Determination of Larval Instars of (Coleoptera: Bothrideridae) Using Head Capsule Width Frequency Distribution.

Long-horned beetles are among the major insect pests that can cause significant economic and ecological damage globally. The control of long-horned beetles is crucial to sustain the forest ecosystem. , an economically important ectoparasitoid of long-horned beetles, is widely utilized in biological control strategies.

Fluorescent antimicrobial hydrogel based on fluorophore N-doped carbon dots originated from cellulose nanocrystals.

The current study represents a unique fabrication strategy for preparation of fluorescent hydrogels via incorporation of fluorescent quantum dots (QDs) as fluorophore entities into chitosan as a gelling matrix. QDs identified as carbon quantum dots (CQDs) & nitrogen containing carbon quantum dots (NCQDs) were preliminary synthesized from cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cationic cellulose nanocrystals (CCNCs), respectively. Cationic CNCs was prepared via chemical grafting with poly-di-allyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (CNCs-g-poly-DADMAC) through free chain polymerization reaction.

Validating the Hunger Vital SignTM and USDA Food Insufficiency Tools Against the HFSS-10 Measure in a New York City Population Survey.

Introduction: Hunger Vital SignTM (HVS) and Food Insufficiency Tool (FIT) are two screeners of food insecurity that have not been extensively researched against the well-known 10-item Household Food Security Survey (HFSS-10) Module in large population settings such as New York City (NYC).

Methods: We calculated sensitivity and specificity of the HVS compared with the HFSS-10-based food-insecurity measure and of the FIT compared with the very low food security category of the HFSS-10 using data from the June 2022 New York City Health Panel food access survey.

Results: Overall, the HVS had a sensitivity of 98.

A Novel generalization of sequential decision-theoretic rough set model and its application.

This paper introduces a refined and broadened version of decision-theoretic rough sets (DTRSs) named Generalized Sequential Decision-Theoretic Rough Set (GSeq-DTRS), which integrates the three-way decision (3WD) methodology. Operating through multiple levels, this iterative approach aims to comprehensively explore the boundary region. It introduces the concept of generalized granulation, departing from conventional equivalence-relation-based structures to incorporate similarity/tolerance relations.

Computational analysis and expression profiling of two-component system (TCS) gene family members in mango () indicated their roles in stress response.

The two-component system (TCS) gene family is among the most important signal transduction families in plants and is involved in the regulation of various abiotic stresses, cell growth and division. To understand the role of TCS genes in mango (Mangifera indica ), a comprehensive analysis of TCS gene family was carried out in mango leading to identification of 65 MiTCS genes. Phylogenetic analysis divided MiTCSs into three groups (histidine kinases, histidine-containing phosphotransfer proteins, and response regulators) and 11 subgroups.

Reversing the Norm: Successful Cholecystectomy in a Patient With Situs Inversus.

Situs inversus totalis (SIT), affecting 1 in 6,000 to 10,000 individuals, involves a complete reversal of chest and abdominal organs. About one-third of SIT cases coincide with primary ciliary dyskinesia, leading to diverse symptoms. Surgical challenges arise in procedures like liver transplantation and biliary interventions due to organ abnormalities.

Effects of extruded flaxseed and Salmate inclusion in the diet on milk yield and composition, ruminal fermentation and degradation, and kinetic flow of digesta and fluid in lactating dairy cows in the subtropics.

Background And Aim: Dietary supplements play pivotal roles in promoting productive and reproductive performance in ruminant animals. The aims of the present study were to evaluate the effects of extruded flaxseed and Salmate (Ballard Group, Inc, OH, USA) inclusion in diets on milk yield and composition, ruminal degradation and fermentation, and flow of fluids and digesta in lactating cattle.

Materials And Methods: Six rumen-fistulated Holstein lactating cows were distributed to a 6 × 6 design of Latin square (L.

Precision Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9.

The CRISPR/Cas9 system is a revolutionary technology for genome editing that allows for precise and efficient modifications of DNA sequences. The system is composed of two main components, the Cas9 enzyme and a guide RNA (gRNA). The gRNA is designed to specifically target a desired DNA sequence, while the Cas9 enzyme acts as molecular scissors to cut the DNA at that specific location.

Identification and expression analysis of SBP-Box-like () gene family disclose their contribution to abiotic stress and flower budding in pigeon pea ().

The SPL gene family (for Squamosa Promoter-binding like Proteins) represents specific transcription factors that have significant roles in abiotic stress tolerance, development and the growth processes of different plants, including initiation of the leaf, branching and development of shoot and fruits. The SPL gene family has been studied in different plant species; however, its role is not yet fully explored in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan ). In the present study, 11 members of the CcSPL gene family were identified in C.

Assessment of Resistance Induction in Mungbean against Alternaria alternata through RNA Interference.

A comprehensive survey of mungbean-growing areas was conducted to observe leaf spot disease caused by Alternaria alternata. Alternaria leaf spot symptoms were observed on the leaves. Diversity of 50 genotypes of mungbean was assessed against A.

Formulating of the sustained release of Tebuconazole pesticide using chitosan aerogel reinforced NFC/CaCO nanocomposite.

Chitosan-based aerogels were fabricated through utilizing of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC)/CaCO composites. Chitosan aerogel and extra three aerogels loaded different concentrations of NFC/CaCO were investigated to explore their release efficiency of Tebuconazole pesticides. Results obtained from ATR-FTIR showed a remarkable decline of the characterized chitosan hydroxyl group peak prolonging with appearance of new peaks assigned to the inclusion of inorganic calcium element.

