TOXICITY ASSESSMENT OF EFFLUENT FROM A POTATO-PROCESSING INDUSTRY IN Cyprinus carpio.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivation faces the challenge of excessive pesticide use. During processing, the disposal of large volumes of contaminated water into water bodies can result in severe environmental damage, such as fish deaths. This study aimed to evaluate the toxicological effects of chemical compounds present in the effluent from a potato-processing industry using the test organism Cyprinus carpio.

Optical properties and color stability of a translucent zirconia: effects of finishing after grinding.

This study evaluated the effect of grinding and finishing treatments (polishing or glaze) on the color stability, translucency and opalescence of a translucent zirconia (3Y-TZP) after immersion in red wine. Discs (Ø= 12 mm; thickness 0.8 mm) of 3Y-TZP (Zenostar T, Ivoclar AG) were randomly allocated (n= 8) according to the surface treatment factor: Ctrl - as-sintered; Gr - grinding with diamond bur #4219; Gr + Pol - grinding followed by polishing; Gr + Gl - grinding followed by glaze.

A comprehensive study on MDP effects: Microshear bond strength and fatigue resistance in 4YSZ ceramics.

The aim of this study is to assess the presence of MDP at various stages of the bonding procedure, enhance the adhesive and mechanical behavior of cemented zirconia ceramics. Fifty ceramic slices (15 × 15 × 2 mm) and 48 discs (Ø= 10 mm, 1 mm thickness) were prepared, sintered, air-abraded with aluminum oxide, and allocated considering: 1) microshear bond strength (µSBS) between ceramic slices and luting agent cylinders (height= 1 mm, Ø= 1.2 mm); 2) fatigue behavior, ceramic discs paired and bonded onto fiber-epoxy resin discs (Ø= 10 mm, 2.

Spinning gold: Unraveling the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of Pitanga's carotenoid microfibers.

The design and development of nanoparticle- and microparticle-based delivery systems incorporating carotenoids into carrier materials offers multiple advantages, including enhancing the bio-efficacy of these compounds due to improving their bioaccessibility and bioavailability. This study introduced pitanga saponified carotenoid extract (PSCE) and pitanga non-saponified carotenoid extract (PSCE) in a 12 % zein/1 %PEO solution and electrospun for fiber production. Then, the fibers were characterized, and their bioaccessibility and bioavailability were also evaluated.

The Role of Ion-Transporting Proteins on Crosstalk Between the Skeletal Muscle and Central Nervous Systems Elicited by Physical Exercise.

A paradigm shift in the understanding of bidirectional interactions between peripheral and central nervous systems is essential for development of rehabilitation and preventive interventions based on physical exercise. Although a causal relationship has not been completely established, modulation of voltage-dependent ion channels (Ca, Cl, K, Na, lactate-, H) in skeletal and neuronal cells provides opportunities to maintain force production during exercise and reduce the risk of disease. However, there are caveats to consider when interpreting the effects of physical exercise on this bidirectional axis, since exercise protocol details (e.

Cascade Cyclization/Annulation of β-Enamino Diketones and -Phenylenediamine: A Strategy to Access Pyrrole-fused 1,5-Benzodiazepines.

Herein, we introduce an unprecedented cascade reaction for the assembly of pyrrole-fused 1,5-benzodiazepine frameworks. These diverse privileged scaffolds were controllably constructed by intramolecular cyclization of β-enamino diketone, followed by annulation with -phenylenediamine. The protocol features efficient one-pot cascade cyclization/annulation, performed under simple and mild reaction conditions.

The Effect of Positioning Guide Color on Shade Measurements Using a Clinical Spectrophotometer.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the color of positioning guides on the CIEL*a*b* color coordinates of ceramic, resin composite and bovine tooth surfaces measured by a clinical spectrophotometer. Positioning guides (n=10) in different colors (translucent, purple, yellow, green and, blue) were made for each surface (ceramic, resin composite and bovine tooth). The CIEL*a*b* color coordinates were measured with the positioning guides and with no positioning guide (control group).

A Case Study on the Integration of Powerline Communications and Visible Light Communications from a Power Electronics Perspective.

This paper presents a dual-purpose LED driver system that functions as both a lighting source and a Visible Light Communication (VLC) transmitter integrated with a Powerline Communication (PLC) network under the PRIME G3 standard. The system decodes PLC messages from the powerline grid and transmits the information via LED light to an optical receiver under a binary phase shift keying (BPSK) modulation. The load design targets a light flux of 800 lumens, suitable for LED light bulb applications up to 10 watts, ensuring practicality and energy efficiency.

Multienzyme Immobilization on PVDF Membrane via One-Step Mussel-Inspired Method: Enhancing Fouling Resistance and Self-Cleaning Efficiency.

Immobilizing different enzymes on membranes can result in biocatalytic active membranes with a self-cleaning capacity toward a complex mixture of foulants. The membrane modification can reduce fouling and enhance filtration performance. Protease, lipase, and amylase were immobilized on poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) microfiltration membranes using a polydopamine coating in a one-step method.

In vitro spectroscopic analysis of the chemical interaction between calcium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine.

