Chemically Robust Cationic Porous Organic Polymer (POP) for Selective Detection and Removal of ReO4- as a Surrogate of Radioactive 99TcO4.

The efficient removal of 99TcO4- from alkaline nuclear waste is vital for optimizing nuclear waste management and safeguarding the environment. However, current state-of-the-art sorbent materials are constrained by their inability to simultaneously achieve high alkali resistance, rapid adsorption kinetics, large adsorption capacity, and selectivity. In this study, we synthesized a urea-rich cationic porous organic polymer, IPM-403, which demonstrates exceptional chemical stability, ultrafast kinetics (~92% removal within 30 seconds), high adsorption capacity (664 mg/g), excellent selectivity, along with multiple-cycle recyclability (up to 7 cycles), making it highly promising for the removal of ReO4- (surrogate of 99TcO4-) from nuclear wastewater.

Maximizing microbial activity and synergistic interaction to boost biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomass.

Addressing global environmental challenges and meeting the escalating energy demands stand as two pivotal issues in the current landscape. Lignocellulosic biomass emerges as a promising renewable bio-energy source capable of fulfilling the world's energy requirements on a large scale. One of the most important steps in lowering reliance on fossil fuel and lessening environmental effect is turning lignocellulosic biomass into biofuel.

Machine learning-based analysis of nutrient and water uptake in hydroponically grown soybeans.

Recent advancements in sustainable agriculture have spurred interest in hydroponics as an alternative to conventional farming methods. However, the lack of data-driven approaches in hydroponic growth presents a significant challenge. This study addresses this gap by varying nitrogen, magnesium, and potassium concentrations in hydroponically grown soybeans and conducting essential nutrient profiling across the growth cycle.

Development and validation of an open-source pipeline for automatic population of case report forms from electronic health records: a pediatric multi-center prospective study.

Background: Clinical trials and registry studies are essential for advancing research and developing novel treatments. However, these studies rely on manual entry of thousands of variables for each patient. Repurposing real-world data can significantly simplify the data collection, reduce transcription errors, and make the data entry process more efficient, consistent, and cost-effective.

Atmospheric Cold Plasma as an Alternative to Chlorination in Soft Wheat Flour to Prepare High-Ratio Cakes.

Chlorination is a common chemical modification process of soft wheat flour to prepare high-ratio cakes. Due to safety and labeling concerns of flour chlorination, alternatives to chlorination have been researched. Atmospheric Cold Plasma (ACP) is an emerging technology which is applicable for a wide range of food and biological components, including cereal grain products.

Nanoparticle-mediated diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.

By virtue of their advanced physicochemical properties, nanoparticles have attracted significant attention from researchers for application in diverse fields of medical science. Breast cancer, presenting a high risk of morbidity and mortality, frequently occurs in women and is considered a malignant tumor. Globally, breast cancer is considered the second leading cause of death.

In Situ Ni(II) Complexation Induced Deprotonation of Bis-Thiourea-Based Tweezers in DMSO-Water Medium: An Approach toward Recognition of Fluoride Ions in Water with Organic Probe Molecules.

Recognition of fluoride in water through the fluoride-induced Brönsted acid-base deprotonation reaction of an organic probe molecule is still a challenging task owing to the lower basicity of fluoride ions and the instability of the conjugate base of the probe molecules in aqueous medium. Herein, we report a complementary strategy in which the conjugate base of the studied bis-thiourea molecule in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) medium is simultaneously stabilized through chelation of the Ni(II) ion, which eventually facilitates the recognition of the fluoride ion in water samples. The recognition methodology is validated colorimetrically and electrochemically, and finally, the applicability of the approach is explored with water samples collected from fluoride-affected areas.

Assessing genotypes of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) as an alternative to maize silage for sheep nutrition.

