Coffee Pulp from Azores: A Novel Phytochemical-Rich Food with Potential Anti-Diabetic Properties by Anabela S. G. Costa, Juliana A. Barreto Peixoto, Susana Machado, Liliana Espírito Santo, Thiago F. Soares, Nelson Andrade, Rui Azevedo, Agostinho Almeida, Helena S. Costa, Maria Beatriz Prior Pinto Oliveira, Fátima Martel, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Rita C. Alves

“…This work investigated the chemical composition and bioactive properties of coffee pulp from São Miguel Island (Azores, Portugal). …”
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Effects of Land Use and Water Level Fluctuations on Phytoplankton in Mediterranean Reservoirs in Cyprus by Polina Polykarpou, Natassa Stefanidou, Matina Katsiapi, Maria Moustaka-Gouni, Savvas Genitsaris, Gerald Dörflinger, Athena Economou-Amilli, Dionysios E. Raitsos

“…However, despite elevated biomass, no consistent spatial patterns were observed in phytoplankton community composition. The geographical distance between reservoirs had only a minor effect on species distribution, implying that other factors—such as water residence time or hydrological variability—play a more prominent role in shaping community structure. …”
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RIS-Assisted Wireless System in the Presence of Direct Channel: Channel Statistics and Performance Analysis by Soumya P. Dash, Debasish Ghose

“…Series-form expressions for the probability density function (p.d.f.) and cumulative distribution function (c.d.f.) are derived for the composite channel of the communication system by considering the RIS channels to follow independent Nakagami-m distributions and the envelope of the direct channel to follow a Rayleigh distribution. …”
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Site preference of Ni in Pb(Fe1/2Nb1/2)O3 during additive compositional modification by Ahrom Ryu, Ji-Hun Park, Dong Won Jeon, Jae-Hyeon Cho, Haena Yim, Keun Hwa Chae, Seong H. Kim, Sahn Nahm, Sung Beom Cho, Wook Jo, Ji-Won Choi

“…Doping and substitution methods are predominantly employed in the synthesis of ceramics to achieve their desired functional properties. We studied the behavior of excessive dopants in addition to an existing stoichiometric composition using a high-throughput continuous compositional spread sputtering method. …”
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Comparative analysis of combined exercise programs in middle-aged obese males: impact on energy expenditure, body composition, and metabolic rate by Gerasimos V. Grivas

“…Additionally, respiratory function showed a large improvement. No significant differences were observed between SCG and ICG in energy expenditure, resting metabolic rate, total daily energy expenditure, macronutrient composition, or health indices after the intervention (p > 0.05).ConclusionIn conclusion, both SCG and ICG are effective strategies for improving metabolic health, respiratory function, and body composition in middle-aged obese males. …”
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Utilizing Untargeted Lipidomics Technology to Elucidate Differences in Lipid Compositions Among Sensitive Dry, Sensitive Oily and Healthy Skin Types by Agui Xie, Xingjiang Zhang, Qing Huang, Jianxin Wu

“…<b>Background:</b> Sensitive skin exhibits impaired skin barrier function. The lipid composition of the skin, a pivotal element within the stratum corneum’s “brick-and-mortar” structure, plays a dual role: it is integral to cell differentiation processes and serves as a vital nutrient reservoir for cutaneous microbiota, thereby influencing the skin’s microecological balance. …”
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Alveolar cell composition in interstitial lung disease and the development of a pulmonary progressive fibrosing phenotype: a retrospective cohort study by Iris A. Simons, Bart G. Boerrigter, Maud C.M. Hovestadt, Kirsten A. Mooij-Kalverda, Shiqi Zhang, Leonoor S. Boers, Anke H. Maitland– van der Zee, Esther J. Nossent, Jan Willem Duitman

“…Clinical data, pulmonary function tests, radiological imaging, and BAL cellular composition were collected. …”
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Realizing ultra-high strength and excellent ductility in a low-alloyed biomedical Mg-Zn-Ca-MgO composite by Chaokun Tang, Shaoyuan Lyu, Ruixiao Zheng, Guodong Li, Zhongyang Liu, Minfang Chen, Bin Jiang

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Upcycling waste glass bottles as a binder within engineered cementitious composites (ECCs): Experimental investigation and environmental impact assessment by Avik Kumar Das, Jiacheng Xiao

“…Optimal results were observed at 20–30 % GP replacement, where improved particle packing and pozzolanic activity enhanced performance. …”
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Proteomic analysis of hydrogen peroxide-treated human chondrocytes shows endoplasmic reticulum stress, cytoskeleton remodeling, and altered secretome composition by Thais Mingatos de Toledo, Hellen Paula Valerio, Amanda Teixeira de Melo, Renata Nascimento Gomes, Thatiana Corrêa de Melo, Marcus Vinicius Buri, Marcelo Medina de Souza, Deivid Martins Santos, Hugo Vigerelli, Miryam Paola Alvarez-Flores, Giuseppe Palmisano, Ana Marisa Chudzinski-Tavassi

