Protective Effect of Fenugreek Supplementation against Mercury Toxicity on Sperm Parameters, Serum Testosterone and Testicular Tissue in the Rat by Jalal A. Karim, Karim R. Hamad

“…Group I: control, Group II: Rats received drinking water contained HgCl2 100 mg/L ad libitum, Group III: Rats received drinking water contained HgCl2 100 mg/L ad libitum, and fenugreek (F1) 0.75 mg/kg/day orally by gavage, Group IV: Rats received drinking water contained HgCl2 100 mg/L ad libitumand fenugreek (F2) 1.5 mg/kg/day orally by gavage. …”
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Selection of the configuration of the cross-section of a multi-flue stacks with four inner flues of different diameters by A. M. Gribkov, K. M. Mirsalikhov, N. D. Chichirova

“…Despite the widespread use of single-flue stacks, due to the possibility of increasing the rise of flue gases into the atmosphere due to the close location of individual flues in a common shell and ensuring the high reliability of this shell by isolating it from flue gases, multi-flue stacks are increasingly being used. …”
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Three-dimensional stagnation point motion of bioconvection nanofluid via moving stretching sheet with convective and anisotropic slip condition by Nune Pratyusha, Nainaru Tarakaramu, Suresh Babu R, V.K. Somasekhar Srinivas, Furqan Ahmad, M. Waqas, Barno Abdullaeva, Manish Gupta

“…The current article deals with the SM of a NFs on a 3D moving surface containing bioconvection, microorganisms, and convective conditions over anisotropic slip. …”
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Fermentation-enabled wellness foods: A fresh perspective by Huan Xiang, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse, Geoffrey I.N. Waterhouse, Chun Cui, Zheng Ruan

“…In addition, the health-promoting benefits of fermented foods are attracting increasingly attention. The microorganisms contained in many common fermented foods can serve as “microfactories” to generate nutrients and bioactives with specific nutritional and health functionalities. …”
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Effect of dietary Cucurbita pepo extract on performance, hemato-immunological parameters, immune-related gene expression and bacterial resistance in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus myk... by Kaveh Vakili, Amir Eghbal Khajehrahimi, Behnam Salimi, Shapour Kakoolaki, Arman Ghorbanzadeh

“…The highest hematocrit and hemoglobin contents were associated with the diet containing 4 % CPE. Similarly, dietary 4 % of CPE effectively increased lysozyme activity, and immunoglobulin content compared to the control diet. …”
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Research Progress on Catalytic Conversion of Lignin to Chemicals by Xuezhi ZENG, Wenyu WANG, Minxian HUO, Yi QI, Xueqing QIU, Xuliang LIN, Yanlin QIN

“…Currently, lignin is primarily used for combustion to generate process heat. …”
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Quality Parameters and Antioxidant Activity, Phenolic Compounds, Sensory Properties of Functional Yogurt with Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Peel Powder by Zuhal Okcu, Filiz Yangılar

“…In the current study, four different types of yogurt were produced as control samples (no MPP added) and 1, 2, and 3% melon peel powder (MPP1, MPP2, and MPP3). …”
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Development of recipes and technologies for producing functional desserts using sea buckthorn fruits by S. O. Nekrasova, A. V. Komarov

“…This fact determines the need to increase the content of nutrients in desserts and reduce their energy component. …”
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Empirical lessons regarding contraception in a protracted refugee setting: A descriptive study from Maela camp on the Thai-Myanmar border 1996 - 2015. by Somjet Srikanok, Daniel M Parker, Amber L Parker, Tracey Lee, Aung Myat Min, Pranee Ontuwong, Saw Oo Tan, Supachai Sirinonthachai, Rose McGready

“…The lessons learned from this setting may be valuable given the current global refugee crisis.…”
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Lithologically constrained velocity–density relationships and vertical stress gradients in the North Alpine Foreland Basin, SE Germany by P. Obermeier, F. Duschl, M. C. Drews

