Antibacterial Potential of Ethyl 3,5-Dibromoorsellinate, a Derivative of Diphenyl Ethers from , against Methicillin-Resistant .

is a human pathogen responsible for a variety of diseases, from skin, soft tissue, and lung infections to severe cases such as meningitis, infective endocarditis, and bacteremia. The high level of antibiotic resistance in these pathogens, exemplified by methicillin-resistant (MRSA), necessitates the development of effective antibiotics. Thus, this work introduced the chemical synthesis of ethyl 3,5-dibromoorsellinate, a derivative of ethyl orsellinate from the lichen mycobiont of , and its effectiveness against MRSA was assessed.

Pupil Abnormality Frequency in the First 72 Hours Improves IMPACT score in Traumatic Brain Injury.

Importance: In patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), baseline pupillary assessment is common. However, the incidence and frequency of pupil abnormalities within the first several days remain poorly characterized.

Objectives: Our aim was to test the association between pupil abnormality frequency over the first 72 hours of admission and clinical outcomes.

Exploring the versatility of MoSe/WS heterostructures.

Two-dimensional materials and their combined heterostructures have paved the way for numerous next-generation electronic and optoelectronic applications. Herein, we performed first principles calculations to computationally design the MoSe/WS heterostructure and consider its geometric structure, electronic properties and contact behavior, as well as the effects of the electric fields and strain. Our results show that the MoSe/WS heterostructure is energetically, thermodynamically and mechanically stable.

Piezoelectric GaGeX (X = N, P, and As) semiconductors with Raman activity and high carrier mobility for multifunctional applications: a first-principles simulation.

In the present work, we propose GaGeX (X = N, P, As) monolayers and explore their structural, vibrational, piezoelectric, electronic, and transport characteristics for multifunctional applications based on first-principles simulations. Our analyses of cohesive energy, phonon dispersion spectra, and molecular dynamics simulations indicate that the three proposed structures have good energetic, dynamic, and thermodynamic stabilities. The GaGeX are found as piezoelectric materials with high piezoelectric coefficient of -1.

Unveiling Versatile Electronic Properties and Contact Features of Metal-Semiconductor Graphene/γ-GeSSe van der Waals Heterostructures.

Recently, searching for a metal-semiconductor junction (MSJ) that exhibits low-contact resistance has received tremendous consideration, as they are essential components in next-generation field-effect transistors. In this work, we design a MSJ by integrating two-dimensional (2D) graphene as the metallic electrode and 2D Janus γ-GeSSe as the semiconducting channel using first-principles simulations. All the graphene/γ-GeSSe MSJs are predicted to be energetically, mechanically, and thermodynamically stable, characterized by the weak van der Waals (vdW) interactions.

Isolation and Characterization Identification of Edophytic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria from Peanut Nodules.

This work was carried out to isolate and perform molecular identification and selection of endophytic nitrogen-fixing bacteria (ENFB) to be utilized as biofertilizer. In this research, nodulous samples of peanuts were collected from inside dyke areas, namely, Phuoc Hung of An Phu, An Giang, Vietnam. Ten colonies were isolated from nutrient agar plates containing YMA's medium.

A new diphenyl ether from the cultured lichen mycobiont of cf. .

Lichen is well-known for its various purposes. However, understanding the chemical composition and antimicrobial characteristics of cf. remains insufficient.

ACCELERATED CELL DEATH 6 is a crucial genetic factor shaping the natural diversity of age- and salicylic acid-induced leaf senescence in Arabidopsis.

Leaf senescence is a crucial process throughout evolution, vital for plant fitness as it facilitates the gradual shift of energy allocation between photosynthesis and catabolism overtime. This onset is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, making senescence a key adaptation mechanism for plants in their natural habitats. Our study investigated the genetic mechanism underlying age-induced leaf senescence in Arabidopsis natural populations.

Achieving ultra-low contact barriers in MX/SiH (M = Nb, Ta; X = S, Se) metal-semiconductor heterostructures: first-principles prediction.

Minimizing the contact barriers at the interface, forming between two different two-dimensional metals and semiconductors, is essential for designing high-performance optoelectronic devices. In this work, we design different types of metal-semiconductor heterostructures by combining 2D metallic MX (M = Nb, Hf; X = S, Se) and 2D semiconductor SiH and investigate systematically their electronic properties and contact characteristics using first principles calculations. We find that all the MX/SiH (M = Nb, Ta; X = S, Se) heterostructures are energetically stable, suggesting that they could potentially be synthesized in the future.

First-principles investigations of the controllable electronic properties and contact types of type II MoTe/MoS van der Waals heterostructures.

Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures are considered as promising candidates for realizing multifunctional applications, including photodetectors, field effect transistors and solar cells. In this work, we performed first-principles calculations to design a 2D vdW MoTe/MoS heterostructure and investigate its electronic properties, contact types and the impact of an electric field and in-plane biaxial strain. We find that the MoTe/MoS heterostructure is predicted to be structurally, thermally and mechanically stable.

Molybdenum oxide/nickel molybdenum oxide heterostructures hybridized active platinum co-catalyst toward superb-efficiency water splitting catalysis.

A new catalyst has been developed that utilizes molybdenum oxide (MoO)/nickel molybdenum oxide (NiMoO) heterostructured nanorods coupled with Pt ultrafine nanoparticles for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) toward industrial-grade water splitting. This catalyst has been synthesized using a versatile approach and has shown to perform better than noble-metals catalysts, such as Pt/C and RuO, at industrial-grade current level (≥1000 mA·cm). When used simultaneously as a cathode and anode, the proposed material yields 10 mA·cm at a remarkably small cell voltage of 1.

