Potential of Lambda-Cyhalothrin for Controlling the Black Armyworm Spodoptera cosmioides (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Toxicity and Midgut Histopathological Effects.

Caterpillars of the genus Spodoptera are the main pests in soybean and cotton crops and Spodoptera cosmioides causes more severe losses than other caterpillars in these agricultural crops. However, there are few recommended insecticides for controlling this pest. Lambda-cyhalothrin is a pyrethroid used to control a wide spectrum of arthropods including lepidopterans.

Biological activities of lichen extracts and UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS analysis of their secondary metabolites.

This research was designed to investigate the metabolite profiling, phenolics content, and the trypanocidal, nematicidal, antibacterial, antifungal, and free radical scavenging properties of Motyka. The air-dried material was extracted successively with dichloromethane and methanol (UlMeOH). Two phases were obtained from the extract with dichloromethane, one soluble in methanol (UlDCM-s) and the other insoluble (UlDCM-i).

Examining the under-representation of black researchers in sports science and sports medicine publications: 'You Can't be what You Can't See'.

Objectives: This study evaluated the representation of black researchers as authors of articles published in four peer-reviewed journals with the highest impact factors (IFs) in the field of sports science and sports medicine.

Methods: An analysis was conducted on articles published between 2018 and 2022 in four leading sports science journals with high IFs (2022): The British Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Sport and Health Science, Sports Medicine and Exercise Immunology Review. Data extraction from the articles included the researcher's names, sex/gender, total number of authors, number of black authors, their position in the author list, publication year, article title and type and digital object identifier.

Subacute symptoms of depression and anxiety in stress-exposed mice: Role of Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi leaf lectin (SteLL).

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Anxiety and depression are leading causes of disability worldwide, often exacerbated by chronic stress. Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi. has been used in traditional medicine for several purposes.

Gillies ex Hooker et Arnott (Oxalidaceae): Chemical Analysis, Biological In Vitro and In Vivo Properties and Behavioral Effects.

In this work, a decoction (DOe) and a methanolic global extract (MGEOe), obtained with the aerial parts of Gillies ex Hooker et Arnott (Oxalidaceae), were evaluated. The high-resolution liquid chromatography in conjunction with electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS) analysis showed forty compounds in MGEOe and twenty-nine in DOe, including flavones, C-glycosyl flavones, isoflavones, fatty acids, terpenes, phenolic acids, and sterols. The antioxidant properties were evaluated by DPPH, TEAC, FRAP, and ILP assays.

Genetic modulation of RNA splicing rescues BRCA2 function in mutant cells.

Variants in the hereditary cancer-associated and genes can alter RNA splicing, producing transcripts that encode internally truncated yet potentially functional proteins. However, few studies have quantitatively analyzed variant-specific splicing isoforms. Here, we investigated cells heterozygous and homozygous for the :c.

System justification, subjective well-being, and mental health symptoms in members of disadvantaged minority groups.

Although system justification-believing that the societal status quo is legitimate and desirable-is positively associated with subjective well-being and mental health outcomes for members of advantaged groups, the picture is more complicated for members of disadvantaged minority groups. According to system justification theory, believing that the social system is legitimate and desirable is a way of coping with one's own and fellow in-group members' state of disadvantage. At the same time, it is also a potential stressor, insofar as it implies that there are deficiencies of the individuals and groups who "fail" to succeed in a fair system.

Single-Leg Balance and Lower Limb Strength: Quantitative Analysis with the Balance Master System.

: This study investigates the relationship between lower limb strength and postural stability in single-leg stance using the Balance Master system. : The research involved 64 participants divided into sedentary and physically active groups based on metabolic equivalents of task (METs) values, normal weight, overweight, and obese according to body composition. Postural control was evaluated using the Sensory Organization Test.

Comparison between 2- and 4-plate fixation in Le Fort I osteotomy: a mixed methods systematic review.

Objective: Achieving postsurgical skeletal stability is crucial for successful outcomes and patient satisfaction. Precision maxillofacial surgery, which integrates precision techniques with minimally invasive approaches, is increasingly recognized for its potential to enhance long-term stability and reduce surgical risks and complications. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the impact of fixation techniques (2 vs 4 plates) during Le Fort I osteotomy in orthognathic surgery on skeletal stability.

Extensive Myocardial Calcification Rapidly Progressing After Orthotopic Liver Transplantation.

Orthotopic liver transplantation has been rarely associated with myocardial calcification; no prior cases of asymptomatic calcification have been documented. We present the unique finding of asymptomatic myocardial calcification following orthotopic liver transplantation.

Can people with epilepsy trust AI chatbots for information on physical exercise?

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the similarity, readability, and alignment with current scientific knowledge of responses from AI-based chatbots to common questions about epilepsy and physical exercise.

Methods: Four AI chatbots (ChatGPT-3.5,ChatGPT 4, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot) were evaluated.

