• Insights into the environmental benefits of using apple pomace for biosorption of lead from contaminated water 

  Ungureanu, Gabriela; Enache, Iuliana-Maria; Cara, Irina-Gabriela; Motrescu, Iuliana; Patraș, Antoanela (Elsevier, 2024-08-24)

  The apple processing industry generates large quantities of organic waste, presenting a major source of organic contamination. Consequently, finding an effective solution for valorizing this waste has become a pressing ...
• Structural and Spatial Shifts in the Viticulture Potential of Main European Wine Regions as an Effect of Climate Change 

  Irimia, Liviu-Mihai; Patriche, Cristian-Valeriu; Petitjean, Théo; Tissot, Cyril; Gonzaga Santesteban, Luis; Neethling, Etienne; Foss, Chris; Le Roux, Renan; Quénol, Hervé (MDPI, 2024-04-19)

  Climate change modifies the base climate of the wine regions and, with it, the structure of their traditional types of wine production, imposing measures to adapt, mitigate, or capitalize on the newly emerging conditions. ...
• Non-thermal plasma (NTP) treatment of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds stimulates the sprout growth and the production of nutraceutical compound 

  Motrescu, Iuliana; Lungoci, Constantin; Ciolan, Alexandru; Jităreanu, Gerard (BioMed Central, 2024-01-06)

  The possibility to stimulate the production of some nutraceutical properties of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) sprouts by non-thermal plasma (NTP) processing of the seeds in different conditions was studied. The ...
• Experimental Study on Rats with Critical-Size Bone Defects Comparing Effects of Autologous Bone Graft, Equine Bone Substitute Bio-Gen® Alone or in Association with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) 

  Ciobanu, Petru; Danciu, Mihai; Pascu, Andrei; Gardikiotis, Ioannis; Forna, Norin; Sîrbu, Mihnea-Theodor; Calistru, Anca-Elena; Puha, Bogdan; Veliceasa, Bogdan; Sîrbu, Paul-Dan (MDPI, 2024-05-24)

  Background: A critical-sized bone defect (CsBD) is considered one that will not heal spontaneously and requires reconstruction. This study aims to compare the results of using different bone reconstructive techniques and ...
• Aging of Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System of the Face-Novel Biomarkers and Micro-CT Relevance of Facial Anti-Gravity Support 

  Hînganu, Marius-Valeriu; Cucu, Ramona-Paula; Costan, Victor-Vlad; Lozneanu, Ludmila; Tamas, Camelia; Calistru, Anca-Elena; Hristian, Liliana; Hînganu, Delia (MDPI, 2024-05-24)

  The soft superficial tissues of the face are against gravity through an intricate network of ligaments and ligamentous attachments. The aim of this investigation is to delineate the relationship between the muscular, ...
• Comparative Assessment of the Nutritional and Sanogenic Features of Certain Cheese Sorts Originating in Conventional Dairy Farms and in “Mountainous” Quality System Farms 

  Maciuc, Vasile; Pânzaru, Claudia; Ciocan-Alupii, Maria; Radu Rusu, Cristina-Gabriela; Radu Rusu, Răzvan-Mihail (MDPI, 2024-01-24)

  In order to highlight the influence of cattle farming systems on dairy products, assessments were carried out on certain varieties of cheese—marked with the “Mountain product” quality label in comparison with those ...
• On the Digestibility of Mulberry Leaf Fed to Bombyx mori Larvae 

  Dolis, Marius-Gheorghe; Pânzaru, Claudia; Usturoi, Marius-Giorgi; Usturoi, Alexandru; Radu Rusu, Cristina-Gabriela; Davidescu, Mădălina-Alexandra (MDPI, 2024-08-18)

  Considering that sericulture is an important branch of animal husbandry, not only for the production of silk but also as a valuable source of protein, it is necessary to constantly study the possibilities for its improvement ...
• Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles Containing Zinc Complexes and Their Incorporation in Topical Creams with Antimicrobial Properties 

