Impact of compaction process on the carbon epoxy composite under varied environmental conditions by Maryam Al Kuwaiti, Amir Hussain Idrisi, Asima Zahoor, Mostafa S. A. ElSayed, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

“…Abstract Fibre-reinforced polymeric composites utilized in aerospace settings, experience varying environmental conditions throughout their operational lifespan. …”
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Nutritional assessment of adolescents: A cross-sectional study from public schools of North India. by Sandeep Kaur, Rajesh Kumar, Manmeet Kaur

“…The adolescents were deficient in several macro and micronutrients, including energy, fats, fibre, iron, zinc, iodine, riboflavin, and vitamins B-6 and B-12. …”
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Proximate, Mineral Contents and Physicochemical Properties of <i>Chrysophyllum Albidum</i> (African Star Apple) Kernel Flour and Oil by S.S. Audu, C.I. Beetseh, D.U. Edward-Ekpu, A.A. Ewuga

“…The results obtained from the Proximate Analysis shows the kernel has a moisture content of 10.06±0.08 %, Ash content of 2.72±007 %, Crude lipid of 13.31±008 %, Crude Protein of 7.92±0.00 %, Crude Fibre of 1.59±0.00 % and Carbohydrate of 65.41±0.05 %. …”
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Powder bed fusion electron beam of an oxygen-compatible β-Ti–35.5Nb–2Ta–3Zr alloy: Feasibility and material evaluation by Silja-Katharina Rittinghaus, Sri Bala Aditya Malladi, Marcus Willi Rackel, Daniel Borchert, Hamed Shokri, Karin Ratschbacher, Michael Budnitzki, Bilal Gökce, Eduard Hryha

“…The microstructure was found to be single-β in all samples with low segregation of constitutional elements. Indications of a fibre texture switch, depending on the chosen process parameters, were found.…”
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Safety of frozen, dried and powder forms of house crickets (Acheta domesticus) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 by EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Montaña Cámara, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch‐Ernst, Ángeles Jos, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Breige McNulty, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Margarita Aguilera‐Gómez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Monika Neuhäuser‐Berthold, Helle Katrine Knutsen Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Alexandros Siskos, Henk vanLoveren, Domenico Azzollini, Harry J. McArdle

“…The main components of the NF are protein, fat and dietary fibre (chitin). The Panel notes that the concentration of contaminants in the NF depends on the occurrence levels of these substances in the insect feed. …”
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Response Surface Methodology and Textural Profile Analysis for Optimization of Fruit Peel-Based Extruded Snack (Elbow Macaroni) by Pragya Mishra, Ena Gupta, Karishma Gupta

“…The proximate composition of optimized fruit peel macaroni was reported to have 5.06, 9.7, 2.7, 1.33, 1.42, and 79.79 percent of moisture, protein, fibre, fat, ash, and carbohydrate, respectively. …”
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“Pillaring Effects” in Cross-Linked Cellulose Biopolymers: A Study of Structure and Properties by Inimfon A. Udoetok, Lee D. Wilson, John V. Headley

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results reveal the variable surface roughness and fibre domains of cellulose due to cross-linking. …”
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Prolactin-mediates a lactation-induced suppression of arcuate kisspeptin neuronal activity necessary for lactational infertility in mice by Eleni Hackwell, Sharon R Ladyman, Jenny Clarkson, H James McQullian, Ulrich Boehm, Allan Edward Herbison, Rosemary Brown, David R Grattan

“…Kisspeptin immunoreactivity and pulsatile LH secretion were increased in these mice, even in the presence of ongoing suckling stimulation and lactation. GCaMP fibre photometry of arcuate kisspeptin neurons revealed that the normal episodic activity of these neurons is rapidly suppressed in pregnancy and this was maintained throughout early lactation. …”
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Effects of Low or High Dosages of Dietary Sodium Butyrate on the Growth and Health of the Liver and Intestine of Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides by Yiyang Ge, Shibin Yao, Ye Shi, Chunfang Cai, Chengrui Wang, Ping Wu, Xiamin Cao, Yuantu Ye

“…The concentration of butyric acid in the intestine increased with the increase in the content of fermentable dietary fibre; however, the potential physiological impact of a high dose of butyric acid on fish has not been sufficiently studied. …”
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Nutritional Composition of Five Varieties of Pap Commonly Consumed in Maroua (Far-North, Cameroon) by Ponka Roger, Bouba Armand Abdou, Fokou Elie, Beaucher Eric, Piot Michel, Leonil Joëlle, Gaucheron Frédéric

