is a Common Trait in Tetranychus urticae Collected from Field-Grown Tomatoes

Jéssica Teodoro-Paulo, Carlos Fernandes, Lin Dong, Sara Magalhães, Alison B. Duncan, Juan M. Alba, Merijn R. Kant

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: phylogeny; salivary effectors; effector 84; genetic diversity

Online: 28 February 2023 (04:44:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0553.v1

New Reports of Wild Mushroom Diversity from Foothill Region of Uttarakhand

Vasundhra Sharma, A. K. Jaitly

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: mushroom; organic-debris; fruiting bodies; diversity; frequency

Online: 24 May 2021 (10:22:51 CEST)

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Working Paper HYPOTHESIS

Human Genetic Diversity Possibly Determines Human's Compliance to COVID-19

Yiqiang Zhao, Yunchun Gu, Yongji Liu, Sa Li, Yuzhan Wang, Lina Bu, Qi Liu, Hongyi Lv, Fang Wan, Lida Wu, Zemin Ning

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: COVID-19; severe symptoms; inactivation; genetic diversity

Online: 16 April 2020 (09:15:49 CEST)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Dioscorea praehensilis (Berth.) Collected from Central Region, Ghana Using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers

Adeyinka S. Adewumi, Kingsley J. Taah, Paul A. Asare, Michael O. Adu, Paterne A. Agre

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: genetic diversity; Dioscorea praehensilis; SSR markers; Ghana

Online: 8 March 2020 (14:55:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0115.v1

Effects of Mancozeb on Citrus Rhizosphere Bacterial Community

Zhendong Huang, Peng Wang, Zhanxu Pu, Lianming Lu, Guoqing Chen, Xiurong Hu, Amna Fayyaz, Yunpeng Gai

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: citrus; root rhizosphere; mancozeb; bacteria community; diversity

Online: 7 March 2020 (03:12:53 CET)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints201912.0176.v1

A Framework for Maximising the Capture of Genetic Diversity in Sampling for ex situ Conservation

Linda Neaves

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: conservation; genetic diversity; decision-making; ex situ

Online: 12 December 2019 (12:43:13 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0878.v1

Area Exclosure Improved Honey Bee Flora Diversity and Regeneration ፡- the Case of Southern Tigrai, Northern Ethiopia

Tesfay Atsbha, Tesfay Gidey, Haftom Gebremedhin Nigus, Gebreamlak Bezabh Tesfay

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: diversity; bee flora; conservation; natural resource management; rehabilitating and restoration

Online: 13 December 2023 (03:20:06 CET)

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Preprint TECHNICAL NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0467.v1

Selective HLA Restriction Permits the Evaluation and Interpretation of Immunogenic Breadth at Comparable Levels to Autologous HLA

Jonathan Hare, Andrew Fiore-Gartland, Edward McGowan, Rachel Rosenthal, Eric Hunter, Jill Gilmour, Morten Nielsen

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: HLA diversity; HLA frequency; predicted T-cell epitopes; immunogenic breath

Online: 21 August 2020 (03:39:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201707.0047.v1

Genetic Structure and Eco-Geographical Differentiation of Wild Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina L.) in Xinjiang, Northwest China

Chenglin Zhang, Jianbo Zhang, Yan Fan, Ming Sun, Wendan Wu, Wenda Zhao, Xiaopeng Yang, Linkai Huang, Yan Peng, Xiao Ma, Xinquan Zhang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Festuca ovina L.; AFLP, genetic diversity; genetic barriers; environmental factors

Online: 18 July 2017 (10:05:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0010.v1

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of the Invasive Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Burkina Faso

Nouhoun Traoré, Mahamadi Kientega, Hamidou Maïga, Karim Nebié, Issaka Zida, Roberto Galizi, Emmanuel Kiendrebeogo, Bazoumana BD Sow, Adrien M. G. Belem, Remy A. Dabiré, Abdoulaye Diabaté

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: genetic diversity; genetic structure; microsatellite markers; Bactrocera dorsalis; Burkina Faso

Online: 1 March 2024 (07:57:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0207.v1

Incidence of Photosensitization in Husbandry Animals: A Meta Study on the Effects of Feed Diversity and Feed Choice

Sabine Aboling, Rieke Moritz

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: photosensitization; feed diversity; feed selection; biodiversity; phototoxic; feed quality; livestock

Online: 4 July 2023 (11:16:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0494.v1

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Anopheles funestus in western Kenya Based on Mitochondrial DNA Marker mtDNA-COII

Isaiah Debrah, Kevin O. Ochwedo, Wilfred O. Otambo, Maxwell G. Machani, Edwin O. Magomere, Shirley A. Onyango, Daibin Zhong, Linda Eva Amoah, Andrew Karanja Githeko, Yaw Asare Afrane, Guiyun Yan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Anopheles funestus; western Kenya; mtDNA-COII; genetic diversity; gene flow

Online: 27 January 2023 (06:46:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1209.v1

Genetic Characterization and Population Structure of Drug Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolated from Brazilian Patients Using Whole-Genome Sequencing

Leonardo Souza Esteves, Lia Lima Gomes, Daniela Brites, Fátima Cristina Onofre Fandinho, Marcela Bhering, Márcia Aparecida da Silva Pereira, Emilyn Costa Conceição Sharma, Richard Salvato, Bianca Porphirio da Costa, Reginalda Ferreira de Melo Medeiros, Paulo Cesar de Souza Caldas, Paulo Redner, Margareth Pretti Dalcolmo, Vegard Eldholm, Sebastien Gagneux, Maria Lucia Rossetti, Afrânio Lineu Kritski, Philip Noel Suffys

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Drug Resistance; Whole Genome Sequencing; Genetic Diversity; Brazil; Novel Mutations

Online: 18 April 2024 (07:51:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0289.v1

Woody Species Diversity, Structure, and Management of Parkland Agroforestry along Agroecology: The Case of Tembaro Special District, Central Ethiopia

