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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0326.v1

Characteristics of Organically Grown Compared to Conventionally Grown Potato and the Processed Products: A Review

Koffi Djaman, Soum Sanogo, Komlan Koudahe, Samuel Allen, Aminou Saibou, Samuel Essah

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: organic; conventional; potato; quality; disease

Online: 14 May 2021 (11:44:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0944.v1

Groundwater Quality Assessment of Manipur, India, and Worldwide Bibliometric Analysis of Research Progress on Groundwater Quality

Rakshita Chaudhary, Nisha Gaur, Mohit Yadav

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Groundwater; Water Quality Index; Bacteriological Quality; Irrigational indices; Hydro chemical processes; Potential health risk

Online: 14 September 2023 (08:39:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0185.v1

Data Quality: A Negotiator between Paper-based and Digital Records in the Pakistan’s TB Control Program

Syed Mustafa Ali, Farah Naureen, Arif Noor, Maged Kamel N. Boulos, Javariya Aamir, Muhammad Ishaq, Naveed Anjum, John Ainsworth, Aamna Rashid, Arman Majidulla, Irum Fatima

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: mHealth; mobile data collection; data quality; data quality assessment framework; Tuberculosis control; developing countries

Online: 12 June 2018 (10:34:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0164.v1

Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Environmental Quality: A Panel Quintile Regression Method

Muhammad Azam, Wajhi Abbassi, Tahar Tayachi, Rauf I Azam

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Finance Keywords: Environmental quality; institutional quality; ethnic conflicts; socio-economic factors

Online: 18 April 2022 (10:38:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0721.v1

Measuring Software Quality Product Based on Fuzzy Inference System Techniques in ISO Standard

Atrin Barzegar

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Software Keywords: software quality; fuzzy logic; ISO standard; quality model; usability

Online: 27 April 2021 (12:52:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1367.v1

The Quality of the Structural Domain of Tuberculosis Services at Public Health Facilities in Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study Design

Amanuel Yoseph, Aschalew Arega, Tebeje Shume, Million Tucha, Temesigen Debessa, Belay Birhanu, Damene Guja

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Keywords: quality; structure; TB services; cross-sectional design; Sidama region; Ethiopia.

Online: 22 March 2024 (11:35:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1542.v1

Sleep Quality and Fatigue During Exam Periods in University Students: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Izolde Bouloukaki, Ioanna Tsiligianni, Georgios Stathakis, Michail Fanaridis, Athina Koloi, Ekaterini Bakiri, Maria Moudatsaki, Eleni Pouladaki, Sophia Schiza

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: sleep quality; fatigue; university students; exam period

Online: 21 June 2023 (11:40:44 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0274.v1

Active and Intelligent Biodegradable Packaging Based on Anthocyanins for Preservation and Monitoring Rich Protein Foods

Bifen Zhu, Yu Zhong, Danfeng Wang, Yun Deng

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Polymers And Plastics Keywords: Food packaging; Anthocyanins; Biodegradable materials; Food quality

Online: 5 December 2023 (13:05:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1481.v1

Water and Fertilizer Coupling regulated Growth, Fruit Quality, and Yield of the Pear in Korla

Tianle Li, Zhijian Gao, Xinlu Bai, Sihai Yu, Shijie An, Qiangqing Zheng, Zhihui Tang, Jinhu Zhi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: water–fertilizer coupling; Korla pear; Fruit quality

Online: 24 October 2023 (07:53:02 CEST)

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Taking Korla fragrant pear as the research object, single factor testing and water and fertilizer coupling testing were conducted. Under the premise of the drip irrigation mode, the effects of water, nitrogen, and phosphorus on the growth, fruit quality, and yield of Korla Fragrant Pear were studied to provide a theoretical basis for efficient water and fertilizer management. Among them, the single factor test set water, nitrogen and phosphorus as the three factors, and each factor was set at five levels, namely, water (W1, 5460 m3·hm−2;W2, 5880 m3·hm−2;W3,6300 m3·hm−2; W4, 6720 m3·hm−2; W5, 7140 m3·hm−2), nitrogen (N1, 150 kg N·hm−2;N2, 225 kg N·hm−2; N3, 300 kg N·hm−2; N4, 375 kg N·hm−2; N5, 450 kg N·hm−2), phosphorus (P1,75 kg P2O5·hm−2; P2, 150 kg P2O5·hm−2; P3, 225 kg P2O5·hm−2; P4, 300 kg P2O5·hm−2; P5, 375 kg P2O5·hm−2). The results showed that the total nitrogen and total phosphorus contents in leaves under the W3, W4, N3, N4, P3, and P4 treatments were significantly higher than those under other treatments, and the fruit quality was better. Therefore, the W3, W4, N3, N4, P3, and P4 treatments were selected as the water and fertilizer inputs for the water–fertilizer coupling test for Korla fragrant pear. Eight treatments were set up in the water and fertilizer coupling test: Treatment 1 (T1, W3N3P3), Treatment 2 (T2, W3N3P4), Treatment 3 (T3, W3N4P3), Treatment 4 (T4,W3N4P4), Treatment 5 (T5, W4N3P3), Treatment 6 (T6, W4N3P4), Treatment 7 (T7, W4N4) P3), and Treatment 8 (T8, W4N4P4). The results showed that the leaf area index of the T1, T2, T3, and T4 treatments was significantly higher than that of the other treatments at maturity. The T3 treatment resulted in the highest fruit yield, single fruit weight, and primary fruit rate. The results of the grey correlation degree analysis of fruit quality showed that T3 treatment had the highest degree of correlation and ranking of each fruit quality index, indicating that T3 treatment had the highest fruit quality. Detailed investigation of pear tree growth and fruit quality showed that the T3 treatment (375 kg·hm−2 nitrogen application, 225 kg·hm−2 phosphorus application and 6300 m3·hm−2 irrigation) had the best fruit growth and development performance, and the sweet pear fruit quality was the best.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0256.v1

Mozambique’s Primary Education System and the Millennium Development Goals: Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward

João Abílio Lázaro, Alberto Pedro Maquia, Carlos Antonio Mairoce

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Education; Mozambique; Quality; Development; Millennium Development Goals.

