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Hydrogen and renewable fuels were generated using cost-effective and efficient electrocatalysts for water splitting. In this work, a CuO-based photocathode is used for the water splitting to generate hydrogen energy by PVD technique. The XRD analysis reveals the deposition of CuO thin film on ITO substrates, which is monoclinic.

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Early detection of autism spectrum disorder using explainable AI and optimized teaching strategies.

J Neurosci Methods

January 2025

Information and Communication Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea. Electronic address:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by the deficits of social relating, language, object use and understanding, intelligence and learning, and verbal and nonverbal communication. Most of the individuals with ASD have genetic conditions; however, early identification and intervention reduce the use of health services and other diagnostic procedures. The varied nature of ASD is widely acknowledged, with each affected individual displaying distinct traits.

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Garlic stalk waste and arbuscular mycorrhizae mitigate challenges in continuously monocropping eggplant obstacles by modulating physiochemical properties and fungal community structure.

BMC Plant Biol

November 2024

Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550025, China.

Background And Aims: Continuous vegetable production under plastic tunnels faces challenges like soil degradation, increased soil-borne pathogens, and diminished eggplant yield. These factors collectively threaten the long-term sustainability of food security by diminishing the productivity and resilience of agricultural soils. This research examined the use of raw garlic stalk (RGS) waste and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) as a sustainable solution for these issues in eggplant monoculture.

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often referred to as Cauliflower mushroom possess both medicinal and edibility values. In this research work, first time laccase purification and dye colourisation efficacy of 's purified laccase were assessed. Optimal laccase potential was noted after 12 day of incubation with 4 pH of medium at 45 °C.

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Soil remediation for cadmium (Cd) toxicity is essential for successful tobacco cultivation and production. Melatonin application can relieve heavy metal stress and promote plant growth; however, it remains somewhat unclear whether melatonin supplementation can remediate the effects of Cd toxicity on the growth and development of tobacco seedlings. Herein, we evaluated the effect of soil-applied melatonin on Cd accumulation in tobacco seedlings, as well as the responses in growth, physiological and biochemical parameters, and the expression of stress-responsive genes.

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BrainNet: an automated approach for brain stress prediction utilizing electrodermal activity signal with XLNet model.

Front Comput Neurosci

October 2024

Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Brain stress monitoring has emerged as a critical research area for understanding and managing stress and neurological health issues. This burgeoning field aims to provide accurate information and prediction about individuals' stress levels by analyzing behavioral data and physiological signals. To address this emerging problem, this research study proposes an innovative approach that uses an attention mechanism-based XLNet model (called BrainNet) for continuous stress monitoring and stress level prediction.

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The study aimed to isolate, purify and optimise tyrosinase from banana peel waste for industrial use. Tyrosinase was extracted from banana peel using phosphate buffer. Purification initiated with centrifugation followed by ammonium sulphate precipitation.

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Plastics are used widely in almost every field of life, but their synthetic and persistent nature makes them harmful for the environment. The aim of this research was to evaluate the degradation abilities of , , and on microplastics (MPs). MP pieces of 4 ± 1 mm, including polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polystyrene, were incubated with fungal inoculums for 30 days.

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Plant growth regulators improve the yield of white lupin (Lupinus albus) by enhancing the plant morpho-physiological functions and photosynthesis under salt stress.

BMC Plant Biol

October 2024

La Trobe Institute of Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF), Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences, AgriBio, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia.

Background: White lupin (Lupinus albus L.) is a multi-purpose, climate resilient, pulse crop with exceptionally high protein content that makes it a suitable alternative of soybean in livestock feed. Although white lupin grows well on marginal sandy soils, previous studies have reported its sensitivity towards salinity stress.

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Size-dependent optical and electronic properties are unique characteristics of quantum dots (QDs). A significant advantage is the quantum confinement effect that allows their precise tuning to achieve required characteristics and behavior for the targeted applications. Regarding the aforementioned factors, QDs-based sensors have exhibited dramatic potential for the diverse and advanced applications.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by notable challenges in cognitive function, understanding language, recognizing objects, interacting with others, and communicating effectively. Its origins are mainly genetic, and identifying it early and intervening promptly can reduce the necessity for extensive medical treatments and lengthy diagnostic procedures for those impacted by ASD. This research is designed with two types of experimentation for ASD analysis.

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LesionNet: an automated approach for skin lesion classification using SIFT features with customized convolutional neural network.