Ermias Beyene, Dejene Laemancho, Belayneh Bufebo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: Agroecology; Diversity indices; Parkland agroforestry; Regeneration; Tree management; Woody species

Online: 5 February 2024 (15:38:54 CET)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0590.v1

Relative Efficiency of Pitfall vs. Bait Trapping for Capturing Taxonomic and Functional Diversities of Ant Assemblages in Temperate Heathlands

Axel Hacala, Clément Gouraud, Wouter Dekoninck, Julien Pétillon

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: sampling method; estimated richness; functional diversity; maritime cliffs; Western France

Online: 23 December 2020 (13:54:54 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0102.v1

Density and Bleaching of Corals and Their Relationship to the Coral Symbiotic Community

Temir A. Britayev¹, Roman A. Petrochenko, Yulia Burmistrova, Thanh Hai Nguyen, Fedor V. Lishchenko

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Symbionts Pocillopora verrucose; Diversity; Species richness; Abundance; Obligate sym-biont; Facultative symbiont

Online: 6 March 2023 (10:08:41 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1112.v1

Prevalence of Porcine Parvoviruses 1 to 6 and Porcine Circovirus 3 Infections and of Their Co-infections With Porcine Circovirus 2 in the Republic of Korea

In-Ohk Ouh, Ju-Yeon Lee, Hyeonhae Choi, Seo Young Moon, Jae Young Song, Bang-Hun Hyun, Dongmi Kwak, Yoon-Hee Lee, Choi-Kyu Park

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Porcine parvovirus 1-6; Porcine circovirus 2-3; Prevalence; Genetic diversity

Online: 16 May 2023 (06:02:59 CEST)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

Dietary Diversity and Nutritional Adequacy Among an Older Spanish Population with Metabolic Syndrome in the PREDIMED-Plus Study: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Naomi Cano-Ibáñez, Alfredo Gea, Miguel A. Martínez-González, Jordi Salas-Salvadó, Dolores Corella, M. Dolors Zomeño, Dora Romaguera, Jesús Vioque, Fernando Aros, Julia Wärnberg, J. Alfredo Martínez, Lluis Serra-Majem, Ramón Estruch, Francisco Tinahones, José Lapetra, Xavier Pintó, Josep A. Tur, Antonio García-Ríos, Blanca Riquelme-Gallego, Miguel Delgado-Rodríguez, Pilar Matía, Lidia Daimiel, Vicente Martín, Josep Vidal, Clotilde Vázquez, Emilio Ros, Pilar Buil-Cosiales, Andrés Díaz-López, Rebeca Fernández-Carrión, Montserrat Fitó, Jadwiga Konieczna, Leyre Notario-Barandiaran, Ángel M. Alonso-Gómez, Eugenio Contreras-Fernández, Itziar Abete, Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, Rosa Casas, Araceli Muñoz-Garach, José Manuel Santos-Lozano, Laura Gallardo-Alfaro, Josep Basora, Olga Portoles, Miguel Ángel Muñoz, Manuel Moñino, Salvador Miralles Gisbert, Anai Moreno Rodríguez, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Antoni Palau Galindo, Karla Alejandra Pérez-Vega, Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dietetics And Nutrition Keywords: Dietary diversity; nutrient adequacy; metabolic syndrome; aging; PREDIMED-Plus study

Online: 18 March 2019 (09:25:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0354.v1

Trichoderma: Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of Species with High Potential for Biocontrol and Biofertilizer Applications

Adnan Ismaiel, Dilip Kumar Lakshman, Prashant P Jambhulkar, Daniel P Roberts

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: biocontrol agent; biofertilizer; sustainable agriculture; Trichoderma species; population structure and genetic diversity

Online: 6 February 2024 (13:15:38 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0268.v1

Composition and Genetic Diversity of the Nicotiana tabacum Microbiome in Different Topographic Areas and Growth Periods

Xiaolong Yuan, Xinmin Liu, Yongmei Du, Guoming Shen, Zhongfeng Zhang, Jinhai Li, Peng Zhang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Nicotiana tabacum; Topographic; Growth period; Fungal community composition; Genetic Diversity; ITS1 region

Online: 15 August 2018 (10:51:18 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1324.v2

Kimura’s Theory of Non-adaptive Radiation and Peto’s Paradox: A Missing Link?

John Herrick

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: karyotype diversity; genome stability; species richness; species eveneness; non-adaptive radiation

Online: 31 July 2023 (10:51:13 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0213.v1

Transposable Elements Shape the Genome Diversity and the Evolution of Noctuidae Species

Chunhui Zhang, Lei Wang, Liang Dou, Bisong Yue, Jinchuan Xing, Jing Li

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Insect Science Keywords: Noctuidae; transposable elements; genomic diversity; phylogeny; horizontal transfer TE (HTT) events

Online: 4 May 2023 (07:37:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1303.v1

Urban Sustainability in Unconventional Food, Case of Edible Insects in Kinshasa: Diversity and Entomophagy

ADEITO MAVUNDA Célestin, Madjouma Kanda, Fousseni Folega, Demirel Maza-esso BAWA, Marra Dourma, Koffi Akpagana

Subject: Anthropology, Social Sciences Keywords: edible insects; food insecurity; ethnozoology; edible insect diversity; Kinshasa; RD Cong

Online: 19 April 2024 (09:26:00 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0614.v1

Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of Ajuga Arabica in Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Analysis of DNA and Gene Sequences

Mohammad Odah

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Ajuga arabica, Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, DNA Sequence, Gene Sequence.

