Explainable artificial intelligence with UNet based segmentation and Bayesian machine learning for classification of brain tumors using MRI images.

Detecting brain tumours (BT) early improves treatment possibilities and increases patient survival rates. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning offers more comprehensive information, such as better contrast and clarity, than any alternative scanning process. Manually separating BTs from several MRI images gathered in medical practice for cancer analysis is challenging and time-consuming.

Harnessing Bioluminescence: A Comprehensive Review of In Vivo Imaging for Disease Monitoring and Therapeutic Intervention.

The technique of using naturally occurring light-emitting reactants (photoproteins and luciferases] that have been extracted from a wide range of animals is known as bioluminescence imaging, or BLI. This imaging offers important details on the location and functional state of regenerative cells inserted into various disease-modeling animals. Reports on gene expression patterns, cell motions, and even the actions of individual biomolecules in whole tissues and live animals have all been made possible by bioluminescence.

Teff (Eragrostis tef) phytochemicals: Isolation, identification, and assessment of allelopathic and antimicrobial potential for pollution control and environmental sustainability.

Setaria pumila (SP) and latuca sativa are the prominent teff (Eragrostis tef) weeds negatively impacting yield. The allelopathic (weed-suppressing) effects of ten teff varieties were examined for plant growth inhibitory effects, as well as for antagonism against certain major plant infections caused by bacteria and their subsequent antioxidant properties. The in vitro germination and antimicrobial assays were carried out in controlled laboratory settings.

Additions to the taxonomy of the genus Ophionea Klug, 1821 (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Lebiinae) and a new species from India.

A new ground beetle species Ophionea vvrei sp. nov. is described from South India, with revised key to the species of the genus Ophionea, revised descriptions of O.

Sustainable strategy of biowaste into graphene-based zinc oxide nanocomposite using green nanotechnology for topical applications.

Metal-based nanoparticles have been extensively researched for their distinctive characteristics. Among them, zinc oxide nanoparticles have numerous applications in the field of biomedicine. The phytoextract of Ixora coccinea flowers was used in the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles replacing the use of harmful reducing chemicals.

Analyzing the impact of the new educational policy 2020: A comprehensive review of India's educational reforms.

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) marks a significant milestone in India's education system, aiming to transform the country's educational landscape. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of NEP 2020, exploring its alignment with global educational trends, emphasis on competency-based progression, and potential impact on student learning outcomes, teacher training, and educational infrastructure. The policy's scientific significance lies in its potential to promote equity, quality, and innovation in Indian education, addressing longstanding challenges and preparing students for the demands of the 21st century.

Biofilm suppression of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by bio-engineered silver nanoparticles from Hellenia speciosa rhizome extract.

Bacterial biofilm, a persistent issue in healthcare equipment and typical infections, is exacerbated by the pathogenesis and antibiotic tolerance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This bacterium remains a significant concern in the global healthcare sector. Silver nanoparticles, with their potent antibacterial properties, have emerged as a promising solution.

Exploring the potential of diosgenin as a promising antitumor agent through comprehensive spectroscopic characterization, solvent-solute interactions, topological properties, Hirshfeld surface, and molecular docking interactions with 2NZT and 2I1V proteins.

This study characterizes the steroidal saponin diosgenin by theoretical and experimental spectroscopic techniques. Theoretical simulations were performed using the DFT/B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) basis set to simulate spectroscopic, structural and other properties. Optimized geometries from simulations and experiments showed strong agreement, with R value of 0.

Methanol Extract of (Lam.) Ding Hou Leaves Inhibits Carrageenan- and Formalin-Induced Paw Edema in Mice.

Inflammation is a physiological condition that when unattended causes serious health concerns over the long term. Several phytocompounds have emerged as promising sources of anti-inflammatory agents. is a traditional medicine for inflammatory and toxicity insults; however, this has not been scientifically confirmed.

Toxicity optimization of green zinc oxide quantum dots in zebrafish using Box-Behnken design: a novel approach for safer nanoparticle synthesis.

