Sci, Volume 7, Issue 3

Eutrophication is a significant issue in aquatic systems that receive wastewater from anthropogenic sources. The reduction of phosphate concentration in wastewater and water bodies is essential to reduce the risk of eutrophication. In this study, bio...

Access to clean and safe drinking water is crucial for global health and well-being, formally recognised as a fundamental human right within the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. However, the integrity of water supply is increasing...

The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of maturation and relative age on the anthropometric variables and physical performance of young elite volleyball players according to sex and playing positions. The sample included 207 girls (13...

Large language models (LLMs) have recently demonstrated remarkable capabilities in natural language processing, mathematical reasoning, and code generation. However, their potential for solving differential equations—fundamental to applied math...

Legumes contain variable amounts of bioactive substances, including protease inhibitors, which have a protective role against herbivorous insects and bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens. However, their potential for application in agricultural and...

This study investigates the numerical prediction of the sonic boom phenomenon in supersonic aircraft by evaluating the near-field pressure signatures of three different aeroshapes. Two computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solvers, the open-source SU2 M...

Recent advancements in carbon nanotubes and graphene have driven significant research into other low-dimensional materials, with phosphorus-based materials emerging as a notable area of interest. Phosphorus nanowires and thin sheets show promise for...

The growing interest in sustainable materials has encouraged the valorization of agro-industrial byproducts for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food applications. This study evaluated yellow pitaya peel powder, obtained via convective and refracta...

Grape pomace (i.e., the residual skins, seeds, and pulp left after vinification) retains up to 70% of the fruit’s original phenolic compounds and is also rich in dietary fiber. As such, because this by-product is generated in large quantities w...

The aviation industry prioritizes safety and has embraced innovative approaches for both reactive and proactive safety measures. Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a useful tool for aviation safety. This systematic literature review explores ML app...

Agricultural markets are increasingly exposed to global risks as climate change intensifies and macro-financial volatility becomes more prevalent. This study examines the dynamic interconnection between major agricultural commodities—soybeans,...

Bioactive peptides have significant potential for applications in pharmaceuticals, the food industry, and cosmetics due to their wide spectrum of biological activities. However, their pronounced structural and functional heterogeneity complicates the...

This study presents a general 3 × 5 × 5 factorial experimental design to maximize the Power Coefficient (Cp) of an H-Darrieus hydrokinetic turbine equipped with external accessories. Five accessory configurations (standard, cycloidal, fla...

In Italy, several changes to academic and professional standards and rules in kinesiology and sport have recently occurred. On the university side, no data collection has started regarding these changes and effects on specific scholars. The aim of th...

Most levees are composed of earthen materials, making their structural stability vulnerable under flood conditions, especially in the case of overtopping. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the channel Froude number and the flow beha...

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), a member of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) family, has been associated with adverse health effects, including potential links to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study investigates the impact of PF...

Severe fatigue, difficulty falling asleep, body stiffness, cognitive impairment, and widespread pain are some of the primary symptoms experienced by individuals with fibromyalgia (FM), leading to reduced physical function, increased frailty, and elev...

(1) Background: Violence against healthcare professionals is becoming a growing concern for healthcare systems and a public health issue, and in Portugal it remains undocumented at a national level, leaving a critical knowledge gap. This scenario com...

Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4), threatens banana and plantain production throughout South America. Because Colombian biosafety regulations restrict in vitro work with Foc TR4, we tested the antifu...

In this work, ZnO nanorods were grown on vertically aligned and randomly aligned silica nanosprings using the hydrothermal method. The initial step was the deposition of a ZnO seed layer by atomic layer deposition to promote nucleation. For hydrother...

Ternary chalcogenide-based sulfide materials with distorted morphologies such as BaZrS₃, CaZrS₃, and SrZrS₃, have recently gained much attention in optoelectronics and photovoltaics due to their high structural and thermal stability and compatibility...

Today, blockchain technologies are a separate, rapidly developing area. With rapid development, they open up a number of scientific problems. One of these problems is the problem of reliability, which is primarily associated with the use of cryptogra...

Transcription factors play crucial roles in regulating gene expression, and any dysregulation in their levels could be involved in cancer progression. The role of androgen receptors (AR) and zinc finger (ZNF) proteins in tumors, like prostate cancer...

The paper studies the behavior of homogeneous isotropic materials by performing appropriate numerical analyses and utilizing suitable FEMs to reproduce the Brazilian splitting test. Starting with a theoretical approach and adopting suitable numerical...

This narrative review explores the role of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies in the production of dental implants, focusing on materials and key AM methods. The study discusses several materials used in implant fabrication, including porous ti...