Online: 11 March 2024 (11:02:33 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0238.v1

Artificial Reefs in the North-East Atlantic Area: Present Situation, Knowledge Gaps and Future Perspectives

Bianca Reis, Pieter van der Linden, Isabel Sousa Pinto, Emanuel Almada, Maria Teresa Borges, Alice E. Hall, Rick Stafford, Roger J.H. Herbert, Jorge Lobo-Arteaga, Maria José Gaudêncio, Miriam Tuaty-Guerra, Océane Ly, Valentin Georges, Mariane Audo, Nassim Sebaibi, Mohamed Boutouil, Elena Blanco-Fernandez, João N. Franco

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: Artificial reefs; design; building material; bio-monitoring; species diversity; European Atlantic

Online: 13 January 2021 (10:31:56 CET)

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Artificial reefs have been deployed in multiple regions of the world for different purposes including habitat restoration and protection, biodiversity and fish stock enhancement, fisheries management and recreation. Artificial reefs can be a valuable tool for ecosystem protection and rehabilitation, helping mitigate the effects of anthropogenic impacts that we face today. However, knowledge on artificial reefs is unevenly distributed worldwide, with some regions having much more quality information available and published (e.g. European Mediterranean Sea area), while others, for instance the North-East Atlantic area, do not. Here, we provide a characterization of purposely built artificial reefs in North-East Atlantic area based on all available literature (i.e. research papers and reports), highlighting the needs and gaps that are vital for establishing future perspectives for artificial reef deployment and research. In the North-East Atlantic area, sixty-one purposely built artificial reefs have been deployed since 1970, mostly between the years 1990-2009, with Spain being the country with the highest number of artificial reefs. The most reported purpose for their deployment is fisheries productivity and habitat/species protection, although, most artificial reefs are multipurpose in order to maximise the benefits of a given financial investment. The majority of artificial reefs were submerged at < 50 m, mainly between 10-20 m of depth. The most used designs were cubic blocks and complex designs made by an array of combined shapes, which mostly consist of concrete (79%). From all the analysed data on artificial reefs, 67% of the cases reported surveys to assess biodiversity after the deployment. However, in 26% of those cases, data was not available. When data was available, only 31% of cases reported long-term biomonitoring surveys (3 years or more). Based upon these findings, we noticed a general lack of scientifically robust data, including records of species and abundance of both fish and invertebrates, as well as macroalgae. Preventing an adequate determination of the best balance between shape, construction material and bio-colonization. Critiques and suggestions are discussed in the light of current available data in order to perform more efficient research, evaluation and functioning of future artificial reefs.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0604.v1

People-Centeredness, Chronic Conditions and Diversity Sensitive eHealth: Exploring Emancipation of the ‘Health Care System’ and the ‘Patient’ in Health Informatics

Lars Botin, Pernille S. Bertelsen, Christian Nøhr

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Algebra And Number Theory Keywords: eHealth; end-user; chronic disease; participatory design; socio-technical; diversity in care

Online: 29 October 2020 (09:30:26 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0172.v1

The Effect of Productive Safety Net Programme on Household Food Consumption and Dietary Diversity in Ethiopia

Mebratu Feyisa

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: PSNP; household food consumption; household dietary diversity; random effect; instrumental variable

Online: 11 October 2021 (17:15:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0062.v1

Structural Comparison of Diverse HIV-1 Subtypes using Molecular Modelling and Docking Analyses of Integrase Inhibitors

Darren Isaacs, Sello Given Mikasi, Adetayo Emmanuel Obasa, George Mondinde Ikomey, Ruben Cloete, Graeme Brandon Jacobs

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: Integrase; HIV-1; Naturally occurring polymorphism; diversity; Molecular Modelling; Molecular Docking

Online: 5 February 2020 (11:02:15 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0138.v1

What about Current Diversity of Mycolactone-Producing Mycobacteria: Implication for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Buruli Ulcer

Marine Combe, Emira Cherif, Romain Blaizot, Damien Breugnot, Rodolphe Elie Gozlan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Life Sciences Keywords: buruli ulcer; Mycobacterium ulcerans; DNA; cryptic biodiversity; genetic diversity; antibiotherapy; diagnosis

Online: 2 August 2023 (04:27:14 CEST)

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The identification of an emerging pathogen in humans can remain difficult by conventional methods such as enrichment culture assays that remain highly selective, require appropriate medium and cannot avoid misidentifications, or serological tests that use surrogate antigens and are often hampered by the level of detectable antibodies. Although not originally designed for this purpose, the implementation of polymerase-chain-reaction (PCR) has resulted in an increasing number of diagnostic tests for many diseases. However, the design of specific molecular assays relies on the availability and reliability of published genetic sequences for the target pathogen as well as enough knowledge on the genetic diversity of species and/or variants giving rise to the same disease symptoms. Usually designed for clinical isolates, molecular tests are often not suitable for environmental samples in which the target DNA is mixed with a mixture of environmental DNA. A key challenge of such molecular assays is thus to ensure high specificity of the target genetic markers when focusing on clinical and environmental samples in order to follow the dynamics of disease transmission and emergence in humans. Here we focus on Buruli ulcer (BU), a human necrotizing skin disease mainly affecting tropical and subtropical areas, commonly admitted to be caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans worldwide although other mycolactone-producing mycobacteria and even mycobacterium species were found associated with BU or BU-like cases. By revisiting the literature, we show that many studies have used non-specific molecular markers (IS2404, IS2606, KR) to identify M. ulcerans from clinical and environmental samples and propose that all mycolactone-producing mycobacteria should be definitively considered as variants from the same group rather than different species. Importantly, we provide evidence that the diversity of mycolactone-producing mycobacteria variants as well as mycobacterium species potentially involved in BU or BU-like skin ulcerations might have been underestimated. We also suggest that the specific variants/species involved in each BU or BU-like case should be carefully identified during the diagnosis phase, either via the key of genetic identification proposed here or by broader metabarcoding approaches, in order to guide the medical community in the choice for the most appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202208.0230.v1

Progress and Impact of Latin American Natural Product Databases

Alejandro Gómez-García, Jose L. Medina-Franco

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Theoretical Chemistry Keywords: chemoinformatics; compound databases; chemical space; diversity; drug discovery; openscience; pseudo-natural product

Online: 12 August 2022 (08:39:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1304.v1

Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationship of Local Coffee Populations in Southwestern Saudi Arabia using DNA Barcoding

Habib Khemira, Mosbah Mahdhi, Muhammad Afzal, Mohammed Oteef, Taieb Tounekti, Zarraq Al-Faifi, Wail Alsolami

