Peripheral nerve regeneration using a bioresorbable silk fibroin-based artificial nerve conduit fabricated via a novel freeze–thaw process by Tomoki Matsuo, Hiroo Kimura, Takayuki Nishijima, Yasuhiro Kiyota, Taku Suzuki, Narihito Nagoshi, Shinsuke Shibata, Tomoko Shindo, Nobuko Moritoki, Makoto Sasaki, Sarara Noguchi, Yasushi Tamada, Masaya Nakamura, Takuji Iwamoto

“…Here, we report a bioresorbable SFC, fabricated using a novel freeze–thaw process, which ensures biosafety by avoiding any harmful chemical additives. The SFC demonstrated favorable biocompatibility (high hydrophilicity and porosity with a water content of > 90%), structural stability (stiffness, toughness, and elasticity), and biodegradability, making it an ideal candidate for nerve regeneration. …”
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Assessing microbial population dynamics, enzyme activities and phosphorus availability indices during phospho-compost production by F. R. Kutu, T. J. Mokase, O. A. Dada, O. H. J. Rhode

“…Conclusions Co-composting of P-rich non-reactive GPR with organic wastes containing variable chemical composition promotes microbial diversity during composting and increases plant available P content and compost fertilizer value.…”
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Prediction of α-Solanine and α-Chaconine in Potato Tubers from Hunter Color Values and VIS/NIR Spectra by Shimeles Tilahun, Hee Sung An, In Geun Hwang, Jong Hang Choi, Min Woo Baek, Han Ryul Choi, Do Su Park, Cheon Soon Jeong

“…Taken together, although it requires further studies to improve the prediction power of the developed models, the results of this study revealed the possibility of using VIS/NIR spectra and color variables for the prediction of α-solanine and α-chaconine contents from intact unpeeled potato tubers with chemical-free, fast, and cheap assessment methods.…”
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From nanoscale heterogeneities to nanolites: cation clustering in glasses by Cormier, Laurent, Galoisy, Laurence, Lelong, Gérald, Calas, Georges

“…In particular, the structural and chemical characteristics of Zr$^{4+}$- and Fe$^{2+}$/Fe$^{3+}$-based clusters in (alumino)silicate glasses illustrate the link between the short-range order around cations and the formation of nanoscale heterogeneities. …”
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Solid-State 13C NMR Spectroscopy Applied to the Study of Carbon Blacks and Carbon Deposits Obtained by Plasma Pyrolysis of Natural Gas by Jair C. C. Freitas, Daniel F. Cipriano, Carlos G. Zucolotto, Alfredo G. Cunha, Francisco G. Emmerich

“…Solid-state 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy was used in this work to analyze the physical and chemical properties of plasma blacks and carbon deposits produced by thermal cracking of natural gas using different types of plasma reactors. …”
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Quality Evaluation of Herbal Yoghurt Produced Using Cinnamon (Cinnamon cassia), Garlic (Allium sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) by Ifeoma Elizabeth Mbaeyi-Nwaoha, Augustina Chinechendu Uzoigwe, Helen Onyeaka

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Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post‐harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 2 – A... by EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ), Ana Allende, Avelino Alvarez‐Ordóñez, Valeria Bortolaia, Sara Bover‐Cid, Alessandra De Cesare, Wietske Dohmen, Laurent Guillier, Lieve Herman, Liesbeth Jacxsens, Lapo Mughini‐Gras, Maarten Nauta, Jakob Ottoson, Luisa Peixe, Fernando Perez‐Rodriguez, Panagiotis Skandamis, Elisabetta Suffredini, Jen Banach, Bin Zhou, Maria Teresa daSilva Felício, Laura Martino, Winy Messens, Angela Botteon

“…Critical variables describing microbial dynamics in water are: (i) the chemical oxygen demand (COD), as an indicator of the concentration of organic matter; (ii) free chlorine (FC) and particularly its antimicrobial fraction, hypochlorous acid (HOCl); and (iii) the microbial population levels. …”
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Fruit Leather Melon Formulation with Supplementation of Pineapple Puree, Carrageenan and Sorbitol by Aini Nur, Nurfadilah Azzahra Salma, Setyawati Retno, Sustriawan Budi, Eko Kusuma Kurniawan Ruly, Sabila Arsyistawa Hadana, Putri Roro Arianti Embun

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the optimum formula based on the addition of pineapple puree, carrageenan, and sorbitol to the chemical and sensory characteristics of melon fruit leather. …”
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Medical students and ChatGPT: analyzing attitudes, practices, and academic perceptions by Ahmed Samir Abdelhafiz, Maysa I. Farghly, Eman Anwar Sultan, Moaz Elsayed Abouelmagd, Youssef Ashmawy, Eman Hany Elsebaie

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Reduction of chickens use to perform in vitro pre-screening of novel anticoccidials by miniaturisation and increased throughput of the current Eimeria tenella compound-screening mo... by Virginia Marugan-Hernandez, Javier Regidor-Cerrillo, Luis Ortega-Mora, Sara Arias-Maroto, Kelsilandia Aguiar-Martins

“…This disease is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria (Apicomplexa), and it is mainly controlled by chemoprophylaxis with ionophores and chemical anticoccidials; however, there is an overall agreement about the limitation of these traditional drugs and the need to improve current methods of control. …”
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Xylaria iriomotensis sp. nov. from termite nests and notes on X. angulosa by Izumi Okane, Huei-Mei Hsieh, Yu-Ming Ju, Chun-Ru Lin, Chun-Yun Huang, I-Ching Kuan

