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sEMG-controlled forearm bracelet and serious game-based rehabilitation for training manual dexterity in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial

Selena Marcos-Antón, Alberto Jardón-Huete, Edwin Daniel Oña-Simbaña, Aitor Blázquez-Fernández et al. • Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (2023)

Abstract Background Muscle strength and dexterity impairments are common among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) producing limitations in activities of daily living related to the upper limb (UL). This study aimed to evaluate the effect...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01233-5

THE OPTIMIZATION OF PLUSH YARNS BULKING PROCESS

VINEREANU Adam, POTOP Georgeta-Lidia, LEON Ana-Lacramioara, VINEREANU Elena • Annals of the University of Oradea: Fascicle of Textiles, Leatherwork (2014)

This paper presents the experiments that were conducted on the installation of continuous bulking and thermofixing “SUPERBA” type TVP-2S for optimization of the plush yarns bulking process. There were considered plush yarns Nm 6.5/2, made o...

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Ways to benefit from the Environmental Design legacies of Jordan's heritage homes interior spaces

ahmed afifi, Ahmad obeidat, Raed Al- Shar'a • Journal of Architecture, Art & Humanistic Science (2023)

The geographical nature of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is distinguished by its environmental diversity and its climatic conditions, in addition to the richness and diversity of cultural legacies that appear clearly in the spaces interio...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.21608/mjaf.2021.98366.2512

Lipid remodeling enhances heat tolerance in rose via α-linolenic acid and jasmonate accumulation

Jian Li, He-Nan Bao, Ke-Yu Li, Zhi Wen et al. • Industrial Crops and Products (2026)

The rose, often referred to as the queen of flowers, is one of the four primary cut flowers; however, its growth is susceptible to high-temperature stress. Furthermore, with the advent of global warming, extreme high temperatures are becomi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.122958

Exogenous gibberellin and spermidine optimize flowering time and ornamental quality by regulating antioxidant capacity, soluble nutrient levels, and endogenous hormone balance of Primula forbesii

Zhuo Lv, Keying Ding, Wenbao Ma, Wenyu Li et al. • Scientia Horticulturae (2026)

Primula forbesii Franch. is a biennial ornamental species increasingly used in flower landscape design, potted displays, and cut flower production. Nevertheless, studies on its flowering regulation remain limited. This study investigated th...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2026.114731

A Survey of Enhanced Cold Tolerance and Low-Temperature-Induced Anthocyanin Accumulation in a Novel <i>Zoysia japonica</i> Biotype

Hai-Xiang Jin, Ming Jiang, Jian-Feng Yang, Zhi-Hao Wu et al. • Plants (2022)

Zoysia japonica is a warm-season turfgrass that is extensively used in landscaping, sports fields, and golf courses worldwide. Uncovering the low-temperature response mechanism of Z. japonica can help to accelerate the development of new co...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/plants11030429

Impacts of Sugarcane Vinasses on the Structure and Composition of Bacterial Communities in Brazilian Tropical Oxisols

Paulo Roger Lopes Alves, German Andres Estrada-Bonilla, Antonio Marcos Miranda Silva, Thiago Gumiere et al. • Soil Systems (2025)

This study explored how different sugarcane vinasses influence the structure and composition of soil bacterial communities in two tropical Oxisols with contrasting textures. In a controlled microcosm experiment with sugarcane seedlings, two...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/soilsystems9030102

Behavior of Salmonella Typhimurium on Fresh Strawberries Under Different Storage Temperatures and Wash Treatments

Wen Wang, Yu Zhou, Yu Zhou, Xingning Xiao et al. • Frontiers in Microbiology (2018)

Fresh strawberries are one of the most popular fruits in China and are vulnerable to microbial contamination. In this study, the behavior of Salmonella Typhimurium on fresh strawberries stored at refrigeration and room temperatures, as well...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02091

Effect of Short-term Treated Wastewater Application on Physiological Traits and Stress-related Genes (CaCAT2, CaDREB32, CaLOX1) in Pepper

