Relationship Between the Salivary Microbiome and Oral Malodor Metabolites in Older Thai Individuals with Periodontitis and the Cytotoxic Effects of Malodor Compounds on Human Oral Squamous Carcinoma (HSC-4) Cells.

: Halitosis is primarily caused by the activity of oral microorganisms. In this study, we employed metagenomic sequencing and metabolomic approaches to investigate the differences in salivary microbiota and metabolite profiles between individuals with halitosis and periodontitis and healthy controls. Additionally, we expanded the study to examine how oral malodorous compounds interact with human oral squamous carcinoma (HSC-4) cells.

A Study of Reinforced Cement Paste Properties with Woven Fabrics from Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) Bottle Yarn.

This study investigates the reinforcement of cement paste with woven fabrics made from recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) bottle yarn, aiming to enhance its mechanical properties while addressing PET waste. PET bottles were transformed into yarn with a denier of 3,593.8, strength of 91.

Inhibition potential of n-hexadecanoic and oleic acids from edible insects against α-glucosidase, α-amylase, tyrosinase, and acetylcholinesterase: in vitro and in silico studies.

Background: Edible insects are used for consumption and traditional medicine due to their rich bioactive compounds. This study examined the bioactive compounds and inhibitory effects of crude extracts from Bombyx mori and Omphisa fuscidentalis on α-glucosidase, α-amylase, acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and tyrosinase. Fatty acids, including n-hexadecanoic acid and oleic acid, were identified in the extracts and evaluated for their inhibitory potential against the enzymes in vitro and in silico.

Inclusion of Black Soldier Fly Larval Oil in Ruminant Diets Influences Feed Consumption, Nutritional Digestibility, Ruminal Characteristics, and Methane Estimation in Thai-Indigenous Steers.

The objective of this study was to examine the impact of black soldier fly larval oil (BSFO) on feed consumption, nutritional digestibility, ruminal characteristics and methane (CH) estimation in Thai-indigenous steers. Four male Thai native steers (Bos indicus) weighing 383 ± 9.0 kg were used in this investigation.

Determination of the Phytochemical Components, Nutritional Content, Biological Activities, and Cytotoxicity of Ripening Karanda () Fruit Extract for Functional Food Development.

Ripening karanda fruits are a natural source of phytochemicals, which exhibit various biological properties. The present study aimed to determine the types of phytochemicals, biological properties, and cytotoxic and hemolytic effects of ripening karanda fruits. Two mechanical tools were used to collect the phytochemicals under low temperatures during the extraction process.

Enhancement of recycled aggregate concrete properties through the incorporation of nanosilica and natural fibers.

This study introduces an innovative approach to enhancing recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) by incorporating nanosilica (NS) and natural fibers (NF), specifically sisal fiber (SF) and palm fiber (PF). This novel combination aims to overcome the inherent limitations of RAC, such as reduced strength and durability, while promoting sustainability in construction. The research focuses on evaluating the mechanical properties of RAC, including compressive and flexural strengths, through the integration of NS and NF.

Novel electroporation microchip with field constriction enhances transfection efficiency and survival rates of feline embryos.

This study introduces a low-voltage electroporation microchip designed for transfection in cat embryos, featuring real-time impedance monitoring. The microchip uses a field constriction strategy, which localises the electric field to the membrane region in contact with the micro-orifice, enhancing electroporation efficiency while minimising damage. Embryos were positioned on the orifice, and a series of voltage pulses (10, 15, and 20 V) were applied.

Parasiticidal Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Plant Essential Oil Formulations for Controlling Poultry Ectoparasites in Farm Conditions.

Nanoemulsion-based plant essential oil formulations (NEOFs) have shown remarkable parasiticidal properties in laboratory settings, suggesting the potential for practical farm applications. This study investigates the efficacy of NEOFs-comprising clove and cinnamon essential oils (EOs)-in controlling poultry ectoparasites under real farm conditions. We evaluated the impact of NEOFs on ectoparasite populations, egg-laying performance, egg quality, leukocyte profiles in chicken blood, and potential insecticide residues in eggs.

Evaluation of mechanically extracted banana fibers from pseudostem layers: A sustainable textile raw material.

