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Universidad de Zaragoza
Recent research
- BiologyOpen access
Ajuga reptans L. from Romanian flora as a promising candidate for novel food applications
The increasing demand for natural ingredients with both functional and sensory properties has stimulated the exploration of underutilised plant species as potential sources for novel food applications. Ajuga reptans L. (Lamiaceae) remains relatively underexplored despite its phyt...
- BiologyOpen access
Abstract This research examines the role of agri-food systems in advancing social sustainability, recognizing their central importance in the pursuit of holistic sustainable development. The Circular Bioeconomy (CBE) offers a transformative framework for sustainable development;...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Abstract Background Despite increasing interest in the association between active commuting to school (ACS) and health-related behaviors, the existing literature presents inconsistent findings regarding the relationships between ACS and preceding behaviors such as sleep duration...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Ixodes ricinus is the most widespread tick species in Europe, parasitizing a broad range of vertebrate hosts, including reptiles. However, the role of lizards in the ecology of tick-borne pathogens remains poorly understood. This study investigated tick infestation level...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Ocean circulation plays a key role in regulating atmospheric carbon dioxide levels during Pleistocene glacial-interglacial cycles. However, spatial responses of the oceans remain poorly constrained because reliable records from important carbon exchange regions, such as the equat...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Well-Being, Isolation, and Lockdowns in the UK
Abstract Social connection is a key determinant of emotional well-being, yet the role of solitude in shaping both momentary affect and well-being remains understudied. This paper investigates how being alone while engaging in daily activities relates to subjective well-being, usi...
- Society & Economics
Orthorexia Nervosa Risk and Psychological Correlates in Higher-Education Dance Students
BACKGROUND: Orthorexia nervosa has been increasingly examined in performance-oriented populations; however, evidence in higher-education dance students remains limited, particularly across multiple dance disciplines and with integrated psychological assessment. OBJECTIVE: To exam...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Abstract Polyoxometalate ionic liquids (POM-ILs) represent a class of multifunctional materials combining the structural tunability of polyoxometalates (POMs) with the versatile properties of ionic liquids (ILs). In this work, a series of POM-ILs were designed, synthesized, and e...
- AI & ComputingOpen access
<title>Abstract</title> The cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide and remains an enigma for researchers and medical doctors. The aim of this study is to propose a novel methodology that demonstrates the close relationship and role of fractal dimension, heterogeneo...
- Engineering & Technology
ABSTRACT This study investigates the development of a novel shape‐stabilized phase change material (ssPCM). Pinecone (PC) powder, a low‐cost and sustainable lignocellulosic support, was combined with polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000) as the phase change material (PCM). Graphite was...
- BiologyOpen access
Nitrogen fixing cyanobacteria, such as Anabaena sp. PCC7120, are some of the oldest multicellular organisms. When combined nitrogen sources are scarce, this cyanobacterium compartmentalizes photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation in vegetative cells and in differentiated heterocysts...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Modelling air pollution concentrations via spatio-temporal Bayesian quantile regression
Abstract Exposure to high air pollution levels, especially in urban contexts, is a major risk factor for human health. Most models in literature, however, focus on the bulk of the distribution, and only few address its extremes, such as the right tail. In this work, we apply a Ba...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) hydration packs are widely used for fluid storage in demanding scenarios such as outdoor endurance sports and military operations, where repeated use and prolonged contact with water are common. However, limited information is available on the che...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
A Systematic Review of Ecological Momentary Assessment for Obsessive‐Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by its symptomatology heterogeneity, which poses challenges for its assessment and treatment. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) has been proposed as a promising method for gathering information and may offer advantages over...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Background Epidemiological and Mendelian randomization studies have reported an inverse relationship between lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] concentration and type 2 diabetes (T2D), although findings have not been uniform across studies. We hypothesized that genetic variation at...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Catalytic activity in heterogeneous reactions is often interpreted in terms of activation enthalpy, although reaction rates are governed by the activation free energy, which includes both enthalpic (Δ H ‡ ) and entropic (Δ S ‡ ) contributions. This simplification is particularly...