Physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Citrus macroptera peel pectin extracted by different methods and its impact on nutritional quality of strawberry jam during long-term... by Robin Sarkar, Mukta Roy, Mahabub Alam, Animesh Sarkar, Abdullah A. Alarfaj, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Mohammad Javed Ansari

“…Functional properties, including water holding capacity (WHC), oil holding capacity (OHC), and swelling capacity (SC), varied across methods, with MAE-600 W showing superior performance. …”
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Relieving Effect of <i>Artemisia ordosica Krasch</i> Extract on DSS-Induced Colitis by Regulating Immunity, Antioxidant Function, Gut Microbiota, and Bile Acid Metabolism in Mice by Min Jiang, Xuekai Zhang, Xiao Jin, Binlin Shi, Yuanqing Xu, Zheqi Wang

“…The in vitro antioxidant activity of AOE was evaluated by assessing its iron reduction capacity and scavenging capacity towards 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and hydroxyl radicals (·OH). …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Structural Characteristics and in Vitro Biological Activities of Polysaccharides from Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and Those from Shiitake Mushroom... by XU Mengyue, TIAN Xin, WANG Junke, WU Aoxue, ZOU Zhiyi, WU Jiahui, WANG Hongbo

“…Their water solubility and water-holding capacity were compared, and their antioxidant, hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities in vitro were evaluated comprehensively. …”
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Characterization of Avocado (<i>Persea americana</i> Mill) Seed Extract from the Variety Semil 34 Cultivated in the Dominican Republic by Ramon Sanchez-Rosario, Luis Castillo, Alejandra Féliz-Jiménez, Sebastián Vargas, Ramón Pérez-Romero, Mónica Aquino, Maha T. Abutokaikah

“…However, the extract’s antioxidant capacity was found to be sensitive to pH changes, suggesting the need for stabilization when used in acidic or basic food matrices. …”
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Growth performance, intestinal health, and non-specific immunity were significantly affected by feeding different compound lactic acid bacteria supplementation in sea urchin (Stron... by Yuntian Zhang, Yuntian Zhang, Rongwei Zhang, Rongwei Zhang, Yi Chen, Yi Chen, Zhixu Guo, Zhixu Guo, Xiangyu Meng, Xiangyu Meng, Yuzhe Han, Yuzhe Han, Xiaoran Zhao, Xiaoran Zhao, Tongjun Ren, Tongjun Ren

“…A 50-day feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with different levels of compound lactic acid bacteria on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, intestinal microbiota composition, and immunity of the Strongylocentrotus intermedius. …”
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Dietary γ-Aminobutyric Acid Promotes Growth and Immune System Performance and Improves Erythropoiesis and Angiogenesis in Gibel Carp (<i>Carassius auratus gibelio</i>) by Xinlan Bai, Lu Zhang, Hualiang Liang, Dongyu Huang, Mingchun Ren, Haifeng Mi

“…In conclusion, dietary GABA supplementation can boost growth performance, enhance the immune system, and increase oxygen-carrying capacity in Gibel carp.…”
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Effect of 3D Metal on Electrochemical Properties of Sodium Intercalation Cathode P2-NaxMe1/3Mn2/3O2 (M = Co, Ni, or Fe) by Nam Pham Phuong Le, Nguyen Le Thanh Huynh, An Le Bao Phan, Dieu Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Trang Thi Thu Nguyen, Hoang Van Nguyen, Xujian Cui, Akhil Garg, Phung My Loan Le, Man Van Tran

“…Both NaxCo1/3Mn2/3O2 and NaxFe1/3Mn2/3O2 provided a high specific capacity of above 140 mAh·g−1; however, the former showed better cycling performance with 83% capacity retention after 50 cycles at C/10 and high rate capability. …”
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Resveratrol enhances post-injury muscle regeneration by regulating antioxidant and mitochondrial biogenesis by Xiaoli Qin, Wenjing Niu, Kai Zhao, Yawen Luo, Wenfang Wang, Yang He, Fuyu Yang, Binghai Cao, Min Du, Huawei Su

“…Furthermore, RES enhanced antioxidant capacity via the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP-1)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway, as indicated by elevated activities of total antioxidant capacity, Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), and superoxidase dismutase (SOD). …”
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Applying the Dempster–Shafer Fusion Theory to Combine Independent Land-Use Maps: A Case Study on the Mapping of Oil Palm Plantations in Sumatra, Indonesia by Carl Bethuel, Damien Arvor, Thomas Corpetti, Julia Hélie, Adrià Descals, David Gaveau, Cécile Chéron-Bessou, Jérémie Gignoux, Samuel Corgne

“…Our results showed that the DST decision map achieved significantly higher accuracy (Kappa = 0.78) than the most accurate input product (Kappa = 0.724). …”
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Effect of ozonation on the phytochemicals of black seed oil and its anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-neoplastic activities in vitro by Aisha M. H. Al-Rajhi, Tarek M. Abdelghany, Mohammed S. Almuhayawi, Mohammed H. Alruhaili, Amna A. Saddiq, Afra M. Baghdadi, Soad K. Al Jaouni, Hibah M. Albasri, Moayad S. Waznah, Faisal A. Alraddadi, Samy Selim

