Oat β-Glucooligosaccharides: Preparation, characterization, skin permeability, and photodamage repair for skincare applications.

Oat β-glucan, a natural polysaccharide extracted from Avena sativa (oats), possesses significant biological activity and various health benefits. In recent years, it has been widely used in the field of skin health management. The molecular weight of oat β-glucan varies depending on the plant source and extraction method, which can affect its absorption and utilization by the skin.

[Effects of Polylactic Acid Microplastics （PLA-MPs） on Physicochemical Properties and Microbial Communities of Wheat Rhizosphere Soil].

Microplastics, as a new type of pollutant, have significant effects on the soil ecological environment. In order to investigate the effects of polylactic acid microplastics （PLA-MPs） on the physical and chemical properties of wheat rhizosphere soil and its microbial community structure, three contents （0.1, 0.

Galactose receptor-mediated hepatic targeting system: engineering of quinary cationic liposomes for resveratrol delivery against hepatic steatosis.

Resveratrol (RSV), a natural polyphenol with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, exhibits significant therapeutic potential for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by modulating lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammatory pathways. Despite its multi-target mechanisms and enhancement of reverse cholesterol transport, clinical translation remains limited by poor bioavailability and inefficient intracellular delivery. Conventional oral administration fails to achieve therapeutic plasma concentrations owing to extensive first-pass metabolism and low solubility.

Unraveling the neural dynamics of mathematical interference in english reading: A novel approach with deep learning and fNIRS data.

English has emerged as the predominant global language, driving efforts to optimize its acquisition through interdisciplinary cognitive research. While behavioral studies suggest a link between English learning and mathematical cognition, the neural mechanisms underlying this relationship remain poorly understood. To bridge this gap, the present study employs functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to construct a novel dataset on mathematical interference in English acquisition.

Morphology-Dependent Behavior of PVDF/ZnO Composites: Their Fabrication and Application in Pressure Sensors.

This study investigated the impact of zinc oxide's (ZnO's) morphology on the piezoelectric performance of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composites for flexible sensors. Rod-like (NR) and sheet-like (NS) ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized via hydrothermal methods and incorporated into PVDF through direct ink writing (DIW). The structural analyses confirmed the successful formation of wurtzite ZnO and enhanced β-phase content in the PVDF/ZnO composites.

Nested-Structure ZrO-MoSi-SiC High-Emissivity Coating on the Flexible Fiber Fabric with Enhanced Bonding Strength and Thermal Insulation Performance.

Research on high-emissivity coatings for flexible thermal insulation felts used in aerospace vehicles has achieved substantial progress. However, the bonding strength of these systems remains a critical challenge that necessitates further improvement. Herein, a nested-structure high-emissivity coating, comprising a Zr precursor-based shell integrated with an AlO-MoSi-SiC (AMS) layer, is applied on alumina fiber fabric (AFF).

[Occurrence Characteristics and Ecological Risk Assessment of Soil Microplastics in Xinxiang Section of Weihe River Basin].

To understand the occurrence characteristics of microplastics in the soil of the Xinxiang section of the Weihe River Basin, the soil samples of different soil types and different soil layers were collected, soil microplastics were identified using the Agilent 8700 laser direct infrared （LDIR） chemical imaging system, and the ecological risks of soil microplastics were assessed using the polymer risk index （） and pollution load index （PLI）. The results showed that the proportions of polyurethane （PU） and polyethylene （PE） were 17.57% and 15.

Effects of Different Microplastics on Wheat's ( L.) Growth Characteristics and Rhizosphere Soil Environment.

In order to reveal the effects of microplastics (MPs) on the growth and rhizosphere soil environmental effects of wheat ( L.), three microplastic types (polypropylene MPs (PP-MPs), high-density polyethylene MPs (HDPE-MPs), and polylactic acid MPs (PLA-MPs)), particle sizes (150, 1000, and 4000 μm), and concentrations (0.1, 0.