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Coffea arabica; chloroplastic DNA; barcode, genetic diversity; population structure; Saudi Arabia

Online: 19 June 2023 (05:40:18 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202209.0336.v1

Tracing Superior and Late-Leafing Genotypes in their Origin Center for Managing Late-Spring Frost in Walnut Orchards

Mehdi Fallah, Mousa Rasouli, Darab Hassani, Shaneka S. Lawson, Saadat Sarikhani, Kourosh Vahdati

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: Walnut diversity; germplasm evaluation; late-leafing; pomological characteristics; superior geno-types

Online: 22 September 2022 (08:47:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0220.v1

Tree – Open Grassland Structure and Composition Drive Greenhouse Gas Exchange in Holm Oak Meadows of the Iberian Peninsula

Mercedes Ibañez, María José Leiva, Cristina Chocarro, Salvador Aljazairi, Àngela Ribas, Maria Teresa Sebastià

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: canopy; CH4; CO2; dehesas; diversity-interaction model; N2O; plant functional types

Online: 5 November 2020 (17:53:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1413.v1

Extraction Methods Determine the Quality of Soil Microbiota Acquisition

Zhuoxin Liu, Chi Zhang, Jiejia Ma, Qianze Peng, Xiaohua Du, Shu'e Sun, Ju'e Cheng, Weiye Peng, Lijie Chen, Zepei Gu, Weixing Zhang, Pin Su, Deyong Zhang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: extraction microbiota; microbiota diversity; sonication; oscillation; processing times

Online: 19 January 2024 (03:58:51 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1305.v1

Dynamics in soil microbial community during forest succession depend on soil properties in the karst region of Southwest China

Qin Peng, Min Song, Feng Wang, Hu Du, Tong Qing Song, Hui Jun Chen, Fu Ping Zeng, Wan Xia Peng

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: Soil microbial community; Diversity; Occurrence; Succession; Karst forest

Online: 17 January 2024 (15:53:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1594.v1

Research on the Construction of Digital Higher Education of China from the Perspective of Symbiotic Education

Shuguang Wu, Zhenning Yuan, Na Zhou

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Symbiotic Education; Higher Education; Digitalization; Cultural Diversity; Sustainability

Online: 21 December 2023 (12:46:47 CET)

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In the context of inclusive education, digitalization in higher education is designed to promote the ideals of cultural diversity, social inclusivity, and sustainable development through technological means. This study explores the strategies and practices of digitalization in achieving inclusive education goals in higher education, aiming to provide theoretical and empirical foundations for education policymakers, teachers, and technology developers. This study adopts a mixed-methods research design, combining quantitative and qualitative data analysis to assess the current state of digitalization in higher education from various perspectives, particularly its effectiveness in advancing educational inclusivity. Through surveys, in-depth interviews, and case studies, data were collected from teachers, students, and administrative personnel to reveal opportunities and challenges in digital education resources and practices. The results show that while digitalization has improved the accessibility of educational resources, facilitated information sharing and cultural exchange, there are still numerous challenges, such as unequal technology access, insufficient cultural sensitivity in content, and issues related to the depth and quality of online interactions. Furthermore, the study identifies key factors supporting inclusive education, including cross-cultural curriculum design, teacher professional development, and students' critical use of digital tools. Finally, the paper presents a series of strategic recommendations, including the development of multicultural education platforms, strengthening teacher training, and building an inclusive digital environment. These recommendations aim to promote a more coordinated and inclusive higher education digital ecosystem that emphasizes not only technological innovation but also humanistic care and social responsibility. Through these measures, digitalization in higher education can better serve individual growth and comprehensive societal development.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0909.v1

Extremely Uniform Bat Assemblages across Different Forest Habitats, Dominated by Single, Hyperabundant Generalist Species

Mateusz Ciechanowski, Zuzanna Wikar, Katarzyna Borzym, Emilia Janikowska, Julia Brachman, Martyna Jankowska-Jarek, Konrad Bidziński

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Chiroptera; Vespertilionidae; woodlands; diversity; Poland; Wolin National Park

Online: 12 December 2023 (17:02:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0593.v1

Integrated Cultivation Practices Improves Soil Microbial Diversity by Changing Soil Properties of Paddy Soil

Xiaohong Guo, Yue Hu, Chuanxing Zheng, Yukun Guo, Yanfei Zhang, Hongyu Li, Yandong Lv

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: rice; integrated cultivation practices; microbial diversity; environmental factors

Online: 11 September 2023 (05:07:03 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0183.v1

The Diversity of Gut Microbiota at Weaning Is Altered in Prolactin Receptor Null Mice

Ivan Luzardo-Ocampo, Ana Luisa Ocampo-Ruiz, José L. Dena-Beltrán, Gonzalo Martínez de la Escalera, Carmen Clapp, Yazmin Macotela

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: bacterial diversity; gut microbiota; prolactin receptor; lactation; weaning

Online: 2 August 2023 (08:46:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0244.v1

Screening Aromatic Rice Genotypes by RAPD Markers for Breeding Salinity Stress Tolerant Rice Variety

Md Abdul Azim, Md Mahbubur Rahman, Dipali Rani Gupta, Aniruddha Sarker, Tofazzal Islam

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: aromatic rice; salt screening; RAPD marker; genetic diversity

Online: 14 November 2022 (07:43:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0444.v1

Behavioural Impact of Captive Management Changes in Three Species of Testudinidae

Jessica T. Turner, Alexandra L. Whittaker, David McLelland

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: reptile; tortoise; welfare; diversity index; behaviour; enrichment; ethogram

Online: 28 October 2022 (08:28:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0305.v1

Distance Only Brings You Closer: Application of ISSR Markers to Analyze Molecular Relationships in Roses (Rosa spp.) - The Symbol of Love

Tanay Joshi, Santosh Kumar, Lalit Arya, Amritbir Riar

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: ISSR; Rosa spp.; DNA fingerprinting; genotypes; genetic diversity

Online: 13 May 2021 (14:01:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0387.v1

