The book examines molecular mechanisms of biofilm formation and quorum sensing, highlighting their roles in microbial pathogenesis and antimicrobial resistance. It explores emerging strategies for controlling biofilms, including quorum quenching, phytochemicals, and phage therapy.
The book examines the intersection of liver health, public health policy, and welfare initiatives, highlighting the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and accessible healthcare. It also explores innovative policy approaches and practical recommendations for strengthening healthcare systems and reducing health inequities.
A new book examines the growing significance of staycations in reshaping tourism, hospitality, and consumer behavior. The volume brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse countries to explore various dimensions of staycation tourism, including rural hospitality, eco-tourism, and wellness tourism.
The book provides a structured overview of dioxirane chemistry, examining fundamental principles and their use in organic transformations. It offers practical guidance for chemists to understand and apply dioxirane chemistry in precision synthesis.
The book examines the security challenges and emerging practices associated with Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), including blockchain, cryptography, and steganography. It discusses secure authentication, data transmission, and strategies for improving system reliability and resilience across various industries.
This edited volume examines the evolution of staycations, rural hospitality, eco-tourism, and wellness tourism, highlighting their economic, cultural, and environmental significance. Researchers and practitioners explore contemporary themes, including workcation culture and social media marketing.
The book examines how interconnected crises affect economic systems, healthcare, and trade, highlighting the consequences of healthcare system disruptions and geopolitical tensions between the US and China. It provides a multidisciplinary perspective on global crises and their human consequences.
The book provides a systematic and evidence-based approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing impacted mandibular third molars. Key findings include the importance of radiological assessment and the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in preoperative evaluation.
This book examines the nutritional value and health benefits of Brassica vegetables, including their bioactive compounds such as glucosinolates, phenolics, and carotenoids. It discusses their potential benefits for human health and disease prevention, as well as their use as functional foods.
Biosensor technology is being explored for neurological diagnosis, monitoring, and personalized care. Advances in biosensors and biomarker research are creating new opportunities for effective detection, monitoring, and understanding of neurological disorders.
Curcumin nanoparticles improve ovarian and uterine recovery from cadmium toxicity in rats, achieving near-complete restoration of tissue. The nanoparticles' sustained-release vehicle improves curcumin's stability, cellular uptake, and tissue distribution.
This review examines the application of CNNs in medical imaging, covering disease detection, image segmentation, and image registration across various modalities. The authors identify key areas of progress and highlight the need to address data heterogeneity and interpretability to realize the full potential of CNNs in clinical practice.
Researchers designed a novel compound using AI that computationally blocks SARS-CoV-2's main protease, making it a promising candidate for further laboratory validation. The compound has been shown to induce conformational changes in the enzyme, disrupting viral replication and replication.
A lightweight computational method predicts intrinsically disordered proteins with high accuracy, outperforming existing tools. The IDP-T5CKNN model uses an existing protein language model and K-Nearest Neighbour classifier to achieve state-of-the-art results on benchmark datasets.
The book examines the development, properties, and processing of tungsten heavy alloys, which are increasingly important in demanding engineering applications due to their exceptional density, mechanical strength, and wear resistance. Advanced manufacturing techniques and surface engineering approaches are also explored to improve mate...
Emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics are transforming financial institutions and customer experiences. The book examines the opportunities and challenges associated with digital transformation, including fintech regulation, cybersecurity, and financial fraud detection.
The book examines gender-based inequalities in entrepreneurship, exploring barriers to finance, market access, leadership, and business opportunities. It highlights practical strategies for fostering equity, innovation, and sustainable economic growth, providing a comprehensive scholarly examination of gender-inclusive entrepreneurship.
The book examines the integration of HPC, AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity to support environmentally responsible and technologically resilient development. It explores emerging developments in big data and cloud computing, as well as AI- and IoT-enabled sustainable agriculture and carbon reduction.
Kratom's active compounds may slow glucose absorption, suppress neuroinflammation, and inhibit acetylcholinesterase in age-related diseases. However, its opioid-like properties carry risks of dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal, as well as potential cardiovascular hazards.
A study found that frequent automated reminders to smile via computer vision technology reduced happiness, while a simple pen-in-mouth technique produced a more authentic emotional response. The traditional method, despite lack of precision, appears to be more effective in inducing happiness.
A new study from Ukraine used satellite imagery to assess the wartime destruction of forests hosting unique bird song dialects of the Common Chaffinch, finding nearly a third have been damaged or destroyed by combat. The study highlights the cultural loss of these dialects, which cannot be restored by replanting the forest, and calls f...
Researchers in India have developed a manganese-based catalytic system that selectively converts toluene into benzaldehyde using air as the oxidant, achieving high selectivity for benzaldehyde without over-oxidising it further. The system, composed of manganese acetate, iron chloride, and sodium bromide, outperforms traditional catalys...
A retrospective case series of 5 patients with severe COPD-associated pulmonary hypertension found modest improvements in pulmonary hemodynamics and exercise capacity after 6 months of nebulized ensifentrine, without exacerbations or worsening oxygenation. The study suggests a potential therapeutic role for ensifentrine in this under-t...
This book explores the role of biosensors in modern medicine, from nanoscale design to real-world applications in cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, and viral outbreaks. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for those working at the intersection of biosensing, nanotechnology, and precision medicine.
