Antibiofilm Activity of Epinecidin-1 and Its Variants Against Drug-Resistant and Isolates from Vaginal Candidiasis Patients.

Indwelling intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) have surfaces that facilitate the attachment of spp., creating a suitable environment for biofilm formation. Due to this, vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is frequently linked to IUD usage, necessitating the prompt removal of these devices for effective treatment.

Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Reactive Dyes Under Visible Light Using ZnO/CdS/Co Nanocomposites: A Step Toward Advanced Environmental Remediation.

In this study, ZnO, CdS, ZnO/CdS, and ZnO/CdS/Co nanostructures were successfully synthesized using a simple chemical precipitation method. The formation of these nanostructures was confirmed through x-ray diffraction (XRD), but their morphological properties were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Their optical properties were investigated using UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS) and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL).

First record of Hornylia nalanda from India (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Emesinae).

The emesine bug, Hornylia nalanda Wygodzinsky, 1966, previously described from Sri Lanka on single male specimen, has been recorded in the present study from India, based on one female specimen collected from Malappuram, Kerala. Illustrated description of the first female specimen, along with images of the holotype and comments on related species and genera within the tribe Emesini are provided.

First record of the genus Chorinaeus Holmgren, 1858 (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) from India and Thailand with the description of two new species.

The metopiine genus, Chorinaeus Holmgren is reported for the first time from India and Thailand. We describe and illustrate two new species, C. amrithae Ranjith & Butcher (from India and Thailand) and C.

First record of the adeliine genus Paradelius de Saeger, 1942 (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from India with the description of two new species.

The chelonine tribe Adeliini is one of the least studied groups in the family Braconidae. Here we report the distribution range of the genus Paradelius from the Indian subcontinent for the first time. We descibe two new species, P.

Erratum: EZHUTHUPALLICKAL BENNY FEMI, AVUNJIKKATTU PARAMBIL RANJITH, DHARMA RAJAN PRIYADARSANAN (2024) Additions to the trigonalyid (Hymenoptera: Trigonalyidae) fauna of India with the description of a new species from south India. Zootaxa, 5419 (2): 265-274.

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Exploring emotional ties: Insights into intrinsic motivations and casual gaming intentions.

This research explores the relationship between casual gamers' intrinsic motives and gameplay intentions. Drawing upon the attachment theory, this study investigates the interaction effect of attachment between intrinsic gaming motives and intentions. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design through an online survey.

Interfacial charge transfer on hierarchical synergistic shell wall of MXene/MoS on CdS nanospheres: heterostructure integrity for visible light responsive photocatalytic H evolution.

Energy scarcity and environmental pollution have prompted research in hydrogen generation from solar to develop clean energy through highly efficient, effective, and long-lasting photocatalytic systems. Designing a catalyst with robust stability and an effective carrier separation rate was achieved through heterostructure assembly, but certain functionalities must be explored. In this paper we designed a ternary heterostructure assembly of CdS nanospheres wrapped with hierarchical shell walls of layered MXene-tagged MoS nanoflakes, forming intimate interfaces through an in-situ growth process.

Barriers to Mental Health Support in Cyberbullying: A Thematic Analysis of What Mental Health Professionals and Cyber Experts Think.

Background: Cyberbullying can be a traumatic experience for adolescents. It can affect their psychosocial functioning, development, and mental well-being in the long term. Though mental health support is needed to help adolescents, parents, and schools, they do not seek appropriate support.

Medial versus lateral approach in ultrasound-guided costoclavicular brachial plexus block for upper limb surgery: a randomized control trial.

Introduction: Costoclavicular brachial plexus block has become a procedure of choice for surgical anaesthesia or analgesia in upper limb surgery. The technique is not standardised yet, and two approaches are currently employed: the medial and lateral approach. Our study aims to compare the two approaches in terms of performance time and patient-specific clinical outcomes.

Rhabdomyolysis and Pigment Nephropathy - An Uncommon Manifestation of Eucalyptus Oil Consumption.

Eucalyptus oil consumption is well known to cause adverse effects on central nervous system like seizures, ataxia and unconsciousness. No antidote is available and treatment is largely supportive. We report a case of rhabdomyolysis with pigment cast nephropathy and acute kidney injury in a young female following eucalyptus oil consumption and its successful management.

Influence of Natural Fractures and Laminae on Fracture Propagation and Failure Mode of Continental Shale.

Natural fractures and laminae are well-developed in continental shale, which greatly affects the fracture propagation and failure mode. Based on the natural fractures and laminae developed in the outcrops of Triassic continental shale from the southern Ordos Basin, China, four different types of shale models are constructed in this research. The CASRock software V1.

