Attentional state-synchronous peripheral electrical stimulation during action observation induced distinct modulation of corticospinal plasticity after stroke.

Introduction: Brain computer interface-based action observation (BCI-AO) is a promising technique in detecting the user's cortical state of visual attention and providing feedback to assist rehabilitation. Peripheral nerve electrical stimulation (PES) is a conventional method used to enhance outcomes in upper extremity function by increasing activation in the motor cortex. In this study, we examined the effects of different pairings of peripheral nerve electrical stimulation (PES) during BCI-AO tasks and their impact on corticospinal plasticity.

Enhancing microbial CO electrocatalysis for multicarbon reduction in a wet amine-based catholyte.

Microbial CO electroreduction (mCO2ER) offers a promising approach for producing high-value multicarbon reductants from CO by combining CO fixing microorganisms with conducting materials (i. e., cathodes).

Development of dual strain microalgae cultivation system for the direct carbon dioxide utilization of power plant flue gas.

This study aims to propose a biological system that allows for direct utilization of flue gas for carbon dioxide capture and utilization by microalgae. The strain Chlorella sp. ABC-001 is employed for its high growth rate as well as lipid and carbohydrate content.

Automatic classification of microplastics and natural organic matter mixtures using a deep learning model.

Several preprocessing procedures are required for the classification of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic systems using spectroscopic analysis. Procedures such as oxidation, which are employed to remove natural organic matter (NOM) from MPs, can be time- and cost-intensive. Furthermore, the identification process is prone to errors due to the subjective judgment of the operators.

Epigenetic Modulations for Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Shrimp Aquaculture.

Aquaculture assumes a pivotal role in meeting the escalating global food demand, and shrimp farming, in particular, holds a significant role in the global economy and food security, providing a rich source of nutrients for human consumption. Nonetheless, the industry faces formidable challenges, primarily attributed to disease outbreaks and the diminishing efficacy of conventional disease management approaches, such as antibiotic usage. Consequently, there is an urgent imperative to explore alternative strategies to ensure the sustainability of the industry.

A Comparison of Virtual Reality to Traditional Simulation in Health Professions Education: A Systematic Review.

With the increasing availability of virtual reality (VR) and its lower overall costs of use, the objective of this review was to compare VR to traditional simulation in terms of learning outcomes. Studies were included if they met the following criteria: ( a ) research study (of any design), ( b ) focused on learners in health professions, and ( c ) compared VR with traditional simulation. Studies were excluded for the following reasons: ( a ) not a research study, ( b ) focused on learners outside health professions, ( c ) used screen-based or computer-based simulation, ( d ) used a task trainer, and ( e ) did not involve a comparison of VR to traditional simulation.

Improving Telenursing Skills Through Simulation-Based Education.

Preparing graduate-level nurses to provide care via telehealth could both increase access to care and decrease healthcare costs. However, many nursing schools do not provide telehealth experiences, especially at the graduate level. The aim of this project is to incorporate telehealth simulations in the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) curriculum at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Simultaneous enhancement of lipid biosynthesis and solvent extraction of Chlorella using aminoclay nanoparticles.

Magnesium aminoclay nanoparticles (MgANs) exert opposing effects on photosynthetic microalgae by promoting carbon dioxide (CO) uptake and inducing oxidative stress. This study explored the potential application of MgAN in the production of algal lipids under high CO concentrations. The impact of MgAN (0.

The Influence of Life Stress and Sleep Disturbance on White Matter Integrity.

Objective: This study investigated whether sleep and stress mutually interact to induce changes in white matter integrity.

Methods: Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) was conducted on 36 participants (male=22, female=14; mean age=38.33±12.

A telehealth nursing intervention to improve the transition from the neonatal intensive care unit to home for infants & caregivers: Preliminary evaluation.

Purpose: The purpose of this nurse-led telehealth intervention was to support caregivers and infants during the difficult period of transition from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to home.

Methods: The Baby Steps project was designed using quality improvement methodology, and was implemented in April 2020 at a stand-alone pediatric institution in South Florida. Using a nurse-led telehealth model, follow-up nursing care was provided in the home setting for two weeks after discharge.

Evidence of White Matter Integrity Changes in the Anterior Cingulum Among Shift Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: We investigated the white matter integrity in shift and non-shift workers and its associations with sleep and activity.

