The Effect of High-Pressure Processing on the Copigmentation and Storage Stability of Polyphenols with Anthocyanin Monomers.

This study aims to determine the effect of different high-pressure processing (HPP) conditions (100 MPa/300 MPa/500 MPa; 2 min/4 min/6 min) on copigmentation, specifically between chlorogenic acid (CA), epicatechin (Epi), gallic acid (GA), malvidin-3-O-galactoside (Mv-3-O-gal), and malvidin-3-O-arabinoside (Mv-3-O-ara), as well as the storage stability of the copigmentation solutions. The results showed that the influence of different HPP treatment conditions on copigmentation was not significant. HPP treatment did not significantly affect the λ, peak absorption, color parameters, and Mv-3-O-gal anthocyanin content when applied alone or in combination with CA and Epi.

 (Primulaceae), a new species from southeast Yunnan, China.

(Primulaceae-Maesoideae) from southeast Yunnan, China, is described and illustrated here. This new species belongs to the informal long corolla-tube species group and is morphologically similar to and , but can be distinguished by lacking hairs, membranaceous leaves and long panicles with 7-16 branches. According to the IUCN criteria, is assessed as "Least Concern".

 (Primulaceae), a new species from Yunnan, China.

A new species, is described and illustrated. In gross morphology it is evidently allied to subgen. Palladiasect.

Correlation of Serum Bilirubin with Clinical and Pathological Characteristics of Patients with IgA Nephropathy.

Objective: To investigate the correlations of total bilirubin (TBIL), direct bilirubin (DBIL), and indirect bilirubin (IBIL) with various clinical indicators and pathological features of patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN).

Methods: Patients diagnosed with IgAN were included and divided into low and high TBIL/DBIL/IBIL groups. Correlation analysis was performed to assess the relationships between the bilirubin indices and other clinical and pathological variables.

From sequences to sustainability: Exploring dipterocarp genomes for oleoresin production, timber quality, and conservation.

Dipterocarp species dominate tropical forest ecosystems and provide key ecological and economic value through their use of aromatic resins, medicinal chemicals, and high-quality timber. However, habitat loss and unsustainable logging have endangered many Dipterocarpaceae species. Genomic strategies provide new opportunities for both elucidating the molecular pathways underlying these desirable traits and informing conservation efforts for at-risk taxa.

Thermal stability, antioxidant activity and bioavailability of pea protein-naringin Pickering emulsion for enhanced delivery applications.

After successfully addressing to mitigate bitterness of naringin through construction Pickering emulsion using pea protein (PP) and naringin (NG) in our previous study, we now probed thermal stability, antioxidant efficacy, and bioavailability. FTIR analysis and UV-vis spectroscopy indicated predominant interactions between PP and NG were hydrogen and hydrophobic bonds. TGA and DSC analyses demonstrated that PP-NG complexes exhibited superior heat-resistance compared to pure PP and NG.

The chromosome-level genomes of the herbal magnoliids Warburgia ugandensis and Saururus chinensis.

Warburgia ugandensis and Saururus chinensis are two of the most important medicinal plants in magnoliids and are widely utilized in traditional Kenya and Chinese medicine, respectively. The absence of higher-quality reference genomes has hindered research on the medicinal compound biosynthesis mechanisms of these plants. We report the chromosome-level genome assemblies of W.

Engineering a hollow bowl-like porous carbon-confined Ru-MgO hetero-structured nanopair as a high-performance catalyst for ammonia borane hydrolysis.

Exploration of high-performance catalysts holds great importance for on-demand H production from ammonia borane (AB) hydrolysis. In this work, a hollow bowl-like porous carbon-anchored Ru-MgO hetero-structured nano-pair with high-intensity interfaces is made, using a tailored design approach. Consequently, the optimized catalyst shows AB hydrolysis activity with a turnover frequency value of 784 min in aqueous media and 1971 min in alkaline solvent.

Evaluation of educational resource utilization efficiency, regional technological heterogeneity, and total factor productivity change in 35 European countries.

Educational resource utilization efficiency (ERUE) and productivity growth are considered current global challenges that the modern world faces. This study evaluates the educational resource utilization efficiency, dynamic productivity change, and regional discrepancies in technologies involved in educational resource utilization in 35 European countries and four regions. DEA Super SBM, Meta frontier analysis, and Malmquist productivity index are employed to gauge the ERUE, technology gap ratio (TGR), and total factor education resources productivity change.

Polysaccharide-coated quercetin-loaded nanoliposomes mitigate bitterness: A comparison of carrageenan, pectin, and trehalose.

The intense bitterness of quercetin poses a challenge to its utilization in the food industry. To address this issue, three anionic polysaccharides (carrageenan, pectin, and trehalose) were individually incorporated to fabricate polysaccharide-coated liposome nanocarriers. Electronic tongue analysis revealed a significant decreasing bitterness value (10.

