RGO-Pt as an effective catalyst for U(IV) generation under hydrogen.

Effective generation of U(IV) from U(VI) is a key step to achieve the partitioning of Pu from U in a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant. Reduction under a hydrogen atmosphere is one of the methods for the generation of U(IV) from U(VI) in the presence of a catalyst. Towards this, we have developed novel reduced graphene oxide (RGO)-supported Pt catalysts with varying RGO to Pt ratios.

Magnetically separable FeO-SiO/Pt catalyst and its application for uranium reduction.

Magnetically separable FeO-SiO/Pt catalysts with ~ 2% Pt loading have been developed for the generation of U(IV) in HNO-NH medium, used in the nuclear spent fuel reprocessing. Pt was impregnated in the catalysts via reductive heat treatment. The catalysts were characterized by x-ray diffraction, magnetization measurement, field emission scanning electron microscope and high-resolution transmission electron microscope studies.

TMB Stab-pred: Predicting the stability of transmembrane β-barrel proteins using their sequence and structural signatures.

Understanding the folding and stability of transmembrane β-barrel proteins (TMBs) provides insights into their structural integrity, functional mechanisms, and implications for disease states. In this work, we have characterized the important features that influence the folding and stability of TMBs. Our results showed that lipid accessible surface area and transition energy are important for understanding the stability of TMBs.

Antioxidative effects of haloarchaeal bacterioruberin in pangasius emulsion sausage during refrigerated storage.

The present study used haloarchaeal bacterioruberin (BR), a carotenoid pigment, to improve color and reduce fat oxidation. The BR is incorporated as 10 mg/kg (T1), 25 mg/kg (T2), and 50 mg/kg (T3) in the emulsion sausages, and 200 mg/kg butylated hydroxytoluene was used as a positive control (T4). Sausages without any antioxidant were taken as control (C).

In-hospital new-onset seizures in patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit: An observational study and algorithmic approach.

Background: Seizures are one of the most common neurological complications encountered in the intensive care unit (ICU). They can occur in the background of exacerbation of a known neurological disease or secondary to non-neurological conditions such as sepsis and metabolic disturbances. However, there is a paucity of literature on the incidence and pattern of new-onset seizures in ICUs.

TMH Stab-pred: Predicting the stability of α-helical membrane proteins using sequence and structural features.

The folding and stability of transmembrane proteins (TMPs) are governed by the insertion of secondary structural elements into the cell membrane followed by their assembly. Understanding the important features that dictate the stability of TMPs is important for elucidating their functions. In this work, we related sequence and structure-based parameters with free energy (ΔG) of α-helical membrane proteins.

Comparative efficiency of native and non-native starter culture in the production of bio-silage using composite waste from fish and vegetables.

The efficiency of native and non-native starter cultures in the production of bio-silage using composite waste from fish and vegetables was studied. An ensilage experiment was conducted in a natural way (without starter culture) of composite waste (fish to vegetable at 80 to 20%) to isolate the native fermentative microflora. An Enterococcus faecalis strain isolated from the natural ensilage of composite waste showed higher efficiency over other commercial LAB strains generally used for ensilation.

Synthesis, spectral analysis, DFT calculations, biological potential and molecular docking studies of indole appended pyrazolo-triazine.

A series of novel 5-(3,5-disubstituted-1H-indol-2-yl)-2,3-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2,6-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-e][1,2,4]triazines (3a-l) were synthesized in single step from 3,5-disubstituted indole-2-carbohydrazide and 4-aminoantipyrine under acidic conditions with excellent yields. The various spectroscopic methods were used to prove the formation of all these products. The compounds 3a, 3b, 3e, 3f, 3i and 3j exhibited excellent antibacterial and antifungal activities with an MIC value of 3.

Risk factors for non-adherence among people with HIV-associated TB in Karnataka, India: A case-control study.

Setting: Five select districts of Karnataka, India, providing anti-tubercular and antiretroviral therapy (ATT and ART) to people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - associated Tuberculosis (TB) through a single window care approach at the ART centres (seven ART centres and 16 link ART centres).

Objectives: To determine the factors associated with non-adherence to concurrent therapy.

Design: We conducted a case-control study involving primary and secondary data collection.

A Novel Liquid Chromatographic Method for the Quantitative Determination of Degradation Products in Remdesivir Injectable Drug product.

An effectual and stability signifying technique has been validated for the quantitative verification of degradation products in Remdesivir Injectable pharmaceutical products by employing high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detector. The process was optimized by using an octyldecylsilane chemically bonded column (Kromasil KR100-5 C18; USP L1 phase) with dimensions; 250 mm length × 4.5 mm inner diameter and 5-μm particle size.

Prognostic Value of "Cycle Threshold" in Confirmed COVID-19 Patients.

To study the correlation between the cycle threshold (CT) of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test in confirmed COVID-19 patients and the severity of disease. RT-PCR test is a standard method for the diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. This test is based upon the amplification of the fluorescent signal.

Apheresis medicine in the era of advanced telehealth technologies: An American Society for Apheresis position paper Part I: Understanding the basic technologies and apheresis medicine practice models.

The wide spread availability and use of sophisticated high-speed telecommunication networks coupled with inexpensive and easily accessible computing capacity have catalyzed the creation of new tools and strategies for healthcare delivery. Such tools and strategies are of value to apheresis medicine (AM) practitioners if they improve delivery of patient care, enhance safety during a therapeutic apheresis (TA) intervention, facilitate care access, advance technical capabilities of apheresis devices, and/or elevate quality performance within TA programs. In the past several years, healthcare delivery systems' adoption of telecommunication technologies has been fostered by organizational financial and quality improvement objectives.