The separation of banana fibers from the pseudostem layers and the properties of two Thai banana cultivars, (Kluai Hom) and L. (Kluai Namwa) were investigated. The pseudostems were divided into three layers: outer (layer 1), middle (layer 2), and inner (layer 3).

Impact of corn shredlage and crabtree-negative yeast on silage quality and rumen fermentation characteristics.

The physical attributes of corn silage are enhanced by shredlage (SHR), while there is a rising interest in boosting its biological performance. This study aimed to assess and compare the impact of both the chopping method and different yeast strains on ensilage quality including the in vitro evaluation of corn silage. Both types of corn, including chopped and shredded, were harvested on the same day from the same field where the same corn hybrid (Suwan 5) was grown.

Bioefficiency of microencapsulated hemp leaf phytonutrient-based extracts to enhance in vitro rumen fermentation and mitigate methane production.

The objective was to assess the supplementation with microencapsulation of hemp leaf extract (mHLE) utilized as a rumen enhancer on in vitro rumen fermentation and to enhance the bioavailability of active compounds for antimicrobial action, particularly in protozoa and methanogen populations. The feed treatments were totally randomized in the experimental design, with different levels of mHLE diet supplemented at 0, 4, 6 and 8% of total DM substrate and added to an R:C ratio of 60:40. During fermentation, gas kinetics production, nutrient degradability, ammonia nitrogen concentration, volatile fatty acid (VFA) profiles, methane production, and the microbial population were measured.

Advantageous effects of rumen-protected phytonutrients from tropical plant extracts on rumen fermentation efficiency and methane mitigation using in vitro fermentation technique.

Objective: Tropical plants are composed of phytonutrients (PTNs) and are utilized for their capacity to manipulate rumen fermentation characteristics and methane production. The aim of this experiment was to determine the impact of microencapsulated phytonutrients-extracted from lemongrass and mangosteen peel (M-LEMANGOS), as well as crude protein levels on nutrient degradability, rumen ecology, microbial population, and methane emission in an in vitro study.

Methods: The treatments were randomly assigned in a 2 × 4 Factorial arrangement in a Completely randomized design.

Multiplex immunochromatographic test strip based on multicolor gold nanoparticles for the simultaneous detection of neomycin, penicillin, and chloramphenicol in food samples.

In this study, we demonstrated an approach for the development of multiplex immunochromatographic test strip (MICS) for neomycin (NEO), penicillin (PEN), and chloramphenicol (CAP) detection using three different-colored gold nanoparticles. The gold nanoparticles: gold nanospheres (red), gold nanostars (blue), and gold nanoflowers (black) were applied as labels for MICS fabrication. The proposed MICS achieved a clearly visible limit of detection with cut-off values of 500, 5, and 0.

At-Line LC-QTOF-ESI-MS/MS Fractionation of Impatiens balsamina Linn. Coupled With a Simple DPPH for Rapid Identification and Guided Isolation of Antioxidant.

Introduction: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and ultraviolet (UV) light are significant factors to impair skin disorders. Impatiens balsamina Linn. (IB), a traditional Chinese and Thai herbal medicine, has long been used to treat skin and nail diseases, potentially due to its radical-scavenging properties.

Codon and Signal Peptide Optimization to Enhance Therapeutic Antibody Production from CHO Cells.

A simple and rapid method for reproducible transient expression experiments to quickly identify the best conditions before the development of a stable CHO cell line is described, using adalimumab as a model antibody. Firstly, the signal peptide (SP) is optimized using different in silico programs, of which those having a D score of more than 0.85 will be selected.

Towards device stability of perovskite solar cells through low-cost alkyl-terminated SFX-based hole transporting materials and carbon electrodes.

Developing cost-effective, high-efficiency, and stable hole transporting materials (HTMs) is crucial for replacing traditional spiro-OMeTAD in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and achieving sustainable solar energy solutions. This work presents two novel air-stable HTMs based on a spiro[fluorene-9,9'-xanthene] (SFX) core functionalized with N-methylcarbazole (XC2-M) and N-hexylcarbazole (XC2-H) rings. These HTMs were synthesized via a straightforward, three-step process with good overall yields (∼40%) and low production costs.

Gamma Irradiation and Exogenous Proline Enhanced the Growth, 2AP Content, and Inhibitory Effects of Selected Bioactive Compounds against α-Glucosidase and α-Amylase in Thai Rice.

