Study on optimizing technology and physicochemical properties of coix bran dietary fiber prepared by enzymatic method by LIN Tinglong, ZOU Lan, PAN Xiaowei, LIU Yuanjing

“…<b>Results:</b> The optimal extraction parameters of dietary fiber were as follows: solid-liquid ratio was 1∶10 (g/mL), the amount of amylase and alcalase was 100 U/g, respectively, and the extraction rate was up to 84.39%. …”
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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

“…No differences were found between the dietary groups for growth performance, mortality, feed conversion ratio, gut histology or fillet quality parameters such as gaping, firmness, colour or fatty acid composition. …”
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Histological and Metabolic State of Dams Suckling Small Litter or MSG-Treated Pups by Claudia Regina Capriglioni Cancian, Nayara Carvalho Leite, Elisangela Gueiber Montes, Stefani Valeria Fisher, Leticia Waselcoski, Emily Caroline Lopes Stal, Renata Zanardini Christoforo, Sabrina Grassiolli

“…SL Dams and MSG Dams present similar responses to offspring manipulation during lactation, resulting in changes in metabolic parameters. These alterations were associated with higher fat accumulation in BAT and changes in milk composition only in SL Dams.…”
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A Review of the Impact of Climatic Factors on the Performance of Oxidation Pond (OP) and Its Linkage to the Circular Economy by Kundan Samal, Satya Ranjan Samal, Soumyaranjan Senapati, Alok Kumar Panda, Narala Gangadhara Reddy

“…However, the performance of OPs can be shaped by multiple climatic parameters, incorporating sunlight, temperature, wind, precipitation, evaporation and seasonal variation. …”
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Combined Effects of MAP and Postharvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Quality Attributes of Dill (Anethum graveolens L.) Bunches during Storage by Mehmet Ali Koyuncu, Derya Erbaş, Cemile Ebru Onursal, Tuba Seçmen, Atakan Güneyli

“…After cold storage, dill leaves were kept at 10 ºC and 55-60% RH for 2 days to simulate commercial practice (shelf life), and analyzed for same quality parameters performed during cold storage. Weight loss, color, respiration rate, gas composition in package, soluble solids content (SSC) and ascorbic acid content were determined initially and at 5 dayintervals. …”
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Distribution of trace and toxic element monitoring in soil samples from the lesser Himalayan region of India, pollution indices and source identification by Mahesh Tiwari, Tejas Rathod, Sanjay Kumar Sahu, Rahul Bhangare, Ajmal Yousuf, Vandana Pulhani

“…Principal component analysis (PCA) attributed these elemental variations to both natural soil composition and human influences. The study not only provided optimized analytical methods for soil analysis but also highlighted significant pollution concerns, emphasizing the need for sustained monitoring and mitigation strategies to safeguard soil health in the region. …”
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Geochemical and Thermodynamic Study of Formation Water for Reservoir Management in Bibi Hakimeh Oil and Gas Field, Iran by Seyed Hossein Hashemi, Amir Karimian Torghabeh, Abbas Niknam, Seyed Abdolrasoul Hashemi, Mohamad Hosein Mahmudy Gharaie, Nuno Pimentel

“…The findings highlight the significant chemical precipitation of calcium sulfate and calcium carbonate mineral deposits under the operating conditions of the Bibi Hakimeh oil well. The geochemical composition of the formation waters is discussed to understand the equilibrium conditions and possible influence of the physical parameters. …”
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Determination of the Experimental Minimal Formula of Metal‐Organic Frameworks by Jikson Pulparayil Mathew, Charlotte Simms, David E. Salazar Marcano, Evert Dhaene, Tatjana N. Parac‐Vogt, Jonathan De Roo

“…Abstract The determination of the precise chemical composition of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) is often overlooked, although it is crucial for many advanced applications such as catalysis or drug delivery. …”
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Chemical Treatment of Sn‐Containing Transparent Conducting Oxides for the Enhanced Adhesion and Thermal Stability of Electroplated Metals by Ibbi Y. Ahmet, Fatwa F. Abdi, Roel van de Krol

“…These investigations show how the process parameters (e.g., Zn powders, FeSO4 concentration, pH, and TCO type) impact the reaction rate, morphology, and composition of the treated TCO surface. …”
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Spatial and temporal distribution of infiltration, curve number and runoff coefficients using TOPMODEL and SCS-CN models by Mohammad Hossein Pishvaei, Shabnam Noroozpour, Touraj Sabzevari, Mostafa Akbari Kheirabadi, Andrea Petroselli

