Blueberry bruise non-destructive detection based on hyperspectral information fusion combined with multi-strategy improved Beluga Whale Optimization algorithm

IntroductionMechanical damage significantly reduces the market value of fruits, making the early detection of such damage a critical aspect of agricultural management.This study focuses on the early detection of mechanical damage in blueberries (variety: Sapphire) through a non-destructive method.MethodsThe proposed method integrates hyperspectral

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Factors affecting hand hygiene practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Zimbabwean population: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Practicing hand hygiene is recommended as one of the key preventive measures for reducing the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious agents.However, it is often not practiced frequently enough or correctly by the public.We aimed to identify barriers to and facilitators of hand hygiene in the Zimbabwean population during t

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