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Open Access Research Article

Synthesis of NaA Zeolite: Conventional Route and Green Route

Antusia dos Santos Barbosa and

Meiry Gláucia Freire Rodrigues

Received: 24 October 2023; Published: 28 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/cr.2401002

Abstract

The research describes a sustainable approach for the synthesis of zeolite NaA using kaolin as an alternative source of silica. The main objective of this research was to prepare NaA zeolite using metakaolin derived from kaolin from the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, as an alternative source of silica, reducing the production cost and evaluating its thermal stability. In addition, a study of the thermal stability of the zeolite and cost estimates for zeolite production were carried out. Traditional methods o [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Proposal for the Sustainable Electrification of a Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) Facility in Nigeria

Vincent Anayochukwu Ani

Received: 06 August 2023; Published: 24 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/jept.2401002

Abstract

Energy is a prerequisite to running health facilities and is, therefore, key to the success of the service. Karshi primary healthcare centre (PHC) facility is confronted with an unreliable power supply that leads to a high cost of generating power from diesel to operate its equipment. This facility needs a sustainable and reliable electricity supply and therefore a change in their energy system to enable it improve its quality of healthcare delivery services. A solar energy-based electricity generation system that [...]

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Open Access Review

An Overview of Treatments for Ultraviolet Quenching Substances (UVQS) and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Removal from Landfill Leachate

Mª Carmen Márquez

Received: 15 September 2023; Published: 24 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2401002

Abstract

Organics found in landfill leachate (humic acids, fulvic acids, and hydrophilic fraction) have a solid ability to absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which negatively affects UV disinfection; leachate ultraviolet quenching substances (UVQS) can, therefore, have a significant impact on the cotreatment of landfill leachate and sewage in wastewater treatment plants. On the other hand, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which pose potential risks to the environment and human health, commonly exist in landfill l [...]

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Open Access Research Article

Simplifying the Understanding and Measurement of Mental Disorders Thru a Comprehensive Framework of Psychosocial Health

Waqar Husain ,

Farrukh Ijaz ,

Muhammad Ahmad Husain ,

Marwa Zulfiqar and

Javeria Khalique

Received: 20 December 2023; Published: 23 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401011

Abstract

The assessment of mental health and mental disorders has undergone extensive exploration within the field of psychology, resulting in various models and approaches. In addition to traditional ways like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, psychologists have proposed alternative perspectives for evaluating mental health. One such innovative approach is the psychosocial health model, which defines mental well-being as sexual, emotional, social, environmental, cognitive, religious, moral, and spi [...]

2307 12060

Open Access Review

Environmental and Human Health Impact of Antibiotics Waste Mismanagement: A Review

Kenneth Ugoeze ,

Christian Alalor ,

Chidozie Ibezim ,

Bruno Chinko ,

Peter Owonaro ,

Clement Anie ,

Ngozi Okoronkwo ,

Amaka Mgbahurike ,

Chijioke Ofomata ,

Deghinmotei Alfred-Ugbenbo and

Geraldine Ndukwu

Received: 22 September 2023; Published: 22 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401005

Abstract

The discovery of antibiotics and their use in the last century substantially shifted the management of an array of infections. However, its unprecedented irrational usage and inept disposal of their waste exposed the ecosystems to unquantifiable antibiotic deposits, triggering the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with its immeasurable critical risk to public health. By adopting a narrative review method and accessing the available literature, the authors described what constitutes antibiotic waste, their [...]

3489 32507

Open Access Review

Road Traffic Pollution, Motor Driving Occupation and Human Reproductive Health- An Overview

Sunil Kumar

Received: 20 October 2022; Published: 22 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401004

Abstract

Generally, automobile vehicles discharge specific contaminants into the surrounding environment during operation, which might affect human and reproductive health. Additionally, a more extended period of sitting while driving is linked with the manifestation of heat in the pelvic region, which might also impact the driver’s semen quality. The data on motor traffic pollution, sitting posture duration while driving, and their impact on reproduction was collected by searching various websites. The data on the effects [...]

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Open Access Research Article

Teachers’ Perceptions of Integrating Tower Gardens into Pre-K4 Curriculum

Kaitlyn Sills ,

Alicia C. Stapp ,

Laurel Lambert and

Kenya Wolff

Received: 31 August 2023; Published: 17 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2401002

Abstract

Schools play an integral role in providing opportunities for children of all ages to be exposed to nutrition education. There are a variety of ways children can receive nutrition education in the school setting, such as explicit lessons, modeled dialogue, and exposure to nutrition-based principles. However, there continues to be a disconnect between teacher perceptions of nutrition education and time spent implementing it in the classroom. Nutrition education can come in many forms, including hands-on gardening and [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Investigating Cytogenetic Profiles in Couples Experiencing Recurrent Implantation Failure Post in vitro Fertilization

Bojana Petrovic ,

Milica Komnenic Radovanovic ,

Nikolina Erceg ,

Srboljub Milicevic and

Marija Dusanovic Pjevic

Received: 22 November 2023; Published: 17 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2401211

Abstract

This study evaluates how chromosomal factors affect assisted reproduction techniques (ART) challenges among infertile couples, impacting their chances of conception. Chromosomal abnormalities, a leading cause of pregnancy failure and miscarriages, were investigated in a four-year retrospective study involving 100 patients with a history of infertility and unsuccessful IVF treatment. Among these cases, nine (9%) displayed aberrant chromosomal patterns, including balanced translocations (5%), sex chromosome deletions [...]

