Optimization of ultrafiltration separation and quality analysis of the major royal jelly proteins by Li Meilu, Tan Liangliang, Qiu Wei, Yin Zhihong, Shen Lirong

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Quality assessment of pistachio fruit cultivated under shade netting structures by Ahmad Shakerardekani, Ali Esmaeilpour

“…The quality of dried kernels after 0, 3, and 6 months of storage (20 ± 2 °C) in terms of compounds (carbohydrate, fat, protein, and total chlorophyll content), antioxidant capacity, hardness, color, and sensory evaluation were examined. …”
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Morphology, Geology and Water Quality Assessment of Former Tin Mining Catchment by Muhammad Aqeel Ashraf, Mohd. Jamil Maah, Ismail Yusoff

“…Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures were strictly followed throughout the field work and data analysis. …”
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Impact of bamboo shoot powders on the quality attributes of cassava-based crackers by Man Hin Heong, Nurul Shaeera Sulaiman, Hana Mohd Zaini, Anthony Chai, Sylvester Mantihal, Wolyna Pindi

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Influence of dietary vegetable oils supplementation on egg quality of laying hens by Olga T. Teneva, Zhana Y. Petkova, Petra H. Ivanova, Petar B. Petrov, Neli T. Keranova, Ginka A. Antova, Vasko T. Gerzilov

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Nutrition and Movement to Improve Quality of Life with Knee Osteoarthritis—The NUMOQUA Study by Sabine Chmelar, Elisabeth Höld, Gabriele Leitner, Stefan Nehrer, Oliver Neubauer, Karl-Heinz Wagner, Barbara Wondrasch

“…Methods: A total of 60 participants aged 50 to 75 with knee OA will be included and randomly assigned either to the intervention group or the control group. …”
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Effects of nitrosigine on Malus hupehensis seedling growth and apple fruit quality by ZENG Yanxin, ZHANG Shuai, JING Xiuli, YOU Chunxiang, ZHANG Chunling, QIN Xu, WANG Xiaofei

“…After ripening, various indicators, including fruit mass, soluble solid content, soluble sugar content, hardness, pectin content and other fruit quality indexes were determined. [Results] The results showed that 2 mmol·L-1 and 6 mmol·L-1 K2SiO3, Arginine and Nitrosigine treatments could significantly promote the growth of M. hupehensis Rehd. seedlings compared with control treatment, and Nitrosigine treatment could improve the seedling growth better than K2SiO3 and Arginine treatment. …”
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ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by Halyna G. Mararash, Zhanetta A. Chornenka, Diana I. Sobko, Ihor V. Navchuk, Tetyana I. Domanchuk

“…Conclusions. AH worsens the quality of life of patients, so it is necessary to develop the patient's ability to understand, control and correct risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.…”
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Association between calcium intake and sleep quality: a systematic review by Masamine Jimba, Junko Kiriya, Ami Isoda

“…This systematic review aimed to examine and synthesise existing evidence on the association between calcium intake and sleep quality and sleep duration.Methods We searched randomised controlled trials, case-control studies, cohort studies and cross-sectional studies from multiple databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus and CINAHL Plus, followed by keyword search at Google Scholar and reference review of included articles.Results A total of seven independent studies presented in nine reports met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Hydrogeochemical processes, characterization and groundwater quality evaluation in Southwestern Punjab, India by Gopal Krishan, Vivek Diwakar, S. D. Khobragade, Guillaume Zuffinetti, Vaishali Singh, Rajesh Vashisht, Amandeep Kaur, Praveen Kumar, N. R. Allaka

“…Hydrochemical data was interpreted using Gibbs diagram, Piper’s trilinear plot and Durov diagram to understand the various geochemical processes affecting the groundwater quality. Hydrochemical analysis indicates that rock–water interactions, evaporation & anthropogenic processes predominantly control groundwater composition, as evidenced by high levels of sodium and chloride. …”
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Effect of adding different organic acids for fermentation on the quality of Sichuan Paocai by HUANG Yuli, GE Lihong, GUO Caifu, YANG Menglu, MEI Yuan, LAI Haimei, ZHAO Nan