Plastid genome and its phylogenetic implications of Asiatic Spiraea (Rosaceae).

Background: Spiraea L. is a genus comprising approximately 90 species that are distributed throughout the northern temperate regions. China is recognized as the center of species diversity for this genus, hosting more than 70 species, including 47 endemic species.

Plastome evolution and phylogenomic insights into the evolution of Lysimachia (Primulaceae: Myrsinoideae).

Background: Lysimachia L., the second largest genus within the subfamily Myrsinoideae of Primulaceae, comprises approximately 250 species worldwide. China is the species diversity center of Lysimachia, containing approximately 150 species.

 (Primulaceae), a new species from Hunan Province, China.

A new species, G.Hao & H.F.

Biophysical characterization of adeno-associated virus capsid through the viral transduction life cycle.

Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors have emerged as the leading delivery platforms for gene therapy. Throughout the life cycle of the virions, the capsid vector carries out diverse functions, ranging from cell surface receptor engagement, cellular entry, endosomal escape, nuclear import to new particle packaging, and assembly. Each of these steps is mediated by exquisite structure features of the viral capsid and its interaction with viral genome, Rep proteins, and cellular organelle and apparatus.

Energy-Optimal Adaptive Control Based on Model Predictive Control.

Energy-optimal adaptive cruise control (EACC) is becoming increasingly popular due to its ability to save energy. Considering the negative impacts of system noise on the EACC, an improved modified model predictive control (MPC) is proposed, which combines the Sage-Husaadaptive Kalman filter (SHAKF), the cubature Kalman filter (CKF), and the back-propagation neural network (BPNN). The proposed MPC improves safety and tracking performance while further reducing energy consumption.

Event-Triggered Kalman Filter and Its Performance Analysis.

In estimation of linear systems, an efficient event-triggered Kalman filter algorithm is proposed. Based on the hypothesis test of Gaussian distribution, the significance of the event-triggered threshold is given. Based on the threshold, the actual trigger frequency of the estimated system can be accurately set.

Further clarification on Hand.-Mazz. (Primulaceae), with a description of a new species of .

The syntypes ( and ) of Hand.-Mazz. are identified as two separate taxa based on critical examinations of herbarium specimens and field investigation.

 (Primulaceae), a new species from Yunnan, China.

A new species, , is described and illustrated. In gross morphology, it is clearly allied to section Petiolares and is most similar to from the group , but is distinctive in its indumentum in the throat of the corolla tube, and the markedly stoloniferous habit.

Impact of "Three Red Lines" Water Policy (2011) on Water Usage Efficiency, Production Technology Heterogeneity, and Determinant of Water Productivity Change in China.

This research evaluates the effects of the Three Red Lines policy on water usage efficiency (WUE), production technology heterogeneity, and water productivity change in 31 Chinese provinces between 2006 and 2020. SMB-DEA, Meta-frontier analysis, and Malmquist-Luenberger index (MLI) techniques were employed for estimation. Results revealed that the mean WUE (2006-2020) in all Chinese provinces was 0.

Energy efficiency evaluation, changing trends and determinants of energy productivity growth across South Asian countries: SBM-DEA and Malmquist approach.

Energy efficiency is widely regarded as the most efficient means of supplying additional energy to meet the rising demand. However, extensive energy consumption causes greenhouse emissions, environmental destruction, and a decrease in energy efficiency (EE). This study investigates the role of energy efficiency and productivity growth in the ecological improvement of South Asia.

The impact of COVID-19 on the US renewable and non-renewable energy consumption: a sectoral analysis based on quantile on quantile regression approach.

The repercussions of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic go well beyond health concerns, affecting virtually every aspect of our lives, including daily energy consumption. Therefore, this study explores the impact of COVID-19 on renewable and non-renewable energy consumption in the USA, which has been severely affected by the recent pandemic. We conducted a detailed analysis of the energy consumption demands of various sectors in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Efficiency evaluation of commercial banks in Pakistan: A slacks-based measure Super-SBM approach with bad output (Non-performing loans).

According to recent figures from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), since 2006, commercial banks' non-performing loans (NPLs) have significantly risen. To this end, the primary objective of this research is to explore the impact of NPLs on the operational efficiency of commercial banks in Pakistan. NPLs were incorporated as bad output in the efficiency estimation of 24 CBs for the period 2006-2017.

A cross-country efficiency and productivity evaluation of commercial banks in South Asia: A meta-frontier and Malmquist productivity index approach.

South Asia primarily consists of developing economies with diverse financial systems. The commercial banking industry plays a crucial role in each country's financial development in the region. This research aims to evaluate commercial banking industries' efficiency and productivity growth in the South Asian (SA) region over 6 years (2013-2018).