Assessment of phytochemical screening, antibacterial, analgesic, and antipyretic potentials of Litsea glutinosa (L.) leaves extracts in a mice model. by Zubair Khalid Labu, Samira Karim, Md Tarekur Rahman, Md Imran Hossain, Sarder Arifuzzaman, Md Shakil

“…In antibacterial studies, results showed that inhibition of bacterial growth at 400 μg dose of each extract clearly inhibited growth of bacteria from 11 to 22 mm. The extractives carbon tetrachloride fraction, chloroform soluble fraction, ethyl acetate fraction demonstrated notably greater inhibitory zone widths (p < 0.05) against tested strains.…”
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Corrosion studies of Inconel 617 in high temperature air and He-ppmO2 atmospheres by Haoxiang Li, Wei Zheng, Bin Du, Huang Zhang, Huaqiang Yin, Xuedong He, Tao Ma, Xingtuan Yang

“…After the experiments, the alloys were characterized by electronic balance, were analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and carbon and sulfur analyzer. The results show that: the Inconel 617 alloy undergoes similar oxidation behavior and the degree of oxidation is very close in three groups of atmospheres with large differences in oxygen content; the alloy should show two oxidation mechanisms, linear oxidation and parabolic oxidation, during the oxidation process; the parabolic rate constant kp and kt of the alloy is a constant value and does not vary with large changes in oxygen concentration, but when the experimental temperature changes, the oxidation rate constants of the alloy change, and the lowering of the temperature leads to the lowering of the oxidation rate constants; When experimental temperature is at 950 °C, the alloy continues to undergo a “microclimatic reaction” in the atmosphere of He-ppmO2, and the microclimatic reaction disappears when the experimental temperature is lowered to 750 °C; In He-ppmO2 environment, gas chromatograph can be used instead of thermogravimetric analyzer for real-time monitoring.…”
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Electrosynthesis of ethylene glycol from biomass glycerol by Haoyuan Chi, Zhanpeng Liang, Siyu Kuang, Yaxin Jin, Minglu Li, Tianxiang Yan, Jianlong Lin, Shuangyin Wang, Sheng Zhang, Xinbin Ma

“…We further assemble a zero-gap electrolyzer and demonstrate ethylene glycol electrosynthesis from glycerol to give a decent production rate of 1.32 mmol cm–2 h–1 under a 3.48 V cell voltage. The carbon intensity assessment based on a valid assumption reveals that our strategy may reduce CO2 emissions by over 80 million tons annually compared to conventional fossil fuel routes.…”
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The Nitrogen Fixation Characteristics of Terrestrial Nitrogen-Fixing Cyanobacteria and Their Role in Promoting Rice Growth by Lei Wu, Ji Dong, Jian Song, Yuan Zhu, Songhao Che, Xueting Qin, Yufeng Xu, Shiqi Tian, Dongchao Wang, Ping Tian, Xiaoshuang Wei, Xue Yang, Meiying Yang, Zhihai Wu

“…Remarkably, the <i>Desmonostoc muscorum</i> GD2 strain was found to exhibit higher growth state indicators, including the growth curve, chlorophyll content, carbon and nitrogen content, and biomass accumulation, compared to other algae strains. …”
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Different smoking processes with the special fuel rods: Impart a smoky aroma to Souchong black tea by Weisu Tian, Jiao Feng, Jinyuan Wang, Hongzheng Lin, Qianlian Chen, Jiayun Zhuang, Guanjun Pan, Jiake Zhao, Lirong Tang, Zhilong Hao

“…These findings provide a theoretical foundation for stabilizing Souchong black tea quality, promoting green and low-carbon tea production methods.…”
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Segmental analysis of human hair reveals intra-annual variation in 25(OH)D3 concentrations in modern and archaeological individuals by Kate Britton, Orsolya Czére, Eléa Gutierrez, Linda M. Reynard, Eamon Laird, Gary Duncan, Baukje de Roos

