Parasitoids of Insect Pests Feeding on (Goodeniaceae) from Yongxing Island in South China Sea.

(Goodeniaceae) is an important evergreen coastal plant on islands in the South China Sea, which shows excellent tolerance for salty and drought conditions. Nevertheless, the growth of populations on these islands in the South China Sea has been threatened by a few serious insect pests. However, we know little about the biology of these pests.

Predictive Value of Epicardial Adipose Tissue for Hemorrhagic Transformation and Functional Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Undergoing Intravenous Thrombolysis Therapy.

Purpose: Hemorrhagic transformation (HT) is a severe complication in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) undergoing intravenous thrombolysis therapy (IVT). Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) contributes to the development of AIS and the disruption of the blood-brain barrier. This study aims to investigate the relationship between EAT and the risk of HT, as well as functional outcomes, in AIS patients treated with IVT.

Dexmedetomidine Inhibits Ferroptosis by Regulating the SRY-Box Transcription Factor 9/Divalent Metal Transporter-1 Axis to Alleviate Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury.

Cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) is pathologically associated with ferroptosis. Dexmedetomidine (Dex) exerts neuroprotective activity after cerebral IRI. Our work focused on probing the pharmacologic effect of Dex on ferroptosis during cerebral IRI and the mechanisms involved.

Analysis of the hemivertebra resection strategy in adolescent and young adult congenital scoliosis caused by double hemivertebrae.

Purpose: This study is to conduct a retrospective review of the selective resection strategies, their immediate efficacy and prognosis, using double hemivertebrae (DHV) as illustrative cases.

Methods: A total of 59 adolescent and young adult patients with DHV were enrolled from 2009 to 2021. They were categorized into sagittal kyphosis group (SKG), coronal takeoff group (CTG) and balanced group (BG).

Ultrasonic optic nerve sheath diameter as a new predictor for the mortality of patients with large hemispheric infarction.

Large hemispheric infarction (LHI) is a severe form of stroke with high mortality and poor outcomes. Ultrasonic optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) is considered an effective indicator for intracranial hypertension. Our study aimed to validate the efficiency of ultrasonic ONSD and develop a nomogram to identify LHI patients who have 90-day mortality.

A Cosolvent Electrolyte Boosting Electrochemical Alkynol Semihydrogenation.

Green electricity-driven alkenol electrosynthesis via electrocatalytic alkynol semihydrogenation represents a sustainable route to conventional thermocatalysis. Both the electrocatalyst and electrolyte strongly impact the semihydrogenation performance. Despite significant progress in developing sophisticated electrocatalysts, a well-designed electrolyte in conjunction with industrial catalysts is an attractive strategy to advance the industrialization process of electrocatalytic alkynol semihydrogenation, but remains unexplored.

High piezoelectric property with exceptional stability in self-poled ferroelectric films.

Ferroelectric films are highly sought-after in micro-electro-mechanical systems, particularly with the trend towards miniaturization. However, their tendency to depolarize and degradation in piezoelectric properties when exposed to packaging procedures at temperatures exceeding 260 °C remains a significant challenge. Here, we reveal the prerequisites for self-poling and leverage these insights to achieve unprecedented macroscopic performance through a two-step approach involving texture construction and hierarchical heterogeneity engineering.

Alkalinity enhanced hydrolysis of primary sludge for carbon source recovery and its impact on denitrification in wastewater treatment.

Primary sludge can serve as an internal carbon source for denitrification in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). This study explores the use of alkaline treatment to produce a fermentation broth from primary sludge, which predominantly contains short-chain volatile fatty acids (VFAs), with acetic acid and propionic acid making up over 65% of the total VFAs. The performance of this fermentation broth as a sole carbon source for denitrification was compared with that of sodium acetate, acetic acid, methanol, and ethanol in both biofilm and activated sludge systems.

Influence of the Sex of Translocation Carrier on Clinical Outcomes of Couples Undergoing Preimplantation Genetic Testing.

Introduction: This study investigated the impact of the carrier on transferable blastocyst rate and live birth outcomes in couples with structural chromosomal abnormalities.

Methods: Couples were grouped into reciprocal translocation, Robertsonian translocation, or inversions groups, and clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. Preimplantation genetic testing for chromosomal structural rearrangements (PGT-SR) was conducted, and pregnancy outcomes were compared.

Effect of group impromptu music therapy on improving test anxiety and emotional regulation ability in medical students.

Introduction: Test anxiety, a prevalent psychological issue among medical students, can profoundly impact their social, behavioral, and emotional development. This condition is significantly associated with challenges in emotional regulation, and to date, no effective clinical treatment has been established to address it. This study aimed to investigate the potential benefits and effects of group impromptu music therapy (GIMT) on enhancing emotional regulation skills and alleviating test anxiety in medical students.

Curve Behavior of Distal Segments After Posterior-Only Hemivertebra Resection for Congenital Cervicothoracic Scoliosis.

Study Design: A retrospective and consecutive study.

Objective: To demonstrate the curve evolution of distal non-structural compensatory curves in patients with congenital cervicothoracic hemivertebra (CTH) scoliosis undergoing posterior-only hemivertebra resection and to propose the possible mechanisms of this specific phenomenon.

