Optimizing Edible Sorghum Bowls: Effects of Roasting and Edible Flower Powder Enhancement on Technological, Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Functional Properties.

The widespread reliance on single-use plastics (SUPs) has fostered a global throwaway culture, especially in the food packaging industry, where convenience and low cost have driven their adoption, posing serious environmental threats, particularly to marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Edible and ecofriendly packaging made from millet, specifically sorghum ( () Moench), is a promising solution to mitigate SUP consumption and promote sustainability. This study explores the development of edible sorghum bowls, enhanced through roasting and incorporating 3 g of hibiscus and rose flower powders.

Empirical analysis on retinal segmentation using PSO-based thresholding in diabetic retinopathy grading.

Objectives: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is associated with long-term diabetes and is a leading cause of blindness if it is not diagnosed early. The rapid growth of deep learning eases the clinicians' DR diagnosing procedure. It automatically extracts the features and performs the grading.

Advanced detection of the protozoacide dimetridazole in complex fluids using cassiterite nanoparticles incorporated carbon black composite.

Dimetridazole (DMT), a nitroimidazole used in veterinary medicine for treating protozoan infections, poses significant carcinogenic and mutagenic risks, necessitating precise monitoring to ensure food safety. We report the development of an advanced electrochemical sensor based on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with a nanostructured cassiterite (SnO)/carbon black (CB) composite, synthesized via hydrothermal and sonochemical techniques. The sensor benefits from SnO's high electrical conductivity, chemical stability, and large bandgap, while CB enhances its performance with superior conductivity.

Ecofriendly Synthesis of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles From Fissidens Species and Its Biological Applications.

The present study was performed to synthesize eco-friendly nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) from the aqueous extract of Fissidens species (FS) and explore its biological activities. Phytochemicals, namely, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols, tannins, proteins, carbohydrates and phenols, were present in the aqueous extract of Fissidens sp. The UV-Vis and FT-IR analyses of FS-NiONPs revealed a prominent peak at 392 nm, along with functional groups that facilitate the formation of FS-NiONPs.

Advancing miRNA cancer research through artificial intelligence: from biomarker discovery to therapeutic targeting.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a class of small non-coding RNAs, play a vital role in regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Their discovery has profoundly impacted therapeutic strategies, particularly in cancer treatment, where RNA therapeutics, including miRNA-based targeted therapies, have gained prominence. Advances in RNA sequencing technologies have facilitated a comprehensive exploration of miRNAs-from fundamental research to their diagnostic and prognostic potential in various diseases, notably cancers.

β-Sitosterol-Dietary sources and role in cancer and diabetes management.

β-Sitosterol is a major bioactive constituent and the most abundant phytosterol in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. It is structurally similar to cholesterol, except for the addition of the ethyl group. The primary benefit of β-sitosterol is that it lowers the body's absorption of low-density lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol.

Biocompatible Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Self-Powered Microelectronics: Design, Performance, and Real-Time Applications.

In the present study, we demonstrated a cost-effective chia seed-based triboelectric nanogenerator (C-TENG), leveraging the triboelectric properties of chia seeds. The C-TENGs are fabricated with a simple architecture, establishing adaptability, cost effectiveness, and versatility as an ecofriendly harvester of mechanical energy. The C-TENG exhibits open- circuit voltage and short-circuit currents on the order of 501.

Women's ignorance and misperception of cervical cancer: Evidence-based analysis from low- and middle-income countries.

Cervical cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality particularly in low- and mid-income countries. This review synthesizes existing knowledge on cervical cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccination accumulated over the past decade (2015-2024), highlighting disparities in awareness and prevention strategies globally. Education level correlates with HPV vaccine awareness, yet mere familiarity with cervical cancer doesn't ensure understanding of its severity.

Fluid-specific detection of environmental pollutant moxifloxacin hydrochloride utilizing a rare-earth niobate decorated functionalized carbon nanofiber sensor platform.

The development of precise and efficient detection methods is essential for the real-time monitoring of antibiotics, especially in environmental and biological matrices. This study aims to address this challenge by introducing a novel electrochemical sensor for the targeted detection of moxifloxacin hydrochloride (MFN), a fourth-generation fluoroquinolone. The sensor is based on a holmium niobate (HNO) and functionalized carbon nanofiber (f-CNF) nanocomposite, synthesized via a hydrothermal approach and subsequently characterized for its structural and electrochemical properties.

Cellulose acetate-based polymer electrolyte for energy storage application with the influence of BaTiO nanofillers on the electrochemical properties: A progression in biopolymer-EDLC technology.

