Electric field enhances the electronic and diffusion properties of penta-graphene nanoribbon anodes in lithium-ion batteries.

Enhancement of the ionic conductivity and reduction of diffusion barriers of lithium-ion batteries are crucial for improving the performance of the fast-growing energy storage devices. Recently, the fast-charging capability of commercial-like lithium-ion anodes with the smallest modification of the current manufacturing technology has been of great interest. We used first principles methods computations with density functional theory and the climbing image-nudged elastic band method to evaluate the impact of an external electric field on the stability, electronic band gap, ionic conductivity, and lithium-ion diffusion coefficient of penta-graphene nanoribbons upon lithium adsorption.

Health-related quality of life of people with depression: pre-post intervention compared with age-matched general population in Vietnam.

Background: In Vietnam, there is a paucity of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) research on people with depression as well as a lack of evidence on supported self-management (SSM) intervention for depression on HRQoL. This study aimed to compare the HRQoL of people with depression and age-matched people in the Vietnamese population, evaluate the effects of Tele-SSM intervention on HRQoL, and examine the association between the changes in HRQoL score and mental health well-being (depression, anxiety, and stress).

Methods: This study was a pre- and post-study involving Vietnamese adults aged 18-64 who had depression symptoms (score ≥ 5 points in the PHQ-9).

Risk assessments of microplastic exposure in bivalves living in the coral reefs of Vietnam.

This study aimed to assess the presence of microplastics in bottom sediment and bivalve species, including Pinna bicolor, Atrina vexillum, Saccostrea sp., and Pinctada margaritifera, living in coral reefs on Vietnam's Southern coastal. The average microplastic abundance were 0.

Vietnamese people's behavior and future intention to purchase medicines and functional foods on the internet: a cross-sectional study.

This study investigated Vietnamese people's behavior and future intention to purchase medicines and functional foods online and their associated factors. From March to May 2023, a Google Form questionnaire was distributed via social networks and online platforms. Convenience and snowballing sampling methods were employed to recruit 1,305 Vietnamese people.

Correction: Impact of ligand fields on Kubas interaction of open copper sites in MOFs with hydrogen molecules: an electronic structural insight.

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Persistent organochlorine pollutants in different bivalve species from central Vietnamese coasts: Concentrations, profiles, and biota-sediment accumulation factors.

Concentrations of typical persistent organochlorine pollutants (POCPs) like organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in five bivalve species collected from central Vietnamese coasts were determined to provide insights into spatial distribution and bioaccumulation characteristics of these substances. Concentrations of pollutants decreased in the order: PCBs (median 14.6; range 1.

A comprehensive review of transduction methods of lectin-based biosensors in biomedical applications.

Biosensors have emerged as a pivotal technology in the biomedical field, significantly enhancing the rapidity and precision of biomolecule detection. These advancements are instrumental in refining diagnostic processes, optimizing treatments, and monitoring diseases more effectively. Central to the development of highly sensitive, selective, and stable biosensors are the bioreceptor and transducer components.

A dental intraoral image dataset of gingivitis for image captioning.

One of the most striking topics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Image captioning that aims to integrate computer vision and natural language processing to create descriptions for each image. In this paper, we propose a new dataset designed specifically for image captioning in gingivitis diagnosis using deep learning. It includes 1,096 high-resolution intraoral images of 12 anterior teeth and surrounding gingival tissue that were collected under controlled conditions with professional-grade photography equipment.

Translation and validation of the CLEO tool in Vietnamese to assess the significance of pharmacist interventions.

Background: There is currently no validated tool available for assessing the potential significance of pharmacist interventions in Vietnam.

Aim: This study aimed to translate the CLEO tool from French into Vietnamese, validate the Vietnamese version, and demonstrate its feasibility in daily practice.

Method: The CLEO tool was translated into Vietnamese (CLEO) using a 5-step process by bilingual experts.

Searching for potential acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: a combined approach of multi-step similarity search, machine learning and molecular dynamics simulations.

Targeting acetylcholinesterase is one of the most important strategies for developing therapeutics against Alzheimer's disease. In this work, we have employed a new approach that combines machine learning models, a multi-step similarity search of the PubChem library and molecular dynamics simulations to investigate potential inhibitors for acetylcholinesterase. Our search strategy has been shown to significantly enrich the set of compounds with strong predicted binding affinity to acetylcholinesterase.

