Molecular dynamics simulation and flame-retardant characterization of steel slag powder-modified styrene-butadiene rubber composites by Zhifang ZONG, Jianwen PENG, Xiaojian REN, Tianci GAO, Wenjing ZHANG, Ling ZHAO, Yurong XIA, Hao ZHANG, Yong JIA

“…The presence of SSP effectively retarded the thermal decomposition of SSP–CB/SBR, resulting in improved combustion stability. These observations elucidate the flame-retardant mechanism of the composite materials, where SSP contributes to the formation of a stable carbon layer that inhibits heat transfer during combustion. …”
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Functional and relaxing properties of coffee leaf tea: An integrative food cognition approach by Kiki Fibrianto, Igoy Arya Bimo, Eka Shinta Wulandari, Yusuf Hendrawan

“…Coffee leaf tea, rich in bioactive compounds such as phenolic and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), demonstrates potential as a relaxing and functional beverage. This study optimized total phenolic content (TPC) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), varying brewing temperature (74–81 °C) and duration (4–12 min). …”
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Understanding the potential of Black garlic as an antibacterial agent by quantifying volume scattering function by Sanchita Roy, Farhana Hussain, Nirmal Mazumder

“…SLS proved to be an efficient tool in understanding the role of black garlic as antibacterial agent by quantifying volume scattering function at different temperatures. The highest antibacterial activity was observed at 37  $$^\circ \text{C}$$ ∘ C .…”
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The Effect of Germination Duration on the Biochemical Indicators and Functional-Technological Properties of Triticale Grain by Gulnazym Ospankulova, Indira Temirova, Dana Toimbayeva, Saule Saduakhasova, Sayagul Tazhina, Dina Khamitova, Marat Muratkhan, Akmaral Aldiyeva, Aibek Zhumalin

“…Germination is a biotechnological process that activates enzymatic reactions and alters the chemical content of grain, improving its nutritional and functional value. However, the duration of the germination process significantly affects grain composition and properties. …”
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Effect of Supplementation Lipogenic and Lipolytic Sources on Dry Matter Intake, Milk Composition and Blood Parameters of Lactating Cows by Mohammad Hassan Mortazavi, Mahdi Ganjkhanlou, Aboalfazl Zali, Kamran Reza Yazdi

“…Milk production was recorded in each meal and milk compositions were measured on 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, and 25 days after calving. …”
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Life-long microbiome rejuvenation improves intestinal barrier function and inflammaging in mice by Felix Sommer, Joana P. Bernardes, Lena Best, Nina Sommer, Jacob Hamm, Berith Messner, Víctor A. López-Agudelo, Antonella Fazio, Georgios Marinos, A. Samer Kadibalban, Go Ito, Maren Falk-Paulsen, Christoph Kaleta, Philip Rosenstiel

“…Abstract Background Alterations in the composition and function of the intestinal microbiota have been observed in organismal aging across a broad spectrum of animal phyla. …”
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Nutrients, bioactive compounds and antinutritional properties of marigold genotypes as promising functional food by Hasina Sultana, Khaled A. Alakeel, Jahidul Hassan, Sharmila Rani Mallick, Mohammad Zakaria, Emrul Kayesh, Joydeb Gomasta, Md. Zubayer, Muhammad Mustakim Billah, Yukio Ozaki, Alanoud T. Alfagham, Saud Alamri

“…Considering this, the nutritional composition, bioactive properties and antinutritional factors of the flowers of eight marigold genotypes (M1 to M8) were quantified and compared to elucidate their value and safety as functional food. …”
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Differentiation of soil metabolic function and microbial communities between plantations and natural reforestation by Nannan Zhang, Nannan Zhang, Xiaoxia Chen, Xiaoxia Chen, Xiaoxia Chen, Tingju Ren, Tingju Ren, Jiangcheng Luo, Jiangcheng Luo, Jin Liang, Jin Liang, En Tao Wang, Fusun Shi, Fusun Shi

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Construction and functional identification of overexpression vector of the peach PpCLH1 gene by LIU Xin, ZHANG Xiaoyu, MENG Junren, LI Ang, DUAN Wenyi, SUN Shihang, PAN Lei, ZENG Wenfang, WANG Zhiqiang, NIU Liang

“…However, there have been no reports on the functional study of the chlorophyll degradation gene PpCLH1 in peach. …”
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Strain and damage sensing performance of functionally graded nanocomposite lattices enabled by DLP 3D printing by Omar Waqas Saadi, Andreas Schiffer, S Kumar

