Biodegradable alginate hydrogel incorporated of selenide polysaccharide to improve slow-release and selenium enrichment of vegetable.

Selenium fertilizers (Se-fertilizers) were applied to promote the growth of plant and improve the Se content in crops. However, traditional Se-fertilizers have low utilization efficiency of Se due to adsorption or leaching. Herein, Alg-g-Polyacrylamide/Se orange peel polysaccharide (AP/SeOPP) hydrogel was prepared and characterized by FT-IR, SEM, XRD and XPS.

TPepPro: a deep learning model for predicting peptide-protein interactions.

Motivation: Peptides and their derivatives hold potential as therapeutic agents. The rising interest in developing peptide drugs is evidenced by increasing approval rates by the FDA of USA. To identify the most potential peptides, study on peptide-protein interactions (PepPIs) presents a very important approach but poses considerable technical challenges.

The effect of state gratitude on interpersonal trust under cognitive reappraisal among Chinese college students.

Objectives: This article starts with increasing emotions through cognitive reappraisal and explores the impact of state gratitude emotions on interpersonal trust among college students under cognitive reappraisal.

Method: In study 1, we used a questionnaire survey and experimental design to collect data, which we processed/analyzed using SPSS 23.0.

Variation in the intestinal bacterial community composition under different water temperature culture conditions in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides).

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the impact of temperature on the intestinal microbiota of largemouth bass using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing, focusing on the under-explored role of abiotic factors in shaping the gut microbial community.

Methods And Results: Five water temperature groups (20.0 ± 0.

Hierarchical Controlled Joint Remote Implementation of the Partially Unknown Operations of m Qudits via m High-Dimensional Entangled States.

We present a protocol for the hierarchical controlled joint remote implementation of the partially unknown operations of m qudits belonging to some restricted sets by using m multiparticle high-dimensional entangled states as the quantum channel. All the senders share the information of the partially unknown operations and cooperate with each other to implement the partially unknown operations on the remote receiver's quantum system. The receivers are hierarchized in accordance with their abilities to reconstruct the desired state.

A multi-objective African vultures optimization algorithm with binary hierarchical structure and tree topology for big data optimization.

Introduction: Big data optimization (Big-Opt) problems present unique challenges in effectively managing and optimizing the analytical properties inherent in large-scale datasets. The complexity and size of these problems render traditional data processing methods insufficient.

Objectives: In this study, we propose a new multi-objective optimization algorithm called the multi-objective African vulture optimization algorithm with binary hierarchical structure and tree topology (MO_Tree_BHSAVOA) to solve Big-Opt problem.

Polyoxometalate-incorporated NiFe-based oxyhydroxides for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline media.

NiFe-based oxyhydroxides are promising electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media, but further enhancing their OER performance remains a significant challenge. Herein, we incorporated polyoxometalates into NiFe oxyhydroxides to form a homogeneous/heterogeneous hybrid material, which induces the electronic interaction between Ni, Fe and Mo sites, as revealed by a variety of characterization experiments and theoretical calculations. The resulting hybrid electrocatalyst delivers a low overpotential of 203 mV at 10 mA cm and a TOF of 2.

The Structural Regulation of Photosensitive Unit and Conjugation in COFs for Efficient Photocatalytic H Evolution.

The photosensitive unit and conjugation play a significant role in   photocatalytic performance of covalent organic frameworks (COFs). In this work, a series of COFs that introduced the phenyl phenanthridine as photosensitive unit with different planarity of linkages were synthesized and the common regulation between them for photocatalysis hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) was also studied. The results indicate that DHTB-PPD, with 2/3 planarity linkages (β-ketoenamine/imine is 2/3) and the phenyl phenanthridine as building blocks, shows the narrowest bandgap and the strongest charge separation efficiency.

Preparation, structural characterization, and biological activities of lotus polysaccharides: A review.

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), belonging to the family of Nelumbonaceae, is a beautiful aquatic perennial plant. It has been used as an ancient horticulture plant and famous agricultural crop for thousands of years. Modern phytochemical and pharmacological experiments have proved that polysaccharide is one of the most pivotal bioactive constituents of lotus.

Extraction Optimization and Anti-Tumor Activity of Polysaccharides from .

polysaccharides (CRPs) are bioactive compounds derived from , yet their potential in cancer therapy remains largely unexplored. This study optimized the ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions using response surface methodology and proceeded with the isolation and purification of these polysaccharides. The optimal extraction conditions were identified as a sodium hydroxide concentration of 1.

Identification and characterization of a novel canine circovirus with truncated replicate protein in Sichuan, China.

Canine circovirus (CanineCV) is a recently identified member of the family. Since its discovery in 2011, CanineCV has been detected in different countries worldwide, infecting both domestic and wild canids. The virus is potentially associated with gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses.

Hyperibone J exerts antidepressant effects by targeting ADK to inhibit microglial P2X7R/TLR4-mediated neuroinflammation.

Introduction: The antidepressant properties of Hypericum species are known. Hyperibone J, a principal component found in the flowers of Hypericum bellum, exhibited in vitro anti-inflammatory effects. However, the antidepressant effects and mechanisms of Hyperibone J remain to be elucidated.

