Influence of acidified-biochar on phosphorus and potassium availability in alkaline sandy soil by Tamer A. Elbana, Noura Bakr, Sahar A. Shahin, Nahed A. A. Azab, Soad M. El-Ashry

“…Acidification improved P and K availability in the studied alkaline sandy soil, but such influence depended on biochar type, chemical composition, and incubation time. Selecting the appropriate acid for biochar modification is crucial to optimizing nutrient availability in alkaline soils.…”
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Harnessing molluscan shell waste for sustainable tribology by integrating biogenic fillers in eco-friendly brake pad development by N. Jiyas, S. D. Akshay, S. J. Ardra, Anand M. R. Sekhar, M. Jayakrishnan, Indu Sasidharan, Bindu Kumar K

“…This study investigates the innovative use of waste molluscan shells, naturally abundant in calcium carbonate, as eco-friendly substitutes for synthetic fillers in friction composites. Four shell species (Perna perna, Meretrix casta, gastropod, and Rocellaria dubia) were selected for evaluation, integrated into composite formulations alongside permanganate-treated kenaf fiber as reinforcement. …”
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Alterations in bacterial structure and function in seawater due to Mytilus coruscus farming: implications for sustainable aquaculture management by Fenglin Wang, Fenglin Wang, Lijia Gao, Kobi Talma, Yufeng Pan, Qi Liu, Yaodong He, Zhengwei Peng, Xiumei Zhang

“…This study utilized high-throughput sequencing technology to analyze the diversity, composition, co-occurrence networks, assembly mechanisms, and functional predictions of bacterial communities in seawater from both Mytilus coruscus aquaculture areas (AA) and non-aquaculture areas (NAA) across different seasons. …”
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The Influence of Basal Medium on Polyphenol Accumulation in Shoot Cultures of <i>Clerodendrum trichotomum</i> and <i>Clerodendrum colebrookianum</i> by Jan Gomulski, Marta Krzemińska, Magdalena Jochymek, Anna K. Kiss, Izabela Grzegorczyk-Karolak

“…In this study, the importance is underscored of basal medium selection in optimizing the in vitro production of bioactive polyphenolic compounds in <i>Clerodendrum</i> species, providing a foundation for the sustainable and scalable production of these pharmacologically significant metabolites.…”
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Choice of Extraction Method for Receiving Extraction from Seeds of Payne Hay with the High Content of Biologically Active Substances by S. S. Belokurov, E. V. Flysyuk, I. E. Smekhova

“…The purpose of this study was to select the optimal extraction method for obtaining extracts with a high content of BAS from fenugreek seeds. …”
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Spin-flash drying characteristics and kinetic model of antarctic krill by TAN Jiayu, OUYANG Jie, MA Tiantian, SHEN Jia

“…<b>Methods:</b> Six common thin-layer drying models were selected to fit the experimental data. Further, the equations of drying model constant and temperature were established to obtain the model expression and validate the optimal drying model. …”
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Evaluation of Adulticidal Clorine with Black Sand, White Sand and Silica Sand for Decline Coliform Bacteria by Rezania Asyfiradayati, Eni Budiyati, Mitoriana Porusia, Muhammad Rivandi Athaya, Afnan Zain Muzakki, Jenita Berlian Nindyasari, Siti Rohana Mohd Yatim

“…These findings point out the importance of sand composition in enhancing chlorine diffusers’ antimicrobial efficacy. …”
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INFLUENCE OF PRE-KILLING LIVING WEIGHT ON THE QUALITY OF CARCASES OF HYBRID PIGS IN THE CONDITIONS OF INDUSTRIAL PORK PRODUCTION IN UKRAINE by Mykola POVOD, Oksana KRAVCHENKO, Andriy GETYA, Valeriy ZHMAILOV, Olekasndr MYKHALKO, Olga KORZH, Tatiana KODAK

“…For the study, 80 heads of young pigs were selected, of which 32 were pigs and 48 were boars. …”
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Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci for Grain Quality Traits in a Pamyati Azieva × Paragon Bread Wheat Mapping Population Grown in Kazakhstan by Akerke Amalova, Simon Griffiths, Aigul Abugalieva, Saule Abugalieva, Yerlan Turuspekov

“…These findings underscore the need for balanced breeding strategies that optimize grain composition while maintaining high productivity. …”
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Influence of low-intensity artificial light on the fatty acid profile of the biotechnologically important culinary mushroom Pleurotus eryngii in vitro by Oksana Mykchaylova, Aleksander Besarab, Anatoliy Negriyko, Margarita Lomberg, Natalia Poyedinok

