The Mechanical Properties of the Concrete Using Metakaolin Additive and Polymer Admixture by Adel Al Menhosh, Yan Wang, Yu Wang

“…Using mineral additives such as fly ash and silica fume has been proven to be an effective approach to improve concrete properties. …”
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The investigation on the possibilities of consantrated and texturized soy protein usage in the production of chicken sausage by Semra Kayaardı, Ümit Gürbüz, Mustafa Nizamlıoğlu, Yusuf Doğruer

“…However, the content of protein, moisture and ash of the samples increased, especially, at the levels of 2.5% TSP, 2.5% CSP and 5% CSP .…”
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La scène traumatique de Sarah Kane by Élisabeth Angel-Perez

“…Finally, her latest plays essentialize her ash-poetry by exploring a theatre of paradox : trauma pierces holes in the fabric of life and obliteration is all there is to see onstage.…”
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Influence of Geographic Origin and Plant Source on Physicochemical Properties, Mineral Content, and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Moroccan Propolis by Naoual El Menyiy, Meryem Bakour, Asmae El Ghouizi, Soukaina El Guendouz, Badiaa Lyoussi

“…This research is aimed at determining the physicochemical properties (resin, wax, balsams, pH, moisture, ash, and mineral contents) of propolis samples collected from different geographical areas in Morocco, as well as evaluating the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of these samples. …”
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Moroccan Monofloral Bee Pollen: Botanical Origin, Physicochemical Characterization, and Antioxidant Activities by El Ghouizi Asmae, El Menyiy Nawal, Meryem Bakour, Badiaa Lyoussi

“…Botanical origins of the bee pollen samples were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the physicochemical parameters (pH, moisture, ash, and the mineral contents) were determined. …”
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Experimental Study on the Comprehensive Identification and Improvement of Dispersive Soil in Western Jilin Province, China by Jun Yang, Yi Song, Rui Fu, Changwei Lu, Hongcheng Liu

“…To improve the dispersive and transitional soil, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, and 6% L1Fa2 (a 1 : 2 ratio of lime and fly ash) and C1L1Fa4 (a 1 : 1 : 4 ratio of cement, lime, and fly ash) were used to perform improvement tests on 10 groups of dispersive soil samples and 10 groups of transitional soil samples. …”
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Physicochemical and functional properties of cassava flour produced by controlled fermentation using mixed culture from various bacteria and yeast by Sri Widowati, Misgiyarta, Nurdi Setyawan, Heny Herawati, Widaningrum, Sintha Suhirman, Kartika Noerwijati, Rohmad Budiono, Santi Dwi Astuti, Rudy Tjahjohutomo, Astu Unadi, Uning Budiharti

“…The results showed that cassava flour contained 7–8 % moisture content, 1.39–2.22 % ash, 0.82–1.65 % fat, 0.81–2.17 % protein, 86.9–89.3 % carbohydrates, 54–76 % starch, 21–24 % amylose, and 1.0–1.9 % crude fiber. …”
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Genetic variability and heritability estimates among nutritional traits of groundnut breeding lines by Richard Adu Amoah, James Yaw Asibuo, Richard Akromah, Kwabena Asare Bediako, Maxwell Lamptey, Collins Yeboah Osei, Samuel Awuah, Richard Boampong

“…The results showed significant genotypic effect recorded for all the traits except oil, moisture, ash and protein. The mean values recorded among the genotype were oil 47.9%, protein 21.06%, carbohydrate 19.47%, fibre 4.22%, moisture 4.79%, ash 2.8%. …”
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Insights on the Permian tuff beds from the Saint-Affrique Basin (Massif Central, France): an integrated geochemical and geochronological study by Poujol, Marc, Mercuzot, Mathilde, Lopez, Michel, Bourquin, Sylvie, Bruguier, Olivier, Hallot, Erwan, Beccaletto, Laurent

“…This article focuses on the Saint-Affrique Basin, via an integrated petrological, geochemical and geochronological study of eight of the volcanic-ash levels interbedded in the sedimentary succession. …”
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Corneal Epithelial Thickness Mapping in Healthy Population Corneas Using MS-39 Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography by AlTurki HS, Alsubhi SS, Alhazmi A, Alhadlag A, Albalawi NS, Alzoman MA, Aljasir M, Alsubaie M, Aljindan M, Alsomali A

