Newborn Pulse-Oximetry Screening.

Pulse oximetry screening (POS) is a noninvasive tool for the detection of critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) that has moderate sensitivity and high specificity. It is readily accepted by parents and health care professional and has significantly reduced mortality from CCHD. This article discusses the impact of POS on CCHD screening, variations in algorithms used for implementation, practical aspects of POS programs, and challenges such as the effects of skin color and low detection rates for left-sided obstructive lesions, along with recent efforts to address these limitations by incorporating perfusion index and machine learning into POS algorithms.

Developing smart phone-based image scanning densitometric method for on-site analysis of Cr(VI), Ni(II), and Fe(II) in aqueous medium for monitoring environmental and biological samples.

The main objective of this work is to introduce "image scanning densitometry" for the elimination of drawbacks of the spectrometric methods, which are conventionally used for analysis of metal ions in aqueous samples. This method is beneficial because a small amount of analyte was used for toxicological chemical analysis in medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring along with its portable nature for on-spot analysis by integrating AI technology with conventional methods. By using this method, colorimetric reactions are performed on TLC plates and results are quantified by digitizing the area of spots by using image scanning devices and specially developed software.

Linking key genes to the stay-green phenotype for climate-smart Triticum aestivum L.

Unlabelled: Climate-induced heat and drought stress significantly reduce wheat productivity, posing a major challenge, identifying and developing tolerant wheat varieties is a key priority of modern breeding programs. The stay-green phenotype is characterized by sustained photosynthesis and extended grain-filling period under stress conditions, plays a pivotal role in enhancing tolerance. Here, we evaluated 4 commercial Australian wheat cultivars (Coota, Catapult, Beckom, and Sunmaster) in a greenhouse conditions, assessing their physiological, and agronomic traits under heat and combined heat-drought stress.

Spatio-temporal assessment of heavy metal contamination in groundwater along Madhuana drain, Faisalabad: source apportionment and health risk analysis.

Trace metals are among the most critical pollutants in wastewater, contributing to severe groundwater contamination, particularly near wastewater canals. Study novelty is that seasonal variations of groundwater metals and their associated sources through the Positive Matrix Factorization Model, with health risks through skin exposure, have not been well understood in Faisalabad along wastewater drains. This study investigates groundwater quality in the Madhuana drain and its sub-drains (Satiana and Khanuana) by examining chemical parameters, water quality indices, and trace metal concentrations (Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in samples collected during the summer (n = 21) and winter (n = 21) seasons of 2023-2024.

A comprehensive review on the bioactivity and pharmacological attributes of .

, commonly known as Ashwagandha or Indian ginseng, is a highly valued medicinal plant in traditional systems of medicine. This review encompasses the bioactive constituents and pharmacological properties of , emphasising its potential in addressing numerous health conditions. The plant contains many bioactive compounds, such as withanolides, alkaloids, and saponins, exhibiting various biological activities.

Function of key ion channels in abiotic stresses and stomatal dynamics.

Climate changes disrupt environmental and soil conditions that affect ionic balance in plants, presenting significant challenges to their survival and productivity. Membrane transporters are crucial for maintaining ionic homeostasis and regulating the movement of substances across plasma and organellar membranes, particularly under abiotic stresses. Among these abiotic stress-responsive mechanisms, stomata are critical for regulating water loss and carbon dioxide uptake, reflecting a plant's ability to respond and adapt to abiotic stresses effectively.

Self-mentions in design area disciplines: A corpus analysis.

This study analyzes the self-mention forms represented by first-person pronouns (I, me, my, we, us, and our), self-citations, and other forms of mentions made by the same author(s) in each article (e.g., this writer, the author, the authors, the research team) in a corpus of academic articles (625,195 words) in Design area disciplines to determine the similarities and differences in self-mention practices within these disciplines and the previous findings reported in the literature of authorial self-representation observed in hard and soft fields.

Despotic leadership and followers creativity: exploring the combined effects of power distance and psychological safety.

This research investigates how despotic leadership influences follower creativity within the hospitality context. Grounded in social exchange theory (SET), the research delves into the mediating role of psychological safety in the link between despotic leadership and follower creativity. Additionally, it explores how power distance moderates this relationship, potentially alleviating the adverse implications of despotic leadership.