Online: 18 October 2021 (15:39:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0325.v1

Calculation of Quality Indices and Correlation Factors at Some Effluents Entry Points of the Mansagar Lake, Jaipur

Yuvraj Singh, Manish Kumar Jain

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Pollution in Lakes; Quality assessment; Water and metal quality index; Metal pollution index; Correlation analysis

Online: 22 October 2021 (10:09:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0870.v1

Implementing and Improving CBMZ-MAM3 Chemistry and Aerosol Modules in the Regional Climate Model WRF-CAM5: An Evaluation over the Western US and Eastern North Pacific

Xiaokang Wu, Yan Feng, Cenlin He, Rajesh Kumar, Cui Ge, David Painemal, Yangyang Xu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: atmospheric chemistry; air quality; climate-chemistry model

Online: 11 May 2023 (14:31:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0570.v1

Influence of Different Packages and Storage Temperatures on the Yield and Quality of Edible Allium Species

Maria I. Ivanova, Elena Yanchenko, Anna Kashleva

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Edible Allium; productivity; biochemical composition; keeping quality

Online: 19 April 2023 (08:29:51 CEST)

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The genus Allium L. attracts the attention of researchers due to the presence of valuable medicinal, nutritional and decorative properties, adaptive capabilities, resistance to pests and diseases, ecological plasticity in its representatives, which contributes to the competitiveness of species and the manifestation of a high degree of adaptation outside natural areas and wide geographical distribution. Allium resources in Russia are a potential source of genes for expanding the genetic base of agricultural crops. The leaves of Allium crops have a short freshness period and quickly deteriorate due to spoilage and loss of water. Spoilage and loss of water affect their freshness and properties. The aim of the work was to establish the yield and change in the quality of green leaves of Allium species introduced into the Moscow region during short-term storage, depending on the type of packaging, storage period and temperature. 4-5-year-old plants of 4 species (A. altyncolicum, A. chyatophorum, A. nutans and A. turkestanicum) were grown on the collection plot of perennial onions of VNIIO, a branch of the FGBNU FNTSO. In the conditions of the Moscow region, the yield per leaf generation varied from 2.7 kg/m2 (A. altyncolicum) to 4.9 kg/m2 (A. cyathophorum). The maximum yield of marketable products was noted in hermetically sealed plastic bags when stored for 10 days at a temperature of +6 ... + 80С in a refrigerator with controlled conditions: A. turke-stanicum - 70.0%, A. cyathophorum - 75.5%, A. altyncolicum - 84.9%, A. nutans - 92.9%. However, an increase in the dry matter content (10.1-15.5%) was found during storage in an open polymer box in all tested species. The maximum content of vitamin C during storage in hermetically sealed bags with a density of 100 μm was found in A. altyncolicum (37.1 mg%) and A. nutans (42 mg%). In other species, the maximum value of this indicator was noted before storage. A slight increase in the amount of sugars after storage for 10 days was noted in species with a linear leaf shape when stored in a polymer box. Temperature control is the most effective approach to extend the shelf life of fresh green leaves by measuring its weight loss and vitamin C. Packaging cannot prevent spoilage of vegetables but can protect it against contamination, damage and excessive moisture loss.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0868.v1

Enhancing Soil Quality and Sustainability: A Comparative Study of Chemical, Organic and Waste-Based Fertilizers in Toma-to-Grown Soils, with Emphasis on Carbon and Water Footprint

Angela Maffia, Federica Marra, Francesco Canino, Mariateresa Oliva, Carmelo Mallamaci, Giuseppe Celano, Muscolo Adele

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Sustainability; Soil quality; Carbon Footprint; Water Footprint

Online: 13 October 2023 (09:40:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0760.v1

Effects of Water and Fertilizer Coupling on Growth, Fruit Quality, and Yield of the Korla Fragrant Pear

Tianle Li, Zhijian Gao, Xinlu Bai, Sihai Yu, Shijie An, Qiangqing Zheng, Zhihui Tang, Jinhu Zhi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: water–fertilizer coupling; Korla pear; fruit quality

Online: 12 October 2023 (08:37:09 CEST)

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Taking Korla fragrant pear as the research object, single factor testing and water and fertilizer coupling testing were conducted. Under the premise of the drip irrigation mode, the effects of water, nitrogen, and phosphorus on the growth, fruit quality, and yield of Korla Fragrant Pear were studied to provide a theoretical basis for efficient water and fertilizer management. Among them, the single factor test set water, nitrogen and phosphorus as the three factors, and each factor was set at five levels, namely, water (W1, 5460 m3·hm−2;W2, 5880 m3·hm−2;W3,6300 m3·hm−2; W4, 6720 m3·hm−2; W5, 7140 m3·hm−2), nitrogen (N1, 150 kg N·hm−2;N2, 225 kg N·hm−2; N3, 300 kg N·hm−2; N4, 375 kg N·hm−2; N5, 450 kg N·hm−2), phosphorus (P1,75 kg P2O5·hm−2; P2, 150 kg P2O5·hm−2; P3, 225 kg P2O5·hm−2; P4, 300 kg P2O5·hm−2; P5, 375 kg P2O5·hm−2). The results showed that the total nitrogen and total phosphorus contents in leaves under the W3, W4, N3, N4, P3, and P4 treatments were significantly higher than those under other treatments, and the fruit quality was better. Therefore, the W3, W4, N3, N4, P3, and P4 treatments were selected as the water and fertilizer inputs for the water–fertilizer coupling test for Korla fragrant pear. Eight treatments were set up in the water and fertilizer coupling test: Treatment 1 (T1, W3N3P3), Treatment 2 (T2, W3N3P4), Treatment 3 (T3, W3N4P3), Treatment 4 (T4,W3N4P4), Treatment 5 (T5, W4N3P3), Treatment 6 (T6, W4N3P4), Treatment 7 (T7, W4N4) P3), and Treatment 8 (T8, W4N4P4). The results showed that the leaf area index of the T1, T2, T3, and T4 treatments was significantly higher than that of the other treatments at maturity. The T3 treatment resulted in the highest fruit yield, single fruit weight, and primary fruit rate. The results of the grey correlation degree analysis of fruit quality showed that T3 treatment had the highest degree of correlation and ranking of each fruit quality index, indicating that T3 treatment had the highest fruit quality. Detailed investigation of pear tree growth and fruit quality showed that the T3 treatment (375 kg·hm−2 nitrogen application, 225 kg·hm−2 phosphorus application and 6300 m3·hm−2 irrigation) had the best fruit growth and development performance, and the sweet pear fruit quality was the best.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0411.v1

Investigation of the Extrapolation Capability of an Artificial Neural Network Algorithm in Combination With Process Signals in Resistance Spot Welding of Advanced High-Strength Steels

Bassel El-Sari, Max Biegler, Michael Rethmeier

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: Automotive; Resistance Spot Welding; Quality Assurance; Quality Monitoring; Artificial Intelligence

Online: 27 October 2021 (13:27:03 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0460.v1

Perceived Importance and Quality Attributes of Automated Parcel Lockers Services in Urban Areas

Maria Cieśla

Subject: Engineering, Transportation Science And Technology Keywords: automated deliveries; city parcel lockers; customer service quality; courier transport; Kano model; parcel lockers; quality features

Online: 7 September 2023 (13:30:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0852.v1

MSProfileR: An Open-Source Software for Quality Control of MALDI-TOF Spectra

Refka Ben Hamouda, Bertrand Estellon, Khalil Himet, Aimen Cherif, Hugo Marthinet, Jean-Marie Loreau, Gaetan Texier, Samuel Granjeaud, Lionel ALMERAS

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Software Keywords: R package; quality control; MALDI-TOF MS; arthropod vectors; Github; rstudio; Shiny interface.

Online: 15 February 2024 (12:11:52 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202201.0191.v1

Membrane Fatty Acids And Physiological Disorders in Cold Stored ‘Golden Delicious’ Apples Treated with 1-MCP and Calcium Chloride

Maria Dulce Antunes, Ana Clara Guimarães, Custódia Gago, Adriana Guerreiro, Jorge Panagopoulos, Eduardo Vilas Boas, Maria Graça Miguel

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: Quality; MDA; Bitter pit; superficial scald; chilling

Online: 13 January 2022 (13:56:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0147.v1

A New Approach to Improving the Quality of Life of Dogs with Hypoadrenocorticism and their Owners’

Julia Hupfeld, Michael Dölle, Holger Volk, Johanna Rieder

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine Keywords: hypoadrenocorticism; dogs; owners; quality of life

Online: 3 May 2023 (12:33:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0339.v1

Fertility, Hatchability and Prediction of Egg Weight from Egg Quality Indices of Nigerian Helmeted Guinea Fowls and the French Strain

Praise Jegede, Abdulmojeed Yakubu, Ibrahim S. Musa, Samuel T. Vincent, Ayoola J. Shoyombo, Olayinka O. Alabi, Mathew Wheto, Ayotunde O. Adebambo, Mustapha A. Popoola

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Guinea fowl; reproduction; egg quality; prediction; tropics

Online: 4 January 2024 (09:41:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0225.v1

Impacts of a Changing Earth on Microbial Dynamics and Human Health Risks in the Continuum between Beach Water and Sand

Chelsea J. Weiskerger, João Brandão, Warish Ahmed, Asli Aslan, Lindsay Avolio, Brian D. Badgley, Alexandria B. Boehm, Thomas A. Edge, Jay M. Fleisher, Christopher D. Heaney, Luisa Jordao, Julie L. Kinzelman, James S. Klaus, Gregory T. Kleinheinz, Päivi Meriläinen, Jean Pierre Nshimyimana, Mantha Phanikumar, Alan M. Piggot, Tarja Pitkänen, Clare Robinson, Michael J. Sadowsky, Christopher Staley, Zachery R. Staley, Erin M. Symonds, Laura J. Vogel, Kevan M. Yamahara, Richard L. Whitman, Helena M. Solo-Gabriele, Valerie J. Harwood

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: pathogen, climate change, sand, water quality, modeling

Online: 22 January 2019 (17:28:22 CET)

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Humans may be exposed to microbial pathogens at recreational beaches via environmental sources, such as water, sand, and aerosols. Although infectious disease risk from exposure to waterborne pathogens has been an active area of research for decades, sand is a relatively unexplored reservoir of pathogens and fecal indicator bacteria (FIB). Beach sand and water habitats provide unique advantages and challenges to pathogen introduction, growth, and persistence, as well as continuous exchange between habitats. Models of FIB and pathogen fate and transport in sandy beach habitats can help predict the risk of infectious disease from recreational water use, but filling knowledge gaps such as decay rates and potential for microbial growth in beach habitats is necessary for accurate modeling. Climatic variability, whether natural or anthropogenically-induced, adds complexity to predictive modeling, but may increase human exposure to waterborne pathogens via extreme weather events, warming of water bodies and sea level rise in many regions. The popularity of human recreational beach activities, combined with predicted climate change scenarios, could amplify the risk of human exposure to pathogens and related illnesses. Other global change trends such as increased population growth and urbanization are expected to exacerbate contamination events and the predicted impacts of increasing levels of waterborne pathogens on human health. Such changes will alter microbial population dynamics in beach habitats, and will consequently affect the assumptions and relationships used in population models and quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA). Here, we discuss the literature on microbial population and transport dynamics in sand-water continuum habitats at beaches, how these dynamics can be modeled, and how climate change and other anthropogenic influences (e.g., land use, urbanization) should be considered when using and developing more holistic, beachshed-based models.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.2168.v1

Testing for the Multifractality in Air Pollutants Time Series Dynamics and Application to Tabuk Region Case Study

Abdulrahman F. Aljohani, Anouar Ben Ben Mabrouk, Mounirah Areshi, Jamel Bouslimi, Ali H. Laatar, Abdallah A. Shaltout

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Pollution Keywords: wavelets; multifractals; time series; air quality

Online: 28 December 2023 (15:00:13 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1976.v1

Integration of Metabolomics and Transcriptomics to Explore Dynamic Alterations in Fruit Color and Quality in ‘Comte De Paris’ Pineapple during Ripening Processes

Kang Hua Song, Jia Meng Liu, Quan Sheng Yao, Yi Xing Li, Xiao Wan Hou, Sheng Hui Liu, Xun Xia Qiu, Yue Yang, Li Chen, Ke Qian Hong, Li Jing Lin, Xiu Mei Zhang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: pineapple; ripening; yellowing; fruit quality; metabolomics; transcriptomics

Online: 28 September 2023 (18:24:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0117.v1

Effects of Dairy Cows Management Systems on the Physicochemical and Nutritional Quality of Milk and Yogurt, in a North-Eastern Romanian Farm

Roxana Nicoleta Rațu, Petru Marian Cârlescu, Marius Giorgi Usturoi, Florin Daniel Lipșa, Ionuț Dumitru Veleșcu, Vlad Nicolae Arsenoaia, Andreea Mihaela Florea, Marius Mihai Ciobanu, Răzvan-Mihail Radu-Rusu, Alina Narcisa Postolache, Daniel Simeanu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: cows feeding; milk; yogurt; fatty acids; quality

Online: 2 June 2023 (03:36:00 CEST)

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Measuring Quality of Life in Parents or Caregivers of children and adolescents with Celiac Disease: Development and Content Validation of the Questionnaire

Liliane Maria Abreu Paiva, Lenora Gandolfi, Riccardo Pratesi, Rosa Harumi Uenishi, Renata Puppin Zandonadi, Eduardo Nakano, Claudia Pratesi

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Gastroenterology And Hepatology Keywords: quality of life; celiac disease; parents; caregivers

Online: 20 September 2019 (19:04:08 CEST)

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Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten and affects approximately 1% of the global population. Currently, the only treatment available is lifelong strict adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD). Chronic diseases such as CD affect patients and their family members’ quality of life (QoL); particularly parents and caregivers who play an essential role in the child’s care and treatment. A higher level of psychological distress has been found in the parents of children with chronic ailments due to limited control over the child’s daily activities and the child’s illness. In this context, the validation of a specific questionnaire of QoL is a valuable tool to evaluate the difficulties faced by parents or caregivers of children with this chronic illness. A specific questionnaire for this population can elucidate the reasons for stress in their daily lives as well as the physical, mental, emotional, and social impact caused by CD. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and validate a specific questionnaire to evaluate the QoL of parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with CD. The study was developed in six steps: (i) development of the CD parent/caregiver QoL questionnaire (CDPC-QoL); (ii) subjective evaluation; (iii) validation of the questionnaire by the Delphi method; (iv) evaluation of the internal consistency and reproducibility of the CDPC-QoL; (v) application of the questionnaire to Brazilian CD parents or caregivers; and (vi) statistical analysis. Overall results showed that a higher family income resulted in a higher score of the worries domain. In addition, having another illness besides CD decreased the QoL (except in the worries domain). The other variables studied did not present a statistically significant impact on the QoL, which was shown to be low in all aspects. Knowledge of the QoL is important to help implement effective strategies to improve celiac patients’ quality of life and reduce their physical, emotional, and social burden.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201702.0059.v1

Fusing Observational, Satellite Remote Sensing and Air Quality Model Simulated Data to Estimate Spatiotemporal Variations of PM2.5 Exposure in China

Tao Xue, Yixuan Zheng, Guannan Geng, Bo Zheng, Xujia Jiang, Qiang Zhang, Kebin He

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: fine particulate matter (PM2.5); aerosol optical depth; community multi-scale air quality (CMAQ) model; data fusion; exposure assessment

Online: 16 February 2017 (08:58:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0742.v1

Development of a Rapid Epstein-Barr Virus Detection System Based on Recombinase Polymerase Amplification and a Lateral Flow Assay

Yidan Sun, Danni Tang, Nan Li, Yudong Wang, Meimei Yang, Chao Shen

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: RPA; LFA; EBV; Cell quality control

Online: 12 December 2023 (07:51:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201912.0148.v1

Statistical Error Propagation Aﬀecting the Quality of Experience Evaluation in Video on Demand Applications

Abdul Wahab, John Schormans, Nafi Ahmad

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Quality of Experience; Quality of Service; QoE evaluation video on demand; Quality of Service; QoS correlation; subjective testing

Online: 11 December 2019 (04:46:57 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0204.v1

Mining of QTL for Spring Bread Wheat Spike Productivity and Grain Quality by Comparison of Spring Wheat Varieties Bred in Different Decades of the Last Century in Russia and Germany

Natalia A. Shvachko, Maria V. Solovyova, Irina V. Rozanova, Ilya A. Kibkalo, Maria A. Kolesova, Alla N. Brykova, Anna S. Andreeva, Evgeny V. Zuev, Andreas Börner, Elena K. Khlestkina

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: conservation of genetic diversity, grain quality, GWAS, landraces, spring bread wheat, spike productivity

Online: 5 March 2024 (09:54:58 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202004.0365.v1

Diet and Nutritional Factors in Male (In)Fertility – Underestimated Factors

Kinga Skoracka, Piotr Eder, Liliana Łykowska-Szuber, Agnieszka Dobrowolska, Iwona Krela-Kaźmierczak

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Obstetrics And Gynaecology Keywords: semen quality; male infertility; nutritional model; diet

Online: 20 April 2020 (14:54:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0322.v1

Classification of Hotels in the Context of Sustainable Development Factors. Case Study on Public Policy in the European Union and Poland

Ewa Wszendybył-Skulska, Aleksander Panasiuk

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Business And Management Keywords: quality; hotel; certification; classification; tourism policy

Online: 6 February 2024 (04:16:14 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0007.v1

Spatial-Temporal Influence of Sand Dams on Chemical and Microbial Properties of Water From Scooping Holes in Degraded Semi-Arid Regions

Harrison Churu, Solomon Kamau, Wilson Ngetich, Keziah Magiroi, Bonface Alkamoi, Syphyline Kebeney, Fred Wamalwa, James Mumo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: Faecal coliforms; Scooping holes, Water quality

Online: 1 June 2023 (03:05:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0634.v1

Effects of Different Temperature and Density on Quality and Microbial Population of Alfalfa Silage

Jingyi Liu, Junfeng Hao, Muqier Zhao, Xingquan Yan, Gentu Ge

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: High temperature ensiling; Density; Microbial community; Fermentation quality

Online: 9 January 2024 (02:51:31 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0091.v1

Quality Criteria to Evaluate Performant and Scope of 2030 Agenda in Metropolitan Areas: Case Study on Strategic Planning of Environmental Municipality Management

María de Fátima Poza-Vilches, José Gutiérrez-Pérez, María Teresa Pozo-Llorente

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: 2030 Agenda; strategic planning; quality criteria

Online: 8 November 2019 (08:11:50 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0123.v1

Who is more Food Secure among Rural, Peri-urban and Urban Households in Pakistan? Results from a field survey in Punjab province

Ali Sher, Saman Mazhar, Azhar Abbas, Muhammad Amjed Iqbal, Li Xiangmei

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: sustainable; livelihood; policy; vulnerability; choice; quality

Online: 7 June 2018 (12:39:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0479.v1

Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System for Measuring software quality Product

Atrin Barzegar, Yas Barzegar

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: software quality, Adaptive Neural Fuzzy, ISO standard, quality model, Inference system

Online: 20 May 2021 (10:31:56 CEST)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

The Development of a Standardized Quality Assessment Material to Support Xpert HIV-1 Viral Load Testing for ART Monitoring in South Africa

Lara Dominique Noble, Lesley Erica Scott, Asiashu Bongwe, Pedro Da Silva, Wendy Susan Stevens

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: HIV viral load; external quality assessment; verification; quality; thermostable; PrimeStore MTM

Online: 18 January 2021 (12:24:31 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0299.v1

Groundwater Modelling Quality in the Cold Region of the Athabasca River Basin

Tesfa Worku Meshesha, Junye Wang, Nigus Demelash, Cynthia McClain

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: groundwater quality; extended SWAT model; water quality parameters; Athabasca River Basin

Online: 10 November 2020 (10:32:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0260.v1

Entropy - System Approach to Assess the Ecological Status of Reservoirs in Armenia

Gevorg Simonyan, Gevorg Pirumyan

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: reservoir; water quality indexes; GEVORG index; Armenian Water Quality Index; Armenia

Online: 25 January 2019 (15:03:46 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1098.v1

Investigation of physical and mental fatigue, perceived social support and quality of life in Greek social workers: The role of demographic and occupational characteristics

Paraskevi Theofilou, Stavroula Malkopoulou

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: fatigue, social support, quality of life, social workers

Online: 15 January 2024 (08:21:56 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0223.v1

Enhancing Voice Cloning Quality through Data Selection and Alignment-based Metrics

