TXSELECT: a web-based decision support system for regional assessment of potential loads using a spatially explicit approach.

Bacterial source characterization and allocation are imperative to watershed planning and identifying best management practices. The Spatially Explicit Load Enrichment Calculation Tool (SELECT) has been extensively utilized in watershed protection plans to evaluate the potential bacteria loads and sources in impaired watersheds. However, collecting data, compiling inputs, and spatially mapping sources can be arduous, time-intensive, expensive, and iterative until potential bacteria loads are appropriately allocated to sources based on stakeholder recommendations.

A Comprehensive Review on Preparation of Silver Nanoparticles from a Bacteriocin for the Natural Preservation of Food Products.

Food preservation aims to maintain safe and nutritious food for extended periods by inhibiting microbial growth that causes spoilage and poses health risks. Traditional chemical preservatives like sodium sulfite, sodium nitrite, sodium benzoate, tBHQ and BHA have raised concerns due to potential carcinogenicity, genotoxicity and allergies with long-term consumption. As a natural alternative, bacteriocins have emerged for food preservation.

Analysis and control of grid-interactive PV-fed BLDC water pumping system with optimized MPPT for DC-DC converter.

In this study, a novel water pumping module fed by grid interactive Photo-Voltaic with a bidirectional Power Flow Control was proposed. In addition to improving the pumping system's reliability, a water pump is powered by a brushless DC motor drive. This method enables the pump to work at its maximum capacity for the entirety of that day, regardless of the weather.

Exploring the potential therapeutic benefits of 7-methoxy coumarin for neuropathy pain: an in vivo, in vitro, and in silico approach.

Back Ground: 7-Methoxycoumarin (7-MC) is well recognized for its anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive actions. Its capacity to lessen neuropathic pain hasn't been documented yet. Hence the impact of 7-MC on vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathic pain in rodents was investigated.

Distribution and drivers of co-hosts of antibiotic and metal(loid) resistance genes in the fresh-brackish-saline groundwater.

Groundwater is an essential source of drinking water and agricultural irrigation water, and its protection has become a global goal for public health. However, knowledge about heavy metal(loid) resistance genes (MRGs) in groundwater and the potential co-selection of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have seldom been developed. Here, during the wet and dry seasons, we collected 66 groundwater samples (total dissolved solids = 93.

Overexpression of RuBisCO form I and II genes in TIE-1 augments polyhydroxyalkanoate production heterotrophically and autotrophically.

With the rising demand for sustainable renewable resources, microorganisms capable of producing bioproducts such as bioplastics are attractive. While many bioproduction systems are well-studied in model organisms, investigating non-model organisms is essential to expand the field and utilize metabolically versatile strains. This investigation centers on TIE-1, a purple non-sulfur bacterium capable of producing bioplastics.

Use of reclaimed municipal wastewater in agriculture: Comparison of present practice versus an emerging paradigm of anaerobic membrane bioreactor treatment coupled with hydroponic controlled environment agriculture.

Advancements in anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) technology have opened up exciting possibilities for sustaining precise water quality control in wastewater treatment and reuse. This approach not only presents an opportunity for energy generation and recovery but also produces an effluent that can serve as a valuable nutrient source for crop cultivation in hydroponic controlled environment agriculture (CEA). In this perspective article, we undertake a comparative analysis of two approaches to municipal wastewater utilization in agriculture.

Improving Crop Yield through Increasing Carbon Gain and Reducing Carbon Loss.

Photosynthesis is a process where solar energy is utilized to convert atmospheric CO into carbohydrates, which forms the basis for plant productivity. The increasing demand for food has created a global urge to enhance yield. Earlier, the plant breeding program was targeting the yield and yield-associated traits to enhance the crop yield.

Investigating the characteristics of health-related data collection tools used in randomised controlled trials in low-income and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review.

Introduction: Health-related data collection tools, including digital ones, have become more prevalent across clinical studies in the last number of years. However, using digital data collection tools in low-income and middle-income countries presents unique challenges. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of the data collection tools currently being used in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in low-resource settings and evaluate the tools based on the characteristics outlined in the modified Mobile Survey Tool framework.

Pathomolecular epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence genes of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis isolates from slaughtered pigs in India.

Aims: We aimed to investigate the prevalence, pathology, and characterization of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis (SDSE) in slaughtered pigs of India.

Methods And Results: We collected 1254 morbid tissues (lungs-627 and spleen-627) and 627 heart-blood from 627 slaughtered pigs.

Enhancing crop resilience by harnessing the synergistic effects of biostimulants against abiotic stress.

Plants experience constant exposed to diverse abiotic stresses throughout their growth and development stages. Given the burgeoning world population, abiotic stresses pose significant challenges to food and nutritional security. These stresses are complex and influenced by both genetic networks and environmental factors, often resulting in significant crop losses, which can reach as high as fifty percent.

Identification of Fungicide Combinations for Overcoming and Fungicide Resistance.

Fungal diseases, including downy mildew (caused by ) and gray mold (caused by ), significantly impact the marketable yield of grapes produced worldwide. Cytochrome b of the mitochondrial respiratory chain of these two fungi is a key target for Quinone outside inhibitor (QoI)-based fungicide development. Since the mode of action (MOA) of QoI fungicides is restricted to a single site, the extensive usage of these fungicides has resulted in fungicide resistance.

Sampled-data controller scheme for multi-agent systems and its Application to circuit network.

The objective of this study is to investigate the synchronization criteria under the sampled-data control method for multi-agent systems (MASs) with state quantization and time-varying delay. Currently, a looped Lyapunov-Krasovskii Functional (LKF) has been developed, which integrates information from the sampling interval to ensure that the leader system synchronizes with the follower system, resulting in a specific condition in the form of Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMIs). The LMIs can be easily solved using the LMI Control toolbox in Matlab.

