The Effect of Active Chitosan Films Containing Bacterial Cellulose Nanofiber and ZnO Nanoparticles on the Shelf Life of Loaf Bread by Mehrasa Bakouei, Jalal Sadeghizadeh Yazdi, Mohammad Hasan Ehrampoush, Mahdieh Salari, Farzan Madadizadeh

“…Due to the disadvantages of synthetic packaging materials such as migration, environmental pollution, lack of easy recycling, and high production costs, natural polymers have received much attention as safe and biodegradable alternatives to plastics. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the active film of chitosan (CH) containing bacterial cellulose nanofiber (BCNF) and ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPCs) on the shelf life of loaf bread (toast, baguette, and sandwich-type bread). …”
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Management of Cattle Dung and Novel Bioelectricity Generation Using Microbial Fuel Cells: An Ingenious Experimental Approach by Gagandeep Kaur, Yadwinder Singh Brar, Jaspreet Kaur, Akhil Gupta, Kamal Kant Sharma, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Raman Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Somnath Chattopadhyaya, Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Alibek Issakhov, Nima Khalilpoor

“…The unique feature of this research is to explore the pertinent use of conductive metal electrodes to enhance the power generation capability of MFCs through biowaste as an alternative power source for small applications. The novelty of this research is presented through usage of conductive metal electrodes for the performance analysis of MFCs.…”
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Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Daily Versus Weekly Oral Iron Supplementation In Preventing Anemia During Pregnancy by Maliha Sadaf, Khansa Iqbal, Saira Ahmed, Mehak Sehar, Nabeela Waheed

“…Weekly oral iron therapy has been introduced as an alternative to the daily iron regimen. Objective: To compare mean hemoglobin and hematocrit in non-anemic pregnant females receiving daily oral iron versus weekly iron supplements in third trimester of pregnancy. …”
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The use of wheatgrass (<i>Thinopyrum intermedium</i>) in breeding by I. V. Pototskaya, V. P. Shamanin, A. N. Aydarov, A. I. Morgounov

“…However, in the 1980s in the United States wheatgrass was selected from among perennial plant species as having promise for domestication and the development of dual-purpose varieties for grain (as an alternative to perennial wheat) and hay. The result of this work was the creation of the wheatgrass varieties Kernza (The Land Institute, Kansas) and MN-Clearwater (University of Minnesota, Minnesota). …”
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Formulation Design and Cell Cytotoxicity of Curcumin-Loaded Liposomal Solid Gels for Anti-Hepatitis C Virus by Helmy Yusuf, Erlyn K. D. D. Novitasari, Ni L. W. Purnami, Adhe W. Mahbub, Retno Sari, Dwi Setyawan

“…The CUR-loaded liposomal solid gels exhibited the potential and offered an alternative dosage form to improve the therapeutic efficacy of curcumin as an anti-HCV.…”
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A Systematic Review of the Strength, Durability, and Microstructure Properties of Concrete Incorporating Glass Powder by Oualid Semmana, Mohammed Ali M. Rihan, Zakaria M. Barrie, Chukwuemeka Daniel, Tareg Abdalla Abdalla

“…ABSTRACT Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials worldwide; its primary component, cement, contributes substantially to natural resource depletion and greenhouse gas emissions. Alternative materials are being explored to mitigate these impacts and reduce concrete's environmental footprint. …”
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Impact of Wildfire Smoke Events on Indoor Air Quality and Evaluation of a Low-cost Filtration Method by Nathaniel W. May, Clara Dixon, Daniel A. Jaffe

“…A low-cost PM2.5 filtration method consisting of a Minimum Efficiency Rating Value-13 (MERV-13) filter attached to a box fan is evaluated as an alternative for improving IAQ during wildland fire smoke events. …”
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Isolation, Morphological and Biochemical Characterization of Culturable Endophytic Microflora in Paris polyphylla Sm. from Nepal by Rashal Shakya, Samriddhi Bhochhibhoya, Sanchit Regmi, Rabin Pokhrel, Aanande Ghalan, Tara Shrestha, Bishnu Maya KC, Dhurva Prasad Gauchan

“…The findings hint that these endophytic microorganisms could be a viable alternative for producing secondary metabolites, aiding in the conservation and medicinal use of the vulnerable P. polyphylla. …”
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Balance rehabilitation with a virtual reality protocol for patients with hereditary spastic paraplegia: Protocol for a clinical trial. by Bianca Simone Zeigelboim, Maria Renata José, Geslaine Janaina Bueno Dos Santos, Maria Izabel Rodrigues Severiano, Hélio Afonso Ghizoni Teive, José Stechman-Neto, Rosane Sampaio Santos, Cristiano Miranda de Araújo, Bianca Lopes Cavalcante-Leão

