Structural tuning of dielectric properties of Ce-substituted Nd2Zr2O7 by Ghulam M. Mustafa, Murtaza Saleem, Shahid Atiq, Saira Riaz, Saadat A. Siddiqi, Shahzad Naseem

“…The stoichiometric composition of the elements present in the samples was confirmed by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. …”
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Sludge holding tanks performance in wastewater treatment: Techno-economic assessment by Hossam Mostafa Hussein, Sayed Ismail Ali, Marwan Mohamed Ali, Mahmoud Abd Elmoamen

“…This research addresses this gap by assessing operational parameters, design criteria, and economic impacts, especially for small-scale treatment plants. …”
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Do waste management practices affect the internal microbiome dynamics? Let's dig inside by Mamun Mandal, Raghawendra Kumar, Anamika Roy, Jitender Singh, Abhijit Sarkar

“…This study determined bacterial diversity composition and physico–chemical properties in two dumping sites aged NDS and ODS. …”
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Unveiling the impact of traditional sourdough propagation methods on the microbiological, biochemical, sensory, and technological properties of sourdough and bread: a comprehensive... by Erica Pontonio, Giuseppe Perri, Maria Calasso, Giuseppe Celano, Michela Verni, Carlo Giuseppe Rizzello

“…In the last thirty years, the factors driving the establishment and composition of the sourdough biota have been deeply studied. …”
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Floristic diversity and degradation status of incense juniper (Juniperus thurifera L.) communities in the Aurès region of eastern Algeria by Abderrezek Lilya, Farhi Kamilia, Bachir Abdelkrim Si

“…Several ecological parameters were analysed: Shannon's diversity index ranged from 4.72 to 5.63 bits. …”
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Mung Bean Peptides Alleviate Dextran-Sulfate-Sodium-Induced Colitis Symptoms in Mice by Protecting the Intestinal Mechanical Barrier and Regulating Gut Microbiota by Chong Xu, Jingjing Diao, Yuchao Feng, Shu Zhang, Yanan Sheng, Changyuan Wang

“…In this study, the structural characteristics of MBPs were examined by determining various parameters, such as amino acid composition, molecular weight distribution, and peptide sequences, thereby structurally demonstrating their anti-inflammatory potential. …”
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Terrestrial-origin O+ ions below 1 keV near the Moon measured with the Kaguya satellite by D. Yamauchi, M. Nosé, Y. Harada, K. Yamamoto, K. Keika, A. Nagamatsu, S. Yokota, Y. Saito, A. Glocer

“…These terrestrial-origin low-energy O+ ions were identified based on three parameters: the periodicity of O+ ion count enhancement corresponding to Kaguya’s 2-h orbital period, the count ratio of O+ ions to Na+ and Al+ ions, and the direction of ion bulk velocity in the Sun–Earth direction. …”
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Isolation of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity Evaluation of <i>Crataegus monogyna</i> Leaves via Pulsed Electric Field-Assisted Extraction by Vasiliki Papazidou, Ioannis Makrygiannis, Martha Mantiniotou, Vassilis Athanasiadis, Eleni Bozinou, Stavros I. Lalas

“…The liquid-to-solid ratio, solvent composition (ethanol, water, and 50% <i>v/v</i> aqueous ethanol), and key PEF parameters—including pulse duration, pulse period, electric field intensity, and treatment duration—were investigated during the optimization process. …”
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Effect of dry ice addition and wilting on the rates of fermentation and proteolysis in ensiled alfalfa by Marta Borsuk-Stanulewicz, Ireneusz Białobrzewski, Sebastian Wojciech Przemieniecki, Cezary Purwin

“…The addition of dry ice and wilting had a significant effect on the analyzed parameters (p ≤ 0.05). The slowest decrease in true protein content was noted in silage produced after a 12-h wilting with the addition of 2 g of dry ice (p = 0.014). …”
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Precipitation–Flotation Process for Molybdenum and Uranium Separation from Wastewater by Yanfang Huang, Sa Yue, Aohua Li, Hu Sun, Yizhuang Wang, Qunzhen Bu, Bingbing Liu, Guihong Han

“…Furthermore, the metal removal mechanisms, including the particle size distribution, functional group structure, surface element composition, microstructure, and element distribution, were elucidated on the basis of characterization of the precipitation–flotation products.…”
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Validation of the analytical method using the energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence technique (EDXRF) for application in pharmaceutical sciences by Thais Hora Paulino, Jose Martins de Oliveira Junior, Denicezar Angelo Baldo, Norberto Aranha, Daniel Bertoli Gonçalves, Marta Maria Duarte Carvalho Vila, Victor Manuel Balcão

“…The major goal of this research work was to validate a method for using the Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) technique to identify and quantify the chemical composition of raw materials and pharmaceutical products. …”
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Identifying changes in vaginal fluid using SERS: Advancing diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis by Sylwia M. Berus, Tomasz Szymborski, Beata Młynarczyk-Bonikowska, Grażyna Przedpełska, Monika Adamczyk-Popławska, Agnieszka Kamińska

