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Herein, we describe a novel coupling between ambiphilic 2-pyridylselenyl reagents and nitriles featuring an active α-methylene group. Depending on the solvent employed, this reaction can yield two distinct types of cationic pyridinium-fused selenium-containing heterocycles, 1,3-selenazolium or 1,2,4-selenadiazolium salts, in high yields. This is in contrast to what we observed before for other nitriles.

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ChMinMaxPat: Investigations on Violence and Stress Detection Using EEG Signals.

Diagnostics (Basel)

November 2024

Department of Digital Forensics Engineering, Technology Faculty, Firat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey.

Background And Objectives: Electroencephalography (EEG) signals, often termed the letters of the brain, are one of the most cost-effective methods for gathering valuable information about brain activity. This study presents a new explainable feature engineering (XFE) model designed to classify EEG data for violence detection. The primary objective is to assess the classification capability of the proposed XFE model, which uses a next-generation feature extractor, and to obtain interpretable findings for EEG-based violence and stress detection.

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Animal flesh is a major food source with economic and industrial value for consumer demand. These meats produced biowaste during and after preparation and use. Chicken intestines make up most of the waste thrown away after processing or frying.

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This study examines the effects of energy resources in the form of clean and unclean energy on the economic progress of 30 selected developed economies. This study used data from 1990 to 2020 and it employs the CS-ARDL method to obtain results. The results present that both clean and unclean energy significantly stimulate economic progress.

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Purpose: Growing evidence has suggested that the consumption of chia seed can decrease blood pressure and obesity in adults. However, even studies have reported uncertain findings. The current meta-analysis aimed to assess the findings of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy of chia seed supplementation on blood pressure (systolic blood pressure [SBP], diastolic blood pressure [DBP]) and body composition (waist circumference [WC], weight, body mass index [BMI]) in adults.

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This research aims to examine the interrelationship between green finance and its influence on the renewable energy industry in a sample of 30 developing nations from 1990 to 2018. The main aim of this study is to investigate the interconnected effects between green bonds, investments in renewable energy, and carbon markets, with a specific emphasis on the influence of the banking system in shaping these interrelationships. To accomplish this objective, the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) is utilized to examine the data and comprehend the intricate interrelationships among the variables.

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This study focuses on the dispersive solid phase extraction technique for the efficient extraction and enrichment of imidacloprid and acetamiprid from pepper samples. A synthesized sorbent was used for this purpose. Once the target analytes were adsorbed, the sorbent was separated using a centrifuge and the analytes were desorbed using a carbon dot solution.

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  • The European Union is focusing on Sustainable Development Goals to reach net-zero emissions, emphasizing research on climate action and clean energy.
  • The study evaluates low-carbon energy consumption's effects on environmental quality while considering natural resource rents and foreign direct investment, using data from 1996 to 2022.
  • Findings support that EU countries are progressing towards net-zero emissions, low-carbon energy positively impacts ecosystems, but both foreign direct investment and natural resource rents can harm environmental quality, suggesting the need for green policies.
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The aim of this study is to examine the protective effect of oxyresveratrol (OXY) against isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats, through routine biochemical parameters and oxidative stress parameters that show heart damage. Oxyresveratrol was administered by oral gavage at doses of 10 and 20 mg/kg, respectively, once a day for 5 days. On the fourth and fifth days, 180 mg/kg isoproterenol was administered intraperitoneally to the OXY treatment group and control groups.

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Do green energy, command and control-based environmental regulations, and green growth catalysts for sustainable development? New evidence from China.

J Environ Manage

January 2025

UNEC Research Methods Application Center, Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Istiqlaliyyat Str. 6, Baku, 1001, Azerbaijan; University of Castilla-La Mancha, Department of Applied Economics I, Spain; Western Caspian University, Economic Research Center (WCERC), Baku, Azerbaijan. Electronic address:

Sustainable development constitutes a comprehensive framework that integrates various economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Within this paradigm, the environmental aspect assumes particular prominence. In this context, we focus on the relationship between pro-environmental policies and sustainable development in China, the world's largest polluter.

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Objectives: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common occult infections in infants under three months of age with high fever, caused by various pathogens, and can progress with different symptoms from mild to severe. We planned to explore and compare pathogen-specific systemic inflammatory indices, urinalysis, and radiological findings in newborns.

Methods: The retrospective study included preterm and term neonates with single pathogen growth of≥50.

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siRNA-based knockdown of lncRNAs: A new modality to target tumor progression.

Pathol Res Pract

November 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul 41001, Iraq. Electronic address:

This study examines the potential of small interfering RNA (siRNA) as a therapeutic agent for cancer targeting long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). The article begins with an analysis of the structure and biogenesis of lncRNA. It explains the diverse functions of lncRNAs in cancer, establishing a foundation for assessing approaches to inhibit these molecules.

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Skin injuries, such as burns, can result in an open wound that can lead to the deterioration of the skin, which acts as a protective barrier against external agents, and can cause serious health problems. Pectin, a plant-derived polysaccharide, is a suitable candidate for wound care due to its gel-forming ability and biocompatibility. Pectin absorbs wound exudates to form a soft gel and is known for its strong anti-inflammatory efects.

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Self-assembly synthesis of mixed-ligand (silsesquioxane/acetate) complex allows to isolate record high nuclear copper(II) Cu-cage (1). In the presence of two additional sodium ions, a unique molecular architecture, with triple combination of ligands (cyclic and acyclic silsesquioxanes as well as acetates), has been formed. The structure was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction based on the use of synchrotron radiation.

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Skin conditions are a common health concern faced by patients of all ages. For thousands of years, plants have been used to treat various skin conditions, including acne, vitiligo, and psoriasis, to name a few. Today, with increasing patient preference for natural therapies, modern medicine is now more than ever incorporating age-old knowledge of herbal remedies useful in treating skin conditions into modern-day treatments.

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  • Phosphoglycolate phosphatase (PGPase) is an important enzyme in photosynthetic organisms that helps process phosphoglycolate, a byproduct of Rubisco, potentially affecting the Calvin cycle.
  • Three PGPase genes were isolated, cloned, and overexpressed from a specific organism, and their expression was analyzed under varying ammonium levels.
  • The study found that all three genes produce active PGPases, with two of them being responsive to nitrogen levels and upregulated when ammonium is low, while PGPase presents mainly in three forms across higher plants and algae.
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Plant diseases threaten agricultural sustainability by reducing crop yields. Rapid and accurate disease identification is crucial for effective management. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have facilitated the development of automated systems for disease detection.

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Background: The Android operating system holds the vast majority of the market share in smart device usage worldwide. The Android operating system, which is of interest to users, is increasing its usage rate day by day due to its open source nature and free applications. Applications can be installed on the Android operating system from official application markets and unofficial third-party environments, which poses a great risk to users' privacy and security.

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Review of Givira Walker, 1856 (Lepidoptera: Cossidae: Hypoptinae) with description of a new species.

Zootaxa

September 2024

Fundación de Historia Natural "Félix de Azara"; Departamento de Ciencias Naturales y Antropología; Universidad Maimónides; Hidalgo 775 piso 7 (1405BDB) Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires; Argentina.

American carpenter moths from the genus Givira Walker, 1856 are reviewed to expand knowledge on the subfamily Hypoptinae Neumoegen & Dyar, 1894. Features of the genus and three previously known species are redescribed and detailed diagnoses are provided for each taxon. The fourth species of the genus-Givira cinnamonea sp.

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A new soil-dwelling mite species, Zerconopsis sibiricus sp. nov., is described from Russia based on the females, males, and nymphs.

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