Retraction notice to "Silica-coated modified magnetic nanoparticles (FeO@SiO@(BuSOH)) as an efficient adsorbent for Pd removal" [Chemosphere 307 (2022) 135622].

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Acceptance and commitment therapy versus trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy: A comparative study of the effects on the posttraumatic stress symptoms of female Afghan adolescents.

The objective of this study was to conduct a randomized control trial investigating the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) compared to a trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT) in treating symptoms of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in female Afghan adolescents. Participants were randomly assigned to the ACT (20 participants; M = 14.8 [SD = 1.

Comprehensive Analysis of CRISPR-Cas Systems and Their Influence on Antibiotic Resistance in Strains.

is a gram-negative bacterium that demonstrates a remarkable ability to acquire antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The role of the CRISPR-Cas system in influencing antibiotic resistance in is still under investigation. This study explores the distribution and impact of CRISPR-Cas systems on antibiotic resistance by analyzing 316 genomes.

Coronary artery calcification score as the determinant of coronary artery disease in chronic kidney disease patients: A preliminary study.

Background: Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a noninvasive cardiovascular imaging procedure that visualizes coronary artery calcifications (CAC), a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis. Due to different calcification patterns in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared to the general population, this study aims to present diagnostic cut-off values for CAC to detect early coronary artery disease (CAD) in CKD patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 807 patients: 407 with CKD and 400 controls with normal kidney function who underwent CCTA during 2019-2021.

Engineering yolk-double-shell Au@CN@ZnInS architecture with enhanced photocatalytic properties.

The efficient utilization of light and the prolonged lifetime of photo-induced charge carriers are essential elements that contribute to superior photocatalytic activity. Yolk-shell nanostructures with porous shells and mobile cores offer significant structural advantages in achieving these goals. However, designing yolk-shell multicomponent nanocomposites with diverse architectures remains a persistent challenge.

Sulphated zirconia on cyclodextrin nanosponge: A carbohydrate-based catalyst for conversion of mono-saccharides to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural.

To expand the utility of cyclodextrin nanosponges for catalytic purpose, β-cyclodextrin nanosponge was prepared via melting method and then utilized as a catalyst support for the stabilization of sulphated zirconia The resulting catalyst, denoted as CDNS-SO/ZrO, was then applied as a heterogeneous acidic catalyst for conversion of fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. The results, underpinned that the catalytic activity of CDNS-SO/ZrO, was superior to that of ZrO and SO/ZrO, confirming the role of sulfonation of ZrO and immobilization of SO/ZrO on CDNS in catalysis. To optimize the reaction parameters and achieve maximum yield of the desired product, Response Surface Method that is an accurate procedure for appraising the impacts of the reaction variables was employed and it was found that using 35 wt% CDNS-SO/ZrO at 80 °C, HMF in 93 % yield was achieved in 45 min.

Effect of structural economic transformation on the environment: Insights on transition from goods-based to service-based economies in OECD countries.

Over the past century, the shift from a goods-based to a service-based economy has been profound, especially in developed nations. This paper examines the impact of this transition on CO2 emissions. Using panel data econometric models with fixed and random effects for 23 OECD countries from 1990 to 2022, this study estimates the impact of Cost Disease as an indicator of this transformation on CO2 emissions.

30- and 90-Day Readmission Rates Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.

Study Design: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.

Objective: To assess the 30- and 90-day readmission rates after a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).

Methods: A systematic search of MEDLINE and Embase was performed.

Hybrid nanostructures of urchin-like MnCoO micro flowers on N, B co-doped rGO for electrochemical determination of paracetamol.

This work aims to create an electrochemical sensor to detect paracetamol (PAR). The sensor is constructed by modifying an electrode with carbon paste and incorporating nanostructures of manganese cobaltite (MnCoO) onto reduced graphene oxide that is doped with nitrogen and boron (BN-rGO). MnCoO provides a stable structure and N, B-doped rGO enhances conductivity and provides additional active sites.

Psychometric properties of Farsi version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Iranian cancer patients.

Objectives: Demoralization, a prevalent form of psychological distress, significantly impacts patient care, particularly in terminally ill individuals, notably those diagnosed with cancer. This study aimed to assess psychometric properties of Farsi version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Iranian cancer patients.

Methods: This study was descriptive-analytical cross-sectional research.

Anxiolytic Effect of Jasmine Aromatherapy in Pediatric Dental Procedures: A Single-Blinded Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.

The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the possible anxiolytic effect of jasmine aromatherapy in pediatric dental procedures. A parallel randomized single-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial was designed and conducted from February 19 until April 19, 2020, on children aged 7 to 12 years-old requiring class 1 restorative treatment of primary or permanent tooth with infiltration anesthesia. Interventions were defined as 15 minutes of aromatherapy using 2mL of jasmine extract for the intervention group, and with water for the control group.

SBA-Pr-IS-MN-DM: a new fluorescent chemosensor for trace detection of silver in aqueous solutions.

Initially, SBA-Propyl-Isatin-Malononitrile (SBA-Pr-IS-MN) was prepared by the reaction of SBA-Pr-Cl with IS-MN, which was synthesized by the reaction of isatin and malononitrile. This organic and inorganic hybrid material can be functionalized by the sequential reaction with dimedone to obtain the target product SBA-Pr-Is-MN-DM, which was investigated as a chemosensor by fluorescence spectroscopy to detect trace amount of Ag among several other cations in aqueous media.

Herbal Medicine and Voice Quality: Uncovering the Impact Through Acoustic Analysis.