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The study will determine whether a vestibular rehabilitation program with the Nintendo Wii® involving virtual reality can reduce the progressive effect of hereditary spastic paraplegia and serve as an alternative treatment option that is accessible and inexpensive. …”
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A numerical simulation study of hydrogen-air mixture combustion in a closed chamber at low initial pressure by Oleh Tryfonov, Olga Shypul, Vadym Garin, Vitalii Myntiuk, Denys Tkachenko

“…In conclusion, the validated model emphasizes the potential of green hydrogen-based fuels as eco-friendly alternatives for energy-intensive industrial processes, thereby advancing climate-neutral manufacturing. …”
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A Case of Severe Cushing Syndrome due to Metastatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treated With Osilodrostat by Kathleen R. Ruddiman, DO, Catherine E. Price, MD, ECNU, FACE, Alexander K. Bonnecaze, MD

“…Background/Objective: Osilodrostat used with block-and-replace dosing regimen is an off-label alternative to traditional management of Cushing syndrome due to adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). …”
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The Explanation of Urban System Transformations in the Tehran\'s megalopolis region by Hosein Khorashadi Zadeh, Mohammad Solimani mehranjani, Simin Tavallaei, Reza kheyroddin, Ghahraman Abdoli

“…One of the strategic implications of this is that the future issue of the Tehran's megalopolis region is to be more focused on the peripheral population poles and the improvement of the level of performance of the city itself in order to accept transnational functions and create alternatives and opportunities for roles and the tasks that will be assigned to them in the future. …”
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Quince Powder Increases Antioxidant Activity and Probiotic Survival in Yoghurt by Şenay Burak Çınar, Gülfem Ünal, Gülşah Çalışkan Koç, Safiye Nur Dirim, Ayşe Sibel Akalın

“…This innovation has the potential to provide consumers with a tasty alternative, while at the same time increasing the intake of health-promoting ingredients. …”
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A study of Filipina migrant workers’ subjective health in Hong Kong and an assessment of eight scoring methods for the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) by Tim F. Liao, Rebecca Yiqing Gan

“…However, few studies systematically assessed relative performance of alternative scoring methods against the US-based method, our main objective in this paper. …”
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A parallel bioreactor strategy to rapidly determine growth-coupling relationships for bioproduction: a mevalonate case study by Alec Banner, Joseph Webb, Nigel Scrutton

“…Abstract Background The climate crisis and depleting fossil fuel reserves have led to a drive for ‘green’ alternatives to the way we manufacture chemicals, and the formation of a bioeconomy that reduces our reliance on petrochemical-based feedstocks. …”
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Flapless and Conjunctiva-Sparing Technique for Transscleral Fixation of Intraocular Lens to Correct Refractive Errors in Eyes without Adequate Capsular Support by Wei Lou, Ziang Chen, Yang Huang, Haiying Jin

“…The present technique can serve as an alternative approach for transscleral IOL fixation and refractive correction in eyes with compromised capsular support, ensuring the stability of IOLs and reasonable IOL power calculation accuracy.…”
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Starch metabolism in potato <i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L. by E. M. Sergeeva, K. T. Larichev, E. A. Salina, A. V. Kochetov

“…Several issues remain obscure: the roles of enzyme isoforms and different regulatory factors in tissues at various plant developmental stages and under different environmental conditions; alternative enzymatic processes; targeting and transport proteins. …”
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Fatty Acid Contents and Stability of Oyster Nut Oil (Telfairia pedata) Compared to Flaxseed and Sunflower Oil by Emmanuel Mwakasege, Anna Treydte, Otmar Hoeglinger, Neema Kassim, Edna Makule

“…Hence, the fatty acid contents in oyster nuts should be consumed in other alternative forms such as flour and roasted kernels rather than its oil when in nonrefined form. …”
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LEBIH DARI SEKADAR TREN: PENGARUH FOMO (FEAR OF MISSING OUT), PERBANDINGAN SOSIAL, DAN MATERIALISME PADA PERILAKU BUY NOW PAY LATER GEN Z by I Gusti Ayu Tara Laksemiyasa Ditha, I Gusti Ngurah Ary Wiwekananda, Ni Komang Ayu Diah Ambalika

“…The study concludes that BNPL is a payment alternative driven by social pressures. Its implications include the need for regulations to manage BNPL responsibly and business opportunities to leverage this trend.…”
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Major individual and regional variations in unit entrainment by oscillations of different frequencies by Mohamed Badawy, Ian T. Kim, Alon Amir, Mohammad M. Herzallah, Luisa F. Gomez-Alatorre, Drew B. Headley, Denis Paré

“…Based on these findings, some might infer that oscillations play a minor role or that different oscillatory patterns can support the same functions. Alternatively, the oscillations critical to brain function could be those not investigated here, namely those arising transiently in response to specific task variables or contexts. …”
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