Breaking the biofilm barrier: harnessing PVA-Nisin technology to safeguard dairy products from persistent pathogens by Adriana Artunduaga-Rojas, Mario E. Flores, Bernardo Carrillo, Wladimir Silva-Vera, Einar Vargas-Bello-Pérez, Romina L. Abarca

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A Study of Factors Influencing Chinese Design Students’ Adoption of AIGC Tools by Xiang Wang, Mingxing Li, Yu Yao, Xiaoyang Zhu

“…The structural equation model (SEM) analysis yielded the following findings: Characteristics of AIGC Technology (CoAT) and students’ task characteristics positively influence task-technology fit. …”
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Human Resource Management in Industry 4.0 Era: The Influence of Resilience and Self-Efficacy on the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Formative Assessment: A Study of... by Athanasia Panagiotidou, Chryssoula Chatzigeorgiou, Evangelos Christou, Ioannis Roussakis

“…The Industry 4.0 era has brought significant changes in all areas of everyday life. This development has an impact on employment relations, making evaluation a core aspect of human resource management, especially in education, where new skills and knowledge are important. …”
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An employee empowerment model in healthcare organizations: a case study of the Iranian social security organization by Ali Sadeghinezhad, Hamdollah Manzari Tavakoli, Saeed Sayadi, Mahdi Mohammad Bagheri, Mohammad Jalal Kamali

“…Organizations that invest in human resource development not only achieve better performance but also foster innovation, sustainability, and growth. …”
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Pore Characteristics of Hydrate-Bearing Sediments from Krishna-Godavari Basin, Offshore India by Wen Guan, Hailin Yang, Xindi Lu, Hailong Lu

“…In terms of the pore system, the KG Basin hydrate reservoir develops nanopores, with a relatively dispersed mineral distribution and high content of pyrite. …”
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Quantitatively Distinguishing the Factors Driving Runoff and Sediment Yield Variations in Karst Watersheds by Si Cheng, Xingxiu Yu, Zhenwei Li, Xianli Xu, Kelin Wang

“…Subsequently, the partial least squares‐structural equation model (PLS‐SEM) was used to decouple the complex relationships among runoff, SY and their potential influencing factors. …”
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From larva to adult: In vitro rearing protocol for honey bee (Apis mellifera) drones. by Marina Carla Bezerra da Silva, Madison Gail Kindopp, Midhun Sebastian Jose, Oleksii Obshta, Thanuri Lakna Kumari Edirithilake, Emilio Enrique Tellarini Prieto, Muhammad Fahim Raza, Marcelo Polizel Camilli, Jenna Thebeau, Fatima Masood, Ivanna Kozii, Igor Moshynskyy, Elemir Simko, Sarah C Wood

“…Development of a successful in vitro rearing protocol has been essential for pesticide safety assessment of immature honey bee workers under laboratory conditions. …”
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Improving the NO₂ Gas Sensing Performances at Room Temperature Based on TiO₂ NTs/rGO Heterojunction Nanocomposites by Yan Ling, Yunjiang Yu, Canxin Tian, Changwei Zou

“…The development of energy-efficient, sensitive, and reliable gas sensors for monitoring NO₂ concentrations has garnered considerable attention in recent years. …”
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Mechanical and microscale characterization of foamed concrete with Tianqi aluminosilicate binder by Sattar, Afiya Abdul, Mydin, Md Azree Othuman, Nadimalla, Altamashuddinkhan, Abdullah, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Awoyera, Paul O., Fadugba, Olaolu George

“…Persistent research work has aided the development of supplementary cementitious materials, contributing to both sustainable development and mitigating environmental impacts. …”
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Fabrication and characterization of corn starch based bioplastic for packaging applications by Md. Arefin Kowser, Hanif Mahmud, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, Nayem Hossain, Juhi Jannat Mim, Safiul Islam