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Open Access Review

The Association between Uric Acid Level and Ischemic Stroke

Yang Xu ,

Eng Hwa Wong ,

Rusli Bin Nordin ,

Abdul Kareem Meera Mohaideen ,

Benjamin Samraj Prakash Earnest and

Yin How Wong

Received: 11 July 2023; Published: 16 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2401209

Abstract

Stroke is the second and third leading cause of death and disability, respectively, all over the world. It seriously affects patients' lives and brings huge burdens to their families. Ischemic stroke accounts for most of the stroke cases. In the absence of any effective treatment, prevention measures through controlling the risk factors for ischemic stroke become crucial. While uric acid has been reported as an essential risk factor for ischemic stroke, researchers hold inconsistent views regarding the specific ass [...]

1488 8956

Open Access Original Research

Medicament Testing in the Diagnosis of Long COVID Syndrome

Naylya Djumaeva ,

Gulnara Akhundjanova ,

Leyla Djumaeva and

Dilbar Urunova

Received: 08 October 2023; Published: 16 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401010

Abstract

Long COVID syndrome resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection has a prevalence of 10%-35% in the population. Numerous studies of the disease are currently being conducted concerning the manifestations of long COVID syndrome; however, there are no data on the use of electroacupuncture diagnosis (EAV) and medicament testing (MT) in assessing this condition. The purpose of the study was to study the possibilities of diagnosing EAV to determine changes in the electrodermal activity of acupuncture points of the meridian test [...]

1557 9257

Open Access Concept Paper

Using Elder Abuse Case Studies to Develop LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency

Loree Cook-Daniels

Received: 16 July 2023; Published: 15 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2401266

Abstract

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) elders are vulnerable to both the “usual” types of elder abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, along with neglect), and with abuse that is specific to the context and history of LGBTQ+ elders. Training for adult protective services, long-term care ombudsmen, and other professionals who work with abused elders therefore should include information and skill-building in responding to this population. Research into effective training about LGBTQ [...]

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Open Access Original Research

A Policy and Evaluation Framework for Sustainable Transitions - An Energy Policy Approach

Joana Sousa

Received: 15 May 2023; Published: 15 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401003

Abstract

The climate change and the social crisis launched the basis for the policy discussion about future trajectories of development and sustainability. Innovation policies are expected to promote the transformation of complex socio-technical systems and call for fundamentally different societal production and consumption patterns. This is strictly associated with energy systems and energy policies. A policy framework was conceptualized considering three levels approach: the policy shape at the micro level, the policy co [...]

1410 9576

Open Access Review

Krabbe Disease–To Add or Not to Newborn Screening?

Shibani Kanungo ,

Samantha A. Vergano ,

Thomas Clark ,

Rami Madani ,

Melissa Schott ,

Kira Couch ,

Rubie Villela and

Natalie White

Received: 07 September 2023; Published: 12 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2401210

Abstract

Krabbe disease (KD), a severe neurodegenerative disorder, has been controversial in the space of newborn screening (NBS) in the United States. Families continue to advocate for the addition of KD to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) after being declined for the second time in February 2023. Even with significant progress in KD screening tests, uncertainty about the phenotypic presentations, and effectiveness of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) seems to have impeded the addition of this conditi [...]

1602 12237

Open Access Review

Scope of Nanomaterials in Treating Neurological Disorders

Aaryan Gupta ,

Arpita Roy ,

Kirtanjot Kaur ,

Sarvesh Rustagi ,

Sumira Malik and

Soumya Pandit

Received: 08 November 2023; Published: 11 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2401208

Abstract

In the last decade, development in nanotechnology has been used intensively. By studying nanotechnology and nanomaterials, we can generate excellent responses in healthcare related to neurological disorders. It also includes easy diagnosis of diseases in their early stages, delivery of genes, and many more. Neurological disorders are one of the most sensitive topics. Therefore, nanomaterials promise to treat neurological disorders as they are highly efficient. Nanomaterials will significantly expand our knowledge o [...]

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Open Access Commentary

Is There Hope for Chronic Pain Patients?

James David Adams

Received: 22 August 2023; Published: 11 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401009

Abstract

Many websites are dedicated to educating the public about chronic pain and its management. The majority of these websites say there is no cure for chronic pain, but encourage patients to try exercise, diet, stress reduction and other techniques to decrease the severity of chronic pain. Patients are also taught to use oral or injected drugs to treat their chronic pain. This can be dangerous and leads to adverse events and death in some patients. The majority of these websites teach patients that chronic pain comes f [...]

1231 6048

Open Access Review

An Overview of Gratitude as a Mind-Body-Spirit Practice in Optimizing Health and Human Functioning

Stephanie Bryan and

Maryellen Hamilton

Received: 20 October 2023; Published: 10 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401008

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of gratitude as a concept and as a mind-body-spirit practice, impacting health and human functioning throughout the lifespan, that can be integrated into daily life to great benefit at no cost. Current society is rife with increases in stress, anxiety, depression, lifestyle-related diseases, and social isolation. The practice of gratitude and its interrelated pro-social, health-enhancing, resilience-building effects suggest that promoting gratitude from childhood through adulthood ma [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Neuroprotective Effects and Cognitive Enhancement of Allomargaritarine in 5xFAD Alzheimer's Disease Mice Model

Yulia Aleksandrova ,

Alexey Semakov ,

Dmitry Tsypyshev ,

Kirill Chaprov ,

Sergey Klochkov and

Margarita Neganova

Received: 23 August 2023; Published: 09 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2401207

Abstract

Here, we report the results of an investigation of the neuroprotective effects of securinine with tryptamine conjugate-allomargaritarine (2b), previously selected as the leading compound among a wide range of natural derivatives. 2b was synthesized from securinine using various Lewis acids as catalysts. In addition to the antioxidant and cytoprotective properties previously shown for 2b, in this work, in vitro analysis of the biological activity of the compound demonstrated that this conjugate is also able to influ [...]

