Evaluation of the Inclusion of the Seaweed <i>Ulva lactuca</i> Produced in an Integrated System with Biofloc in the Diet of Juvenile Tilapia <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> by Andrezza Carvalho, Larissa Müller, Victor Rosas, Marcelo Borges Tesser, Juliane Ventura-Lima, Gamze Turan, Marcelo Pias, Luís H. Poersch

“…Macroalgae biomass produced in integrated biofloc systems can become a high-quality nutritional product to replace ingredients in the diet of tilapia. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different concentrations of <i>Ulva lactuca</i> on the performance and antioxidant capacity of Nile tilapia. …”
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Environmental impact of waste-derived geopolymer composites: heavy metal leaching and risk assessment by Kamila Mizerna, Anna Król, Elżbieta Janowska-Renkas, Agnieszka Kaliciak-Kownacka

“…The study demonstrated that the leaching process was primarily controlled by dissolution and diffusion; however, for Ba and Mo, depletion of available ions for leaching was also observed. …”
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Multi-Scale Mechanics of Cryopreserved Human Arterial Allografts Across a Six-Month Period by Gergely Imre Kovács, László Hidi, Evelin Forró, Dóra Haluszka, Dániel Sándor Veres, Gergő Péter Gyurok, Andrea Kőszegi, Attila Fintha, Miklós Kellermayer, Péter Sótonyi

“…Cryopreserved vascular allografts offer a suitable alternative to replace an infected vessel or a section of a synthetic graft. …”
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Assessing the Therapeutic Effect of 630 nm Light-Emitting Diodes Irradiation on the Recovery of Exercise-Induced Hand Muscle Fatigue with Surface Electromyogram by Dandan Yang, Xiaoying Wu, Wensheng Hou, Xiaolin Zheng, Jun Zheng, Yingtao Jiang

“…Our preliminary results also suggest that ARV and FD are potential replacements of biochemical markers to assess the effects of LEDT on muscle fatigue.…”
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The impact of dimethylformamide on the synthesis of graphene quantum dots derived from graphene oxide by Khuong T. Truong, Thach H. Pham, Khai V. Tran

“…However, enhancing the control over the size, surface chemistry, and optical properties of GQDs remains a significant challenge. …”
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Assessment of the current status of the exhaust gas treatment systems of some factories in Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone, Da Nang City, Vietnam by Nguyen Phuoc Quy An, Nguyen Dinh Huan, Vo Diep Ngoc Khoi

“…The recommended improvements for each factory are as follows: (1) Paper manufacturing factory: Upgrade to a larger dust treatment cyclone (1.2m x 4.8m) to improve dust control. (2) Cement manufacturing factory: Install a misting system around the plant to minimize airborne dust in the surrounding environment. (3) Stainless steel utensil manufacturing factory: Increase the chimney height to enhance exhaust gas dispersion. (4) Industrial equipment manufacturing factory: Implement measures to collect exhaust gases generated in production areas. (5) Toy and light bulb manufacturing factory: Replace the current water dust suppression tank with a dust collector (gas washing) system that includes a water bubble-containing disk to increase processing efficiency.…”
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A successful remote patient monitoring program for diabetes by Katlyn Sawyer, David Saxon, David Saxon, Richard Zane, Hemali Patel, Michael McDermott, Vatsala Singh, Helen M. Lawler

“…Overall, our results demonstrate that RPM is an effective care model for improving glycemic control in patients with diabetes.…”
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Effects of dietary pectin on protein digestion and metabolism in growing rats by Tatjana PIRMAN, Philippe PATUREAU MIRAND, Andrej OREŠNIK, Janez SALOBIR

“…In the experimental diet 96 g of wheat starch was replaced by 80 g of citrus pectin and 16 g of vegetable oil. …”
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A Preclinical Investigation of Estrogenic Bone Protection in a Hypertensive Rat Model Under Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy by Lucas Streckwall, Germán A. Colareda, Daiana Escudero, Romina G. Diaz, Juan M. Fernández

“…The goal of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is to align an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity by suppressing endogenous sex hormones and replacing them with those consistent with their gender. …”
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The Impact of Cattle Grazing on Shrub Biomass: A Review on Temperate Ecosystems by Dimitrios Oikonomou, Maria Yiakoulaki, Yannis Kazoglou, Michael Vrahnakis, Gavriil Xanthopoulos

“…Cattle grazing is particularly important to natural and semi-natural ecosystems, having often replaced grazing by smaller domestic ruminants such as goats and sheep. …”
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Efficacy of Larimichthys crocea TASOR protein-derived peptide FAM286 against Staphylococcus aureus by Ritian Jin, Guanglei Wei, Rong Lin, Wenfeng Lin, Jude Juventus Aweya, Duo Liang, Wuyin Weng, Shen Yang

