Development of Nutraceutical and Nutritional Design Method for Liposomal Curcumin and Vitamin C Using Microstructural and Elemental Analysis by Yakup Ermurat

“…In this study, a functional nutraceutical and nutritional design method was developed using structural and elemental analysis of prepared liposomal curcumin and liposomal curcumin-vitamin C nanoparticles, utilising scanning electron microscopy. …”
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The influence of surface properties on colour centres in diamond by Anja Sadzak, Anke Krueger

“…Coupled with the possibility of preparing nanoparticles, their excellent biocompatibility and versatile surface chemistry that allows for functionalization and fine-tuning of surface properties, diamonds hosting colour centres have proven to be a versatile and flexible platform for measurements of local properties in a wide range of biological and biochemical systems. …”
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Influence of Precursor Compounds on the Structural and Catalytic Properties of Cobalt-Based Catalysts by M.M. Selim, N.M. Deraz, M. Ramadan

“…The activation energies of the catalytic reaction over the as-prepared catalysts revealed that the different precursor compounds did not modify the energetic nature of the active sites involved in the catalyzed reaction but changed their concentrations.…”
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Magneto-Sensitive Ni/C Adsorbents: Synthesis, Properties and Applications by Mariia V. Galaburda, Viktor M. Bogatyrov, Olena I. Oranska, Jadwiga Skubiszewska Zieba, Vladimir M. Gun'ko, Dariusz Sternik

“…A series of microporous carbons (chars) containing various amounts of magnetic Ni nanoparticles were prepared using a simple procedure. The resorcinol–formaldehyde polymers containing nickel(II) acetate was carbonized to produce chars (labelled as Ni/C-20, Ni/C-35 and Ni/C-50). …”
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Purslane Herb (Portulaca grandiflora) Ointment Antibacterial Potency against Staphylococcus aureus by Agus Purwanto, Antonius Budiawan, Christianto Adhy Nugroho, Christina Indriasari

“…Extract ointment was prepared by mixing the extract with 10, 20, and 30% concentrations into the ointment base. …”
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Experimental observation of nonreciprocal magnonic frequency combs by Kaixin Zhao, Fan Yang, Chenxiao Wang, Zhijian Chen, Jiantao Song, Shuhuan Ma, Zixuan Yue, Weihao Liu, Liaoxin Sun, Jinwei Rao, Bimu Yao, Wei Lu

“…Meanwhile, the dissipative cavity magnonic device is prepared to critical bound states in the continuum (BIC), providing clear nonreciprocity. …”
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Inter-Laboratory Validation of Method to Determine Residual Enrofloxacin in Chicken Meat by Joo Hee Chung, Kun Cho, Seongnyeon Kim, So Hyeon Jeon, Jeoung Hwa Shin, Jueun Lee, Yun Gyong Ahn

“…Based on this proficiency testing by inter-laboratory comparisons, the analytical method including the sample preparation step was proven to be applicable.…”
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Protocol for predicting host-microbe interactions and their downstream effect on host cells using MicrobioLink by Lejla Gul, Anna Julia Elias, Tanvi Tambaku, Marton Olbei, Emily Watters, Balazs Bohar, Dezso Modos, Matthew Madgwick, Tamas Korcsmaros

“…We describe steps for setting up the environment, installing software, and preparing human transcriptomic and bacterial proteomic data. …”
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Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Program by Maria C. Dolce, Judith Haber, Donna Shelley

“…The Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice (OHNEP) program is a national initiative aimed at preparing a nursing workforce with the competencies to prioritize oral disease prevention and health promotion, provide evidence-based oral healthcare in a variety of practice settings, and collaborate in interprofessional teams across the healthcare system. …”
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Building the Clinical Bridge to Advance Education, Research, and Practice Excellence by Marilyn Svejda, Janet Goldberg, Maureen Belden, Kathleen Potempa, Margaret Calarco

“…The clinical model includes clusters of clinical units as the clinical home for four years of a student's education, clinical instruction through team mentorship, clinical immersion, special skills preparation, and student portfolio. The model was examined during a one-year pilot with junior students. …”
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Photoswitching of Site-Selective RNA Scission by Sequential Incorporation of Azobenzene and Acridine Residues in a DNA Oligomer by Akinori Kuzuya, Keita Tanaka, Makoto Komiyama

