Comparative evaluation of drying techniques on quality attributes, phytochemicals, and antioxidant capacity of Coffea arabica var. typica pulp by Pittaya Chaikham, Passakorn Kingwascharapong, Jaksuma Pongsetkul, Saroat Rawdkuen, Young Hoon Jung, Wanli Zhang, Suttipong Yutsapremanon, Samart Sai-Ut

“…FD preserved the highest levels of chlorogenic acid, caffeine, proanthocyanidins, total phenolic content (557 mg GAE/100 g DW), total flavonoid content (203 mg CE/100 g DW), and antioxidant activity (DPPH, FRAP, and ORAC assays), while also maintaining superior color quality and undetectable HMF levels. …”
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Effects of screw-pressing temperature on the functional properties and structural characteristics of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) kernel protein isolates by Li Zhang, Hongyu Wu, Mengshi Wang, Xianjin Zhou, Bayinkexike, Ruiguo Cui, Lijun Song, Fengjuan Liu

“…The results revealed that the total polyphenol content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activities (DPPH and FRAP assays) increased significantly with increasing temperature. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Thermal Post-Treatments: A Study on Odor Emission Control in <i>Eucalyptus</i> Wood Particleboard by Wenhang Yin, Yueyun Zhang, Churan Li, Boxiao Wu, Zhaojin Yang, Heming Huang, Bangrui Luo, Guanben Du, Ping Zhao, Xiaoqin Yang

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Photocatalytic degradation of naphthalene, using various nanocomposite materials mostly based on metal oxides by Vladan Nedelkovski, Milan Radovanović, Slađana Alagić

“…Specifically, biological treatments are only effective for PAH compounds with lower molecular weights, while for the efficient elimination of more complex PAH structures, the photocatalytic method is more recommended. …”
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Physiological Responses of Cabernet Sauvignon to Dividing Canopies in the Chihuahuan Desert by Elizabeth Hernández-Ordoñez, Oscar Cruz-Alvarez, Jesús Antonio Orozco-Avitia, Ofelia Adriana Hernández-Rodríguez, Rodrigo Alonso-Villegas, Juan Luis Jacobo-Cuellar, Alfonso Antero Gardea-Bejar, Damaris Leopoldina Ojeda-Barrios

“…Additionally, we assessed berry quality variables, such as total soluble solids (TSS), glucose/fructose ratio, total titratable acidity (TTA), pH, TSS/TTA, and total phenols (TP). …”
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Smart contract as a tool for digital transformation of penitentiary system economy by A. M. Chernyaev

“…The Russian penitentiary system is a large diversified industry with a total annual output of goods, works and services worth more than 30 billion rubles. …”
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γ-Aminobutyric Acid Effectively Modulate Growth Performance, Physiological Response of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus Salmoides) Under Combined Stress of Flow Velocity and Density by Yun-Jie Lin, Xu-Nan Li, Xiu-Mei Chen, Jian-Ming Chen, Xiao-Yan Jin, Jia-Xin Sun, Xiao-Tian Niu, Yi-Di Kong, Min Li, Gui-Qin Wang

“…The serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) activity, and glucose (GLU), malondialdehyde (MDA) level of largemouth bass significantly higher than the control group, and the serum lysozyme (LZM) activity and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) were significantly lower than the control group (P<0.05). …”
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Analytical procedures for methods of personnel management of audit firms by V.V. Іevdokymov, D.O. Gritsyshen, V.V. Savitskiy

“…The efficiency of the audit firm's workforce management depends on its reputation and therefore its competitiveness. …”
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Regional computing approach for educational big data by Bader Alshemaimri, Afzal Badshah, Ali Daud, Amal Bukhari, Raed Alsini, Omar Alghushairy

“…It is also more cost-efficient, with a total cost of just 1.14 USD versus 5.36 USD in the cloud. …”
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Phytochemical screening and properties of botanical crude extracts and ethyl acetate fractions isolated by deep eutectic solvent by Saied Aboushanab, Vadim Shevyrin, Mustapha Kamel, Jonas Kambele, Elena Kovaleva

“…This investigation eventually showed that our green UAE methodology is a safe and efficient method for recovering isoflavones. The total isoflavone contents were recorded as follows: KFKRRCSM. …”
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Subcritical Water Extraction of Antioxidants from Curculigo latifolia Root by Nur Athirah Zabidi, Nur Akmal Ishak, Muhajir Hamid, Siti Efliza Ashari

