Ecological Resonance Is Reflected in Human Brain Activity.

We designed an object interception task using virtual reality and mobile brain/body imaging to test two core hypotheses of ecological psychology and radical embodied cognitive (neuro)science: the ecological resonance hypothesis and the information-based control laws hypothesis. These two hypotheses define an alternative explanatory strategy that aims to understand the organization and control of behavior without appealing to internal models or representations of any kind. The ecological resonance hypothesis was evaluated in relation to the ecological variable known as tau (τ) or time-to-contact (TTC).

An investigation of zinc oxide nanoflowers biofabricated from karaya gum for their antibacterial, antibiofilm, antioxidant, anticancer, and hemocompatibility properties in vitro.

This research focuses on the development of an environmentally friendly and cost-effective bio-nanocomposite composed of karaya gum (KG) biopolymer-based zinc oxide nanoflowers (KG@ZnONFs), which are highly valued in treatment applications due to their unique physical and chemical properties. UV-vis absorption of ZnONFs was found around 370 nm. XRD pattern revealed the crystalline nature of KG@ZnONFs with 22.

Lupeol mitigates biofilm formation and attenuates virulence dimorphism in Candida albicans.

Background: The global burden of Candida infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals, underscores the need for novel therapies. Candida's virulence is driven by traits like hyphal elongation and biofilm formation, making these key targets for managing candidiasis and preventing its progression to life-threatening systemic infections.

Purpose: This study investigates the anticandidal efficacy of lupeol at sub-MIC levels against Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, and Candida glabrata, focusing on its effects on biofilm formation, hyphal progression, and the expression of virulence genes.

Enhancing cellulose-rich polylactic acid (PLA)-rice residue-reinforced sustainable biocomposites: Influence of chemical pretreatments on strengthening the thermomechanical properties of biocomposite materials.

A systematic study was conducted to optimize chemical pretreatments of rice husk (RH) and rice straw (RS) fibers for reinforcing polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites. Using a Central Composite Design (CCD), the effects of NaOH, HCl, and H₂SO₄ treatments were evaluated over a range of concentration (0.35 to 0.

Improving Patient Care and Clinical Services: Compliance With the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis After Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

Introduction Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis is an integral part of post-operative management in trauma and orthopedic surgery. Post-operative VTE prophylaxis, especially in lower limb large joint arthroplasty (LLLJA), helps prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), both of which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. We audited our practice against the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for prescribing VTE prophylaxis in post-operative patients who had undergone LLLJA at our hospital.