Summary Of Background Data: Though the spinal alignment could be well corrected via posterior hemivertebra resection in CTH patients, the high prevalence of distal curve progression was remarkable.

Triple-mode sensing platform for acetylcholinesterase activity monitoring and anti-Alzheimer's drug screening based on a highly stable Cu (I) compound.

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and AChE inhibitors play critical roles in the early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Herein, a fluorescence/colorimetry/smartphone triple-mode sensing platform was constructed for both AChE activity monitoring and AChE inhibitor screening by exploring a Cu (I) compound, CuI (SR) (R = CHCHNH), as a fluorescent probe. In comparison of most other fluorescent probes, CuI (SR) presented exceptional stability against pH, temperature, UV irradiation, redox agents, and metal ions, as well as good recyclability due to its unique chemical structure.

An investigation into the zoning of ecosystem sensitivity control areas in Mentougou District (Beijing, China).

To achieve a more precise delineation of ecosystem sensitivity control areas, this study examines the Mentougou District in Beijing and introduces the Ecosystem Sensitivity Control Area Classification Method (ESCACM). This novel approach combines single-factor sensitivity analysis, multi-factor comprehensive sensitivity assessments, and strategies for zoning based on various ecological scenarios. The study categorizes the region into three specific zones: first-level management and control areas, second-level management and control areas, and non-management and control areas.

Effects of folate biosynthesis defects in Lactiplantibacillus plantarum.

Folate is an essential nutrient for nearly all organisms. While the physiological function and mechanism aspects of folate have been extensively and deeply investigated in Eukarya, related researches in Bacteria remains poorly understood. In this study, we focus on physiological functions of folate in Lactiplantibacillus plantarum by employing a combination of genetics, biochemistry and microscopy approaches.

Comprehensive Analysis of the OASTL Gene Family in Potato ( L.) and Its Expression Under Abiotic Stress.

O-acetylserine (thiol) lyase is a pivotal enzyme in plant cysteine biosynthesis, which is crucial for promoting plant growth, development, and resisting abiotic stress. However, the related studies on the potato OASTL gene family (StOASTL) have not been reported. In the present study, we identified 11 members of the StOASTL gene family, conducting a thorough analysis encompassing chromosome distribution, protein physicochemical properties, gene structure, protein-conserved motifs, and gene replication events.

Overexpression of in Potato Enhances Tolerance to Drought Stress.

Calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs), which are activated by transient changes in the Ca concentration in plants, are important for various biological processes, such as growth, development, defense against biotic and abiotic stresses, and others. Mannitol is commonly used as an osmotic regulatory substance in culture medium or nutrient solutions to create water-deficit conditions. Here, we cloned the potato ( L.

Study on the Influence of Surfactant Solution on the Wetting and Chemical Structure Characteristics of Coal at Different Temperatures.

To reduce the production of dust in the coal mine production process, the surface tension and contact angle of the solution at different temperatures were measured, and the temperature range of the surfactant to achieve the best wetting effect during the coal seam water injection was determined. The results show that the surface tension and contact angle of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS) and of SDS and polysorbate 80 (Tween80) decrease rapidly at first and then increase slowly with the increase of temperature, the minimum surface tension values were 26.293 and 27.

Innovative bioinspired hydrogel scaffolds enabling in-situ hybrid nanoflower integration for dual-mode acetylcholinesterase inhibitor profiling.

This study introduces an innovative bioinspired hydrogel scaffold tailored to facilitate the in-situ integration of hybrid nanoflowers (HNFs) into the sensing interface, thereby establishing a versatile dual-mode platform for the sensitive profiling of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, a pivotal aspect in the pursuit of Alzheimer's disease therapeutics. Mimicking the tenacious anchoring of natural tree roots, our design employs magnetic bead imprinting with Strep-Tactin-coated magnetic beads (STMBs) to shape the hydrogel, which is then complemented by the integration of AChE-specific aptamers. This configuration creates a stable and biomimetic environment that nurtures HNF growth, thereby enhancing the binding integrity of HNFs with sensing interfaces.

Near-field coupling resonance enhancement with AuNiO Heterostructure nanosheets for high-performance photodynamic/photothermal Hybrid antibacterial & imaging tracking.

Bacterial infection has always been a serious public health problem worldwide. Real-time microbial monitoring in the trauma resuscitation unit is crucial for infection control and plays an essential role in all aspects of wound treatment clinical practice, such as identification and evaluation of wound infection, diagnosis of wound infection, and topical antimicrobial treatment. Herein, gold-loaded nickel oxide nanosheets (Au-NiO NSs) prepared by hydrothermal and laser-assisted synthesis methods are used as fluorescent nanoprobes to rapidly detect and target bacteria at an early stage, and then achieve combined PTT and PDT to inactivate bacteria under sunlight.

CAD/CAM surgical guides and pre-bent distractors: Enhancing precision in MDO for severe dentofacial deformities secondary to TMJ ankylosis.

Background: This study aimed to compare the different outcomes of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) using computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) surgical guides accompanied by pre-bent distractors versus CAD/CAM surgical guides with commercial distractors.

Methods: Twenty-eight patients with severe dentofacial deformities secondary to unilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) were retrospectively enrolled. Ten parameters associated with MDO were measured preoperatively, virtually, and postoperatively.