Exploring seed characteristics and performance through advanced physico-chemical techniques by Dhanalakshmi Vadivel, Rania Djemal, Jessica García, Andrea Pagano, Rahma Trabelsi, Maroua Gdoura-Ben Amor, Safa Charfeddine, Siwar Ghanmi, Ibtisem Khalifa, Mariem Rekik, Fatma Amor, Chantal Ebel, Radhouane Gdoura, Amine Elleuch, Alma Balestrazzi, Anca Macovei, Moez Hanin, Daniele Dondi

“…Advanced analytical techniques, including thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), provide completely new insights and more precise information. They can be integrated to build up seed quality profiles, with great advantage to assess water content, organic compounds, and inorganic metals without the need to carry out many extraction procedures, as requested by more conventional methods. …”
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Intranasal Transplantation of Microbiota Derived from Parkinson’s Disease Mice Induced Astrocyte Activation and Neurodegenerative Pathology from Nose to Brain by Yi-Meng Xia, Mei-Xuan Zhang, Xiao-Yu Ma, Lu-Lu Tan, Ting Li, Jian Wu, Ming-An Li, Wei-Jiang Zhao, Chen-Meng Qiao, Xue-Bing Jia, Yan-Qin Shen, Chun Cui

“…Notably, animals exposed to PD-derived bacteria exhibited more pronounced changes in nasal bacteria, with more severe neuropathology. …”
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Exploring the impact of chronic intermittent EU-GMP certified Cannabis sativa L. therapy and its relevance in a rat model of aging by Ivona-Maria Tudorancea, Gabriela-Dumitrita Stanciu, Carmen Solcan, Mitica Ciorpac, Andrei Szilagyi, Daniela-Carmen Ababei, Raluca-Maria Gogu, Bogdan-Ionel Tamba

“…Methods Our study aims to evaluate the effects of chronic, intermittent exposure, defined as 6 weeks of use of EU-GMP certified Cannabis sativa L. …”
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Effects of ketogenic diets on polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rossella Cannarella, Michele Rubulotta, Alessia Leonardi, Andrea Crafa, Antonio Calvo, Federica Barbagallo, Sandro La Vignera, Aldo E. Calogero

“…Further studies with larger sample sizes and more robust study designs are needed to confirm these findings.…”
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FEATURES OF DENTAL STATUS AND SOME MICROBIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF THE ORAL CAVITY OF YOUNG MEN. by Y.Y. Vodoriz, N.M. Ilenko, N.V. Ilenko, T.O. Petrushanko

“…The method is used to estimate the body's resistance in different diseases as predictive factor. …”
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A comprehensive review on the formation and mitigation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH4) in edible oils: From oilseeds to oils by Jiao-jiao Yin, Xiao-ming Jiang, Yi Nie, Wu Zhong, Xing-he Zhang, Pan Gao, Dong-ping He

“…Factors influencing the formation of PAH4 include environmental contamination, the composition of fatty acids, and processing methods such as extraction, refining, and cooking. …”
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Utilizing rice-husk waste as an effective weed control mulch for Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum ) production in a tropical environment by Vivian Ogechi Osadebe, Uchenna Noble Ukwu, Nathaniel Dauda, Ifesinachi M Nwamba, Amos Ejike Ede, Anthony I Onah

“… ·       Higher weed species diversity was observed  in plots subjected to hoe-weeded, rice husk mulched, and post-emergence herbicide treatments,  suggesting that weed management techniques can influence  the composition of weed flora. ·       Mulching with rice-husk significantly improved several growth parameters of  Ocimum sanctum, including leaf number, number of branches, plant height, stem girth, canopy diameter, and leaf yield,when  compared to other weed control methods…”
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Public non‐financial reporting: Reflection of environmental aspects of development and activities of economic entities by N. G. Gadzhiev, N. V. Lazareva, S. A. Konovalenko, M. N. Trofimov, N. A. Yusufov

“…The analysis aims to articulate problems in the disclosure economically significant information in public non‐financial reporting due to a significant difference between national and international requirements in terms of the environmental aspects of development.In the process of conducting this study, a monograph (descriptive) research method, a system analysis method and a comparative analysis method were used.The results of the study confirmed the need to improve environmental reporting as part of the development of the concept of non‐public financial reporting, while authors emphasising the need to develop the composition and content of environmental reporting, taking into account the integration of financial and non‐financial reporting. …”
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DECODE enables high-throughput mapping of antibody epitopes at single amino acid resolution. by Katsuhiko Matsumoto, Shoko Y Harada, Shota Y Yoshida, Ryohei Narumi, Tomoki T Mitani, Saori Yada, Aya Sato, Eiichi Morii, Yoshihiro Shimizu, Hiroki R Ueda

