Evaluation of Solar Photosensitised River Water Treatment in the Caribbean by K. Tota-Maharaj, D. E. Meeroff

“…Post-solar disinfection included the use of a coconut fiber filter which polished the water removing residual dye concentrations and bacterial contaminants.…”
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Effectiveness of composite jacket strengthening of reinforced concrete columns under eccentric load after fire exposure by Mohammed Salah Dimia, Ahmed Rafik Belakhdar, Rachid Rabehi, Mohamed Baghdadi, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Julio Cesar Costa Campos

“…After the fire, this type of reinforcement is considered better than reinforcement with concrete shirts, reinforcement with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers, and others because of its advantages. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Flexural Behavior of Granite Stone Slabs with Near Surface Mounted CFRP Bars and Screw-Thread Steels by Xiaopeng Gao, Zhongfan Chen, Xiaomeng Ding, Erxiang Dong

“…An experimental study that investigates the behavior of stone slabs strengthened in fixure with near surface mounted (NSM) technique using screw-thread steels and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) bars is presented. …”
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Soliton solutions of the (2 + 1)-dimensional Jaulent-Miodek evolution equation via effective analytical techniques by Muhammad Zubair Raza, Muhammad Abdaal Bin Iqbal, Aziz Khan, D. K. Almutairi, Thabet Abdeljawad

“…The potential applications of these solutions span diverse domains, such as nonlinear dynamics, fiber optics, ocean engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, and other areas of physical science. …”
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Bone Marrow-Derived, Neural-Like Cells Have the Characteristics of Neurons to Protect the Peripheral Nerve in Microenvironment by Shi-lei Guo, Zhi-ying Zhang, Yan Xu, Yun-xia Zhi, Chang-jie Han, Yu-hao Zhou, Fang Liu, Hai-yan Lin, Chuan-sen Zhang

“…The CMAP amplitude appeared during the 5th week following surgery, at which time morphological characteristics of myelinated nerve fiber formation were observed. Bone marrow-derived neural-like cells could protect the disintegration and destruction of the injured peripheral nerve.…”
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Flexural strengthening and rehabilitation of continuous reinforced concrete beams using BFRP sheets: Experimental and analytical techniques by Mu'tasim Abdel-Jaber, Rawand Al-Nsour, Ahmed Ashteyat

“…The introduction of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) materials marks a significant step forward in sustainable construction practices. …”
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Chemical Composition of Urtica simensis Grown in Different Regions of Ethiopia by Koju Bedekach Bayba, Amare Aregahegn Dubale, Bewketu Mehari, Minaleshewa Atlabachew

“…The proximate analysis results revealed the presence of ash in the range 17.2–24.3%, crude fat 3.19–3.50%, crude protein 3.42–6.38%, crude fiber 9.37–14.0%, and carbohydrate 56.7–63.7%. The determined total polyphenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant activities ranged 2.18–4.84 mg gallic acid, 1.35–4.46 mg catechin, and 1.58–3.36 mg ascorbic acid, respectively, equivalents per gram of dry sample. …”
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Appropriate amount of modified corn flour improves the structural and physicochemical properties of wheat dough by Mengdi Song, Zhiqiang Fan, Zhan Liang, Shihong Wang, Xing Zhang, Youqiang Pei, Haiyan Gao, Jie Zeng

“…Results indicated that the addition of SG-CF or HB-CF reduced the moisture and protein content of the mixed flour, and increased the dietary fiber content and free water proportion. Compared with SG-CF, HB-CF was more helpful enhancing the thermal stability and anti-aging properties of the mixed flour. …”
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Effect of Blanching Techniques and Treatments on Nutritional Quality of Dried Mango Slices During Storage by Gulzar Asad, Ahmed Mahmood, Qadir Muhammad Abdul, Shafiq Muhammad Imtiaz, Ali Sakhawat, Ahmad Ijaz, Mukhtar Muhammad Farooq

“…The studied parameters included physical characteristics such as water activity, non-enzymatic browning, and color values, chemical parameters such as moisture, ash, fiber, acidity and content of proteins, sugars, vitamin C, total carotenoids, and sensory attributes such as appearance, flavor and texture. …”
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Comparison of glaucoma progression rate in glaucoma patients at different stages using guided progression analysis with optical coherence tomography by Okan Akmaz, Murat Gokhan Tokac, Murat Garli, Tuncay Kusbeci

“…Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to compare the rates of change in Ganglion Cell- Inner Plexiform Layer (GCIPL) and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFL) thickness, as measured by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Guided Progression Analysis (GPA) program in control group, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) and Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma (PXG) eyes. …”
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Advances in the Study of Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceutical Properties of Goji Berry (<i>Lycium barbarum</i> L.) by Xin Shi, Xiaojing Wang, Yuhong Zheng, Li Fu

