Self-determined strategies for physical activity motivation among women with polycystic ovary syndrome by Pamela J. Wright, Cynthia Corbett, Bernardine M. Pinto, Michael D. Wirth, Robin M. Dawson

“…Objectives: The purposes of this qualitative study were to analyze physical activity barriers through the lens of self-determination theory and identify motivational strategies that may promote initiation and maintenance of physical activity among women with polycystic ovary syndrome. …”
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Evaluation of Their Antibacterial Activity and Cytotoxicity Assay Properties by Dalya Huseen, Mais Ahmed, Mazin Hamid

“…Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer (UV–Vis), energy dispersive of X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopic (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) Zeta potential analysis. These techniques were applied for physical characterization. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Grafted Chitosan Blending with Polyvinyl alcohol / Nanocomposite and Study Biological Activity by Ruwaidah S. Saeed, Hanaa G. Attiya, Kawther Ayad Obead

“…The synthesized polymers were identified via spectral analysis techniques, including FTIR , 1H-NMR and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF NUMISMATIC EVIDENCES ASSOCIATED TO MINING ACTIVITIES IN PARTHIAN AND SELEUCID DYNASTIES by Hassan Karimian

“…Since coin was a symbol of the sovereignty of rulers and an indicator of the economic power of ancient civilizations, silver mining was probably one of the main activities of the ancient craftsmen.  </p><p>The main aim of this research is to investigate the conditions surrounding, and the techniques used for, extraction of silver from different mines during the reign of Alexander of Macedon, Seleucid rulers (336-129 BC), and Parthian kings (247 BC-224 AD). …”
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Optimization of Metakaolin-Based Alkali Activated Materials for Efficient Copper Removal from Wastewater by M. Ibrahim, W.M.W. Ibrahim, M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah, A. Romisuhani, P. Postawa, S. Ishak, R. Ediati

“…The optimization process involved comparing the synthesis of AAM using metakaolin as the precursor material under two conditions: one with adding foaming agents, specifically hydrogen peroxide with a surfactant, and the other without any foaming agent. Characterization techniques, including specific surface area (BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), were employed to analyze the structural and morphological changes of the synthesized AAM. …”
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Inhibitory mechanism on tyrosinase activity of flavonoids from flower buds of Sophora japonica L by Yunfeng Ma, Chaoyang Zhang, Jinlin Li, Jiayan Xiong, Bao-Lin Xiao

“…Further analysis, including partial least squares regression coefficient analysis and grey correlation analysis, regarded kaempferol, isorhamnetin, and quercetin as the compounds with significant tyrosinase inhibitory activities. To understand the inhibition mechanism of tyrosinase activity, various analytical techniques such as enzymatic kinetic analysis, fluorescence quenching, circular dichroism (CD), molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation were employed. …”
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Effects of Polysaccharides Extracted from Stem Barks on the Spontaneous Contractile Activity of the Ileal Smooth Muscle by Ericka Lorleil Mayindza Ekaghba, Olivier Perruchon, Patrice Lerouge, Line Edwige Mengome

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Drug delivery and anticancer activity of biosynthesised mesoporous Fe2O3 nanoparticles by Firoozeh Abolhasani Zadeh, Saade Abdalkareem Jasim, Nigora E. Atakhanova, Hasan Sh. Majdi, Mohammed Abed Jawad, Mohammed Khudair Hasan, Fariba Borhani, Mehrdad Khatami

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Evaluation of chitinolytic enzymes activities during microbial biotransformation of Archachatina marginata exoskeleton to chitooligosaccharide by Simiat O. Jimoh, Khadijat O. Adefaye, Lateefah A. Arowolo, Ramot B. Badmos-Oladapo

“…In the current research work; chitin, chitosan and chitooligosaccharides (COS) were biosynthesized from Archachatina marginata exoskeletons; through chemical deacetylation and microbial transformation techniques. …”
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Characteristic of different components development of psychological readiness to professional activities for students with somatic disorders by Liudmyla Serdiuk, Nadiia Petruchenko

“… The paper presents the main results of empirical studies aimed at determining characteristics of psychological readiness to professional activities for students with somatic defects. The study involves 238 students, 96 of them have different physical disabilities. 10 questionnaires and techniques were applied. …”
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Synthesis new heterocyclic compounds derived from 2-aminobenzothiazole and assessing their biological activities by Raed Muslim Mhaibes, Rasha Kareem Khudhur, Mukalad A. Ramadhan, Mohammed Abdul-Mounther Othman

“…The structure of prepared compounds were characterized by 1H-NMR, FT-IR techniques and their biological activity was assessed.…”
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Physical Activity and Sport to Fight Social Isolation Among Houseless People in “Northtown” (France) by Julie Duflos, Williams Nuytens

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A Convenient One-Pot Synthesis of Novel Benzimidazole–Thiazinone Derivatives and Their Antimicrobial Activity by Sabahat Samreen, Asghar Ali, Saiema Ahmedi, Mohammad Raghib, Anzarul Haque, Nikhat Manzoor, Afzal Hussain, Mohammad Abid, Afreen Inam

“…The structure of these compounds was confirmed through various spectroscopic techniques like IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR, the DEPT and 2D-HMQC NMR techniques were also performed to confirm the relation of both carbon and proton. …”
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In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Mentha spicata Essential Oil against Some Pathogenic Bacteria by Sara I. Othman, Fouad H. Kamel

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Anticancer activity of mixed Graphene/Carbone nanotubes reinforced Sulfur-Containing polyketoamine nanocomposites by Khalid A. Khan, Gadeer R. Ashour, Mahmoud A. Hussein

“…The structure and properties of the synthesized materials were comprehensively analyzed through various techniques, including Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), and solubility testing. …”
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Predictive Modeling of Phenolic Adsorption from Yerba Mate Extract on Commercial Activated Carbon by Marina L. Kienteca, Matheus S. T. Arantes, Myriam Lorena N. Cerutti, Vitor R. Silva

“…Rich in these compounds, yerba mate shows promise for antioxidant extraction. Adsorption techniques, particularly using commercial activated carbon (CAC) with high surface area and porosity, are critical for isolating such compounds. …”
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The Neural Correlates of Chewing Gum—A Neuroimaging Review of Its Effects on Brain Activity by James Chmiel, Agnieszka Malinowska

“…Eligible studies explicitly measured brain activity during gum chewing using EEG, fNIRS, or fMRI. …”
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Influence of agronomic practices on the photosynthetic activity of grain sorghum hybrids in the Northern Steppe of Ukraine by D. Sukhina, N. Novytska

“…The study of the photosynthetic activity of grain sorghum is crucial for enhancing its productivity under the conditions of the Northern Steppe of Ukraine, characterised by unstable moisture levels and significant temperature fluctuations. …”
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Deficiency of integrin β4 contributes bronchopulmonary dysplasia by compromising cellular stability through the activation of RhoA-(ZO-1) signaling pathways by Yinxiu Chi, Xianhui Wang, Dongliang Zhang, Jingjing Han, Xiaoyun Shao, Yang Xiang, Linhong Deng

“…Concurrently, RhoA activities were quantified via fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) microscopy. …”
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Case-control study combined with machine learning techniques to identify key genetic variations in GSK3B that affect susceptibility to diabetic kidney diseases by Jinfang Song, Yi Xu, Liu Xu, Tingting Yang, Ya Chen, Changjiang Ying, Qian Lu, Tao Wang, Xiaoxing Yin

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