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View article: Shedding light on cuticle formation: phytochrome B and downstream signaling events controlling cuticle deposition in tomato fruits
Shedding light on cuticle formation: phytochrome B and downstream signaling events controlling cuticle deposition in tomato fruits Open
The cuticle is a hydrophobic barrier limiting water loss and pathogen entry. Although light influences cuticle formation, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood, particularly in fruits. Here, we show that fruits from tomato ( S…
View article: Comparative Analysis of the Physicochemical Properties of Fresh, Solar-Dried, Oven-Dried and Commercial Royal Gala Apple Snacks
Comparative Analysis of the Physicochemical Properties of Fresh, Solar-Dried, Oven-Dried and Commercial Royal Gala Apple Snacks Open
This study compares the physicochemical properties of Royal Gala apple snacks fresh and processed using different methods: solar-dried (SD), oven-dried at 65 °C (OD65°) and 85 °C (OD85°) and two commercial brands (CC—commercial apple C and…
View article: From Sun to Snack: Different Drying Methods and Their Impact on Crispiness and Consumer Acceptance of Royal Gala Apple Snacks
From Sun to Snack: Different Drying Methods and Their Impact on Crispiness and Consumer Acceptance of Royal Gala Apple Snacks Open
This study explores the acoustic, mechanical and sensory characteristics of Royal Gala dried apples, with a special focus on the potential of solar drying as a sustainable processing method. Apple samples were subjected to different drying…
View article: Implementação do Geo360 em Maracanaú: integração do cadastro territorial multifinalitário com o sistema tributário municipal
Implementação do Geo360 em Maracanaú: integração do cadastro territorial multifinalitário com o sistema tributário municipal Open
Este artigo apresenta um estudo de caso sobre a implementação do sistema de geoprocessamento Geo360 no município de Maracanaú, no Ceará, com foco na integração do Cadastro Territorial Multifinalitário (CTM) ao sistema tributário municipal.…
View article: FORMAÇÃO SOBRE TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO DO AUTISMO PARA ACADÊMICOS E PROFISSIONAIS DA SAÚDE E DA EDUCAÇÃO: EXPERIÊNCIA NA AMAZÔNIA BRASILEIRA
FORMAÇÃO SOBRE TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO DO AUTISMO PARA ACADÊMICOS E PROFISSIONAIS DA SAÚDE E DA EDUCAÇÃO: EXPERIÊNCIA NA AMAZÔNIA BRASILEIRA Open
Introdução: O Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo (TEA) é uma condição que afeta o desenvolvimento neurológico do indivíduo e se caracteriza pela presença de déficits na comunicação social e pela existência de movimentos repetitivos e estere…
View article: Low-Bandgap Ferroelectric h-LuMnO3 Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications
Low-Bandgap Ferroelectric h-LuMnO3 Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications Open
This work explores the deposition of hexagonal (h-) LuMnO3 thin films in the P63cm phase and investigates the conditions under which the synergy of ferroelectric and photoactive properties, can be achieved to confirm the potential of this …
View article: Insecticidal nanoformulations based on a lipid matrix: Physicochemical properties and their effect on non-target aquatic biota
Insecticidal nanoformulations based on a lipid matrix: Physicochemical properties and their effect on non-target aquatic biota Open
The incorporation of lambda-cyhalothrin (LC) in lipid nanoparticles (LN) could be a sustainable strategy to increase its efficacy and decrease its hazard to the environment. The purpose of the present work was to perform the interaction be…
View article: Impactos das alterações no sono no desenvolvimento de doenças neurodegenerativas
Impactos das alterações no sono no desenvolvimento de doenças neurodegenerativas Open
Alterações no sono estão diretamente associadas ao desenvolvimento e à progressão de doenças neurodegenerativas, como Alzheimer, Parkinson e Huntington, impactando negativamente a qualidade de vida e acelerando processos patológicos. A rel…
View article: Effectiveness of three biomimetic remineralization procedures in artificial caries-affected dentin – an in-vitro pilot study
Effectiveness of three biomimetic remineralization procedures in artificial caries-affected dentin – an in-vitro pilot study Open
Objectives: Biomimetic remineralization strategies offer promising paths for managing caries- affected dentin by restoring its morphology and structural integrity. This pilot study aimed to assess the morphological and structural changes i…
View article: Soothing the Itch: The Role of Medicinal Plants in Alleviating Pruritus in Palliative Care
Soothing the Itch: The Role of Medicinal Plants in Alleviating Pruritus in Palliative Care Open
Chronic pruritus, or persistent itching, is a debilitating condition that severely impacts quality of life, especially in palliative care settings. Traditional treatments often fail to provide adequate relief or are associated with signifi…