“…The proximate composition (moisture, ash, protein, lipid, and crude fibre) was determined by standard AOAC methods. Minerals (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper and manganese) were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry and phosphorus was determined colorimetrically. …”
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Improvement of survival and development of Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei larvae by feeding taurine enriched rotifers by Dedi Jusadi, Syarifah Ruchyani, Ing Mokoginta, Julie Ekasari

“…White shrimp larvae at sixth naupliar stage were reared in 12 units of 500 L fibre glass tanks with a stocking density of 125 ind/L. …”
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Using selective NIR wavelengths in portable devices to evaluate the chemical composition of cattle feeds by Lorenzo Serva, Luisa Magrin, Giovanni Chillemi, Giorgio Marchesini, Daniele Pietrucci, Francesco Renzi, Riccardo Valentini, Igino Andrighetto, Marco Milanesi

“…This was achieved by evaluating various cattle rations and silages (including rations for cows and bulls and grass and corn silage), where we selected the most significant wavelengths for fibre characterisation using the Random Forest (Boruta) algorithm. …”
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The assessment of chemical composition and biological activity of faba bean pods as a potential feed additive utilized in piglets nutrition by Inna Vlasova, Philip Krüsselmann, Yuliia Kostenko, Maciej Obrębski, Sebastian Granica, Wilfried Vahjen, Jürgen Zentek, Marcin Równicki, Jakub P. Piwowarski

“…Air-dried FBP from the cultivar ‘Bizon’ contained high levels of crude protein (144 g/kg), dietary fibre (413 g/kg), potassium (27.8 g/kg), and iron (126 mg/kg). …”
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Partially hydrolyzed guar gum attenuates symptoms and modulates the gut microbiota in a model of SARS-CoV-2 infection by Jiayue Yang, Isaiah Song, Misa Saito, Tenagy Hartanto, Takeshi Ichinohe, Shinji Fukuda

“…In light of this, we explored the effects of the prebiotic dietary fibre partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) on SARS-CoV-2 infection in a Syrian hamster model, hypothesizing that modulation of the gut microbiome and intestinal metabolites through PHGG administration would improve COVID-19 disease outcomes. …”
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Arterial Stiffness Is Associated with Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy in Diabetes Patients in Ghana by Kwame Yeboah, Jennifer A. Agyekum, Richard N. A. Owusu Mensah, Patrick K. Affrim, Linda Adu-Gyamfi, Rita O. Doughan, Afua B. Adjei

“…In a case-control design, arterial stiffness was measured in 240 diabetes patients and 110 nondiabetic control. Large-fibre nerve function was assessed by vibration perception threshold (VPT) using a neurothesiometer. …”
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Development and Evaluation of User‐Friendly Modeled Approach for Sustainable Polymer Membranes for Advanced Hemodialysis by Ahmed Khan, Zaib Jahan, Muhammad Ahsan, Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi, Muhammad Nouman Aslam Khan, Ahmed Sayed M. Metwally, Farooq Sher

“…Increasing the hollow fibre length from 27 to 50 cm led to a 4% clearance increase. …”
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<i>Alaria esculenta, Ulva lactuca</i>, and <i>Palmaria palmata</i> as Potential Functional Food Ingredients for the Management of Metabolic Syndrome by Emer Shannon, Maria Hayes

“…Proximate analysis also revealed that all three seaweeds were a good source of protein, fibre, and polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (PUFAs). …”
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Partial replacement of soybean meal with cottonseed meal in diets of broiler chicken sustains performance by upregulating the expression of nutrient transporter genes in small inte... by S. Haldar, S.S. Arora, A.K. Dhara, A. Debnath

“…SUMMARY: This study investigated the effects of partially replacing soybean meal (SBM) with high-fibre cottonseed meal (HF-CSM) on performance traits and expression of certain nutrient co-transporter genes in the small intestine of male broiler chickens. …”
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Exploration of techno-functional properties and metabolomic profile of Scleroderma texense (Phutuki Mushroom): a comparative study with Agaricus bisporus (white button mushroom) by Arun Kumar Gupta, Avinash Kumar Jha, Bindu Naik, Vijay Kumar, Sarvesh Rustagi, Milad Tavassoli

“…ST coat demonstrated highest crude fibre content than AB along with superior flow and packing properties compared to AB and ST inner mass. …”
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VÍAS - software libre para el diseño geométrico de vías, topografía y SIG VÍAS - freeware for road highway, topography and GIS by John Jairo Agudelo Ospina

“…El software VIAS, de uso fibre, permite realizar el diseño completo o una etapa cualquiera dentro de un proyecto de una carretera. …”
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