Studying grain color diversity in the barley collection of VIR by A. Y. Glagoleva, L. A. Novokreschenov, O. Y. Shoeva, O. N. Kovaleva, E. K. Khlestkina

“…Dark color of barley grain (Hordeum vulgare L.) can be caused by the synthesis and accumulation of two types of polyphenolic pigments – anthocyanins and melanins, which perform important functions in plant life, participating in the regulation of growth and development, and protecting plants from adverse environmental conditions. …”
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Participation, promotion, and practices of the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd)- implementing schools in localizing sustainable development goals by Ernesto L. Bastida, Jr., Robbie Jan Vincent T. Buelo, Fatima G. Tabia, Rudy Bhonne R. De Lara, Jerbert M. Abargos, Catherine S. Oliquino

“…Participants also highlighted the relevance of reading intervention programs to make learners functionally literate. Both quantitative and qualitative data results manifested a convergence, which means that IPEd teachers have a commendable goal orientation and high commitment to empowering the Indigenous Peoples by making them active participants and contributors to the attainment of SDGs.…”
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Investigating the Impact of Chlorogenic Acid Content and Cellulose Nanoparticles on Sunflower Protein-Based Emulsions and Films by Andresa Gomes, Lais Brito Cangussu, Rosiane Lopes Cunha, Leandro Soares de Oliveira, Adriana Silva Franca, Ana Letícia Rodrigues Costa

“…The findings provide insights into developing sustainable, active packaging with antioxidant functionality and reduced environmental impact, opening new avenues for applications in food and other sectors requiring eco-friendly materials.…”
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Development and Investigation into the Psychometric Properties of the Troy Sleep Scale by Erhan Akıncı, Nurullah Bolat, Şükrü Alperen Korkmaz, Çetin Toraman

“…The item analyses conducted in line with the IRT proved that the scale items provided a high level of information and functioned together with the answer set. The correlation between the TSS and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was analyzed for criterion-referenced validity, yielding a correlation of 0.73. …”
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PD-L2 Expression in Breast Cancer Promotes Tumor Development and Progression by Yuling Sun, Jie Yang, Yachun Chen, Yundi Guo, Jian Xiong, Xuqin Guo, Yawen Zhang, Li Gu, Min Tong, Weipeng Wang, Jing Sun

“…Our findings demonstrated that knockdown of PD-L2 suppressed tumor growth, providing novel insights into important biological functions.…”
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A study of traveling wave solutions and modulation instability in the (3+1)-dimensional Sakovich equation employing advanced analytical techniques by Jamshad Ahmad, Maham Hameed, Zulaikha Mustafa, Farah Pervaiz, Muhammad Nadeem, Yahya Alsayaad

“…These solutions have been thoroughly verified with Mathematica and include a wide variety of mathematical functions such as trigonometric hyperbolic and exponential forms. …”
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Investigating the role of starch in the structuring of meat alternatives from mung bean and pea protein isolates via heat-induced gelation by Mohammad Affan Baig, Hussein Mostafa, Nilushni Sivapragasam, Raouf Aslam, Weibiao Zhou, Sajid Maqsood

“…In the present study, starch, protein, and oil concentrations were optimized for the formulation of meat alternative (MA) using response surface methodology (RSM).MethodsProtein isolates of mung bean and pea protein, & corn starch were used along with sunflower oil to formulate meat alternatives using heat-induced gelation. The protein functionality of mungbean protein isolate (MBPI) and pea protein isolate (PPI) were analyzed. …”
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Comparative intrafollicular and plasma iron, ferritin, and transferrin concentrations in cycling mares by Katiuska Satué, Esterina Fazio, Gemma Velasco-Martinez, Cristina Cravana, Deborah La Fauci, Pietro Medica

“…These results provide new scientific insights into the status of follicle Fe, suggesting its involvement in normal ovarian functions in mares.…”
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Artificial Intelligence and Artistic Imagination: Revisiting the Cultural Economy of Industrial Revolutions by Octavian-Dragomir Jora, Mihaela Iacob, Vlad I. Roșca, Mihai-Răzvan Nedelcu, Alexandru Florin Preda, Matei-Ștefan Nedef

“…The economics of culture, notwithstanding its deeply rooted epistemological fragilities – “pricing the pricelessness” of masterpieces or fitting artistry into “production functions” –, is in greater distress when asked to predict how tech sense will affect human sensibility. …”
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Enhanced cartilage repair using gelatin methacryloyl hydrogels combined with icariin and magnesium-doped bioactive glass by Shiyao Liao, Kai Zhou, Yao Kang, Tingxiao Zhao, Yicheng Lin, Jun Lv, Danjie Zhu

“…These results indicate that the synergistic combination of GelMA, Mg-BG, and ICA not only improves the scaffold’s mechanical support but also enhances its biological functionality, offering a promising strategy for cartilage repair. …”
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Melatonin in the regulation of human life and its role in development pathology by A. V. Shilova, N. I. Ananyeva, N. Yu. Safonova, L. V. Lukina