“…Antimicrobial peptides, as emerging antimicrobial agents, are gradually replacing traditional agents due to their highly effective and safe antimicrobial activity. …”
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Former Food and Agro-Industrial By-Products in Dairy Cow Diets: Effects on Milk Quality and Cheese Production by Ludovica Maria Eugenia Mammi, Francesca Ghiaccio, Elisa Benini, Carla Giuditta Vecchiato, Isa Fusaro, Giovanni Buonaiuto, Damiano Cavallini, Alberto Palmonari, Giorgia Canestrari, Riccardo Colleluori, Andrea Formigoni

“…A double crossover design was set up with 84 Holstein cows, alternating a control diet and a circular one. In the circular diet, traditional feeds were partially replaced with 4 kg/d WDGS and 3 kg/d FFP. …”
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Poultry by-product meal in diets for farmed Atlantic salmon supports high growth performance, fish welfare and fillet quality under commercial-like field conditions by Linn Haug Eide, Julia Formanowicz, Marte Røsvik, Raoul V. Kuiper, Ole Bendik Dale, Brankica Djordjevic, Margareth Øverland

“…A commercial-like field experiment was conducted with 435,000 Atlantic salmon fed one of three diets: A commercial-like control diet based on conventional protein sources, and two test diets where poultry by-product meal replaced 5 % and 10 % of the crude protein content, respectively. …”
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Geothermal favourability in data-scarce regions: incorporating physical and socio-economic factors into a modified Play fairway approach, southwestern Yukon, Canada by F. M. Chapman, M. M. Miranda, S. Sternbergh, R. Soucy La Roche, J. Raymond

“…Abstract Geothermal energy could be used to reduce or replace diesel for heating in remote northern communities. …”
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Characterization of Adult and Pediatric Healthcare-Associated and Community-Associated Clostridioides difficile Infections, Canada, 2015–2022 by Tim Du, Anada Silva, Kelly B. Choi, Cassandra Lybeck, George R. Golding, Romeo Hizon, Sean Ahmed, Nicole Anderson, Suzanne Bakai-Anderson, Blanda Chow, Ian Davis, Meghan Engbretson, Gerald A. Evans, Charles Frenette, Matthew Garrod, Jennie Johnstone, Kevin C. Katz, Pamela Kibsey, Joanne M. Langley, Jenine Leal, Jenna Leamon, Bonita E. Lee, Diane Lee, Yves Longtin, Dominik Mertz, Jessica Minion, Ericka Oates, Michelle Science, Jocelyn A. Srigley, Kathryn N. Suh, Nisha Thampi, Reena Titoria, Kristen Versluys, Alice Wong, Jeannette L. Comeau, Susy S. Hota

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Fault Types and Diagnostic Methods of Manipulator Robots: A Review by Yuepeng Zhang, Jun Wu, Bo Gao, Linzhong Xia, Chen Lu, Hui Wang, Guangzhong Cao

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U-Net-based VGG19 model for improved facial expression recognition by Xiaohu ZHAO, Jingyi ZHANG, Mingzhi JIAO, Lixun XIE, Lanfei WANG, Weiqing SUN, Di ZHANG

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Assessing the performance, egg quality, serum analysis, heavy metals and essential trace metals accumulation in laying hen eggs and tissues fed black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens... by Samiullah Khan, Xiaoli Shi, Renlian Cai, Shuai Zhao, Xialin Li, Ibrar Muhammad Khan, Zhiyong Yin, Hongpei Lu, Mian Gul Hilal, Ren Yi, Yonggui Wu, Jianjun Guo

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Comparing efficacy cognitive behavioral therapy & motivational interviewing on adherence to treatment in elderly with diabetes living in nursing homes and living at home by Mahsa Hadizadeh, javad khalatbari, Hasan Ahadi

“…Sampling method was Convenience Sampling. 75 people were selected and replaced in 5 groups of 15 people (60 people in 4 experimental groups and 15 people in a control group). …”
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Impaired systemic tetrahydrobiopterin bioavailability and increased dihydrobiopterin in adult falciparum malaria: association with disease severity, impaired microvascular function... by Tsin W Yeo, Daniel A Lampah, Enny Kenangalem, Emiliana Tjitra, Ric N Price, J Brice Weinberg, Keith Hyland, Donald L Granger, Nicholas M Anstey

“…Depending on BH₄ availability, NOS oscillates between NO synthase and NADPH oxidase: as the BH₄/BH₂ ratio decreases, NO production falls and is replaced by superoxide. In African children and Asian adults with severe malaria, NO bioavailability decreases and plasma phenylalanine increases, together suggesting possible BH₄ deficiency. …”
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