“…In this study, we developed a high-throughput and precise epitope analysis method, DECODE (Decoding Epitope Composition by Optimized-mRNA-display, Data analysis, and Expression sequencing). …”
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Deciphering the comprehensive microbiome of glacier-fed Ganges and functional aspects: implications for one health by Rachel Samson, Shubham Kumar, Syed Dastager, Krishna Khairnar, Mahesh Dharne

“…Despite its importance, the microbial community composition and antimicrobial potential, across its relatively pristine origin, remain largely underexplored. …”
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Identification of Factors Influencing Fluoride Content in Tea Infusions: A Systematic Review by Agata Małyszek, Sylwia Kiryk, Julia Kensy, Agnieszka Kotela, Mateusz Michalak, Jan Kiryk, Maciej Janeczek, Jacek Matys, Maciej Dobrzyński

“…Key factors influencing fluoride release included tea type (with black and green teas showing the highest values), leaf form (powdered and bagged teas released more fluoride than loose leaves), brewing time and temperature, water composition, and the presence of additives such as spices. …”
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Effects of Breccias and Round Gravels on Steep Cut Slope Runoff and Sediment Yield Under Simulated Rainfall by Luo Jing, Pei Xiangjun, Li Junhao, Cao Longxi, Shan Shihan, Huang Yingping

“…[Objective] The effects of breccias and round gravels on steep cut slope infiltration, runoff, sediment yield, and hydrodynamic characteristics were analyzed in order to provide a theoretical basis for a soil erosion prediction model and soil conservation on a steep cut slope on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. [Methods] Based on the shape and material composition of a steep cut slope and on climatic characteristics along the Pai-Mo road, the cut slope runoff and sediment yield process was observed by using indoor simulated rainfall experiments. …”
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Overweight and obesity combined with low physical function and non-communicable diseases among older adults in nursing homes represent a group with nutritional risk, malnutrition,... by Tenna Christoffersen, Inge Tetens, Anja Weirsøe Dynesen, Margit Dall Aaslyng, Janne Kunchel Lorenzen, Anne Marie Beck

“…From April to July 2022, we collected data on age, sex, body composition, chronic diseases, muscle strength, nutritional risk and dietary intake from medical records. …”
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Dysbiosis and Metabolic Dysregulation of Salivary Microbiota in Schizophrenia by Wang J, Lu L, Ren L, Zhu R, Jiang Y, Qiao Y, Li Y

“…Clinical parameters, including oral health status, were also evaluated to minimize variability in sampling.Results: Patients with SZ exhibited significantly poorer oral health compared to healthy controls, with more missing teeth and worse periodontal status. …”
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Bioactive Silk Revolution: Harnessing Curcuminoid Dye and Chitosan for Superior Antimicrobial Defence and UV Shielding by Khai Ly Do, Taswar Ahsan, Abdul Wahab, Muhammad Tayyab, Xinqi Yin, Nengjie Pan, Tao Huang, Asim Mushtaq, Miao Su

“…This study introduces a different approach using turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i> L.) dye extract combined with chitosan to significantly enhance the antibacterial and UV-shielding properties of silk. Methods: The turmeric dye’s chemical composition was analyzed using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), UV–visible spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Europium-labelled nanopolystyrene as model nanoplastics for environmental fate investigations: Synthesis and optimisation by Rega Permana, Swati Sharma, Christopher Stark, David Price, Christian Pfrang, Eugenia Valsami-Jones

“…Their biomolecule-like composition, primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen, complicates detection using conventional analytical methods. …”
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The Influence of the Variability of the Profibrinolytic Response of the Blood Vessel Wall on the Effectiveness of Treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. Part 3 by S. I. Makogon, A. P. Momot

“…It is proposed to include DPVС in the composition of complex drug therapy for POAG in those cases when the ∆ ratio indicator t-PA / PAI-1 is equal to or more than 1.0.…”
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Disorders of esophageal clearance in gastroesophageal reflux disease and option of their treatment by O. A. Storonova, A. S. Trukhmanov, N. L. Dzhahaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Thus, smecta can be recommended as monotherapy at catarrhal RE and in composition of complex treatment at erosive GERD.…”
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Comparing the linkages between carbon components and soil aggregates in vegetable fields to continuous input of different carbon sources. by Yuan Yang Peng, Jiang Ling Huang, Yan Qin Peng, Yin Peng, Shi Xiong Li, Xi la Tu Da Bu

“…Organic fertilizer contributed more actively to labile organic carbon fractions, whereas biochar primarily supplied stable organic carbon. …”
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Optimization of Wetland Environmental DNA Metabarcoding Protocols for Great Lakes Region Herpetofauna by Olivia M. Ruppert, Jared J. Homola, Jeannette Kanefsky, Alyssa Swinehart, Kim T. Scribner, John D. Robinson

“…However, traditional survey methods often involve sampling within small temporal windows, and the gear deployed may be taxonomically biased, thus, they may fail to accurately characterize species presence/absence and diversity. …”
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