Behavioral, physiological and genetic responses of the Yesso scallop Mizuhopecten yessoensis to the predation of sea star by Xuetao Li, Xuetao Li, Xuetao Li, Xian Li, Xian Li, Danyang Li, Danyang Li, Dandan Zhang, Xingyue Zhai, Xubo Wang, Xubo Wang, Junxia Mao, Junxia Mao, Ying Tian, Ying Tian, Ming Liu, Yaqing Chang, Yaqing Chang, Zhenlin Hao, Zhenlin Hao

“…Shell clap behavior, recorded using a force gauge system, revealed significantly increased contraction force and frequency following predator exposure, particularly in small and medium-sized scallops. …”
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Hybrid Solar PV–Agro-Waste-Driven Combined Heat and Power Energy System as Feasible Energy Source for Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa by Ogheneruona Endurance Diemuodeke, David Vera, Mohammed Moore Ojapah, Chinedum Oscar Nwachukwu, Harold U. Nwosu, Daniel O. Aikhuele, Joseph C. Ofodu, Banasco Seidu Nuhu

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Role of the Fe₃O₄ mass ratio in Fe₃O₄-Fe nanoparticles with the core-shell structure on their anticancer activity <i>in vitro</i> by O. V. Bakina, A. S. Lozhkomoev, S. O. Kazantsev, A. V. Avgustinovich, S. G. Afanasyev, l. V. Spirina

“…Introduction. Currently, most of the drugs used in tumor therapy are highly toxic and cause various toxic effects. …”
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Anti-Money Laundering and the "Beneficial Ownership" Amendments to South Africa's Companies Act 71 of 2008 by Etienne Olivier, Windell Nortje

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Combined Effect of Spent Mushroom Substrate and Agro-Industrial Residues on <i>Pleurotus columbinus</i> Production and Intra-Cellular Polysaccharide Synthesis by Marianna Dedousi, Chrysavgi Gardeli, Seraphim Papanikolaou, Panagiota Diamantopoulou

“…Spent mushroom substrate (SMS), spent coffee grounds from espresso production (SCG), faba bean harvest residues (FBR), pistachio shells (PS) wheat straw (WS) (control) agro-industrial waste were combined in different ratios, with or without supplements (wheat bran, soybean flour), to create novel substrates for <i>Pleurotus columbinus</i> growth. …”
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Enhancing slow sand filtration with 3D-printed eco-friendly bricks by Wathsala Benthota Pathiranage, Chloe Sharp, Yinshan Hong, Cecylia Williams, Omar Algharibeh, Anna McKnight, Clinton Williams, Hunain Alkhateb, Matteo D’Alessio

“…This study evaluated the ability of two low-cost and sustainable materials, clay and crawfish shell waste to produce 3D-printed bricks to remove turbidity, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), total coliforms and E. coli. …”
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Environmentally Friendly Composites from Agricultural Residue Biomass for Lightweight Applications in New Generation Structures: A Review by Murugesan Palaniappan, Sivasubramanian Palanisamy, Borhen Louhichi, Nadir Ayrilmis, Thulasi mani Murugesan

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Performance Assessment of Organic Fibre-Reinforced Ceiling Boards for Sustainable Building Applications by Theophilus Olukunle Oloyede, Joseph Abutu, Zaka Audua Mshelia

“… This study developed two separate ceiling boards using snot apple fibre and cow hair with coconut shells and epoxy resin binder added in each of the boards in order to produce sustainable, lightweight, and cost-effective ceiling boards from agricultural and animal waste fibres as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional, non-renewable building materials. …”
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Energy-Saving Seamless Insulation Systems for Frame Buildings Using Foamed Polyethylene by Bessonov I.V., Ter-Zakaryan K.A., Zhukov A.D., Mednikova E.A.

