Traditional cereal processing technologies and their importance to African communities: A review by Chakare Benhura, Nyasha G Mushonga, Amanda Muguse, Kudzai Kamunhukamwe, Clareta Mpezani, Lisa Chibira, Mellisa Taruvinga, Santa M Patel

“…The techniques used are an effective way of improving nutritional quality, reducing anti-nutritive compounds and improving the functionality of cereals. Traditional cereal technologies improve sensory properties and shelf life of foods. …”
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Surface-coated paper packaging with nanocellulose modified with quaternary ammonium organosilane and precipitated calcium carbonate for improved water repellency and antibacterial... by Noppon Somsesta, Chokchai Chamamporn, Napadol Wongsopanakun, Phimmada Sonaka, Intatch Hongrattanavichit

“…This study presents a functional paper coating composed of nanocellulose (CNFs) derived from hemp agricultural waste and modified with octadecyldimethyl(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl) ammonium chloride (ODDMAC). …”
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Divergent altitudinal patterns of arbuscular and ectomycorrhizal fungal communities in a mid-subtropical mountain ecosystem by Taotao Wei, Huiguang Zhang, Shunfen Wang, Chunping Wu, Tieyao Tu, Yonglong Wang, Xin Qian

“…Network analysis indicated that AMF networks reached maximum complexity in evergreen broad-leaved forests, while EMF networks showed similar complexity levels in coniferous forests. …”
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Short-term dentoalveolar effects of aesthetic lip bumper appliance: A longitudinal cases-series and pilot study by M. Palone, F. Averta, G. Poma, F. Cremonini, ML. Degl'Innocenti, L. Lombardo

“…The distribution of the effects reported across the observational period depended on the mechanism of action (mechanical vs. functional).…”
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Probing quantum criticality near the BTZ black hole horizon: Insights from coupled fermion-antifermion pairs by Abdullah Guvendi, Omar Mustafa

“…At a=0.25 (scenario (i)) and a=0.75 (scenario (ii)), the system reaches a state where its evolution ceases over time. …”
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Pruebas T vs análisis categorial: evolución de la agilidad en los adultos mayores tras dos años de entrenamiento (T test vs categorical analysis: evolution of agility in older adu... by Ana Cordellat Marzal, Ainoa Roldán Aliaga, Pablo Monteagudo Chiner, Anabel Forte Daltell, Cristina Blasco-Lafarga

“…Exercise training does not ensure functional independence among elders, neither detraining means to lose it, so 4 categories where designed in order to analyse the long-term effects of a multicomponent physical-cognitive training program over their users’ functional independence. …”
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The Role of Red Yeast Rice Based Preparations for Non-Pharmacological Correction of Dyslipidemia in Patients with Low and Moderate Cardiovascular Risk (Expert Opinion) by M. V. Ezhov, A. Catapano, C. Escobar, V. V. Kukharchuk, M. I. Voevoda, O. M. Drapkina, S. A. Shalnova, A. V. Starodubova, V. S. Gurevich, I. I. Shaposhnik, O. O. Bolshakova, O. S. Oynotkinova, A. S. Alieva

“…Evaluation of dietary supplements and functional foods should necessarily include not only evidence of beneficial effects with respect to effects on the lipid profile and atherosclerosis, but also proven good tolerability. …”
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Soft Skills Development in Future Primary School Teacher’s Training by Nataliia Hrona, Olena Vyshnyk, Iryna Pinchuk

“…The analysis of the professional standard “Teacher of the primary school of a general secondary education institution”, which was developed on the basis of the working functions of a teacher and involves a review of attitudes towards professional qualities and changes in stereotypes of the professional development, made it possible to identify a number of soft skills that must be formed in accordance with teacher’s working functions. …”
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Sistem Pengambilan Keputusan dalam Penentuan Kelas Jabatan Fungsional Umum (JFU) Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) Menggunakan Metode Multi Rough Set dan Fuzzifikasi by Asri Yulianti

“…Based on the research that has been conducted, it can be seen that the Multi Rough Set Method is a good classifier method in decision making of employee competency classification in General Functional Work. It is because based on the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve results, the area under the curve reaches 0.866. …”
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Heavy Metal Immobilization by Phosphate-Solubilizing Fungus and Phosphogypsum Under the Co-Existence of Pb(II) and Cd(II) by Xu Li, Zhenyu Chao, Haoxuan Li, Jiakai Ji, Xin Sun, Yingxi Chen, Zhengda Li, Zhen Li, Chuanhao Li, Jun Yao, Lan Xiang