Merve Dilek KARATAŞ • ISPEC Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2025)

This study investigated the effects of treated wastewater irrigation on physiological traits and gene expression in pepper (Capsicum annuum) plants during early development. Control (tap water) and treated wastewater treatments were compare...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17879057

Preclinical ex-vivo Testing of Anti-inflammatory Drugs in a Bovine Intervertebral Degenerative Disc Model

Zhen Li, Yannik Gehlen, Yannik Gehlen, Fabian Heizmann et al. • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (2020)

Discogenic low back pain (LBP) is a main cause of disability and inflammation is presumed to be a major driver of symptomatic intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). Anti-inflammatory agents are currently under investigation as they demonst...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00583

Preliminary screening of biostimulative effects of Göemar BM-86 on eggplant cultivars grown under field conditions in Poland

Alicja Pohl, Aneta Grabowska, Andrzej Kalisz, Agnieszka Sękara • Acta Agrobotanica (2018)

Seaweed extracts are widely used in agriculture as ecological focus substances applied to improve crop growth and quality. One of the primary benefits they bring is increased effectiveness of fruit setting as well as improved stress toleran...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5586/aa.1752

Photosynthesis and Rubisco kinetics in spring wheat and meadow fescue under conditions of simulated climate change with elevated CO2 and increased temperatures

K. HAKALA, R. HELIÖ, E.-M. TUHKANEN • Agricultural and Food Science (2008)

Spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.cv.Polkka)and meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis Hudson cv. Kalevi)cwere grown in ambient and elevated (700 µl l -1 )carbon dioxide concentration both at present ambient temperatures and at temperatures 3°C h...

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Application of biologically active substances in agriculture preparations

L. Krychkovska, M. Bobro, G. Birta, S. Karpushyna et al. • Рослинництво та ґрунтознавство (2025)

High-quality, naturally protected seeds prior to sowing, along with growth activation of seedlings, represent a promising approach to stabilising crop yield and quality. Enhancing plant resistance to dynamic environmental stresses, includin...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.31548/plant1.2025.09

A novel sandwich ELISA method for quantifying CHI3L1 in blood serum and cerebrospinal fluid multiple sclerosis patients using sustainable photo-irradiated zero-valence gold nanoparticles

Marwa Saad Mohammed, Salwa H.N. Al-Rubaeꞌi, Ahmed Mahdi Rheima, Fatin Fadhel Al-Kazazz • Results in Chemistry (2024)

The widespread occurrence of chronic demyelinating MS presents a significant challenge for ongoing research aimed at comprehending its progression, diagnosis, and treatment. In our research, we have devised a novel approach to quantify CHI3...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2024.101856

Optimization of GDMT for patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: can physiological and biological barriers explain the gaps in adherence to heart failure guidelines?

Marilyne Jarjour, Anique Ducharme • Drugs in Context (2023)

Heart failure is a growing epidemic with high mortality rates and recurrent hospital admissions that creates a burden on affected individuals, their caregivers and the whole healthcare system. Throughout the years, many randomized trials ha...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.7573/dic.2023-5-6

Chimeric antigen receptor T‐cell therapy: Challenges and framework of outpatient administration

Katie S. Gatwood, Bhagirathbhai R. Dholaria, Mariana Lucena, Brittney Baer et al. • eJHaem (2022)

Abstract Adoptive cellular therapy has made a landmark change within the treatment paradigm of several hematologic malignancies, and novel cellular therapy products, such as chimeric antigen receptor T‐cell therapy (CART), have demonstrated...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1002/jha2.333

Physicochemical- and biocompatibility of oxygen and nitrogen plasma treatment using a PLA scaffold

Ali Davoodi, Homayoun H. Zadeh, Morteza Daliri Joupari, Mohammad Ali Sahebalzamani et al. • AIP Advances (2020)

Plasma surface treatment has a wide range of applications in biomedicine. In the present study, flat polylactic acid (PLA) films were treated with oxygen and nitrogen, low-pressure, non-thermal plasma. The water contact angle of the PLA fil...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1063/5.0022306