Semi-extended extra-synovial (SEES) tibial intramedullary nailing technique: Up to 10 year retrospective analysis of outcomes and anterior knee pain rates.

Background: Tibial intramedullary nailing is a common method of fixation for fractures of the tibia, with several approaches described. Anterior knee pain is a common complication following nailing, but the reported incidence of knee pain varies in the literature between 10 % and 86 %. There is considerable variation in incidence between nailing techniques, with an exact aetiology still unknown.

Rice yield and quality in response to daytime and nighttime temperature increase - A meta-analysis perspective.

Increased heat stress during cropping season poses significant challenges to rice production, yet the complex stoichiometry between rice grain yield, quality and high daytime, nighttime temperature remains with gaps in current knowledge. We conducted a meta-analysis using a combined dataset of 1105 experiments for daytime temperature and 841 experiments for nighttime temperature from published literature to investigate the effects of high daytime temperature (HDT) and high nighttime temperatures (HNT) on rice yield and its various components (such as panicle number, spikelet number per panicle, seed set rate, grain weight) and grain quality traits (such as milling yield, chalkiness, amylose and protein contents). We established relationships between rice yield, its components, grain quality and the HDT/HNT, and studied phenotypic plasticity of the traits in response to HDT and HNT.

Comparative genomics of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis unravels the gene sharing, virulence factors and SNP diversity among the standard, vaccine and field strains.

Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis are the primary etiological agents of brucellosis in large and small ruminants, respectively. There are limited comparative genomic studies involving Brucella strains that explore the relatedness among both species. In this study, we involved strains (n=44) representing standard, vaccine and Indian field origin for pangenome, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and phylogenetic analysis.

Transcriptome responses of intestinal epithelial cells induced by membrane vesicles of .

Membrane vesicles (MVs) serve as an essential virulence factor in several pathogenic bacteria. The release of MVs by is only recently recognized; still, the enigmatic role of MVs in pathogenesis is yet to be established. We report the transcriptome response of Caco-2 cells upon exposure to MVs and the L.

A study on the occurrence of Burkholderia cepacia complex in ultrasound gels used in different veterinary clinical settings in India.

Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) organisms are emerging multidrug-resistant pathogens. They are opportunistic and cause severe diseases in humans that may result in fatal outcomes. They are mainly reported as nosocomial pathogens, and transmission often occurs through contaminated pharmaceutical products.

Therapeutic Efficacy of Polymeric Biomaterials in Treating Diabetic Wounds-An Upcoming Wound Healing Technology.

Diabetic wounds are one of the serious, non-healing, chronic health issues faced by individuals suffering from diabetic mellitus. The distinct phases of wound healing are either prolonged or obstructed, resulting in the improper healing of diabetic wounds. These injuries require persistent wound care and appropriate treatment to prevent deleterious effects such as lower limb amputation.

Water-Energy-Carbon Nexus: Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Integrated Urban Drainage Systems in China.

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from integrated urban drainage systems (IUDSs), including sewer, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), and receiving water systems, have not yet been integrated due to the lack of modeling tools. Here, we updated the computable general equilibrium-based System Dynamics and Water Environmental Model (CGE-SyDWEM), a recently developed model simulating the water-energy-carbon nexus at the watershed level, to calculate the direct and indirect (electricity use and external) GHG emissions from IUDSs considering carbon mitigation strategies and water engineering practices. The updated CGE-SyDWEM was applied to an estuary watershed in Shenzhen, the fourth largest city in China.

Computational Analysis of Machining Induced Stress Distribution during Dry and Cryogenic Orthogonal Cutting of 7075 Aluminium Closed Cell Syntactic Foams.

The addition of hollow aluminium oxide bubbles to the 7075 aluminium matrix results in a lightweight syntactic foam with a reduced density and an increased peak compression strength. The presence of ceramic bubbles also aids in a reduced coefficient of thermal expansion and thermal conductivity in comparison to aluminium alloys. In spite of their enhanced material properties, the inclusion of hollow aluminium oxide bubbles presents the challenge of poor machinability.

Atraumatic gluteal compartment syndrome-an unusual presentation of a rare syndrome.

Atraumatic gluteal compartment syndrome is a limb- and potentially life-threatening emergency. It is rare, with few reported cases, and can be difficult to diagnosis; a high index of suspicion is required for prompt diagnosis and management. This paper presents the case of a 36-year-old female who was brought into the emergency department following a prolonged period of unconsciousness.

Neuropsychiatric Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Synthetic Review from a Global Perspective.

Some research suggests that distress, secondary to isolation and fear following COVID-19 infection, can negatively affect the long-term more than the COVID-19 infection itself. This narrative review aims to provide a global view on the neuropsychiatric consequences of COVID-19 that can be ascribed to several factors, ranging from the direct effect of infection, to the body's responses against the infection, or to the psychological sequelae of social isolation, unemployment, and fear for one's health and livelihood. Current findings show that the more severe the respiratory infection, the more likely are central nervous system (CNS) complications regarding the infection itself.

Sustainable Machining of Mg-9Al-1.4Zn Foam Used for Temporary Biomedical Implant Using Cryogenic Cooling.

In this study, the drilling performance of biodegradable grade Mg-9Al-1.4Zn alloy reinforced with hollow thin-walled AlO microspheres is inspected under different coolant environments such as dry, Almag mineral oil, and liquid nitrogen. Drilling experiments were carried out using titanium aluminum nitride PVD coated and uncoated K10 tools on varying volume fractions of magnesium syntactic foams (5%, 10%, and 15%) reinforced with hollow AlO microspheres.