“…Regarding the neuroprotective properties of melatonin, it should be noted its effectiveness in age-related diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, vascular diseases) Conclusion: Melatonin can be considered as a unique bioregulator, adaptogen and stabilizer of the whole organism and, in particular, the functions of the central nervous system. It has been proven that disruption of melatonin metabolism leads to various neurological and mental disorders.…”
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Fungal corneal ulcer complicated by endophthalmitis: clinical and laboratory diagnostics, treatment tactics by L. A. Kovaleva, G. I. Krichevskaya, P. V. Maкarov, A. O. Petrova, S. V. Flora, I. D. Zyurnyayeva, A. E. Andryushi, O. I. Markelova

“…Conservative therapy and total penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) helped retain the eye in 13 out of 15 patients (86.7 %) and partially restore the visual functions.Conclusion. Rapid laboratory diagnosis of ophthalmomycosis using PCR offers an advantage over the culturing technique: the results are ready within 2.5 hours instead of 10-14 days (culture method); it is highly sensitive and allows identifying the fungi not only in the tissue of the removed cornea, but also in the сorneal scrapings. …”
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Atroposelective Synthesis of Biaryl N‐Oxides via Cu‐Catalyzed De Novo Heteroaromatic N‐Oxide Ring Formation by Ke Ma, Ting Qi, Lei Hu, Chen Chen, Wan Wang, Jun‐Long Li, Cheng Peng, Gu Zhan, Bo Han

“…Despite their importance, synthesizing these chiral compounds is challenging, necessitating chiral starting materials or resolution processes. Catalytic strategies rely on the functionalization of heteroaromatic N‐oxide compounds, leading to products with a relatively limited skeletal diversity. …”
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A comprehensive review of methylene blue dye adsorption on activated carbon from edible fruit seeds: A case study on kinetics and adsorption models by Safaa Talib Al-Asadi, Zainab Haider Mussa, Fouad Fadhil Al-Qaim, Hesam Kamyab, Haider Falih Shamikh Al-Saedi, Issa Farhan Deyab, Nisreen Jawad Kadhim

“…This study provides a comprehensive examination of isothermal models, kinetic models, and thermodynamic functions. The phenomenon of adsorption, along with its relationship to surface area and pH, is also investigated. …”
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Investigation of Thermoelectric Properties in Altermagnet RuO₂ by Jun Liu, Chunmin Ning, Xiao Liu, Sicong Zhu, Shuling Wang

“…An altermagnet, characterized by its distinctive magnetic properties, may hold potential applications in diverse fields such as magnetic materials, spintronics, data storage, and quantum computing. …”
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Perceptions of Wood Flooring: Insights from Croatian Consumers and Wood Experts by Andreja Pirc Barčić, Kristina Klarić, Manja Kitek Kuzman, Alen Mijoč, Ivana Perić, Petra Grošelj

“…Consumer preferences in interior design are increasingly shaped by sustainability, aesthetics, and functionality. Wood flooring, valued for its natural appeal and durability, remains a preferred option, yet little research has explored perceptions specific to the Croatian market. …”
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Prevalence of Suicidality in Patients of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder with Depression and without Depression: A Cross-sectional Study by Zaira Iqbal, Kushagra Varma, Jai Singh, Mohammad Aleem Siddiqui, Abdul Qadir Jilani

“…Additionally, the chronic and refractory nature of OCD symptoms can contribute to increased levels of stress and impairment in daily functioning, leading to further negative emotional states and a greater risk of developing depression.…”
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CFD modelling and simulation of anaerobic digestion reactors for energy generation from organic wastes: A comprehensive review by Muhammad Usman Farid, Indiana A. Olbert, Andreas Bück, Abdul Ghafoor, Guangxue Wu

“…Anaerobic digestion (AD) has been recognized as one of the most viable options for the treatment of a wide range of waste materials. Complex structure of wastes is safely broken down to destroy pollutants and pathogens. …”
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A novel MRI-based deep learning imaging biomarker for comprehensive assessment of the lenticulostriate artery-neural complex by Yan Song, Yunlong Jin, Jianguo Wei, Jiajia Wang, Zhong Zheng, Ying Wang, Ru Zeng, Weiping Lu, Bingcang Huang

“…Conclusions Deep learning features extracted from the basal ganglia nuclei effectively reflect cerebrovascular and neurological functions and reveal the damage status of the LSA. …”
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Current State of Knowledge, Impact on Work Productivity and Treatment Methods by Aleksandra Dudek, Aleksandra Sadowska, Aleksandra Welkier, Adam Sobiński, Joanna Miśkiewicz, Patrycja Pietrusińska, Jakub Moder, Anna Dziewierz, Paula Kwaśniewska, Patrycja Śliwa-Tytko

“…At a societal level, OSA leads to a reduced productivity levels caused by impaired cognitive functions and absenteeism and an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. …”
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