Changes of nitrogen metabolism enzyme activities and protein content in response to low light during the seed filling stage in rice by XU Guangli, LIU Jia, LIANG Chenggang, WANG Yan, DING Chunbang, LI Tian

“…After harvest, the samples were used to measure GS, GOT and GPT activities, as well as soluble protein, total protein and amino acid contents.Results showed that the GS activities were significantly decreased by 20.01%-30.52% at A2 than A1 (11.61%-19.36%) compared with CK, whereas, the activities of GOT and GPT increased significantly at A2 (GOT increased by 26.07%-36.82% and GPT increased by 26.07%-61.07%) than A₁ (GOT increased by 14.02%-23.02% GPT increased by 11.81%-33.83%) compared with CK. …”
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Machine-learning based quantification of lung shunt fraction from 99mTc-MAA SPECT/CT for selective internal radiation therapy of liver tumors using TriDFusion (3DF) by Daniel Lafontaine, Finn Augensen, Adam Kesner, Raoul Vincent, Assen Kirov, Simone Krebs, Heiko Schöder, John L. Humm

“…Using CT images (from the SPECT/CT) as a blueprint, the TotalSegmentor machine learning algorithm automatically computes masks for the liver and lungs. …”
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Folic acid-modified celastrol nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, anticancer activity in 2D and 3D breast cancer models by Siukan Law, Albert Wingnang Leung, Chuanshan Xu

“…However, its low water solubility and poor tumour selection represent major pitfalls for clinical application. …”
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Preparation of Mesoporous Boron-Doped Porous Carbon Derived from Coffee Grounds via Hybrid Activation for Carbon Capture and Storage by Hyeon Hye Kim, Kay-Hyeok An, Byung-Joo Kim

“…The increasing concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere necessitates the development of efficient carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. …”
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Design Improvement of Permanent Magnet Motor Using Single- and Multi-Objective Approaches by Cvetkovski Goga, Petkovska Lidija

“…In this case, optimising the efficiency of the motor, reducing cogging torque, and minimising the total weight of active materials are defined as possible objective functions. …”
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Ammonium Polyphosphate Promotes Maize Growth and Phosphorus Uptake by Altering Root Properties by Siqi Dong, Asante-Badu Bismark, Songsong Li, Qiang Gao, Xue Zhou, Cuilan Li

“…Improving rhizosphere properties through the selection of suitable fertilizer types can enhance fertilizer use efficiency and increase maize production.…”
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Active Immunization Against Inhibin Impaired Spermatogenesis, Plasma Luteinizing Hormone, Pituitary Prolactin mRNA, and Hypothalamic Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide mRNA Expressions... by Muhammad Faheem Akhtar, Muhammad Umar, Ejaz Ahmad, Mingxia Zhu, Ying Han, Changfa Wang

“…The objectives of the present research were to elaborate on the effects of inhibin (INH) immunization on testicular histology, plasma LH, pituitary PRL mRNA, and hypothalamic VIP mRNA expressions in Yangzhou ganders. A total of 60 birds were selected and divided into control (CON) and INH-immunized (INH-immunized) groups, having 30 in each group. …”
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Optimization of helicopter and UAV coordinated SAR time by Ming Zhang, Ying Huo, Hanzhi Zhang, Jiale Duan, Faqiang Wen

“…Abstract The optimization of total helicopter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) coordinated search-and-rescue (SAR) time to buy time for follow-up rescue activities is an important problem in air rescue that needs to be solved. …”
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Chain-mediated effect of physical activity between Chinese language-based L2 motivational self-system and intended effort by Zixia Bu, Yu Liu, Yi Ba, Shan Jiang, Huijuan Liu, Jiyuan Li, Fuqiang Dong, Haohan Yu, Xindi Zhao

“…Therefore, the present study examined PA as a mediator and explored its ameliorative effects in L2MSS. A total of 981 international students from different countries were selected from 8 universities in Beijing as research subjects and were surveyed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), L2MSS, Learning Experience Scale, and Intended Effort Scale. …”
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Phytochemical and Antioxidant Variability in Some Black Mulberry, Chokeberry, and Elderberry Cultivars in Relation to Cultivar, Plant Part, and Extraction Solvent by Rukiye Zengin, Yılmaz Uğur, Selim Erdoğan, Çiğdem Yavuz, Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Ozkan Kaya