Oral toxicity evaluation of M31 isolated from the children's feces in the northern province of Vietnam.

This study investigated the acute and repeated 28-day dose toxicity profiles of M31, isolated from children's feces, in Swiss rats and New Zealand rabbits. To investigate acute toxicity, rats were given varied doses of M31 (1 × 10 CFU/mL, 3 × 10 CFU/mL, and 5 × 10 CFU/mL) orally once daily for 14 days, in accordance with OECD recommendations No. 423.

Crystalline Ru-Decorated MOF-Derived Amorphous CoMo-LDH Nanosheet Arrays as Bifunctional Catalysts for Overall Natural Seawater Electrolysis.

The construction of an amorphous/crystalline heterostructure of MOF-derived electrocatalysts offers an intriguing pathway to improve hydrogen production efficiency, but it has received little attention. Here, we report crystalline Ru-decorated MOF-derived amorphous CoMo-LDH nanosheet arrays as highly active and robust bifunctional electrocatalysts for natural seawater electrolysis. Benefiting from the abundant interfaces, the Ru-CoMo-LDH catalyst exhibits excellent activity toward OER under fresh and natural seawater, in particular; it requires only 257 and 406 mV overpotential at 10 and 500 mA cm in 1 M KOH + Seawater, outperforming the benchmark RuO.

Pharmacomicrobiomics in precision cancer therapy: bench to bedside.

The burgeoning field of pharmacomicrobiomics offers promising insights into the intricate interplay between the microbiome and cancer, shaping responses to diverse treatment modalities. This review aims to analyze the molecular mechanisms underlying interactions between distinct microbiota types and cancer, as well as their influence on treatment outcomes. We explore how the microbiome impacts antitumor immunity, and response to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy, unveiling its multifaceted roles in cancer progression and therapy resistance.

Unveiling Versatile Electronic Properties and Contact Features of Metal-Semiconductor Graphene/γ-GeSSe van der Waals Heterostructures.

Recently, searching for a metal-semiconductor junction (MSJ) that exhibits low-contact resistance has received tremendous consideration, as they are essential components in next-generation field-effect transistors. In this work, we design a MSJ by integrating two-dimensional (2D) graphene as the metallic electrode and 2D Janus γ-GeSSe as the semiconducting channel using first-principles simulations. All the graphene/γ-GeSSe MSJs are predicted to be energetically, mechanically, and thermodynamically stable, characterized by the weak van der Waals (vdW) interactions.

FeBr-catalysed synthesis of 3-aroylimidazo[1,2-]pyridine and 3,3'-(arylmethylene)bis(2-phenylimidazo[1,2-]pyridines) derivatives from 2-arylimidazo[1,2-]pyridines and aromatic aldehydes: an investigation about mechanistic insights.

In a new approach, a series of 3-aroylimidazo[1,2-]pyridine derivatives were prepared in high yields. This approach revealed the direct Fe-catalyzed functionalization of imidazo[1,2-]pyridine derivatives with aryl aldehydes an aerobic oxidative cross-dehydrogenative coupling process. This transformation occurred in the presence of air, and FeBr served as a homogeneous Lewis catalyst.

Predictability of Neutrophile to Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio on the Effectiveness of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer patients: A Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: The associations between the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) with the responses of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) and the NLR/PLR predictive potential were evaluated via meta-analysis.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and The Cochrane Library databases until October 2021. The relationship between NLR/PLR and overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) was evaluated using pooled hazard ratios (HR).

WHO Surgical Safety Checklist compliance rate at a large tertiary hospital in Vietnam.

The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist has been instrumental in reducing surgical deaths by 47% globally since its inception in 2009. A study was conducted to assess the compliance of hospital staff with the Surgical Safety Checklist and identify potential barriers to its implementation at a large tertiary public hospital in Vietnam. The study analysed 135 surgical cases between February and September 2021 using the Pareto principle with eight error categories, including (1) patient identification, (2) equipment, (3) risk management, (4) blood loss, (5) allergy, (6) items left inside the patient, (7) surgical specimens and (8) patient safety and recovery management.