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To investigate the quality and safety difference between agricultural standardization bases and small-scale farmers, we carried out a three-year investigation of asparagus from seven production sites of different sizes in Pinghu city, Zhejiang Province, China, from 2021 to 2023. We documented trace elements (Fe, Zn, Mn, and Cu), quality indicators (vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, total sugar, and proteins), and pesticide residues. The evaluation indicated that the quality of asparagus in standardization bases 1-4 was higher than that in small farmer sites 5-7. The detection rate of pesticides in asparagus was 23.81% (15/63), with a low concentration range of 0.001-0.130 mg mL. Low pesticide levels reflect Pinghu's effective green pest control measures. Results showed that the quality and safety of asparagus at the standardization bases are superior to those at small-scale farmer sites, and our findings may inform better management practices for both large-scale and small-scale asparagus farmers.
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Wounds
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Department of Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Ceará, Brazil.
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Objective: To describe the design of the concurrent optical and magnetic stimulation (COMS) therapy Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study for refractory DFUs (MAVERICKS) trial.
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Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 457, Gothenburg, 405 30, Sweden.
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September 2025
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States. Electronic address:
Introduction: Pedestrian safety is a growing concern in the United States transportation sector, with around 7,500 pedestrian crash fatalities reported in the United States in recent years. Pedestrians are at an even higher risk of crashes at night due to limited visibility and alcohol impairment of the drivers or pedestrians. The U.
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September 2025
University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA 01002, USA. Electronic address:
Introduction: Effective driver education for teen drivers is increasingly important, especially as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) become standard in modern vehicles. This study examines driver education programs in the commonwealth of Massachusetts and explores how they are placed to prepare young drivers to understand and safely use ADAS technologies.
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