Effects of Freeze Vacuum Drying Combined with Hot Air Drying on the Sensory Quality, Active Components, Moisture Mobility, Odors, and Microstructure of Kiwifruits by Lihui Zhang, Yu Qiao, Chao Wang, Li Liao, Lu Liu, Defang Shi, Kejing An, Jianzhong Hu, Qing Xu

“…Moreover, compared with FVD products, FVD-AD products were moderately hard (5252.71 ± 33.53 g) and improved in color, bound water, and microstructure. Additionally, FVD-AD consumed lesser drying time and energy than FD. …”
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Unveiling microbial diversity in slightly and moderately magnesium deficient acidic soils by Munmun Dash, Subramaniam Thiyageshwari, Duraisamy Selvi, Haina K. V. Johnson, Manikandan Ariyan, Karuppusamy Rajan, Rangasamy Anandham

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Numerical Research on Hull–Propeller–Rudder–Ice Interaction of Full-Scale Polar Transport Ship in Brash Ice Channel by Jinlong Zhang, Jianing Zhang, Lei Zhang, Weimin Chen, Qingshan Zhang

“…First, the hydrodynamic performance of an open-water propeller is tested, and it is found that the numerical errors of efficiency and the experimental result are less than 8%. …”
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Change Detection and Incremental Updates for Multi-Source Road Networks Considering Topological Consistency by Xiaodong Wang, Dongbao Zhao, Xingze Li, Nan Jia, Li Guo

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Fate of trace elements and emerging environmental pollutants (benzotriazoles and benzothiazoles) from a glacier-fed river in the mixing zone of an Arctic fjord system by Joséphine Amey, Øyvind Mikkelsen

“…In seawater and river water detected BTRs and BTHs were: BTR, TTR, 2-OH-BTH, XTR, 2-Me-S-BTH, 2-M-BTH, 2-S-BTH, and 2-NH2-BTH. …”
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ALKALOHALOPHILIC BACTERIA OF THE FAMILY BACILLACEAE IN THE LAKES OF THE BADAIN JARAN DESERT (CHINA) by E. B. Erdyneeva, A. A. Radnagurueva, N. L. Belkova, Z. B. Namsaraev, E. V. Lavrentieva

“…To study the hydrochemical indicators of water, the following methods were used: atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma, ion chromatography and capillary electrophoresis. …”
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Effects of Selenium Supplement on B Lymphocyte Activity in Experimental Autoimmune Thyroiditis Rats by Yang Li, Xinhe Zuo, Chuan Hua, Yong Zhao, Xun Pei, Man Tian

“…The EAT model rats were induced by subcutaneous injection of porcine thyroglobulin and fed with high iodine water. The concentrations of serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), TGAb, TPOAb, and B cell activating factor (BAFF) were detected in each group by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the expression of interleukin-10 (IL-10) in thyroid tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry. …”
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Geopolitical Concerns Arising From Mining Activities in Some Parts of Nigeria and Cameroon by Rifkatu Nghargbu, K'tso Nghargbu, Shekwonyadu Iyakwari

“…The concerns range from negative impacts of mining such as pollution-induced health problems as a result of contaminated water and land, destruction of aquatic creatures, mining pits as death traps, as well as destruction of farm lands. …”
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Nitrogen Cycling in a Norway Spruce Plantation in Denmark — A SOILN Model Application Including Organic N Uptake by Claus Beier, Henrik Eckersten, Per Gundersen

“…This is because mineral N uptake alone implies a larger mineralisation rate, leading to bigger concentrations of N in the soil and soil water, bigger N losses, and net loss of c. 100 kg C ha�1 year�1, thereby causing depletion of the organic soil layer.…”
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Assess the level of farmers' awareness regarding climate changes and its impacts on agriculture in Sétif province (north-east Algeria) by Nasri Samir, Belabbas Messaoud, Bouzid Hamza

“…It is presumed that climate changes have a significant effect on agriculture in the region; the water usage was increased in agriculture and the expansion of saline areas has increase soil degradation. …”
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Differentiation of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Shigella flexneri</i> by Metabolite Profiles Obtained Using Gold Nanoparticles-Based Surface-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization... by Adrian Arendowski

