Facile one-step recovery of stable lignin nanoparticles from sugarcane bagasse black liquor and their application in bioactive food packaging.

Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) were recovered by one-step acidification of the black liquor from sugarcane bagasse treatment, substituting the conventional two-step practice. For the first time, the effect of extra stirring time on the stability of LNPs was investigated. Having been precipitated from 10 to 25 folds diluted black liquor to pH values of 1.

Enhancing the photoelectrochemical performance of BiOI-derived BiVO films by controlled-intensity current electrodeposition.

This study investigates the fabrication of BiVO photoanodes using a controlled-intensity current electrodeposition method to improve their photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance. The impact of varying the deposition current density and VO(acac) concentration was systematically analyzed to optimize the crystallinity, surface morphology, and electronic properties of the films. Subsequently, an electrochemical deposition method was developed to facilitate the uniform distribution of VO among Bi-O-I flakes to homogeneously enhance the conversion reaction.

Functional bio-packaging enhanced with nanocellulose from rice straw and cinnamon essential oil Pickering emulsion for fruit preservation.

Biopackaging materials are gaining significant attention compared to traditional synthetic polymers thanks to their biodegradable and biocompatible nature to be used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The current major gaps in research regarding these biopackaging materials are their low mechanical strength and the introduction of functional additives to enhance their range of applications. In this paper, a biopackaging material is formulated using polyvinyl alcohol with glycerol as a plasticizer, rice straw-derived nanocellulose as a mechanical property enhancer and cinnamon essential oil Pickering emulsion as the main functional ingredient for strawberry preservation.

Comparative Study on Structural, Functional, and Biological Properties of Enzymatic Protein Hydrolysates from Different Legumes Native to Vietnam.

The growing demand for plant-based proteins reflects a consumer shift toward healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. Among these, hydrolyzed proteins have garnered attention due to their enhanced functional properties and biological activities compared to crude proteins. This study investigated the impact of enzymatic hydrolysis using Alcalase on the functional, technological, and biological properties of proteins derived from various beans, including yellow bean (Vigna radiata L.

Machine Learning Techniques in Chronic Kidney Diseases: A Comparative Study of Classification Model Performance.

The kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering and eliminating toxins from the body. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is becoming increasingly prevalent, affecting not only older adults but also younger populations. To minimize kidney damage for those at risk, an accurate assessment and monitoring of CKD are crucial.

Prevalence, species identification, and antibiotic resistance of Staphylococci in dogs visiting veterinary clinics in Vietnam.

Staphylococci are important commensal and opportunistic bacteria found in various animals, including dogs and humans. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococci is a growing global concern, including in Vietnam. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, species distribution, and antibiotic-resistance profiles of Staphylococci isolated from dogs visiting veterinary clinics in Vietnam.

A durian leaf image dataset of common diseases in Vietnam for agricultural diagnosis.

Agriculture plays a vital role in Vietnam's economy, with durian being a key high-value crop that supports millions of farmers. However, durian leaves are highly susceptible to pests, diseases, and environmental stressors, negatively impacting yield and quality. This study introduces a dataset of 2595 durian leaf images, categorized into six classes: 484 healthy leaves and 2111 diseased leaves spanning Blight (440), Colletotrichum (400), Algal (462), Phomopsis (411), and Rhizoctonia (398).

UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS-Guided phytochemical characterization and molecular docking of extract for Keap1-Nrf2 modulation.

extract (RRE) is traditionally used for its antioxidant properties, but its molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the ability of RRE to activate the Keap1-Nrf2 pathway, a key regulator of oxidative stress defense. UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS identified 91 phytochemicals, with 10 major compounds, including flavonoids, triterpenoids, and alkaloids.

Imipramine-induced immunomodulation and intracellular growth inhibition during 544 infection in RAW 264.7 cells and BALB/c mice.

Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic infection with increasing global prevalence. Traditional treatments rely on antibiotic combinations, but challenges such as drug resistance and relapse necessitate the exploration of alternative therapeutic options. Imipramine hydrochloride (ImiP) has shown potential as an adjunctive treatment for infectious diseases.

An enhancement of multi-scope topological graph pooling and representation learning with attention for molecular graph classification.

In recent years, recent advancements have shown the successful integration of topological data analysis (TDA) with deep learning (DL) to enhance representations of complex data structures, such as graphs. Graph neural networks (GNNs) have emerged as a powerful tool for analyzing graph-based data and have been popularly applied to multiple tasks related to node and graph analysis and classification. Given the intrinsic topological nature of graph connectivity, recent studies have leveraged topological features; including persistent homology and landmark extraction, to enrich graph representations.

Eco-friendly and effectively glyphosate removal using novel banana peel-derived biopolymer-supported CoFeO activated peroxydisulfate: kinetic and mechanism insights.

In this work, an eco-friendly and novel heterogeneous catalyst deriving biopolymer extracted from banana peel for supporting CoFeO (CoFeO@BP-BiP) was successfully developed to activate peroxydisulfate (PDS) for mineralization removal of glyphosate (GP) herbicide from wastewater. GP mineralization performance, evaluating via COD removal efficiency, in CoFeO@BP-BiP/PDS system was compared with that in CoFeO/PDS system under various operational conditions. The chemical-physical properties were systematically analyzed to explore the mineralization mechanisms of GP.

Clinical features and hematological and biochemical blood parameters of dogs with hepatobiliary disorders.

Background And Aim: Hepatobiliary disorders represent a significant clinical concern in canine medicine, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality. However, comprehensive data on clinical presentation and hematological and biochemical alterations associated with these disorders in Vietnam remain limited. This study aimed to characterize the clinical manifestations and hematobiochemical profiles of dogs diagnosed with hepatobiliary disorders in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Herbal Medicine in Diabetes Treatment: An Updated Strategy With Flavonoid Compounds in Preclinical and Clinical Studies.

Diabetes is a complex and increasingly prevalent condition, affecting a significant portion of the global population and associated with multiple risk factors. Managing the disease remains a significant challenge, especially with the risks and severe side effects of current treatments, underscoring the need for safer and more effective therapies. Natural sources, particularly flavonoids, have shown considerable promise in reducing blood glucose levels.

Complete genome sequence of strain BS22LVI isolated from the intestine of whiteleg shrimp, .

We report the complete genome sequence of strain BS22LVI, isolated from the mid-hindgut of whiteleg shrimp () in Korea. The 3,824,412 bp circular genome has a G + C content of 41.65% and encodes 3,828 predicted coding sequences, including genes associated with antimicrobial activity and quorum quenching.

RRT-CS: A free-collision planner for capsule-like SCORBOT by iterated learning.

In this study, we present an enhanced Rapidly-exploring Random Trees (RRT) algorithm integrated with a visual servoing technique for recognizing unknown environments. The robotic platform utilized is the SCORBOT-ER-VII, which consists of five links, servo motors, gearboxes, and an end-effector. Several target objects are used to define the initial position, obstacles, and destination.

Study of self-assembly behavior and ionic conductivity of conjugated liquid crystals with T-shaped facial-polyphilic structure.

The unique self-assembly of liquid crystals (LCs), combined with their potential application as organic semiconductors, has become a focus of recent research. Here, a joint experimental and computational study of the self-assembly and ionic conduction was carried out on a series of T-shaped conjugated LCs consisting of three incompatible components. By extending the EOn side-chain length, several experimental evaluations confirmed a decrease of the order-disorder transition temperature, while coarse-grained simulations revealed a structural evolution from a smectic phase to a columnar phase.

Alpha-Glucosidase and Nitric Oxide Inhibitors from Paramignya trimera Leaves and Dicranopteris linearis Spores: In Silico and In Vitro Aspects.