This study aimed to identify the chemical composition resulting from the chemical interaction between calcium hypochlorite [Ca(OCl)] and chlorhexidine (CHX) using different H and C nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry (NMR), correlated two-dimensional spectroscopy (2D COSY), heteronuclear single quantum coherence (HSQC), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) experiments. The 5.25% Ca(OCl) was mixed with 2% CHX in a 1:1 ratio, obtaining an orange-brown precipitate that was filtered, washed in ultrapure water, dried and characterized by H and C NMR, 2D COSY, HSQC and FTIR.

Making sense together: dance improvisation as a framework for a collaborative interdisciplinary learning processes.

This editorial outlines the outcome of an interdisciplinary session on collective sense-making through dance improvisation, which took place during the 'Neural and Social Bases of Creative Movement' workshop. We argue that joint improvisation practices place the scientist in a privileged position to reveal the nature of cognitive and creative behaviors.

A virtual assistant for primary care's food and nutrition surveillance system: Development and validation study in Brazil.

Objective: The study aimed to develop and validate a conversational agent (chatbot) designed to support Food and Nutrition Surveillance (FNS) practices in primary health care settings.

Methods: This mixed-methods research was conducted in three stages. Initially, the study identified barriers and challenges in FNS practices through a literature review and feedback from 655 health professionals and FNS experts across Brazil.

Synergistic effects evaluation of jabuticaba and strawberry extracts on oxidative stability of pork burgers.

This study aimed to verify whether the combined application of jabuticaba and strawberry extracts at five different concentrations could enhance oxidative stability and microbiological quality of pork burgers over 12 days of storage at 4 °C. The anthocyanins in these extracts were quantified by HPLC-DAD and identified by LC-MS/MS. Pelargonidin-3-glucoside was highlighted as the predominant anthocyanin in jabuticaba extract, while cyanidin-3-glucoside was the main constituent in strawberry extract.

The Persistence of Hydrogen Bonds in Pyrimidinones: From Solution to Crystal.

Pyrimidinone scaffolds are present in a wide array of molecules with synthetic and pharmacological utility. The inherent properties of these compounds may be attributed to intermolecular interactions analogous to the interactions that molecules tend to establish with active sites. Pyrimidinones and their fused derivatives have garnered significant interest due to their structural features, which resemble nitrogenous bases, the foundational building blocks of DNA and RNA.

Optical properties of advanced lithium disilicate.

Background: A variety of firing protocols are available for the IPS e.max lithium disilicate (LD) and can be used for new, 'advanced' LD (ALD). However, the impact of firing protocols on the optical properties of ALD is still unknown.

Exploring fiberglass post numbers for enhanced fatigue resistance in molars without coronary remnants.

This study aimed to assess the fatigue resistance of molars lacking a coronary remnant, using zero, one, two, or three fiberglass posts. Forty caries/crack-free human molars with coronal portions removed at the pulp chamber floor were randomly allocated into four groups (n=10). Following endodontic treatment, posts (Whitepost DC/DC.

Masking discolored substrates with resin composites: effect of layering strategies.

This study aimed to evaluate the masking ability of different resin composite (RC) layering techniques over discolored substrates. Layering strategies were tested (n=10), using different RCs: flowable opaque, white dentin, A1 dentin, A1 body, and A1 enamel (Filtek Z350XT; 3M ESPE). Bilayer and trilayer RC combinations resulted in final thicknesses of 1 mm, 1.

Comparative Strength Study of Indirect Permanent Restorations: 3D-Printed, Milled, and Conventional Dental Composites.

: Limited research has been performed to assess the strength of resin-bonded 3D-printed restorations. Based on that, this study investigates the impact of different manufacturing methods on the fracture load of indirect composite restorations (ICRs) following an aging process. : Three manufacturing techniques-conventional (CRC), milled (MRC), and printed (PRC)-were evaluated using 60 specimens, each with a diameter of 10 mm and a thickness of 1.

Enhancing the Opacity of Glass Ceramics by Applying Opaque Stains to the Intaglio Surface.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of opaque stain application to the intaglio surface of lithium disilicate glass ceramics on the masking ability of discolored substrates and bond strength to a resin-based luting agent (depending on etching time); the stain film-thickness was also assessed.

Materials And Methods: Ceramic specimens were produced with CAD-CAM blocks of lithium disilicate (IPS e.max CAD).

Strategies to Increase the Phosphorus Content in the Soil Profile of Vineyards Grown in Subtropical Climates.

Phosphate fertilizers are applied to the soil surface, especially in vineyards in production in subtropical regions. Nowadays, phosphorus (P) is not incorporated into the soil to avoid mechanical damage to the root system in orchards. However, over the years, successive surface P applications can increase the P content only in the topsoil, maintaining low P levels in the subsurface, which can reduce its use by grapevines.

Essential oils and capsaicin in the diet of Jersey cows at early lactation and their positive impact on anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunological responses.

The objective of this work was to determine whether the addition of phytogenic compounds based on essential oils (carvacrol, eugenol, cinnamaldehyde) and resinous pepper oil (capsaicin) to the diet of Jersey cows at the beginning of lactation affects anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory responses, as well as whether there are effects of EO on blood metabolites, ruminal fermentation, digestibility and milk production and composition. Six primiparous cows (370.00 ± 17 kg body weight (BW); 13.