Effect of clay materials on phase separation in plastic bag waste-modified bitumen during high-temperature storage by Mohammed Nouali, Zohra Derriche, Elhem Ghorbel

“…As a result of phase separation, plastic particles migrate upward (creaming) and coalesce, while clay particles settle down at the bottom of the binder specimen. …”
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Rheology of concentrated crystal suspensions: sucrose fondants as hard particles in soft matter by Hannah M. Hartge, Hannah M. Hartge, Eckhard Flöter, Thomas A. Vilgis

“…In particular, the production of many candies like fondants, crystalline sugars or creamed honeys involves agitation of concentrated suspensions of microscopic crystals in saturated solutions. …”
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Key personal insights and changing needs of osteoarthritis patients: an international quantitative survey analysis by Zoltan Szekanecz, Diana Osadcii-Zaiat, András Bajkó, Hajnalka Minda, Dóra Szerencsés

“…Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory creams and prescription oral anti-inflammatory drugs are the most used therapies. …”
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Microbiological Profile and Hygienic Quality of Foodstuffs Marketed in Collective Catering in Central Morocco by Rachid Amaiach, Sanae Lairini, Mouhcine Fadil, Moussa Benboubker, Rabia Bouslamti, Soukaina El Amrani, Abdelhakim El Ouali Lalami

“…Juices/drinks and meat products are the most contaminated with 71.7% and 58.1%, respectively, followed by milk and derivatives with 43.2%, seasoning sauces with 28.6%, pastries and pastry creams with 21.4%, and 14.4% for ready meals. The main causes of food non-conformity were fecal contamination germs with 67% positive fecal coliforms and 15% of total coliforms followed by total germs (7%), Staphylococcus aureus (5%), yeasts and molds (3%), sulfite-reducing anaerobes (2%), and Salmonella (1%). …”
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Old Plants for New Food Products? The Diachronic Human Ecology of Wild Herbs in the Western Alps by Mousaab Alrhmoun, Aurora Romano, Naji Sulaiman, Andrea Pieroni

“…., which could be utilized for creating new herbal teas, artisanal beers, liqueurs, ice creams, sweets, and seasoned food products. Expanding the uses of these plants could not only preserve ethnobotanical knowledge but also stimulate local economies and support sustainable development in alpine communities. …”
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The antibacterial and antifungal potential of marine natural ingredients from the symbiont bacteria of mangrove by D. Pringgenies, W. Ari Setyati, F. Feliatra, D. Ariyanto

“…Therefore, this study aimed to examine symbiont bacteria in the fruit and leaves of Xylocarpus granatum as additional raw materials for anti-acne cosmetic creams and moisturisers.METHODS: Symbiont bacteria were isolated using the pour plate method through Zobell 2216E and incubated for 2 x 24 hours at 27.5 Celcius degree. …”
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Prescribing practices of corticosteroids in outpatient dermatology department of Injibara General Hospital, north-West Ethiopia, 2024 by Alemu Bezabih Tegegnie, Tamiru Alene, Workineh Tamir, Meaza Molla Sineshaw

“…Ointments (53%) followed by creams (40.6%) were the most common formulations of topical corticosteroids issued. …”
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