Sustainable thermal buffering of microencapsulated bio-phase change materials through an engineered biochar dopant by Dimberu G. Atinafu, Ji Yong Choi, Jihee Nam, Beom Yeol Yun, Sumin Kim

“…However, the low thermal transport and thermal stability of bulk PCMs, as well as the expensive and complex synthesis of additive materials, hinder their large-scale utilization. In this study, food-waste-derived engineered biochar (FW) is produced via slow pyrolysis to improve the thermal properties of a microencapsulated bio-PCM (B28). …”
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Substrate system outperforms water-culture systems for hydroponic strawberry production by George Kerrigan Hutchinson, Lan Xuan Nguyen, Zilfina Rubio Ames, Krishna Nemali, Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi

“…Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) are a globally cultivated fruit crop known for their economic significance and versatility in both fresh markets and processed food industries. Their high consumer demand and market value contribute to substantial profitability for producers. …”
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Retention in the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa: a qualitative analysis using self-determination theory by Shane A Norris, Stephen Lye, Catherine E Draper, Nosibusiso Tshetu, Nokuthula Nkosi

“…Issues related to controlled motivation comprised challenges of staying in contact, financial incentives and food, health services provided and other incentives. …”
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Long-chain chlorinated paraffins (LCCPs) exposure induces apoptosis in primary chicken embryo hepatocytes through oxidative stress by Haochu Deng, Yezi Taishi, Guoxia Wang, Yuebing Kong, Ruoting Zhang, Xin Zheng

“…Recently, their environmental impact has escalated, exacerbating challenges in animal husbandry and contributing to pollution from the food industry, which poses certain risks to animal growth and development. …”
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A comprehensive review of AI-based collagen valorization: Recent trends, innovations in extraction, and applications by Arthi Srinivasan, Arun Gupta, Vigneswaran Narayanamurthy

“…Collagen, constituting approximately 30 % of total body proteins, is a critical structural protein with extensive applications in biomedical, cosmetic, and food industries. Despite its importance, large volumes of collagen-rich organic waste generated by meat, leather, and seafood industries remain underutilized, leading to significant environmental challenges. …”
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Reconstruction of climatic events from the 16th century in Transylvania: interdisciplinary analysis based on historical sources by Ovidiu Răzvan Gaceu, Tudor Caciora, Ștefan Baias, Cezar Morar, Mihai Dudaș, Marius Stupariu, Maria Maxim

“…These extreme climatic events profoundly affected society, contributing to food shortages and increased mortality from starvation and diseases (especially the plague). …”
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Prevalence of nutritional anemia and its risk factors in children under five in the Gaza Strip by Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi

“…Different risk factors including the child’s and family characteristics, and the consumption of some of food items were associated with a high prevalence of anemia. …”
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Development of a psychological frailty index: results from the China health and retirement longitudinal study by Jinlong Zhao, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Daniel Fernández, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas

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Grain sizes of sand substrates significantly influence the growth, survival, digestive enzyme profiles, and gut histology of sandfish (Holothuria scabra Jaeger 1833) juveniles duri... by Sari Budi Moria Sembiring, Rarastoeti Pratiwi, Suwarno Hadisusanto, Ketut Mahardika, Haryanti Haryanti, Jhon Harianto Hutapea

“…Small sand grain sizes as the substrate are ideal for growing juvenile sandfish by optimizing the enzyme activities and allowing villi to absorb more food.…”
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24-epibrassinolide regulates oxytetracycline-induced phytotoxicity and its detoxification mechanism by Suya Chen, Shanshan Zhou, Xuan Xuan, Lili Niu, Lu Zhao, Jingjie Guo, Dongmei Xu

“…Oxytetracycline (OTC), a crop-absorbable antibiotic, poses a health risk to humans through the food chain. Conversely, 24-epibrassinolide (EBL), a plant growth hormone, mitigates the toxic effects of various pollutants on plants. …”
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Influence of Process on the Formation of Main Taste Substances and Quality of Chuanhong Congou Black Tea by Jing HU, Bo DUAN, Zhiwei HE, Lei LIAO, Jiahui DU, Na LIU, Gang CHENG, Yang YE

