Development and validation of a protocol to determine product perception in relation to the moment of the day by M. Visalli, S. Plano, C. Tortorello, D. Vigo, M.V. Galmarini

“…Chronotype refers to an individual's tendency to engage in activities either earlier or later, in alignment with the biological rhythm of their body and its interaction with the environmental cycle. Chronotypes influence food preferences and meal timing, yet most studies rely solely on questionnaires without integrating real-time tasting data. …”
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By-Products of the Babassu Agribusiness for Ruminant Diets by Ygor Nascimento Portela, Danrley Martins Bandeira, Daniele de Jesus Ferreira, Henrique Nunes Parente, Michelle de Oliveira Maia Parente, Ivo Alexandre Leme da Cunha, Glayciane Costa Gois, Fleming Sena Campos, Francisca Claudia da Silva de Sousa, Luana Milena Pinheiro Rodrigues, Jessica Maria de Sousa Oliveira, Anderson de Moura Zanine

“…The use of babassu agro-industrial residues in animal feed, in addition to being an economic option of great importance in reducing the environmental impact in regions of the Brazilian Cerrado, provides the production of good quality foods of animal origin due to its nutritional characteristics. …”
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Spatio-temporal evolution and driving forces of urban gravity centers and ecological security risk gravity centers in China by Peng Chen, Jiaojiao Duan, Yihan Wang

“…The accelerated growth of urban areas has resulted in a significant increase in demand for construction land, which has led to various challenges, including the emergence of unsustainable land-use patterns and environmental degradation. To gain a deeper understanding of the influence of gravity center migration on urban safety, we select 30 Chinese cities for analysis and apply various methods, such as the center-of-gravity technique, the construction of an ecological security risk index, and a comprehensive center of gravity, to conduct a thorough study of urban gravity centers, ecological security risk gravity centers, and migration trajectories between the two. …”
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Investigation of children's toys quality on the Macedonian market: determination of lead, cadmium and chromium levels by Mirvete Abdullahi1, Suzana Angelova, Evgenija Kiroska Petreska, Tatjana Kadifkova Panovska

“…Therefore, improved quality control of children’s toys is an emerging issue to ensure consumers are purchasing safe, healthy and environmentally sustainable products.…”
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Microbial-Induced Carbonate Precipitation: A Review on Influencing Factors and Applications by Junhui Zhang, Xiuzhi Shi, Xin Chen, Xiaofeng Huo, Zhi Yu

“…The breakthrough solutions in the MICP technology are improving geotechnical and foundation sand properties, repairing cement-based materials, using mineralized film mulching to protect cultural relics, enhancing properties of tailings, desert control, and heavy metal environmental restoration, etc., are discussed. The experimental findings prove that MICP can improve the strength, stiffness, liquefaction resistance, erosion resistance, and permeability of geotechnical materials and maintain the good permeability and permeability of the soil and improve the growth environment of plants. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of bHLH gene family revealed their potential roles in abiotic stress response, anthocyanin biosynthesis and trichome formation in... by Guohua Ding, Yanping Shi, Kerui Xie, Hongbin Li, Guanghui Xiao

“…The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors (TFs) gene family, being the second-largest in plants, is vital for plant development and adapting to environmental shifts. Despite this, the comprehensive characteristics of licorice bHLH gene family are not well-documented.ResultsIn this study, a detailed and thorough genome-wide identification and expression analysis of Glycyrrhiza uralensis bHLH gene family was carried out, resulting in the identification of 139 licorice bHLH members. …”
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The Spatio-temporal Evolution of NDVI in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area Driven by the Synergistic Effect of two Factors over the Past 21 Years by QI Haimei, ZHENG Peilong, WANG Yunqi, WANG Jiani, LI Cheng, ZHANG Xiaoming

“…[Conclusion] The results of this study can offer a robust scientific support for the formulation of ecological and environmental conservation policies and for sustainable ecological development within the Three Gorges Reservoir Area.…”
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Novel plant extract-chitosan nanocomposite (SCE/ChNPs) biosensor for trace level arsenic sensing in water samples using quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring by Miad Ali Siddiq

“…Further research on long-term stability and field testing could lead to practical tools for monitoring arsenic contamination in water resources, contributing to public health and environmental safety.…”
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Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization on the Growth and Seed Yield of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) by Gebregergis Zenawi, Amare Mizan

“…N fertilizers should be placed 3–5 cm deeper than the seeds and 5–10 cm apart from the plant for side dress but not far than 20 cm. Under optimal environmental conditions, nitrogen fertilizer has no effect on phonological traits but on the growth parameters. …”
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Assessment of landslide generated impulse waves in dam reservoirs using empirical relations: a case study on Borçka Dam by Hakan Ersoy, Murat Karahan, Hasan Hüseyin Öztürk

