Recent Advances in Vitamin E TPGS-Based Organic Nanocarriers for Enhancing the Oral Bioavailability of Active Compounds: A Systematic Review by Chee Ning Wong, Siew-Keah Lee, Yang Mooi Lim, Shi-Bing Yang, Yik-Ling Chew, Ang-Lim Chua, Kai Bin Liew

“…Despite using the same excipient, variability in particle size, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency among nanocarriers indicates the need for tailored formulations. …”
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Optimizing Ergothioneine Biosynthesis and Antioxidant Activity in <i>Agaricus</i> spp. Through Amino Acid Supplementation and Yeast–Peptone Mixtures by Hojat Ghahremani-majd, Hasan Mumivand, Parisa Khanizadeh, Fatemeh Bakhshipoor, Sergio Argento

“…This study explores the effects of amino acid supplementation (methionine, cysteine, and histidine) and yeast–peptone mixtures on ergothioneine production, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and growth rate in various <i>Agaricus</i> species; this was conducted through two distinct experiments within a completely randomized design. …”
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Unlocking the Functional Food Potential of <i>Capparis spinosa</i>: Optimizing Ultrasound Extraction, Phytochemical Analysis, and Assessing Antioxidative Activities by Abdulhakim Naffati, Aleksandra Mišan, Saša Kenig, Katja Kramberger, Zala Jenko Pražnikar, Ana Petelin, Aleksandra Cvetanović Kljakić, Abdelmoumen Benmerzoug, Nasrien Elfarrah, Alena Stupar

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Activity-based costing for HIV, primary care and nutrition services in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic literature review and synthesis by Diana Bowser, Anna Sombrio, Neto Coulibaly, Noah Mark

“…The results of ABC studies enable governments, funders, and policymakers to utilize costing results to make efficient, cost-effective decisions on how to allocate scarce resources…”
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Optimized Biochar from Chicken Manure via Hydrothermal Activation and Catalytic HTC: Properties and CO₂ Reduction Potential by Seong-Yeun Yoo, Thi. Thu-Trang Ho, Ahmad Nadeem, Seong-Su Kim, Kangil Choe, Jai-Young Lee

“…This study applied a three-step process consisting of hydrothermal activation (ZnCl₂ or H₃PO₄), catalytic hydrothermal carbonization (HCl or FeCl₃), and low-temperature pyrolysis (250 °C) to develop an energy-efficient method for producing biochar. …”
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Irrigation combined with organic fertilizer could promote the environmental health of soil available nutrients and improve the functional activity of saponins in Panax Notoginseng by Yunfei Tuo, Chunyan Xie, Shaojun Wang, Ping Xiang, Qiliang Yang, Xiahong He

“…Farmers increased the amount of irrigation, excessive application of pesticides and fertilizers to improve the economic income of Panax Notoginseng, resulting in several negative consequences, including the degradation of soil structure, the disruption of nutrient cycling, decreased resource use efficiency, and a decline in the functional activity of saponins. …”
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Machine learning optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of phenolics and tannins from pomegranate peel by Fatemeh Mobasheri, Mostafa Khajeh, Mansour Ghaffari-Moghaddam, Jamshid Piri, Mousa Bohlooli

“…The evaluated response variables were total phenolic (mg GAE/g), total tannin (mg CE/g), and antioxidant activity (DPPH scavenging activity). …”
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Evaluation of the Ochratoxin A Reduction and Physicochemical Properties of Green Coffee Beans Following Atmospheric Nonthermal Plasma and Plasma‐Activated Water Treatments by Ashrie Yacab, Chia‐Min Lin, Pei‐Shan Chih, Trias Mahmudiono, Chih‐Yao Hou, Hsiu‐Ling Chen

“…Furthermore, no negative effects were observed in terms of color, caffeine content, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and DPPH scavenging activity, except for atmospheric NTP treatment, which exhibited distinct color changes. …”
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The antibacterial activity of nano-encapsulated basil and cinnamon essential oils against certain multidrug-resistant bacteria recovered from infected wounds by Noura El-Kattan, Kamilia A.M. Allam