Environmental Diversity Assessment to Enhance Attractineness of Eco-tourism in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Jamilah Al Mohaya, Mena Elassal

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: environmental diversity; eco-tourism; Asir region; GIS; RS

Online: 17 September 2020 (08:06:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201705.0149.v1

Spatial Pattern Dynamics Analysis at Coastal Area Using Spatial Metric in Pekalongan, Indonesia

Ali Wijaya, Cahyono Susetyo, Azillatin Qisthian Diny, Danika Hudani Nabila, Rahel Putri Pamungkas, Mohammad Hadikunnuha, Nursakti Adhi Pratomoatmojo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Spatial Pattern; Land Use; Spatial Metric; Aggregation; Diversity

Online: 19 May 2017 (16:21:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201705.0145.v1

Spatial Pattern Dynamics Analysis in Coastal Area Using Spatial Metric in Pekalongan, Indonesia

Ali Wijaya, Cahyono Susetyo, Azillatin Q. Diny, Danika H. Nabila, Rahel P. Pamungkas, Mohammad Hadikunnuha, Nursakti A. Pratomoatmojo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: spatial pattern; land use; spatial metric; aggregation; diversity

Online: 19 May 2017 (08:43:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202111.0419.v1

Facing the Harsh Reality of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Legislation

Frank Michiels, Ulrich Feiter, Stéphanie Paquin-Jaloux, Diana Jungmann, Axel Braun, Mary Ann P. Sayoc, Ricard Armengol, Markus Wyss, Bruno David

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Other Keywords: Convention on Biological Diversity; Access and Benefit Sharing; Nagoya Protocol; industry perspective

Online: 23 November 2021 (10:46:33 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0745.v1

Microbial Therapy and Breast Cancer Management: Exploring Mechanisms, Clinical Efficacy, and Integration Within the One Health Approach

Charalampos Filippou, Sophie C. Themistocleous, Giorgos Marangos, Yiannis Panayiotou, Maria Fyrilla, Christina A. Kousparou, Zoi-Dorothea Pana, Constantinos Tsioutis, Elizabeth O. Johnson, Andreas Yiallouris

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Microbiome; Breast Cancer; Microbial diversity; Microbiota-based cancer therapies; One Health; Microbiome immunomodulation

Online: 13 November 2023 (14:14:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1119.v1

Language and Literature Education in the Era of Global Connectivity: Navigating Multilingualism, Cultural Diversity, and Technological Advancements

Edgar R. Eslit

Subject: Social Sciences, Language And Linguistics Keywords: cultural diversity; era of global connectivity; language and literature education; Multilingualism; technological advancements

Online: 18 July 2023 (03:12:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0606.v1

Estimation of Genetic Diversity and Number of Unique Multilocus Genotypes (MLGs) of Cassava Germplasm from Burkina Faso Using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers

Monique SORO, Serge Marie Felicien Wend-Pagnagdé Zida, Koussao Somé, Fidèle Tiendrébéogo, Daniel H. Otron, Justin S. Pita, James B. Néya, Daouda Koné

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: cassava, genotypes, genetic diversity, SSRs markers, population structure, Unique multilocus genotypes

Online: 8 December 2023 (13:08:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0285.v1

Variation in Relative Abundance of Small Mammal species Caught in Two Different Ecosystems And Implicated in the Spread of Emerging Pathogens, in Mali

Abdoulaye Kassoum Koné, Georges Diatta, Doumbo Safiatou Niare, Solimane Ag Atteynine, Maïmouna Coulibaly, Adama Zan Diarra, Issaka Sagara, Abdoulaye Djimdé, Ogobara Doumbo, Mahamadou Ali Thera

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: Small mammals; Reservoirs; Pathogenic agents; Transmission; Low diversity; Relative abundance; Mali

Online: 13 April 2023 (03:21:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0326.v1

New Methods for Improved Prosumer Trading and Energy Poverty Mitigation in Microgrids using Crowdsourcing Concepts and Blockchain Technologies

Bogdan-Constantin Neagu, Ovidiu Ivanov, Gheorghe Grigoras, Mihai Gavrilas, Dumitru-Marcel Istrate

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: local electricity market, smart grids, distributed generation, prosumers, blockchain, energy poverty, market diversity.

Online: 14 August 2020 (12:03:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0256.v1

New Methods for Improved Prosumer Trading and Energy Poverty Mitigation in Microgrids using Crowdsourcing Concepts and Blockchain Technologies

Bogdan-Constantin Neagu, Ovidiu Ivanov, Gheorghe Grigoras, Mihai Gavrilas, Dumitru-Marcel Istrate

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: local electricity market; smart grids; distributed generation; prosumers; blockchain; energy poverty; market diversity

Online: 11 August 2020 (07:53:27 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0761.v1

Seroprevalence and Genotype Diversity of Hepatitis C Virus in the Caribbean - A Review

Michelle Georgiana Brown, John Lindo, Kereann Nelson, Ivan Vickers, Cameil Wilson-Clarke, Gene Morse, Andrew Talal

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: Seroprevalence; genotype diversity; Caribbean; HCV elimination; Pan genotype treatment; high-risk population

Online: 23 April 2023 (04:14:36 CEST)

