Quality evaluation of fermented products of various local agroindustrials by-products: the effect on digestibility and growth performance of common carp juvenile by Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Gebbie Edriani, Julie Ekasari

“…The results show that fermentation could increase the crude protein content of feedstuff with a range of 16.85‒31.11%, and decrease crude fiber with a range of 2.45‒31.65% with the exception of copra. …”
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Nutritional quality and climate impact of Norwegian adults’ diet classified according to the NOVA system by Christine Slaathaug, Mari Mohn Paulsen, Sepideh Jafarzadeh, Monica Hauger Carlsen, Lene Frost Andersen

“…Foods in NOVA 1 had the highest nutrient density (expressed as amount of nutrients provided per unit of energy) for protein, fiber, and several essential micronutrients. UPF had the highest nutrient density for added sugar, fats, and sodium. …”
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Development of a New Rubber Buckling-Restrained Brace System for Structures by Nima Ostovar, Farzad Hejazi

“…The new design incorporates Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) filler and hyper-elastic rubber components as primary load-bearing elements. …”
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Major heavy metals and human gut microbiota composition: a systematic review with nutritional approach by Mahsa Rezazadegan, Bita Forootani, Yeganeh Hoveyda, Niloufar Rezazadegan, Reza Amani

“…Probiotic treatment and nutritional strategies such as high fiber intake and following antioxidant-rich diets should be considered in terms of HMs exposure.…”
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Experimental investigation on polymer coated fibre bragg grating sensor for temperature measurement in sewer environment by Bharathi Raju, R Kumar, Samiappan Dhanalakshmi, Roman Hrbac, Lukas Demel, Narayanamoorthi R

“…With this light of investigation, this work focuses on investigation of Fiber Optical based temperature sensor coated with polymeric material which is resilience in harsh sewer and dynamic environments. …”
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Optimization of laccase production and its application in delignification of biomass by Zabin K. Bagewadi, Sikandar I. Mulla, Harichandra Z. Ninnekar

“…SEM of biologically treated saw dust revealed the morphological alterations during the delignification process targeting the fiber cell walls rich in lignin. Conclusion The delignification of saw dust was effective by laccase mediator system and was evidenced by HPLC, FTIR and SEM analysis. …”
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The Effect of Beneng Taro (Xanthosoma undipes K.Koch) Flour Substitution on Physical and Sensory Characteristics of Muffins by Winda Nurtiana, Rina Rismaya, Eko Yuliastuti Endah Sulistyawati, Athiefah Fauziyyah, Dini Nur Hakiki, Mohamad Rajih Radiansyah, Alfi Rahmawan

“…Beneng taro contains functional compounds including carotenoid pigments and dietary fiber. The use of  beneng taro in food can increase product functionality and as a form of food diversification. …”
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Antimicrobial membranes based on polycaprolactone:pectin blends reinforced with zeolite faujasite for cloxacillin-controlled release by Bárbara Bernardi, João Otávio Donizette Malafatti, Ailton José Moreira, Andressa Cristina de Almeida Nascimento, Juliana Bruzaca Lima, Lilian Aparecida Fiorini Vermeersch, Elaine Cristina Paris

“…In this study, biopolymeric fibers based on polycaprolactone (PCL) and pectin (PEC) were reinforced with faujasite zeolite (FAU) for cloxacillin antibiotic (CLX) loading. …”
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Influence of the housing system on carcass composition and meat quality of laying hens after the laying period by Marcin Wegner, Dariusz Kokoszyński, Joanna Żochowska-Kujawska, Marek Kotowicz, Joanna Frischke-Krajewska

“…The housing system also affected the fiber cross-sectional area (SW - 660.01 µm2 vs. SS - 674.53 µm2). …”
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The Reliability and Validity of Gluteal Endurance Measures (GEMs) by B J Lehecka, Barbara S Smith, Todd Rundell, Thomas A Cappaert, Nils A Hakansson

