Fabrication of Bilayer Coating of Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-Halloysite/Chitosan and Mg2+/Sr2+-Doped HAP on Titanium Alloy for Biomedical Implant Applications: Physicochemica... by Manickam Chozhanathmisra, Dharman Govindaraj, Palanisamy Karthikeyan, Kannaiyan Pandian, Liviu Mitu, Rangappan Rajavel

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Numerical Optimization of Microperforated panel Absorbers: The Impact of Series-Parallel Configuration, Air Gap, and Porous Materials on the Sound Absorption Bandwidth by Mohammad Javad SheikhMozafari, Zahra Hashemi, Ali Mohsenian

“…Conclusion: MPP absorbers exhibit diverse behaviors due to their Helmholtz structure and parametric design. If their constituent parameters are tailored to match the acoustic characteristics of the target sound, they achieve optimal efficiency. …”
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An approach to Renaissance margins: some representations of the labyrinth on the Elizabethan stage by Sophie ALATORRE

“…On peut dès lors se demander si les méandres où évoluent les personnages ne constituent pas, dans une moindre mesure, une véritable passerelle vers le pouvoir : errer dans l’espace liminal des marges, à la Renaissance, revient aussi à conquérir une individualité et une liberté qu’il faut parfois payer au prix fort. …”
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Determination of (4E,6E,12E)-Tetradecatriene-8,10-diyne-1,3-diyl Diacetate in Rat Plasma and Tissues by HPLC-UV Method and Their Application to a Pharmacokinetic and Tissue Distrib... by Yan Huo, Yu-Qiang Liu, Zhong-Xu Bai, Qian Cai

“…In order to clarify the influence of processing on pharmacological properties of Atractylodis Rhizoma, an investigation was carried out to compare the pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of typical constituent after oral administration of raw Atractylodis Rhizoma and processed ones. …”
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Soxhlet Extraction versus Hydrodistillation Using the Clevenger Apparatus: A Comparative Study on the Extraction of a Volatile Compound from Tamarindus indica Seeds by Kehinde Oluwakemi Fagbemi, Daniel Ayandiran Aina, Olufunmiso Olusola Olajuyigbe

“…The HDC method produced more oxygenated compounds that contribute to the fragrance of the oil. The major constituents observed in the essential oil extracted by SE methods include cis-vaccenic acid (17.6%), beta-sitosterol (12.71%), 9,12-octadecadienoic acid (Z, Z)- (11.82%), n-hexadecanoic acid (8.16%), 9,12-octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester (5.84%), oleic acid (4.54%), and 11-octadecenoic acid and methyl ester (3.94%). …”
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The riflemen union in the Independence war by Aušra Jurevičiūtė, Audronė Veilentienė

“…Despite the denial of the need for RU and their patriotism expressed by most of the officers, the members of the constituent Seimas acknowledged the merits of RU in the struggle for independence. …”
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Antibacterial activity of palm heart extracts collected from Iraqi Phoenix dactylifera L by Sameer Mohammed Yaseen, Hussein Adil Abid, Anwar Ali Kadhim, Entesar Emhamed Aboglida

“…Phytochemical analyses were also performed to confirm the presence/absence of bioactive constituents. All extracts revealed antibacterial activity against some of the tested bacteria. …”
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Scientific and Methodological Bases of Exergetic Analysis of the Processes of Heat Treatment of Concrete Products in Heat Technology Installations. Part 1 by V. N. Romaniuk, A. M. Niyakovskii

“…Based on the analysis of the literature data on the chemical composition of cement clinkers, cements, and hydration products, new dependences have been proposed for calculating the exergy of the concrete mixture flow and the exergy of concrete under its heat treatment, including all their components, viz. thermomechanical, reaction, and concentration constituents. Absolute energy indicators have been developed. …”
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The Effects of Storage on Sachet Water Quality in Ogun State, Nigeria by ZO Ajekunle, VO Ojekunle, AO Eruola, FF Oyebanji, KA Olatunde, BT Amujo, OR Sangowusi, AA Adekttan, AG Taiwo

“…Cationic and anionic constituents were determined by standard titrimetric and spectrophotometric methods, trace and heavy water were determined by Atomic Adsorption Spectrophotometer. …”
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Changes in Serum Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity and Transferrin Saturation Percent in Sudanese Females Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at Khartoum Oncology Hospital: A case-... by Rufaida Mustafa Ahmed Mustafa, Nazik Elmalaika Obaid Seid Ahmed Husain

“…Background:Iron is a vital constituent of cells but in excess may be harmful and is associated with a raised risk for some malignant diseases including breast cancer. …”
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Vers la conservation intégrée des gibbons à favoris blancs by Brice Lefaux, Camille Coudrat

“…Les échanges d’informations et de moyens permettant la gestion et la protection à long terme de population ex situ et de population in situ de gibbon constituent les premiers pas vers la conservation intégrée de cette espèce.…”
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Techno-Functional and Bioactive Properties and Chemical Composition of Guava, Mamey Sapote, and Passion Fruit Peels by Leticia X. López-Martínez, Mónica A. Villegas-Ochoa, J. Abraham Domínguez-Avila, Elhadi M. Yahia, Gustavo A. Gonzalez-Aguilar

