Engineered NiO/TiO2 and CuO/NiO/TiO2 heterojunctions for sustainable direct photocatalytic epoxidation of propylene using molecular oxygen by Nicola Morante, Katia Monzillo, Alessandro Padua, Andrea Muscatello, Diana Sannino, Serena Esposito, Vincenzo Vaiano

“…Process optimization revealed that water vapor (1000 ppm) significantly enhanced PO selectivity, while incident light intensity played a crucial role in determining conversion rates. …”
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Effects of Structural Configurations on the Bending Performance and Dimensional Stability of Laminated Bamboo Made from Two Gigantochloa Species by Norwahyuni Mohd Yusof, Mohd Zuhri Mohamed Yusoff, Pairdah Md Tahir, Redzuan Mohammad Suffian James, Mohd Khairun Anwar Uyup, Petar Antov, Juliana Abdul Halip, Izwan Johari, Seng Hua Lee

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Hybrid Soybean as Green Manure for Improving Soil Properties and Subsequent Crop Growth by Haibo Qi, Bangrui Li, Junmei Fan, Wei Zhao, Yiming Ma, Yuan Suo, Mingjiu Wang, Yong Wang

“…The diversity and richness of soil bacterial communities increased significantly, accompanied by alterations in community structure and composition. These changes enhanced soil fertility and optimized the microbial community structure, promoting the growth of subsequent crops. …”
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Effесt of Chеmiсаl Cоmposition оn thе Miсrоstruсture, Hаrdnеss, аnd Elесtrical Conductivity Profiles of the Bi-Gе-X (Gа, Cu, Zn) Allоys by A. Djordjević, M. Zečević, D. Minić, M. Kolarević, D. Manasijević, V. Ristić

“…In all three investigated ternary systems an isothermal section at 25°C was selected for experimental testing. Based on the optimized thermodynamic parameters for the constitutive binary systems, the calculation was performed. …”
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Identification of QTLs associated with opaque2 modifiers influencing kernel opacity, kernel hardness, and tryptophan content in quality protein maize by Diksha Jasrotia, Sushil Kumar, Yashmeet Kaur, Yashmeet Kaur, Abhijit Kumar Das, Alla Singh, Dharam Paul, Shanu Shukla, Priti Sharma, Sujay Rakshit, Ramesh Kumar

“…These loci can be pyramided into elite lines using SSR markers; genomic selection could be used to optimize trait stacking. …”
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Effects of dietary faba bean (Vicia faba L.) inclusion on carcass characteristics, meat quality, and blood biochemistry in Awassi lambs by Belal S. Obeidat, Nawras L. Al Shabuol, Linda Alyahya

“…Conclusion: The inclusion of 20% FB in the diet of Awassi lambs improved carcass composition and meat quality without negatively affecting animal health. …”
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Effects of Lactic Acid Fermentation on the Retention of Β-Carotene Content in Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes by Benard O. Oloo, A. A. Shitandi, S. Mahungu, J. B. Malinga, Rose B. Ogata

“…This study aimed to establish the effects of lactic fermentation on the levels of β-carotene in selected  orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) varieties from Kenya.…”
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Histological response and blood glucose level in a diabetic animal model after the oral administration of Mucuna pruriens: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Tri Wahyu Pangestiningsih, Dian Meididewi Nuraini, Morsid Andityas, Ariana Ariana

“…Eligible in vivo studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria, and data were extracted following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Rtanj’s <i>Hypericum perforatum</i> Infusion Tea and Methanolic Extracts: Insights from LC-MS/MS and HPTLC–Bioautography by Sofija Kilibarda, Marko D. Jović, Danijel D. Milinčić, Sandra Vuković, Jelena Đ. Trifković, Mirjana B. Pešić, Aleksandar Ž. Kostić

“…This research includes the following approaches: phytochemical and antioxidant characterization of <i>H. perforatum</i> infusion tea to determine its realistic composition (What do we consume when drinking the tea?)…”
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Creation of Souvenir Products as a Means of Promotion of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the City by Uliana P. Efremova, Olga A. Tsesevichene, Anastasia A. Seldusheva

“…The methodological basis of the project was theoretical research methods, such as: analysis used to identify and clarify the target audience of the project, and select similar examples, as well as the souvenir market to highlight competitive advantages; synthesis - to identify optimal design solutions and formulate conclusions; comparison - to work with information sources when determining the functionality of the souvenir and its application. …”
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Effects of different kinds and concentrations of fatty acids on differentiation and development of cotton fiber by Sun Yingchao, Liu Wei, He Qiuling, Zhu Shuijin, Chen Jinhong

“…This consequence provides an evidence to the research of regulating cotton fiber differentiation and development as well as the production and quality formation by altering the composition and/or concentration of cottonseed fatty acid.…”
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Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Small-Sided Games on Athletic Performance in Male Youth Soccer Players: A Pilot Study by Zarife Pancar, Mehmet Kaan Akay, Muhammet Taha İlhan, Emre Karaday, Burak Karaca, Mustafa Sencer Ulema, Ali Muhittin Taşdoğan, Yücel Makaracı, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández

“…Adjusting the design of small-sided games and selecting the appropriate format can significantly enhance training outcomes and player development in soccer. …”
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Callus formation, organogenesis and microclonal reproduction in different species of the genus Linum L. in vitro by С. В. Міщенко, Л. М. Кривошеєва

“…The frequency and intensity of callus formation and organogenesis, the effectiveness of microclonal reproduction depended on the genotype of a particular species; therefore it is advisable to select the composition of the nutrient medium and growth regulators for each of them. …”
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A comparative evaluation of the physico- and bio-chemical characteristics and antioxidant activities of six Argan (Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels) varieties by Abderrahim Asbbane, Mohamed Ibourki, Otmane Hallouch, Samira Oubannin, Ali El Boukhari, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Khang Wen Goh, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, Naima Ait Aabd, Dominique Guillaume, Zoubida Charrouf, Saïd Gharby

“…Altogether, our findings provide valuable insights into selecting optimal argan cultivars for oil production or of major importance at the domestic level.…”
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Revalorisation of brewer’s spent grain for biotechnological production of hydrogen with Escherichia coli by Gema Cabrera, Gema Cabrera, José Manuel Jáimez, Jezabel Sánchez-Oneto, Jezabel Sánchez-Oneto, Jorge Bolivar, Jorge Bolivar, Antonio Valle, Antonio Valle

“…Subsequently, steepest ascent and central composite design (CCD) statistical methods were applied to determine the optimal conditions for hydrolysis.ResultsThe optimised hydrolysis condition were 0.047 M H2SO4, 150°C, 30 min and 15% BSG, leading to the theoretical concentrations of 54.8 g RS/L and 20 g/L proteins. …”
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CLINICAL EVALUATION OF COMPLICATIONS DURING PROSTHESIS WITH INDIRECT RESTORATIONS FOR FRONT TEETH by V.V. Chamata

“…Today, PLVs are mainly used to optimize tooth form and position, close diastemata, replace discolored or unesthetic composite resin restorations, restore teeth with incisal abrasions or tooth erosion, and mask or reduce tooth discoloration. …”
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Effects of Different Shaping Methods and Loading on Fruit Quality and Volatile Compounds in ‘Beibinghong’ Grapes by Yingxue Liu, Weiyu Cao, Baoxiang Zhang, Hongyan Qin, Yanli Wang, Yiming Yang, Peilei Xu, Yue Wang, Shutian Fan, Changyu Li, Jiaqi Li, Wenpeng Lu

“…The effects of different shaping methods and loading treatments on the photosynthetic rate, chlorophyll content, fruit yield and quality, and volatile compound composition of the ‘Beibinghong’ grape were studied. …”
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Associations between Multiple Food Consumption Frequencies and the Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease in High Cardiac Risk Subjects by Xiaohui Xu, Shiyun Hu, Sijie Shen, Fang Ding, Jianlin Shao, Xiafen Shen, Tianxu Chen, Xiaoling Xu, Jing Yan, Yin Zhu, Qiang Cai, Wei Yu

“…The outcome was defined as the composite of the incidence of major CVD events, including coronary heart disease and stroke. …”
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Robust Image Population Based Stain Color Normalization: How Many Reference Slides Are Enough? by Jose L. Agraz, Caleb M. Grenko, Andrew A. Chen, Angela N. Viaene, MacLean D. Nasrallah, Sarthak Pati, Tahsin Kurc, Joel Saltz, Michael D. Feldman, Hamed Akbari, Parth Sharma, Russell T. Shinohara, Spyridon Bakas

“…We seek the optimal number of slides to construct a more representative reference based on composite/aggregate of multiple H&amp;E density histograms and stain-vectors, obtained from a randomly selected WSI population (WSI-Cohort-Subset). …”
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Community guidelines to increase the reusability of marine microfossil assemblage data by L. Jonkers, T. Strack, M. Alonso-Garcia, S. D'haenens, S. D'haenens, R. Huber, M. Kucera, I. Hernández-Almeida, C. L. C. Jones, B. Metcalfe, B. Metcalfe, R. Saraswat, L. Silye, S. K. Verma, M. N. Abd Malek, G. Auer, C. F. Barbosa, M. A. Barcena, K.-H. Baumann, K.-H. Baumann, F. Boscolo-Galazzo, J. A. S. Calvelo, L. Capotondi, M. Caratelli, M. Caratelli, J. Cardich, H. Carvajal-Chitty, M. Chroustová, H. K. Coxall, R. M. de Mello, A. de Vernal, P. Diz, K. M. Edgar, H. L. Filipsson, Á. Fraguas, H. L. Furlong, G. Galli, G. Galli, N. L. García Chapori, R. Granger, J. Groeneveld, A. Imam, R. Jackson, D. Lazarus, J. Meilland, M. Molčan Matejová, R. Morard, C. Morigi, S. N. Nielsen, D. Ochoa, M. R. Petrizzo, A. S. Rigual-Hernández, M. C. Rillo, M. L. Staitis, G. Tanık, R. Tapia, N. Vats, B. S. Wade, A. E. Weinmann

“…The guidelines presented here are intended as a step in that direction. Determining the optimal forms and formats for data sharing are obvious next steps the community needs to take.…”
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