Nutritive value of five Cenchrus ciliaris (buffel grass) genotypes (IG96-50, IG96-96, IG96-358, IG96-401 and IG96-403) weredetermined. Their sugar contents (>70 mg/g of dry matter) and ensiling potential were evaluated using in vitro batch culture and in vivo studies. Research indicated significant differences (P < 0.

Valorisation of Agri-Food Waste for Bioactive Compounds: Recent Trends and Future Sustainable Challenges.

Worldwide, a massive amount of agriculture and food waste is a major threat to the environment, the economy and public health. However, these wastes are important sources of phytochemicals (bioactive), such as polyphenols, carotenoids, carnitine, coenzymes, essential oils and tocopherols, which have antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticarcinogenic properties. Hence, it represents a promising opportunity for the food, agriculture, cosmetics, textiles, energy and pharmaceutical industries to develop cost effective strategies.

An assessment of the impact of traditional rice cooking practice and eating habits on arsenic and iron transfer into the food chain of smallholders of Indo-Gangetic plain of South-Asia: Using AMMI and Monte-Carlo simulation model.

The current study was designed to investigate the consequences of rice cooking and soaking of cooked rice (CR) with or without arsenic (As) contaminated water on As and Fe (iron) transfer to the human body along with associated health risk assessment using additive main-effects and multiplicative interaction (AMMI) and Monte Carlo Simulation model. In comparison to raw rice, As content in cooked rice (CR) and soaked cooked rice (SCR) enhanced significantly (at p < 0.05 level), regardless of rice cultivars and locations (at  <  level) due to the use of As-rich water for cooking and soaking purposes.

-Thiocresol Functionalized Cesium Lead Bromide (PTC@CsPbBr): A Fluorometric Sensing Probe for the Detection of Cholesterol.

Inorganic halide-based perovskites (e.g., cesium lead bromide) are tremendously useful semiconducting materials due to their unique optoelectronic properties.

Periodontal Lesions among Maxillary Sinus Mucosal Thickening Visiting the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of a Tertiary Care Centre.

Introduction: Maxillary sinus due to its proximity to posterior maxillary teeth could be affected by their pathology. Since cone beam computed tomography is the go-to for 3-D imaging in dental set-up. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of periodontal lesions among maxillary sinus mucosal thickening visiting the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of a tertiary care centre.

Dental Caries on Deciduous Molars among Children Visiting Dental Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Centre.

Introduction: Dental caries is one of the most common, yet preventable childhood diseases. The aetiology of dental caries lies in the interplay between host, microorganism, substrate, and time. Risk factors for dental caries include physical, biological, environmental, behavioural, and lifestyle-related factors such as high numbers of cariogenic bacteria, inadequate salivary flow, insufficient fluoride exposure, poor oral hygiene, inappropriate methods of feeding infants, and poverty.

Selenium - An environmentally friendly micronutrient in agroecosystem in the modern era: An overview of 50-year findings.

Agricultural productivity is constantly being forced to maintain yield stability to feed the enormously growing world population. However, shrinking arable and nutrient-deprived soil and abiotic and biotic stressor (s) in different magnitudes put additional challenges to achieving global food security. Though well-defined, the concept of macro, micronutrients, and beneficial elements is from a plant nutritional perspective.

Phytocompounds from (L.) Skeels in the management of Monkeypox Virus infections.

Monkeypox is a communicable disease similar to smallpox, primarily occurring in African countries. However, recently it has spread to countries outside Africa and may arise as the next threat after COVID-pandemic. The causative organism, i.

Investigating Skin Rashes Associated With Pantoprazole Medication: Causes and Clinical Implications.

Pantoprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor mainly used in treating various gastroesophageal disorders and frequently as prophylaxis for stress ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding in most patients admitted for in-hospital management. Hypersensitivity reactions to this medication have been reported, although the exact incidence and prevalence are unknown. Further studies on proton-pump inhibitor allergic reactions should be conducted to enable physicians to safely select and prescribe an alternative type of medication within the same drug class, confidently avoiding the allergenic molecular compound that the patient reacted to previously.

