A Theoretical Investigation on the Structural, Electronic and Photocatalytic Properties of BaTaON Adsorbed with Metal Cocatalysts.

We have performed DFT calculations to study the adsorption of single metal atoms (M=Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu) on both BaO- and TaON-terminated surfaces of cis-BaTaON (001). We have identified the most stable adsorption configuration of each case and explored the relative stability, structural deformations, charge transfer, work function, density of states and mechanism of photocatalytic HER. For BaO termination, all of the adatoms bind covalently on top of the surface oxygens.

Novel methods for genetic transformation of watermelon () without tissue culture via .

Unlabelled: Factors that restrict the development of genetic transformation include the long cycle, extensive requirements for experimental conditions, and low survival and transformation rates. Especially for plants that obtain offspring through sexual reproduction. This study established the genetic transformation methods that are particularly suitable for it.

Anti-cancer activity of synthetic gefitinib-1,2,3-triazole derivatives against Hela cells via induction of apoptosis.

Cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most common cancer among women. However, the current treatments have significant side effects and limited therapeutic effects on advanced diseases, so it is necessary to discover better treatments for cervical cancer. The current study investigated the potential anticancer effects of a series of gefitinib-1,2,3-triazole derivative on Hela cells.

Assessment of pollution and health risks from exposure to heavy metals in soil, wheat grains, drinking water, and atmospheric particulate matter.

Heavy metal pollution is a global environmental issue that poses serious threats to human health. In the Bian East Industrial Cluster Zone of Kaifeng City, prolonged sewage irrigation and industrial activities have led to severe heavy metal contamination in various environmental media and crops. However, the health risks posed by heavy metals in different environmental media in this area are yet to be assessed.

Self-reported knowledge and difficulties towards palliative care among healthcare professionals in rural China: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Palliative care (PC) in rural China remains underdeveloped, with limited specialized services and significant challenges for healthcare professionals. This study aimed to examine the difficulties in providing PC and their factors from the perspective of healthcare professionals in rural Henan province, China, where specific PC services are currently unavailable.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and July 2024, using a convenience sample of 255 healthcare professionals from four secondary/tertiary hospitals participated.

A novel hierarchical porous ZIF-8 for effective removal of three non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs simultaneously from environment.

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) adsorbents have significant advantages to remove contaminates. While their microporous structure is not conducive to entry of larger molecules, making it difficult to simultaneously utilize the inner and outer surfaces of the pores to achieve higher adsorption capacity. In this work, the hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide was employed as soft template to prepare a novel hierarchical porous ZIF-8 (HP-ZIF-8) in water.

Development and application of a high-titer VSV-based HCoV-NL63 pseudovirus system via C-terminal 14 amino acid truncation of spike.

To provide efficient tools for the development of novel antiviral drugs and vaccines of HCoV-NL63, it is urgently necessary to establish a safe, widely applicable, and high-titer NL63 pseudotyped particles (NL63pp) production system. In this research, we conducted a comparative analysis of several NL63pps, each with a truncated spike (S) protein missing part of its C-terminal amino acids. We discovered that deleting the C-terminal 14 amino acid sequence of the S protein (D14) led to a remarkable approximately 10-fold increase in the infection titer of VSV-based NL63pp.

Factors influencing exercise rehabilitation behavior in older patients with esophageal cancer: A qualitative study.

Exercise rehabilitation programs have been proven to beneficially affect several health-related outcomes for cancer patients. However, adherence is important to achieve optimal effects. This study aimed to investigate the influencing factors of exercise rehabilitation behavior in older esophageal cancer patients participating in pre- and postoperative exercise rehabilitation programs in a hospital setting.

Spatio-temporal evolution and drivers of coupling coordination between digital infrastructure and inclusive green growth: Evidence from the Yangtze River economic belt.

The change of digital technology has ushered in a new era of digital infrastructure (DI) development. Facilitating the synergistic of DI and inclusive green growth (IGG) is essential for achieving sustainable development at the regional level. This study draws on panel data from 107 cities within China's Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) and employs a variety of research methodologies, including the entropy method, the coupling coordination degree model (CCDM), exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA), the Dagum Gini coefficient, the GM (1.