“…Metabolite extracts from <i>E. coli</i> and <i>S. flexneri</i> cells were prepared using liquid–liquid extraction in a chloroform–methanol–water system. The extracts were analyzed using Au-SALDI MS in positive ion mode, and reference spectra, compiled from 30 spectra for each bacterium, were added to the database. …”
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Impact of Coastal Squeeze Induced by Erosion and Land Reclamation on Salt Marsh Wetlands by Guangzhi Zhang, Jiali Gu, Hao Hu, Maoming Sun, Jie Shao, Weiliang Dong, Liang Liang, Jian Zeng

“…This study examines the dynamics and influencing factors of salt marsh vegetation along the eroding coastline of Sheyang County, Jiangsu Province, China, between 1985 and 2020, using remote sensing to analyze changes in artificial coastlines, water boundaries, vegetation front edge, and its topography. …”
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Metallothionein II treatment mitigates rotenone-induced neurodegeneration in zebrafish models of Parkinson’s disease by Yong Hui Nies, Wei Ling Lim, Norwahidah Abd Karim, Mohamad Fairuz Yahaya, Seong Lin Teoh

“…PD model was established by exposing zebrafish to 5 µg/L rotenone water for 28 days. hMT2 (0.2 µg) was administered intracranially either one day before or seven days after rotenone exposure.ResultsThe novel tank test demonstrated that rotenone exposure significantly impaired locomotor activity (p &lt; 0.05) and increased anxiety-like behavior (p &lt; 0.001). …”
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Eco-Friendly Hydrogels Loading Polyphenols-Composed Biomimetic Micelles for Topical Administration of Resveratrol and Rutin by Beatriz N. Guedes, Tatiana Andreani, M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira, Faezeh Fathi, Eliana B. Souto

“…This approach aims to associate the advantages of hydrogels for topical administration of drugs and of lipid micelles that mimic skin composition for the delivery of poorly water-soluble compounds in combination therapy. Biomimetic micelles composed of L-α-phosphatidylcholine loaded with two distinct polyphenols (one non-flavonoid and one flavonoid) were produced using hot shear homogenisation followed by the ultrasonication method. …”
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Assessment of Observed and Projected Extreme Droughts in Perú—Case Study: Candarave, Tacna by Ana Cruz-Baltuano, Raúl Huarahuara-Toma, Arlette Silva-Borda, Samuel Chucuya, Pablo Franco-León, Germán Huayna, Lía Ramos-Fernández, Edwin Pino-Vargas

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A Comprehensive Review on Bio-Based Polybenzoxazines Emphasizing Their Antimicrobial Property by Shakila Parveen Asrafali, Thirukumaran Periyasamy, Jaewoong Lee

“…The ability to customize PBz properties through molecular design, combined with their inherent advantages such as flame retardancy, low water absorption, and excellent mechanical strength, positions them as versatile materials for diverse industrial and medical applications. …”
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Comparison of Raw Dairy Manure Slurry and Anaerobically Digested Slurry as N Sources for Grass Forage Production by Olivia E. Saunders, Ann-Marie Fortuna, Joe H. Harrison, Elizabeth Whitefield, Craig G. Cogger, Ann C. Kennedy, Andy I. Bary

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Effect of the composting process on physicochemical properties and concentration of heavy metals in market waste with additive materials in the Ga West Municipality, Ghana... by Carl Tibu, Ted Y. Annang, Negasi Solomon, Dzidzo Yirenya-Tawiah

“…Germination test with water extracts of the composts was done to assess phytotoxicity of the composts. …”
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Does p‐lactate increase in patients with GSD1 after ingesting a meal with common‐size sources of fructose and galactose? Observations from a prospective, non‐blinded, crossover pil... by Camilla Diana B. Caroee, Allan M. Lund

“…In this randomized cross‐over pilot study, 7 patients with GSD 1a (6) and GSD1b (1) orally consumed a common‐size fructose and galactose from either 200 mL of skimmed milk, 200 mL juice or 200 mL water. This was given after a night with their usual dietary treatment using either cornstarch, glycosade or continuous feed. …”
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Fracture Mechanism in Overlying Strata during Longwall Mining by Zhengyi Ti, Jiazhen Li, Meng Wang, Kang Wang, Zhupeng Jin, Caiwang Tai

“…This study has a practical value for water disasters, gas outbursts, and rock strata control.…”
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