First Application of a New Rapid Method of Age Determination in European Anchovy (<i>Engraulis encrasicolus</i>) by Fourier Transform Near-Infrared Spectroscopy by Gualtiero Basilone, Miryam Fortuna, Gabriella Lo Cicero, Simona Genovese, Giovanni Giacalone, Ignazio Fontana, Angelo Bonanno, Salvatore Aronica, Rosalia Ferreri

“…The calibration model developed for all regions combined proved more robust than the models for each area, demonstrating its efficacy for the entire study area. FT-NIRS analyses proved suitable for predicting age, when applied to <i>E. encrasicolus</i> individuals within the age range of 0 to 3, also when compared to traditional aging methods. …”
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A just transition pathway for the coal industry from its ashes by Fabio Teixeira Ferreira da Silva, Thiago Aquino, Fernando Zancan, Pedro R.R. Rochedo, Roberto Schaeffer, Alexandre Szklo

“…Results indicate that TSA technology, while exhibiting slightly better energy performance, incurs higher costs compared to chemical absorption. Coal ash from a single power plant can yield up to 78 kt of zeolites annually, of which 15 % is required for CO2 capture at the coal plant, leaving surplus production to support up to four BECCS plants with a combined power capacity of 2.5 GW. …”
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Effect of protein oxidation on the quality of abalone (Haliotis discus hannai) during frozen storage under different packaging conditions by Siyuan Zhu, Chen Zhang, Yijun Liu, Dan Jiang, Qiancheng Zhao, Xiqin Mao, Xia Hu, Bohai Jiang

“…This study investigated the effects of protein oxidation under vacuum packaging, ice-coating, air-permeable polyvinyl chloride and non-packaging on sensory quality of abalone during 24 weeks at −20 °C. …”
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Techno-Functional and Nutraceutical Assessment of Unprocessed and Germinated Amaranth Flours and Hydrolysates: Impact of the Reduction of Hydrolysis Time by Alvaro Montoya-Rodríguez, Maribel Domínguez-Rodríguez, Eslim Sugey Sandoval-Sicairos, Evelia Maria Milán-Noris, Jorge Milán-Carrillo, Ada Keila Milán-Noris

“…The germination process increased 12.5% soluble protein (SP), 23.7% total phenolics (TPC), 259% water solubility, and 26% oil absorption in germinated amaranth flours (GAFs) compared to ungerminated amaranth flours (UAFs). …”
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Influence of Honey Bee Brood Protein on the Hydrophilic, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Polysaccharide Gel Films by Suthaphat Kamthai, Pairote Wiriyacharee, Srisuwan Naruenartwongsakul, Patompong Khaw-on, Aree Deenu, Supakit Chaipoot, Rewat Phongphisutthinant, Kamonwan Tachai, Sawichaya Orpool

“…Growing concerns over the environmental impact of plastic packaging have driven interest in sustainable alternatives, particularly biopolymer-based films. This study developed ternary-blended polysaccharide gel films composed of carboxymethyl starch (CMS), chitosan (CS), and pectin (PT), with dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC) as a crosslinker, and investigated the effects of honey bee brood protein (BBP) (0–0.4% <i>w</i>/<i>v</i>) on their mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties. …”
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Self‐Aligned Heterojunction Gate Carbon Nanotube Phototransistors for Highly Sensitive Infrared Detection by Jingjing Ge, Xiaolu Xia, Maguang Zhu, Shaoyuan Zhou, Yifu Sun, Hangqi Ma, Xinyue Pei, Dijie Zhang, Ying Wang, Zhiyong Zhang

“…This study can be insightful in developing high‐performance, easily manufacturable CNT‐based infrared detectors and high‐resolution imaging applications.…”
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Photocatalytic syntheses and evaluation of biological activities of rare disaccharides, 3-O-α-d-glucopyranosyl-d-arabinose by Sho Usuki, Pratiksha Babgonda Patil, Tiangao Jiang, Naoko Taki, Yuma Uesaka, Haru Togawa, Sanjay S. Latthe, Shanhu Liu, Kenji Yamatoya, Kazuya Nakata

“…Furthermore, enzymatic degradation studies using mouse intestinal α-glucosidase revealed significantly lower degradability compared to maltose, with minimal glucose production observed. …”
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Impact of tung oil and sodium silicate-coated wood chips on the performance of cement-based thermal insulation composites by Agnė Kairytė, Sylwia Makowska, Saulius Vaitkus, Arūnas Kremensas, Sigitas Vėjelis, Giedrius Balčiūnas

“…In order to overcome these negative aspects, the synergistic effect of a WC coating containing SS and tung oil (TO) was investigated. The results of this study indicated that an SS/TO coating enabled the thermal conductivity to be lowered by 4% and 3% in the dry and wet states, respectively, and the bending strength to be raised by 16% for a TIC with lower amount of cement compared to a control TIC with higher amount. …”
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Novel photothermal magnetic Janus membranes suitable for solar water desalination by Nady Norhan, Rashad Nourhan, Showman Marwa, Salem Noha, Elmarghany Mohamed Ragab, Sameh Mohamed, Hamed Ahmed Mohamed, Kandil Sherif Hussein

“…The results showed that the iron–nickel alloy filler achieved over 90% light absorption and enhanced evaporation rates by up to 170% compared to blank membranes. …”
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Effects of die type on mechanical performance and failure behaviors of self-piercing riveting joints in AA5052 by Zhao Lun, Amr Monier, Ao Zhang, Liya Li, Ahmed Elkaseer, Zeshan Abbas, Kai Ye