Job Satisfaction within the Grassroots Healthcare System in Vietnam's Key Industrial Region-Binh Duong Province: Validating the Vietnamese Version of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire Scale.

: The grassroots healthcare system is the closest and most community-oriented force, working as an extended arm of the primary healthcare network to implement healthcare programs at the household level. Its comprehensive development is a crucial task set by the Vietnamese government. Job satisfaction significantly influences the performance of healthcare staff within this system.

Theoretical prediction of electronic properties and contact barriers in a metal/semiconductor NbS/Janus MoSSe van der Waals heterostructure.

The emergence of van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures, which consist of vertically stacked two-dimensional (2D) materials held together by weak vdW interactions, has introduced an innovative avenue for tailoring nanoelectronic devices. In this study, we have theoretically designed a metal/semiconductor heterostructure composed of NbS and Janus MoSSe, and conducted a thorough investigation of its electronic properties and the formation of contact barriers through first-principles calculations. The effects of stacking configurations and the influence of external electric fields in enhancing the tunability of the NbS/Janus MoSSe heterostructure are also explored.

Factors associated with intention to breastfeed in Vietnamese mothers: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Breastfeeding has many benefits for mothers, children, and the environment over both the short and longr-term. Prenatal intention to breastfeed is a powerful predictor of short-term breastfeeding outcomes.

Objective: This study aims to analyze breastfeeding intentions, including the intention to feed infants with breastmilk only and to continue exclusive breastfeeding to 6 months among pregnant mothers in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Tunable Electronic Properties, Carrier Mobility, and Contact Characteristics in Type-II BSe/ScCF Heterostructures toward Next-Generation Optoelectronic Devices.

Conducting heterostructures have emerged as a promising strategy to enhance physical properties and unlock the potential application of such materials. Herein, we conduct and investigate the electronic and transport properties of the BSe/ScCF heterostructure using first-principles calculations. The BSe/ScCF heterostructure is structurally and thermodynamically stable, indicating that it can be feasible for further experiments.

Evaluating M2BPGi as a Marker for Liver Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B.

Background: The accurate evaluation of liver fibrosis is crucial for the treatment and follow up of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients.

Aim: We examined the efficiency of serum Mac-2 Binding Protein Glycosylation isomer (M2BPGi) in diagnosing liver fibrosis stages in CHB patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 177 adult CHB patients visiting the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam between October 2019 and December 2021.

Skin sympathetic nerve activity in different ablation settings for atrial fibrillation.

Background: Modifying the autonomic system after catheter ablation may prevent the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF). Evaluation of skin sympathetic nerve activity (SKNA) is a noninvasive method for the assessment of sympathetic activity. However, there are few studies on the effects of different energy settings on SKNA.

First-principles investigations of metal-semiconductor MoSH@MoS van der Waals heterostructures.

Two-dimensional (2D) metal-semiconductor heterostructures play a critical role in the development of modern electronics technology, offering a platform for tailored electronic behavior and enhanced device performance. Herein, we construct a novel 2D metal-semiconductor MoSH@MoS heterostructure and investigate its structures, electronic properties and contact characteristics using first-principles investigations. We find that the MoSH@MoS heterostructure exhibits a p-type Schottky contact, where the specific Schottky barrier height varies depending on the stacking configurations employed.

Optic foramen location on computed tomography.

Background: This study aimed to identify the location of the optic foramen in relation to the anterior sphenoid sinus wall, which is essential information for surgeons in planning and performing endoscopic transnasal surgery.

Methods: Computed tomography scans of 200 orbits from 100 adult patients with no abnormalities were examined. The results included the location of the optic foramen in relation to the anterior sphenoid sinus wall and the distance between them, as well as the distance from the optic foramen and the anterior sphenoid sinus wall to the carotid prominence in the posterior sphenoid sinus.

On the impact of adsorbed gas molecules on the anisotropic electro-optical properties of β-borophene.

We theoretically study the role of adsorbed gas molecules on the electronic and optical properties of monolayer β-borophene with {a,b,c,d,e} atoms in its unit cell. We focus our attention on molecules NH, NO, NO, and CO, which provide additional states permitted by the host electrons. Utilizing the six-band tight-binding model based on an inversion symmetry (between {a,e} and {b,d} atoms) and the Kubo formalism, we survey the anisotropic electronic dispersion and the optical multi-interband spectrum produced by molecule-boron coupling.

Quantum magneto-transport properties of monolayers MoSiN, WSiN, and MoSiAs.

We study the transport properties of monolayers MoSiN, WSiN, and MoSiAsin a perpendicular magnetic field. The Landau level (LL) band structures including spin and exchange field effects are derived and discussed using a low-energy effective model. We show that the LLs band structures of these materials are similar to those of phosphorene and transition-metal dichalcogenides rather than graphene or silicene.

Comprehensive transcriptomic analysis of age-, dark-, and salt-induced senescence reveals underlying mechanisms and key regulators of leaf senescence in .

The lawn grass is widely cultivated for its ornamental and recreational value. However, its green period is subject to shortening, which significantly decreases the economic value of , especially for large cultivations. Leaf senescence is a crucial biological and developmental process that significantly influences the lifespan of plants.

First-principles investigation of a type-II BP/ScCF van der Waals heterostructure for photovoltaic solar cells.

Constructing heterostructures has proven to be an effective strategy to manipulate the electronic properties and enlarge the application possibilities of two-dimensional (2D) materials. In this work, we perform first-principles calculations to generate the heterostructure between boron phosphide (BP) and ScCF materials. The electronic characteristics and band alignment of the combined BP/ScCF heterostructure, as well as the effects of an applied electric field and interlayer coupling, are examined.