“…It demonstrated that 1 mmol/L Pb²⁺ stimulated the bioactivity of <i>A. niger</i> during incubation, based on the CO₂ emission rate. PG successfully functioned as P source for the fungus, and promoted the growth of the fungal cells. …”
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Diagnosis and treatment of abnormal left coronary artery originating from the pulmonary artery: A single-center experience by Kahraman Yakut, Niyazi Kursad Tokel, Murat Ozkan, Birgul Varan, Ilkay Erdogan, Mehmet Sait Aslamaci

“…At discharge, there was a significant improvement in left ventricular (LV) systolic functions. At the last visit, all patients had normal LV systolic functions except four who had mild dysfunction. …”
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Development and Test of Pomelo Fruit Inventory Grading Management System Based on RFID Technology by Haijun QI, Jintao ZHANG, Bofeng ZENG, Yizhi LUO, Xingxing ZHOU

“…According to the data display and the background system, the success rate of pomelo information outbound delivery reached 100%, meeting the actual work needs of the system. …”
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Immobilization of Oat Bran Polyphenols in Complex Coacervates of Whey Protein and Malthodextrin by Zyaitdinov Damir R., Ewteew Alexandr V., Bannikova Anna V.

“…The research confirmed the possibility of using polyphenols obtained by the biotechnological method from oat bran as functional ingredients. Eventually, they may be used in new functional products with bifidogenic properties. …”
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Hybrid versus traditional method closure of ventricular septal defects in childrenCentral MessagePerspective by Akkerbez Adilbekova, MD, Shukhrat Marassulov, MD, PhD, Abay Baigenzhin, MD, PhD, Saken Kozhakhmetov, MD, PhD, Bakhytzhan Nurkeyev, MD, PhD, Amangeldy Kerimkulov, MD, Saniya Murzabayeva, MD, Rinat Maiorov, MD, Arailym Kenzhebayeva, MD

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Stacking selected polarization switching and phase transition in vdW ferroelectric α-In2Se3 junction devices by Yuyang Wu, Tianjiao Zhang, Deping Guo, Bicheng Li, Ke Pei, Wenbin You, Yiqian Du, Wanchen Xing, Yuxiang Lai, Wei Ji, Yuda Zhao, Renchao Che

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Real-Time Neuropsychological Testing for Hydrocephalus: Ultra-Fast Neuropsychological Testing During Infusion and Tap Test in Patients with Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus by Ilaria Guarracino, Sara Fabbro, Daniele Piccolo, Serena D’Agostini, Miran Skrap, Enrico Belgrado, Marco Vindigni, Francesco Tuniz, Barbara Tomasino

“…Results: Compared to T0, cerebrospinal fluid removal significantly improved performance on tasks exploring executive functions (counting backward, <i>p</i> < 0.001; verbal fluency, <i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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INTERPLAY BETWEEN ORAL HEALTH, SYSTEMIC COMORBIDITIES, AND THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: TOWARD AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF DEMENTIA CARE by Oana Cristina Cretu, Doriana Agop Forna, Cosmin Bida, Marius Cocu, Teona Tudorici, Magda Calina Bârlean, Andrei Georgescu, Corina Ciupilan, Razvan Branzan, Elena Rodica Popescu

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Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for synovial hyperplasia<subtitle>An animal experimental study</subtitle> by Qi Xu, Xiao-hui Xu, Ze-zheng Liu, Jian-bi Zhu, Huan-huan Ding, Chun-chun Jin, Zhi-han Yan

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Thermomechanical and physicochemical investigation of Raw clay bricks derived from Nomayo clay and palm shell powder lignocellulosic material by Hamka Hamka Adolphe Claudel, Olembe Roland Yves, Djomi Rolland, Ngohe Ekam Paul Salomon, Touani Chualeu Parfait, Biyeme Florent, Tchotang Theodore

“…X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis show kaolinite as the main mineral phase, with a little amount of quartz and organic functional groups in composite samples. Thermal analysis (TGA/DTA/DTG) indicates a three-stage decomposition process: moisture loss (~ 188 °C), cellulose degradation (~ 314 °C, Δm ≈ 19.17%), and kaolinite dehydroxylation (> 500 °C), with thermal stability reached above 600 °C. …”
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Boosting solar-driven metal-free activation of sulfites by biochar-based photocatalyst for organic pollutants degradation: in-situ precise regulation and the enhancement mechanism by Yani Zang, Jie Ding, Jiayi Wang, Chengxin Chen, Hanjun Sun, Jiwei Pang, Luyan Zhang, Nanqi Ren, Lan Ding, Shanshan Yang

“…Characterizations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that N vacancies could trap electrons, while N doping regulated the electronic structure, forming mid-gap states to enhance the separation of carriers. …”
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