Environmental sustainability of cotton: a systematic literature review of life cycle assessments by Giuseppe Salvatore Vitale, Nicolò Iacuzzi, Silvia Zingale, Sara Lombardo, Teresa Tuttolomondo, Paolo Guarnaccia

“…This review analyzes twenty peer-reviewed studies on cotton life cycle assessments, selected from Scopus and Web of Science according to PRISMA guidelines and covering the period 2010–2022. …”
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The Effect of Hearing Aid Amplification on Gait Parameters: A Pilot Study Using Ear-Worn Motion Sensors by Ann-Kristin Seifer, Arne Küderle, Kaja Strobel, Ronny Hannemann, Björn M. Eskofier

“…Additionally, we showed the potential of ear-worn sensors for detecting relevant gait changes. To achieve this, we used a hearing-aid-integrated accelerometer and our open-source EarGait framework comprising gait-related algorithms specifically developed for ear-worn sensors. …”
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Interrelation of indicators of oxygen metabolism of neutrophils and antiendotoxin immune as a marker of the postoperative period in patients with acute colonic obstruction by A. V. Pikuza, A. M. Zakirov

“…The focus of purulent inflammation in the abdominal cavity serves as a source of concentration of antimicrobial mechanisms, among which the central role is played by neutrophilic granulocytes and factors cooperating with them. …”
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Genetic and Plasma Proteomic Approaches to Identify Therapeutic Targets for Graves’ Disease and Graves’ Ophthalmopathy by Ke C, Yu Y, Li J, Yu Y, Sun Y, Wang Y, Wang B, Lu Y, Tang M, Wang N, Chen Y

“…Then, downstream analyses were performed to detect protein interactions, gene function, cell type-specific expression and druggable information.Results: This study genetically predicted levels of 62 plasma proteins were associated with GD risk. …”
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Compact and Handheld SiPM-Based Gamma Camera for Radio-Guided Surgery and Medical Imaging by Fabio Acerbi, Aramis Raiola, Cyril Alispach, Hossein Arabi, Habib Zaidi, Alberto Gola, Domenico Della Volpe

“…We characterized the intrinsic position resolution (tested with pulsed light) as being ~200 µm, and the sensitivity and resolution when detecting gamma rays from Tc-99m source measured between 134 and 481 cps/MBq and as good as 1.4–1.9 mm, respectively.…”
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Identification of Soybean E1-E4 Gene Orthologs in the Guar Genome Using Comprehensive Transcriptome Assembly and Annotation by Luisa Criollo Delgado, Aleksei Zamalutdinov, Elena Potokina

“…Taub.), a well-known source of guar gum (food additive E 412). At high latitudes, e.g., in Russia, the main challenge for guar cultivation is the long photoperiod during summer, which delays flowering and maturation of guar plants. …”
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Impact of probiotic supplementation on serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor: GRADE-based dose-response meta-analysis by Reza Hashemi, Mohammad M. Hussein M. Raouf, Tanya S. Salih, Marzieh Feyzpour, Maryam Eskandarioun, Najmeh Nezamabadipour, Hossein Gandomkar

“…Abstract Background Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a key neurotrophin involved in neuroplasticity and cognitive function, with its dysregulation linked to neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. …”
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Vitamin C, Sugar Content, Color Intensity and Some Physicochemical Properties of Watermelon and Orange Peels by Selvican Gökçe, İsa Arslan Karakütük, Memnune Şengül

“…Therefore, orange peel can be used as a natural antioxidant and color source in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.…”
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Innovation Ecosystem of Iran's Tourism Industry with Emphasis on Supply Chain by Azizolah Jafari, mahdi alaei kerahrudi

“…First, in order to form the theoretical foundations of the research, an comprehensive search was conducted among articles, books, researches, reports and other reliable scientific sources. Then, the topic in question was examined in relation to the selected countries (based on the 2022 Global Innovation Index report) in order to provide a basis for a comparative study and comparison of Iran's situation with the mentioned countries. …”
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Identifying potential nutrient acquisition mechanisms for long-term survival: adaptive evolution of Halomonas isolated from subseafloor crustal fluids by Hans Sebastian, Alberto Robador, Dawson Ray, Angus Angermeyer, Steven D’Hondt, Julie A. Huber, Steven E. Finkel

“…The application of an adaptive evolution platform selecting for survival and growth under one environmental condition that simultaneously selects against survival in different environments may prove to be a very useful tool for identifying genes and metabolic pathways in a wide variety of complex environments.…”
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Forensic analysis of mixed semen and vaginal fluids via ATR-FTIR spectroscopy for identification purposes in sexual aggression cases by Tuğba Ünsal Sapan, İrem Hersekli