“…In SE Germany, the North Alpine Foreland Basin (NAFB) is a well-studied sedimentary basin, which was extensively explored for oil and gas in the last century and which is currently explored and exploited for deep geothermal energy. …”
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Evaluating Dietary Red Lentil Screenings on Performance, Antioxidant Status, Caecal Environment, and Intestinal Morphometric Features in Rabbits by Gianluca Pugliese, Caterina Losacco, Letizia Passantino, Giovanni Lentini, Maria M. Cavalluzzi, Michele Schiavitto, Simona Tarricone, Vito Laudadio, Vincenzo Tufarelli

“…However, significant differences were found in the meat fatty acid profile, where both RLS5 and RLS10 groups showed reduced C18:0 percentage and higher MUFA content owing to an increase in C18:1 n-9; moreover, RLS5 showed a significant increase in C16:1 trans. …”
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CONFRONTATION AND MUTUAL REFLECTION OF TWO WORLDS IN “THE GRASS DANCER” BY SUSAN POWER by Oksana G. Shostak

“…We have a desire to separate the indigenous tradition from the broad American, in particular, Anglo-American and recognize Indian writing as a component of the multicultural paradigm. Currently, there is a noticeable confrontation between two camps of literary critics: one of them is oriented to European literary theories and believes that they should form the basis of literary interpretations of indigenous writers’ works; another wing is determined by the need to clarify the peculiarities of the literary paradigm of “Indian realism” in the context of a globalized society taking into account new literary models of the perception of ethnic minorities. …”
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Effect of Rare Earth Content on Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of HRB400 Steel by Chen　Hao, Sun　Yibin, Xie　Qingmin, Liu　Xiaolong, Zhang　Cunshuai, Peng　Zhixian, Cheng　Zhaoyang, Liu　Jing

“…As the rare earth content increases， the corrosion resistance of the steel gradually improves， with the optimal performance observed in the steel containing 0.01% rare earth elements.…”
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Friction in Oil-Lubricated Rolling–Sliding Contacts with Technical and High-Performance Thermoplastics by Ferdinand Schmid, Thomas Lohner, Karsten Stahl

“…Oil lubrication allows for their usage in high-power-transmission applications, such as gears. The current design guidelines for thermoplastic gears lack reliable estimates for the coefficient of friction of oil-lubricated rolling–sliding contacts. …”
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Strategies and Methodologies for Improving Toughness of Starch Films by Yiwen Yang, Jun Fu, Qingfei Duan, Huifang Xie, Xinyi Dong, Long Yu

“…Starch films have attracted increasing attention due to their biodegradability, edibility, and potential use as animal feed from post-products. …”
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Ergothioneine Circulation in Mushroom Cultivation Using Food Waste Recycling by Ryota Kataoka, Ami Nigaki, Babla Shingha Barua, Ko Yamashita

“…Current food production systems generate and incinerate significant amounts of organic waste, which increases costs and energy consumption. …”
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Determination of selection criteria for yield traits to improve okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) breeding in Indonesia by H. A. Reswari, M. Syukur, A. W. Ritonga, W. Nurcholis

“…Moench, commonly known as okra, is increasingly cultivated in Indonesia due to its recognition as a functional food source. …”
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Advanced Computer Vision Techniques for Accurate Measurement in Unmanned Mobile Robots by Bharathi V, Natraj N A, Gopinath S, Kiruthikaa R

“…This study is gaining increasing attention as researchers aim to develop tools that automate visual tasks and replicate human visual awareness. …”
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Physiochemical characterization of dried bamboo leaf powder and its utilisation in the development of value-added products by Sareen Rabisha, Sibian Mandeep Singh

“…Physiochemical characteristics of the powder from dried leaves and the finished product were determined, namely moisture content, protein, fat, ash constitution, and sensory characteristics, according to A.O.A.C. standard procedures. Bamboo leaves contain bioactive molecules in the form of phenolics and flavonoids, providing antioxidant and functionality to make them match increasing trends towards health-focused and sustainable food production. …”
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Green cosmeceuticals: design and evaluation of environmentally-friendly sunscreens with Vaccinium varingiaefolium leaf bioactives by Kosasih Kosasih, Ana Yulyana, Cynthia Dewi

“…Aim: The increasing consumer demand for safer, eco-friendly sunscreens has propelled research toward natural, plant-based ingredients with photoprotective properties. …”
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