Biosynthesis, characterization of Ag2O nanoparticles for enhancement of antioxidant and photo degradation activities by Tola Jabessa Masho, Meseret Melaku Ayane, Geremew Nigatu Endale, Shemelis Hailu Adula, Yadeta Dugasa Negasa, Bedasa Wagari Likasa, Tahir Safayo Mudda, Gemechisa Kebede Negari, Hika Chernet Amante, Sena Megersa Jida

“…Metal oxide nanoparticles have a significant photo catalytic performance under visible light source confirmed that study supported Ag2O spherical structure, which exhibits enhanced photo catalytic activity and anti-oxidant activities as well as the size of the Ag2O nanoparticles was between 16 nm and 21 nm from the XRD(Scherrer equation),SEM & TEM) imaje software and Photo catalytic activity of Ag2O NPs were assessed against methylene blue (MB) dye degradation under natural sunlight illumination for 60 min. …”
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Адам и Ева как прообраз Нового Адама и Новой Евы (по учению святителя Иринея Лионского, Тертуллиана и святителя Викторина Петавийского). К вопросу о теории рекапитуляции в раннехри... by Nikolay A. Khandoga

“…Developing the theory of recapitulation, Irenaeus of Lyon in his works — «Against heresies» and «Proof of the apostolic sermon» — used the epistles of the apostle Paul and the typological method of interpreting Holy Scripture. …”
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Pacific sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, association with ocean currents and seasonal effects of upwelling using real-time Argos locations by Chelsea E. Clyde-Brockway, Chelsea E. Clyde-Brockway, Samir Harshad Patel, Gabriela Blanco, Samuel J. Friederichk, Stephen Morreale, Frank V. Paladino, Frank V. Paladino

“…During migrating, sailfish exhibited alternating with-current and against-current movements, a pattern that was consistent in both the upwelling and non-upwelling seasons. …”
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Chromosome-level genome sequencing and assembly of the parasitoid wasp Leptopilina myrica by Zhi Dong, Zixuan Xu, Junwei Zhang, Yulong Guo, Qichao Zhang, Lan Pang, Ting Feng, Wenqi Shi, Yifeng Sheng, Jianhua Huang, Jiani Chen

“…Abstract Leptopilina wasps are crucial for biological pest control, particularly against the globally emerging pest Drosophila suzukii. …”
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Theoretical Aspects of Professional Competence of Police Officers from the Tactical and Operative Response Unit by Ye. S. Romanenko

“…The question of the policeman’s professional competence is a central one because nowadays in the communication with the policemen people use technical means of fixation (such as photo-, video-fixation), somebody to protect themselves against the police misconduct, somebody to show policemen “in not the most flattering light”.…”
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Morphometric parameters of pelvic lymph nodes in experimental metastatic prostate cancer by V. V. Astashov, N. G. Kulchenko

“…After the end of the experiment, morphological analysis of the prostate gland and regional (pelvic) lymph nodes in mice of both groups was performed using light microscopy. Statistical processing of the results was carried out using the Statistica 8.0 software package. …”
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A Nanoparticle Comprising the Receptor-Binding Domains of Norovirus and <i>Plasmodium</i> as a Combination Vaccine Candidate by Ming Xia, Pengwei Huang, Frank S. Vago, Wen Jiang, Xi Jiang, Ming Tan

“…Conclusion: These data suggest that the P₂₄-αTSR NP may serve as a combination vaccine against both norovirus and <i>Plasmodium</i> parasites.…”
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Functional nanocrystal as effective contrast agents for dual-mode imaging: Live-cell sonoluminescence and contrast-enhanced echography by V. Vighetto, E. Pascucci, N.M. Percivalle, A. Troia, K.M. Meiburger, M.R.P. van den Broek, T. Segers, V. Cauda

“…Finally, the stimuli-responsive therapeutic applications of ZnO-Lip against tumors is overviewed, aiming to achieve a fully theranostic approach.…”
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A novel approach for unveiling co-occurrence patterns of UV filter mixtures in sunscreens: Prioritization for hazard and risk assessment by Ah-Reum Jo, Ba Reum Kwon, Inae Lee, Jieun Min, Sohyeon Choi, Na-Youn Park, Younglim Kho, Jeongim Park, Ho Kim, Kyungho Choi

“…Combinations of UV filters that provide protection against different types of UV light, e.g., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane (BMDBM) for UVA, and octocrylene (OCT), EHS, or homosalate (HS) for UVB, were also frequently used together, with high lift values. …”
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Host protein PRPS2 interact with the non-structural protein p17 of Avian Reovirus and promote viral replication by Hu Xiaomiao, Zhao Ruihong, Li Wei, Pan Xiaocheng, Dai Yin, Wu Huimin, Wu Yantao, Zhang Chengcheng

“…Overall, this research provides valuable insights into elucidating the function of the p17 protein and sheds light on the pathogenic mechanism involving ARV-induced cellular apoptosis while offering novel perspectives for exploring therapeutic targets against ARV.…”
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Optimizing lipopeptide bioactivity: The impact of non-ionic surfactant dressing by Ágnes Ábrahám, Gergő Gyulai, Judith Mihály, Andrea Horváth, Orsolya Dobay, Zoltán Varga, Éva Kiss, Kata Horváti

