Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 68: Electroacupuncture Reduces Seizure Activity and Enhances GAD 67 and Glutamate Transporter Expression in Kainic Acid Induced Status Epilepticus in Infant Rats Behavioral Sciences doi: 10.3390/bs9070068 Authors: Angelica Vega-García Teresa Neri-Gómez Vinnitsa Buzoianu-Anguiano Christian Guerra-Araiza Julia Segura-Uribe Iris Feria-Romero Sandra Orozco-Suarez Status epilepticus (SE) is one of the most significant complications in pediatric...
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Sensors, Vol. 19, Pages 2859: Picoliter Cuvette inside an Optical Fiber to Track Gold Nanoparticle Aggregation for Measurement of Biomolecules Sensors doi: 10.3390/s19132859 Authors: Masahiko Shiraishi Kazuhiro Watanabe Shoichi Kubodera This study demonstrated a measurement approach for biomolecules at the picoliter scale, using a newly developed picoliter cuvette inside an optical fiber constructed via near-ultraviolet femtosecond laser drilling. The sensing capacity was estimated...
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Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 926: Uncooled Short-Wave Infrared Sensor Based on PbS Quantum Dots Using ZnO NPs Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9070926 Authors: JinBeom Kwon SaeWan Kim JaeSung Lee CheolEon Park OkSik Kim Binrui Xu JinHyuk Bae ShinWon Kang Shortwave infrared (SWIR) sensors have attracted interest due to their usefulness in applications like military and medical equipment. SWIR sensors based on various materials are currently being studied. However, most...
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Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2384: Characterization of Key Aroma Compounds and Construction of Flavor Base Module of Chinese Sweet Oranges Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24132384 Authors: Mengzhu Shui Tao Feng Yanzun Tong Haining Zhuang Chihkang Lo Hongfeng Sun Ling Chen Shiqing Song Sweet orange flavor, with its refreshing, joyful and attractive aroma, is favored by the majority of consumers all over the world. However, the industry terminology between flavorists...
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Energies, Vol. 12, Pages 2477: Application of Biochar Derived from Different Types of Biomass and Treatment Methods as a Fuel Source for Direct Carbon Fuel Cells Energies doi: 10.3390/en12132477 Authors: Lithnes Kalaivani Palniandy Li Wan Yoon Wai Yin Wong Siek-Ting Yong Ming Meng Pang The direct carbon fuel cell (DCFC) is an emerging technology for energy production. The application of biomass in DCFCs will be a major transition from the use of coal to generate energy. However,...
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MAKE, Vol. 1, Pages 756-767: Semi-Supervised Faster RCNN-Based Person Detection and Load Classification for Far Field Video Surveillance Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction doi: 10.3390/make1030044 Authors: Haoran Wei Nasser Kehtarnavaz This paper presents a semi-supervised faster region-based convolutional neural network (SF-RCNN) approach to detect persons and to classify the load carried by them in video data captured from distances several miles away via high-power lens...
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Fishes, Vol. 4, Pages 37: The Dietary Lipid Content Affects the Tissue Gene Expression of Muscle Growth Biomarkers and the GH/IGF System of Pejerrey (Odontesthes bonariensis) Juveniles Fishes doi: 10.3390/fishes4030037 Authors: Pedro Gómez-Requeni Mauricio Nestor Kraemer Luis Fabián Canosa Gene expression of growth hormone receptors (GHRs), insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), myostatin (MSTN) and myogenin (MyoG) was analyzed in juveniles pejerrey fed with graded levels of lipids...
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Materials, Vol. 12, Pages 2071: Desktop Fabrication of Strong Poly (Lactic Acid) Parts: FFF Process Parameters Tuning Materials doi: 10.3390/ma12132071 Authors: Vladimir E. Kuznetsov Azamat G. Tavitov Oleg D. Urzhumtsev Artem A. Korotkov Sergey V. Solodov Alexey N. Solonin The current study aims to evaluate the possibilities to increase part strength by optimizing the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process parameters. Five different CAD models of parts with the same...
