Optimization of microencapsulation of green tea extract for functional beverage development by Elizaveta Kochubei, Igor Lomovskiy, Oleg Lomovsky, Jibek Baktybekova, Vyacheslav Koptev, Anastasia Andreeva, Anna Matveeva, Alexander Vorobyov, Aml A. Tantawy, Mohamed Hamdy Eid, Tamer M. El-Messery, Elena Bychkova

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Random forest algorithms: a tool to identify the impact of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation, seed maturation stage and geographic diversity of Pimpinella anisum L. accessio... by Bruno Rodrigues de Oliveira, Alan Mario Zuffo, Francisco Charles dos Santos Silva, Fábio Steiner, Amal Mohamed AlGarawi, Mohammad K. Okla, Mousa Nhs, Yousef Alhaj Hamoud, Izabela Josko, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy, Mohamed Salem Alyafei, Saad Sulieman

“…Forty-nine variables related to physical properties, total nutrients, metabolic compounds, essential oils, and biological activity were measured in P. anisum seeds. …”
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IMMUNOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF A RITUXIMAB BIOSIMILAR (ACELBIA, BIOCAD) IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by A. S. Avdeeva, M. V. Cherkasova, D. A. Kusevich, V. V. Rybakova, E. L. Nasonov

“…The analysis of the efficiency of two infusions of the RTM biosimilar at a total dose of 1200 mg following 24 weeks of therapy initiation suggests that the drug is able to cause reductions in disease activity, laboratory signs of inflammatory activity, autoantibody concentrations, and complete B-lymphocyte depletion.…”
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Enhanced Fenton-like Catalytic Activation of Peroxymonosulfate over Macroporous LaFeO₃ for Water Remediation by Elzhana Encheva, Savina Koleva, Martin Tsvetkov, Maria Milanova

“…The oxidation of the pollutant TCH is evaluated by total organic carbon and organic nitrogen measurements. …”
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Foliar application of nano NPK fertilizer improves physiological activities and essential oil production in Coleus aromaticus Benth. (Ajwain Patta) by Sufina Akhter, Sana, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem

“…The optimum concentration of Nano NPK (6 g L−1) resulted in a 31.4 % increase in NR activity and 49.1 % and 51.7 % increases in total phenolic and flavonoid content, respectively, compared to the control plants. …”
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DC-Link Voltage Stabilization and Capacitor Size Reduction in Active Neutral-Point-Clamped Inverters Using an Advanced Control Method by Ahmet Yuksel, Ibrahim Sefa, Necmi Altin

“…The research demonstrates that active voltage imbalance control in active neutral-point-clamped (ANPC) topologies allows for stable operation with significantly reduced capacitor values. …”
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Effects of activated carbon source on soil nitrogen content in three land use types in middle Guizhou, China, and the underlying mechanisms by Zhiwei Qiao, Shihua Qin, Ru Yan, Chao Liu, Yi Hu, Mingfeng Li

“…These results provide theoretical and empirical support for understanding the impact and mechanisms of exogenous activated carbon on soil nitrogen content in Middle Guizhou, China, thereby offering insights and strategies for efficient nitrogen utilization in this region. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES OF A MODEL FOR OPTIMIZING THE PORTFOLIO OF A PROJECT-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION BASED ON THE ENTROPY CONCEPT by Alla Bondar, Svitlana Onyshchenko

“…The studies substantiated the possibility of adjusting the model in terms of the optimization criterion (maximizing value, minimizing energy entropy) and adding restrictions on the maximum permissible border of information entropy and energy efficiency. Conclusions. The model under consideration is characterized by wide practical application, taking into account its possible adjustment without changing the basic essence, taking into account the specifics of a particular field of activity or organization. …”
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Microencapsulation of polyphenols-rich extracts from African Peach (Sacocephalus latifolius sm.) roots through spray drying by Roli Karole Tsague Tsatsop, Stive Martial Sikandi Chendjou, Touoze Annie Stella Zome, Noel Amba, Sidonie Beatrice Kenmogne, Martin Benoit Ngassoum

“…This study aimed to determine the optimal conditions for producing Sacocephalus latifolius (sm.) microcapsules extracts demonstrating the best encapsulation efficiency (EE) of polyphenols and highest antioxidant activity using sweet potato dextrin. …”
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Ultrasound-assisted extraction of Peucedanum ostruthium leaves: a feasible alternative to rhizomes for industrial applications by Chih-Yu Chen, Guey-Horng Wang, Jong-Tar Kuo, Jong-Tar Kuo, Yueh-Te Lin, Hsiu-Ju Huang, Yu-Chi Chang, Ying-Chien Chung