“…We also present data from an archaeological individual from the same city, with the addition of further isotope analysis (carbon, nitrogen, sulphur) to characterise diet. Results suggest possible positive correspondence of 25(OH)D3 levels with season in this archaeological individual, and possibly with marine protein consumption, highlighting the potential use of this approach in characterising the relationship between past vitamin D levels and diet. …”
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Adsorptive Removal of Copper by Using Surfactant Modified Laterite Soil by Tien Duc Pham, Hoang Hiep Nguyen, Ngoc Viet Nguyen, Thanh Tu Vu, Thi Ngoc Mai Pham, Thi Hai Yen Doan, Manh Ha Nguyen, Thi Mai Viet Ngo

“…Characterizations of laterite were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and total carbon analysis. The optimum conditions for removal of Cu2+ by adsorption using SML were systematically studied and found as pH 6, contact time 90 min, adsorbent dosage 5 mg/mL, and ionic strength 10 mM NaCl. …”
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Antibacterial Efficacy Comparison of Electrolytic and Reductive Silver Nanoparticles Against <i>Propionibacterium acnes</i> by Suparno Suparno, Rita Prasetyowati, Khafidh Nur Aziz, Anggarwati Rahma, Eka Sentia Ayu Lestari, Siti Chaerani Nabiilah, Deby Grace

“…The new electrolysis system used two identical silver plate electrodes, replacing silver and carbon rods, and used water as the electrolyte instead of silver nitrate (AgNO₃) solution since AgNO₃ is the source of NO₂. …”
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Effects of Different Intertillage Practices on Soil Biochemical Properties and Soybean Yield in Soybean Fields by Mingcong Zhang, Yanhong Zhou, Chenglin Li, Cheng Yuan, Mingfen Shan, Yuxin Fan, Zhongxia Yu, Linfeng Ren, Liu Cui, Chen Wang

“…Compared with those of the T1 treatment, the contents of the organic carbon, total nitrogen, and available phosphorus and potassium in the early subsoiling treatments (T4, T5, and T6) were significantly increased. …”
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Early weight gain after stopping smoking: a predictor of overall large weight gain? A single-site retrospective cohort study by Alexandra Pankova, Eva Kralikova, Kamila Zvolska, Lenka Stepankova, Milan Blaha, Petra Ovesna, Paul Aveyard

“…We examined whether early large postcessation weight gain predicts overall large weight gain.Design Retrospective cohort study.Setting Primary care setting—smoking cessation centre in Prague, Czech Republic.Participants Out of 3537 patients treated between 2005 and 2013, 1050 were continuous abstainers (verified by carbon monoxide measurement) at 1-year follow-up and formed the cohort of the current report. 48.7% were women (n=511) with the mean age of 46 (±14.4) years.Methods In this retrospective cohort study, all patients underwent usual tobacco dependence treatment using evidence-based methods. …”
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Exemestane Attenuates Hepatic Fibrosis in Rats by Inhibiting Activation of Hepatic Stellate Cells and Promoting the Secretion of Interleukin 10 by Ya-Hui Wang, Rong-Kun Li, Ying Fu, Jun Li, Xiao-Mei Yang, Yan-Li Zhang, Lei Zhu, Qin Yang, Jian-Ren Gu, Xin Xing, Zhi-Gang Zhang

“…The effect of EXE on liver injury and fibrosis were assessed in two hepatic fibrosis rat models, which were induced by either carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) or bile duct ligation (BDL). …”
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Influence of Lactobacillus plantarum and cellulase on fermentation quality and microbial community in mixed silage of Solanum rostratum and alfalfa by Yuyu Li, Yuyu Li, Hua Wang, Hua Wang, Yandong Zhang, Yu Ji, Yu Ji, Lizhu Guo, Lizhu Guo, Lifen Hao, Lifen Hao, Kejian Lin, Kejian Lin