“…This study investigates the effects of self-piercing riveting (SPR) die type on the joint quality and failure modes of AA5052 SPR joints. …”
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Assessment of photovoltaic system in existence of nanomaterial cooling flow by Mashhour A. Alazwari, Ali Basem, Hussein A.Z. AL-bonsrulah, Khalid H. Almitani, Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh, Mahmood Shaker Albdeiri, Turki AlQemlas, Ria H. Egami

“…Additionally, blade-shaped nanoparticles were identified as the most effective, enhancing heat absorption by 1.15 % compared to pure water. This research presents the first combination of advanced nanofluid cooling with a detailed analysis of geometric factors (cross-section and fin design) in PV systems. …”
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Valorization of dredged sediments: Influence of sediment content on mechanical properties and environmental behavior by Bader Bouzar, Yannick Mamindy-Pajany, Nor-edine Abriak, Mahfoud Benzerzour

“…This study explores the valorization of marine sediments as a substitute for natural sand in cementitious matrices for maritime applications. …”
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The role of calcination temperature on enhancing the dielectric and optical properties of CaCu3Ti4O11.8Cl0.2 material by Najwa Gouitaa, Fatima Zahra Ahjyaje, Taj-dine Lamcharfi, Jamal Houssaini, Mahjoub Daoudy, Farid Abdi

“…The role of calcination temperature on phase stability and dielectric properties improvement of CaCu3Ti4O11.8Cl0.2 was studied. Analysis using optical properties indicated a redshift of the absorption peaks, while the band gap energy was decreased up to 1.72 eV due to improved crystallinity and structural transformations taking place. …”
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A wide-spectrum mid-infrared electro-optic intensity modulator employing a two-point coupled lithium niobate racetrack resonator by Hyeon Hwang, Kiyoung Ko, Mohamad Reza Nurrahman, Kiwon Moon, Jung Jin Ju, Sang-Wook Han, Hojoong Jung, Min-Kyo Seo, Hansuek Lee

“…Integrated photonics offers a compact and cost-effective solution, yet on-chip mid-IR OIMs significantly underperform compared to their near-IR counterparts. Furthermore, despite the potential benefits for system reconfiguration in accessing various communication frequencies and molecular absorption bands, developing a single OIM capable of operating across a broad spectral range remains a challenge. …”
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Effects of the Toxic Dinoflagellate <i>Protoceratium reticulatum</i> on Physiological Rates of Juvenile Scallops <i>Argopecten purpuratus</i> by María Gabriela Nieves, Gonzalo Alvarez, Jesús Antonio López-Carvallo, Paulina Millanao, Michael Araya, Rosario Díaz, Patricio A. Díaz

“…Results showed that the clearance rate (CR), inorganic ingestion rate (IIR), organic ingestion rate (OIR), and absorption rate (AR) were significantly reduced within the first seven days of exposure to toxic diets, with reductions of approximately 25% and 50% in diets B and C, respectively, compared to the non-toxic diet, and an increase in these parameters during the recovery stage. …”
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Protective Role of Selenium-Binding Protein 1 (SELENBP1) in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis by Gabriela Fonseca-Camarillo, Janette Furuzawa-Carballeda, Ángel A. Priego-Ranero, Rafael Barreto-Zúñiga, Braulio Martínez-Benítez, Jesús K. Yamamoto-Furusho

“…Background: The expression of selenium-binding protein 1 (SELENBP1), a molecule responsible for the absorption of selenium in the colon, is crucial for its immunoregulatory effect, but this phenomenon has not been studied in patients with UC. …”
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Heavy metals in water, sediment and fish species of the Bhairab River in southwest Bangladesh and their health implications by Md. Abu Musa, Abdullah-Al-Mamun, Sonia Nasrin, Tamanna Jakia, Kiron Sikdar, Md. Nure Alam Siddik, Sharmin Aktar Hasi, Md. Imam Sohel Hossain, Milton Halder

“…However, the extent of HMs accumulation in the Bhairab River and its potential risk still remain unknown. The current study quantified HMs in water, sediment, and different fish species of Bhairab River to evaluate the ecological and human health risk. …”
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Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Activity of Ag-Loaded TiO2 Nanoparticulate Thin Film Fabricated via PECVD-PVD Method by Dianping Jiang, Meditha Hudandini, Yuya Masaki, K. Kusdianto, Masaru Kubo, Manabu Shimada

“…Adding Ag to TiO2 increases the light absorption for longer wavelengths of light irradiation. …”
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Inherent Optical Properties Attenuation Coefficient Modelling for Optical Shallow Water in Kepulauan Seribu of Jakarta, Indonesia by Kuncoro Teguh Setiawan, Mohammad Syamsu Rosid, Masita Dwi Mandini Manessa, A.A. Md. Ananda Putra Suardana, Novi Susetyo Adi, Gathot Winarso, Takahiro Osawa, Wikanti Asriningrum, Harsono Supardjo

“…Attenuation coefficient studies using inherent optical properties (IOP) parameters have not yet been studied to determine Kepulauan Seribu bathymetry, Jakarta, Indonesia. …”
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Experimental Evaluation of GAGG:Ce Crystalline Scintillator Properties Under X-Ray Radiation by Anastasios Dimitrakopoulos, Christos Michail, Ioannis Valais, George Fountos, Ioannis Kandarakis, Nektarios Kalyvas

“…The scope of this study was to evaluate the response of Ce-doped gadolinium aluminum gallium garnet (GAGG:Ce) crystalline scintillator under medical X-ray irradiation for medical imaging applications. …”
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