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Impact of Ultrasound- and Microwave-Assisted Extraction on Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activities of <i>Jania rubens</i> and <i>Sargassum muticum</i> by Kahina Hamamouche, Zoubida Elhadj, Latifa Khattabi, Wafa Zahnit, Brahim Djemoui, Omar Kharoubi, Walid Boussebaa, Mouhamed Bouderballa, Mohammed EL Moustapha Kallouche, Sabry M. Attia, Sheikh F. Ahmad, Maria Atanassova, Mohammed Messaoudi

“…The assessment included a series of antioxidant essays: DPPH, ABTS, phenanthroline, and total antioxidant capacity, followed by enzyme inhibition activities: alpha-amylase and urease. …”
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Soil pH and Nutrient Stoichiometry as Key Drivers of Phosphorus Availability in Crop Rotation Systems by Yi Yuan, Yi Zhu, Yichen Zhao, Meng Wang, Zhaoming Qu, Dongqing Lv, Yanli Liu, Yan Song, Tingting Wang, Chengliang Li, Haojie Feng

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Effects of Biostimulants on the Eco-Physiological Traits and Fruit Quality of Black Chokeberry (<i>Aronia melanocarpa</i> L.) by Anastasia Giannakoula, Georgia Ouzounidou, Stefanos Stefanou, George Daskas, Olga Dichala

“…These data suggest that selecting appropriate biostimulants can enhance plant yield and fruit quality by potentially activating secondary metabolite pathways.…”
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Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Aerial Parts of <i>Thymus vulgaris</i> L. and <i>Sideritis scardica</i> Griseb. by Magdalena Walasek-Janusz, Rafał Papliński, Barbara Mysiak, Renata Nurzyńska-Wierdak

“…It was also confirmed that selecting the appropriate solvent is essential for the efficient extraction of phenolic compounds, which are strongly linked to biological activity. …”
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Identification of potential dual α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory peptides from Humulus scandens through multi-step virtual screening, molecular docking, ligand efficiency an... by De Xin Dang, Shi Qi Xu, Desheng Li, Huan Wang, Xinhua Xia, Shaoyong Xu

“…A total of 2499 peptides were initially generated, among which 42 were predicted to possess biological activity. …”
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Sex-specific energy expenditure during the Alaska mountain wilderness ski classic; insights from an Arctic winter expedition by Melynda S. Coker, Michelle N. Ravelli, Timothy C. Shriver, Dale A. Schoeller, Dustin R. Slivka, Brent C. Ruby, Robert H. Coker

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Novel inhibitors of dengue virus methyltransferase: discovery by in vitro-driven virtual screening of fucoidan analogues, its synthesis, characterization, and potential in-vitro an... by Kothai Ramalingam, Arul Balasubramanian, Saravanan Muniappan, Kalirajan Rajagopal, Nagappan Andiappan

“…These molecules may produce efficient anti-dengue activity against DENV2. Compound FUC-4 was subjected to MD simulation at 100 ns and it showed the highest binding affinity with methyl transferase. …”
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Oxidative Coupling of Methane over Metal-Loaded TiO₂ Nanowires by Shuang Song, Jiongcan Xiang, Hui Kang, Fengming Yang

“…With metal loading, the electric and optical properties of TiO₂ NWs were adjusted, contributing to the improvement of the activity and selectivity of the OCM reaction. In the photocatalytic OCM reaction, the 1.0 Au/TiO₂ NW catalyst exhibits an outstanding C₂H₆ production rate (4901 μmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹) and selectivity (70%), alongside the minor production of C₃H₈ and C₂H₄, achieving a total C₂–C₃ hydrocarbon selectivity of 75%. …”
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Correlational research on college students’ physical exercise behavior, academic engagement, and self-efficacy by Wei Gao, Jiaxin Chen, Zhi Tu, Ming Li

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Antimicrobial activity and nanoremediation of heavy metals using biosynthesized CS/GO/ZnO nanocomposite by Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633 alone or immobilized in a macroporous cryogel by Mohamed M. El-Zahed, Mohamed I. Abou-Dobara, Marwa M. El-Khodary, Mohamed M. A. Mousa

“…Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633 was used as a safe and efficient bio-nano-factory during biosynthesis. The formation of CS/GO/ZnO was confirmed and characterized using different analyses including ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), selective area diffraction pattern (SADP), Zeta analyses, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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