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Sustainability, Vol. 11, Pages 3543: Carbon Offset Service and Design Guideline of Tree Planting for Multifamily Residential Sites in Korea Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su11133543 Authors: Hyun-Kil Jo Hye-Mi Park Jin-Young Kim Multifamily residential sites (MRS) are practical alternatives for securing a carbon uptake source in urban areas where hardscape is dominant, as trees must be planted in the lot area, according to the current landscape-related ordinances in Korea. Tree planting...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3145: Does the Epstein–Barr Virus Play a Role in the Pathogenesis of Graves’ Disease? International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20133145 Authors: Aleksandra Pyzik Ewelina Grywalska Beata Matyjaszek-Matuszek Jarosław Ludian Ewa Kiszczak-Bochyńska Agata Smoleń Jacek Roliński Dawid Pyzik Graves’ disease (GD) it the most common chronic organ-specific thyroid disorder without a fully recognized etiology. The pathogenesis...
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Sustainability, Vol. 11, Pages 3540: Buildingmass and Energy Demand in Conventional Housing Typologies of the Mediterranean City Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su11133540 Authors: Michele Morganti Anna Pages-Ramon Helena Coch Antonio Isalgue The causal relation among building typology and building energy demand is a complex balance of climate, morphology, technology and use. The assessment of the relation between mass of building elements and energy demand in different housing...
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Sustainability, Vol. 11, Pages 3544: Promoting Health-related Quality of Life in Minority Youth through Environmental Education and Nature Contact Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su11133544 Authors: Christine C. Ekenga Nadav Sprague Damilola M. Shobiye Few studies have examined the relationship between environmental sustainability education and health outcomes in youth. The purpose of this study was to examine health-related quality of life over a 13-week time period in a sample of...
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Minerals, Vol. 9, Pages 390: Enigmatic Alluvial Sapphires from the Orosmayo Region, Jujuy Province, Northwest Argentina: Insights into Their Origin from in situ Oxygen Isotopes Minerals doi: 10.3390/min9070390 Authors: Ian T. Graham Stephen J. Harris Laure Martin Angela Lay Eduardo Zappettini This study sought to investigate in situ oxygen isotopes (δ18O) within alluvial colorless-white to blue sapphires from the Orosmayo region, Jujuy Province, NW Argentina, in...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3144: The Psoriasis Therapeutic Potential of a Novel Short Laminin Peptide C16 International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20133144 Authors: Tsung-Chuan Ho Shu-I Yeh Show-Li Chen Yeou-Ping Tsao Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by excessive growth of keratinocytes and hyperkeratosis in the epidermis. An abnormality of the non-lesional epidermis at an early stage of psoriasis is involved in triggering inflammatory...
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Land, Vol. 8, Pages 103: Climate, Land Use and Land Cover Changes in the Bandama Basin (Côte D’Ivoire, West Africa) and Incidences on Hydropower Production of the Kossou Dam Land doi: 10.3390/land8070103 Authors: Yao Morton Kouame Salomon Obahoundje Arona Diedhiou Baptiste François Ernest Amoussou Sandrine Anquetin Régis Sacre Didi Lazare Kouakou Kouassi Vami Hermann N’guessan Bi Emile Gneneyougo Soro Etienne Kouakou Yao Climate and land use/cover changes...
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Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 925: Synthesis, Characterization and Fabrication of Graphene/Boron Nitride Nanosheets Heterostructure Tunneling Devices Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9070925 Authors: Muhammad Sajjad Vladimir Makarov Frank Mendoza Muhammad S. Sultan Ali Aldalbahi Peter X. Feng Wojciech M. Jadwisienczak Brad R. Weiner Gerardo Morell Various types of 2D/2D prototype devices based on graphene (G) and boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) were fabricated to...