1604 8975

Open Access Review

Self-Compassion-Based Interventions in Oncology: A Review of Current Practices

Charlotte Grégoire ,

Alexandra Paye and

Audrey Vanhaudenhuyse

Received: 16 October 2023; Published: 09 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401007

Abstract

Self-compassion consists of an attitude of self-support and self-benevolence. In the general population, increased self-compassion has been associated with well-being and decreased psychopathology. In oncology, higher self-compassion has also been linked with various benefits, such as lower emotional distress, fatigue, body-image disturbances, and sleep difficulties. Self-compassion also seems to foster treatment adherence. Various interventions based on self-compassion have recently been designed and tested in dif [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Neurology for Web 3.0 and mHealth: A Conceptual Framework

Talha Nazir ,

Muhammad Umair ,

Muhammad Mushhood Ur Rehman ,

Reeda Saeed ,

Osama O Zaidat and

Junaid S. Kalia

Received: 02 June 2023; Published: 09 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2401206

Abstract

According to 2019 WHO data, neurological conditions contribute to 1503.39 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) per 100,000 population. Approximately 57% of office-based physicians use EHR systems and the natural place to incorporate standardized ePRO is into EHR. However, implementing patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for neurological conditions is challenging because many patients are elderly, have comorbidities, and experience cognitive impairment. As healthcare digitization increases, we propose a framework for [...]

1458 7948

Open Access Review

Food Insecurity, Cardiometabolic Risk and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review and Call for Action

Satchit Anand Saha ,

Katelyn Ann Williams ,

George Murphy and

Sandeep Ajoy Saha

Received: 24 September 2023; Published: 09 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401006

Abstract

Food insecurity and insufficient access to affordable nutrition have been associated with increased risk for the development of multiple chronic medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease. In this narrative review, we explore the association between food insecurity and the development of chronic medical conditions that confer increased cardiometabolic risk, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. We also identify the various barriers leading to food insecurity and lack of food literacy, with an emphasis on [...]

1652 10370

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of OBM Genetics in 2023

OBM Genetics Editorial Office

Received: 04 January 2024; Published: 05 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2401209

Abstract

The editors of OBM Genetics would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the Web of Sci [...]

910 3981

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of ^OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine in 2023

OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine Editorial Office

Received: 04 January 2024; Published: 05 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401005

Abstract

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Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Recent Progress in Materials in 2023

Recent Progress in Materials Editorial Office

Received: 04 January 2024; Published: 05 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2401001

Abstract

The editors of Recent Progress in Materials would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up t [...]

887 4508

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Recent Progress in Nutrition in 2023

Recent Progress in Nutrition Editorial Office

Received: 04 January 2024; Published: 05 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2401001

Abstract

The editors of Recent Progress in Nutrition would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up t [...]

956 4713

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Journal of Energy and Power Technology in 2023

Journal of Energy and Power Technology Editorial Office

Received: 04 January 2024; Published: 05 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/jept.2401001

Abstract

The editors of Journal of Energy and Power Technology would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can [...]

1040 4956

Open Access Research Article

The Relationship between Self-Compassion and Predictors of Depressed Mood in Parents of People with Eating Disorders

Pamela Fox ,

Gerald H. Burgess and

Chris Irons

Received: 18 February 2023; Published: 05 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401004

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between self-compassion and possible predictors of depressed mood in parents of people with eating disorders. A questionnaire design was conducted cross‐sectionally in a sample of 112 parents of people with eating disorders. Participants completed measures of depressed mood, experiences of entrapment, shame, guilt, self-criticism and self-compassion. Regression analyses showed entrapment and self-criticism to be mediators between the relationship of shame and d [...]

1298 6809

Open Access Perspective

Responsible Materials Stewardship: Rethinking Waste Management Globally in Consideration of Social and Ecological Externalities and Increasing Waste Generation

Katie Conlon

Received: 04 September 2023; Published: 04 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401002

Abstract

Unsustainable material extraction, use and disposal - the ‘take-make-waste’ model - places communities globally in a state of social inequalities and environmental conflict (the slow violence of polluting the air, water, and soil we all depend). Current waste management practices are designed for efficiency of disposal but do not address increasing waste generation and waste externalities. The present global waste situation is magnified by exponential increases in plastic production; misconceptions of recycling; an [...]

1456 9058

Open Access Original Research

The Impact of Psychological Stress on Personal Income, Physical Health and Entrepreneurial Intentions among Entrepreneurs

Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed

Received: 19 September 2023; Published: 04 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2401205

Abstract

Entrepreneurial intention plays a pivotal role within entrepreneurship ecosystems, acting as a catalyst for economic growth and innovation by inspiring individuals to embrace entrepreneurship as a viable career pursuit. The present research delves into the intricate dynamics between stress, entrepreneurial intention, personal income, and physical health within Egypt's entrepreneurial landscape. Grounded in a quantitative analysis of 286 valid samples and utilizing SmartPLS 4, this study unveils compelling insights. [...]

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Open Access Editorial

Unexplained Phenomena in Auricular Medicine

Gerhard Litscher

Received: 02 January 2024; Published: 04 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401003

Abstract

Auricular medicine, an integral component of traditional medicine, has grown famous as a complementary and alternative Medicine (CAM) modality. Despite its widespread acceptance and anecdotal support, the scientific community grapples with multifaceted challenges that impede the establishment of a comprehensive empirical foundation for auricular medicine. This editorial critically assesses the current scientific landscape, delineating unresolved issues and scientific lacunae that demand rigorous investigation.

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Open Access Original Research

Teachers Experiences in Mindfulness and Fitness Program: A Pilot Study

Tamerah Nicole Hunt ,

Kylie Roberts ,

Megan Byrd ,

Kaytlyn Johnson and

Christina Gipson

Received: 28 July 2023; Published: 04 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401002

Abstract

Current research shows that mindfulness and physical training programs have been shown to help reduce stress independently, however, limited research is available exploring the possible additive effects of implementing both training programs together [1, 2]. To test the feasibility and effectiveness of the Mind-Body Fitness program through a case-series pilot program, seven elementary school teachers completed a nine-week mindfulness and fitness program. The Perceived Stress Scale [3] was administered at three time [...]