Emergence Time and Sequence of Primary Teeth in a Sample of Nepalese Children.

Background Primary teeth emergence is an important milestone in children and timing of emergence varies among populations. Objective To determine the emergence time and sequence of primary teeth in a sample of Nepalese children visiting Dhulikhel Hospital. Method A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in children of 5 months to 4 years visiting Dhulikhel Hospital.

A Novel Therapeutic Formulation for the Improved Treatment of Indian Red Scorpion () Venom-Induced Toxicity-Tested in and Rodent Models.

Indian Red Scorpion () stings are a neglected public health problem in tropical and sub-tropical countries, including India. The drawbacks of conventional therapies using commercial anti-scorpion antivenom (ASA) and α1-adrenoreceptor antagonists (AAA) have prompted us to search for an adequate formulation to improve treatment against stings. Novel therapeutic drug formulations (TDF) of low doses of commercial ASA, AAA, and ascorbic acid have remarkably improved in neutralising the in vivo toxic effects of venom (MTV) tested in and Wistar strain albino rats in vivo models.

Potential use of the Asteraceae family as a cure for diabetes: A review of ethnopharmacology to modern day drug and nutraceuticals developments.

The diabetesassociated mortality rate is increasing annually, along with the severity of its accompanying disorders that impair human health. Worldwide, several medicinal plants are frequently urged for the management of diabetes. Reports are available on the use of medicinal plants by traditional healers for their blood-sugar-lowering effects, along with scientific evidence to support such claims.

An Insight into Advances in Developing Nanotechnology Based Therapeutics, Drug Delivery, Diagnostics and Vaccines: Multidimensional Applications in Tuberculosis Disease Management.

Tuberculosis (TB), one of the deadliest contagious diseases, is a major concern worldwide. Long-term treatment, a high pill burden, limited compliance, and strict administration schedules are all variables that contribute to the development of MDR and XDR tuberculosis patients. The rise of multidrug-resistant strains and a scarcity of anti-TB medications pose a threat to TB control in the future.

MIS-C across three SARS-CoV-2 variants: Changes in COVID-19 testing and clinical characteristics in a cohort of U.S. children.

As new variants of SARS-Co-V 2 have emerged over time and Omicron sub-variants have become dominant, the severity of illness from COVID-19 has declined despite greater transmissibility. There are fewer data on how the history, diagnosis, and clinical characteristics of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) have changed with evolution in SARS-CoV-2 variants. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients hospitalized with MIS-C between April 2020 and July 2022 in a tertiary referral center.

Exploring Edible Mushrooms for Diabetes: Unveiling Their Role in Prevention and Treatment.

Diabetes mellitus is a complex illness in which the body does not create enough insulin to control blood glucose levels. Worldwide, this disease is life-threatening and requires low-cost, side-effect-free medicine. Due to adverse effects, many synthetic hypoglycemic medications for diabetes fail.

Nanotechnology in combating biofilm: A smart and promising therapeutic strategy.

Since the birth of civilization, people have recognized that infectious microbes cause serious and often fatal diseases in humans. One of the most dangerous characteristics of microorganisms is their propensity to form biofilms. It is linked to the development of long-lasting infections and more severe illness.

An IoT-Based Data-Driven Real-Time Monitoring System for Control of Heavy Metals to Ensure Optimal Lettuce Growth in Hydroponic Set-Ups.

Heavy metal concentrations that must be maintained in aquaponic environments for plant growth have been a source of concern for many decades, as they cannot be completely eliminated in a commercial set-up. Our goal was to create a low-cost real-time smart sensing and actuation system for controlling heavy metal concentrations in aquaponic solutions. Our solution entails sensing the nutrient concentrations in the hydroponic solution, specifically calcium, sulfate, and phosphate, and sending them to a Machine Learning (ML) model hosted on an Android application.