“…Both samples have been carefully characterized by the Soil Burial Test (SBT), Moisture Test, Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), antimicrobial analysis tests, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis. The surface morphology of the developed bioplastic has been shown in the SEM images. …”
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The role of Fusobacterium nucleatum in macrophage M2 polarization and NF-κB pathway activation in colorectal cancer by Wei Zheng, Wei Zheng, Yuxin Wang, Yuxin Wang, Haoyang Sun, Haoyang Sun, Surina Bao, Surina Bao, Shuai Ge, Shuai Ge, Chunshan Quan, Chunshan Quan

“…Macrophage polarization was evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), and immunofluorescence staining. …”
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Synergistic photocatalytic and biomedical applications of Ag₂O-immobilized Bacillus subtilis-hyaluronic acid by Sikander Ali, Hijab Zahra, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Amany A. Abdel-Rheem, Muhammad Afzaal, Rab Nawaz, Bakar Bin Khatab Abbasi, Ali Irfan, Yousef A. Bin Jardan

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Building National Identity from Within: The Role of Self-Competence in Strengthening National Identity by B. Baydhowi, M. Preston, V. Syahputra, A.D. Cahyani, D. Rabitha

“…Data were analyzed using SEM to assess the proposed relationships between these variables. …”
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Investigation of the Anti-Lung Cancer Mechanisms of <i>Taraxacum officinale</i> Based on Network Pharmacology and Multidimensional Experimental Validation by Jianing Liu, Hailing Yang, Ran Liu, Dongjin Sun, Yongbao Liu, Jing Lu, Jinbiao Liu, Junrui Lu

“…Furthermore, the anticancer activity of taraxasterol was experimentally validated through in vitro assays and SEM-based morphological assessments, confirming its inhibitory effects on A549 lung cancer cells. …”
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Performance evaluation of waste glass in soil improvement: Influence of particle size of waste glass on mechanical, microstructural, and durability characteristics by Harun Akoğuz

“…The UCS test results indicate that the particle size of WG significantly influenced the strength development of the samples, as the maximum compressive strength increased from 1.42 MPa to 7.82 MPa with the decrease in particle size. …”
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Citrus sinensis and Musa acuminata Peel Waste Extract Mediated Synthesis of TiO2/rGO Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue under Visible Light Irradiation by Mulugeta Hirko Olana, Fedlu Kedir Sabir, Eneyew Tilahun Bekele, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa

“…Water pollution caused by various natural and artificial sources such as expansion of industrialization, rapid increment in population size, the threat of climate change, and development in urbanization takes a serious attention. …”
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Comprehensive Advanced Physicochemical Characterization and In Vitro Human Cell Culture Assessment of BMS-202: A Novel Inhibitor of Programmed Cell Death Ligand by Hasham Shafi, Andrea J. Lora, Haley M. Donow, Sally E. Dickinson, Georg T. Wondrak, H.-H. Sherry Chow, Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, Heidi M. Mansour

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used to assess morphology, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) provided insights of thermal behavior, and Hot-Stage Microscopy (HSM) corroborated these thermal behaviors. …”
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Biodegradation potential of Gordonia spp. on polypropylene and polystyrene: enhanced degradation through pretreatment by Yan Zhu, Hongzhe Wang, Hongzhe Wang, Jing Bai, Yanjie Qi, Dongfei Han

“…These findings contribute to developing sustainable solutions for managing persistent plastic waste. …”
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Centella asiatica Nanoparticles as Potential Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor for Cognitive Decline Therapy using Ellman's Method: An in Vitro Study by Nathania Nathania, Selvina Cindy Kusumaningrum, Reny I'tishom, Feranita Kumalasari, Ria Margiana

“…However, further research is required to ensure the right dosage and development of the research findings.…”
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Nutritional and Technological Benefits of Pine Nut Oil Emulsion Gel in Processed Meat Products by Berik Idyryshev, Almagul Nurgazezova, Zhanna Assirzhanova, Assiya Utegenova, Shyngys Amirkhanov, Madina Jumazhanova, Assemgul Baikadamova, Assel Dautova, Assem Spanova, Assel Serikova

“…Textural and visual characteristics remained within acceptable sensory thresholds. SEM images showed more homogenous matrix structures in the EG samples. …”
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