Antioxidant properties and sensory evaluation of microgreens from commercial and local farms by Libo Tan, Holly Nuffer, Jiannan Feng, Shu Hang Kwan, Hsiangting Chen, Xiao Tong, Lingyan Kong

“…Moreover, the soil-grown farm microgreens possessed a significantly higher vitamin C concentration than hydroponically-grown farm sample and commercial sample. …”
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Identification and Characterization of the <i>LecRLKs</i> Gene Family in Maize, and Its Role Under Biotic and Abiotic Stress by Xiangbo Yang, Ziqi Chen, Jianyu Lu, Xuancheng Wei, Yanying Yao, Wendi Lv, Jiarui Han, Jianbo Fei

“…The results indicate that these genes possess kinase and transmembrane domains, along with specific L-type or G-type extracellular domains. …”
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Interactive Relationship between Silver Ions and Silver Nanoparticles with PVA Prepared by the Submerged Arc Discharge Method by Kuo-Hsiung Tseng, Chih-Ju Chou, To-Cheng Liu, Der-Chi Tien, Tong-chi Wu, Leszek Stobinski

“…Lastly, with PVA addition, the proposed method can prepare smaller and more amounts of Ag0 nanoparticles, distributed uniformly. PVA possesses many distinct features such as cladding, dispersion, and stability.…”
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Effects of Surface Modification of Nanodiamond Particles for Nucleation Enhancement during Its Film Growth by Microwave Plasma Jet Chemical Vapour Deposition Technique by Chii-Ruey Lin, Da-Hua Wei, Minh-Khoa BenDao, Hong-Ming Chang, Wei-En Chen, Jen-Ai Lee

“…The results of both Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering measurements demonstrated that plasma treated diamond nanoparticles possessed polar surface functional groups and attained high dispersion in methanol. …”
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Karst-Based Geotourism in Eastern Carphatian Serbia: Exploration and Evaluation of Natural Stone Bridges by Aleksandar Antić, Nemanja Tomić, Slobodan Marković

“…In this paper, we analyze several natural stone bridges that possess geotourism potential. These sites include Velika Vratna, Mala Vratna, Suva Vratna, Samar, Valja, Osanica and Rajska stone bridge. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Display Impaired Function in Inhibiting Th17 Cells by Yue Sun, Wei Deng, Linyu Geng, Lu Zhang, Rui Liu, Weiwei Chen, Genhong Yao, Huayong Zhang, Xuebing Feng, Xiang Gao, Lingyun Sun

“…Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess multipotent and immunomodulatory properties and are suggested to be involved in the pathogenesis of immune-related diseases. …”
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Phyllosilicate-based adsorbents decorated with iron oxyhydroxides: Application for lead, chromates and selenites removal by Bugarčić Mladen, Veličković Zlate, Radovanović Željko, Milošević Milena, Mijatov Slavko, Stojanović Jovica, Marinković Aleksandar

“…Regeneration of pollutant saturated adsorbents approved that prepared adsorbents possess fine removal potency even after five adsorption/desorption cycles from 87.58 (for Pb2+/EV-A) to 92.81 % (for Cr(VI)/EV-A) of initial adsorption capacity.…”
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Isolation and characterization of novel peptides from fermented products of Lactobacillus for ulcerative colitis prevention and treatment by Dong He, Wen Zeng, Yi Wang, Yifan Xing, Kang Xiong, Nan Su, Chong Zhang, Yuan Lu, Xinhui Xing

“…Herein, 4 novel peptides are identified from AC-WGAF by membrane ultrafiltration, recycling preparative high-performance liquid chromatography, and matrix-assisted laser desorption–ionization time-of-flight/time-of-flight mass spectrometry, possessing anti-colitis activity via using an in vitro model. …”
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Improved anti-corrosion performance of epoxy coatings based on pH-sensitive gels loaded with inhibitors by Bo Fang, Xinyue Zhang, Hongliang Liu, Fangchao Zhao, Yuzhu Li, Xiaotong Zeng, Zhenliang Feng, Wenzuo Li, Jie Liu

“…The pH-sensitive Tannic acid@ Benzotriazole@ Poly (hydroxypropyl acrylate-triethoxyvinylsilane -acrylic acid)/polyethyl enimide (TBP) gels loaded with corrosion inhibitors and the modified TBP composite coatings (TBP/EP coatings) were prepared innovatively. The TBP gels possessed excellent pH-sensitive properties and compatibility with epoxy coatings. …”
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Discovery of new topological insulators and semimetals using deep generative models by Tao Hong, Taikang Chen, Dalong Jin, Yu Zhu, Heng Gao, Kun Zhao, Tongyi Zhang, Wei Ren, Guixin Cao

