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Open Access Original Research

Valorization of Agro-Industrial Residues into Furfural via Catalytic Pyrolysis

Received: 15 October 2025;  Published: 12 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2601002

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Pyrolysis is a promising technology for converting biomass waste into bio-oil, a liquid product that can serve as feedstock for fuels and high-value chemicals. In this study, bio-oil was produced via catalytic pyrolysis of pear pulp waste, a byproduct from juice and jam manufacturing, using a fixed-bed reactor. Initial non-catalytic experiments were conducted under nitrogen and vacuum atmospheres at temperatures ranging from 300 to 450°C for 15 minutes to evaluate the effect of temperature on bio-oil yield. The res [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties, and Nutritional Value of Diospyros kaki L. as a Potential Functional Food

Received: 10 November 2025;  Published: 12 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2601008

Abstract

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) is increasingly recognized as a nutrient-dense fruit rich in health-promoting compounds. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the nutritional composition, phenolic profile, antioxidant potential, and elemental content of D. kaki fruit and its contribution to dietary mineral intake. Proximate analysis revealed a high moisture content, low fat, and appreciable fiber and carbohydrate levels, supporting its classification as a low-calorie, fiber-rich food. Methanolic extracts exhib [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Impaired Cognitive Performance and Driving: A Comparative Study of Older Adults and Younger Adult Drug Users

Received: 02 September 2025;  Published: 05 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2601334

Abstract

Driving is a complex cognitive behavior that is an essential part of everyday life and can be broken down into many subcomponents. Due to aging and medication interactions, a wide range of motor, sensory, and cognitive skills that are imperative for driving are affected in older adults. Several studies show that the number of crashes and mortality rates increase by age and the consumption of cannabis and cocaine is associated with a range of adverse mental and physical effects. The purpose of this study was to iden [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Use of Complementary and Integrative Medicine Among Cancer Survivors in Exercise Rehabilitation: A Cross-sectional Analysis

Received: 18 September 2025;  Published: 12 December 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2504054

Abstract

Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) is commonly used by cancer survivors; however, patterns of use among individuals engaged in structured exercise rehabilitation remain understudied. This cross-sectional survey examined CIM use among 157 cancer survivors enrolled in a structured exercise-based rehabilitation program. CIM modality use (dependent variable) was grouped into herbal supplements, mind-body practices, and manipulative and body-based categories and analyzed with demographic and clinical character [...]

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Open Access Interview

An Interview with Dr. Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma

Received: 28 August 2025;  Published: 09 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2504022

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Open Access Editorial

Points of View on Peer Review and the Potential for AI-Assisted Review

Received: 09 November 2025;  Published: 11 November 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2504015

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Open Access Original Research

Evidence for an Impact of Super Skills for Life on Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties in Greek Anxious Children

Received: 23 September 2025;  Published: 22 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2601319

Abstract

Super Skills for Life (SSL) is a transdiagnostic psychoeducational program designed for children with anxiety and depressive symptoms based on cognitive-behavioral therapy. Empirically documented studies to date have demonstrated its immediate and long-term effectiveness in different contexts. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of the SSL program to reduce emotional and behavioral difficulties in a clinical sample of Greek-speaking primary school children aged 6 to 12. The program was implemented over [...]

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Open Access Perspective

Optimizing Psychopharmacotherapy Using Personality Biomarkers: A Seven-Factor Model Perspective

Received: 19 September 2025;  Published: 26 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2601320

Abstract

Personalized psychopharmacotherapy remains a critical yet underdeveloped frontier in psychiatry, as traditional approaches often fail to address substantial interindividual variability in drug efficacy and tolerability. While demographic, clinical, and genetic factors have improved treatment precision, they do not fully account for observed heterogeneity. Recent advances highlight the promise of personality traits, particularly as operationalized by Cloninger’s Seven-Factor Model, as novel biomarkers for treatment [...]

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Open Access Original Research

The Value of Camellia sinensis in the Management of Toxicity Induced by Cancer Treatments

Received: 17 June 2025;  Published: 02 December 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2504052

Abstract

While radiotherapy is one of the main treatments for head and neck cancer, adverse effects limit its effectiveness and affect patients' quality of life. Although various radioprotective substances have been proposed, comprehensive strategies are needed to modulate radiotoxicity. In this regard, compounds from green tea (Camellia sinensis), with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative properties, could be suitable for optimizing the radiotherapy relationship. A descriptive, prospective study was conduc [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Sexuality in Older Adults Receiving Palliative Care: A Fundamental Dimension through the End of Life

Received: 08 October 2025;  Published: 11 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2601335

Abstract

The sexuality of older adults at advanced stages of illness, or at the end of life, remains a taboo topic that is rarely addressed in the literature and in practice. As a result, the knowledge base informing the support needs of older adults at the final stages of life with regards to sexuality remains scant. The present study seeks to explore experiences of sexuality in older adults with serious illness or receiving palliative care, focusing specifically on the place of sexuality in their lives, the forms of sexua [...]

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