“…Goji berries contain significant amounts of carbohydrates (46–87% dry weight), proteins (5.3–14.3% dry weight), and dietary fiber (3.63–16 g/100 g fresh weight). They are rich in micronutrients, including vitamin C (2.39–48.94 mg/100 g fresh weight) and potassium (434–1460 mg/100 g fresh weight). …”
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Bamboo-inspired ultra-strong nanofiber-reinforced composite hydrogels by Hao Zhuo, Xinyu Dong, Quyang Liu, Lingyi Hong, Zhaolong Zhang, Shuchang Long, Wei Zhai

“…To address this, this study develops a bottom-up nanofiber assembly strategy to create strong fiber-reinforced composite hydrogels inspired by the hierarchical assembly of bamboo. …”
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Utilization of Edible-Insects as Protein Substitute in Food and Effects of Processing on Their Nutrient Contents and Protein Functionalities by Nura Abdullahi, Enerst Chukwusoro Igwe, Munir Abba Dandago, Abdurrashid Rilwan, Hassana Jibril, Raliya Iliyasu

“…The addition of insect products improves protein, fat, fiber, and minerals contents. Insects also contain healthier lipids when compared with conventional proteins. …”
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Effect of Semolina Replacement with Amaranth Flour on Quality Characteristics of Functional Pasta by Sogand Alizadeh, Asiye Ahmadi-Dastgerdi, Sara Reisi, Fahimeh Ebrahimi Tirtashi, Maryam Zokaei, Shiva Tahriri

“…The lowest moisture content, fat, protein, and fiber were observed in the control sample, and the highest amounts were observed in the A20 sample. …”
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Optimal Lighting of Optical Devices for Oral Cavity by Chia Hung Yeh, Liang Gie Huang, Man Yee Chan

“…The limitations are (1) due to the angle of the head swing and the shadow of the visual field during the operation and (2) due to projection of the light source being worn on the doctor’s head and the length of the wire, and the fiber-optic wire will affect the relative position of the surgical instrument and limit the scope of the doctor’s activity. …”
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Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of the Greek Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) Cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ by Niki Mougiou, Foteini Trikka, Sofia Michailidou, Mariana Pantoura, Anagnostis Argiriou

“…Biochemical parameters, such as total dietary fiber, total phenolic and lycopene contents, and sugar profile that affect the fruit organoleptic and nutritional properties were evaluated. …”
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Mobilization of plant genetic resources from the territory of Astrakhan Province, Russia by M. O. Burlyaeva, G. A. Gridnev, E. V. Miroshnichenko

“…Sixty-eight phytocenoses were described, and 160 seed samples of 39 plant species (25 genera) were collected, representing old landraces and wild relatives of fodder, fruit, cereal, vegetable and fiber crops. Many of the collected plant forms and populations with valuable biological traits deserve to be included in introduction trials and breeding programs, especially those that may serve as sources of heat, drought and salt tolerance.…”
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Physico-Mechanical Characterization of Plastic (Polyester) Reinforce With Palm Kernel Shell by Mbelle Samuel Bisong, Andy Mbeng, Bayock F. Njock, Valeriy V. Lepov, Kisito Pierre

“…The main objective of this research paper is to contribute to the characterization of a composite material with a polymer matrix reinforced with a palm kernel shell fiber for its application in the naval or aeronautic industry. …”
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Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of CFRP-Confined Concrete Columns under Continuous Semi-Submergence of Sulfate by Mingxi Cai, Lijun Shao, Jiawei Zhang, Kaijin Xu, Jie Zhang, Penggang Li

“…To investigate the mechanical properties of carbon-fiber-reinforced-polymer (CFRP)-restrained concrete in a saline soil environment, the degradation of the mechanical properties of CFRP-restrained concrete columns under the effect of continuous sulfate semisoak erosion is investigated based on sulfate continuous semisoak erosion, and unrestrained concrete columns with the same specifications are used in comparison tests. …”
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Yield, silage quality, and feeding preference of late‐summer sown pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus (L.) Morrone) in Southern Kyushu by Genki Ishigaki, Mitsuhiro Niimi, Hikaru Shigedomi, Yuuto Sasaki, Sachiko Idota, Yasuyuki Ishii

“…After frost exposure, in vitro DM digestibility and crude protein content declined while acid detergent fiber content increased. Repeated cafeteria feeding experiments showed a reduced preference for either pearl millet silage or Italian ryegrass hay. …”
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