Harnessing Biomass and Blue Carbon Potential: Estimating Carbon Stocks in the Vital Wetlands of Eastern Sumatra, Indonesia by Mohammad Basyuni, Andi Aznan Aznawi, Muhammad Rafli, Jeli Manogu Tua Tinumbunan, Erika Trinita Gultom, Revani Dwi Arisindy Lubis, Hegi Alfarado Sianturi, Elham Sumarga, Erizal Mukhtar, Bejo Slamet, Erni Jumilawaty, Rudhi Pribadi, Rama Riana Sitinjak, Shigeyuki Baba

“…By analyzing tree stands using parameters such as tree height and diameter at breast height within circular plots (7 m in radius, 125 m apart), we gathered fundamental data on forest structure, species composition, and above- and below-ground biomass. …”
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Co_0.85Bi_0.15Fe_1.9X_0.1O₄ (X = Ce⁴⁺, Sm³⁺, Ho³⁺, and Er³⁺) Nanoparticles with Selec... by Liza Saher, Adel Benali, Saoussen Haddad, Essebti Dhahri, Manuel P. F. Graça, Benilde F. O. Costa, Luisa A. Helguero, Artur M. S. Silva

“…The cell viability against two breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231 and T-47D cells) and the PC3 prostate cancer cells were carefully analyzed and correlated with the structural parameters and particle size values as well as the chemical composition. …”
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Cyanobacteria Desertifilum tharense NIOF17/006 as a novel aquafeed additive: effect on the growth, immunity, digestive function, and gene expression of whiteleg shrimp postlarvae by Mohamed Ashour, Ahmed Said Al-Souti, Ahmed Mamoon, Fawzia S. Ali, Mostafa E. Elshobary, Mohamed M. Mabrouk, Ahmed I. A. Mansour, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Ehab El-Haroun, Ahmed F. Abdelhamid

“…Compared with shrimp in the control group, shrimp fed D. tharense-supplemented diets had significantly higher feed utilization, growth performance, survival rate, and whole body composition. The nonspecific immunity parameters (i.e., lysozyme, superoxide dismutase, and catalase), as well as the digestive enzyme activity of amylase and lipase, were significantly enhanced in shrimp fed diets supplemented with cyanobacteria, while the malondialdehyde (MDA) levels decreased. …”
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Performance analysis of dual-fuel engines using acetylene and microalgae biodiesel: The role of fuel injection timing by M. Sonachalam, R. Jayaprakash, V. Manieniyan, P.S. Raghavendra Rao, G. Vinodhini, Manish Sharma, Teku Kalyani, Mahammadsalman Warimani, Hasan Sh Majdi, T.M. Yunus Khan, Abdul Saddique Shaik, Keerthi Shetty

“…The biodiesel used was derived from Chlorella protothecoides microalgae through a two-step transesterification process, and its elemental composition was characterized using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). …”
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Preharvest Application of Exogenous 2,4-Epibrassinolide and Melatonin Enhances the Maturity and Flue-Cured Quality of Tobacco Leaves by Kesu Wei, Jiayi Tang, Lei Yang, Shaopeng Chen, Zhijun Cheng, Yijun Yang, Chen Xu, Shengjiang Wu, Yuhang Zhao, Hongmei Di, Ling Li, Dongyang Sun, Jianwei Li, Bo Sun

“…Tobacco (<i>Nicotiana tabacum</i>) is a globally cultivated crop, with its quality closely associated with the color and chemical composition of cured tobacco leaves. In this experiment, the effects of spraying exogenous 2, 4-epibrassinolide (EBR) and melatonin (MT) on the development of tobacco leaves at maturity stage and the quality after curing were investigated. …”
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Vocal biomarkers in heart failure—design, rationale and baseline characteristics of the AHF-Voice study by Fabian Kerwagen, Fabian Kerwagen, Maximilian Bauser, Magdalena Baur, Fabian Kraus, Caroline Morbach, Caroline Morbach, Rüdiger Pryss, Kristen Rak, Stefan Frantz, Stefan Frantz, Michael Weber, Julia Hoxha, Stefan Störk, Stefan Störk

“…Patient-reported outcome measures and body composition are assessed in the hospital and at follow-up visits. …”
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Preparation of land subsidence susceptibility map using machine learning methods based on decision tree (case study: Isfahan–Borkhar) by Negar Ghasemi, Iman Khosravi, Ali Bahrami

“…The analysis incorporates 145 Sentinel-1 radar satellite images and factors such as elevation, groundwater levels, rock composition, vegetation cover and fault proximity. Among these, RF emerges as the most effective algorithm, achieving a classification accuracy of 95.63%, while XGBoost proved inefficient for certain critical subsidence zones. …”
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Effects of Licorice Stem and Leaf Forage on Growth and Physiology of Hotan Sheep by Peng Yin, Weiqing Kong, Linyuan Cheng, Nana Shi, Shonghan Wang, Fei Guo, Haitao Shen, Hua Yao, Hongbin Li

“…These findings suggest that using licorice stems and leaves as a replacement for both corn stalks and corn grain modulates gut microbiota composition and is closely associated with immune and biochemical responses in sheep.…”
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Optimizing the Production of High-Quality Silage from Jingkenuo 2000 Fresh Waxy Maize: The Synergistic Effects of Microbial Fertilizer and Fermentation Agents by Min Hou, Yang Li, Fan Yang, Weidong Cui, Xinxin Huang, Deli Dong, Lifeng Dong, Bo Zhang

“…Additionally, the nutrient composition, fermentation quality, and bacterial community structure of the silage fermentation treatments were analyzed. …”
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Curcumin supplementation accelerates high-altitude acclimatization, prevents polycythemia and modulates gut microbiota in male Han population: a randomized controlled trial by Jilei Hu, Hongmei Lang, Die Fan, Ting Wen, Jiaojiao Shi, Chunxiu Xiao, Yunming Li, Chao Kang, Peijie Shi, Peijie Shi, Lirong Shen, Ning Lin, Ning Lin, Ning Lin

