Evaluation of pollution potential in swine manure across growth stages: Impact of dietary nutrients and management strategies.

Regulation of dietary nutrient fractions to control the release of labile manure pollutants in swine production remains a challenge. Feeding trials were conducted to assess the impact of dietary nutrient fractions on labile manure composition and pollution potential in pigs at different growth stages. The pigs were selected based on age (weaning = 60 days, feeding = 100 days, and finishing = 160 days), health, and average body weight (23.

Bernoulli polynomials for a new subclass of Te-univalent functions.

This paper introduces a novel subclass, denoted as , of Te-univalent functions utilizing Bernoulli polynomials. The study investigates this subclass, establishing initial coefficient bounds for , , and the Fekete-Szegö inequality, namely , are derived for this class. Additionally, several corollaries are provided to further elucidate the implications of the findings.

Agrowaste-carbon and carbon-based nanocomposites for endocrine disruptive cationic dyes removal: A critical review.

Dyes are considered to be pollutants that pose a considerable worldwide health risk, as they have been discovered as agents that affect the endocrine system. Adsorption is the most commonly used method for removing different substances since it is sustainable, flexible, affordable, and easy to use. Researchers have investigated the usage of agro-waste-based adsorbents that are ecologically friendly for the process of adsorption.

Physical field-assisted deep eutectic solvent processing: A green and water-saving extraction and separation technology.

Extraction of organic and bioactive compounds from plant materials with the traditional organic solvents aided by water or oil bath heating is not sustainable, because it consumes a lot of energy, time, water/oil, solvents, and results in lower yield. This review discusses deep eutectic solvent (DES) as a green solvent, physical field technology (PFT) as a water-saving and green technology, and how the coupling of PFT (ultrasound [US], microwave [MW], infrared [IR]) to DES will improve the yield and quality of protein, polysaccharides, polyphenols, pectin, and terpenoids extracted from plant materials. Ultrasonication increases DES extraction efficiency via cavitation dislodgement and pores creation.

Mobile app review analysis for crowdsourcing of software requirements: a mapping study of automated and semi-automated tools.

Mobile app reviews are valuable for gaining user feedback on features, usability, and areas for improvement. Analyzing these reviews manually is difficult due to volume and structure, leading to the need for automated techniques. This mapping study categorizes existing approaches for automated and semi-automated tools by analyzing 180 primary studies.

Machining performance, economic and environmental analyses and multi-criteria optimization of electric discharge machining for SS310 alloy.

With the expansion of the manufacturing sector, it has become crucial to incorporate sustainable production methods in order to remain competitive in the market. This study focuses on addressing the needs of the manufacturing industry by conducting a sustainability analysis of electric discharge machining for SS310 alloy. The analysis explores the impact of various electrode materials, for instance, copper and brass, as well as different machining variables, including discharge current (I = 4-12 A), spark gap (SG = 6-12 mu), pulse duration (Pon = 15-45 μs), and duty cycle (DC = 75-85%) using Taguchi method.

Co-Administration of a Plantain-Based Diet and Quercetin Modulates Atrazine-Induced Testicular Dysfunction in Rats via Testicular Steroidogenesis and Redox-Inflammatory Processes.

Plantain has been reported to enhance testicular function indices, however, the mechanism remains unknown. The present study investigated the action mechanisms of a plantain-based diet in the treatment of rat testicular dysfunction caused by exposure to atrazine (ATZ). The rats were grouped into 10 groups (5 rats each); control group, 50% plantain-based diet (50% PBD), 25% PBD, 12.

Nitrogen use efficiency of open-pollinated maize cultivars and topcrosses under low nitrogen soil.

The study was conducted to evaluate the nitrogen utilization efficiency (NUE) of open-pollinated maize cultivars under low nitrogen soil conditions. It took place at the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority in Ilorin, Nigeria, during the 2019 and 2020 cropping seasons. The nitrogen treatments (0, 45, and 90 kg N ha⁻) were assigned as the main plots, while the genotypes were designated as sub-plots in a split-plot design.

Network Pharmacology, Molecular Dynamics and In Vitro Assessments of Indigenous Herbal Formulations for Alzheimer's Therapy.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-associated neurodegenerative condition marked by amyloid plaques, synaptic dysfunction, and neuronal loss. Besides conventional medical care, herbal therapies, both raw and refined, have attracted researchers for their potential therapeutic effects. As a proof-of-concept, our study combined HPLC-DAD analysis of bioactive constituents, network pharmacology, molecular dynamics (MD), molecular docking, post-MD analysis, and experimental verification to investigate the mechanisms of crude drug formulations as a therapeutic strategy for AD.

Global Research Trends and Recent Advances in Medicinal Plant-Synthesized Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatment.

Worldwide, cancer ranks among the foremost contributors to mortality despite recent medical progress. Alternative approaches in controlling various forms of cancer are being highly explored by researchers. This study provides the global research trends in the utilization of medicinal plant-synthesized nanoparticles for cancer treatment over the span of 18 years using scientometric analysis.

