PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTI-OBESITY POTENTIAL OF VARIOUS EXTRACTS FROM DIOSPYROS MALABARICA WHOLE FRUIT by Fakhar Abbas, Ayoub Rashid Ch, Muhammad Imran Ul Haq, Sadia Haider, Jianping Xu

“…Methodology: Four solvents—methanol, methyl acetate, acetone, and petroleum ether—were selected for extraction optimization. Extracts of both fruit and peel of Diospyros malabarica were prepared using these solvents and analyzed for phytochemical content and biological activities. …”
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A brief review on factors affecting the performance of microbial fuel cell and integration of artificial intelligence by Ritesh Ojha, Jyotilagna Dash, Swati Sucharita Satpathy, Priti Chhanda Ojha, Debabrata Pradhan

“…Innovations in electrode materials, electron transport mechanisms, membrane selectivity, and electrolyte composition are central to improving system efficiency. …”
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Multi-peak light sources can improve the physical and mechanical properties of a zirconia- and diatomite-based dental resin: an in vitro study by Jucivaldo Martins Gonçalves, Thalles Arievo Mota Sales, Cauã Santiago Figueiredo, Rafael Pinto de Mendonça, Jefferson Pires da Silva Júnior, Tânia Mara da Silva, Sérgio Eduardo de Paiva Gonçalves, Hércules Bezerra Dias

“…Conclusion: It can be concluded that the resin composition and the selection of a light-curing unit with a spectrum and power compatible with the composite’s photoinitiator system are essential to optimize the clinical performance and longevity of resin-based restorations. …”
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Development and validation of microwave-assisted extraction for phenolic compound profiling in diverse oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.) sourced from various geographical regions by M Umar Harun, Miguel Palma, Widiastuti Setyaningsih

“…Using the Box-Behnken design and response surface methodology, three primary factors—solvent composition (0–30 % methanol in water), solvent-to-sample ratio (10:1–20:1 mL g−1), and temperature (40–70 °C)—were optimized. …”
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Innovative recyclable pouch in pouch packaging with biodegradable and polyolefin-based films for oxygen and moisture sensitive products by Umm E. Salma, Muhammad Abdul Haq, Syed Arsalan Ali, Syed Muhammad Ghufran Saeed, Shagufta Ishtiyaque, Lubna Mobin, Manal F. Elkhadragy, Basim M. Alohali, Hany M. Yehia

“…This research highlights the potential of biodegradable packaging systems, optimized through material selection and additive incorporation, to enhance food preservation in packaging applications.…”
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Effects of different grain types on nutrient apparent digestibility, glycemic responses, and fecal VFA content in weaned foals by Xinxin Huang, Qian Li, Xuanyue Li, Chao Li, Jiahao Li, Linjiao He, Hongxin Jing, Fan Yang, Xiaobin Li

“…However, nutrient digestibility and glycemic response vary considerably based on grain type, starch content, composition, and structural properties. Optimal grain selection is therefore essential for energy supplementation across developmental stages to sustain growth and performance. …”
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Design of faceted 0D/1D CeO2/ZnO S-scheme heterostructures for solar-driven methanol production by Hazina Charles, Plassidius J. Chengula, Jiyeon Seo, Caroline Sunyong Lee

“…Among the synthesized photocatalysts, the composite with 0.2 mmol CeO2 exhibits the best performance, yielding 111 µmol·g₋1, 176 µmol·g₋1, 311 µmol·g₋1, and 304 µmol·g₋1·h₋1 for H2, CO, CH4, and CH3OH, respectively, with a notable CO2 selectivity of approximately 89 %. …”
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Compatible traits of oleaginous Mucoromycota fungi for lignocellulose-based simultaneous saccharification and fermentation by Cristian Bolaño Losada, Ondrej Slaný, Dana Byrtusová, Boris Zimmermann, Svein Jarle Horn, Achim Kohler, Volha Shapaval

“…Conclusions This study identified beneficial traits of Mucoromycota species for simultaneous saccharification and fermentation using lignocellulose, contributing to an optimal selection for producing lipid-derived second-generation biofuels.…”
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3D-Printed Lightweight Foamed Concrete with Dispersed Reinforcement by Magdalena Rudziewicz, Adam Hutyra, Marcin Maroszek, Kinga Korniejenko, Marek Hebda

“….% improved material flowability and minimized structural defects during printing. Fiber selection, in addition to its impact on mechanical properties, plays a crucial role in determining overall process efficiency. …”
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Antioxidant System Activity in Roots and Shoots of Bean Cultivars in Response to Seed Treatment with Auxin as a Potential Model of Interaction with Endophytic Bacteria by Svetlana Garipova, Viktoriia Matyunina, Aelita Chistoedova, Oksana Markova, Alsu Lubyanova, Oksana Lastochkina, Ekaterina Pedash, Azamat Avalbaev, Lyudmila Pusenkova