1135 6948

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgement to Reviewers of OBM Geriatrics in 2023

OBM Geriatrics Editorial Office

Received: 03 January 2024; Published: 04 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2401265

Abstract

The editors of OBM Geriatrics would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal’s editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the We [...]

763 3857

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Catalysis Research in 2023

Catalysis Research Editorial Office

Received: 03 January 2024; Published: 04 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/cr.2401001

Abstract

The editors of Catalysis Research would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal’s editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to th [...]

959 5355

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgement to Reviewers of OBM Transplantation in 2023

OBM Transplantation Editorial Office

Received: 03 January 2024; Published: 04 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2401205

Abstract

The editors of OBM Transplantation would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal’s editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to t [...]

820 4404

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research in 2023

Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research Editorial Office

Received: 03 January 2024; Published: 04 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401001

Abstract

The editors of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionall [...]

729 3961

Open Access Original Research

Participation in an Online Prenatal Mindfulness- Relationship-Based (PMRB) Program: Outcomes for Maternal Mindfulness, Mental Health, Interoception, and Mother-Infant Relationship during Pregnancy and Post-Partum

Antonella Sansone ,

Peta Stapleton ,

Alan Patching and

Zoe Lawrence

Received: 06 July 2023; Published: 02 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2401001

Abstract

This feasibility study sought to investigate the impact of an online 9-session Prenatal Mindfulness Relationship-Based (PMRB) group treatment program upon maternal mental health (depression, anxiety, and stress), interoception, and mother-infant relationship during pregnancy and post-partum. The study was designed in two parts 1) a quantitative examination of pre, post-treatment and 10-12 weeks post-partum measures targeting 13 pregnant women from a non-clinical population and 2) a qualitative exploration of the sa [...]

2404 13824

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgement to Reviewers of OBM Neurobiology in 2023

OBM Neurobiology Editorial Office

Received: 03 January 2024; Published: 02 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2401204

Abstract

The editors of OBM Neurobiology would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal’s editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Interactive Technology to Help People with Multiple Disabilities Practice Relevant Physical Responses within an Occupational Task

Giulio E. Lancioni ,

Gloria Alberti ,

Chiara Filippini ,

Alessandra Fiore ,

Clarissa Simonetti ,

Nirbhay N. Singh ,

Mark F. O'Reilly and

Jeff Sigafoos

Received: 09 October 2023; Published: 02 January 2024; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2401203

Abstract

This study adapted a new interactive technology system to help six participants with intellectual disability and visual and motor impairments to exercise relevant physical responses as part of an occupational task. The task was to place objects into different containers from a sitting position. The responses, which changed across sessions, consisted of the participants (a) stretching the left arm and shoulder to place objects in a container located to their left, (b) stretching the right arm and shoulder to place o [...]

1418 6778

Open Access Review

Valorization of Plastic Wastes for the Development of Adsorbent Designed for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater

Matthew Adah Onu ,

Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru ,

Helen Uchenna Modekwe and

Peter Apata Olubambi

Received: 28 August 2023; Published: 29 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304055

Abstract

Plastic waste accrual in the environment has been identified as the topmost significant global issue related to modern civilization. Traditional waste disposal methods, such as open burning, landfilling, and incineration, have increased greenhouse gas emissions in economic and material losses. Unless immediate action is made to curtail demand, prolong product lifespans, enhance waste management, and encourage recyclability, plastic pollution will increase due to an almost threefold increase in plastic use spurred b [...]

3647 12569

Open Access Original Research

Active Aging for L.I.F.E.: An Intergenerational Program for Addressing and Changing Attitudes Toward Longevity

Emily Roberts ,

Greg Clare ,

Mahendran Balasubramanian and

Quinn Button

Received: 19 July 2022; Published: 27 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304264

Abstract

The global population of adults 65 years of age and older will increase dramatically over the next several decades, presenting economic and social challenges requiring sustainable solutions. Aging is a process in which everyone is already involved, it is a lifelong experience not just a later life occurrence. Changing world demographics illustrate that people are living longer, among the world’s young people, survival to age 80 is expected to be commonplace. This new found “longevity dividend” needs to be maximized [...]

1854 11959

Open Access Review

Quantum Semiconductors Based on Carbon Materials for Nanophotonics and Photonics Applications by Electron Shuttle and Near Field Phenomena

A. Guillermo Bracamonte

Received: 16 September 2023; Published: 26 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2304037

Abstract

This review intended to resume key Research reports and publications that open many themes and topics related to Carbon-based semiconductors and Quantum emitters. The Design and synthesis of highly pure materials such as Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, fullerenes, and other Carbon-based allotropes were shown. They presented their most important and promising properties concerning new studies and developments in photonics. Carbon-based Quantum dots, semiconductors, and higher sized Nanoplatforms allowed us to discuss fu [...]

1293 8869

Open Access Research Article

NaY Zeolite Synthesis from Vermiculite and Modification with Surfactant

Thiago Rodrigo Barbosa Barros ,

Thianne Silva Batista Barbosa and

Meiry Gláucia Freire Rodrigues

Received: 24 October 2023; Published: 26 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/cr.2304031

Abstract

This work focuses on preparing NaY zeolite using alternative sources of silica and modifying the zeolite with the surfactant cetyltrimethylammonium bromide. Two different hydrothermal synthesis routes were employed: the conventional method using sodium silicate as the silica source, and the other is a sustainable approach using vermiculite clay as the silica source. In traditional zeolite synthesis, sodium silicate is often used as the source of silica. However, . The vermiculite was subjected to an acid treatment, [...]