Ander González Docasal, Aitor Álvarez

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Voice Cloning; Speech Synthesis; Speech Quality Evaluation

Online: 5 June 2023 (02:27:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0383.v1

Effect of Cow-Calf Supplementation on Gene Expression, Processes and Pathways Related to Adipogenesis and Lipogenesis in Longissimus Thoracis Muscle of F1 Angus × Nellore Cattle at Weaning

Germán Darío Ramírez-Zamudio, Maria Júlia Generoso Ganga, Guilherme Luis Pereira, Ricardo Perecin Nociti, Marcos Roberto Chiaratti, Reinaldo Fernandes Cooke, Luis Artur Loyola Chardulo, Welder Angelo Baldassini, Otavio Rodrigues Machado-Neto, Rogério Abdallah Curi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Bos indicus, carcass, marbling, meat quality, nutrigenomics

Online: 21 December 2022 (04:01:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1026.v2

Relationship between Perception of Anxiety Symptoms and Quality of Life of Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Reference Center in Amazon

Rayanne Vieira da Silva, Manuela Maria de Lima Carvalhal, Daniela Lopes Gomes

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: quality of life; anxiety; autism; caregivers

Online: 18 March 2024 (10:24:28 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0188.v1

Public Health and Disability—The Importance of Keeping up the Good Work

Ann I. Alriksson-Schmidt, Gunnar Hägglund

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: disability; quality of life; cerebral palsy; surveillance

Online: 5 March 2021 (11:51:51 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0122.v1

Quality of Life and Poor Oral Health: A Comparison of Postmenopausal Women

Kristin A. Williams, Hebba Shamia, Christine DeBaz, Leena Palomo

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dentistry And Oral Surgery Keywords: oral health; quality of life; postmenopausal women

Online: 13 August 2016 (03:14:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202201.0185.v1

Investigation of Indoor and Outdoor Fine Particulate Matter Concentrations in Schools in Salt Lake City, Utah

Daniel L Mendoza, Tabitha M Benney, Ryan Bares, Benjamin Fasoli, Corbin Anderson, Shawn A Gonzales, Erik T Crosman, Sebastian Hoch

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: Air quality; fine particulate matter; primary schools; building ventilation; environmental inequality; research grade sensors; indoor air quality

Online: 13 January 2022 (10:28:35 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.2028.v1

The Contribution of Zeolitites to Current Environmental Problems and Sustainable Applications for Cultivation and Plant Protection

Domenico Prisa

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Biofertilizers; corroborant; plant quality; rhizosphere; sustainable agriculture; zeolites

Online: 28 July 2023 (13:58:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0184.v1

Watershed-Scale Surface Runoff and Water Quality Response to Climate Change, Urbanization, and Implementation of LIDs

Mohammad Nazari-Sharabian, Moses Karakouzian, Sajjad Ahmad

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: urbanization; climate change; SWMM; LID; runoff; water quality

Online: 18 January 2019 (11:13:21 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0077.v1

Evaluation of the Water Consumption and the Productive Pa-Rameters on a Table Grapevine Cultivar Grafted onto Two Root-Stocks, in the Climate Change Context

Antonio Dattola, Vincenzo Vonella, Olivadese Tommaso, Francesco Pullia, Rocco Zappia, Gregorio Antonio Maria Gullo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: drought, phenology, quality, sap flow, viticulture

Online: 2 October 2023 (16:49:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0207.v1

Correlation Monitoring of Predicted and Actual Strength in CUSUM Quality Control of Concrete

Tsegaye Arega, Bishwajit Bhattacharjee

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: Accelerated Curing; Curing Regime; CUSUM; Quality Control

Online: 14 July 2022 (09:14:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0223.v1

Blockchain-Based Rice Supply Chain Traceability to Ensure Rice Quality and Food Safety

Qi Tao, Adnan Iftekhar, Zhenyu Cai, Xiaohui Cui

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Algebra And Number Theory Keywords: Blockchain; Rice; Supply chain traceability; Quality control

Online: 8 June 2021 (12:34:45 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0201.v1

The Implications of Iran Sanctions on Civilian Mental Health and Quality of Life

Mohammad Tahan

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Iran; sanctions; mental health; quality of life

Online: 17 November 2019 (10:53:30 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1520.v1

Post-COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Women's Sleep Patterns and Quality: A Cross-Cultural Analysis

Alaa Sadiq

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Post-COVID-19; Pandemic; Women's Sleep Patterns; Quality

Online: 23 November 2023 (11:06:39 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0993.v1

In Vivo-Matured Oocyte Resists Post-ovulatory Aging through the Post-transcriptional Regulation in Pigs

Cheng-Lin Zhan, Dongjie Zhou, Ming-Hong Sun, Wen-Jie Jiang, Song-Hee Lee, Xiao-Han Li, Qin-Yue Lu, Ji-Dam Kim, Gyu-Hyun Lee, Jae-Min Sim, Hak-Jae Chung, Eun-Seok Cho, Soo-Jin Sa, Xiang-Shun Cui

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Cell And Developmental Biology Keywords: post-ovulatory aging; oocyte quality; mitochondrial function; post-transcriptional regulation

Online: 19 February 2024 (16:01:18 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0470.v1

The Health Life Quality Portrait of Kaili Da’a Women Couples Violence for the Victims of Tsunami, Earthquake, and Liquefaction through Family Economic Empowerment in Central Sulawesi Indonesia

Sitti Rahmawati, Dilaver Diaz Tengilimoglu, Sonia Diaz Monsalve, Bohari Bohari, Andi Herman Jaya, Santi Yunus, Nurulhuda Rahman

Subject: Social Sciences, Gender And Sexuality Studies Keywords: life quality; women's health; family empowerment

Online: 24 August 2021 (13:59:30 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0439.v1

Watering Volume and Growing Design Effect on Productivity and Quality of Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum cerasiformae) Cultivar Ruby

Farhan Ahmad, Kusumiyati Kusumiyati, Muhammad Rabnawaz Khan, Ristina Siti Sundari

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: growth and yield; growing design; quality; watering volume

Online: 7 August 2023 (02:27:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201703.0082.v1

Comparative Physicochemical and Microbiological Qualities of Source and Stored Household Waters in Some Selected Communities in Southwestern Nigeria

Mary A. Bisi-Johnson, Kehinde A. Adediran, Saheed A. Akinola, Elizabeth O. Popoola, Anthony I. Okoh

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: water; physical; chemical; microbiological; quality; household; stored; source

Online: 14 March 2017 (10:49:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202004.0136.v1

Multiple Groundwater Parameters and Environmental Changes using Geospatial Techniques in the Permian Basin, Texas

Robert Nelson, Joonghyeok Heo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Waste Management And Disposal Keywords: groundwater quality; environmental change; Permian Basin; Texas

Online: 9 April 2020 (05:50:27 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1214.v1

Perspectives on Aging and Quality of Life

Shinichi Noto

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: aging; elderly; lifestyle-related diseases; quality of life

Online: 29 April 2023 (05:24:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1852.v1

Dietary Serine Supplementation Improves Growth Performance, Meat Quality, and Composition of Gut Microbes and Metabolites in Growing‐Finishing Pigs

Guo Yiting, He Fang, Deng Zhiying, Yin Jie, Guan Guiping, Xie Zhengjun, Zhou Xihong

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Finishing pig; Gut microbe; Meat quality; Metabolite; Serine

Online: 25 December 2023 (13:16:22 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0740.v2

Can Social Media-Driven Trust and Customer positive Emotions with a Car Dealership Increase Brand Love?

