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“…As a key outcome of this fruitful exchange—supported by AKS-2022-INC-2250001—we are pleased to present this issue, which showcases the insights and advancements fostered through this collaboration. …”
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g-C3N4 nanosheets coupled with CoSe2 as co-catalyst for efficient photooxidation of xylose to xylonic acid by Qi Hao, Yijun Liu, Ren Zou, Ge Shi, Shilian Yang, Linxin Zhong, Wu Yang, Xiao Chi, Yunpeng Liu, Shimelis Admassie, Xinwen Peng

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The Fake History: Soviet Totalitarianism and the Memory of the Guerrilla War by Bernardas Gailius

“…The historical studies do not come from the "structures of power" but from the inside of society. They could more fruitfully trigger discussions and help to find some reasonable common points. …”
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Rhetorical stylistics of Rashid al-Din Fadlullah Hamedani's Letters (The Stories of Thoughts) by Tahereh Ishany

“…In terms of interpersonal rhetoric, although Rashid al-Din chooses various methods to establish fruitful communication between himself and the audience; his use of the "imperative approach" as the dominant method confirms his authoritative position vis-à-vis the audience of the letters. …”
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The burden of Gastric Cancer and possible risk factors from 1990 to 2021, and projections until 2035: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Niping Qin, Yangyan Fan, Tao Yang, Zhiping Yang, Daiming Fan

“…Targeted interventions, such as smoking control and promoting the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, are essential in diminishing GC risk.…”
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The activity of a herbal medicinal product of Phyllanthus niruri and Silybum marianum powdered extracts (Heptex®) in patients with apparent risk factors for nonalcoholic steatohepa... by Mohamed Kamal Shaker, Mohamed Hassany, Basem Eysa, AbdulMoneim Adel, Ahmed Zidan, Shahnaz Mohamed

“…We aimed to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of Heptex® capsules containing 200 mg of Dukung Anak (a powdered extract from aerial parts of Phyllanthus niruri) and 100 mg of Milk Thistle (a powdered extract from fruits of Silybum marianum) in patients with an apparent risk factor for NASH. …”
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Lutein and inflammation: a comprehensive review of its mechanisms of action by Paradentavida Prathyusha, Geetha Viswanathan, Anjilikal Tomy Tomcy, Ponnamparambil P. Binitha, Smitha V. Bava, Edakkadath R. Sindhu

“…Lutein, a natural dihydroxy carotenoid and a member of the non-vitamin A carotenoids family, is abundant in yellow-colored fruits and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and lettuce. …”
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Association between dietary betaine intake and overweight or obesity by Maierheba Kuerbanjiang, Wenzhuo Yu, Ting Shang, Yuchen Liu, Dina Muheyati, Mei-Xia Lv, Muhairemu Jielili, Jia Han

“…And higher intake of calorie and macronutrients, as well as food species like cereals, meats, tubers, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, were also associated with an increased betaine intake. …”
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The effect of combined fig-Walnut syrup on functional constipation in pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial by Roghayyeh Valizadeh, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Khadijeh Hajizadeh, Mostafa Araj-Khodaei, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…Abstract Background Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints during pregnancy. Consuming fruits and vegetables is often the first line of treatment due to their fiber content. …”
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Association between dietary patterns and chronic kidney disease in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: a community-based cross-sectional study by Ling Cao, Peng Yu, Lei Zhang, Qiuming Yao, Fang Zhou, Xiaoying Li, Xiaomu Li

“…A balanced dietary pattern, featured with high intake of fruits, dairy products, eggs, snacks, crab and shellfish, and fish and shrimp, was associated with lower CKD prevalence. …”
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Projet Sphinx : réhabilitation d'un groupe de mandrills en milieu naturel by Lucille Martin‑Klimoczko, Anais Herbert, Anne Meyer, Mélanie Harté

“…Aujourd’hui les mandrills sont toujours suivis quotidiennement, le groupe est stable et semble bien adapté à son nouvel environnement, ils se nourrissent de façon autonome des fruits, graines, racines et insectes de la forêt et découvrent peu à peu la vaste étendue de forêt qui s’offre à eux.…”
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Analysis of the structure and function of the tomato <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L. MADS-box gene <i>SlMADS5</i> by A. V. Nezhdanova, M. A. Slugina, E. A. Dyachenko, A. M. Kamionskaya, E. Z. Kochieva, A. V. Shchennikova