“…Spectral markers specific to vaginal fluid and mixed samples were successfully distinguished. Conclusion A notable finding of the study was the identification of the PSA/Fructose functional group as a biochemical marker indicative of seminal fluid within mixed samples containing vaginal secretions. …”
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A Novel Method for Extraction of Galegine by Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP) Technique Reinforced with Graphene Oxide and Its Evaluation Using Polarography by M. Azimi, M. Ahmadi Golsefidi, A. Varasteh Moradi, M. Ebadii, R. Zafar Mehrabian

“…It is noteworthy that this developed method was used successfully to determine galegine extracted from Galega officinalis L.…”
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Insight into influence of degradation metabolism of Firmicutes on the microstructure of anthracite coal by Yuewu Wang, Bingjun Liu, Sheng Xue, Yang Yang, Jian Chen, Jingbei Zhang, Chunshan Zheng, Tianyao Zhou

“…Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) experiments revealed that biodegradation stimulated by nitrogen source reduced the aromaticity of coal by 59.62% and enhanced the hydroxyl functional group content by 1.822 times. …”
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GRAPHIC NOVEL TRANSLATION: SEMIOTIC AND MULTIMODAL PERSPECTIVE by Anna V. Khodorenko.

“…On the one hand, extralinguistic objects engraved in pictures of the graphic novel may present the reason for the translation technique of addition, and on the other hand the absence of some details in the pictures may justify the translation technique of omission. Evaluating functional types of multimodal phenomena also may lead one to adequate selection of synonyms or a phrase to choose in a process of translation having as a “guide” visual image supporting language level of a graphic novel. …”
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Early life microbiome disbalance impacts neuroendocrine outcomes in pre-pubertal mice in a sexually dimorphic manner by Bistra B. Nankova, Bistra B. Nankova, Furong Hu, Edmund F. LaGamma, Edmund F. LaGamma, Edmund F. LaGamma

“…Maternal antibiotics during nursing caused: (1) microbial dysbiosis in the offspring as evident by markedly enlarged ceca, no detectable by-products of bacterial fermentation (sp. …”
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Metallosphaera sedula bifurcates into two sizes when it is cultured mixotrophically on soluble iron by Robert C. Blake, Richard G. Painter, Nghi Pham, Olivia Griswold, Brooke White, Richard A. White, Richard A. White, Richard A. White

“…Metallosphaera sedula is a thermoacidophilic archaeon that obtains all of its energy for growth from aerobic respiration and oxidative phosphorylation at the expense of selected organic and inorganic sources of electrons. …”
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Framework for early assessment of food safety hazards in the transition to a more sustainable food system: three case studies in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta by Rosa A. Safitri, Lianne M.S. Bouwman, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Tri Minh Nhan, Mohammed Ariful Islam, Esther D. van Asselt, Katja C.W. van Dongen

“…This study applied a qualitative framework to investigate changes in the occurrence of food safety hazards resulting from adopting adaptation strategies at primary production. We selected three case studies (CS) in the VMD: (1) adaptation in the usage and application of water sources for agricultural production, (2) shifting from monoculture rice, duck, and fish to an integrated crop-livestock farming, and (3) introduction of a new crop (i.e., quinoa). …”
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Role of Polyphosphate as an Inorganic Chaperone to Prevent Protein Aggregation Under Copper Stress in <i>Saccharolobus solfataricus</i> by José Acevedo-López, Gabriela González-Madrid, Claudio A. Navarro, Carlos A. Jerez

“…They are present across all life domains, serving as a source of energy, metal chelators, and playing a crucial role in stress defense. …”
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First De Novo genome assembly and characterization of Gaultheria prostrata by Yan-Jun Lin, Xiao-Ya Ding, Yi-Wei Huang, Yi-Wei Huang, Lu Lu

“…(Ericaceae), a type of evergreen shrub, known as a natural source of methyl salicylate, possesses rich germplasm resources, strong habitat adaptability, significant ornamental value, and noteworthy pharmacological activities. …”
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Automated Recipe Generation AI Tool from Food Images using Machine Learning. Approach for Ingredient Extraction and Cooking Instructions by Lwamaza, Eddy, Nuwasiima, Happy

“…It outlines the systematic approach taken to analyze user needs, define functional and non-functional requirements, and develop a robust system architecture. …”
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