Impact of saline sprouting on antioxidant properties and bioactive compounds in chia seeds by Dordevic Dani, Hrachovska Jana, Dordevic Simona, Kushkevych Ivan

“…The consumption of chia seeds has surged in recent years, primarily due to their beneficial chemical composition and health effects. Sprouting chia seeds can enhance the content of essential nutrients, including antioxidants and vitamins. …”
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CORRELATES OF ARTISTRY PERFORMANCE SCORES IN PREADOLESCENT RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS by Maria Kritikou, Olyvia Donti, Gregory C. Bogdanis, Anastasia Donti, Kalliopi Theodorakou

“…Multiple regression analyses revealed that sideways leg extension and high intensity shuttle run performance accounted for 43.7% (p < 0.01) of the variance in the score of artistry. The same fitness parameters accounted for 47.1% (p < 0.01) and 53.2% (p < 0.01) of the variance in the scores of artistry’s sub-components, unity and music and movement, respectively. …”
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The Study of Tribological Characteristics of YSZ/NiCrAlY Coatings and Their Resistance to CMAS at High Temperatures by Dastan Buitkenov, Zhuldyz Sagdoldina, Aiym Nabioldina, Cezary Drenda

“…This paper presents the results of a comprehensive study of the structure, phase composition, thermal corrosion, and tribological properties of multilayer gradient coatings based on YSZ/NiCrAlY obtained using detonation spraying. …”
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The lithium oxide solubility in molten fluoride system CeF3 - FLiNaK by Zakiryanova Irina, Korzun Iraida, Nikolaeva Elena, Bovet Andrey

“…A mixture of alkali metal fluorides of eutectic composition (FLiNaK) is a suggested solvent due to the high solubility of actinide oxides, low viscosity, high boiling points, low vapor pressure and resistance to radiation damage. …”
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Assessment of Maintenance Strategies and Performance Prediction for Urban Roads Using IRI and HDM-4 Models by Harinder D, Yugendar Poojari, Venkatesh Noolu, Vamsi Dachepalli

“…In HDM-4, pavement distress initiation and progression can be predicted using HDM-4 pavement deterioration models using different parameters like traffic, climate, pavement structure, and composition combinations. …”
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Effect of Pink Rock Rose Extract with or Without Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate for the Preservation of Ready-to-Eat Frankfurter Type Sausages by Ayça Gedikoğlu, Hale İnci Öztürk, Sencer Buzrul, Münevver Sökmen, Ezgi Aytaç

“…This study aimed to determine the effect of pink rock rose extract (PRR) with or without ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate for improving the shelf life of sausages. Analyzed parameters were DPPH radical scavenging capacity of PRR extract; total aerobic count, thiobarbituric acid reactive substance, heme iron, pH, water activity, proximate composition, and color values of MAP packaged sausages for 12 weeks at 4 °C. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF FLY ASH AND FOSROC CEBEX-100 ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STABILISED SOFT SOIL by Farah Salsabila Rahma, Yerry Kahaditu Firmansyah, Himatul Farichah

“…The research results obtained from the unconfined compressive strength and elastic modulus parameters showed an improvement as the fly ash composition increased. …”
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Optimization of ignition delay and combustion efficiency in diesel-biodiesel-ethanol blends for compression ignition engine by Manikandan Ezhumalai, Mohan Govindasamy

“…The research aims to optimize fuel composition and injection timing to balance performance and environmental benefits. …”
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Chemical Characterization, Lipid Profile, and Volatile Compounds in <i>Chlorella</i> sp. and <i>Spirulina platensis</i>: A Promising Feedstock for Various Applications by Lacrimioara Senila, Eniko Kovacs, Cecilia Roman

“…In the current study, two microalgae species, <i>Chlorella</i> sp. and <i>Spirulina platensis</i>, were studied regarding chemical composition, lipid extraction by ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction, and volatile compounds analysis. …”
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Enhancing Heterogeneous Multi-Robot Teaming for Planetary Exploration by Amrita Suresh, Melvin Laux, Wiebke Brinkmann, Leon C. Danter, Frank Kirchner

“…By utilizing the formalism of contextual Markov decision processes, team composition can be incorporated into the learning process and used for more meaningful and reliable evaluation using measures such as total time, overall consumed energy, performance feedback from tasks, or damage incurred. …”
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Effect of Vineyard Location on Assyrtiko Grape Ripening in Santorini and Its Wine’s Characteristics by Aikaterini Karampatea, Eirini Vrentzou, Adriana Skendi, Elisavet Bouloumpasi

