Proximate, Mineral Contents and Physicochemical Properties of <i>Chrysophyllum Albidum</i> (African Star Apple) Kernel Flour and Oil by S.S. Audu, C.I. Beetseh, D.U. Edward-Ekpu, A.A. Ewuga

“…The quality of the kernel oil falls below the standard for edible oil but the oil may be useful in the paint and cosmetic industry Keywords: Chrysophyllum Albidum, Kernel, Oil, Flour …”
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Actinomycete-Derived Pigments: A Path Toward Sustainable Industrial Colorants by Blanca Hey Díez, Cristiana A. V. Torres, Susana P. Gaudêncio

“…Despite these challenges, pigments remain essential across numerous industries, including the cosmetic, textile, food, automotive, paints and coatings, plastics, and packaging industries. …”
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Mettre l’intime en bande dessinée. Un dialogue avec Léna Merhej et Noémie Honein by Michela De Giacometti, Laura Odasso

“…These two artists – who now live between France and Lebanon – tell their own stories through the portrait they paint of their country of origin, Lebanon, and of their families.…”
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SUGGESTOPEDIA AS THE METHOD OF THE MUSIC EXPERIENCE FORMATION OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN by Natalya T. Таgiltseva, Filip D. Shavov

“…Many suggestopedia techniques developed by Bulgarian and Russian researchers were selected and tested; those that involve the use of involuntary memorization of music when performing creative tasks: free movement or plastic intonation, paint color schemes, music and organizational tasks related to the preparation and conduct music lessons. …”
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Chemicals That Disrupt the Endocrine System and Their Effects on Behavior by Yousaf Khan1, Abdul Sattar1, Syed Amin Ullah1, Zia-Ur-Rehman2, Hakimullah3, Madeeha Bibi4, Hina Sarfraz1, Anila Mukhtiar1

“…There are certain chemicals which include chlorpyrifos, DDT, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides and other daily use items such as plastics, paints, furniture, perfumes, toys polishes, electronic gadgets, items of food packaging are reported to have disturbed the normal hormonal functions in humans that are leading to numerous diseases due to either lack of production of specific hormone or increased production of a specific hormone by the action of these chemicals. …”
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Addressing challenges in vector control: a review of current strategies and the imperative for novel tools in India’s combat against vector-borne diseases by Kuldeep Singh, Amit Sharma, Manju Rahi, Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, Gaurav Kumar, Rajendra Baharia, Sam Joy

“…The promising new vector control tools are insecticide-treated nets with synergist and/or pyrrole chlorfenapyr, alternatives/additions to synthetic pyrethroids like neonicotinoids, clothianidin for indoor residual spray, newer formulations such as Bacillus sphaericus for use in larvicides, attractive toxic sugar baits, especially to curtail outdoor transmission, endectocides like ivermectin for use in animals/humans, insecticidal paints, spatial repellents, insecticide-treated wearables and others. …”
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Regions enriched for DNA repeats in chromosomes of Macrostomum mirumnovem, a species with a recent Whole Genome Duplication by K. S. Zadesenets, N. B. Rubtsov

“…FISH with microdissected DNA probes revealed that some Bs had a distinct DNA content. FISH could paint differently B chromosomes in different worms and even in the same sample. …”
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Potential toxic elements in surface water of Mokosh Beel, Gazipur, Bangladesh: Ecological and human health risk assessment for recreational users by Md. Shahriar Mahmud, M. Safiur Rahman, S.A. Dina, M. Rifat Nasher, Tasrina R. Choudhury, Bilkis A. Begum, Abdus Samad

“…Principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) linked the majority of PTEs to industrial sources, particularly from tannery, leather, and paint industries. The potential ecological risk index (PERI) showed minimal ecological risk, but the hazard index (HI) indicated non-carcinogenic risks for children, although adults were not significantly affected. …”
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Identification of flavor generated from irradiation of chicken breast via SPME-GC-MS and GC-IMS by Ying Xu, Yueyan Zhang, Shiqing Song, Lingyun Yao, Min Sun, Huatian Wang, Chuang Yu, Qian Liu, Jun Lu, Tao Feng

“…Sensory evaluation was conducted on irradiated chicken breasts, and partial least squares regression (PLSR) analysis was performed in combination with the volatile compound concentration to identify the characteristic compounds that contributed significantly to the fruity, musty, greasy, chicken flavor and paint flavor. It was indicated that (E)-2-octenal (odor activity value: 0.13−2.13), 1-octen-3-ol (7.66−113.44), nonanal (3.03−215.35), and acetoin (0.85−1.43) might be the characteristic compounds for irradiate-generated off-flavors. …”
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Assessment of Water Quality and Heavy Metal Contamination in River Water and Fish Species from the Bangshi River, Tangail, Bangladesh by Mausumi Rehnuma, Jannatul Firdous Jui, Jannatul Hasna, Umme Habiba, Anamul Haque

