Chemical Composition, Functional Properties, and Effect of Inulin from Tunisian Agave americana L. Leaves on Textural Qualities of Pectin Gel by Mohamed Ali Bouaziz, Rabaa Rassaoui, Souhail Besbes

“…The Agave inulin showed a significant difference compared with the commercial inulin as for aw (0.275 against 0.282), pH (5.53 against 5.98), ash (2.89% against 1.19%), protein (3.46% against 1.58%), water holding capacity (2.42% against 1.59%), solubility (73 g/L against 113 g/L), and emulsion capacity (14.48% against 21.42%), respectively. …”
Get full text

Mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers by Mustapha Amoadu, Isaac Tetteh Commey, Edward Wilson Ansah

“…Methods This survey sampled 7315 long-distance commercial bus drivers using a convenient sampling technique. …”
Get full text

Deployment of Municipal Solid Wastes as a Substitute Growing Medium Component in Marigold and Basil Seedlings Production by Nikos Tzortzakis, Sofia Gouma, Costas Paterakis, Thrassyvoulos Manios

“…Six medium prepared from commercial peat (CP) and MSWC (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, and 100% v/v). …”
Get full text

Broccoli, Artichoke, Carob and Apple By-Products as a Source of Soluble Fiber: How It Can Be Affected by Enzymatic Treatment with Pectinex^® Ultra SP-L, Viscozyme<sup>®</... by Pablo Ayuso, Rocío Peñalver, Jhazmin Quizhpe, María de los Ángeles Rosell, Gema Nieto

“…In order to prove the possibility of increasing this SDF content, the effects of different commercial enzymes (Pectinex^® Ultra SP-L, Viscozyme^® L and Celluclast^® 1.5 L) were tested on a variety of carob (CE), artichoke (ARE), apple (APE) and broccoli (BE) by-product extracts. …”
Get full text

4-Thiobenzoic acid-functionalized nanocomposite probes for surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy-based detection of CA19-9 in colorectal adenocarcinoma by Yinan Hu, Tao Liu, Bo Guo, Miao Ni, Yanrong Li

“…Clinical validation using 70 serum samples (50 colorectal adenocarcinoma patients, 20 healthy volunteers) showed strong agreement with a commercial ELISA kit (Pearson's r = 0.987, p < 0.0001). …”
Get full text

Approaches for the measurement of lateral dimensions of graphene oxide flakes using scanning electron microscopy by Giovanni Chemello, Konstantinos Despotelis, Keith R Paton, Charles A Clifford, Andrew J Pollard, Jörg Radnik, Vasile-Dan Hodoroaba

“…There is a practical need, especially from the industrial community, to accurately measure the size and shape of graphene oxide (GO) flakes of commercial origin, in a reliable, simple, and unambiguous way. …”
Get full text

Physicochemical Performance of Portland-Rice Husk Ash-Calcined Clay-Dried Acetylene Lime Sludge Cement in Sulphate and Chloride Media by Jackson Muthengia Wachira, Joseph Karanja Thiong’o, Joseph Mwiti Marangu, Leonard Genson Murithi

“…The tests were carried alongside commercial PPC and OPC. The results showed that the PCDC exhibited comparable selected ions intake and/or leach to PPC in sea water, sulphate solutions, and distilled water. …”
Get full text

Study of Morphology and Growth of Alocasia spp. from Papua, Indonesia by Daawia Daawia, Juang Gema Kartika, krisantini krisantini, Megayani Sri Rahayu, Ni Putu Sri Asih, Deden D. Matra, Bambang Suhartawan

“…This information could prove valuable for future studies to optimize the growth and cultivation techniques of the two Alocasia species for commercial purposes, particularly ornamental foliage plants. …”
Get full text

Comparative Analysis of Different Drying Methods on Strawberry Aroma Compounds via Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Techniques by Nurten Cengiz, Aslı Abdulvahitoğlu, Adnan Abdulvahitoğlu

“…Therefore, strawberry aroma is a critical factor for consumer appeal and commercial success. In this study, the effects of drying methods on the aroma compounds of strawberry fruit were compared with Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques. …”
Get full text

Preparation of Cod Gelatin Antifreeze Peptides and Its Application of Frozen-Thawed Surimi by Jin ZHANG, Tao YUAN, Xiaomei SHA, Yuelun XU, Yating KUANG, Zizi HU

