Two-stage biorefinery strategy using Rhodopseudomonas harwoodiae KKU-NM3/1-2 for biohydrogen production and dairy farm effluent valorization.

To address the dual challenges of sustainable energy production and agro-industrial waste management, this study presents a novel two-stage biorefinery strategy for the valorization of dairy farm effluent (DFE) using Rhodopseudomonas harwoodiae KKU-NM3/1-2. In Stage 1, an active hydrogen-producing culture was developed using low-cost carbon sources; vinegar was identified as the most cost-effective substrate, yielding 559 mL H/L at 87 % purity and a 7.4-fold cost advantage.

Effects of Replacing Soybean Meal with Enzymatically Fermented Citric Waste Pellets on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation, Degradability, and Gas Production Kinetics.

This study evaluated the effects of replacing SBM with CWYWEP on in vitro rumen fermentation, nutrient degradability, and gas production kinetics. Citric waste was co-fermented with yeast waste and a multi-enzyme complex for 14 days, then sun-dried and pelleted. The final CWYWEP product contained 50.

Revealing ligand deprotonation and speciation pathways in Cu(II)-glycine aqueous solutions liquid-jet X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy supported by calculations.

We present an integrated methodology combining photoemission spectroscopy, chemical speciation modeling, and calculations to investigate aqueous solutions of copper chloride salts mixed with glycine. This system is of interest due to the role of amino acid-metal interactions in biological and environmental contexts. Speciation simulations based on chemical equilibrium models reveal the formation of Cu-(glycine) and Cu-(glycine) complexes, with relative abundances that depend on initial ion concentrations.

High-efficiency dual-band switched beam antenna with back lobe suppression using parasitic elements and patch etching for 5G.

This paper presents the design and development of an innovative single-element, dual-band beam-switching antenna with back lobe suppression, tailored for 5G applications. The proposed antenna integrates parasitic elements and patch etching techniques to enhance performance while maintaining a compact and cost-efficient design. Operating effectively at 0.

Prevalence, morphological and molecular characterization of Leucocytozoon macleani (Apicomplexa: Haemosporida) from chickens in Thailand.

Leucocytozoon species are common in countries with warm climates but are an often neglected blood parasite in poultry. Although Leucocytozoon macleani is less virulent than Leucocytozoon caulleryi, it can still negatively impact production performance. In Thailand, the available reports indicate a high prevalence of Leucocytozoon spp.

Enhancing GABA and Antioxidant Bioaccessibility in Germinated Brown Rice: Ultrasonic-Assisted Cellulase Pretreatment Optimized via RSM and ANN-GA.

Germinated brown rice (GBR) is a functional food rich in γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and antioxidants. However, its bioaccessibility is limited by the dense bran structure. Ultrasonic-assisted enzymatic pretreatment has emerged as a green technology to enhance the nutritional profile of germinated grains.

Curcumin Derivative CU4c Exhibits HDAC-Inhibitory and Anticancer Activities Against Human Lung Cancer Cells In Vitro and in Mouse Xenograft Models.

: Drug resistance and severe side effects caused by gemcitabine (Gem) and cisplatin (CDDP) are common. This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of CU4c and Gem or CDDP on lung cancer cells in vitro and in nude mouse xenograft models. : Antiproliferative activity and drug interaction were evaluated using MTT and Chou-Talalay methods, respectively.

Simultaneous Electrochemical Determination of Dopamine, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine with a PVP/rGO-Modified Electrode.

The simultaneous and cost-effective determination of Dopamine (DA), Acetaminophen (APAP), and Caffeine (CAF) could be useful in several areas such as pain management, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical quality control. In this study, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was synthesized from graphite and graphene oxide (GO) using ascorbic acid as reducing agent. The rGO was characterized using FT-IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetry.

Tuning Physicochemical Properties of Boron Nitride-Based Membranes via Scalable One-Step Exfoliation for Ionic and Molecular Nanofiltration.

Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, such as graphene, have been widely used in various applications, such as electrodes for energy storage and laminar membranes for separations. Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), one of the 2D materials possessing properties similar to graphene, can be used as laminar stacking laminates for separation processes due to its high filtration efficiency and solvent flow. Herein, we prepared 2D-hBN nanosheets using different nitrogen-containing precursors via facile liquid-phase exfoliation for the preparation of hBN membranes.

Development of animal feed from Azolla microphylla to increase production efficiency of goat farms in South of Thailand.

Background: Meat goat production in Thailand, particularly among smallholder farmers, is a sustainable enterprise with significant growth potential due to increasing livestock farming. However, the reliance on high-cost imported feed ingredients, such as soybean meal, poses economic challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the use of Azolla microphylla as a cost-effective alternative protein source in goat diets, potentially replacing soybean meal to improve production efficiency.

Breeding and Ontogeny of the Aquarium-Traded Scissortail Rasbora ().

Fishes of the genus in the Cyprinidae family comprise 88 species [...

Adaptive responses of Jerusalem artichoke to mid-season drought: effects on phenolic compounds and p-coumaric acid content.

Background: Drought stress can influence the accumulation of phenolic compounds in plants. This study investigated the adaptive response of Jerusalem artichoke to mid-season drought stress, focusing on changes in total phenolic content and p-coumaric acid contents.

Methods: A pot experiment was conducted using a 2 × 5 factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design with three replications.

Effect of vacancies on blue-colored calcium phosphate scaffolds derived from Nile tilapia bone powder.