“…Hissah Saleh AlTurki,1 Shahad Salah Alsubhi,1 Asma Alhazmi,1 Abdulrahman Alhadlag,2 Nada Saleh Albalawi,3 Musab Abdulaziz Alzoman,1 Mohammed Aljasir,1 Majed Alsubaie,1 Mohanna Aljindan,4 Abdulaziz Alsomali5 1Ophthalmology Department, Dhahran Eye Specialist Hospital, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; 2Surgery Department, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 3Ophthalmology Department, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; 4Ophthalmology Department, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 5Ophthalmology Department, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Alahsa, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Shahad Salah Alsubhi, Ophthalmology Department, Dhahran Eye Specialist Hospital, 32413, Hassan Alaslami, Ash Shati Ash Sharqi District, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Email Shahadsalah@hotmail.comPurpose: The corneal epithelium is the outermost layer of the cornea. …”
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Effect of animal waste and vegetable compost on production and growth of earthworm (Eisenia fetida) during vermiculture by D. S. J. V. Vodounnou, D. N. S. Kpogue, C. E. Tossavi, G. A. Mennsah, E. D. Fiogbe

“…The initial physico-chemical parameters (pH, humidity, ash, organic matter, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and C:N ratio) were determined in each waste of the different substrates before the study. …”
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Cytokinin B-Mo-based Product Influences the Source-to-sink Dynamics and Nonstructural Carbohydrate Contents in Hydroponic Lettuce Plants by Mayra A. Toro-Herrera, Rosa E. Raudales

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Isolation and Characterization of Natural Cellulose from Oxytenanthera abyssinica (Lowland Ethiopian Bamboo) Using Alkali Peroxide Bleaching Stages Followed by Aqueous Chlorite in... by Limenew Abate Worku, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Mesfin Getachew Tadesse

“…ROA had greater hemicellulose (21.31±0.15 wt%), lignin (20.63±0.12 wt%), and ash content (3.30±0.11 wt%) in comparison to AOA and BOA. …”
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Effect of Brewery Spent Grain Level and Fermentation Time on the Quality of Bread by Tadlo Yitayew, Demewez Moges, Neela Satheesh

“…The BSG is composed of 6.19% moisture, 4.01% ash, 8.80% crude fat, 16.80% crude fiber, 21.86% crude protein, 42.30% carbohydrate, 2.57 mg/g calcium, 3.16 mg/g magnesium, and 7.34 mg/g potassium. …”
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Vegetative Propagation of Perennial Cut Flower Flax (Linum spp.) in a Controlled Environment by Elizabeth A. Goodman, Neil O. Anderson

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Laboratory analysis to determine the accurate characteristics of urban food waste by A. Charkhestani, D. Yousefi Kebria

“…In ultimate analysis, statistical investigation of the laboratory results showed that Walkley and black, Kjeldahl, and dry ashing/ion chromatography methods had more accuracy compared to determination by elemental analyzer which puts direct impact on extracted chemical equation. …”
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Characterization and Optimization of Coal-Biomass Blends for Syngas Production as Alternative Transport Fuel Sources for Two-Stroke Internal Combustion Engines in Tricycles-Tuk Tuk... by Benson Kariuki, Paul Njogu, Joseph Kamau, Robert Kinyua

“…The study reveals that the optimal blending ratio of 1 : 1 for coal:biomass reduces the pollution ash content, increases calorific values, and enhances syngas fuel properties to moderate ratio.…”
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Effect of Preservation Methods on Physicochemical Quality, Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Stevia Leaves by Nadia Hidar, Abdelhamid Noufid, Ayoub Mourjan, El Mustapha El Adnany, Safa Mghazli, Mohammed Mouhib, Abderrahim Jaouad, Mostafa Mahrouz

“…The effect of freeze-drying and gamma irradiation at 0.5, 1, and 2 kGy on the physicochemical composition (moisture, fat, ash, mineral, and chlorophyll contents), microstructure, total phenolic content, and antioxidant capacity of stevia leaves was investigated in the present study. …”
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First-year Class Instills Confidence in Nontechnical Skills for Collegiate Success by Anna Levina, Katy Guthrie, Leah Cook, Marvin Pritts

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L’éruption du Tajogaite (Cumbre Vieja) à La Palma, Canaries : de l’éruption volcanique à la crise territoriale by Tony Rey, Frédéric Leone, Thomas Candela, Stéphanie Defossez, Freddy Vinet, Fleurice Parat, Monique Gherardi, Lucile Medina, Franck Lavigne, Iliona Martin, Zoé Guillet

“…The impacts of the lava flows and the ash fallout led to the evacuation of more than 7,000 people, had a heavy and lasting impact on the agricultural and touristic sectors, and imposed a territorial reorganisation. …”
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