Adverse effects of heat shock in rice ( L.) and approaches to mitigate it for sustainable rice production under the changing climate: A comprehensive review.

Heat shock, a transient exposure to high temperatures, is a substantial hazard to rice ( L.) production and sustainability. The objective of this review paper is to summarize the impact of heat shock on rice and explore approaches to mitigate its adverse effects to achieve sustainable production.

Bioremediation of dissolved organic compounds in produced water from oil and gas operations using Chlorella sorokiniana: a sustainable approach.

The sustainable treatment of petroleum-derived produced water (PW), a significant byproduct of oil and gas extraction, presents a persistent problem due to the presence of organic pollutants. This study examines the potential of the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana (C. sorokiniana) for the bioremediation of dissolved organic pollutants in PW.

Oat polar lipids and sunflower lecithin similarly improve cardiometabolic risk markers and appetite controlling hormone responses after breakfast and a subsequent lunch. A randomized crossover study in healthy adults.

Introduction: The alarming global increase in lifestyle-related disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased during the last several decades. Poor dietary choices significantly contribute to this increase and prevention measures are urgently needed. Dietary intake of bioactive compounds found in foods are linked to a decrease likelihood of these disorders.

Catalytic Cracking of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to Light Olefins Using Zeolite-Based Materials: Recent Advances, Trends, Challenges and Future Perspectives.

The catalytic cracking of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has attracted significant attention due to its importance in producing valuable feedstocks for the petrochemical industry. This review provides an overview of recent developments in zeolite-based catalyst technology for converting LPG into light olefins. Catalytic cracking utilizes zeolite-based catalysts usually associated with stability challenges, such as coking and sintering.

Dynamical property of interaction solutions to the Chafee-Infante equation via NMSE method.

In this work, we study the Chafee-Infante model with conformable fractional derivative. This model describes the energy balance between equator and pole of solar system, which transmit energy via heat diffusion. To explore the multi soliton solutions and their interaction, we implemented the new modified simple equation (NMSE) scheme.

M(II) effect on encapsulation of guests into a series of ML chiral cages: enantio-recognition.

Self-assembly of M(ClO) (M = Ni, Cu, and Zn) with (1,1',1'',2,2',2'')-(benzenetricarbonyltris(azanediyl))tris(2,3-dihydro-1-indene-2,1-diyl) trinicotinate (,-L) and the corresponding enantiomer (,-L) as a pair of chiral tridentate donors gives rise to the chiral cage pairs [M(,- and ,-L)](ClO). For the two pairs of [(MeCO)(HO)@M(,- and ,-L)](ClO) (M = Ni and Zn), the inner cavity is occupied by both an acetone and a single water molecule, whereas for the copper(II) pair of [MeCO@Cu(,- and ,-L)](ClO) under the same conditions, the cavity is filled by only one acetone molecule. Thus, the encapsulation of guest molecules into the cages during self-assembly shows significant metal(II) ion effects.

IMPROVING THE LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF POLYMERS USED IN BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS.

Hydrophobic surfaces can improve the long-term mechanical response of polymers by delaying their degradation caused by moisture absorption over time. This improvement in long-term mechanical performance can significantly increase the lifespan of polymers used in various biomedical applications, such as total joint replacement prostheses applications. Although a number of surface modification techniques have been developed over the years, such as introduction of various textures on the surface; their specific influences on hydrophobicity enhancement as well as long-term mechanical performance are yet to be fully understood.

Self-assembly of Ni(II) with a chiral ligand pair . mixture of the chiral ligand pair: structural features and recognition ability of NiL cages.

The self-assembly of NiCl with a chiral bidentate ligand pair, (1,2)-(+)- and (1,2)-(-)-1-(nicotinamido)-2,3-dihydro-1-inden-2-yl nicotinate (,-L and ,-L) in a mixture of ethanol and dioxane, gives rise to stable crystals consisting of [2Cl@NiCl(,-L)(HO)]·4CHO·EtOH and [2Cl@NiCl(,-L)(HO)]·4CHO·EtOH chiral cages, respectively, with two encapsulated chloride anions in the cavities. The most interesting feature is that the self-assembly of NiCl with the mixture of ,-L and ,-L (1 : 1-1 : 4) produces crystals of thermodynamically stable achiral cages, [2Cl·2HO@NiCl(,-L)(,-L)(HO)]·7CHO, in the molar ratio range. Furthermore, the [2Cl@NiCl(,-L)(HO)]·4CHO·EtOH and [2Cl@NiCl(,-L)(HO)]·4CHO·EtOH chiral crystals can recognize the pairs of L-,D-tryptophan and L-,D-cysteine cyclic voltammetry (CV) signals, in contrast to the [2Cl·2HO@NiCl(,-L)(,-L)(HO)]·7CHO achiral crystal.