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Sensors, Vol. 19, Pages 2858: Enzyme-Functionalized Piezoresistive Hydrogel Biosensors for the Detection of Urea Sensors doi: 10.3390/s19132858 Authors: Jan Erfkamp Margarita Guenther Gerald Gerlach Urea is used in a wide variety of industrial applications such as the production of fertilizers. Furthermore, urea as a metabolic product is an important indicator in biomedical diagnostics. For these applications, reliable urea sensors are essential. In this work, we present a novel...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2275: Methodology to Derive Objective Screen-State from Smartphones: A SMART Platform Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16132275 Authors: Tarun Reddy Katapally Luan Manh Chu Time on screens (screen time) on multiple digital devices (computers, mobile phones, tablets, television screens, etc.) due to varied motivations (work, leisure, entertainment, gaming, etc.) has become an integral part of population...
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Materials, Vol. 12, Pages 2072: Influence of Na2O Content and Ms (SiO2/Na2O) of Alkaline Activator on Workability and Setting of Alkali-Activated Slag Paste Materials doi: 10.3390/ma12132072 Authors: Sung Choi Kwang-Myong Lee The performance of alkali-activated slag (AAS) paste using activators of strong alkali components is affected by the type, composition, and dosage of the alkaline activators. Promoting the reaction of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) by alkaline activators...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3143: Antitumor and Anti-Invasive Effect of Apigenin on Human Breast Carcinoma through Suppression of IL-6 Expression International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20133143 Authors: Hwan Hee Lee Joohee Jung Aree Moon Hyojeung Kang Hyosun Cho Interleukin (IL)-6 plays a crucial role in the progression, invasion, and metastasis of breast cancer. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cell line MDA-MB-231 is known for its aggressive metastasis....
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Minerals, Vol. 9, Pages 389: Geochemical Alteration and Mineralogy of Coals under the Influence of Fault Motion: A Case Study of Qi’nan Colliery, China Minerals doi: 10.3390/min9070389 Authors: Hewu Liu Bo Jiang Geochemical characteristics of rocks in fault zones have been extensively studied, while there are limited studies on coal occurring in fault zones of underground coal mine. In this study, five coal samples were carefully collected from a reverse fault zone in Qi’nan...
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Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2383: Differentiation of Essential Oils Using Nanofluidic Protein Post-Translational Modification Profiling Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24132383 Authors: Yasuyo Urasaki Thuc T. Le Current methods for the authentication of essential oils focus on analyzing their chemical composition. This study describes the use of nanofluidic protein post-translational modification (PTM) profiling to differentiate essential oils by analyzing their biochemical effects....
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Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 151: Effect of a Mental Stimulation Program of Computer and Internet Learning on Cognitive Functions and Wellbeing in Older Community-Dwelling Mexicans Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci9070151 Authors: José Miguel Sánchez-Nieto María de la Luz Martínez-Maldonado María Montero-López Lena Víctor Manuel Mendoza-Núñez Background: It has been reported that Mental Stimulation (MS) has a positive effect on cognitive functions and wellbeing. In this...
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IJGI, Vol. 8, Pages 296: Application of Remote Sensing to the Investigation of Rock Slopes: Experience Gained and Lessons Learned ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information doi: 10.3390/ijgi8070296 Authors: Doug Stead Davide Donati Andrea Wolter Matthieu Sturzenegger The stability and deformation behavior of high rock slopes depends on many factors, including geological structures, lithology, geomorphic processes, stress distribution, and groundwater regime. A comprehensive...
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Antioxidants, Vol. 8, Pages 199: Promises and Challenges of Microalgal Antioxidant Production Antioxidants doi: 10.3390/antiox8070199 Authors: Clementina Sansone Christophe Brunet The exploration of natural antioxidants for nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals industries has recently increased. This communication aims to grasp the relevance of microalgae in the panorama of natural antioxidant molecules supply to industrial applications as alternatives and/or complements to those typically...