“…A total of 34 predominant volatile organic compounds and 19 major nonvolatile organic compounds were identified in POLE. …”
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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

“…APP significantly increased both the total P (TP) and the proportion of inorganic P (Pi). …”
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Application of an Electronic Nose to the Prediction of Odorant Series in Wines Obtained with <i>Saccharomyces</i> or Non-<i>Saccharomyces</i> Yeast Strains by Raquel Muñoz-Castells, Margherita Modesti, Jaime Moreno-García, Alexandro Catini, Rosamaria Capuano, Corrado Di Natale, Andrea Bellincontro, Juan Moreno

“…In this study, five low-ethanol wines with distinctive sensory profiles—produced using <i>Saccharomyces</i> and non-<i>Saccharomyces</i> yeasts and tailored to modern consumer preferences—were analyzed to validate the E-nose. A total of 57 volatile compounds were quantified, 27 of which had an Odor Activity Value (OAV) over 0.2. …”
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Dracocephalum kotschyi: Inhibition of critical enzyme relevant to type-2 diabetes, essential oil composition, bactericidal and anti-oxidant activity by Mehri Kazempour, S. Shirin Shahangian, Reyhaneh Sariri

“…Based on antioxidant assays, the acetonic extract showed the highest antioxidant ability, due to its highest total antioxidant content. Also, the acetonic extract strongly inhibited α-amylase activity. …”
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How to utilize far-red photons effectively: substitution or supplementation with photosynthetically active radiation? A case study of greenhouse lettuce by Zhengnan Yan, Xin Li, Zhixin Li, Jinxiu Song, Haijie Dou, Yanjie Yang, Geng Zhang

“…According to the results of the present study, supplementary light increased biomass accumulation, and the contents of ascorbic acid, total soluble sugar, and starch relative to the control. …”
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Physico-Thermally Modified Chrysophyllum albidum Seed Shell Activated Carbon for Removal of Malachite Green Dye from Simulated Wastewater by O. S. Amuda, B. B. Yekini, D. T. Ojo, O. F. Oyediran, K. K. Salam

“…The result of physico-thermal treatment of CASS to CASSAC showed that the modification of CASS increases total pore volume to 0.522 cm³/g, average pore size to 24.22 Å and surface area to 1450.20 m²/g. …”
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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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Active learning framework to optimize process parameters for additive-manufactured Ti-6Al-4V with high strength and ductility by Jeong Ah Lee, Jaejung Park, Man Jae Sagong, Soung Yeoul Ahn, Jung-Wook Cho, Seungchul Lee, Hyoung Seop Kim

“…Herein, we present Pareto active learning framework with targeted experimental validation to efficiently explore vast parameter space of 296 candidates, pinpointing optimal parameters to augment both strength and ductility. …”
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Active Voltage Quadrupler Rectifier-Based Ultra-High Boost Ratio Multidirectional Energy Router in 800 V DC Microgrids by Yuchong Peng, Jiawei Liang, Haoyu Wang

“…Experimental results demonstrate a peak efficiency of 97.5% with stable operation under 0-100% load transitions. …”
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Physics-Informed Multi-Agent DRL-Based Active Distribution Network Zonal Balancing Control Strategy for Security and Supply Preservation by Bingxu Zhai, Yuanzhuo Li, Wei Qiu, Rui Zhang, Zhilin Jiang, Wei Wang, Tao Qian, Qinran Hu

“…The modified 10 kV IEEE 69-node system is studied as an example, and the results show that the proposed framework can effectively reduce the total operating cost of the active distribution network, while meeting the demand of the system to preserve the supply and ensure the safe and stable operation of the system.…”
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The effect of priming and deterioration on the activity of antioxidant enzymes and the mobility of seed reserves in French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cv. Sadri by Tayyebeh Saadat, Mohammad Sedghi, Abdolghayyoum Gholipouri, Raouf Seyed Sharifi, Roghayyeh Sheikhbaglou

“…By increasing deterioration, seed reserves use efficiency (SRUE), seed reserves remobilization efficiency (SRRE) and fraction of used seed reserves (FUSR) were reduced, but respiration index (SR) and residual seed dry weight (RSDW) were increased. …”
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