“…Photoresponsive systems for site-selective RNA scission have been prepared by combining Lu(III) ions with acridine/azobenzene dual-modified DNA. …”
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Microwave Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity of Some Novel Isatin Derivatives by Ayman El-Faham, Wael N. Hozzein, Mohammad A. M. Wadaan, Sherine N. Khattab, Hazem A. Ghabbour, Hoong-Kun Fun, Mohammed Rafiq Siddiqui

“…Three series of isatin derivatives [3-hydrazino, 3-thiosemicarbazino, and 3-imino carboxylic acid derivatives] were synthesized employing microwave irradiation. The prepared compounds were characterized by FT-IR, NMR, elemental analysis, and X-ray crystallography for derivatives 5b. …”
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Pyridinium-based ionic liquids as anti-wear additives for calcium sulfonate greases by Nikita Semenov, Nikolay Pugachev, Anna Peskovets

“…New pyridinium-based ionic liquids bearing long alkyl chains were prepared and evaluated as wear-reducing additives in calcium sulfonate greases. …”
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Generalised versus Regional Odontodysplasia: Diagnosis, Transitional Management, and Long-Term Followup—A Report of 2 Cases by Mostafa Ibrahim Mostafa, Nehad Samir Taha, Mennat Allah Ismail Mehrez

“…Step 2 was crowning without preparation of new vital, erupted, and malformed teeth. …”
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Mutual solubility of ammonium perrhenate in solutions containing ammonium salts by Szymon Orda, Michał Drzazga, Katarzyna Leszczyńska - Sejda, Mateusz Ciszewski, Dorota Kopyto, Alicja Kocur, Marcin Lemanowicz

“…The phase diagrams were prepared for each investigated system. The eutonic point and the solubility isotherms of both tested salts are marked on each phase diagram. …”
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Influence of Sodium Alginate on Hypoglycemic Activity of Metformin Hydrochloride in the Microspheres Obtained by the Spray Drying by Marta Szekalska, Magdalena Wróblewska, Katarzyna Sosnowska, Katarzyna Winnicka

“…Alginate microspheres with metformin hydrochloride were prepared by the spray drying method in order to improve residence time of drug in the stomach. …”
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Facile Low-Temperature Synthesis of Carbon Nanotube/ Nanohybrids with Enhanced Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Activity by Yunlong Xie, Huanhuan Qian, Yijun Zhong, Hangming Guo, Yong Hu

“…Using this process, the as-prepared hybrid structures preserved the good dispersity and uniformity of initial CNTs. …”
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Synthesis and Evaluation of New Phthalazine Urea and Thiourea Derivatives as Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors by Nurcan Berber, Mustafa Arslan, Emre Yavuz, Cigdem Bilen, Nahit Gencer

“…A new series of phthalazine substituted urea and thiourea derivatives were synthesized, and their inhibitory effects on the activity of purified human carbonic anhydrases (hCAs I and II) were evaluated. 2H-Indazolo[2,1-b]phthalazine-trione derivative (1) was prepared with 4-nitrobenzaldehyde, dimedone, and phthalhydrazide in the presence of TFA in DMF, and nitro group was reduced to amine derivative (2) with SnCl2·2H2O. …”
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Synthesis of MnO2 Microfiber with Secondary Nanostructure by Cotton Template by Huan-qin Wang, Ming-bo Zheng, Jin-hua Chen, Guang-bin Ji, Jie-ming Cao

“…Hierarchical MnO2 microfibers were prepared by using cotton as the template and KMnO4 as the precursor via an ultrasonic assistance route. …”
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Mechanical and Structural Properties of Fluorine-Ion-Implanted Boron Suboxide by Ronald Machaka, Bonex W. Mwakikunga, Elayaperumal Manikandan, Trevor E. Derry, Iakovos Sigalas, Mathias Herrmann

“…Results on a systematic study on the effects of ion implantation on the near-surface mechanical and structural properties of boron suboxide (B6O) prepared by uniaxial hot pressing are reviewed. 150 keV fluorine ions at fluences of up to 5.0×1016 ions/cm2 were implanted into the ultrahard ceramic material at room temperature and characterized using Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. …”
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