Green Synthesis of Nanostructure CeO2 Using Tea Extract: Characterization and Adsorption of Dye from Aqueous Phase by Chengshun Liu, Xiyao Liu, Yilin Wu, Zhuotong Chen, Zhuanrong Wu, Shumao Wang, Hua Han, Zhenbang Xie, Yixuan Wang, Tzu-Hsing Ko

“…Nanostructure CeO2 powders were synthesized using tea waste extract as gel precursor. The as-prepared samples were characterized by thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Exosomes Derived from CXCR4-Overexpressing BMSC Promoted Activation of Microvascular Endothelial Cells in Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Xutong Li, Ye Zhang, Yong Wang, Dan Zhao, Chengcheng Sun, Shaoting Zhou, Dongsheng Xu, Jing Zhao

“…The acute middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model was prepared, ExoCXCR4 were injected into the rats, and behavioral changes were analyzed. …”
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Biomechanical Performance of Mandibular Molars with Deep Mesio-Occlusal-Distal Cavities Rehabilitated with Horizontal Posts: A 3D Finite Element Analysis by Sonali Sharma, Sindhu Ramesh, Jasmine Rayapudi

“…The mandibular molar models replicating the clinical scenarios were simulated, designed, and built, assuming all materials to be homogenous, isotropic, and linearly elastic as follows: Model 1 control: the model of an intact first mandibular molar. Model 2: the prepared cavity mesio-occlusal-distal is replicated by the subtraction Boolean method. …”
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Optimizing the Morphology and Optical Properties of MoS₂ Using Different Substrate Placement: Numerical Simulation and Experimental Verification by Feng Liao, Yuhan Zeng, Qingqing Xie, Yupeng Yang, Shuangyi Linghu, Li Liang, Zewen Zuo

“…The prerequisite for rapid and steady development of TMDC-based optoelectronic devices is high efficiency in materials preparation, which relies on a mature synthesis technique and optimized production conditions. …”
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Enhancing laboratory education through collaborative online international learning: A case study between USA and UK students by Matthew Allan Jones, Pika Miklavc, MaryAnne Stewart

“…These findings suggest that practical-based COILs are effective methods for preparing students to thrive in a globalized healthcare environment, making a strong case for its continued use and expansion in educational programmes.…”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Modified Kaolin-Bentonite Composites for Enhanced Fluoride Removal from Drinking Water by Ebenezer Annan, Emmanuel Nyankson, Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour, Stephen Kofi Armah, George Nkrumah-Buandoh, Joanna Aba Modupeh Hodasi, Michael Oteng-Peprah

“…Adsorbents with an average weight of ∼200 mg and ∼7 mm diameter (granules) were prepared in the ratio of 10 : 10 : 0.1 for kaolinite, bentonite, and magnetite nanoparticles, respectively. …”
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Next-generation calcium oxide nanoparticles: A breakthrough in energy storage and humidity sensing by Asif Khan, Syed Tasleem Hussain, Abdul Naeem, Ayesha Sadiqa, Awais Ahmad, Muhammad Aamir Ali Shehzada, Munirah D. Albaqami

“…Electrochemical performance such as supercapacitance and cyclic stability of the prepared sample were evaluated by studying different electrochemical factors like Cyclic Voltammetry, Galvanostatic Charge Discharge and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. …”
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The role of sport in research and development in Switzerland - An overview by Hippolyt Kempf, Gübeli Cornell, Christelle Ganné-Chedeville, Solange Emmenegger

“…Secondly, the Swiss Federal Institute of Sports (SFISM) should be developed as a leading institution in the field of sports science in order to support networking among federations and to strengthen them in their preparation for the submission of projects to funding bodies in terms of content and cooperation with partners from research institutions and industry. …”
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1,10-Phenanthroline and 4,5-Diazafluorene Ketones and Their Silver(I) and Platinum(II) Complexes: Syntheses and Biological Evaluation as Antiproliferative Agents by Leonardo Sandin-Mazzondo, Jesús M. Martínez-Ilarduya, Jesús A. Miguel, Camino Bartolomé, Concepción Alonso

“…The corresponding [Ag(N,N)₂]NO₃ (<b>1Ag</b>–<b>4Ag</b>) and [Pt(C₆F₅)₂(N,N)] (<b>1Pt</b>–<b>4Pt</b>) complexes were prepared. The stability of these complexes in DMSO solution was studied, showing no dissociation over 48 h for almost all complexes, except <b>3Pt</b>. …”
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Clinical analysis of risk factors for diarrhea associated with enteral nutrition in post-craniocerebral surgery patients by Lei Zhang, Lulu Zhang, Xiaojie Zhu, Leiming Xu, Lin Zhu, Hai Zhou, Shengkai Yang