“…The effects of adding organic acids on the fermentation process, quality and flavor of radish Paocai were investigated, by determining the physicochemical indexes, colour, texture, organic acid composition and volatile flavor substances of fermented radish Paocai with 0.089 mol/L addition of lactic acid, acetic acid and citric acid as well as without organic acids addition as control (CK). …”
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Analysis of Quality of Nuchal Translucency Measurements: Its Role in Prenatal Diagnosis by Carmen Comas Gabriel, M. Echevarria, I. Rodríguez, B. Serra

“…The performance of NT measurements was retrospectively analyzed with regard to several quality control standards. Accuracy according to experience, professional profile, crown rump length (CRL) values, and FMF certification was statistically tested. …”
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Influence of onion skin powder on nutritional and quality attributes of wheat pasta. by Monika Michalak-Majewska, Dorota Teterycz, Siemowit Muszyński, Wojciech Radzki, Emilia Sykut-Domańska

“…Onion skin incorporation decreased optimal cooking time, water solubility index and increase redness (a*), compared to the control sample. Results of sensory evaluation suggest that pasta, in which 2.5% of the flour was replaced by this plant component, showed the highest value of the "overall quality". …”
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Agro wastes compost quality parameters and effect on the growth of Amaranthus amaranthus by Francisca Abumchukwu Okoli, Edna Ifeoma Chukwura, Augustine Ebele Mbachu

“…There was a decreasing trend in moisture, carbon, and total nitrogen during the period of composting. The plant height and number of leaves were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in 100% compost and compost-treated soils compared to the control soil. …”
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Combined effect of chitosan and gamma ray on quality of chilled fresh pork by WANG Jingjing, XU Chao, YANG Tilong, LIU Xunyue, DING Xingcheng

“…Chitosan combined with gamma ray treatment groups performed better in controlling the total number of colonies than the single application of gamma ray irradiation treatment groups and chitosan solution treatment groups. …”
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The Effect of Deficit Irrigation on the Quality Characteristics and Physiological Disorders of Pomegranate Fruits by Rossana Porras-Jorge, José Mariano Aguilar, Carlos Baixauli, Julián Bartual, Bernardo Pascual, Nuria Pascual-Seva

“…This study assesses the impact of two regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) and one sustained deficit irrigation (SDI) strategies on the fruit quality characteristics of pomegranate (<i>Punica granatum</i> L.) compared to a fully irrigated control in a Mediterranean climate. …”
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Assessment of Groundwater Quality in the Semi-Arid Environment: Implications of Climate Change by Otman El Mountassir, Mohammed Bahir, Samir Hakimi, Turki kh. Faraj, Paula M. Carreira

“…This study assessed groundwater quality using two water quality index methods (WQI and IWQI). …”
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Impact of Volcanic Slag on Cucumber Yield, Quality, and Rhizosphere Soil Environment by Qi Chen, Xiaohong Li, Wanwu Zhang, Dongxu Xue, Qiyuan Sun, Hangtao Xing, Wei Wang, Chunyan Wu

“…This study used conventional fertilization and cultivation techniques and set up five treatments: HS500, HS1000, HS1500, and HS2000 (representing 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 kg/ha of volcanic slag added per 667 sq.m in the cultivation trough, respectively), and control (CK; representing 0 kg of added volcanic slag). …”
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ID196 Quality of studies submitted for incorporation of non-pharmaceutical technologies by Isabela Diniz Gusmão de Oliveira, Tayna Felicissimo Gomes de Souza Bandeira, Natália Morel Cerva, André Luís Ferreira de Azeredo da Silva, Maria Angélica Pires Ferreira

“…Discussão e conclusões According to the GRADE approach, the randomized clinical trial (RCT) is the most appropriate study design to assess intervention effectiveness, providing greater reliability and bias control. The quality of scientific evidence is a critical factor underpinning incorporation decisions. …”
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Effect of Zinc Nano Oxide on the Quality of Turkey Sperm in Liquid State by Vahid Lotfi vafa, Khalil Mirzadeh, Saleh Tabatabaei Vakili, Amin Kazemizadeh

“…The addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles led to statistically significant improvements in sperm quality parameters compared to the control group. …”
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