Cyanobacteria are a prolific source of bioactive metabolites with expanding applications in sustainable agriculture and biotechnology. This work explores, for the first time in thermotolerant Colombian isolates, the impact of light spectrum, photoper...

This study investigates the use of waste glass powder derived from fluorescent lamps as a partial replacement for cement in mortar production, aiming to valorize this Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and enhance sustainability in...

This study investigates the potential of using downgraded chestnuts, which are unsuitable for commercial sale, from five distinct Greek regions to produce chestnut flour and formulate gluten-free biscuits. Chestnuts were dried and milled into flour,...

Cell culture models are of central importance for the investigation of cellular metabolism, proliferation and stress responses. In this study, the effects of different concentrations of glucose (1 g/L vs. 4.5 g/L) and fetal bovine serum (FBS; 5%, 10%...

The rise in multidrug-resistant bacterial strains and persistent infections such as Lyme disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi highlights the need for novel antimicrobial agents. The present study explores the antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotox...

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) can be produced from the metabolism of foods containing sulfur in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). At low doses, H₂S regulates the gut microbial community and supports GIT health, but depending on dose, age, and individual hea...

China is one of the countries severely affected by earthquakes, making precise and timely identification of earthquake precursors essential for reducing casualties and property damage. A novel method is proposed that combines a rock acoustic emission...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a major toxic gas emitted from vehicle exhaust, industrial processes, and incomplete fuel combustion, posing serious environmental and health risks. Catalytic oxidation of CO into less harmful CO₂ is an effective strategy to r...

This research investigates enhancing the performance of an Archimedes screw-type hydrokinetic turbine (ASHT). A 3D transient computational model employing the six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) methodology within the ANSYS Fluent software 2022 R1, was se...

Pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) minced muscle with 1 and 2% salt was treated with different high-pressure processing and thermal methods, including conventional heat-induced gels (HIGs), high-pressure processing (HPP) prior to cooking (PC), H...

In this paper, we address the problem of intelligent operation of Distribution Static Synchronous Compensators (D-STATCOMs) in power distribution systems to reduce energy losses and CO₂ emissions while improving system operating conditions. In additi...

(1) Background: Intrapartum obstetric violence has become increasingly visible and is portrayed as a cross-cutting and complex phenomenon. Despite numerous international debates and extensive reports in the literature, there is limited consensus on i...

Surface texture displays are touch panels that provide tactile feedback. Presenting softness sensations on such rigid surfaces remains a challenge, and effective methods are not yet established. This study explores how low-frequency frictional modula...

Infrastructure facility development and modernization highly contribute to national economic growth, but at the same time, such development also causes local negative impacts on the use of specific land plots, creating losses for their right holders....

Wilson’s disease is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism characterized by excessive copper accumulation in the liver, brain, and other tissues. This paper provides an overview of the primary pharmacological agents used in it...

This research represents the first application of the MOLS method to characterize the conformational energy landscape of an antimicrobial peptide within a solvent environment, providing a novel approach to understanding peptide behavior in solution....

Drug removal from urban wastewater (UW) is a topic of growing interest. The new European Directive addresses this problem by introducing quaternary treatment by 2045, as part of the “Zero Pollution” plan from a One Health perspective. In...

(1) Eating disorders (EDs), characterized by symptoms such as restrictive eating, binge eating, compensatory behaviors, and emotional dysregulation, are associated with autonomic nervous system dysregulation, which may contribute to cardiovascular co...

Key exchange mechanisms are foundational to secure communication, yet traditional methods face challenges from quantum computing. The Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM) is a post-quantum cryptographic key exchange protocol with...

Passiflora caerulea L., commonly known as the blue passionflower, is traditionally grown as an ornamental plant, but has a diverse chemical composition resulting in a wide range of biological activities that determine its pharmacological properties a...

Tomato chlorosis virus (ToCV) is a highly infectious plant virus that poses a significant threat to the Solanaceae family worldwide. Despite its widespread impact, effective control remains challenging due to its vector-borne transmission by whitefli...

Sheep and goat milk authenticity is of great importance, especially for countries like Greece, where these products are connected to the country’s rural economy and cultural heritage. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Fou...

Cement production significantly contributes to global warming, resource depletion, environmental degradation, and environmental pollution. Identifying sustainable alternatives is critical but requires balancing multiple, often conflicting, factors. T...

In his foundational work on classical and quantum electrodynamics, Stueckelberg introduced an external evolution parameter, $\tau$, in order to overcome difficulties associated with the problem of time in relativity. Stueckelberg particle trajectories...