The book examines how emerging technologies are reshaping the workplace, supporting human-centric workplaces and sustainable business practices. It explores unified communication technologies, artificial intelligence, and other digital technologies in business transformation and sustainable development.
The book explores eutectic mixtures as a strategy to improve API solubility and bioavailability. It covers fundamental science, preparation methods, characterization techniques, and applications in drug delivery.
This book explores the role of bioenergy in addressing climate change, energy security, and environmental sustainability. It presents a comprehensive examination of bioenergy technologies, their production, optimization, and assessment, highlighting their contribution to a low-carbon economy.
The book explores how generative AI is reshaping retail through AI-driven capabilities, creating value, and meeting evolving consumer expectations. It covers topics like AI-powered personalization, conversational commerce, and intelligent supply chains, offering a balanced perspective on AI-enabled retailing.
This book explores the convergence of plant-based medicine and nanoscale delivery systems to address pressing health challenges. It presents new approaches for treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and metabolic disorders, and showcases successful applications of nanophytomedicine.
The book explores diverse microbial strategies for wastewater remediation, including indigenous microorganisms and genetically modified microorganisms. Advanced technologies such as biosorption and membrane bioreactors are also examined, highlighting their potential to address the growing global challenge of wastewater pollution.
This book examines the gut-brain axis and its influence on neurological health, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. The authors discuss potential microbiota-based interventions, such as probiotics and prebiotics, to modulate neurological health.
The book delves into practical approaches to reducing waste and improving environmental performance in the tourism sector, covering topics such as food waste, plastic and e-waste, and eco-friendly hospitality. It emphasizes policy-driven solutions to promote responsible tourism development.
The book explores AI-powered medical imaging, surgical planning, and real-time augmented reality guidance for more accurate and personalized procedures. It also examines ethical considerations and future directions in precision surgery, supported by practical case studies.
The book covers essential ENT examination stations, providing a structured approach to history taking, physical examination, and patient communication. It also includes clinical photographs and response stations to develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
This handbook provides a practical introduction to computational methods and simulation for engineering applications, covering MATLAB programming and Simulink modeling. It develops essential skills in analytical and simulation tools, suitable for students, researchers, and professionals
Carbon nitride-based nanomaterials exhibit tunable electronic properties and chemical stability, making them versatile catalysts for organic synthesis and environmental applications. Recent developments in g-C₃N₄ and its derivatives explore their roles in various chemical processes.
Researchers use sono-precipitation to shrink simvastatin particles to submicron size, improving dissolution and bioavailability. The technique outperforms commercial products and offers a practical, inexpensive method for improving poorly water-soluble drugs.
This book examines the role of heterocyclic compounds in modern anticancer drug discovery and development. It explores diverse heterocyclic scaffolds being investigated as potential anticancer agents, including pyrimidines, imidazoles, and quinolines.
Researchers isolated two photosynthetic bacteria from pond water in Pakistan and tested their ability to degrade pollutants in sewage. After seven days of treatment, the bacteria reduced biochemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand, improving water quality.
Researchers surveyed the ocean's medicine cabinet, discovering cancer-fighting alkaloids and antiviral compounds in coral reefs and deep-sea habitats. Sustainable sourcing and conservation are key to unlocking these compounds' full potential.
Researchers compared three AI approaches to spot stroke lesions on contrast-free MRI scans, finding that the self-configuring nnU-Net achieved the highest accuracy and was faster than other models. The study highlights the importance of rigorous testing and standardization in developing reliable AI systems for clinical use.
The review compiles 243 flavonoids from Erythrina species, showcasing structural diversity and biological activities. Flavonoids from this genus have been found to exhibit novel and unusual chemistry, with a focus on prenylated and oxygenated compounds.
Researchers are using nanocarriers like liposomes and nanoparticles to enhance quercetin's absorption and bioavailability. This review consolidates recent formulation research, highlighting current strengths and future directions.
A new review article investigates how distinct brain receptors drive nicotine addiction, highlighting the complexity of tobacco dependence. The study identifies specific receptor subtypes involved in the rewarding effects of nicotine and the discomfort of withdrawal, providing a framework for targeted smoking-cessation strategies.
Combining microbial biofertilizers with biochar made from waste enhances soil health, plant growth, and resilience. The co-application consistently outperforms using either treatment alone, improving nutrient-use efficiency and plant biomass.
Oxidative stress drives destruction of nerve cells by disrupting energy-generating machinery, triggering chronic inflammation, and forming abnormal protein clumps. The review separates shared mechanisms from disease-specific pathways, highlighting the need for targeted treatments.
Researchers in Pakistan isolated two photosynthetic Chlorobium bacteria that substantially reduce organic pollutant levels in raw sewage within a week. The bacteria, Isolate 2w and 7w, showed significant reductions in Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), suggesting a promising approach to wastewater treatment.
Researchers discovered goniothalamin's strong binding affinities to bacterial proteins agrA and ftsZ, indicating a potential dual-target mechanism. This could lead to a new class of antibacterial agents that reduce virulence and resist resistance.
Researchers developed a wearable heart rate monitoring system and virtual reality simulation to predict swimmer distress in open water. The study showed that a sudden spike in heart rate during the first ten minutes of a swim may be an early warning signal worth acting on immediately.
A cross-sectional study among 364 medical students found that those with mobile gaming addiction experienced significantly more pain in their neck, upper back, elbows, and wrists. Elbow pain was particularly common, with addicted students reporting over four times the risk of experiencing it compared to non-addicted peers.