Reusing waste biomass in crop protection—Calcinated oyster shell powder enhances rhizospheric microbial-mediated suppression of root-knot nematodes by Qipeng Jiang, Jiamin Yu, Yong Wang, Jinfeng Wang, Lianqiang Jiang, Shiping Guo, Yu Qian, Xiangwen Yu, Dongyang Liu, Daojiang Xi, Quan Deng, Wei Ding, Shili Li

“…Root-knot nematodes (RKNs), particularly Meloidogyne incognita, are one of the most destructive plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) affecting crop production worldwide. …”
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Former food and cocoa bean shells in early-lactating cows on a herbage-based diet: effects on ruminal fermentation and blood metabolites by A.-M. Reiche, M. Tretola, L. Eggerschwiler, L. Pinotti, F. Dohme-Meier

“…Statistical analyses were conducted on data from both experiments. DM, herbage, and most nutrient intakes were greater in E2 than in E1, probably because of seasonal changes in herbage quality. …”
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Core-shell structured α-AlH3/Fe2O3 thermite with improved heat-release and combustion performance by Jiashuai Wang, Bo Wu, Lingfeng Yang, Yuan Bian, Renjie Li, Ke Zeng, Juan Zhu, Liangyou Zhao, Jinpeng Shen, Chonghua Pei

“…At an equivalence ratio of 2.0, the core-shell structured α-AlH3/Fe2O3 has the most heat release (1213.8 J/g) and the lowest reaction activation energy (147.5 kJ/mol). …”
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Laboratory Measurements of n >= 3 K-shell Transition Energies of Sulfur Ions from F-like S viii to Li-like S xiv by Roi Rahin, Natalie Hell, Peter Beiersdorfer, Gregory V. Brown, Renata S. Cumbee, Richard L. Kelley, Caroline A. Kilbourne, Maurice A. Leutenegger, F. Scott Porter, Joern Wilms

“…Despite their importance, only theoretical inner-shell transition energies are available for many ions. …”
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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF AN IMPROVED MOTORIZED MAIZE SHELLER/THRESHING MACHINE by ADEWALE SEDARA, EMMANUEL ODEDIRAN, SETH MANUWA

“… One major essential operation in processing maize is shelling of maize. Maize shelling is one of the most important processing operations carried out in maize processing since it’s among the widely consumed grains all over the world. …”
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Characterization and release profile of sodium diclofenac halal hard shell capsules made from k-carrageenan and xanthan gum with sorbitol plasticizer by Tri Susanti, Siti Wafiroh, Esti Hendradi, Pratiwi Pudjiastuti

“…Halal hard shell capsules are importantly needed by Indonesian consumers, who are predominantly Muslim, to substitute mostly used and commercially available products made from non-halal ingredients such as gelatin. …”
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Effective removal of dyes from aqueous systems by waste-derived carbon adsorbent: physicochemical characterization and adsorption studies by Ali Ender Kuyucu, Ahmet Selçuk, Yunus Önal, İhsan Alacabey, Kadir Erol

“…Abstract Due to their cost-effectiveness and high surface area, activated carbons are commonly used for the adsorption of dyes from aqueous solutions. …”
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Fabrication of hydrogel mini-capsules as carrier systems [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Gaia Petrucci, Stefano Palagi, Elisa Roberti, Francesco Bianciardi

“…In this study, we present a cost-effective method for fabricating core-shell structures without the use of organic solvents, surfactants, or extreme pH conditions unlike other techniques (e.g. …”
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Fabrication of hydrogel mini-capsules as carrier systems [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 4 approved with reservations] by Gaia Petrucci, Stefano Palagi, Elisa Roberti, Francesco Bianciardi

“…In this study, we present a cost-effective method for fabricating core-shell structures without the use of organic solvents, surfactants, or extreme pH conditions. …”
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Cyclicity in ontogeny and age determination of Flexopecten glaber (Bivalvia, Pectinidae) in the Black Sea by Igor P. Bondarev

“…On this basis, a scheme for determining the developmental stages and individual age of F. glaber specimens from the morphology of shell valves has been developed. The most prominent mark on the shell surface is formed mainly in winter as a result of the physiological restructuring of the organism before the beginning of the annual cycle of gonad formation. …”
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Optimization of Acha, Pigeon pea, Orange-fleshed sweet potato flour and egg shells blending ratio for better nutritional content of breakfast cereal by Ayo Oluwadunsin Olugbuyi, Ajibola Mitchell Oyinloye, Adefisola Bola Adepeju, Kehinde Oyekunle Oni, Cordelia Nwadinife Jaiyeoba

