Transport of PFAS in the Presence of Ocean Currents: Implying the Dominance of External Inputs in the Taiwan Strait.

The impact of ocean dynamic processes under seasonal variations on the occurrence and transport of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) in marginal seas needs more attention. Here, we investigated the distribution of 33 PFAS in surface and vertical profiles of the Taiwan Strait (TWS) during summer and autumn. The results indicated that PFAS mainly originated from exogenous inputs via seasonal currents, and industrial emissions could be their potential sources.

Simultaneous prediction of pungency and color values of paprika via LED-induced fluorescence.

An accurate yet rapid assessment of pungency and color values is pivotal for the commercial processing of pepper, underscoring the critical need for high-throughput detection techniques. This study investigates a rapid method for determining the pungency and color value of paprika via LED-induced fluorescence spectroscopy. A simultaneous detection instrument was developed with a proposed fluorescence correction method to reduce the impact of excitation light reflected by the sample.

Are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs exhibiting higher chronic ecological risks? Exploring water quality criteria for ibuprofen in China.

The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen (IBU), one of the most consumed drugs in the world, is frequently detected in freshwater and seawater. Low doses of IBU are also toxic to aquatic organisms, including endocrine disrupting toxicity, neurotoxicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity, but limited research on water quality criteria (WQC) for IBU hinders its ecological risk assessment. This study aimed to derive freshwater and seawater WQC for IBU in China through the species sensitivity distribution (SSD) method.

Distribution and partitioning behavior of phthalate esters (PAEs) and non-phthalate ester plasticizers (NPPs) in a home from northern China.

The distribution and partitioning behavior of phthalate esters (PAEs) and non-phthalate ester plasticizers (NPPs) in multi-media indoor environments is vital for assessing human exposure risks of human exposure. To investigate these behaviors, a one-year study was conducted in a non-occupied residential building, where PAEs and NPPs were analyzed in the indoor air, dust, and surface films. Results showed significantly greater concentration of ΣPAEs (2600 ± 1800 ng/m, 2400 ± 2000 μg/g, 20000 ± 17000 ng/m, 7900 ± 6900 ng/m in air, settled dust, window surfaces, respectively) than that of ΣNPPs (180 ± 320 ng/m, 1600 ± 1300 μg/g, and 5300 ± 5100 ng/m respectively) (p < 0.

Values of lymphocyte-related ratios in predicting the clinical outcome of acute ischemic stroke patients receiving intravenous thrombolysis based on different etiologies.

Background: While neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have been associated with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) outcomes, their differential predictive value across etiological subtypes (TOAST classification) in thrombolysis-treated patients remains underexplored.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed 381 AIS patients receiving intravenous thrombolysis. Hematological indices were calculated from pre-thrombolysis.

Evaluation of cytomorphological examination in the diagnosis of pleural effusion.

Cytological examination serves as a crucial diagnostic tool for pleural effusion, with its diagnostic efficacy influenced by variations in specimen processing and staining techniques. Cellular morphological analysis of pleural effusions was performed using Wright-Giemsa staining to assess its diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility in differentiating the various etiologies of exudative pleural effusion. A routine examination was conducted on 2305 cases of unexplained pleural effusion, followed by cellular classification and morphological analysis in 1376 cases identified as exudative effusion.

Machine learning-driven simultaneous quantification of Cd(II) and Cu(II) on CoP/CoP heterostructure: enhanced electrochemical signals via activated Co-P electron bridge.

Simultaneous quantification of multiple heavy metal ions remains a significant challenge in electrochemical methods, as complex high-throughput data from signal interference cannot be accurately analyzed through individual expertise and calibration curves. In this study, machine learning techniques were introduced to co-detect Cd(II) and Cu(II), with their electrochemical interference mechanisms explored on highly active CoP/CoP heterostructures. The random forest (RF) model initially identified key feature variables in response currents, which were subsequently input into the convolutional neural network (CNN) to uncover the relationship between electrochemical signals and ion concentrations, demonstrating excellent reliability with R values of 0.

Emerging trends in SERS-based veterinary drug detection: multifunctional substrates and intelligent data approaches.

Veterinary drug residues in poultry and livestock products present persistent challenges to food safety, necessitating precise and efficient detection methods. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has been identified as a powerful tool for veterinary drug residue analysis due to its high sensitivity and specificity. However, the development of reliable SERS substrates and the interpretation of complex spectral data remain significant obstacles.

Environmental concentration of the quaternary ammonium disinfectant benzalkonium chloride strongly induces resistance gene profiles in fish.

Disinfectants are non-antibiotic biocides that have been used extensively in daily life, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their effect on drug resistance has not received sufficient attention. Here, marine medaka were subjected to an environmental concentration (10 μg/L) of benzalkonium chloride (BAC), sulfamethazine (SMZ), and their combination, aiming to elucidate their contributions to antibiotic resistance.

The potential of natural herbal plants in the treatment and prevention of non-small cell lung cancer: An encounter between ferroptosis and mitophagy.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Chinese herbal medicine constitutes a substantial cultural and scientific resource for the Chinese nation, attracting considerable scholarly interest due to its intrinsic characteristics of "multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway" interactions. Simultaneously, it aligns accurately with the intricate and continuously evolving progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Furthermore, contemporary pharmacological studies indicate that natural herbaceous plants and their bioactive compounds exhibit a diverse array of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor effects, among others.