“…The following factors were significantly associated with diarrhea: age ≥ 70 years (OR: 2.240; 95% CI 1.110–4.520), no pipeline assessment before EN (OR: 3.807; 95% CI 1.702–7.643), no heating of EN preparations (OR: 3.188; 95% CI 1.853–6.722), no control of normal infusion rate (OR: 1.721; 95% CI 1.136–3.890), no timely post-infusion rounds after EN (OR: 2.260; 95% CI 1.454–5.075), and no oral care during EN. …”
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Nitrification and denitrification in pond by Yuni Puji Pujihastuti

“…Survival rate of tiger shrimp in the laboratory scale can be increase by administration of nitrification and denitrification bacteria should not just in the water kolom of pond engineering but also at the bottom pond layer at the preparation step.  Depht of the sediment 15 cm in day zero, intensive pond have been produced of nitrit and ammonium with the producing bacteria.  …”
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Quantifying synthetic bacterial community composition with flow cytometry: efficacy in mock communities and challenges in co-cultures by Fabian Mermans, Ioanna Chatzigiannidou, Wim Teughels, Nico Boon

“…Therefore, axenic cultures, mock communities and co-cultures of oral bacteria were prepared. Random forest classifiers trained on flow cytometry data of axenic cultures were used to determine the composition of the synthetic communities, as well as strain specific qPCR and 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. …”
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Effect of the Hydroethanolic Extract of Bixa orellana Linn (Bixaceae) Leaves on Castor Oil-Induced Diarrhea in Swiss Albino Mice by Michel Archange Fokam Tagne, Hypolyte Akaou, Paul Aimé Noubissi, Angèle Foyet Fondjo, Yaouke Rékabi, Henri Wambe, René Kamgang, Jean-Louis Essame Oyono

“…The filtrate obtained was lyophilized, and the solutions to be administered to the animals were prepared. To induce diarrhea, animals orally received castor oil (1 mL/100 g bw). …”
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Curdione combined with borneol treats bacterial mixed HPV infection by regulating the crosstalk among immune cells by Jingwei Liu, Jingwei Liu, Tong Shu, Yiheng Mu, Wanlin Zheng, Xiaohuan Lu, Xiaohuan Lu, Hong Tao, Hong Tao

“…Baofukang suppository, a traditional herbal preparation that includes curdione and borneol, has been reported to treat bacterial vaginosis (BV) and HPV infection in China. …”
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The Assessment of Different Dietary Selenium Resources on Reproductive Performance, Spawning Indicators, and Larval Production of Red Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus × O. niloticu... by Mohammed A. E. Naiel, El-Sayed H. Eissa, Yasmin M. Abd El-Aziz, Saadea Saadony, Heba E. Abd Elnabi, Salah El-Sayed Sakr

“…Four experimental broodstock diets were prepared employing two types of selenium. The first diet was free of additives and acted as the control diet. …”
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Reconstruction of drought and long-rain chronologies since the 17th century in central Japan using intra-annual tree-ring oxygen isotope ratios and documentary records by H. Iizuka, K. Sho, Z. Li, M. Sano, Y. Kato, T. Nakatsuka

“…For tree-ring <span class="inline-formula"><i>δ</i>¹⁸O</span> measurements, we prepared cellulose samples from a long-living cedar tree with continuously broad ring widths. …”
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Reproductive problems in water buffalo cows associated with non-diagnosed genital lepto- spirosis. Preliminary results by Rosaura Pérez-Gil

“…In addition, tissue samples were prepared for histological analysis by fixation in a 10% buffered formaldehyde solution and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. …”
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Green magnetically separable molluscicide Ba–Ce–Cu ferrite/TiO2 nanocomposite for controlling terrestrial gastropods Monacha Cartusiana by Abdullah A. Alamri, Mohamed A. Ayyad, Hossameldin G. Mohamedbakr, Usama A. Soliman, Majed Y. Almashnowi, Jia Hong Pan, Elsayed T. Helmy

“…In this piece of work, a magnetically separable molluscicide with high effectiveness green Barium–Cerium–Copper ferrite/TiO2 (Ba–Ce–CuFO/TiO2) nanocomposite was greenly prepared using Eichhornia plant aqueous extract and characterized using different techniques. …”
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An Investigation of the Capabilities of Resin Tire Carbon Black “N-330” as a Waste Binder in Asphalt Concrete Mixtures by Amr. A. Nada, Walid Fouad Edris, Hebah Mohammad Al-Jabali, Ahmed D. Almutairi, Abd Al-Kader A. Al Sayed, Shady Khairy

“…The testing program involved the preparation of asphalt concrete specimens using a Marshall mix design, followed by a Marshall Stability test to evaluate the deformation resistance of the modified mixtures. …”
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Effects of ruminal short-chain fatty acid concentration and pH on histology, hematology, and inflammation in cannulated Holstein dairy calves by A.R. Wolfe, M.H.P.M. Narciso, R.R.E. Uwiera, A.H. Laarman

“…ABSTRACT: Optimizing rumen development is key to preparing calves for weaning; however, it is unclear what effect rumen development has on calf health via ruminal infusion. …”
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