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Entropy, Vol. 21, Pages 635: Prediction of MoRFs in Protein Sequences with MLPs Based on Sequence Properties and Evolution Information Entropy doi: 10.3390/e21070635 Authors: Hao He Jiaxiang Zhao Guiling Sun Molecular recognition features (MoRFs) are one important type of intrinsically disordered proteins functional regions that can undergo a disorder-to-order transition through binding to their interaction partners. Prediction of MoRFs is crucial, as the functions of MoRFs are...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3140: Dysregulation of Epigenetic Mechanisms of Gene Expression in the Pathologies of Hyperhomocysteinemia International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20133140 Authors: Joanna Perła-Kaján Hieronim Jakubowski Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) exerts a wide range of biological effects and is associated with a number of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, dementia, neural tube defects, and cancer. Although mechanisms of HHcy toxicity are not fully...
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Viruses, Vol. 11, Pages 584: Bioluminescent Ross River Virus Allows Live Monitoring of Acute and Long-Term Alphaviral Infection by In Vivo Imaging Viruses doi: 10.3390/v11070584 Authors: Essia Belarbi Vincent Legros Justine Basset Philippe Desprès Pierre Roques Valérie Choumet Arboviruses like chikungunya and Ross River (RRV) are responsible for massive outbreaks of viral polyarthritis. There is no effective treatment or vaccine available against these viruses that induce...
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Algorithms, Vol. 12, Pages 128: Refinement of Background-Subtraction Methods Based on Convolutional Neural Network Features for Dynamic Background Algorithms doi: 10.3390/a12070128 Authors: Tianming Yu Jianhua Yang Wei Lu Advancing the background-subtraction method in dynamic scenes is an ongoing timely goal for many researchers. Recently, background subtraction methods have been developed with deep convolutional features, which have improved their performance. However, most of...
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Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2381: Metabolomics for Age Discrimination of Ginseng Using a Multiplex Approach to HR-MAS NMR Spectroscopy, UPLC–QTOF/MS, and GC × GC–TOF/MS Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24132381 Authors: Dahye Yoon Bo-Ram Choi Seohee Ma Jae Won Lee Ick-Hyun Jo Young-Seob Lee Geum-Soog Kim Suhkmann Kim Dae Young Lee (1) Background: The ability to determine the age of ginseng is very important because the price of ginseng depends on the cultivation...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3141: Selenium and Glutathione-Depleted Rats as a Sensitive Animal Model to Predict Drug-Induced Liver Injury in Humans International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20133141 Authors: Keisuke Goda Kyotaka Muta Yuzo Yasui Shin-ichi Oshida Kanae Kitatani Susumu Takekoshi Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is one of the most serious and frequent drug-related adverse events in humans. Selenium (Se) and glutathione (GSH) have a crucial role...
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Remote Sensing, Vol. 11, Pages 1523: Charting Dynamic Areas in the Mackenzie River with RADARSAT-2, Simulated RADARSAT Constellation Mission and Optical Remote Sensing Data Remote Sensing doi: 10.3390/rs11131523 Authors: René Chénier Khalid Omari Ryan Ahola Mesha Sagram Mariners navigating within Canadian waters rely on Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) navigational charts to safely reach their destinations. To fulfil this need, CHS charts must accurately reflect the current...
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Remote Sensing, Vol. 11, Pages 1524: Ground-Based MAX-DOAS Observations of CHOCHO and HCHO in Beijing and Baoding, China Remote Sensing doi: 10.3390/rs11131524 Authors: Zeeshan Javed Cheng Liu Muhammad Khokhar Wei Tan Haoran Liu Chengzhi Xing Xiangguang Ji Aimon Tanvir Qianqian Hong Osama Sandhu Abdul Rehman Glyoxal (CHOCHO) and formaldehyde (HCHO) trace gases were successfully retrieved from a multi-axis differential optical absorption spectroscopy (MAX-DOAS)...
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Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2382: Scandium Decoration of Boron Doped Porous Graphene for High-Capacity Hydrogen Storage Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24132382 Authors: Jing Wang Yuhong Chen Lihua Yuan Meiling Zhang Cairong Zhang The hydrogen storage properties of the Scandium (Sc) atom modified Boron (B) doped porous graphene (PG) system were studied based on the density functional theory (DFT). For a single Sc atom, the most stable adsorption position on B-PG is the boron-carbon...
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