Identification of key water environmental factor contributions and spatiotemporal differential characteristics for eutrophication in Dianchi Lake.

The main influencing factors of water environment and the spatiotemporal differences of eutrophication were identified in the Dianchi Lake, the results indicated a comparatively poor and fluctuating the water environmental condition in the Caohai compared to the Waihai, and differences in the correlation between water environment indicators were observed in Caohai and Waihai. The absolute contribution rates of the inner sources to water temperature, pH, electrical conductance, total nitrogen, chlorophyll a and algal density were the largest in Caohai, while offshore sources are pH, electrical conductance, permanganate index, total phosphorus and chlorophyll a in Waihai. The eutrophication level is relatively high near the Xiyuan Suidao section, and the comprehensive trophic level indexes are 61.

Effect of intravenous different drugs on the prevention of restlessness during recovery period of pediatric laparoscopic surgery: a randomized control trial.

Purpose: To explored the impact of dexmedetomidine and esketamine in mitigating restlessness during the postoperative recovery phase following laparoscopic surgery in children.

Methods: 102 individuals aged 1 to 7 years experiencing laparoscopic surgery were randomly allocated into three groups, each accepting 1 μg/kg of dexmedetomidine, 0.3 mg/kg of esketamine, or saline immediately at the end of carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum.

GELT: A graph embeddings based lite-transformer for knowledge tracing.

The development of intelligent education has led to the emergence of knowledge tracing as a fundamental task in the learning process. Traditionally, the knowledge state of each student has been determined by assessing their performance in previous learning activities. In recent years, Deep Learning approaches have shown promising results in capturing complex representations of human learning activities.

A Dataset and Model for the Visual Quality Assessment of Inversely Tone-Mapped HDR Videos.

To enhance the viewer experience of standard dynamic range (SDR) video content on high dynamic range (HDR) displays, inverse tone mapping (ITM) is employed. Objective visual quality assessment (VQA) models are needed for effective evaluation of ITM algorithms. However, there is a lack of specialized VQA models for assessing the visual quality of inversely tone-mapped HDR videos (ITM-HDR-Videos).

Synchronous decomplexation and mineralization of copper complexes by activating peroxymonosulfate with magnetic bimetallic biochar derived from municipal sludge.

Efficient removal of copper complexes is a challenging issue due to their robust stability and solubility. In this study, CoFeO-Co loaded sludge-derived biochar (MSBC), a magnetic heterogeneous catalyst, was prepared to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for the decomplexation and mineralization of some typical copper complexes (including Cu(Ⅱ)-EDTA, Cu(Ⅱ)-NTA, Cu(Ⅱ)-citrate, and Cu(Ⅱ)-tartrate). The results showed that abundant cobalt ferrite and cobalt nanoparticles were decorated in the plate-like carbonaceous matrix, making it a higher degree of graphitization, better conductivity and more excellent catalytic activity than the raw biochar.

Spatio-Temporal Distribution Characteristics and Driving Factors of Main Grain Crop Water Productivity in the Yellow River Basin.

To reveal the relationship between agricultural water resource consumption and grain production in the Yellow River Basin, the irrigation water productivity (WPI), crop water productivity (WPC), total inflow water productivity (WPT), and eleven influencing factors were selected. The spatial and temporal distribution characteristics and driving factors of water productivity of the main crops in the Yellow River Basin were analyzed with the spatial autocorrelation analysis, grey correlation analysis, sensitivity analysis, and relative contribution rate. The results showed that the minimum mean values of WPI, WPC, and WPT were 0.

Electric Spark Deposition of Antibacterial Silver Coating on Microstructured Titanium Surfaces with a Novel Flexible Brush Electrode.

Infection caused by orthopedic titanium implants, which results in tissue damage, is a key factor in endosseous implant failure. Given the seriousness of implant infections and the limitations of antibiotic therapy, surface microstructures and antimicrobial silver coatings have emerged as prominent research areas and have displayed certain antimicrobial effects. Researchers are now working to combine the two to produce more effective antimicrobial surfaces.