Formation Process of SiF@CuL Chiral Cage Pairs in a Glass Vessel: Catechol Oxidation Catalysis and Chiral Recognition.

Self-assembly of CuX (X = BF, PF, and SbF) with a pair of chiral bidentate ligands, (12)-(+)- and (12)-(-)-1-(nicotinamido)-2,3-dihydro-1-inden-2-yl-nicotinate (-L or -L), in a mixture solvent including ethanol in a glass vessel gives rise to SiF-encapsulated CuL chiral cage products. The SiF anion from the reaction of X with SiO of the glass-vessel surface acts as a cage template or cage bridge. One of the products, [SiF@Cu(SiF)(-L)]·3CHCl·4EtOH, is one of the most effective heterogeneous catalysts for the oxidation of 3,5-di--butylcatechol.

Inclusion of Oat Polar Lipids in a Solid Breakfast Improves Glucose Tolerance, Triglyceridemia, and Gut Hormone Responses Postprandially and after a Standardized Second Meal: A Randomized Crossover Study in Healthy Subjects.

Previously, it has been indicated that oat polar lipids included in a liquid meal may have the potential to beneficially modulate various cardiometabolic variables. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of oat polar lipids in a solid food matrix on acute and second meal glucose tolerance, blood lipids, and concentrations of gut-derived hormones. The oat polar lipids were consumed at breakfast and effects on the biomarkers were investigated in the postprandial period and following a standardized lunch.

Thermocatalytic Decomposition of Methane: A Review on Carbon-Based Catalysts.

The global initiatives on sustainable and green energy resources as well as large methane reserves have encouraged more research to convert methane to hydrogen. Catalytic decomposition of methane (CDM) is one optimistic route to generate clean hydrogen and value-added carbon without the emission of harmful greenhouse gases, typically known as blue hydrogen. This Review begins with an attempt to understand fundamentals of a CDM process in terms of thermodynamics and the prerequisite characteristics of the catalyst materials.

HYDROPHOBICITY IMPROVEMENTS OF POLYMERS USED IN BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS.

Improvement in hydrophobicity is important for polymers used in various applications such as biomedical applications, as it can delay their degradation due to long-term exposure to moisture environments. Although a number of surface modification techniques have been developed over the years to improve hydrophobicity, their specific influences on hydrophobicity enhancement as well as long-term mechanical and tribological performances are yet to be fully understood. In this study, surface textures, with variation in type and geometry, are introduced on Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) surfaces to study the effect of surface modification on hydrophobicity and long-term mechanical and tribological performances.

Pair of (Hg)L Chiral Cages and Successive Transformation into (Hg)L Chiral Cages: Chiral DOPA Recognition via Chiral Cages.

Self-assembly of Hg(ClO) with a pair of -symmetric chiral ligands, (1,1',1″,2,2',2″)-(benzenetricarbonyltris(azanediyl))tris(2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diyl)trinicotinate (,-L) and (1,1',1″,2,2',2″)-(benzenetricarbonyltris(azanediyl))tris(2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diyl)trinicotinate (,-L), produces a pair of chiral cages CHO@[(Hg)(ClO)(,-L)(HO)](CHO) and CHO@[(Hg)(ClO)(,-L)(HO)](CHO), respectively, via straightforward formation of the reduced Hg species with an inner cavity in which a single dioxane molecule is nestled. The pair of chiral cages are transformed into their downsized pair of cages, [Hg(ClO)(,-L)] and [Hg(ClO)(,-L)], respectively, in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The original chiral cages are more effective than the corresponding downsized cages for enantiorecognition of chiral 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) via the shifts of electrochemical oxidation potentials observed by linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) technique.

Construction of copy number variation landscape and characterization of associated genes in a Bangladeshi cohort of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Copy number variations (CNVs) play a critical role in the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) among children. In this study, we aim to identify clinically relevant CNVs, genes and their phenotypic characteristics in an ethnically underrepresented homogenous population of Bangladesh. We have conducted chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) for 212 NDD patients with male to female ratio of 2.