“…Infiltration, the process by which water enters the soil, is intricately intertwined with the attributes of the catchment, including soil composition and vegetation cover, both of which exhibit temporal and spatial variability. …”
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Effect of Applied DC Electric Fields on H₂–Air Axisymmetric Laminar Co-Flow Diffusion Flames with Low Carbon Impurities by Susith D. P. G. Halowitage, Hasith E. Perera, Nicholas M. Elmore, Fabien Goulay

“…We also determine the set of parameters that control the amplitude of the structural change.…”
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Optimization of the synthesis of highly pure calcium sulphate from dolomite ore by Isaac Adekunle Joseph, Elijah Olawale Ajala, Amina Ahmed El-Imam, Mary Adejoke Ajala, Comfort Temitope Are, Esther Olubunmi Babatunde

“…XRF analysis revealed a composition of 53.686% SO3, and 41.798% CaO. The flaky morphology of CaSO4 was observed from the SEM analysis, and TGA analysis showed stability at 200 °C and decomposition at 383.78 °C. …”
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Energy-Efficient Optimal Control of Crude Distillation Columns Using Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) Framework: A Simulation-Based Approach by Mir Mohammad Khalilipour, Farhad Shahraki, Jafar Sadeghi, Kiyanoosh Razzaghi

“…The controller was tuned by an economic cost function, optimizing key parameters such as furnace duty, side-draw rates, and condenser heat removal. …”
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Exploring the potentials of mango-orange leaf extract as an inhibitor on carbon steel in an acidic medium: Optimization, kinetics, and thermodynamics by Elijah Emeteveke Aghogho, Prosper Eguono Ovuoraye, Innocent Oseribho Oboh, Oluwafemi Osarhiemen Olayebi

“…The functionality, phytochemical groups, surface morphology, and elemental composition of the MOEx were studied using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX). …”
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Role of tomato plant-derived food sources on Dolichogenidea gelechiidivoris, parasitic wasp of Tuta absoluta by Angeliki Syropoulou, Joel González-Cabrera, Judit Arnó, Pablo Urbaneja-Bernat

“…Further research is recommended to explore the specific chemical composition of tomato plant guttation and its broader effects on beneficial insects in tomato systems.…”
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Electrospun Polycaprolactone–Gelatin Fibrils Enabled 3D Hydrogel Microcapsules for Biomedical Applications by Felix Tettey-Engmann, Thakur Sapkota, Sita Shrestha, Narayan Bhattarai, Salil Desai

“…The filtered and cryoground powder solution was mixed with the alginate solution and through electrospray, fabricated into microcapsules. Parameters such as flow rate, voltage, and hydrogel composition, which are critical in the electrostatic encapsulation process, were optimized. …”
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Study on Current-Carrying Friction Characteristics and Corrosion Resistance of Carbon Brush/Collector Ring by Copper–Graphene Electrodeposition Process by Meiyun Zhao, Jianwen Li, Chenshi Li, Yangyang Li, Xiaolong Zhang

“…In this study, copper/graphene composite coatings were fabricated via electroplating, and the effects of graphene deposition rate on current-carrying friction characteristics were systematically investigated to optimize electroplating parameters. …”
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Mass Transfer Patterns during Low-Temperature Concentration of Skim Milk by Elena V. Korotkaya, Igor A. Korotkiy, Kirill I. Vasiliev, Denis A. Efremov

“…The study featured the main physical and chemical parameters of milk, i.e., water, fat, protein, and solids. …”
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Influence of soil physicochemical properties on diversity and distribution of aquatic vegetation in the riverine forested habitats by Mina Javed, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad, Wasifa Rani, Mansoor Hameed, Farooq Ahmad

“…These ecological indicators were correlated with various soil physical parameters (soil texture, moisture contents and saturation percentage), chemical properties (ECe and pH), and nutrients (Na, Ca, K and N). …”
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Synergistic Adaptations of Yak Rumen Microbiota, Metabolites and Host to Altitudinal by Jianming Ren, Xiong Ma, Pengfei Zhao, Lan Zhang, Shiyu Tao, Xiangyan Wang, Bingang Shi

“…In summary, altitude may influence rumen microbes and metabolites through pasture nutrient composition.…”
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