Zinc oxide quantum dots, also known as ZnO QDs, are highly desirable due to their numerous favorable characteristics, such as their beneficial photoluminescence, solubility in water, along with sunlight absorption. They are well-suited for use in biomedical applications, drugs, and bioimaging. However, study on the toxicology of these QDs is needed before they can be used in humans.

Time-Dependent Hydrothermal Synthesis of LaO NPs for Effective Catalytic Activity of Ionic Dye.

Lanthanum oxide was successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method by varying the reaction time such as 6, 12, and 24 h. In XRD, study confirms the presence of a hexagonal structure, and the phase remains the same at different times; the main goal is to assess the average crystallite size of prepared LaO nanoparticles, which was found in the range of 6 to 8 nm. An interesting observation from the XRD data was the apparent increase in crystalline nature as the synthesis time was extended.

Virgin coconut oil mitigates ageing-associated oxidative stress and dyslipidaemia in male Wistar rats.

Background And Aim: Ageing often leads to the deterioration of physiological functions, including a decline in antioxidant defences, which can result in various health complications. Exogenous antioxidants have been recognised for their potential to alleviate these age-related health complications. Virgin coconut oil (VCO), known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-lipidemic efficacies, has gained recognition as a functional food with promising benefits.

Effect of Graphite Nanoadditives on the Behavior of a Diesel Engine Fueled with Pyrolysis Fuel Recovered from Used Plastics.

Plastic waste accumulation is a significant threat to the environment and humans. Pyrolysis is a promising method for recycling plastic waste since all of the yields are useful, reducing the associated environmental risks of plastic waste. Energy recovery from used plastic waste can help restore ecosystems by utilizing waste as fuel while addressing the environmental problem of plastic disposal.

Visible-light enhanced tetracycline degradation via SnO/TiO-Ni@rGO ternary heterostructures.

This study explores the synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic performance of a SnO/TiO-Ni@rGO nanocomposite for tetracycline (TC) degradation under visible light irradiation. The nanocomposite was precisely designed to enhance structural stability, charge transfer efficiency, and catalytic activity. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the structural integrity of the SnO/TiO-Ni@rGO composite, demonstrating excellent reusability and resistance to photo-corrosion after multiple cycles.

Fabrication of one-dimensional Zn-doped BiS nanorods for photodiode applications.

In this research, the impact of the different zinc (Zn) concentrations on the physical and optoelectronic properties of BiS nanorods as self-powered and photodiode applications was investigated. The performance of P-N junction photodiodes has been for decades since they are crucial in energy applications. The structure, degree of crystallinity, and shape of Zn-doped BiS nanorods of various doping percentages formed onto the indium tin oxide (ITO) substrates by the dip coating technique are investigated using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and SEM.

Low-tech innovation: biomimetic solid-contact potentiometric sensor for nanomolar-level atrazine detection.

Despite the fact that there are already a number of solid-contact-based ion-selective electrodes designed for atrazine detection, our ground-breaking contribution lies in introducing the first-ever atrazine potentioselectrode, enabling the ultra-sensitive detection of atrazine at nanomolar levels. Solid-contact ion-selective electrodes can offer advantages, such as improved stability, reproducibility, sensitivity, and selectivity compared to their liquid-contact counterparts. Here, a biomimetic potentiometric sensor for Atrazine was developed using economic, light weight, and flexible carbon cloth as solid-contact material.

MOF-Derived Ni/NiO-C Nanocomposites as Bifunctional Electrocatalysts Capable of Driving Both ORR and OER.

Bifunctional electrocatalysts, capable of efficiently driving both the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), are crucial for advancing electrochemical processes. While noble-metal-based catalysts are widely recognized for their role in oxygen processes, current state-of-the-art designs are limited to either ORR or OER activity, presenting a notable research gap. In addressing this challenge, we have developed a novel nanocomposite catalyst derived from a nickel-based metal-organic framework ().

Biofilm inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus by silver nanoparticles derived from Hellenia speciosa rhizome extract.

Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of serious health conditions because of the formation of biofilm, which lowers antibiotic efficacy and enhances infection transmission and tenacious behavior. This bacteria is a major threat to the worldwide healthcare system. Silver nanoparticles have strong antibacterial characteristics and emerged as a possible alternative.