Application of Novel Amino-Functionalized NZVI@SiO2 Nanoparticles to Enhance Anaerobic Granular Sludge Removal of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol by Zeyu Guan, Jinquan Wan, Yongwen Ma, Yan Wang, Yajie Shu

“…A novel amino-functionalized silica-coated nanoscale zerovalent iron (NZVI@SiO2-NH2) was successfully synthesized by using one-step liquid-phase method with the surface functionalization of nanoscale zerovalent iron (NZVI) to enhance degradation of chlorinated organic contaminants from anaerobic microbial system. …”
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Potential role of aquaculture fish to the recommended nutritional intake (RNI) of children, adults, pregnant and lactating women in Asuogyaman Municipality, Ghana by Emmanuel Kaboja Magna, Ebenezer Koranteng Appiah, Patrick Senam Kofi Fatsi, Emmanuel Delwin Abarike, Kwadwo Ansong Asante, Maxwell Kogbe, Felix Ayarika, Michael Dabi, Joseph Korpone Sakna

“…The fish species contributed ≥25 % of the zinc and iron RNIs for adults, PLW, and children but were inadequate in providing the recommended daily intake of calcium for the vulnerable groups. …”
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The Early Results of the Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass/One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass on Patients with Different Body Mass Index by Mohsen Mahmoudieh, Behrouz Keleidari, Naser Afshin, Masoud Sayadi Shahraki, Shahab Shahabi Shahmiri, Erfan Sheikhbahaei, Hamid Melali

“…Patients’ BMI, postoperative weight, excess weight loss, and laboratory tests including fasting blood sugar (FBS), lipid profile, serum iron (Fe), ferritin, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), 25-OH vitamin D, vitamin B12, liver function tests, and albumin were recorded preoperatively and within 3- and 6-month follow-up. …”
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Factors Associated with Stunting in Posyandu in an Underdeveloped Area of Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study in Papua by Rusnaeni Rusnaeni, Rosdiana Howay, Elsey Gunawan, Rani Dewi Pratiwi, Daniel Napitupulu, Elfride Irawati Sianturi

“…Based on mothers’ characteristics, the majority of mothers went to high school, were unpaid, and consumed iron supplements during pregnancy (98.2%). There was a 10% stunting incidence in this study. …”
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Relieving Effect of <i>Artemisia ordosica Krasch</i> Extract on DSS-Induced Colitis by Regulating Immunity, Antioxidant Function, Gut Microbiota, and Bile Acid Metabolism in Mice by Min Jiang, Xuekai Zhang, Xiao Jin, Binlin Shi, Yuanqing Xu, Zheqi Wang

“…The results showed that the iron reduction capacity of AOE was positively correlated with its concentration. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Patients on Haemodialysis Maintenance Therapy in a Country of Sub-Saharan Africa by Nyangi A. Gityamwi, Kathryn H. Hart, Barbara Engel

“…More than 70% of participants had suboptimal measures for protein and energy intake, dietary iron, serum albumin, muscle mass, and hand grip strength (HGS). …”
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Radioisotope and Metal Concentrations in Borehole Water Samples of Umuahia and Umudike, Nigeria by J.C. Nnaji, O.U. Igwe, K.M. Onyedim, P. Okafor

“…Mean metal concentrations had ranges of: calcium 1.255±0.037 – 1.967±0.078 mg/L; magnesium 0.286±0.057 – 0.608±0.094 mg/L; sodium 0.030±0.005 – 0.102±0.029 mg/L; iron 0.012±0.001 – 0.019±0.004 mg/L; cadmium 0.001±0.000 – 0.011±0.003 mg/L and lead (Pb) 0.077±0.005 – 0.198±0.040 mg/L. …”
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Geospatial visualization and seasonal variation of heavy metals in river sediments by D. Justus Reymond, K. Sudalaimuthu

“…For heavy metal analysis, this study is unique in that it focuses on the far downstream, where the sediment deposition is higher.METHODS: Using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer, the abundance of iron, manganese, copper, and chromium was determined in this study. …”
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Burden and Determinants of Anemia in a Rural Population in South India: A Cross-Sectional Study by Matthew Little, Chloe Zivot, Sally Humphries, Warren Dodd, Kirit Patel, Cate Dewey

