2026 March - 17 articles
In this study, the potential for re-mixing and re-vulcanizing waste natural rubber glove (WNRG) material by using it as the primary matrix was investigated. Alternative types of vulcanization systems, namely, sulfur, phenolic resin, and peroxide, wer...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires sustained patient engagement in complex therapeutic and self-management processes, making health literacy (HL) a key determinant of effective care. This cross-sectional study assessed HL levels among adults w...
Diverse natural systems in the universe from stars to organisms have finite “life cycles” (durations of existence). In my review, I attempt to answer fundamental but little explored questions about birth-death cycles, including “why...
This study investigates whether external terms of trade (TOT) and mining-sector GDP in Peru share a stable long-run relationship. Although mining has played a central role in the country’s growth trajectory, its performance remains highly expos...
This paper explores how semantic-space reasoning, traditionally used in computational linguistics, can be extended to tactical decision-making in team sports. Building on the analogy between texts and teams—where players act as words and collec...
This study assesses the technical, operational, environmental, and economic feasibility of integrating alkaline water electrolysis (AEL) using on-site measured surplus electricity from two 20 MW natural-gas turbogenerators installed at a Central Proc...
Grapevine tissues (Vitis spp.) are rich in various phenolic compounds and polysaccharides, which complicates the isolation of dsDNA for molecular analysis. In this study, 25 different DNA extraction buffers were developed and tested using a six-facto...
This study investigats both emerging and existing ethical issues associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, a region characterised by unique socio-economic and cultural complexities. Even though AI adoption is rapidly tra...
Background: Food-related reactions can significantly impact children’s dietary choices, health, and nutritional status. This study evaluated adherence to the Mediterranean diet and explored its associations with regional and family socioeconomi...
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have gained increasing attention across food, biomedical, environmental, and many industrial fields due to their antimicrobial properties, chemical stability, and favorable physicochemical characteristics. In parall...
Different groups of microorganisms—namely lactic acid bacteria (LAB), coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS), dairy propionibacteria, yeasts, and molds—play essential roles in producing safe fermented foods of animal and plant origin with...
The incorporation of probiotic bacteria into active packaging systems represents an innovative strategy to enhance food preservation while delivering health benefits to consumers. This review discusses the selection criteria for probiotic strains foc...
Moringa oleifera is widely recognized for its pharmacological properties and has recently attracted interest for its potential anticancer effects. In this study, we investigated the in vitro activity of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on the human pros...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming criminal practice by industrialising deception, compressing attack cycles, and corroding evidentiary trust. This narrative review synthesises recent technical and criminological literature with institution...
Escalating climate change and the increasing frequency of weather extremes pose a threat to the resilience of urban environments and human health, highlighting the urgent need for implementing energy-efficient interventions and reducing building cool...
This study assessed whether frequent attendance of onsite produce events at Federally Qualified Health Centers is associated with increased fruit and vegetable consumption, reduced food insecurity, and enrollment in food assistance. A deeper understa...
The transition to sustainable energy systems requires the development of efficient hydrokinetic technologies to increase the reliability and competitiveness of renewable energy generation. Vertical-axis H-Darrieus turbines can improve their performan...