A Novel Generalization of Q-Rung Orthopair Fuzzy Aczel Alsina Aggregation Operators and Their Application in Wireless Sensor Networks.

Q-rung orthopair fuzzy sets have been proven to be highly effective at handling uncertain data and have gained importance in decision-making processes. Torra's hesitant fuzzy model, on the other hand, offers a more generalized approach to fuzzy sets. Both of these frameworks have demonstrated their efficiency in decision algorithms, with numerous scholars contributing established theories to this research domain.

Genome-wide survey of HMA gene family and its characterization in wheat ().

Background: Abiotic stresses, particularly drought and heavy metal toxicity, have presented a significant risk to long-term agricultural output around the world. Although the heavy-metal-associated domain (HMA) gene family has been widely explored in Arabidopsis and other plants, it has not been thoroughly studied in wheat (). This study was proposed to investigate the HMA gene family in wheat.

Thermoresponsive nanofibers loaded with antimicrobial α-aminophosphonate-o/w emulsion supported by cellulose nanocrystals for smart wound care patches.

Long-term topical application of antibiotics on wounds has led to the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial infections. Antibiotic incorporation into the wound dressing requires enormous advancement of the field to ensure that the needed dose is released when the infection arises. This study synthesized a series of antimicrobial α-aminophosphonate derivatives, and the most effective compound was incorporated into thermoresponsive wound dressing patches.

Sequence, Secondary Structure, and Phylogenetic Conservation of MicroRNAs in .

MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules that are produced in a cell endogenously. They are made up of 18 to 26 nucleotides in strength. Due to their evolutionary conserved nature, most of the miRNAs provide a logical basis for the prediction of novel miRNAs and their clusters in plants such as sunflowers related to the Asteraceae family.

Management challenges of Rabson Mendenhall syndrome in a resource limited country: a case report.

Objectives: Rabson Mendenhall syndrome  (RMS) is a rare form of insulin resistance syndrome caused by insulin receptor mutation. In term of severity, it lies at an intermediate point on spectrum of insulin resistance with Donohue syndrome flanking the severe and Type A insulin resistance at the mild end. We are reporting a 3.

Precocious puberty: The clinical profile and the etiological classification of children presented at a tertiary care children's hospital.

Objectives: To determine the clinical spectrum and underlying etiologies of children presented with precocious puberty at The Children's Hospital &The Institute of Child health, Lahore.

Methods: It is a retrospective review of all the children presented with precocious puberty over one year, from January 2015 to December 2015; at the department of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, The Children's Hospital & The Institute of Child Health, Lahore.

Results: Total 43 cases of precocious puberty (PP), with 26 females were reported in one year.

Formulation of re-dispersible dry o/w emulsions using cellulose nanocrystals decorated with metal/metal oxide nanoparticles.

This study describes for the first time the preparation of re-dispersible surfactant-free dry eicosane oil emulsion using cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) using the freeze-drying technique. Surface properties of CNCs constitute a critical point for the stability of o/w emulsions and thus can affect both the droplet size and dispersion properties of the emulsion. Therefore, surface modification of CNCs was performed to understand its effect on the size of the obtained re-dispersible dry o/w eicosane emulsion.

In vivo assessment of the durable, green and in situ bio-functional cotton fabrics based carboxymethyl chitosan nanohybrid for wound healing application.

Herein, a newly developed approach for durable antibacterial cotton fabrics coated carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCs) via ionic crosslinking driven by cationization of cotton surface (CC) with 3-chloro-2-hydroxyl propyl-trimethyl ammonium chloride (CHTAC) was achieved. In this regard, the novelty was extended to impart a highly antibacterial activity through harnessing of the as-functionalized CMCs/CC for in situ preparation of AgNPs, without using of hazardous reductants. The antibacterial activity of the in situ prepared AgNPs onto CMCs/CC as well as the in vivo study on the rat lab were investigated to evaluate their healing efficiency, pathological tissues and biomarkers.

Size-tunable effect of CaCO/nanocellulose hybrid composites on the removal of paracetamol from aqueous solution.

Paracetamol is a ubiquitous drug used by animals and humans but is not fully metabolized within their bodies, and thus often finds its way into raw wastewater. This study represents a new class of adsorbent nanocomposite with high adsorption capacity towards paracetamol removal. Herein, both the kinetic study and the removal of paracetamol from aqueous solutions were investigated in terms of diverse CaCO/nanocellulose composites with different surface charges and different particle sizes.

Design of a dual pH and temperature responsive hydrogel based on esterified cellulose nanocrystals for potential drug release.

In this study, new stimuli - responsive hybrid hydrogels were achieved via succinylated cellulose nanocrystals (Su-CNC). The innovation was concerned with the inclusion of Su-CNC, at different degree of substitution (DS), into hydrogel network to render it pH and thermo-responsive characters through free radical polymerization reaction with poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm). The prepared hydrogel was also examined for the in vitro release of Famotidine at different pH values.

Transcriptome analysis and identification of sex pheromone biosynthesis and transport related genes in Atrijuglans hetaohei (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea).

Atrijuglans hetaohei Yang (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea) is one of the major pests that can seriously damage the walnut tree, leading to harvest loss. Sex pheromones regulate mating communication and reproduction in insects and provide targets for developing a novel pest control strategy. In this study, by transcriptomic sequencing and analysis of the female pheromone gland (PG) and male genitalia of A.

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 by using real-time PCR nasopharyngeal swabs in suspected patients and their clinical medication.

Background: The corona name derived from their crown like spike proteins attach with cell receptors. It belongs to coronaviradae family and nideovirales order, envelop virus, size range 65-125 ​nm and positive single standard RNA between 26.4 and 31.