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Development of Scalable Elastic Gelatin Hydrogel Films Crosslinked with Waterborne Polyurethane for Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Strain Recovery by Soon Mo Choi, Eun Joo Shin, Sun Mi Zo, Madhusudana Rao Kummara, Chul Min Kim, Anuj Kumar, Han Jo Bae, Ankur Sood, Sung Soo Han

“…Exploiting novel crosslinking chemistry, this study pioneers the use of waterborne polyurethane (WPU) to chemically crosslink porcine-derived gelatin, producing enhanced gelatin hydrogel films through a solvent-casting method. …”
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Effects of Land Uses on Soil Quality Indicators: The Case of Geshy Subcatchment, Gojeb River Catchment, Ethiopia by Melku Dagnachew, Awdenegest Moges, Asfaw Kebede Kassa

“…Soil degradation, which involves physical, chemical, and biological degradation, is the key component of land degradation. …”
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The effect of a barley-based food product in alleviating knee osteoarthritis discomfort symptoms in Egyptian female patients by Suzanne Fouad, Rasha Monir, Fatma A. Ibrahim, Ahmed M.S. Hussein, Heba F. Shafei, Aliaa El Gendy

“…Serum levels of IL1β, IL4 and IL6 were measured using Elisa techniques, while Total Antioxidant Capacity, Malondialdehyde, and Glutathione S-transferase were measured by the colorimetric methods. Results Chemical composition analysis of the prepared barley-based macaroni demonstrated a decrease in total carbohydrate content and an increase in crude fiber, protein, and fat content compared with the control (semolina wheat-based macaroni); 100 grams of the prepared uncooked barley macaroni provided 342.46 Kcal. …”
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Enhancing Miscanthus floridulus remediation of soil cadmium using Beauveria bassiana FE14: Plant growth promotion and microbial interactions by Ying Wang, Sha Xiang, Rui Chen, Liang Chen, Wendi Lan, Jun Fang, Yunhua Xiao

“…Results revealed that B. bassiana FE14 significantly enhanced the growth of M. floridulus, substantially decreased Cd content in soil by 79.39 %, and modified enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, and catalase) to alleviate Cd-induced oxidative stress in plants, determined by the physical and chemical indicators and enzyme activities of soil and plant. …”
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Additive metal printing on multi materials using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet on a 5-Axis platform by Oliver S.J. Hagger, Michael A. Parkes, Francis Lockwood Estrin, Stefanos Agrotis, Ivan P. Parkin, Albertus D. Handoko, Daren J. Caruana

“…The modelling was corroborated through Schlieren imaging of the gas flow as well as chemical and physical characterisation of the resulting deposited track. …”
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Shelf-Life Assessment of Canola Protein Bio-Adhesive by Lawrence Tene Tayo, Aldo Joao Cárdenas-Oscanoa, Lizhen Chen, Darshan Shivappa Nayaka, Markus Euring

“…This indicates that the nitrite-crosslinked variants had a more robust chemical formulation, leading to stronger and more durable bonds.…”
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Predicting Exposure to Dust Particles Using Spirometric Index and Perception Studies among Farmers in Selected Farm Settlements in Ogun State, Nigeria by Funmilola Felicia Oyebanji, Godson Rowland E. E. Ana, Yahaya Mijinyawa, Olusola Olabisi Ogunseye

“…The collected data were evaluated through descriptive and inferential statistics and indicated that the majority of the farmers (51.8%) applied manure, fertilizer and chemical sprays without using personal protective equipment (PPE), although a large percentage of both the farmers (74.9%) and the non-farmers (82.1%) understood that poor air quality could cause respiratory disease. …”
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Flexible Bench-Scale Recirculating Flow CPC Photoreactor for Solar Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Using Removable TiO2 Immobilized on PET Sheets by Doaa M. EL-Mekkawi, Norhan Nady, Nourelhoda A. Abdelwahab, Walied A. A. Mohamed, M. S. A. Abdel-Mottaleb

“…Efficient photocatalytic degradation of MB using TiO2/PET was achieved upon the exposure to direct sunlight. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) analyses reveal the complete mineralization of MB. …”
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Assessing Microbial Diversity in Páramo Soils (Multistrategy Analysis): Effects of Potato Farming and Livestock Grazing in Nevados National Natural Park, Colombia by Lizeth Manuela Avellaneda-Torres, Tomás León Sicard, Edlin Guerra Castro, Esperanza Torres-Rojas

“…Changes associated with potato farming and livestock grazing on microorganisms of Páramo soil of the Nevados National Natural Park (Nevados NNP) were assessed by (1) determination of physical and chemical properties (physicochemical matrix) and enzymatic activities associated (enzymatic activity matrix) with different biogeochemical cycles (C, N, and P); (2) microbial community functional diversity via evaluation of functional groups associated with carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles using cultivation-dependent techniques (arable functional group matrix and most probable number matrix); and (3) microbial diversity using cultivation-independent techniques that employ the hypervariable V5–V6 region of the 16S rRNA gene and pyrosequencing (16S-454 genus matrix and 16S-454 OTU matrix). …”
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