Natural biopolymers in edible coatings: Applications in food preservation by Arun Karnwal, Gaurav Kumar, Rattandeep Singh, Manickam Selvaraj, Tabarak Malik, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al Tawaha

“…Enhanced with natural additives like essential oils and antioxidants, these coatings offer antimicrobial benefits and contribute to health. Applications span from fresh produce, where they control respiration and moisture, to meat, dairy, and bakery products, maintaining sensory and nutritional properties. …”
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The Issue of Grooms Wearing Henna on Their Fingers: An Analysis Based on the Syafii School and Fatwa in Malaysia by Mohd Azhar Abdullah, Irwan Mohd Subri, Muhammad Lukman Ibrahim, Muhammad Amiri Abdul Ghani

“…Most of the scientific studies focus more on the benefits of wearing henna according to Islamic, scientific and medical perspectives. …”
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Advancing Multiple Myeloma Immunotherapy: A Review of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell and Bispecific T-Cell Engagers Cell Therapies in Revolutionizing Treatment by Rahul Navab, Pragyat Futela, Verkha Kumari, Jayesh Valecha, Ramansh Bandhu Gupta, Rohit Jain

“…This narrative review explores the mechanisms, efficacy, challenges, and potential benefits of CAR T-cell and BiTE therapies for MM patients, shedding light on their roles in addressing this complex disease.…”
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Al2O3/Al hybrid nanolaminates with superior toughness, strength and ductility by Paul Baral, Sahar Jaddi, Hui Wang, Andrey Orekhov, Nicolas Gauquelin, Alireza Bagherpour, Frederik Van Loock, Michaël Coulombier, Audrey Favache, Morgan Rusinowicz, Johan Verbeeck, Stéphane Lucas, Jean-Pierre Raskin, Hosni Idrissi, Thomas Pardoen

“…These performances unlock several options of applications of Al2O3 in which brittleness under contacts prevents benefiting from remarkable functional properties and chemical stability.…”
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Analysis of Ventilation Efficiency and Effective Ventilation Flow Rate for Wind-driven Single-sided Ventilation Buildings by Junli Zhou, Yong Hua, Yuan Xiao, Cheng Ye, Wei Yang

“…The mixing coefficient or ventilation efficiency is defined by the ratio of these flow rates, indicating the effective ventilating ability of a single-sided ventilation, similar to the effect of penetration depth of fresh air. This paper provides a detailed analysis of ventilation effectiveness in a building with a single opening based on numerical simulations. …”
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Phytochemical profile, therapeutic potentials, nutritional composition, and food applications of ginger: a comprehensive review by Great Iruoghene Edo, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Raghda S. Makia, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Tayser Sumer Gaaz, Emad Yousif, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Khalid Zainulabdeen, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Rapheal Ajiri Opiti, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar

“…An increased understanding of the bioactive compounds present in ginger such as presented in this publication will assist relevant bodies to harness more of its benefits. Ginger exerts its bioactivities via a number of mechanisms such as inhibiting the activation of tumor necrosis factor α and cyclooxygenase-2 in human synoviocytes and limiting the body’s leukotrienes and prostaglandins to elicit anti-inflammatory activity, activating the descendent inhibitory pathways of pain and suppressing the transmission of nociceptive signals thus exhibiting anti-nociceptive effects amongst others. …”
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Unraveling the microbial mysteries: gut microbiota’s role in ulcerative colitis by Keyu Ren, Chunming Yong, Yanchun Jin, Shanwei Rong, Kuijin Xue, Bin Cao, Hongyun Wei

“…Furthermore, we review microbiota transplantation, and their potential benefits in UC management. Finally, we consider the combined use of antibiotics and biological agents in UC treatment, discussing their synergistic effects and potential drawbacks. …”
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Pulse protein quality and derived bioactive peptides by Matthew G. Nosworthy, Matthew G. Nosworthy, Bianyun Yu, L. Irina Zaharia, Gerardo Medina, Nii Patterson

“…Overall, the high nutritional quality of pulse-based proteins supports the benefits of pulse inclusion in the diet, which can also exert beneficial bioactivities resulting in improving outcomes in non-communicable diseases.…”
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Underwater Drones as a Low-Cost, yet Powerful Tool for Underwater Archaeological Mapping: Case Studies from the Mediterranean by Eleni Diamanti, Øyvind Ødegård, Vasilis Mentogiannis, George Koutsouflakis

“…The findings underscore the potential of this technology to revolutionize underwater archaeological documentation, akin to how terrestrial cultural heritage mapping has been highly benefited from aerial drone photogrammetry.…”
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Results of endoscopic treatment of early colorectal cancer by M. Yu. Agapov, N. A. Taran, O. G. Polushin, K. V. Stegny

