Anticancer Potential of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Extract of Nepeta deflersiana against Human Cervical Cancer Cells (HeLA) by Ebtesam S. Al-Sheddi, Nida N. Farshori, Mai M. Al-Oqail, Shaza M. Al-Massarani, Quaiser Saquib, Rizwan Wahab, Javed Musarrat, Abdulaziz A. Al-Khedhairy, Maqsood A. Siddiqui

“…The prepared AgNPs (ND-AgNPs) were examined by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Color, Structure, and Thermal Stability of Alginate Films with Raspberry and/or Black Currant Seed Oils by Jolanta Kowalonek, Bogna Łukomska, Aleksandra Szydłowska-Czerniak

“…In this study, biodegradable and active films based on sodium alginate incorporated with different concentrations of oils (25% and 50%) from fruit seeds were developed for potential applications in food packaging. The ultraviolet and visible (UV-VIS) spectra of raspberry seed oil (RSO) and black currant seed oil (BCSO) indicated differences in bioactive compounds, such as tocopherols, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, chlorophyll, and oxidative status (amounts of dienes, trienes, and tetraenes) of active components added to alginate films. …”
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Development of HfO₂-Based Solar-Blind SAW UV-C Sensor for Corona Discharge Detection Application by Hyunho Lee, Faisal Nawaz, Eeunsun Shim, Jinjae Lee, Cheol Choi, Keekeun Lee

“…This study presents a novel surface acoustic wave (SAW)-based solar-blind ultraviolet-C (UV-C) corona sensor, marking the first reported use of HfO₂ as a sensing material for UV-C corona sensing. …”
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The Thermosphere Is a Drag: The 2022 Starlink Incident and the Threat of Geomagnetic Storms to Low Earth Orbit Space Operations by T. E. Berger, M. Dominique, G. Lucas, M. Pilinski, V. Ray, R. Sewell, E. K. Sutton, J. P. Thayer, E. Thiemann

“…We use empirical model (NRLMSIS, JB08, and HASDM) outputs as well as solar extreme ultraviolet occultation and high‐fidelity accelerometer data to show that thermospheric density was at least 20%–30% higher at 210 km relative to the 9 days prior to the launch due to consecutive geomagnetic storms related to solar eruptions from NOAA AR12936 on 29 January 2022. …”
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Does total column ozone change during a solar eclipse? by G. H. Bernhard, G. T. Janson, S. Simpson, R. R. Cordero, R. R. Cordero, E. I. Sepúlveda Araya, J. Jorquera, J. A. Rayas, R. N. Lind

“…Here, we try to resolve these contradictions by measuring short-term variations (of seconds to minutes) in TCO using “global” (Sun and sky) and direct-Sun observations in the ultraviolet (UV) range with filter radiometers (GUVis-3511 and Microtops II^®). …”
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Structural, Optical, and Electrical Characterization of β-Ga2O3 Thin Films Grown by Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy Suitable for UV Sensing by Abraham Arias, Nicola Nedev, Susmita Ghose, Juan Salvador Rojas-Ramirez, David Mateos, Mario Curiel Alvarez, Oscar Pérez, Mariel Suárez, Benjamin Valdez-Salas, Ravi Droopad

“…The optical and electrical measurements showed that the grown thin films of β-Ga2O3 are excellent candidates for deep-ultraviolet detection and sensing.…”
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Structural Characterization of B-DNA d(CGTGAATTCACG)₂ in Complex with the Specific Minor Groove Binding Fluorescent Marker Hoechst 33342 by Hristina Sbirkova-Dimitrova, Rusi Rusew, Hristo Gerginov, Annie Heroux, Boris L. Shivachev

“…DAPI and Hoechst 33342 are fluorescent dyes that bind to the minor groove of DNA, fluorescing brightly in the blue region with an emission maximum at approximately 461 nm when excited by ultraviolet light (~350 nm). This work focuses on the binding interactions of Hoechst 33342 with the specific DNA sequence d(CGTGAATTCACG)₂. …”
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Inkjet printing of metal oxide coatings for enhanced photovoltaic soiling environmental applications by E. Fares, B. Aissa, R.J. Isaifan