Structural Quality Indicators in Radiation Oncology: Insights and Implications.

Aims: Over the past two decades, significant progress has been made in the development of quality indicators (QIs) within the field of radiotherapy (RT). However, most of the literature has predominantly focused on process and outcome-related QIs, with limited attention given to structural QIs. This review aims to address this gap by providing insights into structural QIs in RT and examining the complexities and considerations involved in establishing universal standards for these indicators across RT facilities globally.

Glycine-replaced epinecidin-1 variant bestows better stability and stronger antimicrobial activity against a range of nosocomial pathogenic bacteria.

Epinecidin-1 (epi-1), an antimicrobial peptide first identified in marine grouper fish, has multifunctional bioactivities. The present study aims to improve its therapeutic potential via structural modifications that could enhance its antimicrobial activity and stability. To achieve it, we replaced glycine and the first histidine in the parent epi-1 with lysine, which resulted in a peptide with a repeating KXXK motif and improved physiochemical properties related to antimicrobial activity.

Revision of Cameron (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Rogadinae) with six new species from India and Thailand.

The genus Cameron, 1905 from the Indo-Malayan region is reviewed. Six new species, Quicke, Loncle & Butcher, , Quicke, Loncle & Butcher, ., Quicke, Loncle & Butcher, , Quicke, Loncle & Butcher, , and Quicke, Loncle & Butcher, from Thailand, and Ranjith, from India are described and illustrated photographically, bringing the total number of species of the genus known from the Indo-Malayan Region to 19.

Revision of Cameron (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Braconinae) with descriptions of 13 new species.

The Old World braconine wasp genus Cameron is revised. The genus is recorded from the island of Madagascar for the first time based on two new species, Quicke & Butcher, and Quicke & Friedman, Quicke, is described from Australia; Quicke & Friedman, is described from Ethiopia; Quicke & Butcher, is described from Congo; van Noort, is described from Tanzania; Quicke & Friedman, , Ranjith, , Ranjith, and Ranjith, are described from India; Quicke & Butcher, , Quicke & Butcher, , and Quicke & Butcher, are described from Thailand. is recorded from Thailand for the first time.

Influence of Welding Degree on the Meso-Mechanical Anisotropy, Fracture Propagation, and Fracture Surface Roughness of Welded Tuff.

Welded tuffs have a wide range of welding degrees and show significant variability in mechanical behavior. However, the detailed influence of welding degree on the meso-mechanical behavior of welded tuffs remains unclear. Based on petrographic and pore-structure analysis, we conducted a series of meso-mechanical experiments on weakly to strongly welded tuffs by utilizing a mesoscale real-time loading-observation-acquisition system.

Chitosan-TPP encapsulated quercetin nanoparticles: amplified protection mechanisms unveiled against Ethion-induced developmental toxicity through comprehensive in-vivo and elucidation.

Aim: The study investigated Ethion-induced developmental toxicity in Wistar albino rats and the potential ameliorative effects of quercetin and nano-quercetin co-administration. Further, In-silico docking of Ethion and quercetin with MCL-1 was conducted.

Methodology: Quercetin nanoparticles were synthesized by ionic-gelation method.

Optimization of Formaldehyde Fixative Concentration for Individual Blood Cells to Develop a Stabilized Blood Control for Automated Hematology Analyzers.

In a modern haematology laboratory, the complete and differential counts of blood are performed using complex haematology auto analyzers. In order to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results, various regulatory authorities have prescribed the use of stabilized blood controls. The major pitfalls of these blood controls are their short shelf life.

An artificial neural network based approach for predicting the proton beam spot dosimetric characteristics of a pencil beam scanning technique.

Utilising Machine Learning (ML) models to predict dosimetric parameters in pencil beam scanning proton therapy presents a promising and practical approach. The study developed Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models to predict proton beam spot size and relative positional errors using 9000 proton spot data. The irradiation log files as input variables and corresponding scintillation detector measurements as the label values.

Three new species of Promicrogaster Brues & Richardson (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from India.

The Indian fauna of the microgastrine genus Promicrogaster is reviewed and three new species are described: P. constricta, P. flava, and P.

Additions to the trigonalyid (Hymenoptera: Trigonalyidae) fauna of India with the description of a new species from south India.

A new species of Taeniogonalos is described and illustrated from Western Ghats, Kerala, India. The male of Taeniogonalos eurysoma Chen & van Achterberg, 2020 is described for the first time along with its first distribution record from India. The new species and T.