“…Besides, antioxidant effects, anti-inflammatory capacity, and antineoplastic function versus HCT cells were assessed. …”
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Bioactive Compounds from Propolis on Bone Homeostasis: A Narrative Review by Vanessa Bertolucci, André Felipe Ninomiya, Giovanna Barbarini Longato, Luisa Oliveira Kaneko, Nilson Nonose, Pedro Paulo Menezes Scariot, Leonardo Henrique Dalcheco Messias

“…These pathways influence the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-β/receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-β ligand/osteoprotegerin system, fostering bone cell differentiation. …”
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Influence of the moisture and ash content in flue gases on the performance of adsorption processes using activated carbons to capture the CO2 for reuse in greenhouses by R. López Pastor, M.G. Pinna-Hernández, J.A. Sánchez Molina, F.G. Acién Fernández

“…The results show that the inlet flow had no effect on the adsorption capacity but that there was a reduction in the adsorption capacity at the higher humidity and ash content levels studied, of 10.5 % and 21 %, respectively. …”
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Comparison of Fecal Calprotectin Methods for Predicting Relapse of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Saranya Kittanakom, Md. Sharif Shajib, Kristine Garvie, Joceline Turner, Dan Brooks, Sufian Odeh, Robert Issenman, V. Tony Chetty, Joseph Macri, Waliul I. Khan

“…The agreement with PhiCal Calprotectin-EIA was 100% and 78.6% for Bühlmann (95% CI, 87.5–100; Kappa: 1) and EliA-Calprotectin (95% CI, 60.5–89.8; Kappa: 0.32), respectively, and 63.6% between Bühlmann and EliA-Calprotectin (95% CI, 46.6–77.8; Kappa: 0.16). …”
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Clinico-dermoscopic and Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Skin, Soft Tissue and Appendageal Tumours of Skin: A Cross-sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital by Saika Reyaz, Shagufta Rather, Sheikh Bilal, Taiba Trumboo, Mateen Hussain

“…A good agreement between dermoscopic and clinical diagnosis was found (Cohen's Kappa = 0.879) and between dermoscopic and histopathological diagnosis was also found (Cohen's Kappa = 0.789). …”
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Agreement between 2D Visual- and 3D Motion Capture-based Assessment of Foot Strike Pattern by Haruhiko Goto, Toshinao Kamikubo, Ryota Yamamoto, Toshiharu Tsutsui, Suguru Torii

“…In contrast, an assessment of the three types: FFS, MFS, and RFS, revealed relatively low kappa values (κ = 0.58--0.71). Kappa values within the NRFS category, which includes MFS and FFS, ranged from fair to slight (κ = 0.08--0.33)…”
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TCR-engaging scaffolds selectively expand antigen-specific T-cells with a favorable phenotype for adoptive cell therapy by Marco Donia, Özcan Met, Julie Westerlin Kjeldsen, Sine Reker Hadrup, Inge Marie Svane, Arianna Draghi, Anders Handrup Kverneland, Christina Heeke, Siri Amanda Tvingsholm, Marcus Svensson Frej, Vibeke Mindahl Rafa, Ulla Kring Hansen, Maria Ormhøj, Alexander Tyron, Agnete W P Jensen, Mohammad Kadivar, Amalie Kai Bentzen, Kamilla K Munk, Gitte N Aasbjerg, Jeppe S H Ternander, Tripti Tamhane, Christian Schmess, Samuel A. Funt, Søren Nyboe Jakobsen

“…Successful ACT relies on ex vivo expansion of large numbers of desired T-cells with strong cytotoxic capacity and in vivo persistence, which constitutes the greatest challenge to current ACT strategies. …”
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PERSPECTIVES OF MODERNIZATION OF WIRE MILL OF HOT ROLLING 150 AT RUP “BMZ” by A. V. Gontarj, S. A. Lashkevich, O. M. Kirilenko

“…The offered modernization of the mill presumes the increase of capacity of the small-sort wire mill of hot milling 150 approximately till 40% at reduction of cost of the produced on it rolled wire by 15%, that will allow in future as well to grow the volumes of hardware production.…”
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Research and Application of Testing Technology of Cloud Computing Database by Hongfei Qiu, Xianxu Li, Chunguang Huang

“…The infrastructure of database products was briefly introduced.Aiming at the performance of cloud computing database under the workload of business type,testing technology standard of cloud computing database was especially analyzed,and the evaluate and assessment methods of capacity of cloud computing database was expatiated.…”
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Lung Function in Preteenaged Canadian School Children: Comparison with Two Standard Prediction Equations and Examination of the Effect of Weight by Judith A Leech, Sheryl Bartlett, Michael Walker, Mark Raizenne

“…OBJECTIVES: To compare prediction curves for forced vital capacity (FVC) in children from a large population sample with the standard prediction curves currently in clinical use. …”
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF INTRODUCTION OF THE SYSTEM OF THE SLAG LEVEL CONTROL ON ARC ELECTRIC STEEL­SMELTING FURNACES OF OAO «BMZ» by A. P. Bondarjkov, A. I. Rozhkov, A. Yu. Tihov

“…It is shown that foamed slag in arc electric steel-making furnaces provides decrease of powerand material-capacity of melting, increases the speed of steel melting due to more stable burning of electric arcs and enlargement of portion of the heat energy transferred to the bath.…”
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