Investigating the Flexibility of H-ZSM-5 Zeolite Upon Adsorption of Coke Precursors: A Theoretical and Experimental Approach.

The flexibility of the H-ZSM-5 zeolite upon adsorption of selected coke precursors was investigated using both theoretical and experimental approaches. Four structural models with varying active site locations were analyzed through density functional theory (DFT) simulations to determine their responses to different types and quantities of aromatic molecules. Complementary experimental analysis was performed, allowing for a direct comparison with the theoretical findings, using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), nitrogen adsorption (N adsorption), solid-state NMR, and X-ray diffraction (XRD).

Tunable photoluminescence and energy transfer in Dy and Eu co-doped NaCaGd(WO) phosphors for pc-WLED applications.

Elevated temperatures can lead to reabsorption and color drift, compromising the quality of phosphor-converted white light-emitting diode (pc-WLED) devices. To ensure the performance of WLEDs under these conditions, it is essential to develop luminescent materials that maintain stable color. Consequently, there is a pressing need for single-phase white-emitting phosphors with robust chromatic stability.

Strain-dependent structural, electronic, mechanical, optical and thermoelectric properties of SrNBr perovskites for solar cell applications.

Halide perovskites are a class of materials with excellent potential for solar cell applications due to their excellent optical and electronic properties. In this study, strain-dependent physical properties of SrNBr perovskites are investigated and theoretical results are reported here. The structural properties indicate that SrNBr has a cubic structure.

Biointerface engineering of flexible and wearable electronics.

Biointerface sensing is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary field that merges conceptual and practical aspects. Wearable bioelectronics enable efficient interaction and close contact with biological components such as tissues and organs, paving the way for a wide range of medical applications, including personal health monitoring and medical intervention. To be applicable in real-world settings, the patches must be stable and adhere to the skin without causing discomfort or allergies in both wet and dry conditions, as well as other desirable features such as being ultra-soft, thin, flexible, and stretchable.

Polycalmagite Coating Enables Long-Term Alkaline Seawater Oxidation Over NiFe Layered Double Hydroxide.

Renewable energy-powered seawater electrolysis is a green and attractive technique for producing high-purity hydrogen. However, severe chlorideions (Cl) and their derivatives tend to corrode anodic catalysts at ampere-level current densities and hinder the application of seawater-to-H systems. Herein, a polycalmagite (PCM)-coated NiFe layered double hydroxide is presented on Ni foam (NiFe LDH@PCM/NF) that exhibits exceptional stability in alkaline seawater.

The chemistry of halide-based solid electrolytes: unlocking advances in solid-state Li-ion batteries.

Solid-state batteries (SSBs) represent a transformative advancement in electrochemical energy storage, offering exceptional energy density, enhanced safety, and broad operational temperature ranges, making them ideal for next-generation applications. While liquid electrolytes dominate conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their high conductivity and efficient electrode interface wetting, their flammability and volatility pose significant safety risks, particularly in electric vehicles and portable electronics. Solid electrolytes, a cornerstone of SSB technology, offer a promising pathway to enhance LIB energy density and safety.

Natural Compounds from Alhagi maurorum as Potential HCC and HepG2 Inhibitors: An Integrated Study using Pharmacophore Development, Molecular Docking, MD Simulation, and DFT Approaches.

Background: The rise in the frequency of liver cancer all over the world makes it a prominent area of research in the discovery of new drugs or repurposing of existing drugs.

Methods: This article describes the pharmacophore-based structure-activity relationship (3DQSAR) on the secondary metabolites of Alhagi maurorum to inhibit human liver cancer cell lines Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and hepatoma G2 (HepG2) which represents the molecular level understanding for isolated phytochemicals of Alhagi maurorum. The definite features, such as hydrophobic regions, average shape, and active compounds' electrostatic patterns, were mapped to screen phytochemicals.

Predictors of insecticide-treated nets utilization among children under five years in refugee settlements in Uganda: analysis of the 2018-2019 Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey.

Background: Despite significant distribution of insecticide-treated net (ITNs) by the Government of Uganda to refugees, malaria is major cause of mortality and morbidity among children under five years in refugee settlements. This highlights the persistent challenges and complexities surrounding malaria control and prevention efforts in these settings. Studies that focus on the determinants of ITN utilization among children under five years in refugee settlements in Uganda are not available.

Examining the integration of refugees into the national health system in Uganda: an analysis using the policy triangle framework.

Background: Uganda has been confronted with a sustained influx of refugees for decades. This prompted the government to explore opportunities to integrate refugees into local service structures including its national health system. This paper chronicles the history of policies and strategies that have influenced the integration of refugees into the national health system in Uganda and investigates factors that impacted policy evolution and progression.

Longitudinal associations between informal caring, social network, and psychological distress among adolescents and young adults: modelling within-person effects.

Background: Informal caring is associated with mental health deterioration among young people and impacts their help-seeking ability. Social network can provide social support and mitigate the impact of informal care. However, young carers may avoid identification and withdraw from social networks.

Design, implementation and evaluation of value-based payment models: a Delphi study.