2170 11474

Open Access Original Research

Cell Level- Modeling of Aging and Rejuvenation

Andrey Koptyug ,

Yurij Sukhovei ,

Elena Kostolomova ,

Irina Unger and

Vladimir A. Kozlov

Received: 14 April 2023; Published: 22 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304263

Abstract

Understanding processes related to human aging and rejuvenation relies on experimental data and advanced models operating at different levels. There are several existing conceptual and specific modeling approaches. However, one of the existing tasks is compiling generic models linking properties at cell and cell-element levels to properties at systemic levels - tissue, organ, and whole body. One of the critical issues in the relevant models is the enormity of interacting components at the cell and sub-cell levels n [...]

1450 8521

Open Access Research Article

A Tail Within a Tale, Within a Tale: An Autoethnographic Account for Dog Lovers, Cat Lovers, and Story Lovers

Maya K. Marom

Received: 16 October 2023; Published: 21 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304062

Abstract

It was March-April 2020. The first few weeks of the first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown had just begun. Anxiety levels were high, and being locked up at home was an unfamiliar and eerie situation. A music therapist sent her clients (elementary school children on the autism spectrum) daily videos of her dog, Robben, during his daily routines. She dubbed the dog as if he told the children a story about a tail-less cat. This endeavor resulted in a series of 27 storytelling episodes titled “Robben’s Pandemic Adventures”, [...]

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Open Access Commentary

Evolving Conceptualizations: A Commentary on the Varying Perspectives of Self-Compassion in Western Psychology

Olivia L. Pastore ,

Michelle S. Fortier ,

Leah J. Ferguson and

Shane N. Sweet

Received: 23 August 2023; Published: 20 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304061

Abstract

Self-compassion involves being touched by and open to one's own suffering, coupled with the desire to alleviate it and heal oneself with kindness. While self-compassion has gained significant attention in research, certain conceptual and methodological complexities have evolved over time and led to ambiguity surrounding the concept. As such, the overall purpose of this commentary was to highlight and discuss the different perspectives of self-compassion in the literature. We opted to centralize our focus primarily [...]

1115 9509

Open Access Original Research

A Videoconference Physical Activity Intervention for Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Heather J. Leach ,

Emma L. Gomes ,

Mary C. Hidde ,

Kate Lyden ,

Angela D. Bryan ,

Myles G. Cockburn and

Wells A. Messersmith

Received: 17 July 2023; Published: 20 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304060

Abstract

Physical activity (PA) after a colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis can improve physical function and quality of life and is associated with decreased mortality rates and longer disease-free survival. The accelerated use of videoconference technology during and following the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to explore the potential of a virtually supervised intervention to help survivors of CRC increase PA. A two-arm single blind pilot randomized controlled trial of individuals who had completed treatment for C [...]

1719 8084

Open Access Original Research

Some Value-Added Met-Ocean Products to the RAMMB’s TC Surface Analysis for Marine Meteorological Applications

Shih Ang Hsu

Received: 31 August 2023; Published: 20 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304054

Abstract

In the realm of air-sea interaction and marine meteorology, during a tropical cyclone (TC) worldwide since 2006, the Regional and Mesoscale Meteorological Branch (RAMMB) has issued surface wind analysis. Based on this TC’s isotach (line of equal wind speed) analysis, in this paper, much more meteorological-oceanographic (met-ocean) products are developed and value-added to these isotachs. They are, for marine meteorology, overwater friction velocity, wind stress, atmospheric vorticity and the mean vertical velocity [...]

1151 6373

Open Access Research Article

Breathing-Based Meditation for Improving COPD Burden: A Mixed Single-Case and Qualitative Approach

Ting-fen Lin ,

Deanna Linville ,

Rhonda N T Nese ,

John Seeley and

Samantha Shune

Received: 21 June 2023; Published: 19 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304059

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) impacts the physiological and psycho-emotional aspects of life. COPD-related secondary sequelae also synergistically interact with each other. For example, dyspnea affects the severity of breath, body functions, and the mind (e.g., anxiety, panic, fear). Such negative psycho-emotional states can further negatively impact the breath and the body (e.g., increased dyspnea). Given the breadth of the impact of COPD on multiple facets of health and well-being, it is essential [...]

1604 10877

Open Access Concept Paper

An Overview of Recent Technology-Aided Intervention Strategies to Help People with Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities Meet Relevant Rehabilitation Goals

Giulio E. Lancioni ,

Nirbhay N. Singh ,

Mark F. O'Reilly ,

Jeff Sigafoos ,

Gloria Alberti and

Marta Olivetti Belardinelli

Received: 09 September 2023; Published: 15 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304202

Abstract

The paper presents an overview of recent studies assessing technology-aided strategies aimed at helping people with intellectual and multiple disabilities reach relevant rehabilitation goals. The 16 studies included in the paper addressed four specific rehabilitation goals, that is, (a) performance of functional activities, (b) access to leisure and communication and performance of functional activities, (c) increase of adaptive responses and decrease of problem behavior or inadequate posture, and (d) increase of a [...]

1570 7716

Open Access Review

AI-Powered Solutions to Support Informal Caregivers in Their Decision-Making: A Systematic Review of the Literature 1

Frida Milella ,

Davide Donato Russo and

Stefania Bandini

Received: 15 October 2023; Published: 15 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304262

Abstract

Due to aging demographics, prolonged life expectancy, and chronic diseases, European societies' increasing need for care services has led to a shift towards informal care supplied by family members, friends, or neighbors. However, the progressive decrease in the caregiver-to-patient ratio will result in a significant augmentation in incorporating intelligent aid within general care. This study aimed to build upon the authors' previous systematic literature review on technologies for informal caregivers. Specificall [...]

