Hybrid modeling techniques for predicting chemical oxygen demand in wastewater treatment: a stacking ensemble learning approach with neural networks.

To ensure operational efficiency, promote sustainable wastewater treatment practices, and maintain compliance with environmental regulations, it is crucial to evaluate the parameters of treated effluent in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Artificial neural network (ANN) analysis is a promising tool to predict the wastewater characteristics, as a substitute to tedious laboratory techniques. It enables proactive decision-making and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the treatment processes.

Impact of Otoendoscopy in Cholesteatoma Surgery.

To study the Impact of Otoendoscopy at the end of apparent microscopic clearance of disease during primary Cholesteatoma surgery in detecting the residual cholesteatoma. A prospective, interventional, non randomized and non comparative study was conducted at the ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR. All patients of chronic otitis media of squamosal type undergoing modified radical mastoidectomy were included in the study.

Development of point-of-need colourimetric, isothermal diagnostic assays for specific detection of Bacillus subtilis using shikimate dehydrogenase gene.

The largest obstacle in the promotion of biopesticides is the existence of counterfeit products available in the market. Identification and quantification of antagonistic organisms in biopesticide products are the key to the reduction of spurious microbial pesticides. In this study, we have developed a simple, sensitive, isothermal-based colourimetric assay for specific detection of Bacillus subtilis from the biopesticide formulations and soil samples.

Analysis of Selective Bioactive Compounds from as a Potential Inhibitor of HER2 in Colorectal Cancer.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a pervasive malignancy that stands as a prominent contributor to global cancer-related mortality. Among the numerous causative factors, the overexpression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is notably linked to CRC progression. Acronychia (A.

Nonclassical Pathways: Accelerated Crystal Growth of Sodium Hexafluorosilicate Microrods via Nanoparticle-Assisted Processes with 0D Silicon Quantum Dots.

Nonclassical crystallization represents an innovative pathway that utilizes nanoparticles, enabling the generation of single crystals, going beyond a classical mechanism dependent on atoms, ions, or molecules. Our investigation has revealed hierarchical structures emerging via the aggregation and fusion of primary silicon quantum dots (SiQDs). In contrast to the classical ion-by-ion crystallization process, the primary SiQDs initially undergo aggregation, followed by fusion and their subsequent crystallization, leading to the ultrafast crystal growth of sodium hexafluorosilicate (SHFS) microrods with diverse morphologies.

Candida auris - Comparison of sensititre YeastOne and Vitek 2 AST systems for antifungal susceptibility testing - A single centre experience.

Introduction: Candida auris is emerging as an important cause of candidemia and deep seated candidal infection. We compared the susceptibility results of bloodstream Candida auris isolates by Vitek 2 with Sensititre YeastOne (SYO) method.

Methods: Forty-seven C.

Conversion of metal-enriched magnetite mine tailings into suitable soil for vegetation by phytoremediation process with Bougainvillaea glabra under the influence of Thiobacillus ferroxidance.

Magnetite mining is a significant contributor to land deterioration as well as HM-based soil contamination. The characteristics of magnetite mine tailing were examined in the present study, in addition to the positive and sustainable restoration strategy with Bougainvillaea glabra under the influence of Thiobacillus ferroxidance. The traits of test soil analysis findings demonstrated that the majority of the parameters exceeded the allowable limits (For instance: HMs such as Cr, Cu, Zn, Pb, Fe, and Co were found to be 208 ± 2.

Clear and Spindle Cell Dedifferentiation in Ameloblastic Carcinoma: A Case Report on a Uncommon Phenomenon.

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant neoplasm with characteristic histopathological features that are directed towards an aggressive surgical approach than benign odontogenic lesions. It affects people of all ages, mostly in the posterior mandible, without a preference for race or gender. De novo cancer is one of its primary types, while the second type is defined as a malignant change from an antecedent case of benign ameloblastoma.

Ecotoxicological insights: Effects of pesticides on ionic metabolism regulation in freshwater catfish, Mystus keletius.

Fish maintain their body fluid ionic and osmotic homeostasis using sophisticated iono-/osmoregulation mechanisms through gills ionocytes. Pesticide-induced ionic imbalance in fish has been recognized as a valuable tool to determine its toxic effects. Acute exposure to synthetic and organo-chemical pesticides on the regulation of ionic (Na, Ca, P) metabolism in freshwater catfish Mystus keletius was evaluated.

Strong coupling of hybrid states of light and matter in cavity-coupled quantum dot solids.

The formation of plasmon-exciton (plexciton) polariton is a direct consequence of strong light-matter interaction, and it happens in a semiconductor-metal hybrid system. Here the formation of plasmon-exciton polaritons was observed from an AgTe/CdTe Quantum Dot (QD) solid system in the strong coupling regime. The strong coupling was achieved by increasing the oscillator strength of the excitons by forming coupled QD solids.

DNA vaccine incorporated poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) microspheres offer enhanced protection against Aeromonas hydrophila infection.