This study explores the fabrication and characterization of porous ceramic scaffolds using the polyurethane sponge replication technique with commercial hydroxyapatite (SA-P) and Nile Tilapia bone-derived (FB-P) powders. Scaffolds sintered at 1300 °C and 1400 °C for 5 h exhibited high porosity (70-90%) with interconnected pores. SA scaffolds exhibited greater shrinkage due to differences in particle size and morphology.

Ensiling characteristics and in vitro rumen fermentation of Sesbania grandiflora pods prepared with inhibitory and stimulatory additives.

Limited research has been conducted on the ensiling characteristics of Sesbania grandiflora pods (SGP) for ruminant production. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of silage additives on ensiling characteristics and in vitro rumen fermentation of SGP. A completely randomized design included three treatments: control (untreated), formic acid (FA) at 7.

Potential use of insect protein and phytonutrient based tropical plant supplementation on rumen fermentation characteristics and microbial protein synthesis in Thai native beef cattle.

Objective: This experiment evaluated the use of the insect protein and phytonutrient based tropical plant supplementation on rumen fermentation characteristics and microbial protein synthesis in Thai native beef cattle. Enhancing protein utilization and promoting rumen fermentation could be achieved by combining high-protein crickets and phytonutrients from mangosteen peel and lemongrass powder to pellet (CMLP).

Methods: Four native male Thai beef cattle were randomly assigned treatments using a 4×4 Latin square design to receive four dietary treatments.

In vitro antimicrobial activity of Thai stick cannabis Hang Kra Rog Phu Phan ( L.), sugar leaves extract against pathogenic bacteria.

Objective: L. is aware of a rich source of bioactive substances with various structures that exhibit pharmacological activity in the central nervous system, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory, reproductive, and gastrointestinal systems.

Materials And Methods: In this study, cannabis sugar leaves were soaked in 99% ethanol, followed by evaporation.

Morphological and molecular characterization of microfilariae in chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Northeastern Thailand.

Background: Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by filarial nematodes. The life cycle involves vertebrates host and hematophagous arthropods. Filarial nematodes are viviparous, and their larvae (microfilaria) are produced into the blood circulation.

Occupational health and safety management of industries in the Nakhon Ratchasima of Thailand.

The occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) of industry is a key issue in reducing risks and accidents in the workplace. A study to evaluate the OHSMS factors in the perception of workers in Nakhon Ratchasima province using a questionnaire of 937 people from 13 types of industries. The results showed confirmed of questionnaire met the recommended criteria and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) between observable with variables of safety management found safety management's Goodness of fit indicators.

Fabrication of montmorillonite composite alginate beads for micro-solid phase extraction of carbamate residues prior to their determination by ultra performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detector.

This paper reports the employment of natural montmorillonite (Cloisite Na) and sodium alginate (Alg) to fabricate sorbent beads and applied for extraction and preconcentration of carbamates (CBMs) based on micro-solid phase extraction (μ-SPE) method prior to analysis by ultraperformance liquid chromatography coupled with a photodiode array detector (UPLC-PDA). Cloisite Na/Alg composite bead was synthesized by ionic gelation method using calcium chloride as a cross-linking agent at ambient temperature. The biocomposite sorbent bead was then characterized by various techniques, including scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).

Mitochondrial genome, nuclear ribosomal RNA gene, and morphological-tegumental analysis of dermatitis-causing cercariae: Trichobilharzia sp. from Thailand.

Avian blood flukes of the genus Trichobilharzia, the largest subgroup of the Schistosomatidae family, are of medical and veterinary importance as causative agents of avian schistosomiasis and human cercarial dermatitis. Despite their significance, molecular data on Trichobilharzia species from Southeast Asia remain limited, and no mitochondrial genomes have been reported to date. This study presents the first complete mitochondrial genome and nuclear ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene analysis of a Trichobilharzia sp.

Comprehensive evaluation of 2,4-D dimethylammonium toxicity in rice field crabs (Somanniathelphusa bangkokensis).

2,4-D dimethylammonium is a widely used herbicide known for its environmental persistence and adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems. This study investigates the toxicological impacts of 2,4-D dimethylammonium on rice field crabs (Somanniathelphusa bangkokensis), focusing on morphological, biochemical, and histological alterations. Crabs were exposed to varying concentrations of 2,4-D dimethylammonium (210-378 mg/L) for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h.

Feed Efficiency and Growth Performance in Thai Beef Cattle Fed Cricket Meal as a Soybean Meal Replacement.

Cricket () is a high-protein insect species with a favorable amino acid and fatty acid profile, widely recognized as an alternative to soybean meal in nonruminant diets. However, research on its use in ruminant nutrition remains limited, particularly regarding its effects on feed efficiency and performance. This study evaluated the impact of completely replacing soybean meal with cricket meal on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, microbial populations, and growth performance in Thai native beef cattle.

Pickup truck crash severity analysis via machine learning: policy insights for developing countries.

This study pursues two complementary objectives: first, evaluating machine learning approaches for crash severity prediction to address methodological gaps in pickup truck crash analysis; second, systematically comparing single- versus multi-vehicle crash outcomes to understand distinct risk factors. Using Thailand crash data, the research compares Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost, and Deep Neural Network models, optimized with K-fold cross-validation and Bayesian Optimization, with SHAP employed for model interpretability. Results demonstrate that model performance varies significantly with injury classification schemes: XGBoost performed best for multiclass injury classification in both crash types, while Random Forest and Deep Neural Networks excelled in binary classification for single- and multi-vehicle crashes, respectively.