Objective: Rutarin, an herbal formulation combining powdered seeds of Cydonia oblonga (quince) and aerial parts of Origanum majorana (marjoram), is used to address respiratory issues and enhance voice quality. This study investigates the effects of Rutarin on voice parameters, including fundamental frequency (F0), jitter, shimmer, harmonics-to-noise ratio (HNR), cepstral peak prominence (CPP), and smoothed cepstral peak prominence (CPPS).

Methods: Voice samples of 79 individuals who produced a sustained vowel /a/ were examined before and after consuming either Rutarin or warm water.

3D morphometry of endothelial cells angiogenesis in an extracellular matrix composite hydrogel.

Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) play a fundamental role in angiogenesis. Herein, we introduce digital holographic microscopy (DHM) for the 3D quantitative morphological analysis of HUVECs in extracellular matrix (ECM)-based biomaterials as an angiogenesis model. The combination of volumetric information from DHM and the physicochemical and cytobiocompatibility data provided by fluorescence microscopy and cytology offers a comprehensive understanding of the angiogenesis-related parameters of HUVECs within the ECM.

Hyperthermia and biological investigation of a novel magnetic nanobiocomposite based on acacia gum-silk fibroin hydrogel embedded with poly vinyl alcohol.

The design and synthesis of biocompatible nanostructures for biomedical applications are considered vital challenges. Herein, a nanobiocomposite based on acacia hydrogel, natural silk fibroin protein, and synthetic protein fibers of polyvinyl alcohol was fabricated and magnetized with iron oxide nanoparticles (FeO MNPs). The structural properties of the hybrid nanobiocomposite were investigated by essential analyses such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and X-ray powder diffraction)XRD(analyses, Thermogravimetric and Differential thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-DTG), Vibrating-sample magnetometry (VSM), and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDX).

Identification of novel drug targets for : structure-based virtual screening of potential inhibitors against DAH7PS protein involved in the shikimate pathway.

Background: , a bacterium associated with severe gastrointestinal diseases and malignancies, poses a significant challenge because of its increasing antibiotic resistance rates. This study aimed to identify potential drug targets and inhibitors against using a structure-based virtual screening (SBVS) approach.

Methods: Core-proteome analysis of 132 genomes was performed using the EDGAR database.

Evaluation of herbicidal potential of Siderophores produced by Amycolatopsis lurida strain 407.

The urgent need for sustainable agriculture has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical herbicides. This study investigates the herbicidal potential of siderophores produced by Amycolatopsis lurida strain 407, focusing on its effects on the growth of ryegrass and redroot weeds. Strain 407 exhibited two distinct colony morphologies-red and white-when cultured under varying environmental conditions.

Post-functionalized cellulose/metal-organic framework composite with sulfonic acid: An efficient, rapid and recyclable bio-based solid acid catalyst for the synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural.

A new acid catalyst derived from renewable sources was developed using an ultrasound-assisted approach. This involved the formation of a metal-organic framework called MIL-88(Fe) in the presence of carboxymethylated-cellulose (CMC). Subsequently, the catalyst underwent a post-synthetic modification to introduce further acidic -SOH groups into the structure of the CMC/MIL-88(Fe) composite.

Design of a PIT biosensor based on plasmonic-graphene-black phosphorous hybrid for hypercholesterolemia detection.

Cardiovascular diseases are the primary and fundamental reasons of people death around the world. Precise, fast responding, compact and integrable biosensors are considered as the most important prevention or treatment devices. In this work, remarkable absorbers based on graphene-plasmonic-black phosphorous hybrid structures are proposed.

Fumed-Si-Pr-Ald-Barb as a Fluorescent Chemosensor for the Hg Detection and CrO Ions: A Combined Experimental and Computational Perspective.

The surface of fumed silica nanoparticles was modified by pyridine carbaldehyde and barbituric acid to provide fumed-Si-Pr-Ald-Barb. The structure was identified and investigated through diverse techniques, such as FT-IR, EDX, Mapping, BET, XRD, SEM, and TGA. This nanocomposite was used to detect different cations and anions in a mixture of HO:EtOH.

Heparin-functionalized Cu-based metal-organic framework: An efficient active and passive targeting nanocarrier for anticancer doxorubicin drug delivery.

In this study, by innovative combining the unique characteristics of Cu-based metal-organic framework (MOF) with the versatile attributes of saccharides (i.e., heparin, Hep), a promising approach is established for active and passive targeting DDS, Cu-MOF/Hep, with a pH-controlled release profile and enhanced drug efficacy.

Zinc oxide nanoparticle biofortification of lentil seedlings enhances plant growth and zinc bioavailability in rats.

This study aimed to evaluate the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in the biofortification of lentil seedlings and subsequently improve the Zn status in rats. In the first phase of the study, the effects of various ZnO NPs concentrations (0, 10, 20, 40, 80, and 160 ppm) on the lentil growth, Zn accumulation, and other physiological parameters were investigated. Subsequently, the rats were fed ZnO NP-biofortified lentil seedlings (20 and 160 ppm) to assess their impact on animal health and Zn status.

Mediating role of academic competence in the relationship between perceived teaching style and academic resilience among adolescents.

Background: Academic resilience is crucial for adolescents as it enables them to overcome challenges and achieve educational success, yet the mechanisms underlying its development remain inadequately understood. This study investigated the mediating role of academic competence in the association between perceived teaching style and academic resilience among adolescents.

Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted between June 2022 and December 2022.