Molecular characterization of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) α1/α2 from Cyprinus carpio and its roles in glucolipid metabolism and immune response.

AMPKα1 and AMPKα2, key kinases in regulating energy homeostasis, have not been previously cloned or characterized in common carp (Cyprinus carpio). This study identified the open reading frame (ORF) sequences of ampkα1 (1722 bp, encoding 573 amino acids) and ampkα2 (1659 bp, encoding 552 amino acids) through homologous cloning. Sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis showed a high similarity of both genes with fish homologs.

Investigating the effects of local climate zones on land surface temperature using spectral indices via linear regression model: a seasonal study of Sapanca Lake.

The formation of urban heat islands is a widespread issue in cities. However, the impact of spectral indices on land surface temperature (LST) with various urban forms, climates, and functions has not been sufficiently examined. Currently, the prevalent method for analyzing complex urban areas is the classification of local climate zones (LCZs).

A generative whole-brain segmentation model for positron emission tomography images.

Purpose: Whole-brain segmentation via positron emission tomography (PET) imaging is crucial for advancing neuroscience research and clinical medicine, providing essential insights into biological metabolism and activity within different brain regions. However, the low resolution of PET images may have limited the segmentation accuracy of multiple brain structures. Therefore, we propose a generative multi-object segmentation model for brain PET images to achieve automatic and accurate segmentation.

Mechanoredox-Enabled Isothiocyanation of Primary Amines Using Piezoelectric Material as the Redox Catalyst.

A novel mechanoredox-enabled synthesis of aromatic and aliphatic isothiocyanates from primary amines and carbon disulfide under ball milling conditions using a piezoelectric material (BaTiO) as the redox catalyst has been developed. This method displays several features, such as short reaction time, operational simplicity, room temperature and air conditions, minimal solvent, broad substrate scope, and recyclable cheap catalyst. Preliminary mechanistic studies revealed that highly polarized piezoelectric material acted as a single-electron transfer (SET) oxidation reagent for the key desulfurization process.

The heat shock factor HSFB1 coordinates plant growth and drought tolerance in Arabidopsis.

Plants are constantly challenged by a diversity of abiotic stressors, and growth arrest is a common plant response aimed at enhancing stress tolerance. Because of this growth/stress tolerance antagonism, plants must finely modulate their growth and responses to environmental stimuli. Here, we demonstrate that HSFB1, a heat shock transcription factor, plays a critical role in the coordination of plant growth and drought stress responses in Arabidopsis thaliana.

MRI Assessment of Geometric Microstructural Changes of White Matter in Infants With Periventricular White Matter Injury and Spastic Cerebral Palsy.

Background: Periventricular white matter injury (PWMI) is a high-risk factor for spastic cerebral palsy (SCP).

Purpose: To investigate the geometric microstructural changes in WM in infants with PWMI-SCP using MRI which may facilitate early identification.

Study Type: Retrospective cohort study.

Visible and rapid detection of feline chaphamaparvovirus using multienzyme isothermal rapid amplification and lateral flow dipstick assay.

Feline chaphamaparvovirus (FeChPV) is a novel parvovirus previously reported in Canadian cats and Chinese dogs with diarrhea in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Herein, we aimed to establish a simple detection method for FeChPV in field clinics. The primers and probes for the multienzyme isothermal rapid amplification and lateral flow dipstick (MIRA-LFD) assay were designed to target the conserved regions of the FeChPV genome and determine the optimal reaction temperature and time.

Risk perception of COVID-19, depressive symptoms and Internet addiction among undergraduates: a longitudinal study.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious negative psychological effects worldwide, relatively little research has been performed on the potential enduring effects of COVID-19 on people's emotional health and Internet addiction. This study was to examine the longitudinal associations between risk perception of COVID-19, depressive symptoms, and Internet addiction among Chinese undergraduates.