“…This study was conducted to evaluate the antibacterial activity of nano-encapsulated essential oils of basil (Ocimum basilicum) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. …”
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Antioxidant Defenses and Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP) Activity Provide “Radioresilience” Against Ionizing Radiation-Induced Stress in Dwarf Bean Plants by Bruno Hay Mele, Anna Rita Bianchi, Valeria Guerretti, Mariagabriella Pugliese, Anna De Maio, Carmen Arena

“…The remodulation of oxidative stress markers is slower and more complex, with catalase and total polyphenols failing to recover completely and residual antioxidant activity after twenty days. …”
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Investigation of the Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Ultrasound-Assisted Extracted Phenolics from <i>Aronia melanocarpa</i> Pomace by Iuliana Aprodu, Carmen Lidia Chitescu, Leontina Grigore-Gurgu, Loredana Dumitrașcu

“…The ultrasound amplitude was tested between 20% and 60%, for 10 min, with the highest concentrations of total polyphenols and antioxidant activity being measured at a 30% amplitude. …”
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Modifying Parallel Excitations into One Framework for C(sp3)─H Bond Activation with Energy Combined More Than Two Photons by Qingbo Shen, Jiali Chen, Xu Jing, Chunying Duan

“…Accordingly, the total oxidation conversion of alkane utilizing three photoexcitation processes combines the energies of more than two photons. …”
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FORMATION OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL OF ENTERPRISES by V. G. Semenova

“… Among all resources of the enterprise, intellectual resources are able to ensure a creative, innovative approach to the solution of actual issues of enterprise’s operation. The formation and active use of intellectual capital of the enterprise becomes a guarantee of increasing its competitiveness and efficiency of activities both in the context of solving current problems and in the strategic perspective. …”
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The fungal strain and inoculation method mediate the endophytic activity of Beauveria bassiana and its impact on the growth of cucumber plants and the population of Liriomyza sativ... by Lobna Rajab, Ahmad M. Dayoub, Ibtisam Gazal, Mohammad Ahmad

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Avocado seed extract encapsulated in zein nanoparticles as a functional ingredient by Thanida Chuacharoen, Chantana Polprasert, Cristina M. Sabliov

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Study on effect of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) under gnotobiotic conditions by M. Chiranjeevi, Geeta D. Goudar, Krishnaraj PU, Nagaraju Yalavarthi

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Application of response surface methodology in modeling and optimization of ceftriaxone decomposition with activated persulfate through zero valence zinc nanoparticles/ultrasonic w... by Zohreh Berizi, Mohammad Reza Zare, Leila rezaei, Ali Parvizimehr, salehe salehnia, Mohsen Rezaei, Nezamaddin Mengelizadeh

“…The presence of tert-butyl alcohol and ethanol as scavengers of hydroxyl and sulfate radicals decreased the efficiency rate of the process to 79% and 45% in the reaction time of 45 minutes and emphasized that the active species participate in ceftriaxone degradation. …”
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Increased Temporal Overlap in Diel Activity Patterns Potentially Intensifies Interspecific Competition Among Sympatric Large Carnivores in the Sanjiangyuan Region of China by Dong Wang, Quanbang Li, Jingyu Gao, Xu Su, Xinming Lian

“…Activity patterns constitute a critical adaptive trait in large carnivores, enabling them to manage interspecific competition, enhance their foraging efficiency, and adapt to fluctuating environmental conditions. …”
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Oxygen nanobubble-induced hyperoxia: Effects on growth, digestive enzyme activity, intestinal morphology, and biochemical parameters in kuruma prawn (Penaeus japonicus) by Jiadong Guo, Yi Chen, Yuntian Zhang, Rongwei Zhang, Kotoya Inaba, Tatsu Osato, Xiaoran Zhao, Yuzhe Han, Tongjun Ren

“…Oxygen nanobubble (NB-O2) technology constitutes an efficient and stable approach for the release of dissolved oxygen (DO), frequently leading to a substantial elevation in DO levels within the water. …”
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Influence of the moisture and ash content in flue gases on the performance of adsorption processes using activated carbons to capture the CO2 for reuse in greenhouses by R. López Pastor, M.G. Pinna-Hernández, J.A. Sánchez Molina, F.G. Acién Fernández

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