“…Differential microbial functions were mainly carbohydrate metabolism, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and carbon metabolism.ConclusionThe application of additives and mixed silage provides a new idea for the feed utilization of S. rostratum.…”
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Glucose Required for Tissue Formation and Its Effects on Cane Yield, Recoverable Sugar, and Sugar Yield by Nunik Eka Diana, Supriyadi, Djumali, Budi Santoso, Anik Herwati, Sri Yulaikah, Supriyono, Ruly Hamida, Aprilia Ridhawati, Abdurrakhman

“…The measurements of nitrogen, carbon, and the ash content of the leaves and stems were at 5 months (representing the growth period) and 9 months (representing the ripening period). …”
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Mineral supplementation by artificial salt licks is comparatively effective as natural salt licks for Malaysian mammals by Nor Bazilah Razali, Mohammad Saiful Mansor, Farah Ayuni Farinordin, Mohd Izzat-Husna Ahmad Zaini, Siti Hajar Atiqah Razali, Pazil Abdul Patah, Shahril Mod Husin, Mohamed Shah Redza Hussein, Shukor Md Nor

“…Enriching degraded habitats is essential for supporting the ecosystem, especially in carbon reduction, biodiversity conservation and connectivity between degraded forests and intact forests.…”
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DIA-based quantitative proteomic analysis on porcine meat quality at different chilling rates by Yuqiang Bai, Tongjing Yan, Fei Fang, Xin Li, Su Wang, Juan Li, Chengli Hou, Dequan Zhang

“…Seventy-nine differential abundant proteins (fold change &gt;1.5, P &lt;0.05), including 46 up-regulated and 33 down-regulated proteins, were identified and mainly involved in carbon metabolism, pyruvate metabolism and proteasome pathways. …”
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Multifunctional all‐nanofiber cloth integrating personal health monitoring and thermal regulation capabilities by Peng Wang, Guifen Sun, Shuaichuang Hua, Wei Yu, Chuizhou Meng, Qing Han, Jeonghyun Kim, Shijie Guo, Guozhen Shen, Yang Li

“…The double‐sided fabric mat of a thick carbon nanotube network with high solar absorption on top of a thermoplastic polyurethane nanofiber substrate with high solar reflectivity and mid‐infrared emissivity offers a contrary thermal management effect of heating or cooling by opposite wearing mode. …”
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Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of hydrogen imported by maritime transportation: A South Korean case study by Gyuna Kwak, Juha Lee, Yujin Jung, Wonjae Choi

“…Hydrogen has emerged as a key energy source in the pursuit of carbon neutrality. However, resource-deficient countries, including South Korea, find it challenging to produce hydrogen domestically. …”
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Toward zero-excess lithium sulfur batteries: a systematic cell parameter study by Joshua H Cruddos, James B Robinson, Paul R Shearing, Alexander J E Rettie

“…Here we develop a ZELiS battery, comprising a Li _2 S-based composite positive electrode on carbon paper paired with a Ni foil current collector (CC) and evaluate the effects of various CC materials, electrolyte volume to Li _2 S mass ratio and C-rate. …”
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Studies on the Effect of Laser Shock Peening Intensity on the Mechanical Properties of Wire Arc Additive Manufactured SS316L by Geethapriyan Thangamani, Santosh Kumar Tamang, Md Saad Patel, Jinoop Arackal Narayanan, Muthuramalingam Thangaraj, Jufan Zhang, Pardeep Kumar Gianchandani, Palani Iyamperumal Anand

“…Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis confirmed the formation of an oxide layer post-LSP, with an increase in carbon (C) and oxygen (O) elements and a decrease in chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) elements on the surface, attributed to localized pressure and heat impacts. …”
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Domestic sewage irrigation on dynamics of nutrients and heavy metals in soil and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production by S. R. Salakinkop, C. S. Hunshal

“…Enhanced activity of dehydrogenase and phosphatase enzymes and organic carbon in sewage-irrigated field contributed more to available nutrient pool of soil. …”
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