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Sonochemically manganese doped activated carbon from Bauhinia variegata for dual energy application

Activated carbon (AC) remains a foundational electrode material in electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) owing to its high specific surface area, tunable pore structure, and robust charge–discharge cycling. The performance of EDLCs is closely linked to the physicochemic...

Tailoring the structural, photoluminescence, and electrical properties of Ag2O-borotellurite glasses via lanthanum nanoparticles doping for stable cool-white luminescent applications

Absrtract A series of La 2 O 3 -doped glasses were methodically developed to examine their structural, electrical, dielectric, and luminescent properties at room temperature. The results from Raman spectroscopy indicate a reorganisation of the network upon the introduction of La...

Arming the living drugs: nanoengineered bacteria for precision tumor theranostics

Bacteria-mediated tumor therapy exploits the innate ability of anaerobic bacteria to selectively colonize hypoxic tumor regions. However, clinical translation of this approach is hindered by three core challenges: insufficient monotherapy efficacy, the inability to non-invasively...

Tuning electron back-donation to switch reaction pathway in CO2 hydrogenation

CO2 hydrogenation over earth-abundant Ni catalysts is attractive for CO-based fuel synthesis, but Ni intrinsically favors methanation. Here we show that ordered Ni3Sn2 intermetallics tune Ni–CO electron back-donation and switch CO2 hydrogenation from CH4 formation to the reverse...

CAFs shape the immunosuppressive microenvironment of pancreatic cancer through the Lin28b-STING Axis

Cancer-associated fibroblasts comprise diverse functionally distinct cellular subsets, with certain subpopulations exerting pivotal influence in shaping the pancreatic cancer immune microenvironment. Here we show that Lin28b+ cancer-associated fibroblasts contribute to establishi...

Transcriptomic changes in tomato plants infected with ToBRFV after cold air glow discharge plasma treatment

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is an emerging tobamovirus that poses a serious threat to global tomato production. In this study, we evaluated the potential of cold air glow discharge plasma (CAGDP) as a seed treatment to mitigate ToBRFV infection and induce systemic re...

Clinical comparison of CAD/CAM nanohybrid composite and hybrid ceramic overlays in children with molar–incisor hypomineralisation: a split-mouth prospective randomized clinical trial

OBJECTIVES: This prospective, randomized, split-mouth clinical study aimed to compare the clinical performance and survival rates of CAD/CAM-fabricated nanohybrid composite overlays (NCOs) and hybrid ceramic overlays (HCOs) produced using a digital workflow in first permanent mol...

Hierarchical ROS-scavenging hydrogel system for coordinating the modulation of RGC necroptosis and oxidative stress in an acute glaucoma model

Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, is characterized by the progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). Beyond intraocular pressure (IOP)-dependent injury, IOP-independent pathways, specifically the self-amplifying axis between oxidative stress and the nec...

Sensitivity and specificity of the CANTAB Paired Associates Learning test for identifying mild cognitive impairment

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a stage between normal cognition and dementia, and timely diagnosis of this condition offers the opportunity for effective interventions to slow down the progression to dementia. The Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) and the Montreal Cognitive Asse...

Nature and Aesthetic Transcendence: Re-reading Romantic Consciousness in Shelley and Keats

The paper examines the Romantic consciousness in a comparative analysis of nature and imagination in the poems of Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats. Although Romanticism generally re-conceptualised nature as animate and spiritual, scholars have long recognised its diversity and...

Updated comprehensive probabilistic seismic hazard analysis of the Andaman-Nicobar and Sumatra regions

The Andaman-Sumatra subduction zone is among the most seismically active regions on Earth and has generated several great earthquakes (M w ≥ 8.0) in recent decades. This study presents an updated probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA) for the Andaman-Nicobar and Sumatra r...

Metabolic engineering of Escherichia coli for efficient production of d-phenylglycine

d -phenylglycine (D-PHG) is a valuable building block extensively used in the synthesis of β-lactam antibiotics and other high-value pharmaceuticals. However, its conventional chemical production relies on expensive starting materials and harsh reaction conditions, while existing...

A three-metabolite microbiota-associated signature for early risk stratification of gestational diabetes mellitus

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and long-term metabolic and cardiovascular risk. However, oral glucose tolerance testing at 24–28 gestational weeks limits early risk stratification. Gut microbiota-associated metabolites may reflec...

Spironolactone versus Bicalutamide for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A 24-Month Unicenter Retrospective Comparative Study of Effectiveness and Safety

INTRODUCTION: Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a chronic, progressive condition that affects quality of life. Off-label systemic antiandrogens are increasingly used, but comparative data remain limited. METHODS: To compare the effectiveness, safety, and healthcare resource util...

Integrating multivariate and machine learning approaches to decipher drought tolerance in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

Drought stress severely limits crop establishment and productivity, driving early-stage screening approaches to identify resilient genotypes under changing climatic conditions. This study evaluated drought tolerance in 15 okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus L.) genotypes at the seedlin...

More high-risk patients but stable levels of healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic use: findings from national point prevalence survey conducted in 2017 and 2022 in the Paris region hospitals

Monitoring healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and antibiotic use (ABU) in hospitalized patients is essential to control infections and reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics. This study aimed to describe trends in the prevalence of HAI and ABU between 2017 and 2022 withi...

Effects of dosage, inorganic salts and polymers on the high-temperature rheological characteristics of bentonite, attapulgite and sepiolite suspensions

Understanding the high-temperature rheological behavior of mud-forming clays is critical for designing drilling fluids suitable for deep wells. The rheological properties of bentonite (BET), sepiolite (SEP), and attapulgite (ATP) are systematically investigated from 40 to 220 °C...

Evolution of water pattern in Chagan Lake Basin from 2017 to 2025 using PlanetScope images and a newly developed MS-FCN8s algorithm

As a typical lake group in Northeast China, the Chagan Lake Basin's water dynamics are crucial for regional water security and ecological protection. High-resolution images have limited spectral information, water indices perform poorly in complex backgrounds, and deep learning m...

Discrete vs. continuous: how weight unit framing mitigates consumers’ short-weight concerns and boosts online fruit purchase intention

Consumers commonly encounter short-weight issues when purchasing fruit online. This study compares the effect of two weight unit framing approaches(discrete versus continuous) on alleviating consumers’ concerns about short-weight in online fruit shopping. We also reveal the under...

A combined workflow using geology, petrophysics, and geomechanics to locate productive zones and ideal fracture networks

A complete reservoir evaluation requires studying both petrophysical and mechanical rock properties. Accordingly, Well logs are widely used in the oil industry to determine key parameters and locate high-production zones. This study presents an integrated workflow using Formation...