Optimization of Flaxseed Meal Protein Extraction Process and Study of Protein Structure and Functional Properties by Tingting LUO, Jingjing LI, Haiyue HU, Yajun HE, Yuzhuo LI, Lingxuan ZHAO, Lina WANG, Chen YANG, Jianming WANG

“…The extraction process of FPI was optimized through single-factor and response surface methodology experiments. The structure of FPI was characterized, and the functional properties of FPI was analyzed. …”
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Psychological interventions for chronic non-specific low back pain: protocol of a systematic review with network meta-analysis by Lingxiao Chen, Jill Hayden, Manuela Ferreira, Emma Ho, Milena Simic, Claire Ashton-James, Josielli Comachio, Paulo Ferreira

“…We will conduct a random-effects NMA using a frequentist approach to estimate relative effects for all comparisons between treatments and rank treatments according to the mean rank and surface under the cumulative ranking curve values. …”
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Study of Interactions Between Individual Phenolics of Aronia with Barley Beta-Glucan by Lidija Jakobek, Petra Matić, Jozo Ištuk, Andrew R. Barron

“…In conclusion, aronia phenolics interacted with beta-glucan by adsorbing onto its surface, and the novel modeling developed by our team was helpful in the interpretation of this process. …”
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Perceptual responses of (sports-)clothing-body interaction simulating pre- and post-purchase experience by Julia Wilfling, George Havenith, Margherita Raccuglia, Simon Hodder

“…Hence, moisture on the skin provoked through running influences comfort characteristics as well as the perception on haptic cues in t-shirts. Especially surface related haptic characteristics e.g., roughness and smoothness, are reduced.   …”
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Optimizing bioethanol production from sweet sorghum stem juice under very high gravity fermentation and temperature stress conditions by Phon Thatiyamanee, Pattana Laopaiboon, Lakkana Laopaiboon

“…This study optimized ethanol production from sweet sorghum stem juice (SSJ) by Saccharomyces cerevisiae NP01 under very high gravity (VHG) fermentation in 500-mL air–locked flasks at 30 °C. Response surface methodology based on a Box-Behnken design was employed to optimize initial sugar (267 g/L), urea (3.24 g/L), and cell concentration (1.32 × 108 cells/mL) for maximization of ethanol concentration (PE), productivity (QP), and sugar consumption (%SC). …”
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Effects of initial soil moisture on rill erodibility and critical shear stress factors in the WEPP model across diverse soil types by Fikret Ari, Selen Deviren Saygin, Cagla Temiz, Sefika Arslan, Mehmet Altay Unal, Gunay Erpul, Dennis C. Flanagan

“…Through laboratory experiments employing a small V-shaped rill channel, we investigated rill erodibility (Kr) and critical hydraulic shear stress (τcr), under three soil moisture scenarios: initially dry, saturated, and drainage, with incremental surface inflow rates. Additionally, we examined the efficiency of soil cohesion obtained from an Automated Soil Cohesion Measurement Apparatus in predicting Kr and τcr across various soil textures. …”
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Study on Change of Landscape Pattern Characteristics of Comprehensive Land Improvement Based on Optimal Spatial Scale by Baoping Feng, Hui Yang, Yarong Ren, Shanshan Zheng, Genxiang Feng, Yuwei Huang

“…This scale can reflect the spatial variability of the landscape pattern in the study area and is the most suitable analysis range. (3) The fragmentation degree of paddy fields as landscape matrix decreased and the landscape dominance degree increased in the comprehensive land improvement; the degree of fragmentation of irrigated land and agricultural land for facilities increased, the aggregation of land for construction increased, the dominance degree of the pond surface decreased, and the overall landscape diversity of each mosaic decreased; the landscape heterogeneity of ditches, rural roads, forest and grassland corridors was weakened, and the ecosystem service function was weakened. (4) The trend of increased fragmentation, simplification of landscape types, and decreased diversity presented by the landscape pattern clearly indicates that the landscape pattern of the study area has been seriously damaged to some extent under the influence of human activities. …”
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Nano-Hydroxyapatite Gel and Its Effects on Remineralization of Artificial Carious Lesions by Apa Juntavee, Niwut Juntavee, Ainaj Nuñez Sinagpulo

“…One untreated (NT) group was left as control. The hardness of the surface was evaluated before, during, and after remineralization. …”
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A liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry method for separation and identification of hemoglobin variant subunits with mass shifts less than 1 Da by Ainslie Chen, Ryan M. Aquino, Hector A. Vidal, Carolyn V. Wong, Ruben Y. Luo

“…A common issue with conventional methods for identifying Hb variants is their subpar ability to provide structural breakdowns of the variants. Reports have surfaced of high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS) methods that improve on traditional methods; however, ambiguities may arise without separation of Hb subunits prior to HR-MS analysis. …”
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LysR-Type Transcriptional Regulator VirR Responds to Temperature and pH and Directly Activates the Transcription of virS-Containing Operon in Rhodococcus equi by Tsutomu Kakuda, Takashi Sato, Mari Takuhara, Hirofumi Hagiuda, Yasunori Suzuki

“…Virulent strains of R. equi possess a virulence-associated plasmid, which encodes a 15- to 17-kDa surface protein called virulence-associated protein A (VapA). …”
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Kinematic runoff and erosion model efficiency assessment for hydrological simulation of semi-arid watersheds by S.M. Tajbakhsh, H. Memarian, M. Sobhani, A.H. Aghakhani Afshar

“…The K2 model relies on the kinematic wave approach to route surface flow. The drainage network and planes are discretized to represent the watershed. …”
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Physicochemical Characterization of Mining Waste from the Betare-Oya Gold Area (East Cameroon) and an Adsorption Test by Sabga Smectite (North-West Cameroon) by Mambou Ngueyep Luc Leroy, Mache Jacques Richard, Ayiwouo Ngounouno Mouhamed, Takougang Kingni Sifeu, Abende Sayom Reynolds Yvan, Roukaiyatou Said

“…This paper, firstly, characterizes the mining waste of the Betare-Oya gold area (East Cameroon). Surface waters are sampled and characterized physically (pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, and suspended solids) and chemically by the determination of trace metals (Cu, Zn, Ni, Mn, Fe, Cr, As, and Pb). …”
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Studying the impact of chitosan salicylaldehyde/schiff base/CuFe2O4 in PC3 cells via theoretical studies and inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling by Ghada H. Elsayed, Asmaa M. Fahim

“…Abstract In this elucidation, the nucleophilic attack of salicyladehyde with chitosan, which was obtained from the shrimp shell, afforded the cellulose aldehyde (Schiff base), and then the dispersion of CuFe2O4 on the surface of cellulose aldehyde gave the novel nanomaterial of bimetallic oxide, which was confirmed through spectral analysis such as FT-IR, NMR, SEM, and XRD analysis. …”
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Synthesis and Properties of a Polymer-Modified Material for Thin Spray-On Liners in Mine Roadways by Lianjun Chen, Xuekai Jiang, Zhaoxia Liu, Xiangfei Cui, Guoming Liu, Zhi Zhou, Qizheng Dong

“…By observing the morphologies of the materials’ bonding surfaces and comparing the factors influencing bonding strength between both dry and wet walls, it was uncovered that the adhesive property of cement-based sealing materials was mainly affected by the water-cement ratio. …”
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A review of the application of CIELAB colour systems for the development of gold and silver nano-enabled colorimetric assays for the detection of chromium by Sindisiwe Fortunate Shange, Phumlane Selby Mdluli, Nirmala Deenadayalu

“…One of the greatest notable characteristics of gold and silver nanoparticles is a phenomenon known as the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). Due to their fundamental optical characteristics, well-spaced colloidal solutions of gold nanoparticles and silver nanoparticles exhibit higher extinction coefficients and a distinct colour in the visible portion of the spectrum than aggregated samples. …”
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Effects of Real-Time High Temperature and Loading Rate on Deformation and Strength Behavior of Granite by YiFeng Zhang, Fan Zhang, Ke Yang, ZhengYu Cai

“…The effects of real-time high temperature and loading rate on the uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus of granite were studied, and the microscopic morphology of the fracture surface was analyzed. The results show that the uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus of granite increase first and then decrease with the increase of temperature. …”
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Suppression of the Karman vortex behind a circular cylinder by ON-OFF control using the pressure gradient by Yusho ISHIKAWA, Itsuro HONDA, Takao SATO

“…To solve these problems, we propose a method of preventing the occurrence of vortices by controlling at the moment of separation by feedback the pressure gradient on the surface of the bluff body near the separation point. …”
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In vitro multiplication and phytochemical evaluation of Apios americana Medik for enhanced production of the staple food and tissues with versatile bioactivities. by Okello, Denis, Gang, Roggers, Rahmat, Endang, Yang, Sungyu, Ban, Yeongjun, Chung, Yuseong, Lee, Jun, Kang, Youngmin

“…QL medium fortified with 1.0 mg/L indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) demonstrated the highest root number (2.80 ± 0.30), length (85.80 ± 7.49 mm), and surface area (10.40 ± 0.82 cm2) in regenerated A. …”
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Impact of Agro-forestry on Soil Conservation in Kayonza Subcounty: A Case Study of Rutendere Parish. by Ayebale, Anxious

“…It also revealed the reality of agroforestry as a common practice in Rutendere Parish and other economic activities responsible for soil degradation Rutendere parish as obtained from three hundred and twenty respondents indicated that where agroforestry as a soil conservation technique was not commonly practiced, the area was exposed to wearing of land surface by erosion, soil quality depreciation, loss of nutrient-rich top layer, the soil degraded and low agricultural productivity However agricultural productivity was high where agroforestry and other soil conservation practices such as mulching, cover cropping, and terracing were commonly practiced in Rutendere Parish Kayonza Sub-County. …”
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University Lecturers and Students Could Help in Community Education About SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Uganda. by Echoru, Isaac, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Usman, Ibe Michael, Mukenya Mutuku, Irene, Ssebuufu4, Robinson, Decanar Ajambo, Patricia, Ssempijja, Fred, Mujinya, Regan, Matama, Kevin, Musoke, Grace Henry, Tiyo Ayikobua, Emmanuel, Ninsiima, Herbert Izo, Dare, Samuel Sunday, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Eriya Bukenya, Edmund, Keyune Nambatya, Grace, Ewan, MacLeod, Welburn, Susan Christina

“…Knowledge of participants on transmission of COVID-19 was highest in the order of cough drops > contaminated surfaces > person-to-person contact > asymptomatic persons > airborne > zoonotic with no significant differences among lecturers and students. …”
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