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MOF@MOF core-shell hybrid adsorbents with controlled water vapor affinity towards enhanced and steady CO2 capture in moist conditions by Solomon K. Gebremariam, Anish Mathai Varghese, Suresh Kuppireddy, Yasser Al Wahedi, Ahmed AlHajaj, Georgios N. Karanikolos, Ludovic F. Dumée

“…This study presents a versatile strategy for fabricating novel MOF@MOF core-shell structures with reduced water vapor affinity by in-situ growth of hydrophobic ZIF-8 shells on the surface of hydrophilic HKUST-1 crystals. …”
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Dietary Tannic Acid Improves Hepatic Health and Capacity to Deal with Temperature Fluctuation in the Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle (<i>Pelodiscus sinensis</i>) by Liqin Ji, Yisen Shangguan, Qing Shi, Zhen Dong, Chen Chen, Junxian Zhu, Xiaoyou Hong, Xiaoli Liu, Chengqing Wei, Xinping Zhu, Wei Li

“…To assess the impact of tannic acid (TA) on the hepatic health of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle, the individuals were fed diets containing 0 (CG), 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 g/kg TA diets for 60 days (0 hps). …”
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Successful Treatment of Chronic Wound in a Patient with Longstanding Shell Injury on Heel using, a Novel Product Formulation: A Case Report by Gaurav Bhardwaj, Ramit Dhalla, Imola Jamir

“…Introduction: Chronic wounds pose a significant burden on patients’ physical and mental well-being and significantly raise health-care costs. Case Report: We report healing with VG111 application alone in a case of chronic wound in a patient who sustained a shell injury to the heel 35 years prior in 1988. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Feed-Grade Monocalcium Phosphate Ca(H2PO4)2·H2O from Oyster Shell by Bac Nguyen Quang, Duc Ta Hong

“…Oyster shell is composed mostly of CaCO3, and it is also considered as a secondary source of calcium for various applications. …”
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Sustainable development of chitosan-gelatin composite films for food packaging using crude chitosan extracted from American lobster (Homarus americanus) shell waste by Abhinav Jain, Beth Mason, Marianne Su-Ling Brooks

“…In particular, the applicability of crude chitosan extracted from waste lobster shells (without additional purification steps) as a cost-effective and sustainable feedstock is highlighted, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastic food packaging.…”
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Interpretable neural network predictions of high-intensity femtosecond x-ray free-electron laser pulses using sulfur K-shell emission spectra by Harald Agelii, Alfredo Bellisario, Carl Caleman, Nicusor Timneanu, Sebastian Cardoch

“…We train a neural network based on synthetic K-shell emission spectra from a lysozyme crystal to predict x-ray fluence and pulse duration. …”
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Development of external morphological malformations induced by hyperthermia exposure during the blastula stage in an ex-ovo (shell-less) culture of Gallus gallus domesticus embryos by Osvaldo Macias-Marin, Alma L. Guerrero-Barrera, Arturo G. Valdivia-Flores, Teodulo Quezada-Tristan, Flor Y. Ramirez-Castillo, Adriana C. Moreno-Flores, Fabiola Galindo-Guerrero, Francisco J. Avelar-Gonzalez, Adriana D. Rodriguez-Padilla

“…Different methods have been described for incubating chicken embryos outside the eggshell (ex-ovo or shell-less incubation). To date, no studies have focused on using ex-ovo incubation as a model to study the effects of hyperthermia as a teratogen. …”
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Mud crab, Scylla tranquebarica (Fabricius, 1798), crablet grow‐out in lined ponds with different stocking densities to support soft‐shell crab production by Gunarto Gunarto, Herlinah Herlinah, Muliani Muliani, Nurbaya Nurbaya, Rosmiati Rosmiati, Emma Suryati, Sulaeman Sulaeman, Samuel Lante, Andi Parenrengi, Muhammad Nur Syafaat, Early Septiningsih, Idayanti Nursyamsi

“…This study aimed to determine the optimum grow‐out stocking density for Scylla tranquebarica crablets reared in lined ponds to supply the soft‐shell crab industry. Three stocking density treatments (1, 4, and 8 ind.…”
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Phenotyping peanut cultivars with contrasting responses to pod rot pathogens by Jin Li, Chunjiao Jiang, Zhen Yang, Fengjian Liang, Zhiwei Wang, Xiuzhen Wang, Xiushan Sun, Jing Yu, Mingjun Zhang, Chuantang Wang

“…Resistance breeding is considered a cost-effective approach for managing pod rot. Previous research in the United States identified significant anatomical differences in leaves and shells among peanut cultivars with varying responses to pod rot caused by Pythium myriotylum Drechs. and Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn. …”
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