“…The solubility and homogeneity of the lipopeptides were significantly increased, and dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements showed the formation of small particles of around 20 nm, which were well reproducible and storable. …”
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Genetic determinants of silver nanoparticle resistance and the impact of gamma irradiation on nanoparticle stability by Amira M. Mahfouz, Walaa A. Eraqi, Hala Nour El Din El Hifnawi, Alaa El Din Shawky, Reham Samir, Mohamed A. Ramadan

“…The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of AgNPs against the tested isolates were evaluated using the agar dilution method. …”
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Report on the Academic Symposium: Youth Quotas − The Answer to Changes in Age Demographics? by Igor Dimitrijoski

“…Generational effects were pitted against age effects in this context. Some experts pointed to alternatives to youth quotas. …”
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The large and central Caligo martia eyespot may reduce fatal attacks by birds: a case study supports the deflection hypothesis in nature by Iserhard, Cristiano Agra, Malta, Shimene, Penz, Carla, Fraga, Brenda Barbon, Costa, Camila Abel, Schwantz, Taiane, Bordin, Kauane Maiara

“…We used four types of paper facsimiles: unmanipulated C. martia (with eyespots, WE), facsimiles with UV enhanced eyespots (UV), camouflaged facsimiles lacking eyespots (CM), and light-coloured facsimiles that were not camouflaged and lacked eyespots (NC). …”
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Properties of new polycationic bacteriochlorin photosensitizers: cytotoxicity and interaction with biofilms by Irina Tiganova, Yulia Zhizhimova, Eteri Tolordava, Elena Makarova, Natalia Shevlyagina, Alexander Barmashov, Maria Baryshnikova, Vladimir Zhukhovitsky, Yulia Romanova

“…Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) is based on using of photosensitizers (PS), which generate reactive oxygen species when exposed to visible or infrared light. Previously, we demonstrated the high efficacy of new polycationic bacteriochlorins as PS against biofilms of Gram-negative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro. …”
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Candidate SNP markers of changes in the expression levels of the human <i>SCN9A</i> gene as a hub gene for pain generation, perception, response and anesthesia by P. A. Dotsenko, K. A. Zolotareva, R. A. Ivanov, I. V. Chadaeva, N. L. Podkolodnyy, V. A. Ivanisenko, P. S. Demenkov, S. A. Lashin, M. P. Ponomarenko

“…It was found that SCN9A as a hub gene for pain generation, perception, pain response and anesthesia is acted on by natural selection against its downregulation, to keep the nervous system highly informed on the status of the organism and the environment.…”
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Asiaticoside Attenuates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Hippocampal CA1 Neuronal Ferroptosis via Activating BDNF/Nrf2/GPX4 Signaling Pathway by Zhou A, Feng HY, Fan CN, Wang J, Yuan ZY, Xu GH, Li CF, Huang WF, Yi LT

“…In addition, asiaticoside suppressed the expression of ferroptosis markers, including ferritin light chain (FLC) and transferrin receptor only in CA1 region. …”
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Optimisation and validation of Plume Chasing for robust and automated NOx and particle vehicle emission measurements by Christina Schmidt, C. David Carslaw, J. Naomi Farren, N. René Gijlswijk, Markus Knoll, E. Norbert Ligterink, Jan Pieter Lollinga, Martin Pechout, Stefan Schmitt, Michal Vojtíšek, Quinn Vroom, Denis Pöhler

“…The derived results were evaluated against on-board SEMS (Smart Emission Measurement System) emission measurements. …”
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Assessment of out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures on essential medicines for acute and chronic illness: a comparative study across regional and socioeconomic groups in India by Ranjit Kumar Dehury, Imteyaz Ahmad, Manas Ranjan Behera, Janmejaya Samal, Varalakshmi Manchana, Jalal Mohammed, Parthsarathi Dehury, Deepanjali Behera, Nafisa Vaz e Desouza, Abhishek Dondapati

“…The prevalence of acute and chronic illnesses was analyzed in light of the share of medicine expenditures to total household expenditures. …”
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CD94-driven in vitro expansion of highly functional adaptive NKG2C+ NKG2A- CD57+ NK cells from CMV+ healthy donors by Chiara Giordano, Simona Carlomagno, Simona Carlomagno, Michela Falco, Claudia Cantoni, Claudia Cantoni, Massimo Vitale, Ignazio Caruana, Johannes Dirks, Alberto Serio, Letizia Muccio, Giulia Bartalucci, Alessandra Bo, Franco Locatelli, Franco Locatelli, Cristina Bottino, Cristina Bottino, Simona Sivori, Simona Sivori, Mariella Della Chiesa, Mariella Della Chiesa

“…They are characterized by CD94/NKG2C expression, a mature CD57+KIR+NKG2A– phenotype, a prolonged lifespan, and remarkable antitumor functions. In light of these features, adaptive NK cells represent suitable candidate to design next-generation therapies, based on their enhanced effector function which could be further boosted by Chimeric Antigen Receptors-engineering, or the combination with cell engagers. …”
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