Recent technical innovations and developments in computer-based technology have enabled bioscience researchers to acquire comprehensive datasets and identify unique parameters within experimental datasets. However, field researchers may face the chal...
Efforts to optimize the design and enhance the efficiency of standing-wave thermoacoustic refrigerators (SWTARs), particularly those with parallel plate stacks, are crucial for achieving rapid and straightforward engineering estimates. This study pri...
This study aims to evaluate the reliability of qualitative and semiquantitative parameters of 18F-FDG PET-CT, and eventually a correlation between them, in predicting the risk of malignancy in patients with solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) before th...
In this paper, a cost-effective visible/near infrared optical prototype was tested for grape maturity monitoring. The device was used to quantify the qualitative parameters of Chardonnay grapes, based on the combination of spectroscopic data and the...
This study aimed to evaluate whether supplemental feeding at milking (SFAM) positively influences the quantitative−qualitative milk parameters due to improving some welfare assessment traits of multiparous Anatolian buffalo cows confined in sem...
Appropriate investments are required to achieve sustainable industrial development and safety conditions at the same time. A sufficient safety level is achieved when research outcomes are deployed in practice. This paper comprises a review of ignitab...
Background: Grade 2–3 diffuse gliomas (DGs) show extensive infiltration through white matter (WM) tracts. Along-tract analysis of WM tracts based on diffusion tensor tractography (DTI) can been performed to assess the microstructural integrity...
Blood oranges have high concentrations of bioactive compounds that are beneficial to health. In Europe, the cultivation of blood oranges is increasing due to their excellent nutritional properties. In Citrus crops, rootstocks play an important role i...
In addition to lubricating and cooling, aero-engine lubricating oil is also a transport medium for wear particles generated by mechanical wear. Online identification of the number and shape of wear particles is an important means to directly determin...
Studies on the structure of intelligence refer to two main theoretical models: the first one considers intelligence as a unitary construct, the second one assumes the involvement of a plurality of factors. Studies using Raven’s Coloured Progres...
Sustainable urbanism involves a wide range of issues, starting with the building unit and leading up to the city scale under the discourse of sustainability, including the four main dimensions of environmental, economic, cultural, and social. Univers...
The study monitored the effect of differentiated mineral nutrition of microgreens species by solution of sodium selenate (2 mg Se/L) on the content of Se, chlorophylls, and other minerals. Chlorophylls were measured spectrophotometrically, Se by elec...
Eggplant is an essential widespread year-round fruit vegetable. This study was conducted using 130 local germplasm of brinjal to select diverse parents based on the multiple traits selection index for the future breeding program. This selection was p...
Objectives: Few studies have explored the use of spectral dual-layer detector-based computed tomography (SDCT) parameters, thymidine kinase-1 (TK1), and tumor abnormal protein (TAP) for the detection of ground-glass nodules (GGNs). Therefore, we aime...
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of nitrogen nutrition on the content of fatty acids and selected qualitative parameters (nitrogenous substances, ash, crude fiber) in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.). The experiment was carried...
The aim of this study was to calculate MRI quantitative parameters extracted from chemical-shift (CS) and dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) T1-weighted (T1-WS) images of adrenal lesions (AL) with qualitative heterogeneous signal drop on CS T1-WS and co...
Modern agriculture is facing many difficulties due to a rapidly changing climate, and environmental damage from agricultural production. The commitment of scientists and farmers to increase environmentally sustainable agricultural practices is one wa...
The design and construction of adaptive façades have garnered increasing attention as a means to enhance the energy performance and sustainability of high-rise residential buildings. Adaptive façades can dynamically respond to environme...
Semen cryopreservation is a crucial technology for enhancing reproductive efficiency in livestock production; however, oxidative stress-induced sperm damage during the freeze–thaw process remains a significant challenge. In this study, metabolo...
The aim of this study was to examine variations in cow milk composition as a function of breeding system and seasonality. This study was carried out in 16 dairy farms located in the Abruzzo region (Central Italy), equally distributed between farms th...
Peat is a common substrate used for the cultivation of potted plants. However, the use of peat in horticulture has recently been questioned from an environmental standpoint, since it is a non-renewable resource and plays a major role in atmospheric C...
This study describes an investigation of the pyrolysis and combustion of flax straw as biofuel, focusing on the physicochemical properties and kinetic and thermodynamic parameters, and evaluates the type of degradation products using the thermogravim...
In order to evaluate the liming and nitrogen efficiency of cocksfoot (Dactylisglomerata L.) productivity, a field experiment was performed in Western Lithuania’s naturally acidic Retisol area (55°43′ N, 21°27′ E). Based on s...
This article focuses on the assessment of point clouds obtained by various laser scanning methods as a tool for 3D mapping and Digital Twin concepts. The presented research employed terrestrial and mobile laser scanning methods to obtain high-precisi...