1722 12519

Open Access Original Research

Examining the Role Between Social Antecedents and Depression among LGBTQ+ Older Adults Eligible for Low-Income Housing

Jalal Uddin ,

Meredith Greene ,

Leslie Dubbin ,

Madeline Deutsch and

Jason D. Flatt

Received: 28 July 2023; Published: 15 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304261

Abstract

Housing is one of the top four most needed services for LGBTQ+ older adults, and this study focuses on the intersection of depression and social antecedents among LGBTQ+ older adults eligible for low-income housing. To explore social antecedents (i.e., demographics, early events, later events, social integration, and stressors) associated with screening positive for depression among low-income LGBTQ+ older adults from two cities in the Western United States. A cross-sectional study was conducted with LGBTQ+ older a [...]

1469 7967

Open Access Original Research

Cytogenetic Effects of the Neonicotinoid Insecticides Nuprid 200 SL and Calypso 480 SC on Plant Model System

Ivan Stoyanov ,

Penka Vasileva ,

Teodora Staykova ,

Teodora Popova and

Evgeniya N. Ivanova

Received: 22 June 2023; Published: 14 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2304208

Abstract

Data from the present study indicate that the neonicotinoid insecticides Nuprid 200 SL (with the active substance imidacloprid) and Calypso 480 SC (with the active substance thiacloprid) reduce the mitotic activity by inhibiting cell division and increasing chromosomal aberrations in the cells of the root apical meristem of Allium cepa L. The tested solutions of pesticides cause a wide range of anomalies associated with disorders in forming the cell's division apparatus and the integrity of chromosomes. The compara [...]

1263 6656

Open Access Short Communication

Targeted MRI (tMRI) of Small Increases in the T₁ of Normal Appearing White Matter in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Using a Divided Subtracted Inversion Recovery (dSIR) Sequence

Gil Newburn ,

Joshua P McGeown ,

Eryn E Kwon ,

Maryam Tayebi ,

Paul Condron ,

Taylor Emsden ,

Samantha J Holdsworth ,

Daniel M Cornfeld and

Graeme M Bydder

Received: 30 June 2023; Published: 14 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304201

Abstract

In modelling studies targeted MRI (tMRI) of small increases in the T1 of tissues using divided Subtracted Inversion Recovery (dSIR) sequences show ten or more times the contrast seen with conventional IR sequences. This may be particularly useful in imaging normal appearing white matter where there may be small changes in T1 and/or T2 in disease but these changes may be insufficient to produce useful contrast with conventional T2-weighted spin echo (T2-wSE) and T2-FLuid Attenuated Inversion Recovery (T2-FLAIR) sequ [...]

1641 8881

Open Access Review

Recent Advances in the Production of Genome-Edited Animals Using i-GONAD, a Novel in vivo Genome Editing System, and Its Possible Use for the Study of Female Reproductive Systems

Masahiro Sato ,

Kazunori Morohoshi ,

Masato Ohtsuka ,

Shuji Takabayashi ,

Emi Inada ,

Issei Saitoh ,

Satoshi Watanabe and

Shingo Nakamura

Received: 17 September 2023; Published: 12 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2304207

Abstract

Gene-engineered animals created using gene-targeting technology have long been recognized as beneficial, valid, and valuable tools for exploring the function of a gene of interest, at least in early 2013. This approach, however, suffers from laborious and time-consuming tasks, such as the production of successfully targeted embryonic stem (ES) cells, their characterization, production of chimeric blastocysts carrying these gene-modified ES cells, and transplantation of those manipulated blastocysts to the recipient [...]

4131 14370

Open Access Review

Immunomodulatory Benefits of Probiotic Bacteria: A Review of Evidence

Samson Adedeji Adejumo ,

Angus Nnamdi Oli ,

Adekunle Babajide Rowaiye ,

Nwamaka Henrietta Igbokwe ,

Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu and

Zwanden Sule Yahaya

Received: 11 April 2023; Published: 11 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2304206

Abstract

Over the past few decades, probiotics have emerged as a viable medical tool for preventing and/or treating diseases. This narrative review provides recent findings on Probiotics and their benefits on the host immune system. It also highlights the specific mechanisms through which probiotics mediate those benefits. The study also explores the topical or systemic probiotic administration method. Authors screened databases like Google Scholar, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure [...]

2074 24373

Open Access Research Article

Synthesis of SAPO-34 Zeolite Membrane: Influence of Sources of Silica

Tellys Lins Almeida Barbosa and

Meiry Gláucia Freire Rodrigues

Received: 03 October 2023; Published: 11 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/cr.2304030

Abstract

The research described the production and characterization of various materials, particularly alpha-alumina ceramic supports, zeolite SAPO-34, and zeolite membranes. Ceramic supports were manufactured through dry uniaxial compaction. Sintering of the supports was carried out at 1300°C for 2 h. SAPO-34 zeolites and zeolite membranes were synthesized through a hydrothermal process involving two steps: a first step at 38°C for 24 h and a second step at 200°C for 24 h. The research aimed to determine how different sili [...]

2028 12685

Open Access Original Research

Problems of Motor Development of 6-7 Years Old Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Lyudmila N. Voloshina ,

Viktor L. Kondakov ,

Karina E. Panasenko ,

Lyudmila K. Buslovskaya and

Dmitry V. Shcherbin

Received: 21 September 2023; Published: 11 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2304205

Abstract

According to modern research, there is a high risk of motor development disorders in children 6-7 years old with autism spectrum disorders. This determines the relevance of studying the problem of individual differences in motor development of children 6-7 years old with autism spectrum disorders, the need for objective assessment of its level, and the determination of group and individual strategies for correction of motor development. The study identifies and evaluates the motor development problems of 6-7-year-o [...]