  Mureșan, Emil-Ioan; Pui, Aurel; Cernătescu, Corina; Cimpoeșu, Ramona; Horhogea, Cristina-Elena; Istrate, Bogdan; Rîmbu, Cristina-Mihaela (MDPI, 2024-05-27)

  This article reports on a new way of valorizing vine leaves waste as a renewable resource of polyphenols. The nanoparticles containing zinc complexes were prepared by a green synthesis method using the aqueous extract of ...
• Computed Tomography and Fluorescence Spectroscopy Blood Plasma Analysis Study for Kynurenic Acid as a Diagnostic Approach to Chronic Coenurosis in Sheep 

  Olar, Loredana-Elena; Tomoiagă, Vasile-Daniel; Mârza, Sorin-Marian; Papuc, Ionel; Beteg, Ioan-Florin; Peștean, Petru-Cosmin; Musteață, Mihai; Lăcătuș, Caroline Maria; Marica, Raluca; Pașca, Paula-Maria; Purdoiu, Robert-Cristian; Lăcătuș, Radu (MDPI, 2024-09-05)

  Coenurosis is a parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of Taenia multiceps, Coenurus cerebralis, typically found in the central nervous system of different livestock such as sheep and goats. The blood plasma from ...
• Shape and Size Variations in the Astragalus of Large and Small Bovids 

  Ünal, Burak; Güzel, Barıș Can; Çakar, Buket; Kanmaz, Yeșim Aslan; Yigit, Funda; Gündemir, Ozan; Spătaru, Mihaela-Claudia (MDPI, 2025-02-03)

  The astragalus acts as a crucial intermediary in the tarsal joint, facilitating the transfer of body weight to the lower extremities while also ensuring both stability and mobility through its articulation with adjacent ...
• Comparative Immunomodulatory Efficacy of Secukinumab and Honokiol in Experimental Asthma and Acute Lung Injury 

  Vicovan, Andrei-Gheorghe; Petrescu, Diana-Cezarina; Ochiuz, Lăcrămioara; Cianga, Petru; Constantinescu, Daniela; Iftimi, Elena; Pavel-Tanasă, Mariana; Ancuța, Codrina Mihaela; Caratașu, Cezar-Cătălin; Glod, Mihai; Solcan, Carmen; Ghiciuc, Cristina-Mihaela (MDPI, 2025-07-25)

  Background: The study evaluates the immunomodulatory potential of secukinumab (SECU) and honokiol (HONK) in a murine model of allergic asthma complicated by acute lung injury (ALI), with an emphasis on modulating key ...
• Geometric Morphometric Analysis of Sexual Dimorphism in the Bill of the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 

  Günay, Ebuderda; Szara, Tomasz; Çakar, Buket; Deveci, Emine Irem; Coșkun, Ali Serhan; Gün, Gökhan; Yigit, Funda; Gündemir, Ozan; Duro, Sokol; Spătaru, Mihaela-Claudia (MDPI, 2025-05-01)

  Sexual dimorphism in bill morphology influences foraging strategies and bird competitive interactions. This study uses geometric morphometric analyses to examine sex-based differences in the bill shape and size of Ciconia ...
• Patellar Shape Variation in Cats and Dogs: Implications for Orthopedic Surgical Planning 

  Yalin, Ebru Eravci; Altundag, Yusuf; Altunatmaz, Kemal; Çakar, Buket; Acar, Esra; Pasicka, Edyta; Özkan, Ermiș; Gündemir, Ozan; Spătaru, Mihaela-Claudia (MDPi, 2025-05-30)

  The patella plays a vital role in stifle joint function by contributing to limb extension and joint stabilization. While its clinical significance in small animal orthopedic surgery is well established, detailed comparative ...
• 3D Geometric Morphometric Analysis of Calcaneal Morphology in Domestic Caprinae: Sheep (Ovis aries) and Goat (Capra hircus) 