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INTRODUCTION There have been several advances in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection which have resulted in major reductions in the morbidity and mortality from liver-associated disease. These are not widely available in the Caribbean, due in part, to lack of knowledge of the epidemiology of infections with HCV. As efforts are made to eliminate HCV from the region, these and other existing barriers such as lack of an established database on HCV must be addressed. This review seeks to identify gaps in the knowledge of HCV in the Caribbean with respect to seroprevalence, genotype distribution and general epidemiologic characteristics. MATERIALS AND METHODS The literature for the period January 1, 2005, to October 2022, was reviewed to gather country specific data on HCV across the Caribbean. References were identified through indexed journals accessed through established databases. The usage pattern of HCV drugs was determined from data obtained from Pharmacists and Infectious Diseases Specialists across the region. RESULTS The prevalence of HCV in the Caribbean was 1.5%; the region should therefore be considered an area of moderate prevalence. Notably, data from specific countries were limited. The prevalence of HCV among intravenous drug users (21.9-58.8%); persons living with HIV/AIDS (0.8 to 58.5%); prisoners (32.8-64%) and men who have sex with men (MSM) (0.8-6.9%) was generally higher than in the general population (0.8-2.3%). Genotype 1 (83% was most prevalent followed by genotypes 2 (7.2%) and 3(2.1%), respectively. Drugs currently being used for treatment of HCV infections across the Caribbean include Epclusa (Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir), and Harvoni (Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir). Some of these drugs, are only available in the private sector and are sourced externally whenever needed. CONCLUSION There is a paucity of current data on the seroprevalence of HCV in the Caribbean and well-designed prospective studies are indicated to drive the implementation of treatment and control programs for HCV in the region. Barriers which need to be first overcome include unavailability and high cost of drugs used to treat HCV infections, injecting drug use and limited access to medical care and laboratory testing.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0304.v1

Longitudinal Survey of Coronavirus Circulation and Diversity in Insectivorous Bat Colonies in Zimbabwe

Vimbiso Chidoti, Helene De Nys, Valerie Pinarello, Getrude Mashura, Dorothee Misse, Laure Guerrini, Davies Pfukenyi, Julien Cappelle, Ngoni Chiweshe, Ahidjo Ayouba, Gift Matope, Martine Peeters, Elizabeth Gori, Mathieu Bourgarel, Florian Liegeois

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: Bat Coronavirus (Bt CoVs); human-bat interaction; genetic diversity; reproductive phenology; Zimbabwe

Online: 23 March 2022 (02:55:01 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0250.v1

Guaranted Diversity and Optimality in Cost Function Network Based Computational Protein Design Methods

Manon Ruffini, Jelena Vucinic, Simon de Givry, George Katsirelos, Sophie Barbe, Thomas Schiex

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Science Keywords: Computational Protein Design; Graphical Models; Automata; Cost Function Networks; Structural Biology; Diversity.

Online: 9 April 2021 (09:47:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0258.v1

Gender as a Dimension of Inequality in Accounting Organizations and Related HR Strategies

Atena Faragalla, Adriana Tiron-Tudor

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: accounting profession; women; gender; inequality; glass ceiling; gendered organizations; diversity management strategies

Online: 22 November 2019 (07:54:39 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0572.v1

Evolutionary Genomic Comparisons of Chelonid Herpesvirus 5 (chhv5) From Fibropapillomatosis-Afflicted Green (Chelonia Mydas), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys Olivacea), And Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys Kempii) Sea Turtles.

Liam Whitmore, Kelsey Yetsko, Jessica A. Farrell, Annie Page-Karjian, Whitney Daniel, Donna J. Shaver, Hilary R. Frandsen, J. Shelby Walker, Whitney Crowder, Caitlin Bovery, Devon Rollinson Ramia, Brooke Burkhalter, Elizabeth Ryan, David J. Duffy

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: CFPHV; ChHV5; phylogenetics; phylogenomics; viral evolution and diversity; marine turtles; fibropapillomatosis

Online: 26 July 2021 (11:58:37 CEST)

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The Effect of Tree Diversity on the Resistance and Recovery of Forest Stands in the French Alps May Depend on Species Differences in Hydraulic Features

Marion Jourdan, François Lebourgeois, Xavier Morin

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: diversity; ecosystem functioning; stand growth; resistance; recovery; climate change; forests; Alps

Online: 15 April 2019 (10:57:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0277.v1

An Ecological Interpretation of the Return of Mom-and-Pop Stores in South Korea: A Sustainable Commercial Format-Enhancing Urban Diversity or Just a Temporary Trend?

Juil Kim

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: urban diversity; commercial landscape; small retail unit; mon-and-pop store

Online: 24 November 2019 (13:21:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0173.v1

Molecular Epidemiology Surveillance of SARS-Cov-2: Mutations and Genetic Diversity One Year After Emerging

Alejandro Flores-Alanis, Armando Cruz-Rangel, Flor Rodríguez-Gómez, James González, Carlos Alberto Torres-Guerrero, Gabriela Delgado, Alejandro Cravioto, Rosario Morales-Espinosa

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; genetic diversity; molecular surveillance; natural selection; non-synonymous substitution

Online: 11 January 2021 (09:50:55 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0218.v1

Temporal and Cultivar-Specific Effects on Potato Root- and Rhizosphere Fungal Diversity

Kaire Loit, Liina Soonvald, Alar Astover, Eve Runno-Paurson, Maarja Öpik, Leho Tedersoo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Solanum tuberosum; agroecosystems; high-throughput sequencing; fungal guild, fungal diversity; host specificity; potato cultivars

Online: 11 July 2020 (02:02:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0024.v1

Role of Rare Species on Phytoplankton Size-Abundance Relationships and Size-Structure across Different Biogeographical Areas

Maira Laraib, Jessica Titocci, Antonia Giannakourou, Sofia Reizopoulou, Alberto Basset

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Other Keywords: rarity; phytoplankton; taxonomic diversity; morpho-functional traits; size-abundance relationships; transitional waters

Online: 3 January 2024 (06:37:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0150.v1

Lentil Landrace Seed Origin and Genotype Affects Rhizosphere Microbiome

Anthoula Gleridou, Georgios Giannopoulos, Alexios N. Polidoros, Photini V. Mylona

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: organic-; conventional-farming; next-generation sequencing; metagenomics; microbial diversity; N2-fixing bacteria; archaea

Online: 2 November 2023 (10:53:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0613.v2

Forest Clearing Dynamics and Its Relation to Remotely-Sensed Carbon Density and Plant Species Diversity in the Puuc Biocul-Tural State Reserve, Mexico

Carlos Portillo-Quintero, J. Luis Hernández-Stefanoni, Juan Manuel Dupuy

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: Yucatan; Puuc; Landsat; Carbon; Species Diversity; ALOS-2 PALSAR-2; tropical dry forests

Online: 21 June 2023 (12:56:03 CEST)