View article: O enfermeiro educador em saúde nos Centros de Atenção Psicossociais álcool e drogas
O enfermeiro educador em saúde nos Centros de Atenção Psicossociais álcool e drogas Open
A atuação do enfermeiro como educador em saúde levanta uma questão central sobre seu papel e contribuição para a educação em saúde. Essa questão se estende à compreensão do cuidado em saúde mental a partir das práticas educativas implement…
View article: A Review on Solar Drying Devices: Heat Transfer, Air Movement and Type of Chambers
A Review on Solar Drying Devices: Heat Transfer, Air Movement and Type of Chambers Open
Food waste is one of the biggest challenges we are facing nowadays. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, approximately one-third of all food produced in the world is lost at some stage between pro…
View article: Growth and Structural Characterization of h-LuMnO3 Thin Films Deposited by Direct MOCVD
Growth and Structural Characterization of h-LuMnO3 Thin Films Deposited by Direct MOCVD Open
In this work, we investigated the MOCVD conditions to synthesize thin films with the hexagonal P63cm h-LuMnO3 phase as a potential low-band gap ferroelectric material. The main parameters investigated were the ratio of organometallic start…
View article: Treatment of Winery Wastewater by Combined Almond Skin Coagulant and Sulfate Radicals: Assessment of HSO5− Activators
Treatment of Winery Wastewater by Combined Almond Skin Coagulant and Sulfate Radicals: Assessment of HSO5− Activators Open
The large production of wine and almonds leads to the generation of sub-products, such as winery wastewater (WW) and almond skin. WW is characterized by its high content of recalcitrant organic matter (biodegradability index < 0.30). There…
View article: The leaf of Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffm.: A physical-chemical perspective of terrestrialization in the cuticle
The leaf of Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffm.: A physical-chemical perspective of terrestrialization in the cuticle Open
Although Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffm. is one of the most popular ornamental species in both hemispheres, it has an extremely restricted wild occurrence (Cape province, South Africa). This contradiction between generalized ornamental ap…
View article: Design of a Friendly Solar Food Dryer for Domestic Over-Production
Design of a Friendly Solar Food Dryer for Domestic Over-Production Open
Solar drying is one of the many ways of efficiently making use of solar energy to meet the human demand for improved sustainability. In this study, we describe the construction and testing of two indirect solar dryer prototypes, especially…
View article: Biovalorization of Grape Stalks as Animal Feed by Solid State Fermentation Using White-Rot Fungi
Biovalorization of Grape Stalks as Animal Feed by Solid State Fermentation Using White-Rot Fungi Open
This work aimed to evaluate the potential of three fungi strains, Lentinula edodes, Pleurotus eryngii, and Pleurotus citrinopileatus, to degrade lignin and enhance the nutritive value of grape stalks (GS). The GS was inoculated with the fu…
View article: Microscopic Identification of Anatomical Elements and Chemical Analysis of Secondary Nests of Vespa velutina nigrithorax du Buyson
Microscopic Identification of Anatomical Elements and Chemical Analysis of Secondary Nests of Vespa velutina nigrithorax du Buyson Open
Vespa velutina accidentally arrived in Europe (France) in 2004, and rapidly expanded throughout the entire country. Its presence in mainland Portugal was first noticed in 2011. Being an invasive species with no natural predators in the reg…
View article: Electrical properties of melt-mixed polypropylene and as-grown carbon nanofiber composites: Analysis of their interphase <i>via</i> the AC conductivity modeling
Electrical properties of melt-mixed polypropylene and as-grown carbon nanofiber composites: Analysis of their interphase <i>via</i> the AC conductivity modeling Open
The morphology, crystallinity, and electrical conductivity (σ′ and σ″) as a function of frequency of polypropylene (PP) melt-extruded with different amounts of as-grown carbon nanofibers (CNFs) from 0 to 1.4 vol. % are examined. The PP/CNF…
View article: Thermal stability and decomposition kinetics of NdNiO3−δ at 1 bar of O2
Thermal stability and decomposition kinetics of NdNiO3−δ at 1 bar of O2 Open
View article: Multi-Biomarker Responses of Asian Clam Corbicula fluminea (Bivalvia, Corbiculidea) to Cadmium and Microplastics Pollutants
Multi-Biomarker Responses of Asian Clam Corbicula fluminea (Bivalvia, Corbiculidea) to Cadmium and Microplastics Pollutants Open
One of the most widespread aquatic organisms in the rivers and estuarine ecosystems, in the world, is Asian clam Corbiculafluminea. This clam, that can adapt to environmental changes, is an invasive species in several areas and it was adop…
View article: Annealing influence on the magnetostructural transition in Gd5Si1.3Ge2.7 thin films
Annealing influence on the magnetostructural transition in Gd5Si1.3Ge2.7 thin films Open