Exogenous proline can improve the growth, aroma intensities, and bioactive compounds of rice. This study evaluated the effects of gamma irradiation under proline conditions on the 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP), phenolic, and flavonoid contents of rice. Moreover, the bioactive compounds of gamma-irradiated rice under proline conditions that inhibited α-glucosidase and α-amylase were evaluated by in silico study.

Job stress matters: Understanding how job stress moderates the relationship between person-environment fit and innovative work behavior in the Thai food industry.

This study investigates the impact of person-environment fit and job stress on innovative work behavior within Thailand's food industry. Through a comprehensive survey conducted among supervisors in the food industry, validated scales were utilized to measure person-environment fit, job stress, and innovative work behavior while controlling demographic variables. Employing hierarchical regression analysis and moderation analysis, the study examines the direct and moderating effects of person-environment fit and job stress on innovative work behavior.

Dual-color immunochromatographic test strip for simultaneous sensitive detection of malachite green and leucomalachite green residues in fish and shrimp meat samples.

A sensitive dual immunochromatographic test strip (dual-ICTS) was developed to detect malachite green (MG) and its metabolite, leucomalachite green (LMG), using two types of gold nanoparticles: round-shaped (red) and star-shaped (blue). The detection limits were determined to be 0.221 μg L for MG and 0.

Anti-Melanogenic Potential of Malabar Spinach () in Human Melanoma Cells with Oxidative Stress Suppression and Anti-Inflammatory Activities.

has been used in Thai remedies to treat skin disorders, but scientific evidence supporting its efficacy is currently limited. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of extracts on melanin production using melanoma cells, as well as their impact on oxidative stress and inflammation in keratinocytes. The results demonstrate that extracts inhibited melanin content and cellular tyrosinase activity in 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine (IBMX)-induced melanoma cells by downregulating and the pigmentary genes , , and Interestingly, the regulator gene was inhibited by both the 50% and 95% ethanolic extracts of with levels of 0.

Optimizations of Liquid Phase Deposition Processes for Enhanced Photoelectrocatalytic Activities of Tungsten Oxide Thin Films.

This study focuses on the preparation of tungsten oxide (WO) as the photoanode for water oxidations by the liquid phase deposition (LPD) technique and its optimizations to improve the photoelectrochemical performance. The alternative precursor large stock solution process was achieved to simplify the LPD process for WO thin film preparation. The effect of boric acid in the precursor solutions on the physicochemical properties of the deposited WO thin films was investigated.

The use of microencapsulated banana flower powder pellet on in vitro ruminal fermentation, digestibility, microbial diversity, and methane production.

Ruminant animals constitute major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and play an important part in sustainable agricultural systems. A bioactive compound (BC) with antibacterial properties was utilized to inhibit rumen methanogens and decrease ruminant methane emissions. The bio efficacy of ruminant nutrition was frequently employed using a new technology through microencapsulation technique to produce stable products.

Two new species and a new record of the ant genus Smith, 1853 (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Myrmicinae) from Thailand.

Smith, 1853 is distributed in the Old World tropics, from Africa, Asia, New Guinea to Australia. There are four species (Guérin-Méneville, 1844), Smith, 1857, Emery, 1889, and Smith, 1857 previously recorded from Thailand. In the present paper, two new species of the genus, Yodprasit & Jaitrong, and Yodprasit & Jaitrong, , are described based on the worker caste.

Enhanced biofuel production from Sacha Inchi wastes: Optimizing pyrolysis for higher yield and improved fuel properties.

Sacha inchi waste consists of residues (SR) and shells (SS) that are processed into liquid fuel using a traditional pyrolysis process. Pyrolysis was performed at a constant heating rate of 20 °C/min and nitrogen flow rate of 100 mL/min. Before the process took place, a preliminary TGA analysis was performed and the results revealed that the appropriate pyrolysis temperature and time allowed a variation of 250-450 °C and 10-50 min, respectively.

Seismic hazard analysis and financial impact assessment of railway infrastructure in the US West Coast: A machine learning approach.

This research examines the seismic hazard impact on railway infrastructure along the U.S. West Coast (Washington, Oregon and California), using machine learning to explore how measures of seismic hazard such as fault density, earthquake frequency, and ground shaking relate to railway infrastructure accidents.