Selective adsorption of antibiotics on manganese oxide-loaded biochar and mechanism based on quantitative structure-property relationship model.

In this study, MnCl-impregnated biomass was oxygen-limited pyrolyzed to produce manganese oxide-loaded biochar (MBC), its adsorption behaviors and influencing factors on tetracycline (TTC), norfloxacin (NOR), and sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were systematically investigated. Three antibiotics exhibited enhanced adsorption behavior on MBC, with maximum adsorption capacity as accurately described by Sips isotherm: TTC (534 mg/g) > NOR (67 mg/g) > SMX (28 mg/g). Hydrogen bonding, n/π-π interactions, electrostatic interaction, surface coordination, and hydrophobic interaction are the major mechanisms for the improved adsorption.

In Vitro Investigation on the Effect of Dendrobine on the Activity of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes.

Dendrobine is the major active ingredient of , and , all of which are used in traditional Chinese medicine owing to their antitumor and anti-inflammation activities. Hence, investigation on the interaction of dendrobine with cytochrome P450 enzymes could provide a reference for the clinical application of . The effects of dendrobine on cytochrome P450 enzymes activities were investigated in the presence of 0, 2.

Selective adsorption of anions on hydrotalcite-like compounds derived from drinking water treatment residuals.

Most drinking water treatment residuals (DWTRs) with rich metal resources are landfilled directly without treatment, which results in wasted Al/Fe resources. This work proposes a new method of preparing Mg-Al-Fe Hydrotalcite-like compounds (MAF-HTCLs) by recycling DWTRs as the raw material to selectively adsorb anions in the waste water. In this study, MAF-HTCLs were prepared by the coprecipitation method with recycled DWTRs.

Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation-Related Genes Associated with Tumor Grade and Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Bioinformatic Study.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to identify the association between tumor grade and liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS)-related genes, and to generate a LLPS-related gene-based risk index (LLPSRI) as a prognostic tool for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Methods: Weighted gene correlation network analysis was performed to test whether the LLPS-related gene modules were associated with tumor grade of HCC. The candidate modules were subjected to functional enrichment analysis.

High-efficiency oxidation of fluoroquinolones by the synergistic activation of peroxymonosulfate via vacuum ultraviolet and ferrous iron.

Fluoroquinolones in aquatic environments have caused worldwide concern due to the negative effects on human health and ecological environment. So far, the performance and mechanism for fluoroquinolones removal by the synergistic activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) via vacuum UV (VUV) irradiation and Fe are still blank. Herein, compared with its sub-processes, VUV/Fe/PMS process significantly improved the degradation and mineralization efficiencies of three fluoroquinolones.

Formation of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) from tetracycline antibiotics during the disinfection of ammonium-containing water: The role of antibiotics dissociation and active chlorine species.

N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a nitrosamine, is a typical nitrogenous disinfection byproduct. In this study, NDMA formation potential and mechanism, from tetracycline and oxytetracycline (as model precursors) in an ammonium-contaminating water, were investigated. The results indicated that both monochloramine and dichloramine played a vital role in NDMA formation.

Altered Genes and Biological Functions in Response to Severe Burns.

Severe burns are acute wounds caused by local heat exposure, resulting in life-threatening systemic effects and poor survival. However, the specific molecular mechanisms remain unclear. First, we downloaded gene expression data related to severe burns from the GEO database (GSE19743, GSE37069, and GSE77791).

A large copper-niobate cluster with the pagoda-shaped subunit {NbO}.

A 72-nuclearity niobium cluster was synthesized, in which two {CuNb26O76} clusters and one {Nb20O59} cluster are fused in a triangular fashion, resulting in a {Nb12} cavity. Further, the simple nature of the species allowed its investigation by ESI-MS analysis, yielding two subunits with time.