“…The elevated Pb levels likely stem from effluents released by glass, textile, and paint industries. These findings highlight potential risks to human health from consuming water and fish from the Bangshi River, underscoring the urgent need for improved pollution control strategies. …”
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Challenges and opportunities for data integration to improve estimation of migratory connectivity by Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Emily B. Cohen, Christen M. Bossu, Amy L. Scarpignato, Kristen Ruegg, Andrea Contina, Clark S. Rushing, Michael T. Hallworth

“…We used simulation and real‐world case studies to explore the challenges and limitations of data integration based on data from three migratory bird species, Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris), Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) and Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), two of which had bidirectional data. …”
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Using positive deviance to enhance HIV care retention in South Africa: development of a compassion-focused program to improve the staff and patient experience by Allison J. Ober, Donald H. Skinner, Laura M. Bogart, Leletu Busakwe, Wadene Davids, Hassan Mahomed, Debbie Ling, Virginia Zweigenthal

“…., adjust folder system to lower wait times); and (3) create a welcoming physical environment (e.g., fresh paint and plants in the waiting area). Conclusions A PD approach enabled us to identify factors that could be contributing to higher ART retention rates within low-resource public sector primary care facilities in Cape Town, South Africa, and to develop a multidimensional intervention. …”
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Predicting the reduction in heatstroke and heart disease-related mortality under urban modification scenarios using machine learning by Yukitaka Ohashi, Ko Nakajima, Yuya Takane, Yukihiro Kikegawa, Tomohiko Ihara, Kazutaka Oka

“…This study proposes a novel approach combining machine learning (ML) techniques with meteorological model simulations to evaluate the heat-related mortality reduction potential of a climate change adaptation measure, namely, the installation of energy-saving or temperature-decreasing modifications in an urban area (e.g. greening, high-albedo paints, and photovoltaics). These methods have been used separately to assess the future urban health. …”
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Characterization of the bioaccumulation and toxicity of copper pyrithione, an antifouling compound, on juveniles of rainbow trout by Bourdon, Charlotte, Cachot, Jérôme, Gonzalez, Patrice, Couture, Patrice

“…Since the global ban on tributyltin in antifouling paints in 2008 by the International Maritime Organization, new products have been developed and brought to the market. …”
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Spatial characteristics and health risks assessments of trace metal pollution from road dusts in the industrialized city of Bangladesh by Masum Howlader, Ashik Md Mamun, Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman, Md Hasibur Rahman, Sadhon Chandra Swarnokar, Mahfuza Sultana, Md Tanvir Rahman, Tusar Kumar Das

“…In contrast, the use of leaded gasoline, corrosion in car surfaces and road paint are the main contributors of lead in road dust. …”
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La poésie lyrique, un outil d’unification linguistique et politique by Anne-Marie Le Baillif

“…The official artist Antoine Caron has left paintings and drawings of these entertainments. Ronsard’s politic works in connection with the poets of the period change not only the language but also the way of thinking as it was the first step to centralism, which was the aims of the French kings. …”
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Rome à la campagne : les décors en pierre de la villa de la Grande Boussue à Nouvelles (Mons, Belgique) by Catherine Coquelet, Roland Dreesen, Éric Goemaere, Éric Leblois, Marie-Thérèse Raepsaet-Charlier

“…In the fire and demolition layers some remains of paintings were found as well as stucco and especially, 1479 fragments of stones belonging to its wall revetments.The most remarkable pieces are the crustae in Giallo antico, white Mediterranean marble (Carrara?) …”
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Alimentation et gestion de l’eau sur la colline de Fourvière à Lyon : les aménagements hydrauliques, la ville et ses monuments by Aldo Borlenghi, Éric Leroy

“…From the first decades of the ancient city, the large amount of water essential to the private blocks and monuments was supplied by wells and cisterns.The distribution and chronology of the first category of these facilities paint a clear picture. The wells, both Republican and Augustan, are almost all concentrated in sectors above 280 m NGF. …”
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Une cave à amphores, une statue en pierre et une tête coupée de la fin de l’âge du Fer à Châteaumeillant (Cher) by Sophie Krausz, Caroline Millereux, Marion Bouchet, Fabienne Olmer

“…The body of the andiron is complete and well preserved, decorated with a combination of white paint and engravings. The object measures 0.39 m in height, from the hoof to the top of the horse’s head. …”
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Le fromage en Gaule à l’âge du Fer et à l’époque romaine : état des lieux pour sa production et analyse de sa place dans le monde antique by Alain Ferdière, Jean-Marc Séguier

“…This rather difficult approach further highlights the importance of Pompeian documentation, with, among other things, several wall paintings depicting still lifes on which appear, among other foodstuffs, fresh cheeses in their wickerwork faisselle. …”
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