“…In conclusion, DcAFPs exhibited significant cryoprotective effects on surimi that subjected to repeated freeze-thaw cycles and outperformed commercial antifreeze agents.…”
Get full text

Production of High-Quality Seeds in <i>Eryngium foetidum</i>: Optimizing Post-Harvest Resting Conditions for Sustainable Unconventional Food Systems by Laura Monteiro Pedrosa, Isabelle Caroline Bailosa do Rosário, Giovanna de Castro, Cibele Chalita Martins

“…However, limited knowledge about its seed viability and post-harvest management hinders its commercial scalability. This study explored the effects of post-harvest resting treatments on seed quality and vigor, assessing seeds from whole plants, aerial parts, floral spikes, and umbels after 7 and 14 days of resting. …”
Get full text

The effect of natural antioxidants on long-term stability of sweet red pepper seed oil by Jasmina Ranilović, Tanja Cvetković, Irena Vađunec Bajrić, Vesna Kadija-Cmrk, Tihomir Moslavac, Marina Ilakovac Kveder, Dalibor Merunka, Jurica Jurec, Srećko Valić, Stela Jokić

“…However, for a broader commercial reach of this oil, preserving its quality over a longer period is of utmost importance. …”
Get full text

Effect of Depth Band Replacement on Red, Green and Blue Image for Deep Learning Weed Detection by Jan Vandrol, Janis Perren, Adrian Koller

“…The detection of weeds in crops is now common, and commercial solutions are entering the market rapidly. …”
Get full text

Empowering women on screen: exploring the influence of female protagonists on contemporary culture and gendered enjoyment in film by Fokiya Akhtar, Azmat Rasul

“…Examining this perception, the present study investigated the impact of the gender of the protagonist on the audience preference, challenging the misconception that exists in the film industry globally that films starring females as protagonists are less commercially successful. The study conducted an online experiment of 434 participants who were assigned different movies starring male and female main characters and then completed the Bem Sex Role Inventory. …”
Get full text

Transforming desalination brine into highly reactive magnesium oxide and life cycle analysis by Hasanthi L. Senevirathna, W.P. Cathie Lee, Shunnian Wu, Kewu Bai, Ping Wu

“…This analysis provides a thorough examination of the transformation process, assessing the sustainability of employing MgO in commercial applications. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for enhancing sustainability in various sectors, underscoring the promise of MgO as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective material.…”
Get full text

Mapping Iterative Medical Imaging Algorithm on Cell Accelerator by Meilian Xu, Parimala Thulasiraman

“…However, the prohibitively long processing time of these techniques prevents their adoption in commercial CT machines. Parallel computing is one solution to this problem. …”
Get full text

Ex Situ Conservation, DNA Barcoding and Enzymatic Potential Evaluation of Macrofungi (Basidiomycota, Ascomycota) from Vietnam by Nadezhda V. Psurtseva, Anna A. Kiyashko, Svetlana V. Senik, Thi Ha Giang Pham

“…The results confirm the importance of the ex situ conservation of fungal diversity in tropical regions as a valuable source for scientific and commercial applications and suggest certain new active strains for biotechnological study.…”
Get full text

Evaluating 36 years of fishing sustainability in a large reservoir by Luiz Guilherme dos Santos Ribas, Pitágoras Augusto Piana, Caroline Henn, Anderson Luís Maciel, Geuza Cantanhêde, Maurício Spagnolo Adames, Éder André Gubiani

“…Consequently, the Itaipu company has monitored artisanal commercial fishing since the formation of its reservoir. …”
Get full text

Design of precursors and pH factors for enhancing the performance of nickel-based catalysts for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis by Eon-ju Park, Chiho Kim, Jooyoung Lee, Shin-Woo Myeong, Hoseok Lee, Sungjun Heo, Song Jin, Minjeong Park, Oi Lun Li, Sung Mook Choi

“…These findings provide valuable insights into the optimization of catalyst properties for hydrogen production and highlight significant commercial potential for hydrogen production and other electrochemical applications.…”
Get full text

Formulation and optimisation of bedaquiline nanoemulsions for the potential treatment of multi drug resistant tuberculosis in paediatrics using quality by design by Taiwo Oreoluwa Ajayi, Madan Sai Poka, Bwalya Angel Witika

“…Abstract Bedaquiline is a drug used for the treatment of multidrug-resistant TB in adults and children that is currently only commercially available in tablet form. The present study was aimed at preparing nanoemulsion (NE) of BDQ using natural vegetable oils to deliver BDQ. …”
Get full text