“…The chemical composition and properties reported in the present work suggest that peel powders of these guava, mamey sapote, and passion fruit could be used as constituents in different foods, such as bakery and meat goods, with beneficial health effects like control of hyperglycemia, improved intestinal function, and control of overweight; however, more studies are necessary for animal models and humans to confirm these bioactivities conclusively.…”
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Standardization of Tragopogon graminifolius DC. Extract Based on Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity by Mohammad Hosein Farzaei, Mahnaz Khanavi, Ghazaleh Moghaddam, Farzaneh Dolatshahi, Roja Rahimi, Mohammad Reza Shams-Ardekani, Gholamreza Amin, Mannan Hajimahmoodi

“…Generally, phenolic compounds are one of the major constituents of TG and could be used as markers for standardization of dosage forms prepared from this plant. …”
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Molecular Simulation of Graphene Growth Reactions at Various Temperatures Derived from Benzene in Coal Tar Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Shuhan Zhao, Zhongyang Luo, Mengxiang Fang, Qinhui Wang, Jianmeng Cen

“…To achieve high-quality graphene synthesis from coal tar and its aromatic constituents at reduced temperatures, a comprehensive investigation into the reaction pathways of these aromatic compounds is essential. …”
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Assessment of Antidiabetic Potential and Phytochemical Profiling of Viscum album, a Traditional Antidiabetic Plant by Manzoor Ullah, Sultan Mehmood, Rehmat Ali Khan, Maroof Ali, Fozia Fozia, Muhammad Waqas, Riaz Ullah, Amal Alotaibi, Mujeeb A. Sultan

“…The findings of this research recommend V. album could be a potent source of natural antidiabetic constituents.…”
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Impact of Enzymatic Degradation Treatment on Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Capacity, and Prebiotic Activity of Lilium Polysaccharides by Kaitao Peng, Yujie Zhang, Qi Zhang, Yunpu Wang, Yuhuan Liu, Xian Cui

“…The molecular weight of LPS was significantly reduced by enzymolysis, leading to increased exposure of internal functional groups and altering the molar ratio of its constituent monosaccharides. The results of antioxidant experiments showed that enzymatic hydrolysis had the potential to enhance the antioxidant performance of LPS. …”
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Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of essential oils and extracts of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) plants by Adel F. Ahmed, Fatma A.K. Attia, Zhenhua Liu, Changqin Li, Jinfeng Wei, Wenyi Kang

“…The present study was conducted to evaluate the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of the essential oils and ethanol extracts of Ocimum basilicum L. obtained from Assiut, Minia and BeniSuef of Egypt. The major constituents of sweet basil essential oils from three locations were linalool, estragole, methyl cinnamate, bicyclosesquiphellandrene, eucalyptol, α-bergamotene, eugenol, γ-cadinene and germacrene D by the method of GC–MS. …”
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The Hydroalcoholic Extract Obtained from Mentha piperita L. Leaves Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Improves Survival in Lipopolysaccharide-Treated Macrophages by Mariana Oliveira Arruda, Saulo José Figueiredo Mendes, Simone Aparecida Teixeira, Ludmilla Santos Silva de Mesquita, Maria Nilce de Sousa Ribeiro, Stanley de Sousa Lima Galvão, Marcelo Nicolás Muscará, Elizabeth Soares Fernandes, Valério Monteiro-Neto

“…Vehicle-treated cells were used as controls. The constituents of the extract were also identified. Epicatechin was the major compound detected in the LHAE. …”
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Efficacy of Hot Tea Infusion vs. Ethanolic Extract of Moringa oleifera for the Simultaneous Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver, Hyperlipidemia, and Hyperglycemia in a Murine Mod... by Salma I. Cortes-Alvarez, Ivan Delgado-Enciso, Alejandrina Rodriguez-Hernandez, Gustavo A. Hernandez-Fuentes, Nomely S. Aurelien-Cabezas, Norma A. Moy-Lopez, Nadia Y. Cortes-Alvarez, Jorge Guzman-Muñiz, Jose Guzman-Esquivel, Iram P. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Margarita L. Martinez-Fierro, Karen A. Mokay-Ramirez, Carlos E. Barajas-Saucedo, Carmen A. Sanchez-Ramirez

“…The phytochemical analysis by nuclear magnetic resonance in 1H and 13C experiments showed signals for pyrrole alkaloids and triterpenes as the main constituents of the extract and infusion preparation. …”
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Novel Development and Sensory Evaluation of Extruded Snacks from Unripe Banana (Musa ABB cv. Kluai ‘Namwa’) and Rice Flour Enriched with Antioxidant-Rich <i>Curcuma longa</i> Micro... by Nurulhusna Awaeloh, Surasak Limsuwan, Pinanong Na-Phatthalung, Thammarat Kaewmanee, Sasitorn Chusri

“…Further research on evaluating the active constituents in the snack, its long-term health benefits, and shelf-life stability is recommended for commercialization.…”
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