“…It assessed the location effect (three distant plots of land in three distant areas of the island) on the composition of grapes (water uptake, pH, sugar, and organic acid accumulation) during the ripening. …”
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Caffeine and Polyphenolic Compound Recovery Optimization from Spent Coffee Grounds Utilizing Pressurized Liquid Extraction by Athanasios Christoforidis, Martha Mantiniotou, Vassilis Athanasiadis, Stavros I. Lalas

“…This research aims to search for the extraction conditions that lead to the highest recovery of these compounds through a green extraction technique, pressurized liquid extraction (PLE). The parameters studied were solvent composition, temperature, and extraction time, while the pressure was kept constant at 1700 psi. …”
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Spectrophotometric determination of quercetin using micelles of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in a low ratio methanol–water mixture by Leposava Pavun, Svetlana Mićić, Aleksandra Janošević Ležaić, Snežana Uskoković-Marković, Nataša Pejić

“…Important analytical parameters such as wavelength, composition of methanol-water mixture, CTAB concentration (cCTAB), and pH were optimized. …”
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The Influence of Air Flow Rates and Voltage on the Plasma Emission Spectra and the Concentrations of Nitrogen Oxides Produced by Gliding Arc Discharge Plasma by Liutauras Marcinauskas, Rolandas Uscila, Mindaugas Aikas

“…In this work, gliding arc discharge (GAD) was used to produce air plasma and investigate the influence of the discharge parameters on the composition of the air plasma, vibrational temperatures, and the production of NO_x. …”
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Assessment of physicochemical properties of Lafarge cement towards achieving a sustainable society by Abiodun Oluwatosin Adeoye, Rukayat Oluwatobiloba Quadri, Olayide Samuel Lawal

“…Similarly, higher grades of cement demonstrate greater values in Al2O3, Fe2O3, and MgO, indicating enhanced material composition for higher strength applications. Most of the parameters analyzed (%SiO2, %SO3, 28-Day strength, and % oxides of metal) align with the standards of SON and ASTM. …”
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Biodegradable natural polymers and fibers for 3D printing: A holistic perspective on processing, characterization, and advanced applications by M.A. Shadab Siddiqui, M.S. Rabbi, Radif Uddin Ahmed, Md. Maruf Billah

“…Research in optimizing material composition, processing parameters, and post-processing techniques goes apace to attain the required properties, functionality, and performance. …”
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Performance of a Batch Operation Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) with Cobalt Micronutrient Addition Based on Kinetic Models by Sri Rachmania Juliastuti, Fitria Nur Laily, Raden Darmawan

“…The study demonstrated the impact of varying substrate concentrations and the composition of food waste and water, with formulas 0:5, 1:4, 2:3, 3:2, 4:1, and 5:0 (w/v). …”
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Antiplasmodial Activity of Probiotic Limosilactobacillus fermentum YZ01 in Plasmodium berghei ANKA Infected BALB/c Mice by Timothy Bamgbose, Afshana Quadri, Isa O. Abdullahi, Helen I. Inabo, Mohammed Bello, Lokesh D. Kori, Anupkumar R. Anvikar, José de la Fuente, Elianne Piloto-Sardiñas, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz

“…Twenty-five male BALB/c mice were grouped and administered various treatments, including probiotic-enriched yogurt alone or in combination with antibiotics. Parameters assessed included gut lactic acid bacteria (LAB) composition, parasitaemia progression, survival rates, and immune response dynamics over a 21-day postinfection period. …”
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New insights into near-surface grain refinement in Ni-containing alloys during high-temperature corrosion at 600 °C by Vicent Ssenteza, Itai Panas, Laura Rioja Monllor, Anton Chyrkin, Tommy Sand, Raveendra Siriki, Torbjörn Jonsson

“…This prompts careful tailoring of alloy composition and processing parameters to achieve suitable microstructure. …”
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Mass and Heat Balance Model and Its Engineering Application for the Oxygen Blast Furnace Smelting Process of Vanadium–Titanium Magnetite by Yun Huang, Mansheng Chu, Xian Gan, Shushi Zhang, Zhenyang Wang, Jianliang Zhang

“…The model systematically investigates the effects of key parameters—including pulverized coal injection ratio, recycling gas volume, hydrogen content in the recycling gas, and charge composition—on furnace productivity, hearth activity, and the tuyere raceway zone. …”
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