Optimization of photocatalytic degradation of Eriochrome Black T from aqueous solution using TiO2-biochar composite by Mohammednur Abdu, Solomon Tibebu, Saeideh Babaee, Abebe Worku, Titus A.M. Msagati, Jemal Fito Nure

“…The photocatalytic performance was optimized under UV light using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with a Central Composite Design (CCD). Key variables, including initial pH (3–11), dye concentration (10–50 mg/L), photocatalyst dosage (0.5–2.5 g/L), and irradiation time (30–150 min), were assessed. …”
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Alteration of the gut microbiota’s composition and metabolic output correlates with COVID-19-like severity in obese NASH hamsters by Valentin Sencio, Nicolas Benech, Cyril Robil, Lucie Deruyter, Séverine Heumel, Arnaud Machelart, Thierry Sulpice, Antonin Lamazière, Corinne Grangette, François Briand, Harry Sokol, François Trottein

“…The gut-to-lung axis is critical during viral infections of the respiratory tract, and a change in the gut microbiota’s composition might have a critical role in disease severity. …”
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Defining critical quality attributes and composition parameters for burn wound dressings: Antibiotic-anesthetic films as a model by María Florencia Sanchez, Laura Carolina Luciani-Giacobbe, Fiamma Barbieri, María Eugenia Olivera

“…The aim was to establish the influence of critical composition and process parameters and optimize the formula.First, the quality target product profile was defined, and critical quality attributes were identified. …”
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Composite dietary antioxidant index mediates the effect of epilepsy on psychiatric disorders: results from NHANES 2013–2018 by Xingyan He, Xingyan He, Zhiling Li, Haotian Wu, Haotian Wu, Lifen Wang, Yuxin Zhang

“…In this study, the t-test and chi-square tests or one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed for the analysis of continuous and categorical variables, respectively. Restricted cubic splines (RCSs) with four knots were employed to investigate the linear relationship and trend between the Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index (CDAI) and epilepsy and psychiatric disorders, respectively. …”
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Bacterial Community Composition and Prevalence of <i>Aeromonas dhakensis</i> in Four Tilapia Freshwater Aquaculture Systems in Malaysia by Sook Ling Lim, Suat Moi Puah, Siti Nursyuhada Baharudin, Nur Insyirah Mohd Razalan, Kieng Soon Hii, Wei Ching Khor, Yen Ching Lim, Kyaw Thu Aung, Kek Heng Chua, Po Teen Lim, Chui Pin Leaw

“…This study aimed to investigate the microbial community composition across four distinct tilapia farming systems and assess associated water physicochemical parameters, with a focus on detecting the presence of <i>A. dhakensis</i> and elucidating its environmental associations. …”
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Effects of soil water on fungal community composition along elevational gradients on the northern slope of the Central Kunlun Mountains by Yongguang Zhang, Yongguang Zhang, Chaonan Li, Zhihao Zhang, Chenhong Li, Bo Zhang, Hongchen Jiang, Waqar Islam, Xiangzhen Li, Fanjiang Zeng

“…Similarly, the impact of Veg on soil fungal community composition exhibited a comparable pattern. The null model analysis revealed that homogeneous selection and dispersal limitation dominated the soil fungal community assembly at elevations lower than 2,448 m and higher than 2,746 m, respectively. …”
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Body composition parameters in initial CT imaging of mechanically ventilated trauma patients: Single‐centre observational study by Hans‐Jonas Meyer, Tihomir Dermendzhiev, Michael Hetz, Georg Osterhoff, Christian Kleber, Timm Denecke, Jeanette Henkelmann, Robert Werdehausen, Gunther Hempel, Manuel F. Struck

“…The analysis included CT‐derived body composition parameters based upon whole‐body trauma CT as prognostic variables for 30‐day mortality, intensive care unit length of stay (ICU LOS) and mechanical ventilation duration. …”
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Changes in the Fatty Acid Composition of Vegetable Oils Affect the Feeding Behavior, Feed Preference, and Thermoregulatory Responses of Sheep by Évyla Layssa G. Andrade, José M. Pereira Filho, Kevily Henrique de O. S. de Lucena, Yuri C. S. Barreto, Ronaldo L. Oliveira, Bonifácio B. de Sousa, Antônio Fernando de M. Vaz, Juliana Paula F. de Oliveira, Mozart A. Fonseca, Leilson R. Bezerra

“…Including CNSL with vegetable oils with different FA compositions did not affect physiological and thermographic variables. …”
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The role of body composition, cardiometabolic parameters, and resting substrate oxidation in protecting against metabolic syndrome in adolescents with obesity by Mattia D’Alleva, Mattia D’Alleva, Stefano Lazzer, Stefano Lazzer, Maria De Martino, Lara Mari, Lara Mari, Enrico Rejc, Enrico Rejc, Simone Zaccaron, Simone Zaccaron, Simone Zaccaron, Jacopo Stafuzza, Jacopo Stafuzza, Miriam Isola, Adele Bondesan, Diana Caroli, Francesca Frigerio, Laura Abbruzzese, Enrica Ventura, Alessandro Sartorio

“…These findings underscore the importance of incorporating metabolic and body composition variables into MetS risk models and support the promotion of targeted interventions, such as endurance and resistance training, to address modifiable risk factors and reduce the likelihood of developing MetS.…”
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Assessment of Microbial and Nutritional compositions of Fermented Plantain flour across the three Senatorial districts in Ogun State, Nigeria by Osiyemi, E. O., Okoh, O. A., Akindele, S. T., Raufu, T. T., Obafebi, T. O.