“…Creating a model for the optimal dose-dependent interactions between PGPEB and hosts is necessary for understanding the mechanisms of high-precision selection of the inoculant composition to enhance bacterial preparations’ efficacy. …”
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Anthocyanin profiles and color parameters of fourteen grapes and wines from the eastern foot of Helan Mountain in Ningxia by Huawei Chen, Miaomiao Wang, Lijian Zhang, Fuxian Ren, Yutao Li, Yong Chen, Yunqi Liu, Zhenwen Zhang, Qingqing Zeng

“…This study addresses a gap in comparative anthocyanin analysis among cultivars and provides valuable insights for grape growers and winemakers seeking to optimize grape selection for improved wine quality.…”
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METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO EVALUATING BEER AND NON-ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE by M. V. Gernet, E. M. Sevostyanova, O. A. Soboleva, I. L. Kovaleva, I. N. Gribkova

“…Studies of the influence of various physical factors (temperatures in the range of 50–60 °C, UV-radiation), both individually and jointly, on the physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics of packaged water for various experimental versions did not show statistically significant changes in the normalized parameters of the basic salt and microelement composition investigated water during storage. The optimal mode of accelerated «aging» of packaged water at an elevated temperature (up to 60 °C) and UV-radiation was established. …”
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Plant-Driven Effects of Wildflower Strips on Natural Enemy Biodiversity and Pest Suppression in an Agricultural Landscape in Hangzhou, China by Wenhao Hu, Kang Ni, Yu Zhu, Shuyi Liu, Xuhua Shao, Zhenrong Yu, Luyu Wang, Rui Zhang, Meichun Duan, Wenhui Xu

“…Our findings highlight WFS as a precision tool for enhancing pest control through targeted plant selection and trait-mediated interactions. This study advances the understanding of habitat-driven pest regulation, providing a framework for optimizing ecological intensification in agroecosystems.…”
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A Luciferase-Based Approach for Functional Screening of 5′ and 3′ Untranslated Regions of the mRNA Component for mRNA Vaccines by Maria Rubtsova, Yuliana Mokrushina, Dmitry Andreev, Maria Poteshnova, Nikita Shepelev, Mariya Koryagina, Ekaterina Moiseeva, Diana Malabuiok, Yury Prokopenko, Stanislav Terekhov, Aleksander Chernov, Elena Vodovozova, Ivan Smirnov, Olga Dontsova, Alexander Gabibov, Yury Rubtsov

“…<b>Results</b>: The usefulness of the selected UTRs for vaccine development was tested by implicating the full-length coding sequence of SARS-CoV-2 S protein to produce the main immunogen. …”
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Critical aspects of droplet digital reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (ddRT-LAMP) for viral pathogens detection by Kenia Chávez-Ramos, Frida Trejo, Prisciluis Caheri Salas-Navarrete, Eva Ramón-Gallegos, José Esteban Muñoz-Medina, Luis Alvarez-Icaza, Luis F. Olguin, Oscar Pilloni, Laura Oropeza-Ramos

“…The selection of GelGreen® as the fluorescent dye was crucial, as other dyes tested diffused into the oil phase. …”
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Revealing the Influence of Rootstock Choice on Clementine Mandarin Leaves and Peel Volatile Profile by Vasileios Ziogas, Evgenia Panou, Konstantia Graikou, Christos Ganos, Evgenia Ntamposi, Ioanna Chinou

“…This study investigates the impact of rootstock selection on the essential oil (EO) composition of clementine mandarin (<i>Citrus clementina</i> Hort. ex Tan.) var. …”
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Skin Microbiome alterations in heroin users revealed by full-length 16S rRNA sequencing by Ruiyang Tao, Xiang Wang, Xiaoyuan Zhen, Ruocheng Xia, Kaiqin Chen, Han Zhang, Yu Deng, Suhua Zhang

“…In addition, the Random Forest model constructed based on the RFE feature selection strategy demonstrated strong potential of OrE bacteria for distinguishing heroin users from non-users, achieving an optimal classification accuracy of over 94% and AUC values exceeding 0.988. …”
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Yield of chickpea genotypes as function of row spacing planting in northern Paraná by Guilherme Henrique Teixeira Alves, Hebert Teixeira Cândido, Silvestre Bellettini, Daniel Garbellini Duft, Oriel Tiago Kölln

“… Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a cool-season legume, optimally adapted to regions with low to moderate rainfall. …”
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Effect of irrigation salinity on yield and quality of seeds in different quinoa genotypes by Salima Yousfi, Mohammad Shahid, Sumitha Thushar, João Pedro Ferreira, Maria Dolors Serret, José Luis Araus

“…Quinoa is highly adaptable to saline irrigation in the UAE, and genotype selection is key for optimizing yield and quality.…”
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Alterations in bacterial structure and function in seawater due to Mytilus coruscus farming: implications for sustainable aquaculture management by Fenglin Wang, Fenglin Wang, Lijia Gao, Kobi Talma, Yufeng Pan, Qi Liu, Yaodong He, Zhengwei Peng, Xiumei Zhang

“…Following the removal of 80% of the nodes, the natural connectivity of the surface water in the AA group declined more rapidly than in the NAA group. Homogeneous selection was the primary assembly mechanism of bacterial communities in the AA group, while diffusion limitation was predominant in the NAA group. …”
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