High-Throughput Screening of Selective Bimetallic Atomic Catalysts for Self-Adaptive Matched Electrochemical Reduction.

Due to the impediments of spatial and temporal resolution, the comprehension of microdynamic processes still remains limited, which seriously hinders the advancement of catalyst regulating and the expansion of application. Herein, the efficient selective bimetallic atomic electrode interface was cultivated via high-throughput screening, achieving self-adaptive parallel electrochemical reduction of Cu(II) and As(III). Combined X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy and coordination field theory verified the Ni-Cu specific energy level matching promoted by permitted transition and also reproduced the microscopic dynamic reduction process.

Advancements in Hyperspectral Imaging for Assessing Nutritional Parameters in Muscle Food: Current Research and Future Trends.

Assessing the nutritional value of muscle food (MF) necessitates comprehensive component analysis. Traditional chemical analytical methods are often time-intensive, destructive, and environmentally detrimental, requiring specialized laboratory expertise. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) emerges as an innovative technique that effectively integrates spectral and spatial information to enable rapid, nondestructive, and multidimensional predictions of nutritional parameters in MF.

Nondestructive intelligent detection of total viable count in pork based on miniaturized spectral sensor.

Changes in the freshness of pork due to microbial action during complex transportation and storage indicate an urgent need for in-situ, real-time monitoring techniques for chemical spoilage of meat. This study reported the use of a portable detection device based on a miniaturized visible/near-infrared spectrometer, combined with data noise reduction and machine learning methods, to predict the total viable count (TVC) in pork samples. A rapid detection device for pork TVC was designed based on the miniaturized spectrometer; a spectral preprocessing method based on the resolution of the spectrometer was proposed; the effects of different preprocessing methods on the full-wavelength modeling effect were compared; and four different feature wavelength extraction algorithms were utilized for the feature wavelengths of pork TVC.

Integrating transfer learning and spectroscopy for enhanced pork spoilage assessment using correlation analysis.

Accurate Total Viable Count (TVC) detection is vital for food quality monitoring. In this study, we investigated the feasibility of using visible near-infrared (VNIR) spectroscopy (400-1000 nm) combined with transfer learning (TL) to track the chemical spoilage of pork. The base models developed using the full band for pork TVC, total volatile basic nitrogen, pH, and color showed predictability; the correlation coefficient of prediction set (R) for all models ranged from 0.

Comparative Plastome Analysis Between Endangered Mangrove Species and Relatives Provides Insights into Its Origin and Adaptive Evolution.

is a typical true mangrove species with great ecological and medicinal values. However, it has become endangered in China. Moreover, because of the similar morphology and distribution, it is commonly confused with the congeneric mangrove species, , which poses challenges to the protection and proper medicinal utilization of .

Fractionation and tidal characteristics of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the estuarine maximum turbidity zone.

Complex tidal processes and suspended particulate matter (SPM) behavior influence the land-sea transport of terrestrial contaminants in estuaries. Contaminants are generally trapped within the estuarine maximum turbidity zone (MTZ), where SPM concentrations peak, misleading flux estimation. Here, we conducted high-resolution continuous sampling over two tidal cycles within the MTZ of a semidiurnal estuary.

A multilevel cooperative attention network of precise quantitative analysis for predicting ractopamine concentration via adaptive weighted feature selection and multichannel feature fusion.

Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) holds great potential due to its rapid detection and high sensitivity. However, issues such as signal noise, fluctuations, and spectral shifts can negatively impact its performance in detecting ractopamine in pork. Hierarchical Gradient Aware Spectral Network (HGASNet) was proposed to address these issues.

Fusion of visible and fluorescence imaging through deep neural network for color value prediction of pelletized red peppers.

A non-destructive method for determining the color value of pelletized red peppers is crucial for pepper processing factories. This study aimed to investigate the potentiality of visible and fluorescence images for the determination of color value of pelletized red pepper. The imaging problem, caused by the cylindrical shape and irregular cross-sectional features of the pelletized red peppers, was reduced through the extraction of an approximate plane region.

Decade-long historical shifts in legacy and emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in surface sediments of China's marginal seas: Ongoing production and ecological risks.

Since the addition of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) to the Stockholm Convention in 2009, it became imperative to reassess the distribution and ecological risk of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in coastal sediments over the past decade as sediment records the history of pollutants from human activities. To achieve this, sediments were collected in 2009 and 2021 from China's coastal regions. Despite the consistent geographical pattern where the highest concentrations of ∑PFAS were found in the Yellow Sea, temporal changes have emerged.

Assessment of genetic polymorphisms and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma risk in the Hainan Han population.

Objectives: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a malignant tumor with high incidence and mortality rates worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between polymorphisms and ESCC risk in the Hainan Han population.

Methods: A total of 391 patients with ESCC and 452 healthy controls were enrolled to evaluate the effect of SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) on ESCC susceptibility.

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Appearance of Lesions on Diffusion-Weighted Imaging and Poor Outcomes Among Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

Objective: Some patients with intracerebral hemorrhage show lesions on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, and such lesions have been associated with a greater risk of worse prognosis. Here we meta-analyzed the available evidence for such an association.

Methods: Studies that reported the presence or absence of lesions on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) after intracerebral hemorrhage as well as clinical or radiological outcomes were systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed.