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The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Low Molecular Weight Fucoidan from <i>Sargassum siliquastrum</i> in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages via Inhibiting NF-κB/MAPK Signaling Pathways

Arachchige Maheshika Kumari Jayasinghe, Kirinde Gedara Isuru Sandanuwan Kirindage, Ilekuttige Priyan Shanura Fernando, Kil-Nam Kim et al. • Marine Drugs (2023)

Brown seaweed is a rich source of fucoidan, which exhibits a variety of biological activities. The present study discloses the protective effect of low molecular weight fucoidan (FSSQ) isolated from an edible brown alga, Sargassum siliquast...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/md21060347

Tissue-specific responses of antioxidant pathways to poor hygiene conditions in growing pigs divergently selected for feed efficiency

K. Sierżant, M-H. Perruchot, E. Merlot, N. Le Floc’h et al. • BMC Veterinary Research (2019)

Abstract Background Poor hygiene of housing induces a systemic inflammatory response. Because inflammation and oxidative stress are processes that can sustain each other, the ways pigs are able to activate their antioxidant defenses are cri...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12917-019-2107-2

Comparative Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Activities of Carrot (<i>Daucus carota</i> L.) Aerial Parts and Roots Using Different Extraction Methods

Sung-Sook Choi, Jae-Eun Lee, Hyo-Jun Lee, Kyung-Ae Lee • Foods (2025)

Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is a widely consumed root vegetable, yet its aerial parts, including leaves and stems, are typically discarded as agricultural by-products, despite their potential biological value. This study comparatively evaluat...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/foods14233993

UNDERWEIGHT AND SLIMNESS AND THEIR RELATION TO DIETARY HABITS AND BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG SAUDI FEMALE STUDENTS IN TAIBAH UNIVERSITY

Eman Sobhy Taha Attia, Afaf Hamza Basheer Amer • مجلة بحوث التربية النوعية (2014)

Background: Underweight is a term describing a human whose body weight is considered too low to be healthy. Underweight is associated with negative health consequences, such as nutritional deficiency, osteoporosis, and unfavorable pregnancy...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.21608/mbse.2014.141379

Silicon reduces nitrogen stress and improves growth and yield of forage grass under excessive fertilization in tropical soils

Cíntia Cármen de Faria Melo, Danilo Silva Amaral, Renato de Mello Prado, Anderson de Moura Zanine et al. • Scientific Reports (2025)

Abstract Inadequate nitrogen (N) fertilization management in pastures is common and can lead to N deficiency or excess, resulting in physiological imbalances in forage grasses across different regions of the world. Silicon (Si) fertigation ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-03551-1

Linear Potentiometer Sensor-Based of Athlete Flexibility Measurement Tool

Dzihan Khilmi Ayu Firdausi, Muhammad Eka Mardyansyah Simbolon, Indra Dwisaputra, Catur Pebriandani • Jurnal Teknik Elektro Indonesia (2024)

This study aims to develop a novel "sit and reach test" flexometer device utilizing a linear potentiometer sensor to quantitatively evaluate an individual's body flexibility. The innovation in this research lies in the utilization of electr...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.24036/jtein.v5i1.541

A Rechargeable Zinc–Copper Voltaic Battery Built from Cost-Effective Electrodes and Electrolytes

Jose Fernando Florez Gomez, Songyang Chang, Irfan Ullah, Juan C. Velez Reyes et al. • Batteries (2026)

The zinc–copper (Zn-Cu) voltaic battery is the first battery made in human history, but the Cu2+ dissolution issue leads to the reaction’s irreversibility. To tackle this challenge, solid-state electrolytes, ion exchange membranes, and func...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/batteries12060215

Reducing Torque Ripple Through Innovative Configuration of Permanent Magnet Based on Air Gap Field Modulation Theory in a Novel Axial Flux Reversal Permanent Magnet Machine

Jilong Zhao, Qing Wang, Qingfeng Han • IEEE Access (2024)

In this paper, a novel axial flux reversal permanent magnet (PM) (AFRPM) machine, which combines the merit of the axial flux PM (AFPM) machine and flux reversal PM machine, is proposed. Meanwhile, according to the characteristics of the mac...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3389699