Methods: Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) was performed on 61 shift workers and 31 non-shift workers. Their sleep and activity profiles were assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), sleep diaries, and actigraphy.

Online learning performance and engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic: Application of the dual-continua model of mental health.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an abrupt transition from face-to-face learning to online learning, which has also affected the mental health of college students. In this study, we examined the relationship between students' adjustment to online learning and their mental health by using the Dual-Continua Model. The model assumes that mental disorder and mental well-being are related yet distinct factors of mental health.

Gray Matter Volume of Thalamic Nuclei in Traumatized North Korean Refugees.

The current study investigated differences in the regional gray matter (GM) volume of specific thalamic nuclei between North Korean (NK) refugees and South Korean (SK) residents. It also investigated associations between thalamic GM volume changes and psychological symptoms. Psychological evaluations and magnetic resonance imaging were conducted on 50 traumatized NK refugees and 55 non-traumatized SK residents.

Enhanced CO electroconversion of Rhodobacter sphaeroides by cobalt-phosphate complex assisted water oxidation.

CO can be a next generation feedstock for electricity-driven bioproduction due to its abundance and availability. Microbial electrosynthesis (MES), a promising technique for CO electroconversion, provides an attractive route for the production of valuable products from CO, but issues surrounding efficiency and reasonable productivity should be resolved. Improving the anode performance for water oxidation under neutral pH is one of the most important aspects to advance current MES.

Regulation of Reactive Oxygen Species Promotes Growth and Carotenoid Production Under Autotrophic Conditions in .

Industrial demand for capture and utilization using microorganisms to reduce CO, a major cause of global warming, is significantly increasing. is a suitable strain for the process of converting CO into high-value materials because it can accept CO and has various metabolic pathways. However, it has been mainly studied for heterotrophic growth that uses sugars and organic acids as carbon sources, not autotrophic growth.

Improving hydrogen production by pH adjustment in pressurized gas fermentation.

Gas fermentation utilizes syngas converted from biomass or waste as feedstock. A bubble column reactor for pressurizing was designed to increase the mass transfer rate between gas and liquid, and reduce energy consumption by medium agitation. Thermococcus onnurineus, a hydrogenic CO-oxidizer, was cultured initially under ambient pressure with the initial inlet gas composition; 60% CO and 40% N.

Asthma academy: A student nurse-led telehealth education program for low-income family caregivers of children with asthma.

Aims: The aims of the Asthma Academy study were to (1) evaluate the telehealth performance of DNP students, (2) evaluate the perceived learning experience of DNP students and (3) investigate whether an association exists related to student performance and family caregiver outcomes.

Design: A descriptive study was conducted with doctor of nursing practice students.

Methods: Students conducted telehealth visits to help family caregivers of children with asthma and were rated on their performance by two faculty members using a rubric.

Paradigm shift in algal biomass refinery and its challenges.

Microalgae have been studied and tested for over 70 years. However, biodiesel, the prime target of the algal industry, has suffered from low competitiveness and current steps toward banning the internal combustion engine all over the world. Meanwhile, interest in reducing CO emissions has grown as the world has witnessed disasters caused by global warming.

Recent progress and challenges in microbial polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) production from CO as a sustainable feedstock: A state-of-the-art review.

The recalcitrance of petroleum-based plastics causes severe environmental problems and has accelerated research into production of biodegradable polymers from inexpensive and sustainable feedstocks. Various microorganisms are capable of producing Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), a representative biodegradable polymer, under nutrient-limited conditions, among which CO-utilizing microorganisms are of primary interest. Herein, we discuss recent progress on bacterial strains including proteobacteria, purple non-sulfur bacteria, and cyanobacteria in terms of CO-containing carbon sources, PHB-production capability, and genetic modification.

Biocompatible liquid-type carbon nanodots (C-paints) as light delivery materials for cell growth and astaxanthin induction of Haematococcus pluvialis.

In this study, we aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of the application of biocompatible liquid type fluorescent carbon nanodots (C-paints) to microalgae by improving microalgae productivity. C-paints were prepared by a simple process of ultrasound irradiation using polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a passivation agent. The resulting C-paints exhibited a carbonyl-rich surface with good uniformity of particle size, excellent water solubility, photo-stability, fluorescence efficiency, and good biocompatibility (<10.