“…Abstract Topological materials possess unique electronic properties and hold immense attraction to both fundamental physics research and practical applications. …”
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Performance and Profitability of Growing Ginger Using Single Bud Technique under High Density Arecanut-based Multispecies Cropping System by Samima Sultana, Partha Sarathi Medda, Sankar Saha, Sandip Hembram, Amarendra Nath Dey, Suraj Sarkar, Prabhat K. Pal

“…However, the cultivar Suprabha proved its superiority over other cultivars with respect to rhizome yield, producing 2.45 tons from one hectare of crop model, with 11% net cropped area of ginger and possessing a higher benefit cost ratio (6.51).…”
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The Effect of Statins and Other Cardiovascular Medication on Ischemia-Reperfusion Damage in a Human DIEP Flap Model: Theoretical and Epidemiological Considerations by M. G. W. van den Heuvel, A. Bast, A. W. Ambergen, R. R. W. J. van der Hulst

“…Statins and other cardiovascular medication possess antioxidant capacity. It was examined whether chronic use of these medications protects from the development of ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) related complications after DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Free Flap) surgery. …”
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4D Printing of magneto- and thermo-responsive, adaptive and multimodal soft robots by Yuan Wang, Hanlin Zhu, Xin Ye, Yangwen Ge, Zhipan Jie, Yan Zhao, Chao Jiang

“…They exhibit multiple locomotion modes including crawling, rolling and waving, under different magneto- and thermo-stimulations, and possess excellent functionalities such as objects transportation. …”
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Insights to Clinical Use of Serial Determination in Titers of Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Autoantibodies by Toshiaki Kogure, Takeshi Tatsumi, Hiroshi Fujinaga, Atsushi Niizawa, Katsutoshi Terasawa

“…As a result, 6 patients with RA were divided into two groups: one possessed high titers without variation, and the other was without high titers. …”
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Evaluation on Genotoxicity and Teratogenicity of Aqueous Extract from Cyclocarya paliurus Leaves by Lihong Deng, Jiandu Lei, Jing He, Jing Liu, Luying Wang, Rui Zhang, Xinhua Liu, Yun Liu

“…Results of each assay show that the highest dose of C. paliurus leaves aqueous extract is considered relatively nonmutagenic and nonteratogenic, revealing that C. paliurus leaves possess safety and quality as a functional additional ingredient in food.…”
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Cognitive-Enhancing Effect of a Hydroethanolic Extract of Crinum macowanii against Memory Impairment Induced by Aluminum Chloride in BALB/c Mice by Mohammed S. Jilani, Dexter Tagwireyi, Louis L. Gadaga, Charles C. Maponga, Cosmas Mutsimhu

“…Extracts of C. macowanii have gained interest since the discovery of various alkaloids, few of which possess acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Immunomodulation: Properties and Clinical Application by Mengyuan Wang, Quan Yuan, Liang Xie

“…They exist in nearly all tissues and play a significant role in tissue repair and regeneration. Additionally, MSCs possess wide immunoregulatory properties via interaction with immune cells in both innate and adaptive immune systems, leading to immunosuppression of various effector functions. …”
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Application of Light-Responsive Nanomaterials in Bone Tissue Engineering by Aiguo Liu, Chenxu Wang, Shuang Deng, Sitong Zhang, Ziwen Zhao, Han Xiao, Ting Ying, Chengqing Yi, Dejian Li

“…Through photothermal and photodynamic therapy, these materials also possess antibacterial properties and can play an important role in the repair of infectious bone defects. …”
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Research on the reuse path of the Third Front construction stock space in China based on value assessment by Liquan Xu, Zhentian Zhang, Gangyi Tan, Lei Yuan

“…These sites exhibit a unique “non-urban, non-rural” layout and possess heritage, asset, and ecological values. The study identifies various reuse strategies, including heritage preservation, property rights transformation, and ecological restoration through rewilding. …”
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A Comprehensive Study on Hydroxyl Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Used as Catalysts for VO2+/VO2+ Reaction in Vanadium Redox Flow Battery by Qiang Li, Anyu Bai, Zeqiang Qu, Tianyu Zhang, Jie Li, Xiaochen Zhang, Mingfu Yu, Zhichao Xue, Hong Sun

“…The prepared composite electrode possesses a huge amount of oxygen-containing groups, high-specific surface area, high electrical conductivity, and high catalytic activity towards the VO2+/VO2+ reaction based on physicochemical characterization. …”
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