Data health risk assessment of nitrate contamination in groundwater of rural region in the Yerraguntla Mandal, South India.

The main objective of the present study was to determine the distribution levels of nitrate contamination in groundwater and its associated impact on human health risk in the Yerraguntla mandal, South India. For this 40 ground water samples were collected randomly during April 2018. Nitrate concentration in groundwater samples ranged from 2.

Data on physical impacts and hydrogeochemical assessment of inactive/abandoned mines in and around Southwestern parts of the Cuddapah basin using a conceptual site model (CSM).

The conceptual site model (CSM) has been designed for Inactive/abandoned mines in the SW part of Cuddapah basin, which gives an overview of Inactive/abandoned mine characterization in terms of physical impacts such as vertical openings, dangerous impoundments, location of steep slopes, waste processing facilities, steep portal abandoned barite mine and assessment of groundwater analytical data. To evaluate the groundwater quality and its suitability for domestic, drinking purposes, 44 groundwater samples were collected from the southwestern part of the Cuddapah basin, were examined for major cations and anions. The suitability of groundwater for drinking purposes is assessed by comparing with the World Health Organization (W.

Survival and Histamine Production by Histamine-Forming Bacteria Exposed to Low Doses of Gamma Irradiation.

Abstract: Histamine poisoning occurs when fish containing high amount of histamine are consumed. Because histamine is thermally stable, control of histamine-forming bacteria in seafood is an appropriate strategy for preventing the formation of histamine. One prevention method is the use of gamma irradiation on the histamine formers.

Data on application of water quality index method for appraisal of water quality in around cement industrial corridor, Yerraguntla Mandal, Y.S.R District, A.P South India.

The present paper aims at determining the status and trends of groundwater quality by applying water quality index method from 22 villages around Cement industries, Yerraguntla Mandal, Y.S.R District, A.

Inventory data on the sinkhole occurrences from Proterozoic Cuddapah Basin, India.

This data article provides the inventory data on sinkhole occurrences for the first time from Proterozoic Cuddapah Basin, India. Unexpected ground subsidence incidents are taking place with ground breaking sounds and forming in the Cuddapah Basin since 2007 and their frequency increasing from 2015 to 2017 (15 sinkholes over night in and around Buggavanka River). Such incidents are creating panic situations in the general public of this area which was not experienced in this region ever before.

Data on water quality index development for groundwater quality assessment from Obulavaripalli Mandal, YSR district, A.P India.

Groundwater is a vital resource for most developmental activities. Demand for groundwater is increasing due to paucity of surface water and recurrent failures of monsoons. Increasing demand for groundwater causes water level to decline and water quality to deteriorate.

Effective feather degradation and keratinase production by Bacillus pumilus GRK for its application as bio-detergent additive.

An effecient feather-degrading bacterium was isolated from poultry dumping yard and identified as Bacillus pumilus GRK based on 16S rRNA sequencing. Complete feather degradation (98.3±1.

Acute Ischaemic Stroke as a Manifestation of Pituitary Apoplexy in a Young Lady.

Pituitary Apoplexy (PA) is defined as a clinical syndrome comprising headache, visual deficits and altered sensorium, which can result from haemorrhage or infarction of the pituitary gland. Acute ischaemic stroke following PA is very rare. We are presenting a 35-year-old young otherwise healthy lady who presented with neuro ophthalmological and vascular symptoms on a background of PA.

Perinatal care practices in home deliveries in rural Bangalore, India: A community-based, cross-sectional survey.

Background A slowing in the decline in neonatal mortality in India has hindered progress made in reducing overall child mortality. The persisting use of unsafe home deliveries and harmful neonatal care practices may contribute to this stagnation in neonatal mortality rates. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study of mothers residing in rural Bangalore, India, who had given birth within 42 days of the day of home visit was done during 2013-2014.

Gas Chromatographic Method for the Quantitative Determination of a Hydrolytic Degradation Impurity in Busulfan Injectable Products.

An efficient and stability-indicating method has been developed and validated for the quantitative determination of tetrahydrofuran (THF), a hydrolytic degradation impurity, in Busulfan injectable pharmaceutical products by using gas chromatograph equipped with a liquid autosampler and a flame ionization detector. The chromatographic separation was performed on a fused silica capillary (Stabilwax; 60 m length × 0.32 mm i.

Crystal structure of (E)-N-[(2-meth-oxy-naphthalen-1-yl)methyl-idene]-3-nitro-aniline.

In the title compound, C18H14N2O3, the dihedral angle between the naphthalene ring system and the benzene ring is 59.99 (13)°. A short intra-molecular C-H⋯N contact closes an S(6) ring.

Mandibular Third Molar Position Influencing the Condylar and Angular Fracture Patterns.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of position of mandibular 3rd molar on angle and condylar fractures.

Materials And Methods: Panoramic radiographs were used to determine the mandibular fracture patterns based on the presence or absence of the third molar.

Results: Of the 64 patients with mandibular fractures, condyle and angle fractures were found to be 67 and 33 % respectively.

Groundwater Geochemistry in the Southeastern Part of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, with Special Reference to Fluoride Distribution and Its Impact on Health.

Groundwater is the major water-source for drinking and irrigation in drought-prone southeastern part of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh (India). Geochemically, the groundwater is characterized by alkaline nature, higher contents of Na+ over K+, Ca2+ over Mg2+ and Cl- over NO3- more or less equal amounts of HCO3- and SO4(2-), and fluoride 0.5 to 5.