“…The aim of this study is to investigate environmental effects of impulse waves originated from reactivation of a paleo-landslide located 4 km far from the dam body in Borçka Dam reservoir using empirical relations. …”
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Biosynthesis and in-vitro characterizations of copper oxide nanoparticle using Mangifera indica seed kernel extract and assessment of pharmacological properties by Pranay Pramanik, Krishnendu Dakua, Trisha Kar, Ranabir Sahu, Tarun Kumar Dua, Gouranga Nandi, Sangita Dey, Anoop Kumar, Ritu Khanra, Paramita Paul

“…Utilizing these fruit waste to create metal nanoparticles through environmentally friendly methods presents an innovative, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly approach compared to conventional techniques which are energy intensive, costly and hazardous for the environment. …”
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Multiobjectives for Optimal Geographic Routing in IoT Health Care System by K. Aravind, Praveen Kumar Reddy Maddikunta

“…The IoT network encapsulates flexible sensors in the environment to collect environmental information. This gathered sensor information is sent to the nursing stations for timely medical assistance. …”
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Enhancing performance of recycled aggregate concrete with supplementary cementitious materials by Abba Fatiha, Ezziane Karim, Adjoudj Mhamed, Abed Farid

“…The substitution of natural coarse aggregates (NCA) by recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) is part of the environmental approach aimed at reducing waste and preserve natural resources. …”
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Stimuli-responsive hydrogel dressing for wound healing by Wei Zhang, Jun Hu, Hao Wu, Xiufei Lin, Limei Cai

“…Various stimulus-responsive hydrogels have been developed in recent years, exhibiting a range of “smart” properties, such as interacting with the wound, sensing wound conditions or environmental changes, and responding accordingly, thereby effectively promoting wound healing. …”
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Sources and Transmission Routes of Carbapenem-Resistant <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>: Study Design and Methodology of the SAMPAN Study by Anneloes van Veen, Selvi N. Shahab, Amber Rijfkogel, Anne F. Voor in ’t holt, Corné H. W. Klaassen, Margreet C. Vos, Yulia Rosa Saharman, Anis Karuniawati, Silvia Zelli, Desy De Lorenzis, Giulia Menchinelli, Giulia De Angelis, Maurizio Sanguinetti, Merel Kemper, Anniek E. E. de Jong, Sima Mohammadi, Valentine Renaud, Irena Kukavica-Ibrulj, Marianne Potvin, Guillaume Q. Nguyen, Jeff Gauthier, Roger C. Levesque, Heike Schmitt, Juliëtte A. Severin

“…<b>Methods</b>: First, an international cross-sectional study will be conducted to investigate CRPA in clinical and environmental settings in Rotterdam (The Netherlands), Rome (Italy), and Jakarta (Indonesia). …”
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A THERMAL COMFORT EVALUATION OF A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING IN ACCRA, GHANA by D.J. Appah, C. Koranteng

“…The study employed the use of subjective assessments through questionnaires and physical measurements. The measured environmental parameters required the use of Hobo data sensors, these measured temperature and relative humidity values. …”
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Efficacy of Betaproteobacteria-based insecticides for managing whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), on cucumber plants by Shannag Hail Kamel

“…In contrast, naturally derived biopesticides offer a promising and environmentally friendly alternative for controlling whitefly populations, thereby reducing negative impacts on non-target organisms. …”
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Growth, Water Relations, and Photosynthetic Activity Are Associated with Evaluating Salinity Stress Tolerance of Wheat Cultivars by Abeer Hamdy Elhakem

“…Salinity stress riskiness adversely affects the population by causing food and environmental issues. Moreover, the destructive impacts of salinization differ among various plant cultivars. …”
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Recent advances in genetics of aggressive behavior by J. D. Davydova, S. S. Litvinov, R. F. Enikeeva, S. B.  Malykh, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…Aggressive behavior is an integral part of the human psyche. However, environmental risk factors, mental illness and somatic diseases can lead to increased aggression to be the biological basis of antisocial behavior in a human society. …”
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Safety of the use of a microtracer with the feed additive consisting of chromium propionate (KemTRACE™ chromium) for all growing poultry species by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Roberto Edoardo Villa, Giovanna Azimonti, Eleftherios Bonos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Ronette Gehring, Boet Glandorf, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Francesca Marcon, Carlo Nebbia, Alena Pechová, Miguel Prieto‐Maradona, Ilen Röhe, Katerina Theodoridou, Jaume Galobart, Maria Vittoria Vettori, Jordi Ortuño, Fabiola Pizzo, Jordi Tarrés‐Call

“…The use of the microtracer at proposed conditions of use is safe for the terrestrial environmental compartment, but no conclusion can be made for the groundwater. …”
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