“…The effect of the reflective layer applied to the foamed polyethylene on the mechanical characteristics of the material is insignificant, but it contributes to an increase in the thermal resistance of the insulating shell. Strength characteristics ensure the integrity of the seamless insulation envelope. …”
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Atomic Pt-Layer-Coated Au Peroxidase Nanozymes with Enhanced Activity for Ultrasensitive Colorimetric Immunoassay of Interleukin-12 by Han Zhang, Xiang Peng, Hao Song, Yongfeng Tan, Jianglian Xu, Qunfang Li, Zhuangqiang Gao

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Application of Foundry Wastes in Eco-Efficient Construction Materials: A Review by Ingried Aguiar, Sandra Cunha, José Aguiar

“…Key findings include that waste foundry sand is the most widely utilized foundry waste in construction materials, while ceramic mold shells and paraffin waxes remain underexplored. …”
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Application of Special Calculation Techniques in the Design of All-Welded Gastight Structures of Boiler Units by M. P. Kurepin, M. Yu. Serbinovskiy

“…The objective of this study was to develop a new special procedure for calculating the strength of all-welded gastight structures based on computer modeling, using the most advanced methods of modeling the membrane wall and factors affecting it. …”
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Exploring Shrimp-Derived Chitin Nanofiber as a Sustainable Alternative to Urea for Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> cv. BRRI dhan67) Cultivation by Md. Iftekhar Shams, Md. Yamin Kabir, Md. Yasin Ali, Masum Billah, Most. Jakiya Sultana Bristi, Hironori Kaminaka, Dagmawi Abebe Zewude, Shinsuke Ifuku

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Fostering the Development of Earth Data Science Skills in a Diverse Community of Online Learners: A Case Study of the Earth Data Science Corps by Nathan A. Quarderer, Leah Wasser, Anne U. Gold, Patricia Montaño, Lauren Herwehe, Katherine Halama, Emily Biggane, Jessica Logan, David Parr, Sylvia Brady, James Sanovia, Charles Jason Tinant, Elisha Yellow Thunder, Justina White Eyes, LaShell Poor Bear/Bagola, Madison Phelps, Trey Orion Phelps, Brett Alberts, Michela Johnson, Nathan Korinek, William Travis, Naomi Jacquez, Kaiea Rohlehr, Emily Ward, Elsa Culler, R. Chelsea Nagy, Jennifer Balch

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Behavioral Characteristics of Limnoperna fortunei under Different Light Conditions by MA Jun, TAO Ze-yi, WANG Ying-cai, WANG Zhang-peng, LI Tian-cui

“…[Results] The results of shell opening and adhesion behaviors of Limnoperna fortunei under different light intensities showed that with increasing light intensity, shell opening frequency and material exchange decreased. …”
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Mechanical Evaluation of Polymer Composite Hip Protectors by Jose Daniel Diniz Melo, Ayrles S. Gonçalves Barbosa, Ricardo Oliveira Guerra

“…The hip protectors were developed with an inner layer of energy absorbing soft material and an outer rigid shell of fiberglass-reinforced polymer composite. …”
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Influencing Factors on Oyster Recruitment and Performance Evaluation for Oyster Reef Restoration in Tianjin Coastal Zones by Yuxuan Zhao, Chen Yang, Bo Zhang, Yanping Li, Jianbo Tu, Fuxin Niu, Wenliang Kong, Zhiyun Wang, Xianhua Liu

“…Our results demonstrated that the shell string method was the most effective in the Dashentang subtidal zone, while the mesh bag method with oyster seeding was optimal in the Bagua Shoal intertidal zone. …”
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Nano-inspired optimized valorization of agrowastes by Vagococcus fluvialis FL1 for alkaline protease production and biotechnological application by V.A. Ajayi, A. Lateef

“…This study highlights the potential of Vagococcus fluvialis FL (QR884243.1), an indigenous proteolytic bacterium isolated from a chicken feather dump site for sustainable protease production in agrowaste-based media for the first time. Melon seed shell (MS), groundnut shell (GS), and groundnut peel (GP) were effectively valorized to produce proteases having titers of 31.60–45.65 U/ml. …”
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FIBER REINFORCED SAND BACKFILL FOR UNDERGROUND PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS by Andrei B. Ponomarev, V.I. Kleveko, O.V. Moiseeva, K.R. Kashapova

“…The stress-strain state of the structural shells need to be known to facilitate their rational design. …”
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Comparison of Model Systems (M+)n·[CrX63−] and M3CrX6 + 18MX Based on Quantum-Chemical Calculations (X: F, Cl) by Vyacheslav Kremenetsky, Sergey Kuznetsov

“…On the basis of quantum-chemical calculations the most stable particle compositions are estimated in such model systems as (M+)n·[CrCl6] and M3CrCl6 + 18MCl (M = Na, K, and Cs). …”
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