Background: This study explores the facilitating and inhibiting factors in the design/development, implementation, and applicability/evaluation of value-based payment models of integrated care. The Delphi technique was used to reach consensus among a panel of (inter)national experts on these factors.

Methods: An expert panel of 15 members participated in a three-round Delphi study.

Personality traits and their relationship with oral health related quality of life among adolescents in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Personality traits are linked with different oral health outcomes. However, personality traits and their associations among children are not fully understood. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between personality traits and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adolescents in Saudi Arabia.

Relapse prevention among Iranian people who smoke through cognitive behavioral intervention: application of Marlatt's model.

Background: Relapse is by far the most likely outcome of any smoking cessation attempt. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral intervention based on Marlatt's model on relapse prevention of people who smoke.

Methods: This interventional study was conducted among 265 people who smoke who referred to smoking cessation centers in Kurdistan province in Iran (intervention group = 129, control group = 136).

Beyond the fever: shotgun metagenomic sequencing of stool unveils pathogenic players in HIV-infected children with non-malarial febrile illness.

Background: Non-malarial febrile illnesses (NMFI) pose significant challenges in HIV-infected children, often leading to severe complications and increased morbidity. While traditional diagnostic approaches focus on specific pathogens, shotgun metagenomic sequencing offers a comprehensive tool to explore the microbial landscape underlying NMFI in this vulnerable population ensuring effective management.

Methods: In this study, we employed shotgun metagenomics to analyse stool samples from HIV-infected children at the Baylor Children's Clinic Uganda presenting with non-malarial febrile illness.

Maytansinoids in cancer therapy: advancements in antibody-drug conjugates and nanotechnology-enhanced drug delivery systems.

Cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally, driving the need for innovative therapies. Among natural compounds, maytansinoids have shown significant promise, contributing to nearly 25% of recently approved anticancer drugs. Despite their potential, early clinical trials faced challenges due to severe side effects, prompting advancements in delivery systems such as antibody-maytansinoid conjugates (AMCs).

The impact of major congenital anomalies on obstetric outcomes in the United Arab Emirates: the Mutaba'ah Study.

Major congenital anomalies (MCAs) are a public health concern. However, studies on obstetric outcomes in pregnancies complicated by MCAs are scarce, emphasizing the need for research to enhance management strategies. This study aimed to investigate the impact of MCAs on fetal presentation and delivery mode in the United Arab Emirates.

Development of a CFD simulation for the analysis of CO separation percentage using novel [emim][CN] ionic liquid solution inside the gas-liquid contactor.

Growing emission of environmentally-hazardous greenhouse pollutants (especially CO) has motivated the researchers to apply gas-liquid membrane contactors as an easy-to-operate and cost-effective technique for increasing their separation efficiency from different sources. In the current decades, ionic liquids (ILs) have shown their potential in the gas separation industry owing to their noteworthy advantages such as great capacity, excellent adjustability and suitable thermal/chemical stability compared to commonly-employed amine absorbents. This investigation aims to analytically/numerically determine the separation yield of CO from CO₂/N gaseous flow using novel -Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium dicyanamide ([emim][CN]) IL inside the gas-liquid contactor.

One pot synthesis of poly m-toluidine incorporated silver and silver oxide nanocomposite as a promising electrode for supercapacitor devices.

The design and fabrication of novel electrodes with strong electrochemical responses are crucial in advanced supercapacitor technology. In this study, a poly(m-toluidine)/silver-silver oxide (PMT/Ag-AgO) nanocomposite was prepared using the photopolymerization method. Various characterization techniques were employed to analyze the prepared nanomaterials.

Hyoid bone-based sex discrimination among Egyptians using a multidetector computed tomography: discriminant function analysis, meta-analysis, and artificial intelligence-assisted study.

The hyoid bone has been identified as sexually dimorphic in various populations. The current study is a forerunner analysis that used three-dimensional multidetector computed tomography (3D MDCT) images of the hyoid bone to examine sexual dimorphism in the Egyptian population. A total of 300 subjects underwent neck CT imaging, with an additional 60 subjects randomly selected for model validation.

Retraction notice to "Bioremediations analysis using multifactorial porous materials derived from tea residue" [Environ. Res. 216P3 (2023) 114634].

This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy).

Integral cross section measurement of the F( γ, n)F reaction for 12-20 MeV bremsstrahlung photons.

F radioactive isotope is widely used in PET imaging for nuclear medicine. Medical linear accelerators producing high-flux bremsstrahlung beams up to 20 MeV are commonly used in radiation therapy. Hence, the production of F through photon-induced channels will reduce many of the intricacies in transportation and handling.

A green impedimetric aptasensor for non-invasive and high-selective detection of tramadol validated by molecular dynamic simulation.

Although the dosage controlling of tramadol (TRA) as a banned deadly drug in human biofluids is medicolegally important a biocompatible method for its high-selective detection with fewer false interferences has been scarcely reported. Herein, a new impedimetric aptasensor is introduced by utilizing the aptamer (Apt) sequence with high affinity to TRA for the first time to non-invasively measure it. An oriented nanolayer of Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) is easily formed on the surface by the electrodeposition technique to high-densely load the Apt and embed the novel aptasensing interface via a user-friendly methodology.