“…The «none-lifting sign» had the greater sensitivity and specificity (88 and 100%) for differentiation of penetrating and superficial/no invasion, than intestinal fossas pattern (68 and 92%). …”
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A review on probiotics and dietary bioactives: Insights on metabolic well-being, gut microbiota, and inflammatory responses by Alice Njolke Mafe, Great Iruoghene Edo, Osamah S. Majeed, Tayser Sumer Gaaz, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Joseph Oghenewogaga Owheruo, Rapheal Ajiri Opiti, Yasal Garba, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar

“…By examining the connections between probiotics, gut microbiota, and outcomes such as digestive health, immune function, and metabolic well-being, this review identifies conditions where probiotics show potential benefits. It also addresses hurdles, including variability in strain effectiveness and dosage, and outlines future research areas, particularly personalized probiotic approaches. …”
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Geographical origin discrimination of Chenpi using machine learning and enhanced mid-level data fusion by Xin Kang Li, Li Jun Tang, Ze Ying Li, Dian Qiu, Zhuo Ling Yang, Xiao Yi Zhang, Xiang-Zhi Zhang, Jing Jing Guo, Bao Qiong Li

“…Abstract Chenpi, or dried tangerine peel, is a traditional Chinese ingredient valued in medicine and edible for its digestive and respiratory benefits. The geographical origin of Chenpi is important, as it can impact its quality, active compounds and market value. …”
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Floridians’ Perceptions of GMOs: GMOs and Florida Citrus by Nicole M. W. Dodds, Laura M. Gorham, Joy N. Rumble

“…This 4-page fact sheet is intended to help Extension faculty understand public perceptions regarding the use of genetic engineering to combat citrus greening. Extension faculty can use this understanding of public perceptions as they develop and deliver programming for clientele. …”
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Critical evaluation of pathogenic factors of primary biliary cirrhosis by A. F. Sheptulina, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Etiological factors increasing risk of PBC development include genetic factors, immunologic disorders, and environmental features. …”
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Chronic wounds and adaptive Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A phenotypic and genotypic characterization by Kasandra Buchholtz, Rie Jønsson, Rasmus L. Marvig, Biljana Mojsoska, Karen Angeliki Krogfelt

“…Phenotypic and genetic diversity is found in varying prevalence in clinical populations where beneficial adaptations enable the bacteria to avoid recognition and eradication by the host immune system. …”
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The referent of egeusasthe (you have tasted) in 1 Peter 2:3 by Fika J. van Rensburg

“…The referent then is that God has given the addressees colostrum as part of the beget/rebirth process, to sustain them in their salvation. …”
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Cryo-electron tomography pipeline for plasma membranes by Willy W. Sun, Dennis J. Michalak, Kem A. Sochacki, Prasanthi Kunamaneni, Marco A. Alfonzo-Méndez, Andreas M. Arnold, Marie-Paule Strub, Jenny E. Hinshaw, Justin W. Taraska

“…The pipeline allows for angstrom-scale structure determination with subtomogram averaging and employs a genetically encodable rapid chemically-induced electron microscopy visible tag for marking specific proteins within the complex cellular environment. …”
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The treatment of irritable bowel syndrome from the modern views on the disease pathogenesis by Ye. A. Poluektova, S. Yu. Kuchumova, A. A. Sheptulin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The data received in the recent years provide evidence about the fact that in the development of IBS the genetic factors, the inflammatory changes of the intestinal mucosa and the violation of the balance of the gut microflora play the important role. …”
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Missense variants at the p.Arg225 residue in ARHGEF40 identified in individuals with multiple congenital anomalies and developmental delay by Melanie P. Napier, Erin Ryan, Adi Reich, Joshua A. Suhl, Diane Masser-Frye, Marilyn Jones, Celese Beaudreau, Nathaniel Robin, Dana Goodloe, Leandra Folk, Michelle M. Morrow, Deanna Alexis Carere

“…Our laboratory has confirmed variants at position p.Arg225 of the ARHGEF40 protein in multiple unrelated individuals with a phenotype including dysmorphic features, congenital anomalies and neurodevelopmental abnormalities. Here, we provide genetic and phenotypic information for two individuals harboring de novo variants at p.Arg225 and sharing a highly similar phenotype. …”
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A Single Bangle Does Not Jingle: The Twinning Imperative of Ubuntu by Nokuthula Hlabangane

“…Humanity is beset by a number of intractable challenges, most of which can be attributed to the underlying ethos of capitalism. …”
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