Coding-Complete Genome Sequences of 40 SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB, XBB.1, and XBB.2 Sublineage Strains in Bangladesh.

Here, we report the coding-complete genome sequences of 40 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strains of the newly emerged recombinant Omicron variants XBB, XBB.1, and XBB.2.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behavioural intention to purchase green products.

This study examined the fear of COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on consumer behavioural intention to purchase green products. The data was collected from consumers of Malaysia in hypermarkets. A total of 491 respondents were analyzed using the partial least square technique.

Identification of Small Molecules with Improved Potency against Orthopoxviruses from Vaccinia to Smallpox.

The genus Orthopoxvirus contains several human pathogens, including vaccinia, monkeypox, cowpox, and variola virus, the causative agent of smallpox. Although there are a few effective vaccines, widespread prophylactic vaccination has ceased and is unlikely to resume, making therapeutics increasingly important to treat poxvirus disease. Here, we described efforts to improve the potency of the anti-poxvirus small molecule CMLDBU6128.

Viral Dynamics of Omicron and Delta Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Variants With Implications for Timing of Release from Isolation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study.

Background: In January 2022, US guidelines shifted to recommend isolation for 5 days from symptom onset, followed by 5 days of mask-wearing. However, viral dynamics and variant and vaccination impact on culture conversion are largely unknown.

Methods: We conducted a longitudinal study on a university campus, collecting daily anterior nasal swabs for at least 10 days for reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing and culture, with antigen rapid diagnostic testing (RDT) on a subset.

Promising Therapeutic Impact of a Selective Estrogen Receptor Downregulator, Fulvestrant, as Demonstrated In Vitro upon Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma Cell Lines.

Few studies have reported hormonal agent use in the treatment of low-grade serous ovarian carcinomas (LGSOCs), which are chemoresistant. Considering the need for novel effective therapies, we investigated the hormone receptor expression and hormonal inhibition efficacy in LGSOCs. Using immunohistochemistry, we assessed the estrogen receptor (ER) expression status in 33 cases of histologically confirmed serous ovarian tumors, including 10, 11, and 12 cases of LGSOCs, serous borderline tumors (SBTs), and serous cystadenomas (SCAs), respectively.

IMPROVING THE HYDROPHOBICITY OF POLYMERS THROUGH SURFACE TEXTURING.

Introduction of surface textures has long been used to improve the hydrophobicity of solid materials. This study focusses on understanding the effects of various micro-texture geometries on the hydrophobicity of textured polymer surfaces. Square pillar, cylindrical, hemispherical and conical surface features, both protrusion and cavity, are considered in this study for two polymers.

Liquid Phase Oxidation of Hydrocarbons to High-Value Chemicals in Microfluidic Reactors - Prospects and Challenges.

Liquid phase oxidation (LPO) of hydrocarbon is an industrially important process to produce petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It follows a free radical path having initiation, propagation and termination. The initiation step is slow while the propagation and termination steps are fast.

Recent Advances in Bimetallic Catalysts for Hydrogen Production from Ammonia.

The emerging concept of the hydrogen economy is facing challenges associated with hydrogen storage and transport. The utilization of ammonia as an energy (hydrogen) carrier for the on-site generation of hydrogen via ammonia decomposition has gained attraction among the scientific community. Ruthenium-based catalysts are highly active but their high cost and less abundance are limitations for scale-up application.

Viral dynamics of Omicron and Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants with implications for timing of release from isolation: a longitudinal cohort study.

Background: In January 2022, United States guidelines shifted to recommend isolation for 5 days from symptom onset, followed by 5 days of mask wearing. However, viral dynamics and variant and vaccination impact on culture conversion are largely unknown.

Methods: We conducted a longitudinal study on a university campus, collecting daily anterior nasal swabs for at least 10 days for RT-PCR and culture, with antigen rapid diagnostic testing (RDT) on a subset.

Pulse Methylprednisolone with Oral Prednisolone versus Adrenocorticotropic Hormone in Children with West Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background And Purpose: West syndrome is an epileptic encephalopathy of infancy. According to guidelines, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) is probably effective for the short-term management of infantile spasm, but there is little uniformity in treatment due to variable response. This study has been done to evaluate the efficacy of pulse methylprednisolone as compared to ACTH in children with West syndrome.