Preparation and Characterization of Proteinaceous Films from Seven Mexican Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by Claudia Montalvo-Paquini, Raúl Avila-Sosa, Aurelio López-Malo, Enrique Palou

“…Most bean protein EF had reddish or brownish color; however, films from alubia and peruano bean proteins displayed light yellowish colors. FTIR spectra of EF revealed that glycerol did not react with the studied bean proteins through covalent bonds.…”
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Development and Optimization of a Nanoparticle-Based Imidacloprid Insecticide for Effective Control of Blattella germanica by Ismael Saba, Amir Amani, Mozhgan Baniardalani, Hamidreza Basseri

“…The average particle size was determined using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and the dried nanoparticles were analyzed using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). …”
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Photothermal Synergistic Hydrogen Production via a Fly‐Ash‐made Interfacial Vaporific System by Yin Xie, Chenyu Xu, Yan Liu, Entao Zhang, Ziying Chen, Xiaopeng Zhan, Guangyu Deng, Yuan Gao, Yanwei Zhang

“…In situ experiments, combined with theoretical calculation, reveal the system's robust light absorption capacity, facilitating rapid gas separation, thus improves the solar‐to‐hydrogen (STH) efficiency. …”
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Greener Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobiological Effects of Helba Silver Nanoparticle-PMMA Nanocomposite by Manal A. Awad, Awatif A. Hendi, Khalid M. O. Ortashi, Amnah B. Alanazi, Batool A. ALZahrani, Dina A. Soliman

“…The particle size distribution of AgNPs was determined by dynamic light scattering (DLS). The average size of green AgNPs was about 83 nm. …”
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L’École de journalisme d’Alger (1964-1990) : les défis d’une formation professionnelle by Chloé Nejma Rondeleux

“…Through a history of the École de journalisme d’Alger (Algiers School of Journalism), from its creation in 1964 to the large-scale reforms of 1990, this article aims to shed light on the journalistic profession in independent Algeria. …”
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Optoelectric coordinated modulation of resistive switching behavior in perovskite based synaptic device by Yucheng Wang, Ruixi Huang, Wenyi Zhang, Dingyun Guo, Jiawei Zheng, Hexin Wang, Fobao Huang, Zhuoya Wang, He Guan

“…Due to its excellent synaptic plasticity, TCP facilitates advanced neural morphological operations like light-assisted learning. Here, a modifying layer of polythiophene (P3HT) was incorporated onto the TCP thin film to enhance the resistive switching (RS) characteristics of the synaptic device, which exhibits excellent stability (103 endurance cycles and > 103 s retention time) and low energy consumption (~ 6.3 pJ for electrical stimulus and ~ 6 pJ for optical stimulus). …”
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Jurisdictional immunity of the state: evolution of the doctrine by T. V. Stepanenko

“…At the international level, an approach is emerging whereby a state’s jurisdictional immunity should be interpreted in accordance with and in the light of jus cogens rules, in particular in cases of compensation for damage to life, health or property caused by armed aggression by a foreign state.…”
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A Novel Sustainable Semiconductor/Metal-organic Framework Coated Electret Filter for Simultaneous Removal of PM2.5 and VOCs by Yu Zhang, Zan Zhu, Wei-Ning Wang, Sheng-Chieh Chen

“…The PM2.5 removal efficiency also demonstrated that the coating of p-BWO@MIL particles had a negligible influence on the degradation of fiber charge. This research sheds light on the development of semiconductor@MOF coated electret media to simultaneously remove particulate and gaseous pollutants to improve indoor air quality with low energy consumption.…”
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Atmospheric pressure plasma synthesis of adaptable coatings based on castor oil urethane dimethacrylate and their properties by Eusebiu-Rosini Ionita, Maria-Daniela Ionita, Antoniu Moldovan, Cristina Surdu-Bob, Violeta Melinte, Andreea L. Chibac-Scutaru, Andrada Lazea-Stoyanova

“…Urethane-dimethacrylate polymers are generated using light energy, in the presence of photoinitiators, and are the choice materials for many composite materials, biomaterials, optical materials or coatings. …”
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SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF RUTHENIUM NITROSYL COMPLEXES CONTAINING POLYPYRIDYL LIGANDS by Dayana P. S. Penha, Thuanny M. de Sousa, Dayane C. de Oliveira, Maria R. H. da Silva, Verônica da S. Oliveira, Daniel de L. Pontes, Ana C. F. de B. Pontes, Tércio de F. Paulo, Francisco O. N. da Silva