Mohamad Hashem, Carla Ruiz Mafé, Rafael Currás Pérez

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Marketing Keywords: brand love; emotions; perceived service quality; automobiles

Online: 12 February 2024 (11:33:35 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0094.v1

Harvesting of Arachis hypogaea L. in Italian Area: Synergy Be-Tween Cultural Techniques and Mechanization

Maura Sannino, Alberto Assirelli, Rossella Piscopo, Fausto Esposito, Vincenzo Topa, Salvatore Faugno

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: Arachis quality; pod separation; plant extraction; peanut

Online: 1 September 2023 (16:38:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1443.v1

Sociodemographic and Health Indicators of Diet Quality in Pre-Frail Older Adults in New Zealand

Esther Tay, Daniel Barnett, Maisie Rowland, Ngaire Kerse, Richard Edlin, Debra L Waters, Martin Connolly, Avinesh Pillai, Evelingi Tupou, Ruth Teh

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: frailty; older adults; diet quality; sociodemographic; BMI

Online: 22 August 2023 (03:25:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0332.v1

Effect of Different Kefir Source on Fermentation, Aerobic Stability, and Microbial Community of Alfalfa Silage

Fisun Koç, Emel Özkan Ünal, Berrin Okuyucu, Selim Esen, Raziye IŞIK

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: kefir; alfalfa; silage; fermentation quality; microbial communities

Online: 14 May 2021 (13:13:37 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0781.v1

Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum with Antioxidant Properties on the Flavour and Oxidation of Chinese Sausages

Lin Mei, Dongmei Pan, Tingting Guo, Yulu Wang, Qiuya Ji, Li Wang

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: Lactobacillus plantarum; Chinese sausage; antioxidation; flavour; quality

Online: 29 April 2021 (15:45:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0284.v1

A Cross between Bread Wheat and a 2D(2R) Disomic Substitution Triticale Line Leads to the Formation of a Novel Disomic Addition Line and Provides Information of the Role of Rye Secalins on Breadmaking Characteristics

Francesco Sestili, Benedetta Margiotta, Patrizia Vaccino, Salvatore Moscaritolo, Debora Giorgi, Sergio Lucretti, Samuela Palombieri, Stefania Masci, Domenico Lafiandra

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: rye; secalins; glutenins; chromosome rearrangements; dough quality

Online: 13 October 2020 (14:22:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0126.v1

Testing Kissick’s Iron Triangle - Structural Equation Modeling Analysis of a Practical Theory

Brad Beauvais, Clemens Scott Kruse, Lawrence Fulton, Matthew Brooks, Michael Mileski, Kim Lee, Zo Ramamonjiarivelo, Ramalingam Shanmugam

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: Cost containment; Quality; Access

Online: 8 December 2021 (14:10:05 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201709.0113.v1

The Cost of Clean Water in the Delaware River Basin (USA)

Gerald J. Kauffman

Subject: Physical Sciences, Fluids And Plasmas Physics Keywords: watershed; water quality; economics

Online: 23 September 2017 (11:05:13 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0386.v2

Factors for Occupational Exposure to Ultrafine Particles in Different Sectors of Activity

Fernando Moreira, Ana Ferreira, Nelson Barros

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Ultrafine Particles; Air Quality; Occupational Health; UFP ;

Online: 30 January 2024 (04:07:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202202.0205.v1

Associations between Taste and Smell Sensitivity, Preference, and Quality of Life in Healthy Aging - The NutriAct Family Study Examinations (NFSE) Cohort

Shirley X. L. Lim, Richard Höchenberger, Niko A Busch, Manuela Bergmann, Kathrin Ohla

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: taste; smell; quality of life; sensitivity; threshold; QUEST

Online: 17 February 2022 (10:00:37 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0342.v1

Management Strategies and Collaborative Relationships in the Agrifood Supply Chain. Evidence from the Horticultural Sector in Spain

Juan Carlos Pérez Mesa, Laura Piedra-Muñoz, Emilio Galdeano-Gómez, Cynthia Giagnocavo

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: supply chain management; transport; sustainability; quality; innovation

Online: 14 December 2020 (14:03:54 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0055.v1

Preliminary Data Validation and Reconstruction of Temperature and Precipitation in Central Italy

Matteo Gentilucci, Maurizio Barbieri, Peter Burt , Fabrizio D’Aprile

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: quality control; validation; reconstruction of missing data; temperature; precipitation

Online: 5 June 2018 (08:42:40 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0137.v1

Opportunities and Challenges in Data-Driven Healthcare Research

You Chen

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: opportunity; challenge; perspective; health data; disease prediction; clinical outcome prediction; healthcare process; data quality; quantity and quality analysis; artificial intelligence

Online: 8 June 2018 (13:22:08 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0428.v1

Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: The Modern Psycho-Oncologic Approach for Romania – a Review

Monica Licu, Sorin Paun, Claudiu Gabriel Ionescu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: quality of life; health-related quality of life; psychosocial factors; psycho-oncology

Online: 6 June 2023 (09:36:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1018.v1

Soil Quality Evaluation Based on A Minimum Data Set (MDS)—A Case Study of Tieling County, Northeast China

Fengkui Qian, Yuanjun Yu, XiuRu Dong, Hanlong Gu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Soil Science Keywords: soil quality assessment; minimum data set; soil quality index; principal component analysis

Online: 27 April 2023 (03:46:54 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0320.v1

Inherent Bias of SARS-CoV-2 RNA Quantification for Wastewater Surveillance Due to Variable RT-qPCR Assay Parameters

Aaron Bivins, Devrim Kaya, Kyle Bibby, Stuart Simpson, Stephen Bustin, Orin Shanks, Warish Ahmed

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: RT-qPCR; assay validity; standard curve; quality assurance; quality control; wastewater surveillance

Online: 11 June 2021 (14:10:51 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0721.v1

Efficacy and safety of biologics in treating ankylosing spondylitis and their impact on quality of life and comorbidities: a narrative review

Abdulrahman Bandar Alotaibi, Danah Abdullah Albarrak, Yousef Alammari

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Clinical Medicine Keywords: efficacy and safety, ankylosing spondylitis; biologics; quality of life.

