Atmospheric aggravation potential of a wastewater treatment plant concerning organochlorine pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ether emissions.

The pollution potential of a municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Bursa, Türkiye, in terms of organochlorine pesticides (ΣOCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (ΣPCBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (ΣPBDEs), was investigated in air samples. Concentrations were determined using polyurethane foam disk samplers at key processes, such as the aeration tank (AT) and settling chamber (SC) of the WWTP and the background area (BA) at an urban site. Atmospheric concentration levels of PBDEs at the SC are 1.

Direct Observation of a Photoinduced Topological Phase Transition in Bi-Doped (Pb,Sn)Se.

Ultrafast photoexcitation offers a novel approach to manipulating quantum materials. One of the long-standing goals in this field is to achieve optical control over topological properties. However, the impact on their electronic structures, which host gapless surface states, has yet to be directly observed.

Development of lacosamide-loaded in-situ gels through experimental design for evaluation of ocular irritation in vitro and in vivo.

Lacosamide (LCM) selectively increases the slow inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) and is a N-methyl d-aspartate acid (NMDA) receptor glycine site antagonist. Therefore, it can be used in dryness-related hyperexcitability of corneal cold receptor nerve terminals. Ocular in-situ gels remain in liquid form until they reach the target site, where they undergo a sol-gel transformation in response to specific stimuli.

Terahertz field-induced metastable magnetization near criticality in FePS.

Controlling the functional properties of quantum materials with light has emerged as a frontier of condensed-matter physics, leading to the discovery of various light-induced phases of matter, such as superconductivity, ferroelectricity, magnetism and charge density waves. However, in most cases, the photoinduced phases return to equilibrium on ultrafast timescales after the light is turned off, limiting their practical applications. Here we use intense terahertz pulses to induce a metastable magnetization with a remarkably long lifetime of more than 2.

Analytical Challenges and Strategies for Particle-Based Analysis of Airborne Micro(nano)plastics in Size-Fractionated Samples Using Microscopy, SEM/EDX, and Raman Spectroscopy.

Inhalable micro(nano)plastics (MNPs) have emerged as a significant global concern due to their abundance and persistence in the atmosphere. Despite a growing body of literature addressing the analytical requirements of airborne MNPs, the issue of inhalable fractions and analysis of slotted substrates remains unclear. Therefore, the objective of this study is to perform a systematic particle-based analysis and characterization of inhalable microplastics (MPs) collected by a high-volume sampler equipped with a five-stage cascade impactor with a size range of 10 μm to <0.

Comparison of the Effects of Four Laser Wavelengths on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) in a Murine Model: An Photobiomodulation Study.

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of lasers at various wavelengths in treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) using biochemical, clinical scoring, micro CT analysis, and histopathological methods. The study follows the ARRIVE guidelines to ensure robust and transparent research. In our study, there were 6 groups, including one SHAM group, one CONTROL group, and four experimental groups, with 8 rats in each individual group.

Anti-cancer effect of sodium pentaborate in combination with cisplatin on lung cancer cell lines.

Background: Despite the development of novel therapeutic modalities, lung cancer persists as the leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Platinum-based treatments represent the most prominent treatment option, with cisplatin being the most frequently utilized chemotherapeutic agent. However, cisplatin has several serious side effects.

Evaluation of the efficacy of diosmin and chrysin against tau-fluvalinate exposure in rats.

Tau-fluvalinate is a type 2 pyrethroid insecticide. Diosmin and chrysin are flavonoids with antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects. Role of diosmin and chrysin against infavorable toxic effects caused by tau-fluvalinate and the underlying mechanisms of these effects were investigated.

Transported Entropy of Ions and Peltier Coefficients in 8YSZ and 10Sc1CeSZ Electrolytes for Solid Oxide Cells.

In this study, the transported entropy of ions for 8YSZ and 10Sc1CeSZ electrolytes was experimentally determined to enable precise modeling of heat transport in solid oxide cells (SOCs). The Peltier coefficient, crucial for thermal management, was directly calculated, highlighting reversible heat transport effects in the cell. While data for 8YSZ are available in the literature, providing a basis for comparison, the results for 10Sc1CeSZ show slightly smaller Seebeck coefficients but higher transported ion entropies.

Comparison of Screws with Different Diameters in Subperiosteal Implant Application with Finite Element Analysis.

This study aimed to assess subperiosteal implants concerning bone stress and screw displacement, utilizing finite element analysis to determine the optimal screw diameter for enhanced bone support. Computed tomography data were translated into STL format, generating two skull models. Subperiosteal implants were constructed on these models and placed accordingly.

Room-temperature non-volatile optical manipulation of polar order in a charge density wave.

Utilizing ultrafast light-matter interaction to manipulate electronic states of quantum materials is an emerging area of research in condensed matter physics. It has significant implications for the development of future ultrafast electronic devices. However, the ability to induce long-lasting metastable electronic states in a fully reversible manner is a long-standing challenge.

Association of Extraosseous Arterial Diameter With Talar Dome Osteochondral Lesions.

Background: Etiology of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) is multifactorial and may develop from trauma, genetics, or hypovascularity. The talar dome is supplied by the posterior tibial artery (PTA) and, to a lesser degree, the sinus tarsi artery (STA). The role of talar dome hypovascularity on OLT remains poorly studied.

A comprehensive review of scapulothoracic abnormal motion (STAM): evaluation, classification, and treatment strategies.

The term "dyskinesia" has often been used interchangeably with "winging," leading to ambiguity in the literature. To address this, the broader term "scapulothoracic abnormal motion (STAM)" was introduced to describe any abnormal position or movement of the scapula on the chest, resulting in pain and dysfunction. Scapulothoracic abnormal motion has a wide range of causes, including musculoskeletal imbalances such as pectoralis minor hyperactivity, neurological impairments such as long thoracic nerve palsy, and genetic conditions like facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).

Investigation of optical coherence tomography angiography findings in patients with bipolar disorder.

Objectives: Bipolar Disorder (BD) is an important psychiatric disease that progresses with attacks, can be chronic and causes serious mental problems. In this study, we aimed to identify the retinal vascular pathologies in BD patients by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) imaging.

Methods: Retinal vascular analysis from 35 BD patients and 30 healthy controls (HCs) were scanned using the OCTA machine.

Assessment of microplastic pollution in eleven commercial fish species in the Gulf of İzmir (Aegean Sea, eastern Mediterranean).

With global plastic production reaching 400 million tons in 2022, concerns about plastic pollution in the seas are increasing day by day. Therefore we focused on the abundance, characteristics, and chemical composition of potential anthropogenic origin MPs within the gastrointestinal tracts (GITs) of 11 commercial fish species in the Gulf of İzmir, an area heavily impacted by human activities. Within the scope of the study, 152 fish were sampled, and microplastics were found in 64 fish.

Light-induced insulator-metal transition in SrIrO reveals the nature of the insulating ground state.

SrIrO has attracted considerable attention due to its structural and electronic similarities to LaCuO, the parent compound of high- superconducting cuprates. It was proposed as a strong spin-orbit-coupled = 1/2 Mott insulator, but the Mott nature of its insulating ground state has not been conclusively established. Here, we use ultrafast laser pulses to realize an insulator-metal transition in SrIrO and probe the resulting dynamics using time- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.