Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of heat-treated nickel titanium (NiTi) files TruNatomy and XP- Endo Shaper on the major apical foramen deformation and enlargement in curved root canals using area, circularity, and Feret's diameter ratio.
Methods: Sixty mesio-buccal roots of maxillary and mandibular molars with Vertucci type II root canal were selected. The teeth were decoronated using a carborundum disc.
Objectives: To evaluate glycosylated fibronectin (GlyFn) as a novel biomarker for preeclampsia and preeclampsia-related complications, and to compare GlyFn to traditional biomarkers, including soluble Fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) and placental growth factor (PlGF).
Study Design: Secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study (n = 524) with suspected preeclampsia (control), gestational hypertension (GH), or confirmed preeclampsia/hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets syndrome (PE/HELLP).
Main Outcome Measures: GlyFn levels in PE/HELLP versus control and GH.
Mangroves are intertidal plants that survive extreme environmental conditions through unique adaptations. Various reviews on diverse physiological and biochemical stress responses of mangroves have been published recently. However, a review of how mangroves respond anatomically to stresses is lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRecent advancements in cloud computing have heightened concerns about data control and privacy due to vulnerabilities in traditional encryption methods, which may not withstand internal attacks from cloud servers. To overcome these issues about the data privacy and control of transfer on cloud, a novel three-tier storage model incorporating fog computing method has been proposed. This framework leverages the advantages of cloud storage while enhancing data privacy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAutophagy is a cytoprotective process that operates within a cell to maintain cellular homeostasis. An array of multiple proteins is involved to mediate this conserved cellular process. Among these, Beclin 1 protein encoded by BECN1 gene plays a crucial role during the initiation of autophagy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA sound understanding of daily precipitation concentration provides critical insights about extreme precipitation and associated hazards such as rainstorms, flash floods, cloud bursts, and soil erosion. Therefore, this study examines the spatiotemporal variability and geoclimatic drivers of daily precipitation concentration using the concentration index (CI), precipitation concentration degree (PCD), Q Index (QI), and Theil index (TI) over a Western Himalayan Province, namely Himachal Pradesh, India. For this, the daily precipitation data pertaining to 111 grids (0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Frozen shoulder (FS) or adhesive capsulitis is a common shoulder condition characterized by pain, stiffness, and restricted active and passive range of motion. Evidence suggests that trigger points (TrP) may play a role in frozen shoulder, especially in restricting range of motion.
Objective: To determine an association between shoulder girdle muscles TrPs and frozen shoulder.
Similar to how fiber orientation affects composite materials, osteon orientation affects the elasticity and fracture behavior of cortical bone. The objective of this work is to predict the combined effect of orientations of the osteon, applied load, and various crack lengths on the fracture characteristics of cortical bone. Orthotropic modeling and analyses of cortical bone were carried out using the linear-elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) based extended finite element method (XFEM).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn recent years, nanotechnology and materials science have evolved and matured, making it increasingly easier to design and fabricate next-generation 3D microelectronics. The process has changed drastically from traditional 2D microelectronics, resulting in improved performance, higher integration density, and new functionalities. As applications become more complex and power-intensive, this technology can address the demands of high-performance computing, advanced sensors, and cutting-edge communication systems wearable, flexible devices, To manufacture higher-density microelectronics, recent advances in the fabrication of such 3D devices are discussed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIndian bay leaf is a crucial spice in Indian cuisine. However, its quality and authenticity are often compromised. To address this, we introduce The Digital Indian Bay leaf dataset, a comprehensive collection of high-resolution 5696 images capturing diverse bay leaf samples under controlled conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeavy metals are lethal and hazardous pollutants for the ecosystem owing to their virtues including acute toxicity, prolonged persistence, and bioaccumulation. These contaminants are not only a threat to aquatic/terrestrial biota but also pose serious health issues to humans. Natural and anthropologic processes consistently upsurge heavy metal concentration beyond acceptable limits and mobilization and hence disturb biogeochemical cycles and the food chain, although several conventional strategies including adsorption, chemical precipitation, ion exchange, and membrane separation methods are being employed for the removal of these lethal heavy metals from the ecosystem but failed due to lower efficiency rates and high application charges.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpot blotch disease is prominent amongst several biotic stresses challenging wheat yield and quality. The impact of seed inoculation with Bipolaris sorokiniana, on important wheat seed quality of popular cultivar (cv.) DBW 187, was estimated in comparison to susceptible check WH 147.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic affected almost all sections of society. The economy of the country collapsed and it affected the economic situation of the common man. Private shopkeepers also suffered as they could not open their shops.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMaize is one of the important cereal crops grown in rainfed regions of northwestern Himalayas, however, persistent use of chemical fertilizers coupled with poor soil nutrients and water holding capacity due to coarse textured soils poses serious threat to sustaining maize yield and soil health. To address these bottlenecks, a long-term experiment with application of organic manures and mineral fertilizer provides insights to quantify changes in soil organic carbon (SOC), crop yield and rain water use efficiency (RWUE) in rainfed area having low water use efficiency. A twelve years field experiment was conducted under dry sub-humid Inceptisols in northern India to study the potential impacts of organic and mineral fertilization on maize (Zea mays L.
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November 2024
Salmonella Typhimurium (STM), a zoonotic pathogen, can adjust its metabolic pathway according to the variations in the partial pressure of atmospheric oxygen and nitrate via fumarate nitrate reductase regulator (Fnr) and NarL, the response regulator for nitrate reductase. Both Fnr and NarL have been individually reported to be the contributors of virulent phenotypes of STM. Hypoxia along with nitrate-rich environment are prevalent in macrophages and the Salmonella-induced inflammatory lumen of the host's large intestine activates both fnr and narL genes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA series of CuCo bimetallic catalysts were prepared via the co-precipitation method for the catalytic transformation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA). FDCA acts as a precursor for biodegradable biopolymer polyethylene furanoate production, thereby achieving a carbon-neutral approach. Out of all the synthesized catalysts, CuCo(1 : 1) showed remarkable catalytic activity and yielded 70.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAging is usually accompanied by mitochondrial dysfunction, reduced energy levels, and cell death in the brain and other tissues. Mitochondria play a crucial role in maintaining cellular energy through oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). However, OXPHOS is impaired as the mitochondrial oxygen supply decreases with age.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConsuming traditional petroleum-derived diesel fuel has long been associated with issues such as the depletion of natural energy resources. To solve these challenges, an alternate source like as biodiesel is an appealing option. Seed oils have long been recognized as an abundant and diverse source of biodiesel.
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September 2024