Online: 13 October 2023 (07:09:33 CEST)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0442.v1

Surface and Bulk Quality of Metal Additive AlSi7Mg0.6 With Contour Scan Variation

Theresa Buchenau, Marc Amkreutz, Hauke Bruening, Bernd Mayer

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: Additive Manufacturing; Laser Powder Bed Fusion; Mechanical Testing; Tensile Strength; AlSi7Mg0.6; Surface Quality; Bulk Quality; Areal Surface Texture Parameters

Online: 27 February 2023 (04:47:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0931.v1

Applying YOLO-V8 and X-ray Morphology Analysis to Assess the Vigor of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Xaraés Seeds

Daniel de Amaral Da Silva, Emannuel Diego Gonçalves De Freitas, Haynna Fernandes Abud, Danielo G. Gomes

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: Deep learning; Seed quality; X-ray imaging

Online: 11 January 2024 (12:20:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0285.v1

Assessment of Land Desertification in the Brazilian East Atlantic Region using the Medalus Model and Google Earth Engine

Theilon Henrique de Jesus Macêdo, Cristiano Tagliaferre, Bismarc Lopes da Silva, Alessandro De Paula, Odair Lacerda Lemos, Felizardo Adenilson Rocha, Rosilene Gomes de Souza Pinheiro, Ana Carolina Santos Lima

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Environmental Sensitivity; Modeling; Environmental Quality; Cloud computing

Online: 6 September 2023 (14:50:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0316.v1

Assessment of Land Desertification in the Brazilian East Atlantic Region Using the Medalus Model and Google Earth Engine

Theilon Henrique de Jesus Macêdo, Cristiano Tagliaferre, Bismarc Lopes da Silva, Alessandro De Paula, Odair Lacerda Lemos, Felizardo Adenilson Rocha, Rosilene Gomes de Souza Pinheiro, Ana Carolina Santos Lima

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Environmental Sensitivity; Modeling; Environmental Quality; Cloud computing

Online: 6 September 2023 (13:53:12 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1070.v1

Association Study of Agronomic and Oil Traits in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) Mutant Lines Using Genotyping-by-Sequencing

Baul Yang, Dong-Gun Kim, Sang Hoon Kim, Ye-Jin Lee, Woon Ji Kim, So Hyeon Baek, Si-Yong Kang, Joon-Woo Ahn, Chang-Hyu Bae, Jaihyunk Ryu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: rapeseed; agronomic characteristics; oil quality; SNPs; GWAS

Online: 27 April 2023 (10:13:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201812.0224.v1

Effects of the Quality of Sleep and the Mediating Role of Eating on Self-Esteem in Healthcare Personnel

María del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes, María del Mar Molero Jurado, Ana Belén Barragán Martín, África Martos Martínez, José Jesús Gázquez Linares

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: self-esteem; quality of sleep; eating; nursing

Online: 18 December 2018 (12:12:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0567.v1

A Randomized Control Study：The Effectiveness of Applying Multimedia on Self-Care and Quality of Life in Patient with Enterostomy

Hsing Fang Ko, Mei-Feng Wu, Tao-Hsin Tung, Jian-Zhang Lu

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: multimedia; self-care; quality of life; enterostomy

Online: 23 June 2021 (11:08:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0230.v1

The Moderating Role of Corporate Governance on the Associations of Internal Audit and Its Quality With the Financial Reporting Quality: The Case of Yemeni Banks

Nabil Ahmed Mareai Senan

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: internal audit; quality of internal audit; quality of financial reporting; corporate governance; banks; Yemen; Smart PLS 4

Online: 5 February 2024 (06:26:45 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0305.v1

The Effect of Supraharmonic Distortion in MV and LV AC Grids and Derived Limits

Andrea Mariscotti, Alessandro Mingotti

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Accuracy; Aging; Distortion; Disturbance; Power losses; Power quality; Supraharmonics

Online: 4 January 2024 (03:22:08 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0037.v1

Effect of Green Roof Configuration and Hydrological Variables on Runoff Water Quantity and Quality

Pascual Ferrans, Carlos Rey, Gabriel Pérez, Juan Pablo Rodríguez Sánchez, Mario Díaz-Granados

Subject: Engineering, Control And Systems Engineering Keywords: green roof; water retention efficiency; runoff quality; hydrological performance

Online: 4 June 2018 (11:56:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0725.v1

Impact of Pre-harvest Fruit Bagging Technology on Growth and Quality Traits in Litchi cv. Rose Scented under Indian Prospective

Satish Chand, Rajat Sharma, Ranjan Srivastava, Ajay Kumar Chandra

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: litchi; fruit bagging; bag colours; dates; quality

Online: 31 August 2020 (16:25:13 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1887.v1

Maternal Environment and Priming Agents Effect Germination and Seedling Quality in Pitaya under Salt Stress

Burcu Begüm Kenanoğlu, Kerem Mertoğlu, Melekber - Sulusoglu Durul, Nazan Korkmaz, Ayşen melda çolak

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Cactaceae; seed viability; seedling quality; salinity; PGRs; Hylocereus sp.

Online: 27 June 2023 (11:08:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0899.v1

Frontal Incomes and Quality of Life in Obese Patients With and Without Binge Eating Disorder

Fátima Gameiro, Beatriz Rosa, Miguel Faria

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: frontal incomes; quality of life; obesity; binge eating disorder

Online: 12 May 2023 (07:25:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0476.v1

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the Prolapse Quality of Life Questionnaire in the United Arab Emirates

Asma Abdelrahman Alzarooni, Tamer Mohamed Shousha, Meeyoung Kim

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: quality of life; psychometrics; cross-sectional; prolapse

Online: 5 January 2024 (14:34:47 CET)

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Background: Given the extensive translation of the Prolapse Quality of Life Questionnaire (P-QoL) into many languages, it is imperative to develop an Arabic version to facilitate study on Pelvic organ health within the Arabian culture. Objective: To investigate, cross culturally adapt and validate Arabic version of the P-QoL. Study Design: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric testing. Methods: A total of 90 participants were included in the study. This cross-sectional study went through two phases; during phase I, the P-QoL was translated and adapted from English into Arabic. The Arabic version was psychometrically validated during phase II using the test-retest reliability internal consistency with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, convergent construct validity (CC) among the four study tools using Spearman’s coefficient (r) and discriminative validity using Mann-Whitney test to find differences between the means of the two samples. Results: A satisfactory level of semantic, conceptual, idiomatic, and content comparability was reached in the cross-cultural adaptation of the Arabic version of the P-QoL questionnaire. The internal consistency was high in terms of psychometric validation, with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.971 for the P-QoL questionnaire. The test-retest results showed a high reliability with interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of P-QoL = 0.987. The convergent construct validity was highly accepted (moderately strong), reflecting a positive correlation between the Arabic version of the P-QoL and the Australian Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Questionnaire (APFD) r = 0.68 (p < 0.001). Similarly, a significant convergent validity of P-QoL Arabic version and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) r = 0.47 (p < 0.001) was found, as well as the correlation between the APFD and the VAS r = 0.46 (p < 0.001). However, there were no significant correlation between the SF-12, the P-QoL, the APFD, and the VAS. Conclusion: Based on a significant correlation between the Arabic APFD and the VAS, the results reveal good reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity. It is recommended that Arabic-speaking females with pelvic organ prolapse use the Arabic version of the P-QoL. More research is needed to assess the responsiveness of the P-QoL.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0171.v2