Experimental study on the impact of sulfate attack on the performance of shaft lining concrete under sustained compressive load

Guo-qiang Xu, Wei Zhang, Si Chen, Zhen-kai Zhu et al. • Case Studies in Construction Materials (2024)

To investigate the impact of sulfate corrosion on the performance of shaft lining concrete under sustained compressive loads, this study immersed samples in a 10 % sodium sulfate solution after subjecting to sustained compressive loads of 0...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03657

Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation Activity of BiFeO3 Microspheres by Decoration with g-C3N4 Nanoparticles

Lijing Di, Hua Yang, Tao Xian, Xiujuan Chen • Materials Research (2018)

In this work, the g-C3N4 nanoparticles decorated BiFeO3 microspheres composites (g-C3N4/BiFeO3) were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal treatment of g-C3N4 nanoparticles together with BiFeO3 microspheres. The SEM and HRTEM observation...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1590/1980-5373-mr-2018-0081

A comparative investigation on strain induced crystallization for graphene and carbon nanotubes filled natural rubber composites

D. H. Fu, Y. H. Zhan, N. Yan, H. S. Xia • eXPRESS Polymer Letters (2015)

Natural rubber containing graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) composites were prepared by ultrasonicallyassisted latex mixing. Natural rubber filled by both graphene and CNTs show significant enhanced tensile strength, while graphene exhib...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2015.56

Toxicity and biodistribution comparison of functionalized nanodiamonds, quantum dot nanocarbons and gold nanoparticles

Elena Alexander, Kam W. Leong • Frontiers in Nanotechnology (2025)

IntroductionNanomaterials are extensively utilized in applications ranging from electronics to biomedical therapies; however, their widespread use has prompted concerns about potential toxicity in humans. Understanding the biodistribution a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2025.1512622

Lab-scale coin-cell supercapattery assembled with nickel cobaltite/rGO nanocomposite electrodes for hybrid energy storage

B. Raghavendra Babu, R. Sasikumar, K. Visagavel, R. Baskar • Next Nanotechnology (2026)

Hybrid energy storage devices that bridge the gap between batteries and supercapacitors are critical for next-generation portable and high-power applications. In this work, a lab-scale coin cell asymmetric supercapattery device is fabricate...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.nxnano.2026.100892

Gold nanoparticles synthesized from Bacopa monneri plant extract: Bovine serum albumin protein interactions and antibacterial effectiveness

Pranita Rananaware, H. Swetha, Varsha Brahmkhatri • Next Nanotechnology (2025)

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used in various scientific and technological domains, particularly biomedicine due to their superior biocompatibility. This study focuses on the synthesis of biogenic gold nanoparticles (B-Au) and chemo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.nxnano.2025.100305

Creep behaviors and constitutive model of transversely isotropic rocks

WANG Zhe-chao 1, 2, ZONG Zhi 1, QIAO Li-ping 1, 2, LI Wei1, LIU Jie 1 • Yantu gongcheng xuebao (2018)

The bedded carbonaceous slate exhibits transversely isotropic creep properties. The creep behaviors of carbonaceous slate are studied using the triaxial compressive creep tests on horizontal bedding specimens and vertical bedding specimens....

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.11779/CJGE201807008

Impact of micromechanical properties of organic matter on the micro-mesopore structures of the over-mature shale in the Niutitang Formation

Hang Lei, Wenjibin Sun, Yujun Zuo, Zhonghu Wu et al. • Scientific Reports (2025)

Abstract The micromechanical properties of organic matter (OM) and organic pore structures in the over-mature stage are crucial for determining shale reservoir quality and assessing shale gas resource potential. However, there is still deba...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-89164-0

Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Activity of an Ankyrin Repeat Protein on Viral Assembly against Chimeric NL4-3 Viruses Carrying Gag/PR Derived from Circulating Strains among Northern Thai Patients

Supachai Sakkhachornphop, Sudarat Hadpech, Tanchanok Wisitponchai, Chansunee Panto et al. • Viruses (2018)

Certain proteins have demonstrated proficient human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) life cycle disturbance. Recently, the ankyrin repeat protein targeting the HIV-1 capsid, AnkGAG1D4, showed a negative effect on the viral assembly of the HIV...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/v10110625