Motivational interviewing for fall prevention (MI-FP) pilot study: Randomized controlled trial.

Background: The Motivational Interviewing for Fall Prevention (MI-FP) study aimed to engage older adults in fall prevention strategies. We report on the feasibility, intervention fidelity, and preliminary impact of MI-FP.

Methods: We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial to test MI-FP among older (age ≥ 65) primary care patients at high fall risk in a Pacific Northwest clinic in the United States.

Stress in Family Caregivers of Children with Chronic Health Conditions: A Case-Control Study.

Objectives: This study analyzed the stress experienced by family caregivers of children with special healthcare needs and identified associated factors.

Methods: A case-control study was conducted with the "cases" being caregivers of children with chronic conditions and the "controls" being caregivers of healthy children. Recruitment was carried out via social media and complemented by snowball sampling.

Unmasking self-citations: A critical analysis using maxillofacial surgery literature as example.

Bibliometric analysis serves as a potent tool for deciphering the intricacies of scholarly communication and academic impact, contributing to an observable surge in publications of this nature. The objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of self-citation in Maxillofacial Surgery (MFS) literature. The retrospective study adheres to the principles outlined in the Leiden Manifesto, utilizing Web of Science and Scopus databases for a robust analysis.

Maternal parenting skills, adverse clinical outcomes, and contextual factors in low-income families: Associations and predictors of the neurodevelopment of preterm children in the first two years of life.

Background: Preterm children are a risk group for neurodevelopmental delays, while interactions with their mothers may serve as a protective factor.

Aims: The objectives of this study were to (1) identify changes in preterm children's neurodevelopment, maternal skills, and mother-child interactions of preterm children from the first to the second year of life; (2) analyze differences between preterm children with and without developmental delays in relation to social skills, parenting skills, and mother-child interaction; and (3) examine the risk and protective factors associated with the neurodevelopment of preterm children.

Methods: Participants included 47 Brazilian preterm children and their mothers, assessed at the first (Mage/months = 10.

The Double Role of Religiosity on Subjective Well-Being of Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals: A Moderated Mediation Model.

The aim of the present study was to propose an explanatory model on the influence of religiosity on the subjective well-being of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals (LGB), testing internalized homonegativity as a mediator variable and LGB and religious identities' integration as a moderator variable. The study included 409 cisgender Brazilian religious LGBs. The findings show that for individuals without integrated LGB and religious identities, there is both a positive direct effect of religiosity on the subjective well-being and an indirect negative effect mediated by internalized homonegativity, so that higher levels of religiosity lead to higher levels of internalized homonegativity, which, in turn, leads to a reduction of levels of subjective well-being.

The missed diagnosis of femoral hernias in females undergoing inguinal hernia repair - A systematic review and proportional meta-analysis.

Background: Given the 4-times higher prevalence of femoral hernias among females compared to males, this diagnosis may be missed during inguinal hernia repair (IHR), causing risk of reoperation for pseudo recurrence of femoral hernias (FH). Minimally invasive approaches are suggested as potential reducers of missed FH since they provide a posterior view of all defect areas, despite studies suggesting that women receive less MIS than men. We aim to assess the missed FH during IHR and after reoperation for recurrence following IHR in women.

The effect of particle size on structural and catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction of (CoFeNiMnCr)O prepared by controlled synthesis with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).

In this study, high-entropy spinel oxides (CoNiMnFeCr)O were synthesized using a PVP-assisted sol-gel method, marking the first report of this approach for producing high-entropy oxides. This method provides new insights into morphology customization through precise temperature control during calcination. Samples were calcined at 800, 900, and 1000 °C, and structural, optical, and electrochemical characterizations were performed to evaluate the impact of synthesis conditions on the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance.

Out of the ice age: Preservation of cardiac allografts with a reusable 10 °C cooler.

Objective: Static cold storage with ice has been the mainstay of cardiac donor preservation. Early preclinical data suggest that allograft preservation at 10 °C may be beneficial. We tested this hypothesis by using a static 10 °C storage device to preserve and transport cardiac allografts.

Moringa oleifera Lam. seed lectin (WSMoL) reduces chronic stress-induced anxiety and depression in mice by lessening inflammation and balancing brain chemicals.

Phyto-based treatments for anxiety and depression are gaining attention. The efficacy of the water-soluble Moringa oleifera seed lectin (WSMoL) in reducing acute anxiolytic and depressive-like behaviors in mice has been previously demonstrated. In the present study, it was evaluated the effects of WSMoL on reducing anxiety and depressive-like symptoms in a mouse model of unpredictable chronic mild stress (UCMS).

Spatial-temporal analysis of COVID-19 cases in the state of Alagoas.

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Brazil, highlighting significant gaps in public health infrastructure. This study aims to analyze the spatial-temporal distribution of COVID-19 cases in Alagoas. The study covers all 102 municipalities in Alagoas, using official data from the Alagoas COVID-19 Panel.