“…Accordingly, this study aimed to synthesize aluminum, zinc, titanium, and tin oxides using mixed-based and nanoparticle-based precursors through inkjet printing techniques and investigate their potential in anti-soiling applications for PV panels.Methods: Four metal oxides, namely, aluminum, zinc, titanium, and tin oxides, were synthesized and deposited using the inkjet printing technique for anti-soiling application. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and contact angle measurements were performed to characterize these thin films.Finding: The optical transmittance of the substrate using the nanoparticle ink revealed better optical properties than that using the mixed-based ink. …”
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Primary multiple cancer in practice of urological oncologist by M. D. Ter-Ovanesov, D. M. Yagudaev, A. A. Gritskevich, E. V. Anikanova, K. I. Medvedev

“…Exogenous factors are represented by lifestyle and environmental factors such as smoking and alcohol, low physical activity, as well as prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation and industrial pollution. Iatrogenic factors, including radiation therapy and chemotherapy, can also increase the risk of developing PMMs.This article represents a clinical case of a patient born in 1942, in whom, during 11 years of follow-up care, primary multiple synchronous metachronous cancers of 5 localizations and 4 histological types were verified and treated. …”
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Memristors Based on Ni(II)‐tetraaza[14]annulene Complexes: Toward an Unconventional Resistive Switching Mechanism by Andrzej Sławek, Lulu Alluhaibi, Ewelina Kowalewska, Gisya Abdi, Tomasz Mazur, Agnieszka Podborska, Krzysztof Mech, Marianna Marciszko‐Wiąckowska, Alexey Maximenko, Konrad Szaciłowski

“…An in‐depth spectroscopic characterization of the Ni complex is performed, using radiation from infrared, through visible and ultraviolet, to tender X‐rays. Operando X‐ray fluorescence spectroscopy is used to monitor redox and structural changes upon the polarization of the studied memristor with the external electric field. …”
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Investigation of 4-Nitro-N, N-diphenylaniline as a chemical tracer under high pressure high temperature reservoir conditions for enhanced oil recovery applications by Subhadip Maiti, Nishant Kumar Choudhary, Kiran R. Gore, Sandeep D. Kulkarni

“…The purity of the synthesised N-TPA was first confirmed to be greater than 98% based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis. Ultraviolet (UV) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) techniques were established to measure the ppm-level concentrations of 4-FBA and N-TPA in the standard brine solutions. …”
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Molecular Network Associated with MITF in Skin Melanoma Development and Progression by Ichiro Yajima, Mayuko Y. Kumasaka, Nguyen Dinh Thang, Yuji Goto, Kozue Takeda, Machiko Iida, Nobutaka Ohgami, Haruka Tamura, Osamu Yamanoshita, Yoshiyuki Kawamoto, Keiko Furukawa, Masashi Kato

“…Melanoma development is initially triggered by environmental factors including ultraviolet (UV) light, and then genetic/epigenetic alterations occur in skin melanocytes. …”
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Treatment of Yellow Phosphorus Slag and Reuse of It as an Absorbent of Chromium (VI) Ions and Methylene Blue by Van Hai Nguyen, Van Chien Nguyen, Thuy Chinh Nguyen, Do Mai Trang Tran, Thi Thu Trang Nguyen, Quoc Trung Vu, Duy Trinh Nguyen, Hoang Thai

“…The adsorption parameters of chromium (VI) ion and methylene blue (MB) by treated YPS particles were recognized by the ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrometer. The effects of temperature, pH solution, and initial concentration of absorbed substances on the adsorption ability were investigated. …”
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of the bZIP family in the Mangrove Plant Kandelia obovata and its role in response to stress by Yuchong Yi, Yuting Qiu, Hongyao Hu, Dandan Qin, Hechen Huang, Taiping Chen, Wenqi Zha, Yingjia Shen