Encapsulation of DNA vaccines onto carriers enhances the immunogenicity of an antigen. Specifically, biodegradable polymers offer sustained release of vaccines which is crucial for any targeted delivery approach. Poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) microspheres were used to load a DNA vaccine having a targeted gene of outer membrane protein (OMP) of Aeromonas hydrophila to clone and construct a DNA vaccine using a eukaryotic expression vector system (pVAX1-OMP DNA) and delivery in Carassius auratus against A.

Correction: Induced UV photon sensing properties in narrow bandgap CdTe quantum dots through controlling hot electron dynamics.

Correction for 'Induced UV photon sensing properties in narrow bandgap CdTe quantum dots through controlling hot electron dynamics' by Thankappan Thrupthika , , 2023, https://doi.org/10.1039/d3cp02424e.

Induced UV photon sensing properties in narrow bandgap CdTe quantum dots through controlling hot electron dynamics.

Mn-doped CdTe (Mn-CdTe) quantum dot (QD) as well as quantum dot solid (QD solid) nanostructures are formed and the established structures are confirmed through HR-TEM analysis. The dynamics of charge carriers in both doped & undoped QD and QD solid structures were investigated by transient absorption (TA) spectroscopy. A slow band edge bleach recovery is obtained for Mn-doped CdTe QD and CdTe QD solid systems at room temperature.

The Out-of-pocket Expenditures Incurred during Neonatal Hospitalization in a Public Hospital in Tamil Nadu - A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: For effective policy making, it is important to understand out of pocket costs incurred in neonatal admissions in public hospitals. This cross sectional study was conducted with an objective to estimate out of pocket expenses expended on neonates and attenders during neonatal hospitalizations in a tertiary care referral hospital.

Material And Methods: The data were collected using a pretested and semi structured questionnaire in 298 neonates during July'2022.

Pregnancy outcomes in women with heart disease: the Madras Medical College Pregnancy And Cardiac (M-PAC) Registry from India.

Aims: To evaluate the feto-maternal outcome, identify the adverse outcome predictors and test the applicability of modified WHO (mWHO) classification in pregnant women with heart disease (PWWHD) from Tamil Nadu, India.

Methods And Results: One thousand and five pregnant women (mean age: 26.04 ± 4.

Maternal Diabetes Deregulates the Expression of Mecp2 via miR-26b-5p in Mouse Embryonic Neural Stem Cells.

Maternal diabetes has been associated with a greater risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring. It has been established that hyperglycemia alters the expression of genes and microRNAs (miRNAs) regulating the fate of neural stem cells (NSCs) during brain development. In this study, the expression of methyl-CpG-binding protein-2 (Mecp2), a global chromatin organizer and a crucial regulator of synaptic proteins, was analyzed in NSCs obtained from the forebrain of embryos of diabetic mice.

Retraction: Investigation of anticorrosive, antibacterial and biological properties of a sulphonated poly(etheretherketone)/strontium, cerium co-substituted hydroxyapatite composite coating developed on surface treated surgical grade stainless steel for orthopedic applications.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1039/C4RA12207K.].

Retraction: Ball flower like manganese, strontium substituted hydroxyapatite/cerium oxide dual coatings on the AZ91 Mg alloy with improved bioactive and corrosion resistance properties for implant applications.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1039/C5RA03432A.].

Retraction: Electrodeposition of a porous strontium-substituted hydroxyapatite/zinc oxide duplex layer on AZ91 magnesium alloy for orthopedic applications.

Retraction of 'Electrodeposition of a porous strontium-substituted hydroxyapatite/zinc oxide duplex layer on AZ91 magnesium alloy for orthopedic applications' by D. Gopi , , 2014, , 5531-5540, https://doi.org/10.

A promising era of immediate esthetic rehabilitation.

The extraction of a tooth in the anterior region can result in resorption of alveolar bone around the socket, especially the buccal bone leading to horizontal as well as vertical bone loss. This makes rehabilitation in the anterior region an esthetically complex situation. To preserve the buccal bone, the root is bisected and buccal two-thirds is preserved in the socket.

Viral hijacking mechanism in humans through protein-protein interactions.

Numerous viruses have evolved mechanisms to inhibit or alter the host cell's apoptotic response as part of their coevolution with their hosts. The analysis of virus-host protein interactions require an in-depth understanding of both the viral and host protein structures and repertoires, as well as evolutionary mechanisms and pertinent biological facts. Throughout the course of a viral infection, there is constant battle for binding between virus and cellular proteins.

TiO nanoparticles derived from egg shell waste: Eco synthesis, characterization, biological and photocatalytic applications.

Biosynthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles has attracted much attention in recent years owing to the increasing impact for improving hygienic substances, cost effective approaches, environment friendly solvents and reusable resources. The present study has shown the eco synthesis of TiO nanoparticles using the aqueous extract of egg shell waste. UV, XRD, FT-IR, and FE-SEM with EDX methods were implied for TiO nanoparticles.

COVID-19 Associated Vertebral Osteomyelitis Caused by Species-A Case Series.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) associated fungal infections including pulmonary aspergillosis, mucormycosis and other invasive fungal infections have been increasingly described in the current pandemic. osteomyelitis is a rare clinical form of aspergillosis. Most cases of osteomyelitis are reported in immunocompromised patients.