1161 5591

Open Access Research Article

Corporate Digital Responsibility and the Business Implications of Quantum Computing

Martin Wynn and

Peter Jones

Received: 06 September 2023; Published: 07 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304053

Abstract

While artificial intelligence has been attracting increasing investment and controversy, a new, and potentially much more powerful technology, Quantum Computing, is on the business horizon. Already, organizations are assessing its potential for addressing a range of computationally challenging issues, such as last-mile optimization and cryptanalysis to break encryption algorithms, and are exploring possible applications in a range of business areas. While the advent of Quantum Computing may bring an array of opport [...]

1929 10483

Open Access Original Research

Effects of Ficus Platyphylla-Induced Hypothermia on Long-term Functional Recovery after Ischaemic Stroke

Axel Becker ,

Martin Helmuth and

Ben A. Chindo

Received: 19 October 2023; Published: 05 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304200

Abstract

A stroke is a cerebrovascular disease that results from a blockage in the blood supply to part of the brain or a burst blood vessel in the brain. It is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with an annual mortality rate of about 5.5 million. Antithrombotic therapies have failed to provide a cure for this debilitating cerebrovascular disorder, and hypothermia is gaining interest as a novel strategy for the management of stroke. In this study, we evaluated the effects of Ficus platyphylla-induced hypothermia o [...]

1168 6494

Open Access Original Research

In Water High Yield and Selectivity of CH₄ and H₂ Production from CO₂ Using UVC Light and a SiO₂-surface-modified TiO₂ Photocatalysts

Oswaldo Núñez ,

Mohammad Fereidooni ,

Victor Márquez ,

Duangthip Sattayamuk ,

Piyasan Praserthdam and

Supareak Praserthdam

Received: 25 August 2023; Published: 05 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/cr.2304029

Abstract

To improve CH4 and H2 formation from CO2 photoreduction using non-organic, non-laborious, and inexpensive photocatalysts, we have prepared two surface-silicate-modified TiO2 catalysts: P25-SiO2 and AmTiO2-SiO2 (amorphous TiO2) to be tested in water and using UV light. The last catalyst produces more CH4 and H2 in water than P25 (3:1 TiO2 anatase: rutile) under UV light irradiation of HCO3- and CO2; am-TiO2-SiO2 at pH = 7, produces 8 times more CH4 and H2 than P25 with selectivity at the reactor headspace of 30% and [...]

2213 9640

Open Access Editorial

Potential Applications of Nanomedicine

Hossein Hosseinkhani

Received: 03 December 2023; Published: 05 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2304036

Abstract

EditorialPotential Applications of NanomedicineHossein Hosseinkhani *Innovation Center for Advanced Technology, Matrix HT, Inc., New York, NY 10019, USA; E-Mail: hh@matrix-inc.com* Correspondence: Hossein Hosseinkhani; E-Mail: hh@matrix-inc.comRecent Progress in Materials2023, volume 5, issue 4doi:10.21926/rpm.2304036Received: December 03, 2023Accepted: December 04, 2023Published: December 05, 2023

1298 6034

Open Access Original Research

Sexual Orientation and Risk for Elder Abuse: Findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Gloria Gutman ,

Mojgan Karbakhsh and

Heather G Stewart

Received: 03 October 2023; Published: 04 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304260

Abstract

This study addresses knowledge gaps concerning prevalence and risk factors for elder abuse among sexual minority (SM) compared to heterosexual Canadians aged 65+. Data derive from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, a national cohort study. Outcome variables include self-reports of psychological, physical, or financial abuse in the 12 months before interview and overall. Main explanatory variables are sexual orientation and gender identity; covariates include other socio-demographic characteristics, general a [...]

1788 23511

Open Access Original Research

Characterization of ‘Ca. Phytoplasma asteris’, ‘Ca. Phytoplasma australiense’ and ‘Ca. Phytoplasma mali’ Associated with Russian Olive Witches’-Broom Disease in Iran Using Next-Generation Sequencing

Leila Zirak and

Reza Khakvar

Received: 31 August 2023; Published: 04 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2304204

Abstract

Russian olive trees showing witches’-broom disease symptoms in urban green spaces and orchards in northwest Iran were sampled for phytoplasma detection. PCR assays and Sanger sequencing of 16S rRNA gene confirmed that ‘Ca. Phytoplasma asteris’ was associated with Russian olive witches’-broom disease. For genomic characterization of phytoplasma associated with disease, the total DNA of an infected tree was analyzed by Illumina next-generation sequencing (NGS). The NGS analysis generated 46011 [...]

1276 5961

Open Access Original Research

Immune-Suppression Modulation in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Admitted for COVID-19

Francesco Peracchi ,

Giovanna Travi ,

Marco Merli ,

Roberto Rossotti ,

Fulvio Crippa and

Massimo Puoti

Received: 14 June 2023; Published: 01 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2304204

Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 infection has significantly impacted solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, who are at high risk of disease and worse outcomes. Moreover, therapeutic management in this population is not precise yet. Our study aimed to evaluate the overall survival of SOT recipients and predictive factors for mortality. We also aimed to assess the impact of antiviral treatments and immunosuppressant changes on overall mortality and to evaluate the length of hospital stay of SOT compared to the general population. This [...]

1104 5855

Open Access Original Research

Adaptation to Residential Care: Voices from New Zealand

Myunik Panthi

Received: 25 May 2023; Published: 01 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304259

Abstract

This article explores the adaptation process of older adults in residential care facilities in New Zealand. Through a phenomenological approach, this study provides clarity on how older adults adjust in residential care despite losses and challenges. Qualitative data on 24 older adults, 6 residential care facilities, and 10 staff were collected. Utilising qualitative software the following were identified: loss, support, acceptance and meaningful support. Initially, the unfamiliar environment and faces, structured [...]