One of the potential options for sewage sludge as an alternative organic material is the fertilization of energy crops. To evaluate the effect of granulated sewage sludge and mineral fertilization N60P60K60 on common osier’s (Salix viminalis L....
Apricot cultivation plays a significant role in Italy’s agricultural landscape, with the country hosting a wide variety of traditional and international cultivars, and their cultivation, processing and transformation offer a wide margin for mar...
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The aim of this study was to assess if there are any objective changes in the viscoelastic parameters of the erector spinae muscle after Vojta stimulation. The study involved 22 healthy children at an average age of 7 months and with an Apgar score o...
The granary weevil Sitophilus granarius L. is a pest causing substantial damage to stored wheat worldwide, against which the elaboration of sustainable control methods has recently been gaining importance. Our objective was to assess the efficacy of...
In a global climate change environment, assuring optimal growing conditions is a difficult challenge, compromising the food supply for a rapidly rising population. The climatic conditions in the protected environment lead to high temperatures and fas...
Exposing fruits and vegetables to UVB radiation post-harvest is a technique used to modify secondary metabolites and prolong their shelf life. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of UVB irradiation on the chemical and physical ch...
Olive oil production is among the most significant pillars of crop production, especially in the Mediterranean region. The management risks undertaken throughout the olive oil production chain can be minimized using smart tools and applications. This...
The geographical traceability of extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) is of paramount importance for oil chain actors and consumers. Oils produced in two adjacent Portuguese regions, Côa (36 oils) and Douro (31 oils), were evaluated and fulfilled the...
Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the utility of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), using both qualitative and quantitative perfusion analysis, in differentiating subtypes of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Methods: This prospective, singl...
Quantum entanglement is not only a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics but also a special resource for many important quantum information processing tasks. An intuitive way to understand quantum entanglement is to analyze its geometric parameter...
This article presents a theoretical analysis of the use of spiral-elliptical ducts in the atomizer of a modern fuel injector. The parameters of the injected fuel stream can be divided into quantitative and qualitative. The quantitative parameter is t...
This article presents the qualitative analyses of the construction of supercapacitor samples. The analyses are based on the suggested thermographic measurements as well as the technique of testing the inherent noise of the investigated element. The i...
This study aimed to identify determinants of quantitative dimensions of physical activity (PA; duration, frequency, and intensity) in community-dwelling, multi-morbid, older persons with cognitive impairment (CI). In addition, qualitative and quantit...
(1) Background: Treated water distributed in a Latin American megapolis has been the target of criticism in recent years. During the summers of 2020 and 2021, treated water had a taste and smell of mud in the metropolitan area of Rio de Janeiro city,...
The paper concerns investigation of the effect of impact crusher operation on selected qualitative characteristics of mineral aggregate products. Qualitative characteristics of crushing products in terms of size reduction ratio and fine particles con...
The monitoring and management of consistently changing landscape patterns are accomplished through a large amount of remote sensing data using satellite images and aerial photography that requires lossy compression for effective storage and transmiss...
Thinning and pruning are expensive cultural practices in peach cultivation, but essential to obtain adequate production. This study evaluated the effects of combining two pruning (four and six scaffold branches) and three thinning (low, medium, and h...
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The Damasio's somatic marker hypothesis focuses on the possible influence of the emotional states on the decision making processes. An assessment tool derived form this theory is the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT). The aim of this study was to detect decis...
Based on the proposed microscopic model, we investigate the multiferroic characteristics of VOX2 (X = Cl, Br, I) monolayers using a Green’s function method. The dependence of the microscopic parameters of the ferroelectric system (pseudo-spin a...
Throughout many decades, the Schlieren visualization method has been mainly used as means to visualize transparent flows in a qualitative manner. The images recorded provide data regarding the existence of the flow, or illustrate predicted flow geome...
Biostimulant products are recognized for their ability to improve the agronomic parameters of plants and the qualitative and nutraceutical parameters of fruits and confer greater resistance to plants under abiotic and biotic stress conditions. In our...
Existing qualitative direction-relation matrix models employ rigid classification schemes, limiting their ability to differentiate directional relationships between multiple targets within the same directional tile. This paper proposes two quantitati...
In this study, the effects of the application of edible coatings on the shelf life of the strawberry were evaluated, with the aim of extending the fruit’s availability and shelf life while preserving its qualitative characteristics. In particul...
Canine hip dysplasia is a complex and multifactorial disease. The early diagnosis of dysplastic dogs under one year of age helps veterinarians to plan proper preventive/therapeutic methods. Having an accurate screening method increases the chance of...
This paper presents an assessment of the possibility of using digital image classifiers for tomographic images concerning ductile iron castings. The results of this work can help the development of an efficient system suggestion allowing for decision...
Sub-Saharan social-ecological systems are undergoing changes in environmental conditions, including modifications in rainfall pattern and biodiversity loss. Consequences of such changes depend on complex causal chains which call for integrated manage...
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