Identification of Critical Source Areas (CSAs) and Evaluation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Controlling Eutrophication in the Dez River Basin

Hadi Babaei, Mohammad Nazari-Sharabian, Moses Karakouzian, Sajjad Ahmad

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: water quality; SWAT; SWAT-CUP; SUFI-2

Online: 18 February 2019 (09:07:54 CET)

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Automated Non-Sterile Pharmacy Compounding: A Multi-Site Study in European Hospital and Community Pharmacies with Pediatric Immediate Release Propranolol Hydrochloride Tablets

Niklas Sandler, Farnaz Shokraneh, Mahsa Bahman, Julius Lahtinen, Niko Hassinen, Sari Airaksinen, Soumya Verma, Ludmila Hrizanovska, Jana Lass, Jyrki Heinämäki, Urve Paaver, Anssi Karlstedt, Janika Tähnas, Christoph Klaas, Catharina Kern, Adeline Bienfait, Frédéric Lagarce, Dominic Fenske, Katrin Muehlenfeld, Julia Malik, Holger Scherliess, Samuli Ojala, Sara P Cruz, Mattias Paulsson, Katja Kammonen, Maria Rautamo, Hendrik Lueck, Herwig Heindl, Laurent Carrez, Antoine Pierrot, Ralf Harnish, Stephanie Stareprawo, Marija Tubic-Grozdanii, Stefanie Zibolka, Uli Loesch, Martina Jeske, Ulrich Griesser, Karin Hummer, Andreas Thalmeier, Marianne Leitner, Susan Bischoff, Ralph Heimke-Brinck, Janine Paulus-Rohmer, Karim Khouckh, Fabien Bruno, Anna Harjans, Torsten Hoppe-Tichy

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pharmacy Keywords: automated compounding; hospital and community pharmcies; pharm inks; integrated quality control

Online: 13 March 2024 (12:02:20 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0681.v1

Maize Canopy Photosynthesis, Plant Growth, and Yield Responses to Tillage Depth

Jiying Sun, Julin Gao, Zhigang Wang, Shuping Hu, Fengjie Zhang, Haizhu Bao, Yafang Fan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: chiseling depth; spring corn; canopy characteristics; photosynthesis quality

Online: 29 October 2018 (12:02:03 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0397.v1

The Story of Life’s Quality of Patients with Hypertentions and Its Complication

Amelia Rumi, Rudi Safarudin, Ririen Hardani, Dwi She Dewi Melinency, Nur Indah Sari, Khildayanti S, Lilies Handayani, Nurulhuda Rahman, Ismail Setyopranoto, Sitti Rahmawati

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: Hypertension management; Complications of cardiovascular; Quality of Life

Online: 23 September 2021 (09:03:57 CEST)

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Stream Chemistry and Forest Recovery Assessment and Prediction Modeling in Coal Mine Affected Watersheds in Kentucky, USA

Buddhi Gyawali, Oguz Sariyildiz, George Fouad Antonious, Kenneth Semmens, Demetrio Zourarakis, Maya Bhatt

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Appalachia; Coal mining; conductivity; reclamation; vegetation change; water quality

Online: 5 December 2023 (15:10:59 CET)

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: Kentucky is one of the largest coal producing states and surface coal mining has led to changes in natural land cover, soil loss, and water quality. This study explored relationships between actively mined and reclaimed areas and vegetation change and water quality parameters. The study site evaluated 58 watersheds with Landsat-derived variables (reclamation age, mining percentage, reclaimed forest percentage, and reclaimed woods percentage) as well as topographic variables (such as elevation, slope, drainage density, and infiltration). Water samples were collected in spring (n=9), summer (n=14), and fall (n=58) 2017 to study changes in water quality variables (SO42-, alkalinity, conductivity, Ca2+, Mg2+, Mn2+, Al3+, and Fe2+,Fe3+) in response to changes in land cover. Pearson correlation analyses indicated conductivity has strong to very strong relationships with other variables of water quality variables related to coal mining (except Al3+, Fe2+,Fe3+, Mn2+, elevation, slope, and drainage density) and land cover variables. In addition, separate multivariate regression analyses were performed with conductivity values based on samples collected in the fall. First, conductivity response to mining percentage, reclamation age and topographic variables were examined (adjusted R2=0.818, p < 0.01). Next, vegetation cover change parameters were added to the same model, which yielded slightly improved R2 (adjusted R2 = 0.826, p < 0.01). Finally, reclamation age and mining percentage were used to explain the quantity of reclaimed forested areas as a percentage of watersheds. The model was significant (p < 0.01) with an adjusted R2 value of 0.641. Results suggest that the quantity (area as a percentage) of reclaimed forests may be a predictor of mining percentage and reclamation age. This study indicated that conductivity is a predictable water quality indicator that is highly associated with Coal Mine Related Stream Chemistry in areas where agriculture and urban development are limited. These findings may help the scientific community and key state and federal agencies improve their understanding of water quality attributes in watersheds affected by coal mining as well as refining land reclamation practices.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0386.v1

Microbiological Quality of Ready-to-Eat Salads During Shelf Life and Home Refrigeration

Alyexandra Arienzo, Lorenza Murgia, Ilaria Fraudentali, Valentina Gallo, Riccardo Angelini, Giovanni Antonini

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: RTE salads; Microbiological quality; shelf-life; MBS method

Online: 17 September 2020 (08:03:50 CEST)

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Improving Research Practices in Energy: Practical Guidance for Greater Transparency, Reproducibility and Quality

Gesche Huebner, Michael Fell, Nicole Watson

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Energy; transparency; quality; reproducibility; open science; best practice

Online: 23 July 2020 (08:10:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0512.v1

Microbiological Quality of Ready-To-Eat Salads During Shelf Life and Home Refrigeration

Alyexandra Arienzo, Lorenza Murgia, Ilaria Fraudentali, Valentina Gallo, Riccardo Angelini, Giovanni Antonini

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: RTE salads; Microbiological quality; shelf-life; MBS method

Online: 22 July 2020 (10:09:19 CEST)

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