“…The ratios of ΣPUFA/ΣSFA, ΣPUFA/ΣMUFA and ΣPUFAω-6/ω-3 in the mass of mycelium irradiated with blue light were within the optimal values for the human diet. Conclusions The selected mycelial photoactivation modes using low-intensity laser and LED light of different spectral composition and coherence may have potential in the biotechnology of submerged cultivation of P. eryngii to obtain mycelial mass with an improved fatty acid profile, which can be considered as a useful source of lipids.…”
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Bacterial communities associated with ambrosia beetles: current knowledge and existing gaps by Juan Carlos Cambronero-Heinrichs, Juan Carlos Cambronero-Heinrichs, Peter H. W. Biedermann, Laura Besana, Andrea Battisti, Davide Rassati

“…Most studies employed 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding, and the optimal primer combination for characterizing bacterial communities in environmental samples is 515F/806RB (V4). …”
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Dietary Nutrient Evaluations in a Cohort of Dogs with Aminoaciduric Canine Hypoaminoacidemic Hepatopathy Syndrome Inform Dietary Targets for Protein, Fat, Sodium, and Calcium by John C. Rowe, Emmy Luo, Martha G. Cline, Michael Astor, John P. Loftus

“…Nutritional management is a pillar of optimal treatment. Currently, there are no specific published data to inform dietary nutrient composition selections for treating affected dogs. …”
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Magnetic hardness of hexagonal and orthorhombic Fe3C, Co3C, (Fe–Co)3C, and their alloys with boron, nitrogen, and transition metals: A first-principles study by Justyn Snarski-Adamski, Mirosław Werwiński, Justyna Rychły-Gruszecka

“…In this study, we considered a large set of materials that are closely related to orthorhombic Fe3C (cementite) with the aim of characterizing trends in their intrinsic magnetic properties, highlighting the relation between magnetic properties and the chemical composition, and identifying alloys that are optimal for applications. …”
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Tailoring structural and thermal properties of neodymium hafnium-zirconium oxide nano particles (Nd2(Hf1−xZrx)2O7; x = 0.2, 0.5) for thermal barrier coatings by Jittu Varghese Kurian, M R Radhakrishna Panicker, Job P A, Sabu Thomas, Asaletha R

“…Overall, this study describes the development and characterization of novel Nd _2 (Hf _1−x Zr _x ) _2 O _7 (x = 0.2, 0.5) samples with reduced thermal conductivity, offering pathways for optimizing materials for thermal barrier coating applications.…”
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Development and Preclinical Evaluation of a Lyophilized Vaccine Against Equine Herpesvirus Type 4 (EHV-4) by Lespek Kutumbetov, Balzhan Myrzakhmetova, Aiganym Tussipova, Gulzhan Zhapparova, Talshyn Tlenchiyeva, Karina Bissenbayeva, Sergazy Nurabayev, Aslan Kerimbayev

“…The most effective stabilizer composition—sucrose, gelatin, and lactalbumin hydrolysate—was selected based on viral titer retention. …”
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Determination and verification of key factors influencing the set pressure of pilot-operated surge relief valve by Yue CHEN, Fengbo DUAN

“…Conclusion For enhanced accuracy in the set pressures of pilot-operated surge relief valves, it is recommended to select springs and pistons based on their structures and materials, aiming for optimal combinations tailored to specific conditions in engineering applications.…”
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New breeding material of winter rapeseed (<i>Brassica napus</i> L.) with increased yield and high oleic acid content in seed oil by A. A. Golova, L. A. Gorlova, S. G. Efimenko

“…Agronomic assessment was carried out in the control nursery and the progeny evaluation nursery in 2023/2024. The fatty acid composition was measured on a MATRIX-I Bruker Optics device.Results. …”
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Regression Analysis in Development of Method for Isolation and Quantitative Determination of Water-soluble Polysaccharides from Sunflower Roots of One-year-old by N. A. Dyakova

“…The aim of this study is to select optimal parameters of ultrasonic extraction of water-soluble polysaccharides from sunflower roots of oneyear old based on regression analysis.Materials and methods. …”
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Research in the Development and Validation of the Method of Quantitative Determination of Flavonoids in the Common Sorrel Herba, Gathered in the Altai Territory by G. R. Kutateladze, L. M. Fedoseeva

“…Next, carried out the selection of the optimal conditions for the complexation reaction (the complexation reaction time, the ratio of «aliquot – aluminum chloride alcohol solution»). …”
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Sequence characterization and evolutionary analysis of S-RNase gene among five genera Pomoideae by LIANG Wenjie, XIE Zhiliang, Wuyun Tana

“…The nucleotide composition and Compute codon usage bias programs of MEGA11 software were used to calculate the base composition and relative synonymous of the S-RNase gene sequence of 5 genera of Pyridae codon usage value. …”
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