  Güzel, Barıș Can; Szara, Tomasz; Ünal, Burak; Duro, Sokol; Ișbilir, Fatma; Yigit, Funda; Spătaru, Mihaela-Claudia; Gozdziewska-Harłajczuk, Karolina; Gündemir, Ozan (MDPI, 2025-02-14)

  The calcaneus plays a critical role in balance, locomotion, and muscle attachment, making it a key structure for biomechanical adaptations. This study examined interspecies differences between sheep and goats, as well as ...
• Optimization of the Electrospinning Process to Create an Active Bilayer Nanostructured Wound Dressing Based of PLA and Ibuprofen 

  Schuller, Anne-Sophie; Girault, Élise; Amdouni, Sonia; Atanase, Leonard-Ionuț; Horhogea, Cristina-Elena; Leclinche, Floriane; Delaite, Christelle (Wiley, 2025-07-19)

  A new bilayer wound dressing structure has been developed by depositing amorphous polylactic acid (PLA) nanofibers on a hydrogel layer composed of gelatin (GE), hyaluronic acid (HA) and zinc oxide (ZnO) particles for its ...
• Effects of Water Stress and Mulch Type on Linseed Seed Yield, Physiological Traits, and Oil Compounds 

  Moazzamnia, Elnaz; Rezaei-Chiyaneh, Esmaeil; Dolatabadian, Aria; Murariu, Otilia-Cristina; Sannino, Maura; Caruso, Gianluca; Siddique, Kadambot H. M. (MDPI, 2025-06-10)

  This study investigated the effects of three mulch types (straw, vermicompost and “plastic”) plus an untreated control, and three irrigation regimes (RFD: rainfed conditions; SIF: one supplemental irrigation at the flowering ...
• The Fatty Acid Content, Health Lipid Indices, and Instrumental, Histological, and Sensory Quality of Hare Meat (Lepus europaeus Pallas) 

  Frunză, Gabriela; Ciobanu, Marius-Mihai; Murariu, Otilia-Cristina; Radu Rusu, Răzvan-Mihail; Boișteanu, Paul-Corneliu (MDPI, 2025-01-17)

  The aim of this work was to characterize the quality of meat from hares (Lepus europaeus Pallas), namely, the fatty acid content, health lipid indices, and instrumental, histological, and sensory profiles by gender and ...
• Exploring Sensory Attributes in Spinach- and Offals-Filled Chicken Roulades: An Empirical Analysis 

  Boișteanu, Paul-Corneliu; Anchidin, Bianca-Georgiana; Ciobanu, Marius-Mihai (MDPI, 2025-01-17)

  One of the most significant industries in the world is the meat sector, and development into new goods is ongoing due to high customer demand and fierce market competition. Products made from chicken are widely favored. ...
• The Influence of Zn and Ca Addition on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Cytocompatibility, and Electrochemical Behavior of WE43 Alloy Intended for Orthopedic Applications 

  Ivănescu, Mircea-Cătălin; Munteanu, Corneliu; Cimpoeșu, Ramona; Vlad, Maria-Daniela; Istrate, Bogdan; Lupu, Fabian-Cezar; Șindilar, Eusebiu-Viorel; Vlasa, Alexandru; Stan, Cristinel-Ionel; Ivănescu, Maria-Larisa; Zegan, Georgeta (MDPI, 2025-07-14)

  Background and Objectives: Magnesium (Mg)-based materials, such as the WE43 alloy, show potential in biomedical applications owing to their advantageous mechanical properties and biodegradability; however, their quick ...
• Effectiveness of the entomopathogenic fungus Alternaria murispora and the predatory ladybird Harmonia convergens in controlling Phenacoccus solenopsis (Tinsley) 

  El Aalaoui, Mohamed; Rammali, Said; Kamal, Fatima Zahra; Călin, Gabriela; Rarinca, Viorica; Hrițcu, Luminița-Diana; Ciobică, Alin; Sbaghi, Mohamed (Frontiers Media, 2025-01-23)

  Introduction: Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a major pest that causes significant damage to many crops worldwide, necessitating effective control methods. Methods: This study evaluated ...

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