“…The influence of extraction temperature and time on the antioxidant activity of C. latifolia root extract was investigated in terms of extraction yield, total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), 2, 2′-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS), and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical. …”
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Chemopreventionof long-term oncological consequences on the model of radiation carcinogenesis in female rats by V. G. Bespalov, A. V. Alexandrov, A. L. Semenov, E. G. Kovanko, S. D. Ivanov

“…Anticarcinogenic efficiency of DFMO was weaker compared with bioginseng and Siberian ginseng had the most weak anticarcinogenic activity. …”
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Optimization of Conditions for Production of Soluble <i>E. coli</i> Poly(A)-Polymerase for Biotechnological Applications by Igor P. Oscorbin, Maria S. Kunova, Maxim L. Filipenko

“…For that, <i>E. coli</i> PAP 1 was expressed in seven <i>E. coli</i> strains with different origins and genetic backgrounds, followed by assessment of the overall protein yield, solubility, and enzymatic activity. Among the tested strains, BL21 (DE3) pLysS achieved the best balance of cell density, total PAP 1 yield, solubility, and specific activity. …”
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Microencapsulated Oregano Essential Oil as a Natural Preservative of Beef Burger during Refrigerated Storage by Fathy M. Mehaya, Salah H. Salem, Ayman A. Mohammad, Heba M. Amer, Wenyi Kang

“…The encapsulation of OEO using a combination of biopolymers (maltodextrin, gum arabic, and whey protein) provides high encapsulation efficiency (89.1%). Both crude and encapsulated OEOs were analyzed for their chemical constituents and antimicrobial activity. …”
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Evaluating locally available organic amendments to enhance soil health indicators for highbush blueberry production east of the Cascades in the U.S. Pacific Northwest by Shikha Singh, Scott B. Lukas, Andrea Retano, David R. Bryla

“…Soil samples were collected in September 2021 and 2022 and analyzed for a suite of soil health indicators and soil microbial community structure, including Soil pH, electrical conductivity, Total N, NH4-N, NO3-N, available P and K, soil organic matter, extractable organic carbon, active carbon, microbial biomass carbon, β-glucosidase enzyme activity, microbial respiration, and bacterial and fungal community structure and abundance. …”
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Exploration of cosmetic bioactive compounds from cocoa bean shell using polyol-based microwave-assisted extraction: Cytotoxicity, anti-tyrosinase, and anti-melanogenesis properties by Sasakorn Pattanakitjaroenchai, Puthita Pitsawong, Nuntawat Khat-Udomkiri

“…Polyols, such as propylene glycol (PG), were compared to ethanol (EtOH) for their efficiency in extracting bioactive compounds. The influence of polyol type, polyol concentration, solid-to-liquid ratio, temperature, and extraction time on total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and tyrosinase inhibitory activity was systematically evaluated. …”
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Effects of ultrasound treatment on physicochemical, sensory, and structural properties of cold brew coffee by Youngji Lee, Kwang-Geun Lee

“…Total polyphenol content, flavonoid content, antioxidant activity, and lipid content significantly increased (p < 0.05) with higher UT amplitudes and longer treatment durations, with the highest values observed after 15 min of treatment at 90 % amplitude at 20 °C. …”
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The Lean Advantage: Transforming E-Commerce Warehouse Operations for Competitive Success by Mohammad Anwar Rahman, E. Daniel Kirby

“…This study investigates the transformation of e-commerce warehouse operations by integrating Lean Six Sigma tools to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Beginning with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify inefficiencies, followed by a Hoshin Kanri plan to align improvement initiatives with strategic objectives, the study implemented measures such as pallet pooling, process standardization, automation in inspection and picking, layout optimization, and Kanban systems for continuous improvement. …”
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Characteristics of Fly Ash from Coal Water Slurry Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion by ZHANG Daixin, ZHANG Guoqing, LIU Haijun, HUANG Yongbo, DU Shanzhou, FAN Baoguo, HUANG Zhong

“…In order to solve the problems of poor fly ash activity and low Al2O3 extraction efficiency when using Zhungeer coal in conventional circulating fluidized bed boilers, a coal water slurry circulating fluidized bed combustion method was proposed to improve the ash characteristics. …”
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Thickness of hydrogel for nitrifying biomass entrapment determines the free ammonia susceptibility differently in batch and continuous modes by Minsu Song, Meng Yuan, Sanghyun Jeong, Hyokwan Bae

“…It was recognized that the thickness of media is a crucial parameter that affects both the stability and efficiency of wastewater treatment. Batch mode experiments were conducted to quantify specific oxygen uptake rate (SOUR) values at various total ammonium nitrogen (TAN) concentrations and pH levels. …”
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