Dicranopteris linearis and Paramignya trimera, widely utilized plants in traditional Vietnamese medicine, lack comprehensive chemical and biological data pertaining to their composition. The crude extracts of these biosources showed remarkable alpha-glucosidase and nitric oxide (NO) inhibition. Bioguided isolation based on alpha-glucosidase inhibition and anti-inflammatory activity was applied to P.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Incidence in Young Children in the United States: Impact of Methodologies and Patient Characteristics.

Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in US inpatient and outpatient settings.

Methods: We established national cohorts of privately insured children < 5 years (2011-2019) to estimate annual and seasonal incidences of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), RSV-LRTI, and RSV acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI), stratified by age and high-risk conditions per American Academy of Pediatrics definitions. Sensitivity analyses varied episode definitions and assessed the impact of immunoprophylaxis and RSV under-ascertainment.

An Integrated Fuzzy Neural Network and Topological Data Analysis for Molecular Graph Representation Learning and Property Forecasting.

Within a recent decade, graph neural network (GNN) has emerged as a powerful neural architecture for various graph-structured data modelling and task-driven representation learning problems. Recent studies have highlighted the remarkable capabilities of GNNs in handling complex graph representation learning tasks, achieving state-of-the-art results in node/graph classification, regression, and generation. However, most traditional GNN-based architectures like GCN and GraphSAGE still faced several challenges related to the capability of preserving the multi-scaled topological structures.

Antibiotic potential and metabolic modulation of Bacillus velezensis VTRNT 01 in response to bacterial elicitors.

Bacterial elicitors are recognized for their ecological role in stimulating plant defenses and enhancing the production of beneficial metabolites. This study explores the antibiotic potential of endophytic Bacillus velezensis VTRNT 01, isolated from Adenosma bracteosum Bonati, under co-cultivation with bacterial elicitors (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Aeromonas hydrophila). By leveraging these interactions, we aim to unlock the full potential of endophytic bacteria for sustainable applications in agriculture and pharmaceuticals.

Recent advances in microneedles for enhanced functional angiogenesis and vascular drug delivery.

Many therapeutic applications use the transdermal method to avoid the severe restrictions associated with oral medication delivery. Given the limitations of traditional drug delivery via skin, transdermal microneedle (MN) arrays have been reported to be versatile and very efficient devices due to their outstanding characteristics such as painless penetration, affordability, excellent medicinal efficacy, and relative safety. MNs have recently received increased attention for their ability to cure vascular illnesses such as hypertension and thrombosis, as well as promote wound healing via the angiogenesis impact.

Comparative study of alpha-glucosidase inhibition of four Vietnamese medicinal plants , , , and : and studies.

Four medicinal plants , , , and growing in the South of Vietnam were investigated for their alpha-glucosidase inhibition. The crude methanol extract of was determined to be the most active extract, then was selected for further assays including antidiabetic study and toxicity. alpha-glucosidase inhibition of four medicinal plants , , , and was screened using standard procedures.

Triterpenoids from leaves of with their alpha-glucosidase inhibition: and aspects.

From the leaves of , a new C-noreuphane-type triterpenoid, paramignyene (), together with four known triterpenoids, kansenone (), eupha-8,25-diene-3,24-diol-7-one (), eupha-7,25-diene-3,24-diol (), and -sitosterol (), were isolated and structurally elucidated. Paramignyene () represents the first C-noreuphane-type triterpenoid in nature. Their chemical structures were established using comprehensive spectroscopic data (1D- and 2D-NMR and HRESIMS).

Multi-level high utility-itemset hiding.

Privacy is as a critical issue in the age of data. Organizations and corporations who publicly share their data always have a major concern that their sensitive information may be leaked or extracted by rivals or attackers using data miners. High-utility itemset mining (HUIM) is an extension to frequent itemset mining (FIM) which deals with business data in the form of transaction databases, data that is also in danger of being stolen.