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The Puuc Biocultural State Reserve (PBSR is an unique model for tropical dry forest conservation in Mexico. Preserving forest biodiversity and carbon within the PBSR depends on the mainte-nance of low impact productive activities coordinated by multiple communal and private land-owners. In this study, we used state-of-the-art remote sensing data to investigate past spatial patterns in forest clearing dynamics and its relation to forest carbon density and forest plant species richness and diversity in the context of the forest conservation goals of the PBSR. We used a Landsat-based continuous change detection product for the 2000-2021 period and compared it to carbon density and tree species richness models generated from ALOS-2 PALSAR 2 imagery and national scale forest inventory data. The estimated error-adjusted area of detected annual forest clearings from the year 2000 until the year 2021 was 230,511 ha in total (+19,979 ha). The analysis of annual forest clearing frequency and area suggests that although forest clearing was significantly more intensive outside of the PBSR than within the PBSR during the entire 2000-2021 period, there is no evidence suggesting that the frequency and magnitude of forest clearing has changed over the years after the creation of the PBSR in 2011. An emergent hotspot analysis shows, however, that high spatiotemporal clustering of forest clearing events (hotspots) during the 2012-2021 pe-riod was less common than prior to 2011 and these more recent hotspots have been confined to areas outside the PBSR. After comparing forest clearing events to carbon density and tree species richness models, results show that land owners outside the PBSR often clear forests with lower carbon density and species diversity than land owners inside the PBSR. This suggests that, compared to land owners outside the PBSR, land owners within the PBSR might be practicing longer fallow periods allowing forests to attain higher carbon density and tree species richness and hence better soil nutrient recovery after land abandonment. In conclusion, our results show that the PBSR effectively acted as a stabilizing forest management scheme during the 2012-2021 period minimizing the impact of productive activities by lowering the frequency of forest clearing events and preserving late secondary forests within the PBSR. We recommend the continuation of efforts for providing alternative optimal field data collection strategies and modeling techniques to spatially predict key tropical forest attributes. The combination of these models with contin-uous change detection datasets will allow to reveal underlying ecological processes and generate information better adapted to forest governance scales.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1834.v1

Evaluating Risk Factors of Self-Harm and Effectiveness of Brief Psychological Intervention During Acute Presentation: Methodology of EXPAAND Project

Yulia Furlong, Zamia Pedro, Colin Derrick, Alexander Thompson, Bronwyn Myers-Franchi, David Preece, Wai Chen

Subject: Psychiatry And Mental Health, Medicine And Pharmacology Keywords: ; self-harm; children and adolescents; neurodiversity; ADHD; gender diversity; psychotherapy ;

Online: 28 April 2024 (10:20:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0467.v1

Effects of Phage Cocktail, Probiotics and Their Combinations on Growth Performance and Gut Microbiota of Broiler Chickens

Mohd Shaufi Mohd Asrore, Chin Chin Sieo, Chong Chun Wie, Tan Geok Hun, Abdul Rahman Omar, Gan Han Ming, Yin Wan Ho

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: antibiotic growth promoter; alternative; poultry production; next-generation sequencing; 16S rRNA; gut microbial diversity

Online: 26 January 2023 (04:06:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1302.v1

Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology of Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome Caused by Orthohantaviruses in Xiangyun County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China

Hao Huang, Meng Fu, Peiyu Han, Hongmin Yin, Zi Yang, Yichen Kong, Bo Wang, Xing-Lou Yang, Tilian Ren, Yunzhi Zhang

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: renal syndrome hemorrhagic fever; clinical features; orthohantavirus; genotyping; genetic diversity; zoonotic transmission

Online: 19 July 2023 (12:50:27 CEST)

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Orthohantaviruses can cause two types of human infections: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). HFRS is a zoonotic disease transmitted by multiple rodent species. Yunnan Province in southwest China is the natural foci of HFRS, and Dali Prefecture in Yunnan Province has the highest incidence of HFRS; however, the precise status of orthohantavirus infection in Dali Prefecture remains unknown. To this end, we obtained clinical data of HFRS patients from the medical records of the People's Hospital of Xiangyun County in Dali Prefecture from July 2019 to August 2021. We collected epidemiological data of HFRS patients through interviews and investigated host animals using the night clip or night cage method. We systematically performed epidemiological analyses of patients and host animals. The differences in the presence of rodent activity at home (2=8.75, P=0.031<0.05), of rodent-proof equipment in the food (2=9.19, P=0.025<0.05), and of rodents or rodent excrement in the workplace (2=10.35, P=0.014<0.05) were statistically different in the four clinical types, including mild, medium, severe, and critical HFRS-associated diseases. Furthermore, we conducted molecular detection of orthohantavirus in host animals. The total orthohantavirus infection rate of rodents was 2.7% (9/331); the specific infection rate of specific animal species was 6.1% (5/82) for the Apodemus chevrieri, 100% (1/1) for the Rattus nitidus, 3.8% (2/53) for the Rattus norvegicus, and 12.5% (1/8) for the Crocidura dracula. In this study, a total of 21 strains of orthohantavirus were detected in patients and rodents. The 12 orthohantavirus strains from patients showed a closer relationship with Seoul orthohantavirus (SEOOV) L0199, DLR2, and GZRn60 strains; the six orthohantavirus strains from Rattus norvegicus and Apodemus chevrieri were closely related to SEOOV GZRn60 strain; One strains (XYRn163) from Rattus norvegicus and one strain (XYR.nitidus97) from Rattus nitidus were closely related to SEOOV DLR2 strain; the orthohantavirus strain from Crocidura dracula was closely related to the Luxi orthohantavirus (LUXV) LX309 strain. In conclusion, patients with HFRS in Xuangyun County of Dali Prefecture are predominantly affected by SEOOV, with multiple genotypes of orthohantavirus in host animals, and most importantly, these orthohantavirus strains constantly demonstrated zoonotic risk in humans.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0109.v1

Effects of Altered Dietary Fiber on the Gut Microbiota, Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Cecum of Chickens during Different Growth Periods

