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Bioplastics composed of renewable sources and antimicrobial components are desirable in food packaging. This study prepared bioplastic films with cassava starch and rosemary essential oil using a casting methodology. Fil...

"Poly(amide-triazole) and poly(ester-triazole) synthesized from d-galactose as a renewable resource were applied for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) by the emulsification/solvent evaporation method. The NPs were cha...

Tithonia diversifolia, known as Mexican sunflower, has been widely used as an herbal medicine to treat diabetes. This study used FTIR fingerprint spectra combined with chemometrics to differentiate T. diversifolia leaves...

Because of resistance development by cancer cells against current anticancer drugs, there is a considerable interest in developing novel antitumor agents. We have previously demonstrated that CIGB-552, a novel cell-penet...

Background In sub-Saharan Africa, young women face disproportionate challenges transitioning from school to employment, with high rates of those not in education, employment or training (NEET). Structural barriers—incl...

Several species of the family Bromeliaceae are characterized by the production of proteases in unusual amounts, especially in fruits. Bromelain, an extract rich in cysteine endopeptidases obtained from Ananas comosus L.,...

Introduction: The complexity of urbanization processes across Latin American societies encourages investigating its implications in health conditions, especially during childhood. One of the possible links between them i...

In the anti-venom production process, it is essential to use whole venom during immunization to generate specific antibodies capable of neutralizing all venom components. However, efforts are being made to improve the tr...

Localized scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder affecting the dermis, subcutaneous tissue and deeper structures. The course of localized scleroderma includes three stages: early inflammation, progressive sclerosis an...

The effect of attentional focusing on muscular activities and motor skills has been well established. It is known that internal focusing (on body movement or the action itself) results in increased muscular activity. How...

Abstract The protective effect of pig skin gelatin water extracts (PSW) and the low molecular weight hydrolysates of PSW generated via enzymatic hydrolysis with Flavourzyme® 1000L (LPSW) against scopolamine-induced impa...

Dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever are important vector-borne diseases transmitted by female mosquitoes when they feed on humans. The use of repellents based on natural products is an alternative for personal protecti...

In the Southern Pantanal, the hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), an endangered species, often chooses the manduvi tree (Sterculia apetala) as a nesting site, because of its physical properties. In addition, the...

The article highlights the keynotes of professional training of elementary school teacher to social and pedagogical activity with pupils and their parents taking into consideration specific character of mountain landscap...

A data set of 137Cs and 40K activity values in plant and soil samples, obtained under identical conditions during a four-year period, was analysed in order to determine the temporal trend of the soil-to-plant transfer p...

Reciprocal activation of flexor and extensor muscles constitutes the fundamental mechanism that tetrapod vertebrates use for locomotion and limbdriven reflex behaviors. This aspect of motor coordination is controlled by ...

Abstract Characterization and utilization of the bioactive compounds from natural resources is one of the most concerns to maintain quality properties of foods, especially to prevent the oxidation of lipids in meat produ...

Essential oils from six species of aromatic plants collected in the Catamarca Province of Argentina were evaluated for their chemical composition and repellent and insecticidal activities against beetles of the genus Car...

Crotoxin (CTX), the major component of the venom from the South American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus terrificus) has diverse toxic effects, including pre-synaptic neurotoxicity. Among these, the effect of CTX in the h...

The essential psychological properties of any activity lie in its motivation in particular in those purposes that lead the subject to it as a means of achieving them. Various positively colored emotional experiences awa...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Zuccagnia punctata extracts (ZpE) are used in ethnomedicine as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs. The pharmacological properties of ZpE and their polyphenolic components suggest th...

The problem of professional training of future social workers in the context of formation of necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is actualized in the article. The views of scientists on the content of the notions o...

The article examines the components and importance of forming one of the key competences “initiative and entrepreneurship” in the context of reforming modern secondary education; possibilities of its introduction in ...

Abstract Background A high prevalence of child overweight and obesity worldwide calls for innovative multi-setting intervention approaches, and thorough evaluation. This paper describes the protocol for the process evalu...