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Do wolframin, P-glycoprotein, and GRP78/BiP cooperate to alter the response of L1210 cells to endoplasmic reticulum stress or drug sensitivity? by Simona Kurekova, Lucia Pavlikova, Mario Seres, Viera Bohacova, Jana Spaldova, Albert Breier, Zdena Sulova

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3-Acetyldeoxynivalenol induces pyroptosis in leydig cells via METTL3-mediated N6-methyladenosine modification of NLRP3 by Yangyun Wang, Chaoliang Shi, Wei Jiao, Xiaoxiang Wan

“…3-acetyldeoxynivalenol (3-ADON), an acetylated derivative of deoxynivalenol, is a prevalent contaminant found in food products contaminated with mycotoxins. While the toxicological effects of 3-ADON on human and animal health are well-documented, its specific impact on the reproductive system remains underexplored. …”
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The Impact of Domestic Roles on Girls' Academic Performance in English in Maziba Sub-County Kabale District. by Mwesigye, Fred

“…Decisionmaking power is a proxy of empowerment along with a few other proxies to investigate the effect of credit programs on women, women have limited role in household decision-making limited access and control over household resources (physical and financial assets), low level of individual assets, heavy domestic workloads, restricted mobility and inadequate knowledge and skills that leading to women's vulnerability, despite their tremendous contribution to food production and well-being for the household, rural women are underestimated in development strategies, women's participation in household decision-making. can automatically increase the overall status of women and as well as make them empowered, women have been considered as a docile daughter, a complacent wife and a dependent mother. …”
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The Effect of Banana Bacteria Wilt on The Socio-Economic Welfare of Farmers in Ruhinda Sub-County Rukungiri District . by Tayebwa, Rameka

“…The study results on importance of banana production in Ruhinda sub-county Rukungiri district indicated that, the highest number of the respondents mentioned food security while the least number of the respondents mentioned source of mulch for maintaining and improving soil fertility. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Flooding on Agricultural Lands in Kaharo Sub-County of Kabale District South Western Uganda. by Nyakiti, Dorcas Awino

“…Loss of life (52) was the major effect of flooding on agricultural lands in Kaharo sub county Kabale district (Table 4.2), 49% of the respondents recorded that damage to crops and food supplies were the effects of flooding in an area whereas 46% of the respondents mentioned that Famine was also an effect of flooding due to destruction of crops and other agricultural lands. …”
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Alcoholism in Families and Children Welfare in Kabale Municipality, Uganda. by Gumisirjza, Hillary

“…The study findings reported that alcohol usage negatively affects the welfare of Families through domestic violence, and loss of responsibility on families most of the people involved in alcohol have lost responsibility for families such as providing scholastic materials, and food. The study findings further showed the possible strategies for mitigating maternal alcohol abuse where it was reported that it can be mitigated by providing support through education. …”
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Cash Flow Management Utilization and Performance of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda: A Case Study of Selected Business Enterprises in Kitumba Sub-county Kabale District. by Twongyeirwe, Marion

“…Both interview and questionnaire methods were used to collect data from primary and secondary sources and the study findings indicated The importance of cash flow management Utilization in SMEs in Kitumba Sub-county Kabale district and the point that cash flow management utilization increases the Market for inputs and outputs, Also on the Self-employment. and increase Food production, Cash flow management utilization challenges where discussed and On Limited Business skills. …”
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The Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District Uganda. by Muchunguzi, Christine

“…Poor agricultural production was identified to be the greatest effect of climate change since it harms the n: national economy. too, with increases in food prices leading to an unstable macro economy. …”
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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Development of Small Holder Farmers: A Case Study of Rushoroza Kabale District. by Byamukama, Hillary

“…The study findings indicated that there were contributions of tea growing to welfare they included; poverty alleviation, food security, illiteracy level, financial support, capital base, collateral security, and illiteracy level. …”
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