Baosheng Sun, Linyue Hou, Yu Yang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: dietary fiber; SCFA; growth period; chickens; gut microbiota; microbiotal diversity; age; cecum

Online: 9 February 2020 (16:24:29 CET)

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Increasing numbers of researchers are interested in the importance of dietary fiber for the gut microbiota, microbiotal metabolite SCFA, energy metabolism and gut health of the host. However, studies have demonstrated that long-term and longitudinal observation may be needed to evaluate the effect of dietary fiber better, and few such works have been made in chickens. Therefore, we successively fed low-fiber, high--fiber and low-fiber diets to two breeds of chickens during different growth periods (1—8, 9—20 and 21—50 weeks), aiming to longitudinally observe the long-term effect of altered dietary fiber on the gut microbiota, SCFA and development of cecum of chickens with age. The results showed that the composition and function of the gut microbiota, SCFA and the development of the cecum were different during different periods, which was largly affected by dietary fiber. However, the causes of some effects were different during the different periods. For example, compared with that in low-fiber chickens at 8 weeks, dominant fiber-degradation bacteria such as Bacteroidetes, Alloprevotella and SCFA-producing bacteria such as Faecalibacterium increased due to a high-fiber diet at 20 weeks, while due to a high feed intake in 50 weeks. Moreover, the concentration of SCFA in 20 weeks was significantly higher than in 8 weeks and 50 weeks, but the causes of this difference were also distinct. It was proposed that a long-term observation was needed to evaluate the effect of dietary fiber better on chickens. The metabolite pathways of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters encoded by Firmicutes were enriched in 8 weeks, while a two-component system and β–glucosidase encoded by Bacteroidetes were enriched in 20 and 50 weeks. The trend was the same in two breeds of chickens except for Alloprevotella. In addition, the total content of SCFA in the contents of cecum was also affected by the size of the cecum. Surprisingly, the length of the cecum shortened from 20—50 weeks, maybe due to reduced dietary fiber.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0658.v1

Validation and cross-species transferability of SSR markers developed from whole genome sequence (WGS) of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) and their application of population genetics in Vigna species

Pawan Saini, Tejinderjit Singh Bains, Asmita Sirari, Inderjit Singh Yadav, Kamalpreet Singh Mandahal, Sayeed Abdul Hamid Patel, Javed Akhatar, Navkiran Ludhar, Pooja Saini, Sharon Nagpal, Aditya Pratap

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Mungbean, Vigna, Whole genome sequence, SSR markers, Principal co-ordinate analysis, Genetic diversity

Online: 8 August 2023 (11:23:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0897.v1

The Cent Fonts aquifer: an overlooked subterranean biodiversity hotspot in a stygobiont-rich region

Vincent Prié, Cédric Alonso, Claude Bou, Diana Maria Paola Galassi, Pierre Marmonier, Marie-José Dole-Olivier

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Aquatic Science Keywords: stygobiont, troglobiont, conservation, karst, subterranean diversity, conservation, water abstraction

Online: 12 December 2023 (13:14:12 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0743.v1

Crop Evolution of Foxtail Millet

Kenji Fukunaga, Makoto Kawase

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: center of diversity; crop evolution, domestication; genetic differentiation; phylogeny

Online: 12 December 2023 (07:49:46 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0942.v1

Population Genetic Structure of a Viviparous Sand Lizard, the Phrynocephalus forsythii in the Tarim Basin, Xinjiang of China

Jiabao Duan, Luoxue Jiang, Tianying Chen, Wen Zhong, Wei Zhao, Yue Qi, Penghui Guo, You Li

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Phrynocephalus forsythii; microsatellite; genetic diversity; population structure

Online: 14 November 2023 (15:25:45 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0220.v1

Lily Database: A Comprehensive Genomic Resource for the Liliaceae Family

Manosh Kumar Biswas, Sathish kumar Natarajan, Dhiman Biswas, Jewel Howlader, Jong-In Park, Ill-Sup Nou

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: Genetic diversity; Germplasm; molecular markers; transcription factors; DEGs; genes.

Online: 4 October 2023 (09:03:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0101.v1

Navigating the Path to Success: Insights for Aspiring Female Leaders in Academia

Wafa Hozien

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: female; women; academia; higher education; leadership; gender equality; diversity

Online: 2 August 2023 (02:26:53 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1578.v1

Genetic Diversity Analysis of Guangxi Kumquat (Fortunella Swing) Germplasm Using SRAP Molecular Markers

Binghao Liu, Ping Ding, Rongchun Ye, Yi Li, Shanhan Ou, Alessandra Gentile, Xianfeng Ma, Ziiu Deng

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: Guangxi kumquat; Germplasm resources; Diversity; SRAP markers; Genetic analysis

Online: 23 May 2023 (05:06:39 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0295.v1

Genetic Diversity of Schistosoma Haematobium in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

Rabecca Tembo, Panji Nkhoma, Mildred Zulu, Florence Mwaba, John Yabe, Hikabasa Halwiindi, Moses Kamwela, King S. Nalubamba, Chummy S. Sikasunge, Andrew M. Phiri

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Urinary schistosomiasis; Schistosoma haematobium; sub-Saharan Africa; Genetic Diversity

Online: 22 March 2022 (04:25:24 CET)

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Shifting Our Value System Beyond Citations for a More Equitable Future

Sarah Davies, Hollie Putnam, Tracy Ainsworth, Julia Baum, Colleen Bove, Sarah Crosby, Isabelle Côté, Anne Duplouy, Robinson Fulweiler, Alyssa Griffin, Torrance Hanley, Tessa Hill, Adriana Humanes, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Anna Metaxas, Laura Parker, Hanny Rivera, Nyssa Silbiger, Nicola Smith, Ana Spalding, Nikki Traylor-Knowles, Brooke Weigel, Rachel Wright, Amanda Bates

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: mentorship; citations; bias; sexism; racism; equity; diversity; inclusion; wellbeing

Online: 22 February 2021 (16:17:45 CET)

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