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Dietary vitamin D intake and changes in body composition over three years in older adults with metabolic syndrome by Héctor Vázquez-Lorente, Jiaqi Ni, Nancy Babio, Ana García-Arellano, Dora Romaguera, J. Alfredo Martínez, Ramon Estruch, Vicente Martín Sánchez, Josep Vidal, Montserrat Fitó, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, Jadwiga Konieczna, Diego Martinez-Urbistondo, Rosa Casas, Marcos García-Fernández, Romina Paula Olbeyra, Alice Chaplin, M. Angeles Zulet, Jordi Salas-Salvadó

“…Data on dietary vitamin D intake was assessed using a validated 143-item food frequency questionnaire. Body composition variables (total body weight (kg), total fat mass (%), total lean mass (%), muscle-to-fat mass ratio, visceral adipose tissue (kg), and android-to-gynoid fat ratio) were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. …”
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Decadal changes in phytoplankton functional composition in the Eastern English Channel: possible upcoming major effects of climate change by Z. Hubert, A. P. Louchart, A. P. Louchart, K. Robache, A. Epinoux, C. Gallot, C. Gallot, V. Cornille, V. Cornille, M. Crouvoisier, S. Monchy, L. F. Artigas

“…The phytoplankton functional composition was addressed by automated “pulse-shape recording” flow cytometry, coupled with the analysis of environmental variables over the last decade (2012–2022). …”
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WEATHER INFLUENCE ON THE ACCUMULATION AND CONTENT OF ASCORBIC ACID IN PEACH FRUITS by J. S. Abilfazova

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Longer time after bariatric surgery and sedentary leisure modify anthropometric parameters, body composition and sarcopenic obesity markers in women by Luzia Hintze, Danilo Silva, Josiane Bianchini, Rafaela Dada, Jessica McNeil, Nelson Nardo Junior

“…It is a cross-sectional study involving 42 women divided into two groups according to the time since BS and two groups according to PAL. Anthropometric variables, body composition, and sarcopenic obesity markers were assessed. …”
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Body composition changes in resistance-trained adults Following 8-Weeks of supplementation with a combination of plant protein and creatine monohydrate by Joesi M. Krieger, Kevin F. Holley, Alex C. Schrautemeier, James L. Tice, Joshua Iannotti, Anthony M. Hagele, Connor J. Gaige, Wyatt B. McLaughlin, Ralf Jäger, Chad M. Kerksick

“…There were no significant differences between groups for any other body composition variables.Conclusion All groups experienced favorable body composition changes over time, with no major differences between protein sources. …”
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Body size, richness, and abundance of Staphylinidae unaffected by landscape composition and cropping system in a push–pull maize system in Kenya by Nina Garcia Devine, Tim Luttermoser, Katja Poveda

“…We found no effect of landscape composition or local management on body size, richness, or abundance of rove beetles. …”
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Comparison of Hip Abductor Muscle Composition and Its Age-Related Alterations Between Female Patients with Unilateral and Bilateral Osteoarthritis of the Hip by Tadashi Yasuda, Satoshi Ota, Sadaki Mitsuzawa, Shinnosuke Yamashita, Yoshihiro Tsukamoto, Hisataka Takeuchi, Eijiro Onishi

“…The cross-sectional area ratio of the individual composition to the total muscle was calculated. Correlation coefficients were calculated to determine associations between age and muscle composition variables. …”
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Association of Pro-Healthy Diet Index and Non-Healthy Diet Index with Body Composition: Baseline Results from Cohort Study by Nafise Davoudzadeh, Seyed Jalil Masoumi, Mehran Nouri, Zahra Sohrabi

“…Out of 4550 participants, 3380 were included in this study. Body composition was obtained from cohort database. PHDI and NHDI were calculated by a 113-item food frequency questionnaire.The association of PHDI and NHDI with body composition was assessed depending on the type of variable using regression methods along with the adjustment of confounders.Results: There was a positive association between PHDI and body fat mass (coef.=1.04; CI: 0.22-1.86), fat free mass (coef.=1.17; CI: 0.27-2.07), skeletal muscle mass (coef.=0.71; CI: 0.19-1.23), fat free mass index (coef.=0.33; CI: 0.04-0.67), fat mass index (coef.=0.31; CI: 0.01-0.61), and bone mineral content (coef.=0.07; CI: 0.02-0.12). …”
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Decreased muscle percentage and increased fat percentage associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity in males: Insight from body composition and polysomnogram by Yinghui Gao, Libo Zhao, Li Fan, Weimeng Cai, Dong Rui, Zhe Zhao, Tingyu Nie, Tianjiao Li, Xin Xue, Cong Ma, Hongju Xiao, Lin Liu

“…The differences in various indicators (such as body composition) between groups with different severities of OSAS were analyzed, and the correlations between variables are also discussed. …”
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RESEARCH ON SPEED AND PRESSURE CONTROL STRATEGY OF STABLE SWITCH ABOUT FOREPOLING EQUIPMENT by LUAN LiJun, ZHAO HuiMeng, XIE Miao, LIU ZhiXiang

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