Beta vulgaris L. beetroot protects against iron-induced liver injury by restoring antioxidant pathways and regulating cellular functions.

Beta vulgaris L. is a root vegetable that is consumed mainly as a food additive. This study aimed to describe the protective effect of B.

Antimicrobial potential of Hippocratea Indica Willd. Acetone Leaf fractions against Salmonella Typhi: an in vitro and in silico study.

Salmonella Typhi is a major global concern in many low- and middle-income countries. In addition, the emergence and persistence of drug resistant strains has increased the impact of this disease. Plant metabolites have been explored traditionally and scientifically as antimicrobial agents.

Energy metabolism and spermatogenesis.

Infertility has become a significant health burden around the globe as it is believed that 15 % of married couples struggle with infertility, with half of the problem accrued to the male. The issue of male infertility could be traced to insufficient or absence of spermatozoa. Glucose metabolism is essential for continued spermatogenesis and for the reproductive potential of sperm cells.

Changes in flavor profile of vegetable seasonings by innovative drying technologies: A review.

Seasonings like garlic, ginger, and scallion provide spicy and masking flavor or aroma in vegetables. However, the method or technique used for drying these spices can affect the flavor profile. Therefore, this review focuses on vegetable seasonings like ginger, garlic, and scallion, the characteristic flavor of fresh and dehydrated vegetable seasoning, and how drying methods (freeze-drying [FD], convective hot air drying [HAD], infrared drying, microwave drying [MW]), and other recent dryers (swirling fluidized bed [SFB], pulsed-vacuum dryer, relative humidity-convective dryer, etc.

Synergistic effect of drying methods and ultrasonication on natural deep eutectic solvent extraction of phytochemicals from African spinach (Amaranthus hybridus) stem.

The study evaluated the combined effects of drying methods (air drying [AD], hot AD [HAD], microwave drying [MD], and freeze-drying [FD]) and ultrasonication parameters (sonication temperature [STemp]: 40, 50, and 60°C) and heating time (STime: 60 and 120 min) on natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) extraction of phytochemicals from Amaranthus hybridus stem. Increasing the STemp increased the extraction yield (ECY) of the phytochemicals for all drying methods but increase in the heating time reduced the ECY slightly. MD combined with 60°C ST showed the highest ECY (53%), whereas HAD combined with 40°C ST had the lowest ECY (18%).

A review on rebaudioside M: The next generation steviol glycoside and noncaloric sweetener.

So far, the use of artificial low-calorie sweeteners, like sucralose, saccharin, and so on, to replace the conventional-based sugars has not succeeded due to the long-term adverse health effects, for example, hypertension, and not well-known safety stand. In this review, we discussed the next generation SvGl (rebaudioside M [Reb M]), their biosynthetic pathway in plant, high-yield production via microbial fermentation and enzyme engineering, physicochemical properties, taste modification, kinetic metabolism, application in food and beverages, safety and toxicological evaluation, regulation and dosage recommendation, and health benefits. In stevia, the biosynthesis of stevia glycosides, especially Reb M, is derived from the bifurcation of the pathway leading to gibberellin, followed by subsequent enzymatic modification of rubusoside.

Identifying and resolving conflict in mobile application features through contradictory feedback analysis.

As mobile applications proliferate and user feedback becomes abundant, the task of identifying and resolving conflicts among application features is crucial for delivering satisfactory user experiences. This research, motivated to align application development with user preferences, introduces a novel methodology that leverages advanced Natural Language Processing techniques. The paper showcases the use of sentiment analysis using RoBERTa, topic modeling with Non-negative matrix factorization (NMF), and semantic similarity measures from Sentence-BERT.

Application of non-ionic liquids-based modified dielectrics during electric discharge machining (EDM) of Ti6Al4V alloy to enhance machining efficiency and process optimization.

The non-conventional manufacturing technologies are notorious when it comes to productivity and processing time in production-related industries. However, the aerospace and other high-end sectors enjoy another quality matrix of these processes and compromise on the processing time. For instance, the machinability of hard-to-cut materials such as Ti6Al4V aerospace alloy for micro-impressions is challenging and commonly carried out through non-conventional processes.

Occupational stressors experienced by healthcare professionals in the course of the COVID-19 crisis.

The novel coronavirus has significantly impacted healthcare systems worldwide, exposing healthcare professionals (HCPs) to work-related stressors to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2. This study aimed to assess the occupational stress of HCPs in Lagos State, Nigeria, using a qualitative approach. The study involved nine HCPs from various departments, including doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory technicians.

Levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon in the soil around typical automobile repair workshops in Nigeria.

Background: This study determined the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the soil around typical automobile repair workshops in Nigeria. Risk assessment associated with human contact with the soil was carried out using hazard quotient (HQ) and incremental life cancer risk (ILCR) from human unconscious ingestion and dermal contact with the soil.

Methods: Soil samples were obtained at different automobile workshops in Ado-Ekiti, Western Nigeria.