Plants from Arid Zones of Mexico: Bioactive Compounds and Potential Use for Food Production by Isabel Márquez-Rangel, Mario Cruz, Alberto A. Neira-Vielma, Sonia N. Ramírez-Barrón, Pedro Aguilar-Zarate, Ruth Belmares

“…This has led to an opportunity to study arid zone plants as food sources that have potential biological activities and improve consumer health. (2) Methods: In this work, we review recent research focused on the traditional use and importance of arid zone plants, their nutritional contribution, and their beneficial effects on health when they are consumed; these effects are primarily because of their antioxidant activity, which inhibits free radicals and contributes to improved nutrition and benefits consumer health. (3) Results: Several plant-based functional food studies have shown that the consumption of bioactive compounds is a complement to drugs for preventing some chronic degenerative diseases, such as gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, and obesity. (4) Conclusions: Given all of the previously mentioned factors, plants from arid zones are potential sources for obtaining bioactive compounds with low water requirements.…”
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INVESTIGATING THE BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE AND NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF VERNONIA AMYGDALINA LEAVES: A STUDY ON ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES, PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION, ENZYME INHIBITION, AN... by Olugbenga D. Oloruntola, Fehintoluwa S. Oladebeye, Samuel A. Adeyeye, Simeon O. Ayodele, Ojurereoluwa A. Ayodele, Olufemi E. Adeniji

“…Additionally, the proximate analysis showcased the leaf’s composition, with 14.13% crude protein, 23.53% crude fiber, 0.81% crude fat, 7.10% ash content, and 41.16% nitrogen-free extracts, underscoring its potential as a valuable source of dietary protein and fiber. …”
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Proximate, Mineral Contents and Physicochemical Properties of <i>Chrysophyllum Albidum</i> (African Star Apple) Kernel Flour and Oil by S.S. Audu, C.I. Beetseh, D.U. Edward-Ekpu, A.A. Ewuga

“…The Physicochemical analysis showed the oil has an Acid Value of 33.12±0.25 mgKOH/g, a Saponification Value of 184.90±0.29 mgKOH/g, an Iodine Value of 60.05±0.02 mgKOH/g, a Free Fatty Acid Value of 16.05±0.14 mgKOH/g, Peroxide Value of 2.10±0.10 m Eq/kg, Moisture of 3.36±0.08 %, Unsaponifiable Matter of 5.26±0.05 g/kg and an Ester Value of 151.78±0.15 mgKOH/g. …”
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Potential of Louhan fish (Amphilophus labiatus) as a local fishery pest in Lake Toba North Sumatra as a source omega 3 and 6 fatty acids by Pandiangan Maruba, Sihombing Dewi Restuana, Daniela Connie, Sibuea Posman, Tampubolon Sanggam Dera Rosa, Sitohang Apul, Sitanggang Lasmianna

“…The physical and chemical analysis of Louhan fish oil revealed the following results: turbidity point 36 oC, total solids 34 oBrix, free fatty acid content 3.35 mg KOH/g, peroxide number 7.3 meq/kg, iodine number 45 mg/100g, and saponification number 198 mg KOH/g. …”
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The Effects of Parathyroid Hormone Applied at Different Regimes on the Trochanteric Region of the Femur in Ovariectomized Rat Model of Osteoporosis by M. Tezval, A. Banhardt, S. Sehmisch, L. Kolios, U. Schmelz, K. M. Stuermer, E. K. Stuermer

“…Three groups were ovariectomized, and 8 weeks later they were administered the following treatments (5 weeks): soy-free diet (OVX), subcutaneously injected PTH (0.040 mg/kg) 5 days a week (PTH 5x/w), subcutaneously injected PTH (0.040 mg/kg) every 2 days (PTH e2d), and a sham group. …”
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Drawing as a learning tool for anatomy: design and implementation of a method. by Elena Martínez Carracelas, Miguel Ángel Fernández-Villacañas Marín, Matilde Moreno Cascales, Diego Flores Funes

“…In each session they made one free drawing and another one following the method, both being evaluated checking the presence of 25 predefined anatomical items. …”
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A Survey Study on Management Practices Associated With Voluntary Waiting Period and Its Effects on Reproductive Performance of dairy cows in Iranian Dairy Farms by Behnaz Mirzaie, Ali Sadeghi‐Sefidmazgi, Mahdi Zhandi

“…Housing system was significantly associated with fertility traits, so that cows in free‐stall barns were more fertile than those kept in open‐shed barns. …”
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Evaluation of california mastitis test (cmt) for diagnosis of subclinical mastitis in hair goats by İbrahim Aydın, H. Hüseyin Hadimli, H. Ahmet Çelik, Zafer Sayın

“…Of the CMT negative milk samples, only 14% showed bacterial growth while 86% were free of growth. By comparison cultural results with CMT from samples obtained from subclinical cases, CMT were verified by bacterial growth (P > 0.05). …”
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Welfare of horses during killing for purposes other than slaughter by EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare), Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Anette Boklund, Sabine Dippel, Fernanda Dorea, Jordi Figuerola, Mette Herskin, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Eleonora Nannoni, Romolo Nonno, Anja Riber, Karl Stahl, Jan Arend Stegeman, Hans‐Hermann Thulke, Frank Tuyttens, Christoph Winckler, Mohan Raj, Antonio Velarde, Denise Candiani, Yves Van der Stede, Virginie Michel