“…Prevalence of anemia increased with age among men (P<0.001) but not women (P>0.05). Iron intake was low; 11.7% women and 24.1% of men reported iron intakes above recommended dietary allowances (P<0.001). …”
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Thyroid Function in Chronically Transfused Children with Beta Thalassemia Major: A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study by Suraj Haridas Upadya, M. S. Rukmini, Sowmya Sundararajan, B. Shantharam Baliga, Nutan Kamath

“…Thalassemia is the most common genetic disorder worldwide. Use of iron chelators has improved survival but endocrine complications have become more frequent. …”
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Assessing the Industrial Effluent Effect on Irrigation Water Quality and Farm Soil near Kombolcha Town, Ethiopia by Mohammed Jemal Awol, Amare Tiruneh Adugna, Kamaraj M

“…Several industries such as brewery, steel iron, textile, and tannery have been installed near the Borkena River that crosses Kombolcha town. …”
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Socio-economic inequality in the nutritional deficiencies among the world countries: evidence from global burden of disease study 2019 by Mohsen Bayati, Elham Arkia, Mehrnoosh Emadi

“…Conclusions Inequality in burden of nutritional deficiencies and protein-energy malnutrition, iodine deficiency, vitamin A deficiency and dietary iron deficiency are concentrated in countries with low HDI, so there is pro- poor inequality. …”
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Interactions Between Trace Elements and Macro Minerals in Pregnant Heifers by Raquel S. Dias Betini, Secundino López, Yuri R. Montanholi, James France

“…Multiple linear regression models were developed based on the main correlations and by considering collinearity effects between variables. Iron intake positively affected Mo concentration in serum, which was >10 µg/dL for most of the animals. …”
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Optimization of alloying element types and contents in high strength and high toughness bainitic steels by Ranran Zhu, Xiaoyan Long, Fucheng Zhang, Zhinan Yang, Yanguo Li, Yan Yang, Yifei Wang

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Alkene Cleavage Catalysed by Heme and Nonheme Enzymes: Reaction Mechanisms and Biocatalytic Applications by Francesco G. Mutti

“…This paper focuses on the alkene cleavage catalysed by iron cofactor-dependent enzymes encompassing the reaction mechanisms (in case where it is known) and the application of these enzymes in biocatalysis.…”
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Characteristics of a calcite "limestone"-marble from Macedonia, used as flux material by Hristova E., Jancev S.

“…As result of the mentioned phase characteristics, this raw materials was for a long time (more than 30 years) used as flux in the iron and steel metallurgy in Macedonia.…”
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Successful Endoscopic Management of Oxyntic Gland Adenoma: A Case Report by Rajarajeshwari Ramachandran MD, Tyler Grantham MD, Jeffrey Loeffler MD, Madhavi Reddy MD, Vinaya Gaduputi MD

“…In this case, we are reporting a 22-year-old woman who was diagnosed with OGA during evaluation of iron deficiency anemia and underwent successful endoscopic resection.…”
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State-of-Charge Estimation and Active Cell Pack Balancing Design of Lithium Battery Power System for Smart Electric Vehicle by Z. C. Gao, C. S. Chin, W. D. Toh, J. Chiew, J. Jia

“…This paper presents an integrated state-of-charge (SOC) estimation model and active cell balancing of a 12-cell lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery power system. The strong tracking cubature extended Kalman filter (STCEKF) gave an accurate SOC prediction compared to other Kalman-based filter algorithms. …”
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The Emerging Passion Fruit Industry in Florida by Ellen Garcia, Ali Sarkhosh, Tie Liu

“…Passion fruit contains robust and essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, iron, potassium, zinc, and magnesium (Pham-Huy et al. 2008). …”
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Cellular Reprogramming toward the Erythroid Lineage by Laura J. Norton, Alister P. W. Funnell, Richard C. M. Pearson, Merlin Crossley

“…These treatments are ongoing throughout the life of the patient and are associated with a number of risks, such as limitations in available blood for transfusion, infections, iron overload, immune rejection, and side effects associated with the drug treatments. …”
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