“…# Background The gluteals have unique morphology related to muscle endurance, including moderate fiber sizes and a majority of Type I endurance fibers. …”
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Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging Detection of Defects in Civil Aircraft Composites by Mian Zhong, Bingwei Liu, Chen Li, Zhiqi Wang, Dongshan Wei, Bin Zhou, Xin Dai, Yajun Xu

“…To investigate the defect damage detection and its spectral characteristics and imaging of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer composite laminates, defects from the low-velocity impact damage in composites were measured by the THz time-domain reflection imaging system. …”
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Dynamic Monitoring of CFRP Strengthened Bridges: A Distributed Sensing Approach Under Bridge–Vehicle Coupling by Bitao Wu, Sicheng Fu, Yan Gong, Yanchao Shao, Zhenwei Zhou, Haitao Wang

“…To achieve a rapid assessment of reinforced bridges without interrupting traffic, the method and influence parameters for evaluating prestressed CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) plate-strengthened bridges were investigated based on distributed sensing while considering the bridge–vehicle coupling. …”
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Regolith-Rich PEEK Composite Bricks: Steps Towards Space-Ready Lunar Construction Materials by Roberto Torre, Carlo Giovanni Ferro, Lorenzo Bono, Aidan Cowley

“…Bending strength (7.4 MPa) aligns with steel fiber-reinforced and high-strength concretes. Vacuum curing further enhances these properties, with an observed increase of +66% in bending strength and +33% in compression strength.…”
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The Impact of Migraine on Posterior Ocular Structures by Süleyman Demircan, Mustafa Ataş, Sevgi Arık Yüksel, Melek D. Ulusoy, İsa Yuvacı, Hasan Basri Arifoğlu, Burhan Başkan, Gökmen Zararsız

“…To investigate the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and choroid in patients who have migraines in comparison to healthy controls. …”
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Perceptual responses of (sports-)clothing-body interaction simulating pre- and post-purchase experience by Julia Wilfling, George Havenith, Margherita Raccuglia, Simon Hodder

“…Sports T-shirts made from three different fiber types (CO, PES I, PES II) were studied in a pre- and post-purchase scenario by exposing 20 female participants to a hand, a donning (pre-purchase) and running evaluation (post-purchase) in 22 °C and 50% relative humidity (RH). …”
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Exploring the impact of HAp on the surface morphology, mechanical, wettability, and biodegradation rate of PVA-collagen nanofiber bone scaffolds by Hartatiek, M I Wuriantika, W E S Ayu, Yudyanto, S E Rahayu, Nazriati

“…SEM revealed that when the concentration of HAp was enhanced, a finer fiber with diameters in the range of 80–500 nm was obtained. …”
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Bycatch of common pollinators in pheromone baited traps for monitoring corn earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Missouri Industrial Hemp by Clement Akotsen-Mensah, Isaac N. Ativor, Caroline N. Foba, Valliyodan Babu

“…Helicoverpa zea has recently been found feeding on different seeds and dual-type (seed and fiber) hemp, Cannabis sativa L. (Rosales: Cannabaceae) causing serious damage. …”
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Experiment and calculation of high-temperature effect on tensile performance of GFRP rebars embedded in concrete by Weixue Qian, Chunhua Lu, Siqi Yuan, Hui Li

“…This study examined the degradation of tensile properties of E-glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) rebars embedded in concrete after exposure to elevated temperatures ranging from 100℃ to 800℃. …”
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Binderless MDF from Hydroxymethylated Kenaf Pulp by Nyoman J Wistara, Wulan Starini, Fauzi Febrianto, Gustan Pari

“…The stem of kenaf was refined in a disk refiner and the refined fibers were hydroxymethylated in various levels of alkalinity. …”
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Comparison of Airborne Bacterial Populations Determined by Passive and Active Air Sampling at puy de Dôme, France by Kevin P. Dillon, Romie Tignat-Perrier, Muriel Joly, Sydonia N. C. M. Grogan, Catherine Larose, Pierre Amato, Gediminas Mainelis

“…., France) alongside an active PM10 sampler (~1000 L min−1) collecting aerosols on a quartz fiber filter. The diversity of the airborne bacteria captured by both samplers across six weekly sampling periods was examined by 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. …”
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