First Report of Causing Brown Spot on in China.

Spartina alterniflora Loisel, a perennial grass, has become an invasive species in China's coastal wetlands (Zhang et al. 2018). In July 2021, brown spot symptoms were observed on S.

A Macrophage Membrane-Coated Cu-WO-Hydro820 Nanoreactor for Treatment and Photoacoustic/Fluorescence Dual-Mode Imaging of Inflamed Liver Tissue.

A disease-targeting nanoplatform that integrates imaging with therapeutic activity would facilitate early diagnosis, treatment, and therapeutic monitoring. To this end, a macrophage membrane-coated Cu-WO-Hydro820 (CWHM) nanoreactor was prepared. This reactor was shown to target inflammatory tissues.

Examining the relationship between meeting 24-hour movement behaviour guidelines and mental health in Chinese preschool children.

Background: Limited research has explored the relationship between adhering to 24-h Movement Behaviour guidelines and mental health in Chinese preschool children. The objectives of this study encompassed two primary goals: (1) to investigate the adherence of preschool children in China to the 24-h Movement Behaviour guidelines; and (2) to analyze the relationship between fulfilling various combinations of these guidelines and mental health, identifying the most advantageous combination.

Methods: Utilizing a convenience sampling approach, this study included 205 preschool children (117 boys and 88 girls, average age 4.

Isotemporal substitution effect of 24-hour movement behavior on the mental health of Chinese preschool children.

The 24-h movement behavior of preschoolers comprises a spectrum of activities, including moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA), light-intensity physical activity (LPA), screen-based sedentary behavior (SCSB), non-screen-based sedentary behavior (NSCSB), and sleep. While previous research has shed light on the link between movement behaviors and children's mental health, the specific impacts on the unique demographic of Chinese preschoolers remain underexplored. This study significantly contributes to the literature by exploring how 24-h movement behavior affects the mental health of preschoolers in a Chinese context.

Exercise habits and health behaviors on adolescent obesity.

Background And Purpose: Obesity among children and adolescents continues to increase globally, and it is important to determine the factors associated with obesity among adolescents for the prevention and reduction of obesity. The purpose of this study is to understand the factors associated with the increase in the obesity rate among adolescents, providing a reference basis for the development of projects aimed at promoting adolescent health.

Methods: Using the raw data of 2021 adolescent health behavior online survey, this study analyzed demographic sociological factors, mental health, exercise habits, health behaviors and other categorical variables, and conducted the frequency, χ2 test for the difference in the proportion of obese and non-obese.

Bald eagle search algorithm for solving a three-dimensional path planning problem.

Three-dimensional path planning refers to determining an optimal path in a three-dimensional space with obstacles, so that the path is as close to the target location as possible, while meeting some other constraints, including distance, altitude, threat area, flight time, energy consumption, and so on. Although the bald eagle search algorithm has the characteristics of simplicity, few control parameters, and strong global search capabilities, it has not yet been applied to complex three-dimensional path planning problems. In order to broaden the application scenarios and scope of the algorithm and solve the path planning problem in three-dimensional space, we present a study where five three-dimensional geographical environments are simulated to represent real-life unmanned aerial vehicles flying scenarios.

Identification and anti-oxidative potential of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM)-derived bioactive peptides released through in vitro gastrointestinal digestion.

This study investigated the stability of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) protein under simulated gastrointestinal conditions using an in vitro enzymatic digestion method. The optimal hydrolysis conditions were determined by monitoring the changes in particle size and zeta-potential of MFGM protein hydrolysates over time. Furthermore, the distribution of small molecular weight peptides with antioxidant activity was explored through DEAE-52 combined with in vitro cell experiments.

Optimal stochastic power flow using enhanced multi-objective mayfly algorithm.

For the classical multi-objective optimal power flow (MOOPF) problem, only traditional thermal power generators are used in power systems. However, there is an increasing interest in renewable energy sources and the MOOPF problem using wind and solar energy has been raised to replace part of the thermal generators in the system with wind turbines and solar photovoltaics (PV) generators. The optimization objectives of MOOPF with renewable energy sources vary with the study case.

Rosemary: Unrevealing an old aromatic crop as a new source of promising functional food additive-A review.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is one of the most famous spice plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family as a remarkably beautiful horticultural plant and economically agricultural crop. The essential oil of rosemary has been enthusiastically welcome in the whole world for hundreds of years.

gen. nov., sp. nov., a new member of the family , isolated from a marine sediment of the South China Sea.

A Gram-stain-negative, catalase-positive and oxidase-positive, nonmotile, aerobic, light yellow, spherical-shaped bacterial strain with no flagella, designated strain YIM 152171, was isolated from sediment of the South China Sea. Colonies were smooth and convex, light yellow and circular, and 1.0-1.

sp. nov., sp. nov. and sp. nov., three actinobacteria isolated from Western Pacific Ocean sediment.

Three Gram-stain-positive, non-motile, short rod-shaped, catalase-positive and oxidase-negative actinomycete strains (SOB44, SOB72 and SOB77) were isolated from a deep-sea sediment sample collected from the Western Pacific Ocean. Cells of the three strains showed optimum growth at 30 °C and pH 7.0.