The bio-based solid polymer electrolyte serves as a promising choice for the next generation of energy storage devices to meet the requirement of green chemistry. In the current research, a green plasticized magnesium ion-conducting biopolymer electrolyte was developed using simple solution casting method for Electric Double Layer Capacitors (EDLC) applications. The biopolymer Cellulose Acetate (CA) as the host polymer, with varying concentrations of BaTiO as the nanofiller, Mg(CFSO) as the ionic dopant, and PEG as the plasticizer.

Deciphering the impact of on human health, and exploration of natural compounds as efflux pump inhibitors to treat multidrug resistance.

is an ESKAPE pathogen and threatens human health by generating infections with high fatality rates. leads to a spectrum of infections such as skin and wound infections, endocarditis, meningitis pneumonia, septicaemia and urinary tract infections. Recently, strains of have emerged as multidrug-resistant (MDR), meaning they are resistant to at least three different classes of antibiotics.

Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant evaluation of Sm leaf and flower: integrative analysis using advanced analytical techniques.

Objective: This study investigates the biological activities of Sm from the eastern Himalayas, addressing a literature gap on its properties. It explores the plant's phytochemical, antioxidant, and medicinal characteristics.

Significance: Evaluating methanolic extracts of offers valuable insights into its bioactive potential.

as a Source of Quorum Sensing Inhibitors to Combat Antibiotic Resistance of Human and Aquaculture Pathogens.

Biofilms play a decisive role in the infectious process and the development of antibiotic resistance. The establishment of bacterial biofilms is regulated by a signal-mediated cell-cell communication process called "quorum sensing" (QS). The identification of quorum sensing inhibitors (QSI) to mitigate the QS process may facilitate the development of novel treatment strategies for biofilm-based infections.

In planta synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its effect on adventitious shoot growth and withanolide production in Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal.

Silver (Ag) is a non-essential heavy metal with substantial environmental toxicity but an excellent promotor for plant organogenesis. It is used as an elicitor for secondary metabolite production and for in planta synthesis of metal nanoparticles (MNPs). In the present study, the Ag accumulation and reduction capability of in vitro shoots of Withania somnifera and the toxicity and elicitation effect of Ag on in vitro shoots were explored.

Needs and Problems of the Caregivers of Psychiatric Patients With Violent Behaviours.

Background: Violent behaviour exhibited by psychiatric patients is a major problem faced by their family members. Agitated violent patients constitute a part of all emergency psychiatry treatment, and family members carry out most of the care for the mentally ill. Caring for the mentally ill is a burden for the caregivers, and they face difficulties and problems that affect their health and well-being.

Comparative studies on the cultivation, yield, and nutritive value of an edible mushroom, (Rumph. ex Fr.) Singer, grown under different agro waste substrates.

In the present study, (Rumph. ex Fr.) Singer collected from Keeriparai forest of Kanyakumari district, South India was cultivated using environmentally benign, low-cost agricultural waste residues (paddy straw, sugarcane bagasse, rice husk, and sawdust) as growth substrates.

Pillar[]arenes in the Fight against Biofilms: Current Developments and Future Perspectives.

The global surge in bacterial infections, compounded by the alarming escalation of drug-resistant strains, has evolved into a critical public health crisis. Among the challenges posed, biofilms stand out due to their formidable resistance to conventional antibiotics. This review delves into the burgeoning potential of pillar[]arenes, distinctive macrocyclic host molecules, as promising anti-biofilm agents.

Exploration of AI-powered DenseNet121 for effective diabetic retinopathy detection.

Objective: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a severe complication of diabetes that damages the retina and affects approximately 80% of patients with diabetes for 10 years or more. This condition primarily impacts young and productive individuals, resulting in significant long-term medical complications for patients and society. The early stages of diabetic retinopathy often advance without noticeable symptoms, resulting in delayed identification and intervention.

Conventional and Scientific uses of Rice-washed water: A Systematic Review.

Unlabelled: Rice is considered the king of cereals. It is the only cereal that is being consumed by half of the population in the world. Rice and rice products have potential health benefits.

A response surface model to examine the reactive red 239 sorption behaviors on Rhizoclonium hieroglyphicum: isotherms, kinetics, thermodynamics and toxicity analyses.

The present study is an attempt to investigate the potentiality of Rhizoclonium hieroglyphicum in the removal of reactive red 239 (RR239) from aqueous solution and to assess the toxicity of the treated dye solution. Optimisation of the process variables namely dye and biosorbent concentrations, pH, temperature and incubation time for RR239 removal was performed using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) assisted Box Behnken Design (BBD) model. The recycling and regeneration efficiency of the dye adsorbed alga was evaluated using different eluents under optimized conditions.