“…The mangrove plant Kandelia obovata, native to subtropical and tropical coastal intertidal zones, has evolved various adaptive mechanisms to cope with unstable muddy substrates, tidal fluctuations, saltwater intrusion, and intense ultraviolet radiation. This study aims to provide a comprehensive characterization of the bZIP gene family in K. obovata and investigate its functional roles in response to environmental stresses. …”
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Exploring green synthesis of parietin-mediated silver nanoparticles using γ-ray induced Xanthoria parietina foliose extracts for antibacterial potential by Sikander Ali, Alisha Moazzam, Saima Shahzad Mirza, Majid Mahmood, Sibtain Ahmed, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Gildardo Rivera, Akhtar Rasool Asif, Muhammad Arshad, Mirza Imran Shahzad, Kaynat William, Sundas Sharif

“…Visual observations and ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) spectra demonstrated that the Ag precursor’s treatment changed the color of fresh methanolic extract to greenish-brown. …”
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Encapsulation of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) using self-assembling food-derived proteins for efficient biological functions by Yumeng Liu, Kaixin Cao, Tong Li, Delun Mu, Naiqi Zhang, Ying Wang, Rina Wu, Junrui Wu

“…The results showed that micelles provided spatial stability and improved solubility, and stability against thermal and ultraviolet (UV) light for DHA. The uptake of DHA from M (DHA), β (DHA), O (DHA), and S (DHA) was 3.27-, 3.91-, 2.7-, and 3.95-fold higher, respectively, than that of DHA by Caco-2 cells. …”
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Dual role of Cathepsin S in cutaneous melanoma: insights from mendelian randomization and bioinformatics analysis by Linsa Zhou, Qiang Zhou, Qian Guo, Peng Lai, Chen Rui, Wanqing Li, Xuemei Chen, Yue Zhuo, Xiaoping Zhong, Sen Lin

“…Abstract Background Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is strongly associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which contributes to the transformation of melanocytes into melanoma by inducing specific DNA damage. …”
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Applications of ultrafast nano-spectroscopy and nano-imaging with tip-based microscopy by Zhichen Zhao, Vasily Kravtsov, Zerui Wang, Zhou Zhou, Linyuan Dou, Di Huang, Zhanshan Wang, Xinbin Cheng, Markus B. Raschke, Tao Jiang

“…This review focuses on the working principles and state-of-the-art development of ultrafast tip-enhanced and near-field microscopy, integrating diverse optical pump-probe methods across the terahertz (THz) to ultraviolet (UV) spectral ranges. It highlights their utility in examining a broad range of materials, including two-dimensional (2D), organic molecular, and hybrid materials. …”
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Green Synthesis of Antibacterial CuO Nanoparticles Based on the Synergy Between <i>Cornu aspersum</i> Snail Mucus and Ascorbic Acid by Maria Todorova, Angelina Kosateva, Ventsislava Petrova, Bogdan Ranguelov, Stela Atanasova-Vladimirova, Georgi Avdeev, Ivanka Stoycheva, Emiliya Pisareva, Anna Tomova, Lyudmila Velkova, Aleksandar Dolashki, Pavlina Dolashka

“…Using two reducing agents has several advantages, such as forming spherical nanoparticles with a diameter of about 150 nm and reducing the formation time of CuONPs-Muc to 3 h. Analyses by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) show the formation of CuONPs-Muc, composed of a mixture of copper and copper oxide. …”
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Towards targeted cancer therapy: Synthesis, characterization, and biological activity of a new Cu(II)-ibuprofen-2,2′-dipyridylamine metal complex by Luís P.G. Monteiro, A. Gomes, C. Silva, Ricardo F. Mendes, Filipe A. Almeida Paz, Dmitry Chernyshov, J. Rocha, F. Martel, T.M. Santos, B.J.M. Leite Ferreira

“…The coordination compound was characterised by elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, and ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry. Additionally, the crystal structure of the copper metal complex was elucidated using single-crystal X-ray diffraction with synchrotron radiation. …”
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