“…An in silico expression analysis revealed the absence of gene transcripts in roots, leaves, and shoot apical meristem, and their presence in flowers, fruits, and seeds at different stages of development. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey of plants locally used in the control of termite pests among rural communities in northern Uganda by Betty C. Okori, Christine Oryema, Robert Opiro, Acur Amos, Gilbert I. Obici, Karlmax Rutaro, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Eric Sande

“…Gray (0.10) were the most used in the control of termites in the study area. Fruits (45.9%) and leaves (29.2%) were the most used plant parts. …”
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The American Opera Boom of the 1950s and 1960s: History and Stylistic Analysis by Rachel Hutchins-Viroux

“…Leurs efforts ont porté leurs fruits sur plusieurs points : le nombre des spectateurs s’est accru de façon significative pendant et depuis cette période ; de nombreux compositeurs américains ont écrit à cette époque des opéras, parmi lesquels comptent quelques chefs-d’œuvre (Susannah de Carlisle Floyd, Vanessa de Samuel Barber, The Consul de Gian Carlo Menotti…), une tradition qui se poursuit de nos jours. …”
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Utilisation of Rosehip Waste Powder as a Functional Ingredient to Enrich Waffle Cones with Fibres, Polyphenols, and Carotenoids by Alexandra Raluca Borşa (Bogdan), Adriana Păucean, Melinda Fogarasi, Floricuța Ranga, Andrei Borșa, Anda Elena Tanislav, Vlad Mureșan, Cristina Anamaria Semeniuc

“…The solid waste generated from processing rosehip fruits into jam is valuable due to its rich content in fibres, polyphenols, and carotenoids; it could be valorised as a functional ingredient in a powder form to enrich food products. …”
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Snacking Behaviour and Its Determinants among College-Going Students in Coastal South India by Prasanna Mithra, Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan, Rekha Thapar, Nithin Kumar, Sharana Hegde, Anjali Mangaldas Kamat, Vaman Kulkarni, Ramesh Holla, B. B. Darshan, Kanchan Tanuj, Vasudev Guddattu, Avinash Kumar

“…A significantly larger proportion of males had a higher frequency of snacking per day (69.3% versus 57.2%, p<0.0001) and consumed aerated drinks more frequently (22.6% versus 15.8%, p=0.011), skipped meals more often (58.6% versus 50.6%, p=0.022), and preferred adding fruits in snacks (78.1% versus 69.4%, p=0.005). Snacking frequency was proportionately higher among students of private colleges (73.6%) than that in the government colleges (55.1%). …”
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Transcription factor-dependent regulatory networks of sexual reproduction in Fusarium graminearum by Wonyong Kim, Da-Woon Kim, Zheng Wang, Meng Liu, Jeffrey P. Townsend, Frances Trail

“…We investigated 13 TFs in Fusarium graminearum, whose knockouts exhibited abortive or arrested phenotypes during sexual development to elucidate the transcriptional regulatory cascade underlying the development of the sexual fruiting bodies. A Bayesian network of the TFs was inferred based on transcriptomic data from key stages of sexual development. …”
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Description of Weight-Related Content and Recommended Dietary Behaviors for Weight Loss Frequently Reposted on X (Twitter) in English and Japanese: Content Analysis by Fumi Oono, Mai Matsumoto, Risa Ogata, Mizuki Suga, Kentaro Murakami

“…The most popular dietary component recommended to increase was vegetables in both English (n=31, 40.8%) and Japanese (n=48, 28.2%), followed by protein and fruits in English and grains or potatoes and legumes in Japanese. …”
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Impact of maternal nutritional literacy and feeding practices on the growth outcomes of children (6–23 months) in Gujranwala: a cross-sectional study by Aaiza Tahreem, Allah Rakha, Rimsha Anwar, Roshina Rabail, Cristina Maria Maerescu, Claudia Terezia Socol, Florin Leontin Criste, Gholamreza Abdi, Rana Muhammad Aadil

“…Additionally, the consumption of unhealthy foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and zero consumption of fruits and vegetables was practiced by 71, 23, and 27% of infants and young children, respectively. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of AI-Based Multi-Spectral Imaging and PCR-Based Assays for Early Detection of <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> Infection on Pepper Plants by Dimitrios Kapetas, Eleni Kalogeropoulou, Panagiotis Christakakis, Christos Klaridopoulos, Eleftheria Maria Pechlivani

“…<i>Botrytis cinerea</i>, the causative agent of gray mold, significantly impacts crops like fruits and vegetables, including peppers. Early detection of this pathogen is crucial for a reduction in fungicide reliance and economic loss prevention. …”
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