RUSSIAN–JAPANESE TRADE AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS: IS THERE A NEW FULCRUM? by D. V. Streltsov

“…Russia plays the role as a pivotal supplier of certain raw materials for the Japanese market, namely energy resources, non-ferrous metals, seafood and timber. …”
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Viability of flax particles to develop cellular construction materials: Physico-mechanical characterisation by Mohamed Hamadou-Ali, Amar Benazzouk, Haikel Ben Hamed

“…The application of these elements is interesting as regards the recycling of the vegetable particles, since these are easily available and renewable low-cost raw materials, and has advantage for economy and environment. …”
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Optimization of Extraction of Compound Flavonoids from Chinese Herbal Medicines Based on Quantification Theory and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Activity by Xu Yang, Dongli Cao, Haiyu Ji, Yingying Feng, Juan Yu, Anjun Liu

“…CFs were extracted from the raw materials named “medicine food homology,” composed of hawthorn, lotus leaf, tartary buckwheat, cassia seed, Lycium barbarum, and Poria cocos in a mass ratio of 4 :  2 :  2 :  1.5 :  1 :  1. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment of a Structural Insulated Panel Modular House in New Zealand by Aflah Alamsah Dani, Ran Feng, Zhiyuan Fang, Krishanu Roy

“…The production stage (Modules A1–A3) was identified as the most significant source of carbon emissions due to substantial energy consumption in activities such as sourcing raw materials, transportation, and final product manufacturing. …”
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Crack initiation and fracture features of Fe–Co–B–Si–Nb bulk metallic glass during compression by S. Lesz, A. Januszka, S. Griner, R. Nowosielski

“…Hence a well understanding of the crack initiation and fracture morphology of Fe-based BMGs after compression is of much importance for designing high performance BMGs. The raw materials used in this experiment for the production of BMGs were pure Fe, Co, Nb metals and nonmetallic elements: Si, B. …”
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The effect of the <i>Ant25</i>, <i>Ant26</i> and <i>Ant27</i> loci controlling proanthocyanidin synthesis in barley (<i>Hordeum vulgare</i> L.) grain on plant growth and developmen... by I. V. Totsky, R. Li, O. Yu. Shoeva

“…Despite their positive effect on plant adaptation to environmental conditions, they can worsen the quality of raw materials used in barley products. In this context, releasing proanthocyanidin-free cultivars is an important task. …”
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Integrated Identification and Efficient Use of Biodiversity in Mountainous Regions by Mehdiyeva A. M., Mahmudova Z. A., Rustamova D. F., Mansurova D., Juraeva G.

“…The issue of determining the direction of the integrated use of geothermal resources is studied not only by its structure and characteristics, but also by the level of development of complex technological processes for the extraction and processing of hydromineral raw materials and the technology of thermal energy processes. …”
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Aspects of applying the method of chemical mutagenesis to develop cultivars of <i>Calendula officinalis</i> L. by F. M. Khazieva, I. N. Korotkikh

“…Plant height, number of branches, number of leaves, number of inflorescences per plant, inflorescence diameter, number of ray floret rows, and weight of one inflorescence were measured in the mass flowering phase. The yield of raw materials (fresh and air-dry biomass of inflorescences) was calculated for each harvest and for the total amount of all 7 harvests during the flowering period. …”
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Nutrient composition in berries of promising cultivars and elite seedlings of <i>Ribes</i> L. by M. Yu. Akimov, E. V. Zhbanova, T. V. Zhidekhina, A. M. Mironov, O. S. Rodyukova

“…Black and red currant berries are high-vitamin dietary products and important raw materials for healthy food production.   Materials and methods. …”
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Methodological aspects of analysis of production costs of an industrial enterprise by O. Nesterenko, D. Khudiakova

“…It is substantiated that an efficiently established analytical system enables the enterprise to timely monitor changes in production and prevent cost overruns, theft and inefficient use of raw materials, which is especially relevant during the period of military aggression in our country.…”
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Exploring the potential of buckwheat hull-based biosorbents for efficient water pollutant removal by Maja Adamović, Marija Stjepanović, Natalija Velić

“…Buckwheat hulls, a by-product of buckwheat processing, present a viable option due to their availability, cost-effectiveness, and potential utility as raw materials for both energy and environmental applications. …”
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Modeling the Process of Obtaining Liquid Pyrolysis Products of Plant Biomass Taking into Account the Rate of their Cooling by S. V. Vasilevich, M. V. Malko, D. V. Degterov, A. N. Asadchy

“…An expression is proposed to determine the consumption of wood raw materials depending on the temperature of the thermochemical conversion process. …”
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Structure and properties of nanosize NiFe2O4 prepared by template and precipitation methods by Ćosović A., Ćosović V., Žák T., David B., Talijan N.

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Optimized preparation of dithiocarboxylated polyethyleneimine-polyacrylamide and its Cu(Ⅱ) removal performance and mechanism by SANG Fangjuan, WANG Gang, WANG Xue, YANG Xiaomin

“…Dithiocarboxylated polyethyleneimine-polyacrylamide〔DT(PEI-PAM)〕 was prepared by using polyacrylamide(PAM),sodium hydroxide(NaOH), sodium hypochlorite(NaClO), and carbon disulfide(CS2) as raw materials. The Cu(Ⅱ) removal in water samples by DT(PEI-PAM) was investigated as the target, and the optimal preparation conditions of DT(PEI-PAM) were determined by orthogonal experiments. …”
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Using the Circular Economy to Mitigate the Global Electronic Waste Challenge: A Systematic Literature Review Approach by Mfowabo Maphosa, Vusumuzi Maphosa

“…In contrast, the circular economy reduces wastage, recirculates raw materials, and extends the lifespan of products through repairing, refurbishing and remanufacturing. …”
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Contribution des données paléométallurgiques à l’histoire des sociétés ouest-africaines durant les royaumes de Ghâna, Mâli, Gao et Mossi by Caroline Robion-Brunner

“…The location of the production sites of raw materials, raw or manufactured products reflects the system of networks and control in which technical activities and exchanges take place. …”
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Health-Promoting Constituents and Selected Quality Parameters of Different Types of Kimchi: Fermented Plant Products by Anna Korus, Emilia Bernaś, Jarosław Korus

“…In general, our studies have shown that depending on the raw materials used, kimchi is a good source of dietary fiber but also vitamins and polyphenols.…”
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Small and Medium Enterprises Performance and Job Creation in Kabale Municipality. by Ruth, Namara

“…Small and Medium Enterprises help in providing market for agricultural output (raw materials like cabbages, tomatoes). Small–scale enterprises were essential in utilizing the local resources like herbs, firewood, timber, scrap, etc.); these enterprises have other contributions such as food production like hotels which helps in providing food for other consumers. …”
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Technical and Vocational Education and Training as Factors in the Socio-Economic Development of Rwanda A Case Study of Bushoki Sector, Rulindo District by Albertine, Bamutake Zikama

“…Among the challenges of TVET, the study found the major ones to be limited access to credits, a skills gap, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient raw materials, and an uninformed population. Among the recommendations made in the study are the need to support the facilitation of credits, TVET cooperatives, and TVET training centers in rural areas. …”
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Allelic differences in the key genes of betalain biosynthesis in table beet accessions with contrasting root color from the VIR collection by A. S. Mikhailova, D. V. Sokolova, N. A. Shvachko, V. S. Popov, E. K. Khlestkina

“…A number of enterprises are forced to import foreign dyes because the reserves of domestic plant raw materials are insufficient. With this in view, the development of cultivars with high betalain pigment content is now required.Materials and methods. …”
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