“…Three stunning and/or killing methods for Phase 2 for horses were identified: (i) penetrative captive bolt followed by killing, (ii) firearms with free projectiles and (iii) lethal injection. Welfare consequences that horses may experience during each process (e.g. handling stress, restriction of movement and injuries during restraint) were identified and potential hazards are listed for all phases, along with preventive and corrective measures. …”
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The value of lung ultrasound score combined with echocardiography in assessing right heart function in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis and experiencing pulmonary hyper... by Ying Xia, Xin Liu

“…Correlation analysis revealed that Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), Fractional area change (FAC), and Tricuspid annular peak systolic velocity(S') were negatively correlated with LUS(r = -0.81, -0.86, -0.69), while Right ventricular free wall longitudinal strain(RVFWLS) was positively correlated with LUS (r = 0.85, P < 0.05). …”
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Dengue Infection and Its Relationship with Evans Syndrome: A Pediatric Case by Ivan Jose Ardila Gomez, Pilar Pérez López, Mónika Rocío Hernández Carreño, Juan Camilo Barrios Torres

“…In 2020, 78,979 cases of dengue were reported in Colombia. 38,836 (49.2%) of them were warning-free signs, 39,246 (49.7%) with warning signs, and 897 (1.1%) of severe dengue. …”
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Effect of 3D Printing Orientation on the Accuracy and Surface Roughness of Polycarbonate Samples by Paweł Turek, Anna Bazan, Marcin Bulicz

“…The models included simple shapes (planes and cylinders) and complex free-form surfaces. Accuracy was assessed using a GOM Scan 1 scanner and GOM Inspect 2019 software, focusing on 3D deviations and dimensional and geometric deviations (form, position, and orientation, which have not yet been analyzed in similar studies and may limit the usage of the printed elements). …”
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Real-world assessment of effectiveness and safety of filgotinib in 286 patients with ulcerative colitis in 9 UK centres by David Young, Sohail Rahmany, Deborah Taylor, Emma Davis, Michael Colwill, Sonia Kalyanji Mehta, Roisin Campbell, Karl Hazel, Karishma Sethi-Arora, Susan Ritchie, Ashley I Heinson, Helen Moyses, Keith Bodger, Emma Johnston, Lucy Hicks, Anjan Dhar, Jimmy Limdi, Rachel Cooney, John Paul Seenan, Kamal Patel, Alissa Walsh, Fraser Cummings

“…There was a reduction in biomarkers and 78% of patients using corticosteroids at baseline were steroid-free. Persistence on filgotinib at 12 months was 66%. …”
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Impact of Spatial Hole Burning and Linewidth Enhancement Factor on Distributed-Feedback Quantum Cascade Lasers: A Comprehensive Design Analysis by Sara Zaminga, Lorenzo Columbo, Carlo Silvestri, Mariangela Gioannini, Frederic Grillot

“…The purpose is to supply designers with a guideline to achieve the optimal structure for efficient single-mode emission, which is a highly required specification in manifold applications, like free-space optical communication. Numerical simulations are in good agreement with experimental findings relative to a DFB QCL operating at 9.34 <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mu$</tex-math></inline-formula>m.…”
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Normative Values of Isometric Shoulder Strength Among Healthy Adults by Helen Bradley, Lauren Pierpoint

“…Clinicians can have confidence that the uninvolved limb, if symptom free, can be used as an adequate benchmark for strength measures…”
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Étude tracéologique des bois de construction du port romain de Saint-Lupien à Rezé/Ratiatum (Loire-Atlantique) by Frédéric Épaud

“…The forests that were exploited were not be able to supply the building site with straight-grained, knot-free wood with a diameter perfectly suited to the needs of the carpenters, despite the possibility of transport by the Loire river. …”
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Dissolution of Metals from Biosolid-Treated Soils by Organic Acid Mixtures by Won-Pyo Park, Bon-Jun Koo, Andrew C. Chang, Thomas E. Ferko, Jonathan R. Parker, Tracy H. Ward, Stephanie V. Lara, Chau M. Nguyen

“…This study used two BSL-treated Romona soils and a BSL-free Romona soil control that were collected from experimental plots of a long-term BSL land application experiment. …”
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Impact of molecular structure and plasticization of PVC membranes in the response of solid-state ion-selective electrodes by Coral Salvo-Comino, Luis E. Alonso-Pastor, Clara Pérez-González, Stefano Pettinelli, Karina C. Núñez Carrero, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez-Pérez, María Luz Rodríguez-Méndez

“…Specifically, HIGH PVC combined with a linear plasticizer provided saturation-free measurements, ensuring greater accuracy in tartaric acid quantification. …”
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Association between the Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Phenotype and Prediabetes in Chinese Adults Aged 40 Years and Older by Kun Zhao, Shan-Shan Yang, Hai-Bin Wang, Kang Chen, Zhao-Hui Lu, Yi-Ming Mu

“…Methods. 12757 adults (4101 men and 8656 women) without diabetes or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, free of using lipid-modified agents, were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Potential antioxidant and cytoprotective effects of essential oil extracted from Cymbopogon citratus on OxLDL and H2O2 LDL induced Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) by Jamuna S., Sakeena Sadullah M.S., Ashokkumar R., Gokul Shanmuganathan, Senguttuvan Sivan Mozhi, Niranjali Devaraj S.

“…EOC at all test concentrations demonstrated free radical scavenging activity and cytoprotective effect when challenged against modified LDL in PBMC. …”
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