Soil Respiration Variations in Temperate Rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum) Forest of Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) in Nepal by Deepa Dhital, Purushottam Manandhar, Bikash Gosain, Jaishree Sijapati

“…However, the effect of soil water content (SWC) on SR was scattered and the photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) stood weak to represent the SR variation. …”
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The Maize Corngrass1 miRNA-Regulated Developmental Alterations Are Restored by a Bacterial ADP-Glucose Pyrophosphorylase in Transgenic Tobacco by Ayalew Ligaba-Osena, Kay DiMarco, Tom L. Richard, Bertrand Hankoua

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Modification of wheat bran insoluble and soluble dietary fibers with snail enzyme by Xin Liu, Keke Suo, Pei Wang, Xue Li, Limin Hao, Jiaqing Zhu, Juanjuan Yi, Qiaozhen Kang, Jinyong Huang, Jike Lu

“…Insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) and soluble dietary fiber (SDF) extracted from wheat bran were modified by snail enzyme and their physicochemical properties (water retention capacity and oil retention capacity), functional properties (cholesterol adsorption capacity, glucose adsorption capacity and antioxidant activity) and structural characterizations were evaluated. …”
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Investigating the impact of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes exposure on enzymatic activities and histopathological variations in Swiss albino mice by Iqra Nasim, Nadia Ghani, Rab Nawaz, Emilio Mateev, Yousef A. Bin Jardan

“…Two distinct doses of the MWCNT-NP solution were given orally: 0.45 µg and 0.90 µg, and the distilled water was given to the control group. Serum samples were extracted at 7 and 14 days after the experiment by centrifuging whole blood for 15 min at 3,000 rpm. …”
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Statistical monitoring of dust phenomenon in Khuzestan province with hourly approach by Parisa Ahadi, Shahriar Khaledi, Mahmoud Ahmadi

“…The hourly trend analysis is increasing and significant in all hours and the highest increase occurred at 9.30 pm to 12.30 pm.49 percent of dusty days occurred in June, July and May and also 73 percent of them are in spring and summer as following from temperature increase and water and soil resources drying in the province. …”
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A Predictive Model of Mining Collapse Extent and Its Application by Jia Nan, Cheng Liu, Yi Liu

“…Meanwhile, the calculation formula for the maximum subsidence of ore body was deduced. (2) Numerical results can be used to determine the basic form of the collapse area, and a “U-shaped” collapse area formed when a plastic area passed completely through, resulting in the overall destruction. (3) The grouting reinforcement program includes “determining the instability region ⟶ roadway temporary support ⟶ improve the water environment and surrounding rock bearing capacity ⟶ mining planning” which were determined on the basis of prediction. (4) The hierarchical structure of the rock body and filling were improved combined with the Delphi method, and the grouting effect evaluation model was constructed and verified using the improved FD-AHP method; the evaluation value indicating that the grouting reinforcement improved the bearing capacity of ore body and filling body in collapse area. …”
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Changes in Texture and Flavor of Dehydrated Shiitake Mushroom during Rehydration by LI Qianyu, CAO Xuehui, ZHUO Qiuchen, YOU Kaiyan, LIANG Zhitang, ZHU Danshi

“…At 40 ℃, the rehydration ratio almost reached equilibrium after 30 min, and the umami intensity was the second highest, but the water retention capacity decreased compared with all other groups. …”
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Facilitating high quality acute care in resource-constrained environments: Perspectives of patients recovering from sepsis, their caregivers and healthcare workers in Uganda and Ma... by Felix Limbani, Olive Kabajaasi, Margaret Basemera, Kate Gooding, Nathan Kenya-Mugisha, Mercy Mkandawire, Davis Rusoke, Shevin T Jacob, Anne Ruhweza Katahoire, Jamie Rylance, African Research Collaboration on Sepsis, Patient Experience Study Group

“…Constraints included limited space, strained; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) amenities and practices, inadequate human and material resources and inadequate provision for basic needs including nutrition. …”
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Hydrophobicity and performance analysis of beverage and agricultural waste torrefaction for high-grade bio-circular solid fuel by Napat Kaewtrakulchai, Sutthipoj Wongrerkdee, Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan, Namfon Samsalee, Chao-Wei Huang, Kanit Manatura

“…In this study, hydrophobic and ANOVA analyses were employed to investigate torrefied brewery waste, palm kernel shell, and water hyacinth residue. Herein, the torrefaction experiments were conducted at four temperatures (180, 230, 280, and 330 °C) for a residence time of 30 min. …”
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Quantitative Assessment of Gaseous Effluents during Routine Operation: A Comparative Study of Planned Nuclear Power Plants at Lubiatowo-Kopalino and Pątnów Sites in Poland by Edyta Agata Macieja, Juyoul Kim

“…On September 2021, Polish government declared that six pressurized water reactors with combined capacity of 6–9 GWe will be built by 2040 to reduce Poland’s reliance on coal. …”
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Local Ecological Knowledge on Climate Change and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Strategies Promote Resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe by Olga Laiza Kupika, Edson Gandiwa, Godwell Nhamo, Shakkie Kativu

