The Microbial Activity in PM2.5 in Indoor Air: As an Index of Air Quality Level by Hanlin Chen, Rui Du, Weishan Ren, Sujian Zhang, Pengrui Du, Yongtao Zhang

“…However, most research has focused on the concentration of these aerosols and the factors that influence it rather than the correlation between microbial activity and air quality. Thus, this study used a modified technique of fluorescein diacetate (FDA) hydrolysis to evaluate the activity of microorganisms in the PM2.5 during three seasons (summer, autumn and winter) in Beijing. 0.155–5.388 ng m−3 and 0.091–5.740 ng m−3 of sodium fluorescein, a marker of microbial activity, were measured indoors and outdoors, respectively; thus, no significant difference in concentration between the two environments was detected, but the indoor activity was affected by outdoor conditions to an extent. …”
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Antistaphylococcal activity of 3D-printed titanium implants with magnesium‑containing multicomponent coating by Ekaterina M. Gordina, Svetlana A. Bozhkova, Dmitry V. Labutin, Marina V. Bogma, Alexander A. Eruzin

“…Elemental analysis was performed using a TM 4000 Plus scanning electron microscope. The samples were incubated with bacteria for 24 hours to identify antibacterial activity against S. aureus. …”

In Search of Biological Activity of Orange Wines: Polyphenolic Profile and In Vitro Inhibition of Digestive Enzymes by Ivana Beara, Tatjana Majkić, Ljiljana Milovanović, Ljilja Torović

“…The analyses of seven phenolic acids, six flavonoids, two stilbenes, fifteen anthocyanin glucosides, galactosides and arabinosides using HPLC-UV/VIS techniques was applied to elucidate differences in samples’ polyphenolic profiles. α-Amylase, α-glucosidase and lipase in vitro inhibition activities were evaluated using spectrophotometry. …”
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Adsorptive Removal of Lead (II) Pollutants from Wastewater Using Corncob-Activated Carbon by Sunusi Aliyu, Nurudeen Salahudeen, A. A. Rasheed

“…This study investigated the adsorptive removal of lead (II) from wastewater using corncob-activated carbon. Activated carbon was synthesized from a raw corncob. …”
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Use of Active Games in Physical and Tactical Training of Young Handball Players at the Initial Stage by Ihor Hrynchenko, Asia Tykhonova, Tеtiana Karpunets, Olexandr Chupryna

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Nutritional value, HPLC-DAD analysis and biological activities of Ceratonia siliqua L. pulp based on in vitro and in silico studies by Salah Laaraj, Aziz Tikent, Chaimae El-rhouttais, Ayoub Farihi, Abdelaziz Ed-Dra, Mohamed Bouhrim, Ramzi A. Mothana, Omar M. Noman, Souad Salmaoui, Mohamed Addi, Hana serghini-Caid, Younes Noutfia, Kaoutar Elfazazi

“…Furthermore, AW has demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against a variety of bacterial and fungal strains using disc diffusion and broth dilution techniques. …”
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Multiomics analysis reveals microbial diversity and activity through spontaneous fermentation of Theobroma cacao by Ynara da Costa Fonseca, Celina Eugenio Bahule, Hector Herrera, Luiza Helena da Silva Martins, Alessandra Santos Lopes, Juliana Silva Cassoli, Felipe Costa Trindade, Isa Rebecca Chagas da Costa, Paulo Henrique de Oliveira Costa, Guilherme Oliveira, Rafael Borges da Silva Valadares

“…In addition to the known microorganisms involved in fermentation, such as Saccharomyces, Lactobacillus and Acetobacter, novel genera were also metabolically active, including Microvirga, Inquilinus, Candolleomyces and Lasiodiplodia.. …”
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Assessment of causal relationship amid enablers of successful transition of management succession in family-owned businesses – a study of the South Asian Nations by Reena Agrawal, Charu Saxena, Suhan Mendon, Virgil Popescu, Ramona Birau, Genu Alexandru Caruntu

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IoT enhanced deep water culture hydroponic system for optimizing Chinese celery yield and economic evaluation by Kusonsang Duangpakdee, Gittiwat Thananta, Somboon Sukpancharoen