Front Med (Lausanne)

October 2024

Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Accurate detection of skin lesions through computer-aided diagnosis has emerged as a critical advancement in dermatology, addressing the inefficiencies and errors inherent in manual visual analysis. Despite the promise of automated diagnostic approaches, challenges such as image size variability, hair artifacts, color inconsistencies, ruler markers, low contrast, lesion dimension differences, and gel bubbles must be overcome. Researchers have made significant strides in binary classification problems, particularly in distinguishing melanocytic lesions from normal skin conditions.

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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a staple crop of immense economic importance, especially in the agronomic context of Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. Understanding the effects of various agronomic practices, such as priming techniques, sowing methods, and seed rates, on wheat yield and growth is crucial for optimizing production and ensuring regional food security.

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The Ciprofloxacin (CIP) toxicity and salinity stress in agricultural soils cause risk to environmental and food safety. Consequently, it is essential to devise or use more effective techniques for mitigating salinity and ciprofloxacin-induced stress in soil. This study includes the nZVI-loaded biochar synthesis, integrating the unique characteristics of raw biochar with nZVI.

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Hypoxia stress: plant's sensing, responses, and tolerance mechanisms.

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int

November 2024

Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

Oxygen (O) is an inhibiting factor for plant growth and development in submerged and flooding environments. Plants experience different O concentrations, such as normoxia, hypoxia, and anoxia, which can change over space and time. Plants have evolved various morphological, physiological, and biochemical adaptations to withstand low O stress, many of which have been well investigated.

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Iron (Fe) deficiency in calcareous soils is a significant agricultural challenge, affecting crop productivity and nutritional quality. This study aimed to isolate, characterize, and evaluate Fe solubilizing rhizobacterial isolates from maize rhizosphere in calcareous soils as potential biofertilizers. Forty bacterial isolates coded as SG1, SG2, …, SG40 were isolated and screened for siderophore production, with ten showing significant Fe solubilizing capabilities.

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Hydrogen has enough potential and can be successfully used as an alternative to the conventional fuel. It can be successfully produced from water that is not only a sustainable source but exists everywhere on earth. Additionally, its combustion releases water that is quite safe and environment friendly.

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Several bacterial strains have developed resistance against commercial antibiotics, and interestingly, supramolecular nanomaterials have shown considerable advantages for antibacterial applications. However, the main challenges in adopting nanotechnology for antibacterial studies are random aggregation, compromised toxicity, multi-step preparation approaches, and unclear structure-function properties. Herein, we designed the amphiphilic tripeptide that acts as a reducing and capping agent for silver metal to form silver-peptide colloidal nanohybrids with the mild assistance of UV light (254 nm) through the photochemical reduction method.

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Fimbristylis complanata is an aquatic halophytic sedge that thrives in salt-affected land, marshes, and water channels. Two ecotypes (HR-Rasool headworks ECe 19.45; SH- Sahianwala 47.

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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) can possibly serve as a pervasive source of essential nutrient zinc in agricultural crops in the future. The major environmental concerns with ZnO NPs might be their toxicity and incorrect dosage, which might lead to crop damage and environmental pollution. Interplay between ZnO NPs and () will be of interest, yet little is known about apropos interaction of these two, which will assist in optimizing the dose of ZnO NPs for their commercial use in agriculture.

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This study aims to examine employing ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive components from leaves and apply them in beef patties preservation, as well as antioxidant and inhibitory activities and sensory qualities. The study included studying the chemical content and minerals of the leaves, preparation of aqueous and alcoholic extracts using an ultrasound device, then exploring the extraction yield. The results proved that the extraction yield by ultrasound using ethanol at 80% was the highest, reaching 19.

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The goal of metal-ion battery research is to develop anode materials with high storage capacity. This study explored the potential of 2H phase CrTe, composed of two hexagonally stacked layers, as an optimal anode material for Li/K-ion batteries using Density Functional Theory (DFT). Preliminary analyses revealed that the material possesses thermodynamic, structural, and mechanical stability.

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Synthetic dyes, such as Alizarin Red S, contribute significantly to environmental pollution. This study investigates the biosorption potential of Alhagi maurorum biosorbent for the removal of Alizarin Red S (ARS) from aqueous solutions. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to analyze the biosorbent's adsorption sites.

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Exploring the molecular mechanisms of rice blast resistance and advances in breeding for disease tolerance.

Mol Biol Rep

October 2024

Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.

Rice blast, caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae (syn. Pyricularia oryzae), is a major problem in rice cultivation and ranks among the most severe fungal diseases. Cloning and identifying resistance genes in rice, coupled with a comprehensive examination of the interaction between M.

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