“…Each clinical specimen underwent meticulous characterization encompassing microbial composition, pH levels, purity, and other pertinent parameters.Our findings unveil significant associations between extraneous inflammatory factors such as vaginal irrigation and diminished sample purity with alterations in SERS signals. …”
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Evaluation of the perioperative period of orthotopic liver transplantation with veno-venous bypass and without it by D. A. Levit, N. A. Dobrynina, E. A. Chvanov, Yu. I. Petrishchev, O. G. Orlov, M. I. Prudkov, N. F. Klimusheva, A. L. Levit

“…We determined and evaluated hemodynamic parameters, oxygen transport, the quantitative and qualitative infusion composition, urine output, characteristics of the postoperative period.Conclusion. …”
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Physical and flavor qualities of cocoa beans affected by different box fermenter capacity, fermentation length, and microbial cultures by Husna Afifa, Saputra Agatha, Harini Noor, Wahyudi Vritta, Anggriani Rista, Manshur Hanif, Elianarni Dahlia

“…The fermentation was carried out over three different periods: 3 (W1), 4 (W2), and five days (W3). Several parameters were observed throughout the process, including the final composition of the fermented beans, precise temperature, pH levels, and the physical quality of the cocoa beans.Additionally, flavour attributes were analysed using Quantitative Descriptive Analysis (QDA). …”
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Geochemical and Limnological Characterization of the Corta Atalaya Pit Lake (Riotinto Mines, Spain) by Esther Santofimia, Blanca Rincón-Tomás, Enrique López-Pamo, Francisco Javier González, Ricardo Amils

“…CA pit lake shows permanent chemical stratification (meromictic lake), where three layers with different density and chemical composition can be differentiated: (i) a superficial layer of 5 ± 2 m water depth, with electric conductivity (EC) between 5.4–6.64 mS/cm, and oxygenated and Fe(III)-rich mixolimnion; (ii) an intermediate layer (between 5–30 m, chemocline), exhibiting strong vertical changes in parameters such as temperature (T) and EC, which show an increase with depth; and (iii) a thick bottom layer from 30 m to 106 m depth, with anoxic, elevated EC (47 mS/cm) and T (32 °C) values, and a concentration of Fe as Fe(II) (monimolimnion).The characterization of the water column is essential to know the potential sources of strategic and critical raw materials, and to evaluate their possible recuperation, thereby activating a circular economy.…”
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Impact of Thermo-Oxidative Aging on Flame Retardancy of Melamine Formaldehyde Particle Boards: Processes and Performance Degradation Analysis by Shiyue Ling, Yanni Zhang, Dan Yang, Luoxin Huang, Yuchen Zhang

“…The identified degradation thresholds and failure mechanisms provide essential parameters for developing aging-resistant fireproof composites, meeting the pressing demands of building safety requirements and sustainable material design.…”
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Shear stress controls prokaryotic and eukaryotic biofilm communities together with EPS and metabolomic expression in a semi-controlled coastal environment in the NW Mediterranean S... by Aurélie Portas, Nathan Carriot, Raphaëlle Barry-Martinet, Annick Ortalo-Magné, Houssam Hajjoul, Bruno Dormoy, Gérald Culioli, Nolwenn Quillien, Jean-François. Briand

“…Shear stress appeared to be the primary factor influencing biomass, EPS production and community structure and composition. Especially, the transition from static to dynamic conditions, characterized by varying shear stress intensities, had a more pronounced effect on prokaryotic and eukaryotic beta-diversity than changes in shear stress intensity or seasonal physico-chemical parameters. …”
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Use of Acetate-Buffered Crystalloid Solutions for Fluid Therapy in Abdominal Surgery (Review) by I. S. Krysanov, V. S. Krysanova, V. Yu. Ermakova

“…Efficacy (based on acid-base status, hemodynamic parameters) of the acetate-buffered crystalloid solutions for fluid therapy during the abdominal surgery in adults patients was confirmed with the A level of evidence.…”
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Comparative Analysis using Electrical Discharge Machining to Determine the Impact of Powder Particles on Inconel-800 by Satish Kumar, Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Harvinder Singh, Suyog Jhavar

“…A scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrograph were used to analyze the microstructural analysis and elemental composition of the work specimens.…”
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Spatial Variability of the Physicochemical Properties of Soils from Seasonally Flooded Forest Fragments on a Tropical Plain by Marcus Vinicius Moreira Barbosa, Taynara Augusta Fernandes, Guilherme Benko Siqueira, Flávia Lucila Tonani de Siqueira, Paula Benevides de Morais

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the horizontal (centre and edge) and vertical (depths: 0–0.20 m and 0.20–0.40 m) variability of physicochemical parameters in Ipucas soils, attempting to establish the importance of flood pulses and the leaching of surrounding areas in soil formation and composition. …”
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