“…The photochemical behavior of these complexes was studied, and NO release was observed upon blue light irradiation. The antibacterial activity of the complexes was tested against the bacteria Staphylococus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, based on minimum inhibitory concentration measurements, in which no or moderate activity was observed against Gram-positive bacteria. …”
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Isolation and Identification of Endophytic Fungi from Syzygium cumini Linn and Investigation of Their Pharmacological Activities by Mst. Mabiya Sultana Samapti, Farhana Afroz, Satyajit Roy Rony, Suriya Sharmin, Fatema Moni, Shammi Akhter, Sheikh Feroz Uddin Ahmed, Md. Hossain Sohrab

“…The presence of flavonoids, anthraquinones, coumarins, and isocoumarins was assumed by the preliminary screening of the fungal and plant extracts by a thin-layer chromatographic technique under UV light. Fungal extracts of Pestalotiopsis sp. Penicillium sp. were found sensitive to all test bacteria, but only extracts from the leaf and bark showed significant antifungal activity along with their antimicrobial activity. …”
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Below the Schwinger critical magnetic field value, quantum vacuum and gamma-ray bursts delay by Iver H. Brevik, Moshe M. Chaichian, Anca Tureanu

“…In this case, in the region B<Bcrit, we show that interesting effects appear, among them the Cherenkov radiation and the reduction in the speed of light. The latter effects appear due to the quantum vacuum mimicking a medium. …”
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Mélange dehydration and melting beneath South Sandwich Islands arc by Yunchao Shu, Sune G. Nielsen, Veronique Le Roux, Danielle Santiago Ramos, Jerzy Blusztajn, Maureen Auro, Phil T. Leat, Tristan J. Horner

“…The South Sandiwch Islands arc offers a unique setting to distinguish between these models due to the significant barium isotope contrast between altered oceanic crust and sediments, the latter displaying unusually light barium isotope compositions compared to the global sediment range. …”
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Fast 3D Transmission Tower Detection Based on Virtual Views by Liwei Zhou, Jiaying Tan, Jing Fu, Guiwei Shao

“…Advanced remote sensing technologies leverage extensive synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data and high-resolution airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data to swiftly capture comprehensive 3D information about electrical grid assets and their surrounding environments. …”
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EXPLORING THE NEXUS BETWEEN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND AGE DIFFERENCES IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA by NNANA OKOI OFEM, TIKU ORU TAKIM, TANGBAN EGBE EBAGU, RITA NGOZI OKAFOR

“…"Age Dynamics in Empowerment" sheds light on how age disparities shape women's interactions with these programs, indicating differing needs and outcomes across age groups. …”
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Deciphering the Regulatory Network of Some Key Drought-responsive Genes and microRNAs in Canola by Maryam Pasandideh Arjmand, Naser Farrokhi, Habibollah Samizadeh Lahiji, Mohammad Mohsenzadeh Golfazani

“…The result showed that the most significant biological process of up-regulated and down-regulated genes enriched in response to water deprivation and light stimulus, respectively. The result demonstrated that the ACP4, RCA, FNR1, HCEF1, PRK, GDC, and MDH were some of hub genes in drought stress. …”
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Showcasing Emptiness? Voicing Redemption Through ‘Saharomania’ in the French Literary Imaginary by Amina Zarzi

“…While taking part in Said’s Western canon on the Orient, redemptive ‘Saharomania’ also participates in the wider definition of the ways in which the imaginary of emptiness fuelled the fin-de-siècle cult of the void. It is in light of the alterity of the desert that the concept of ‘Saharomania’, specific to France, can be read: because showcasing emptiness meant empowerment, the success of the inscription of bareness in the imaginary of the French metropolitan public, and also its literary inheritance, was necessary to celebrate the French national sentiment. …”
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Starch metabolism in potato <i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L. by E. M. Sergeeva, K. T. Larichev, E. A. Salina, A. V. Kochetov

“…Transitory starch is synthesized in chloroplasts of photosynthetic organs and degraded in the absence of light, providing carbohydrates for cell needs. Storage starch is synthesized and stored in amyloplasts of storage organs: grains and tubers. …”
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Antimicrobial activity of adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cell secretome against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Fatimah Shaaban, Elie Salem Sokhn, Charbel Khalil, Fatima A. Saleh

“…This study aims to shed light on the antibacterial potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cell (AD-MSC) secretome against clinical isolates of Staphylococcus spp., including MRSA strains. …”
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Effects of Polycarboxylate-Lignosulfonate Superplasticizer on the Engineering Properties and Cementitious Paste Thickness of Pervious Concrete by Ehsan Teymouri, Nurul Noraziemah Mohd Pauzi, Wong Kwong Soon, Mehdi Forouzan, Marjan Salari

“…This system is suitable as pavements in urban areas with light-traffic load, green spaces, and sidewalks to mitigate the anthropization impacts.…”
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