Methods: We conducted a two-wave longitudinal survey by convenience sampling, a total of 1,153 Chinese undergraduate students completed questionnaires measuring their COVID-19 risk perception and post-traumatic growth (PTG) in December 2022 (T1) via an online survey.

ROS-induced cytosolic release of mitochondrial PGAM5 promotes colorectal cancer progression by interacting with MST3.

Aberrant release of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) in response to cellular stress is well known for promoting cancer progression. However, precise molecular mechanism by which mtROS contribute to epithelial cancer progression remains only partially understood. Here, using colorectal cancer (CRC) models, we show that upon sensing excessive mtROS, phosphatase PGAM5, which normally localizes to the mitochondria, undergoes aberrant cleavage by presenilin-associated rhomboid-like protein (PARL), becoming released into the cytoplasm.

Divergent school bullying experiences and mental health: The mediating role of self-stigma among Chinese LGB adolescents and young adults.

Background: Bullying significantly impacts the mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents and young adults (AYAs), yet research on the specific effects of different types of bullying and the role of self-stigma is limited in China.

Objectives: This study investigated the relationships between school bullying victimization and mental health among LGB AYAs, focusing on the mediating role of self-stigma across cognition, affect, and behavior domains.

Participants And Setting: Online survey data were collected from 621 self-identified cisgender LGB AYAs in China (M = 19.

Observation of Λ_{c}^{+}→Λa_{0}(980)^{+} and Evidence for Σ(1380)^{+} in Λ_{c}^{+}→Λπ^{+}η.

Based on 6.1  fb^{-1} of e^{+}e^{-} annihilation data collected at center-of-mass energies from 4.600 to 4.

Test of Lepton Universality and Measurement of the Form Factors of D^{0}→K^{*}(892)^{-}μ^{+}ν_{μ}.

One of the main goals of studying semileptonic decays in flavor physics is to gain a better understanding of hadronic transitions in the nonperturbative region of Quantum Chromodynamics. This involves measuring Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix elements, understanding form factors, and comparing them with theoretical predictions. We report a first study of the semileptonic decay D^{0}→K^{-}π^{0}μ^{+}ν_{μ} by analyzing an e^{+}e^{-} annihilation data sample of 7.

Study of D_{s}^{+}→f_{0}(980)ρ^{+} and ϕπ^{+} Decays through D_{s}^{+}→π^{+}π^{+}π^{-}π^{0}.

We perform the first amplitude analysis of D_{s}^{+}→π^{+}π^{+}π^{-}π^{0} decays based on data samples of electron-positron collisions recorded with the BESIII detector at center-of-mass energies between 4.128 and 4.226 GeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 7.

Topological Design of Highly Conductive Weakly Solvating Electrolytes for Ultrastable Sodium Metal Batteries Operating at -60 °C and Below.

Weakly solvating electrolytes (WSE) can favor reversible Na batteries at -40 °C for some extreme applications because of the low desolvation energy. However, it is challenging to enable reversible Na batteries at lower temperatures. Herein, we uncover that the low ionic conductivity of WSE reduces reaction kinetics at -60 °C.

Comparison of thromboelastographic profiles and clinical characteristics in children with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.

Background: This study aimed to compare Thromboelastographic (TEG) profiles and clinical characteristics between severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) pneumonia patients with normal and abnormal TEG parameters.

Methods: The clinical data of 133 children with severe MP pneumonia were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into normal ( = 76) and abnormal ( = 57) TEG groups.

Combined Strategies for Nanodrugs Noninvasively Overcoming the Blood-Brain Barrier and Actively Targeting Glioma Lesions.

Drugs for tumor treatment face various challenges, including poor solubility, poor stability, short blood half-life, nontargeting ability, and strong toxic side effects. Fortunately, nanodrug delivery systems provide excellent solution to these problems. However, nanodrugs for glioma treatment also face some key challenges including overcoming the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and, specifically, accumulation in glioma lesions.