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Effect of a multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention on body composition in people with osteoarthritis: Secondary analysis of the “Plants for Joints” randomized controlled trial... by C.A. Wagenaar, W. Walrabenstein, C.S. de Jonge, M. Bisschops, M. van der Leeden, M. van der Esch, P.J.M. Weijs, M.A. Troelstra, M.A. Korteweg, A.J. Nederveen, D. van Schaardenburg

“…In the subgroup who underwent MRI scans, the PFJ group had a greater reduction in HCL (−6.5%; 95% CI –9.9, 3.0) compared to controls, with no observed differences in VAT composition. Conclusion: The PFJ multidisciplinary intervention positively impacted clinical and metabolic outcomes, and appears to significantly reduce body fat, including liver fat, while preserving muscle mass and strength.…”
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Prognostic value of a composite physiologic index developed by adding bronchial and hyperlucent volumes quantified via artificial intelligence technology by Michihiro Uyama, Tomohiro Handa, Ryuji Uozumi, Seishu Hashimoto, Yoshio Taguchi, Kohei Ikezoe, Kiminobu Tanizawa, Naoya Tanabe, Tsuyoshi Oguma, Atsushi Matsunashi, Takafumi Niwamoto, Hiroshi Shima, Ryobu Mori, Tomoki Maetani, Yusuke Shiraishi, Tomomi W. Nobashi, Ryo Sakamoto, Takeshi Kubo, Akihiko Yoshizawa, Kazuhiro Terada, Yuji Nakamoto, Toyohiro Hirai

“…Abstract Background The composite physiologic index (CPI) was developed to estimate the extent of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients based on pulmonary function tests (PFTs). …”
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Evaluation of «ICEYE» space system application efficiency by M. V. Pavlov, M. P. Teremov

“…Frequency of observation of the Earth surface areas is presented for different imaging modes as a function of geodetic latitude. …”
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Impact of Radiotherapy on Endocrine Function and Gut Microbiota in Cervical Cancer Patients Undergoing Ovarian Transposition by Xie S, Liu M, Li W

“…Outcomes measured included ovarian and endocrine function, quality of life, adverse reactions, and gut microbiota composition. …”
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Functional and microbiological effects of a microencapsulated probiotic consortium on the ruminal microbiota in vivo and in vitro systems by Johanna Marcela Urán Velásquez, Mauricio Agudelo Rendón, Mariana Zapata, Wilyer García Arboleda, Sara Echeverri, Juan Camilo Arroyave Manco, Koen Venema, Juan Vasquez

“…Over time, both systems were analysed for short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, microbial composition and functionality using next-generation sequencing. …”
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Soil-Driven Coupling of Plant Community Functional Traits and Diversity in Desert–Oasis Transition Zone by Zhuopeng Fan, Tingting Xie, Lishan Shan, Hongyong Wang, Jing Ma, Yuanzhi Yue, Meng Yuan, Quangang Li, Cai He, Yonghua Zhao

“…A strong coupling was observed between plant community functional traits and species diversity. …”
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Baseline gut microbiome composition predicts metformin therapy short-term efficacy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients. by Ilze Elbere, Ivars Silamikelis, Ilze Izabella Dindune, Ineta Kalnina, Monta Briviba, Linda Zaharenko, Laila Silamikele, Vita Rovite, Dita Gudra, Ilze Konrade, Jelizaveta Sokolovska, Valdis Pirags, Janis Klovins

“…Therapy induced changes in the composition of gut microbiome revealed possible mediators of observed short-term therapeutic effects. …”
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Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, and Anticholinergic Activities, as Well as Chemical Composition and Polyphenolic Compounds in Novel SCOBY-Fermented Juic... by Joanna Grondalska, Joanna Kolniak-Ostek

“…Due to the growing interest of consumers in beverages with health-promoting properties, new raw materials and their processing methods are being intensively studied to obtain products with improved functional values. The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of fermentation using SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) on the chemical composition, polyphenolic profile, and biological activity of apple and pear juices. …”
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Partially hydrolysed protein-based formula for infants with functional GI disorders. Gastroenterologist's point of view by E. A. Gordeeva, T. N. Elkina, E. A. Surovikina

“…The results of evaluating the clinical tolerance of the formula showed efficacy against colic and functional constipation in children of the first year of life: at the end of the observation period, these disorders were not recorded in children who received this product.…”
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Intestinal microbiota in obese children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease depending on the gallbladder function by Yu. M. Stepanov, N. Yu. Zavhorodnia, O. M. Tatarchuk, I. A. Klenina, O. I. Hrabovska, E. V. Zyhalo, O. P. Petishko, N. S. Vishnarevska, V. V. Dolhopolova

“…Lactose-dependent SIBO was observed in almost half of NAFLD patients (42.9 %) without significant differences depending on functional activity of the gallbladder. …”
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