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Non-Anatomic Reconstruction in Multiligament Knee Injuries: A Functional Approach by Mihai Hurmuz, Cătălin-Adrian Miu, Daniel Ceachir, Romulus-Fabian Tatu, Mihai Andrei, Bogdan Andor, Alexandru Catalin Motofelea, Călin Tudor Hozan

“…Using simplified reconstruction methods for the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL), we tailored the procedures to the needs of active, non-professional patients. Functional outcomes were evaluated using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Questionnaire, Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale, and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, Biological Activity, and Molecular Docking Study of Some New Sulfamethoxazole Derivatives. by Athra G. Sager, Jawad Kadhim Abaies, Rusul Abdulridah Issa

“…Two derivatives of thiadiazine heterocyclic compound were prepared as well. Characterization and the stereo conformations of the synthesized compounds were determined using 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and FT-IR techniques, in addition to elemental analysis and melting point measurements. …”
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Effect of standard tuberculosis treatment on plasma cytokine levels in patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis. by Catherine Riou, Blas Perez Peixoto, Lindi Roberts, Katharina Ronacher, Gerhard Walzl, Claudia Manca, Roxana Rustomjee, Thuli Mthiyane, Dorothy Fallows, Clive M Gray, Gilla Kaplan

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Twenty-four plasma cytokines/chemokines were measured in 42 individuals diagnosed with active pulmonary TB, 52% were HIV co-infected. …”
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Digital Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Interventions for Community-Living Adults: Umbrella Review by Eilidh Russell, Alison Kirk, Mark D Dunlop, William Hodgson, Mhairi Patience, Kieren Egan

“…In total, 28 different behavior change techniques were reported, with goal setting, self-monitoring, feedback, and social support being the most frequently used. …”
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Methylated Flavonols from Amomum koenigii J.F.Gmel. and Their Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities by Minh Giang Phan, Thi Viet Huong Do, Quoc Binh Nguyen

“…(Zingiberaceae). Their structures were determined by MS, NMR, and X-ray spectroscopic techniques. …”
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Removal of cadmium and (radio)toxic metal ions using activated sludge-based sorbents by Maria Kapnisti, Konstantinos Lanaras, Aikaterini Liaska, Fotini Noli, Petros Samaras

“…The resulting biochars were characterized by using techniques like Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial Properties, and Antioxidant Activities of Silver-N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes by Donia Bensalah, Nevin Gurbuz, Ismail Özdemir, Rafik Gatri, Lamjed Mansour, Naceur Hamdi

“…The antibacterial and antioxidant activities of salt 2 and its silver complex 3 were evaluated. …”
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Evaluation of Reducing Ability and Antioxidant Activity of Fruit Pomace Extracts by Spectrophotometric and Electrochemical Methods by Georgii S. Vasyliev, Victoria I. Vorobyova, Olga V. Linyucheva

“…Also, individual substances mainly present in the extracts were analyzed. The results of electrochemical testing were compared to traditional chemical techniques of potassium ferricyanide reduction (FRAP) and phosphomolybdenum assay, and fair agreement was established. …”
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Flexural Toughness Properties of Reinforced Steel Fibre Incorporated Alkali Activated Slag Concrete by Srinivasan Karunanithi, Sivakumar Anandan

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Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Different Extracts of Aronia melanocarpa L. Fruit by Nurcan Kılıç Baygutalp, Mehmet Şekeroğulları, Lale Duysak

“…By using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), iron ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and Cu2+ ion reducing (CUPRAC) techniques, antioxidant activities were assessed. To calculate the extracts’ equivalent antioxidant capacity, different reference sample concentrations ranging from 125 to 500 g/mL were prepared.Results: Both ethanol and methanol aronia extracts showed the highest phenolic component at a concentration of 500 µL/mL. …”
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Anti-HIV Activity of Tigliane Derivatives from <i>Euphorbia nicaeensis</i> Roots by Gordana Krstić, Milka Jadranin, Dominique Schols, Sandra Claes, Vele Tešević, Boris Mandić, Slobodan Milosavljević, Karlo Wittine

“…The structures of the isolated compounds were determined using spectroscopic techniques. The isolated compounds were tested for anti-HIV activity against HIV-1 NL4.3 and HIV-2 ROD strains. …”
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