“…Intestine microbial composition was analyzed by metagenomic sequencing.ResultsAfter a 1-week intervention on the plain, curcumin significantly increased red blood cells (RBC), hematocrit (HCT), and hemoglobin in treatment group as compared to placebo group (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Supercritical CO2 Fluid Extraction and Microencapsulation of Oil from Anchovy (Engraulis mordax) By-Products by Cezar Ionuț Bichescu, Liliana Mihalcea, Raffaele Raimondo, Mihaela Cotârleț, Bogdan Păcularu-Burada, Vasilica Barbu, Gabriela Râpeanu, Gabriela Elena Bahrim, Nicoleta Stănciuc

“…Before microencapsulation, the binding parameters were estimated using quenching studies. …”
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Predictive Modelling of H2S Removal from Biogas Generated from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Using a Biological Scrubber in an Industrial Biogas Plant: Integration of Artificial Ne... by Joanna Lisa Clifford, Yi Jing Chan, Mohd Amran Bin Mohd Yusof, Timm Joyce Tiong, Siew Shee Lim, Chai Siah Lee, Woei-Yenn Tong

“…Biogas production from palm oil mill effluent (POME) is inherently unstable due to variations in feedstock composition and operating conditions. These fluctuations can lead to inconsistent biogas quality, variable methane content and fluctuating hydrogen sulphide (H2S) concentration. …”
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Impact of Nitrogen Limitation, Irrigation Levels, and Nitrogen-Rich Biostimulant Application on Agronomical and Chemical Traits of Hydroponically Grown <i>Cichorium spinosum</i> L. by Orfeas Voutsinos-Frantzis, Ioannis Karavidas, Dimitrios Savvas, Theodora Ntanasi, Vasileios Kaimpalis, Beppe Benedetto Consentino, Konstantinos A. Aliferis, Anestis Karkanis, Leo Sabatino, Georgia Ntatsi

“…In comparison to NR100, NR30 reduced agronomical parameters leaf number, leaf area, leaf fresh, and dry weight by 13.53%, 24.93%, 20.76%, and 15.00%, respectively, whereas dry matter content was increased by 7.64%. …”
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Impact of yeast-derived nucleotides supplementation in drinking water on production performance and gut health indicators in broiler chickens by Vera Perricone, Marcello Comi, Nida Irshad, Cristina Lecchi, Yasmine Dadi, Lucia Aidos, Paola Cremonesi, Bianca Castiglioni, Filippo Biscarini, Giovanni Savoini, Alessandro Agazzi

“…Growth performance parameters were recorded throughout the trial, and intestinal samples were collected on days 21 and 42 for histomorphological evaluation, gene expression analysis, and microbiota profiling using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.YN supplementation significantly improved body weight on day 21 and average daily gain during the grower phase in the T2 group. …”
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Analysis of egg quality and growth-related factors during embryogenic development of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) fed different broodstock diets by Ji-Sung Moon, Minji Seong, Si-Chan Kim, Josel Cadangin, Ji-Hye Lee, Eun-Seo Lee, Bong-Seung Seo, Haham Kim, Su-Jin Park, Jukyoung Kim, Jinho Lee, Seunghyung Lee, Youn-Hee Choi

“…Nevertheless, no significant difference was observed in most parameters (p &gt; 0.05). The proximate composition of fertilized eggs revealed significantly higher protein (including amino acids) and lipid contents in the MP group than in the EP group (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Effect of different growing substrates on growth characteristics of Plectranthus sp. in the interior green wall by Mohammad Ali Golestani, Mahmoud Shoor, Ali Tehranifar, Mohammad Hossein Neamati

“…The decrease in growth parameters in this substrate can be attributed to the low percentage of nutrients, water holding capacity, and cation exchange capacity. …”
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Distribution and dynamics for the ecological assessment of Asan Wetland through periphyton -a water quality indicator by Sazia Tabassum, C. B. Kotnala, A. K. Dobriyal, Mohammed Salman, Richa Bamola

“…The annual percentage composition of periphytic flora in the Asan wetland over 2 years indicates that Bacillariophyceae constituted the predominant group (89%–90%), succeeded by Chlorophyceae (7%–9%) and Cyanophyceae or Myxophyceae (1%–4%) across three sites. …”
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Development of fi lm forming formulation and technology of polymeric fi lm coating on Indotril tablets by L. I. Kucherenko

“…The aim of our investigation was to develop the film forming composition and technology of polymeric film coating on «Indotril» tablets in pseudo-fluidized layer. …”
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Obesity-fertility cohort study: protocol for the assessment of children aged 6–12 years and their mothers by Marie-Eve Mathieu, Jean-Patrice Baillargeon, Patrice Perron, Anne-Sophie Morisset, Farrah Jean-Denis, Frederic Dallaire, Alexandra Thibodeau, Soren Harnois-Leblanc, Martin Brochu

“…Secondary outcomes are anthropometry, body composition, lifestyle, physical fitness level and blood or saliva markers of cardiometabolic health in both mothers and children. …”
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Adolescent PCOS and long-term metabolic risk: insights from triglycerides to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol profiles by Maria Nowak-Ciołek, Julia Jagoda Stachowiak, Katarzyna Krok, Julia Sokal, Żaneta Malczyk, Karolina Skrzyńska, Agnieszka Zachurzok

“…After the mean follow-up of 5.5 years, they were reassessed based on clinical and metabolic parameters. Clinical assessments included body mass index (BMI), Ferriman-Gallwey scale, and body composition analysis. …”
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