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3D printed gyroid scaffolds enabling strong and thermally insulating mycelium-bound composites for greener infrastructures by Deepak Sharma, Hortense Le Ferrand

“…Abstract Mycelium-bound composites (MBCs) grown from fungi onto solid lignocellulosic substrates offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials. …”
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The Effect of New Zeolite Composites from Fly Ashes Mixed with Leonardite and Lignite in Enhancing Soil Organic Matter by Renata Jarosz, Joanna Beata Kowalska, Krzysztof Gondek, Romualda Bejger, Lilla Mielnik, Altaf Hussain Lahori, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek

“…The fractional composition of soil organic matter (SOM) was analyzed and changes in the functional properties of soil groups were identified using the ATR-FTIR method. …”
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Dietary Protein-Induced Changes in Archaeal Compositional Dynamics, Methanogenic Pathways, and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in Lactating Sheep by Maida Mushtaq, Xiaojun Ni, Muhammad Khan, Xiaoqi Zhao, Hongyuan Yang, Baiji Danzeng, Sikandar Ali, Muhammad Hammad Zafar, Guobo Quan

“…This study evaluated the impact of varying dietary protein levels on gut archaeal composition, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes, virulence factors, and functional capacities in sheep. …”
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Influence of Drying Method on the Composition, Physicochemical Properties, and Prebiotic Potential of Dietary Fibre Concentrates from Fruit Peels by Luis Eduardo Garcia-Amezquita, Viridiana Tejada-Ortigoza, Osvaldo H. Campanella, Jorge Welti-Chanes

“…No differences in fibre composition were observed in mango DFC. The physicochemical properties mostly affected by dehydration treatment were solubility and swelling capacity. …”
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Analysis of Delaminated Composite Plates Using 3D Degenerated Plate Element Considering Geometric Non-Linearity by Pratik Tiwari, Swarup K. Barman, Changduk Kong, Sungjin Ahn, Hyunbum Park

“…Additionally, the effects of multiple delaminations through the thickness of the laminate are explored, with key observations on their impact reported. The findings provide valuable insights into the structural performance of delaminated composite plates under nonlinear conditions.…”
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Distribution of β-casein variants and effects on milk composition in Podolian cows reared in Gargano Promontory (Southern Italy) by Antonella Santillo, Francesca d'Angelo, Cristina Lamberti, Maria Gabriella Giuffrida, Francesco Romaniello, Marzia Albenzio

“…In Podolian milk, regardless of the detected allele, a similar behavior was observed for β- and κ-CN, and opposite to that observed for αs2-CN. …”
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Development of a wear coefficient equation for the A A7075-B4C composite – steel interface by Venkatrami Reddy Veduru, Ranjith R, Kanulla Karthik, P Sasirekha

“…Grooves, micro pits, micro cracks, ploughing and resolidified material were the distinct feature observed on the worn surface morphology. The modified wear equation was developed by incorporating reinforcement effect, specific wear regimes, temperature-dependent factors, and functional parameters.…”
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Gut and oral microbial compositional differences in women with breast cancer, women with ductal carcinoma in situ, and healthy women by Emma McCune, Anukriti Sharma, Breanna Johnson, Tess O'Meara, Sarah Theiner, Maribel Campos, Diane Heditsian, Susie Brain, Jack A. Gilbert, Laura Esserman, Michael J. Campbell

“…We surveyed the gut and oral microbiomes from women with BC or DCIS and healthy women and identified compositional and functional features of the gut microbiota that differed between these cohorts. …”
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Comparative analysis of community composition and network structure between phyllosphere endophytic and epiphytic fungal communities of Mussaenda pubescens by Deqiang Chen, Juanjuan Yang, Shunfen Wang, Siren Lan, Yonglong Wang, Zhong-Jian Liu, Xin Qian

“…The results revealed significant differences in community composition and diversity between endophytic and epiphytic fungi, with pronounced geographical variation observed within these phyllosphere fungal communities. …”
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Study of the influence of various physiologically active substances on changes in the lipid composition and phospholipase activity of damaged somatic nerves by Revin, Viktor V., Parchaykina, Marina V., Chudaikina, Elena V., Revina, Elvira S., Molchanov, Ivan D., Simakova, Milena A., Zavarykina, Anastasia Vyacheslavovna, Grunyushkin, Igor P., Devyatkin, Arkadiy А.

“…The changes in lipid composition and phospholipase activity in damaged somatic nerves were studied against the background of the action of potassium hyaluronate and insulin-like growth factor-1. …”
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