“…Local communities observed water scarcity, changes in vegetation phenology, livestock and wildlife mortalities, and food shortages due to drought as the major impacts on their livelihoods. …”
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Identification of Potential Herbal Inhibitor of Acetylcholinesterase Associated Alzheimer’s Disorders Using Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation by Chandrabhan Seniya, Ghulam Jilani Khan, Kuldeep Uchadia

“…Molecular dynamics simulations have also been carried out to check stability of binding complex in water for 1000 ps. Our molecular docking and simulation have predicted high binding affinity of secondary metabolite (C28H34N2O6) to AChE. …”
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The effect of compost on growth and yield of Phaseolus vulgaris plants grown under saline soil by Mostafa M. Rady, Wael M. Semida, Khaulood A. Hemida, Magdi T. Abdelhamid

“…Methods Six organic and mineral materials were well mixed with water and composted in a polyvinyl house in a concrete trench of size 4 9 5 9 2m (W 9 L 9 D), respectively. …”
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Assessment of surface roughness and compressive strength of resin-based composite using different types of bleaching protocols. by Hemn Muhssin Suleman

“…Every forty samples were divided into four groups; Group 1 (n = 10) The samples were stored in deionized water at 37°C for two weeks as control, group 2 (n =10) The samples were subjected to bleaching with 22% Carbamide Peroxide (CP) Home bleaching, group 3 (n =10) The samples were subjected to bleaching with 14% Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) Home bleaching and group 4 (n =10) The samples were subjected to bleaching with 25% Hydrogen Peroxide (HP in-Office) in a dental clinic. …”
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Effect of diets containing raw and processed pigeon pea seed meal supplemented with enzyme on external and internal egg quality characteristics of laying quails Coturnix coturnix j... by Afolabi Rotimi Akintunde, Mutiu Ayogbe Oguntoye, Samson O. B. Adeoye, Japhet Adeniyi Olusiyi, Samuel Isaac, Emmanuel Filian Istifanus

“…The experiment lasted for 20 weeks. Feed and water were provided ad libitum. The results showed that enzyme supplementation of diets containing raw and processed PPSM had no significant (p0.05) effect on egg weight, egg height, egg diameter, egg shape index, egg shell thickness as well as albumen height, albumen diameter, albumen weight, yolk diameter, yolk weight, yolk index and haugh unit across the dietary treatments as these parameters were statistically similar. …”
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Assessment of rheological properties and stability of coriander nanoemulsions in Aloe vera Gel by Narges Sharifat, Mohammad Amin Mehrnia, Hassan Barzegar, Behrooz Alizadeh Behbahani

“…In this study, the ultrasonic method was employed to encapsulate coriander essential oil at concentrations of 1 %, 3 %, and 5 % (w/w) in an oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsion. Aloe vera gel extract served as the continuous phase, and Tween 80 was used as the emulsifier at concentrations of 0.25 %, 0.50 %, and 1 % (w/w). …”
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Formation Patterns of Major Flavor Substances Based on the Analysis of Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity in the Traditional Solid-State Fermentation System of Shanxi Aged Vinegar by SHEN Jin, ZHOU Jingli, LANG Fanfan, YAN Yufeng, WANG Li, XIA Yaoyao, LI Jie, ZHANG Feng, WANG Chenyuan, ZHENG Yu

“…The total acid contents in the upper, middle, and lower layers were significantly negatively correlated with Proteus, Salicicolus, Staphylococcus, and Klebsiella (P < 0.05), affecting microbial growth and metabolism. The water content of the lower layer significantly affected the growth and metabolism of Proteus, Salicicolus, Saccharomyces, Staphylococcus, and Klebsiella (P < 0.05). …”
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Performance of Polyvinyl Alcohol and Polypropylene Fibers under Simulated Cementitious Composites Pore Solution by A. R. Krishnaraja, P. Kulanthaivel, P. Ramshankar, Vincent Herald Wilson, Ponnusamy Palanisamy, S. Vivek, V. Sampathkumar, P. Ganeshan, M. C. Sashikkumar, K. Raja, Senthil Kumaran Selvaraj, A. John Rajan, S. Jose

“…Simulated pore solution (SPS) is prepared by using the combination of chemicals NaOH, KOH, and Ca(OH)2 with distilled water to study the effect of C-S-H gel formation on fibers. …”
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Temperature and Precipitation Explain Bee Diversity on Flowers Along an Elevation Gradient in the Mexican Transition Zone by Pedro Luna, Ashley García Colón Sandoval, Ismael Hinojosa-Díaz, Wesley Dáttilo

“…However, when considering bee abundance, we identified precipitation as the predominant factor influencing bee diversity. Therefore, water and resource availability are critical in shaping bee diversity in this region. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Recycled Asphalt Mixtures Containing Construction and Demolition Waste Applicated as Pavement Base by Le Ding, Junhui Zhang, Bowen Feng, Cheng Li

“…Subsequently, the uniaxial compression test, splitting tensile test, immersion Marshall test, freeze-thaw splitting test, and Hamburg rutting test were performed to investigate mechanical properties, water stability, and high-temperature stability of RAM. …”
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