1731 12596

Open Access Research Article

Environmental Consequences in the Neighbourhood of Rapid Unplanned Urbanisation in Bangalore City

T.V. Ramachandra ,

Tulika Mondal ,

Bharath Settur and

Bharath H Aithal

Received: 24 July 2023; Published: 01 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304052

Abstract

The knowledge of landscape dynamics aids in evolving strategies for the prudent management of natural resources to sustain ecosystem services. The availability of spatiotemporal remote sensing data with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms has aided in assessing the ecological status in urban environments, markedly revealing complex patterns and interactions. The current communication presents landscape dynamics in the Bengaluru Urban district from 1973 to 2022 using a s [...]

2492 24913

Open Access Original Research

Stress Analysis and Life Prediction of a Ceramic Matrix Composite Vane Using a Micromechanics-Based Approach

Unni Santhosh and

Jalees Ahmad

Received: 06 September 2023; Published: 01 December 2023; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2304035

Abstract

The results of stress analysis of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) vane using a physics-based model developed for two-dimensional woven CMCs are presented. The model considers the inherent defects and micromechanical damage in woven CMCs along with time-dependent deformation of the constituents. Predictions include damage state under general load conditions and the global deformation response of the vane. Strain-gage data from burst tests are compared to strain predictions obtained using the model. Results from tim [...]

1824 11016

Open Access Technical Note

Integrating Compassion into EMDR for PTSD

Matthew Whalley and

Deborah Lee

Received: 15 August 2023; Published: 30 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304058

Abstract

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often involves feeling-states of shame and self-loathing. Traditional exposure-based treatments, which are effective for fear-based PTSD, are sometimes limited in effectiveness when working with these emotional experiences: clients with high levels of shame, guilt, or disgust may experience ‘blocks’ in processing when attempting eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Developed to help people who suffer from pervasive shame and self-attack, compassion focused ther [...]

3108 16138

Open Access Original Research

Association between Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Resilience in Frontline Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Vietnam

Linh Nguyen Thi Phuong ,

Khoa Le Duc ,

Khanh Do nam ,

Hao Tran Thi ,

Huong Dang Thi ,

Giang Le Minh and

Van Hoang Thi Hai

Received: 11 October 2023; Published: 30 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304199

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a considerable burden on frontline healthcare workers (HCWs), thus increasing their vulnerability to developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our study aimed to examine the relationship between possible PTSD symptoms and resilience and identify associated factors with possible PTSD symptoms among Vietnamese frontline HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. We conducted a cross-sectional study across medical facilities at three administrative levels: provincial, district, [...]

1350 7728

Open Access Review

Understanding the Potentiality of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Disorders Detection and Diagnostics

Krishanu Aich ,

Sukrit Kashyap ,

Konika Tyagi ,

Ishika Verma ,

Abhimanyu Chauhan and

Chakresh Kumar Jain

Received: 09 April 2022; Published: 29 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304198

Abstract

Today, the advancement of assessment, forecasting, and therapy or medical attention for psychological healthcare is already using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, particularly machine learning, due to the introduction of digital tools to treat mental health conditions. In mental health treatment, the present and the future of artificial intelligence technologies hold both enormous promises and potential dangers. With the current global scenario, psychological disorders like clinical depression, general anxi [...]

2104 10873

Open Access Review

Macroalgae as a Source of Functional Foods in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases

Ana Valado ,

Polina Ponedilok ,

Armando Caseiro and

Leonel Pereira

Received: 22 July 2023; Published: 29 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304024

Abstract

Noncommunicable diseases (NCD), such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), are responsible for the majority of annual deaths worldwide. Dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, among others, can enhance the onset of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The integration of natural products in the diet, such as marine macroalgae or hydrocolloids extracted from them, has been extensively studied. The application of these substances in the prevention of pathologies is expanding due to the high content of bioactive compounds [...]

1704 12264

Open Access Original Research

Creating through COVID-19 - An Art-Based Autoethnographic Account

Daphna Markman Zinemanas

Received: 09 November 2023; Published: 29 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304057

Abstract

The experience of painting during the COVID-19 period initiated this art-based autoethnographic account. The pandemic affected various fields of life; the discussion is thus pursued from a few interrelated points of view: of an individual coping with the COVID-19 crisis on a personal level, of a painter, of an art therapist, of an art therapy lecturer and supervisor, and an artist involved in community interventions. Artmaking and viewing artworks can enhance communication with the beholder and encourage others to [...]

1081 6569

Open Access Original Research

Stability Analysis of Autonomous Microgrid Operated at Constant-Frequency with the Consideration of Reactive Power Balance

Daming Zhang and

Xiuhui Tang

Received: 01 September 2023; Published: 29 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/jept.2304039

Abstract

Large-scale autonomous microgrids have potential application values as they can increase renewable energy penetration level without compromising the stability of the existing large power systems. Before their widespread implementation, critical issues like stability analysis etc need to be solved. This paper analyses the stability in an autonomous microgrid operated at constant frequency with the consideration of reactive power balance. Difference equations of reactive power for the grid-forming generator are const [...]

1305 6782

Open Access Concept Paper

Theory and Interpersonal Processes in Compassion Focused Therapy

Eli Cwinn ,

Tobyn Bell and

James Kirby

Received: 20 August 2023; Published: 29 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304056

Abstract

This paper reviews key theories underlying the interpersonal process in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and links these to purported mechanisms of action in CFT. The paper goes on to provide a concrete practice example of an exampled dialogue between a clinician and client and narrates the interpersonal processes and mechanisms of action in an attempt to elucidate how interpersonal processes can be leveraged to facilitate therapeutic change. In so doing, this paper seeks to advance scholarship on precise mechanism [...]

2020 14026

Open Access Original Research

Array Formation Testing with Multiple Azimuthal and Axial Pressure Transducers

Minggao Zhou ,

Yongren Feng ,

Yongzeng Xue ,

Yanmin Zhou ,

Yongchao Chen and

Wilson C. Chin

Received: 12 April 2023; Published: 27 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/jept.2304038

Abstract

An early formation tester operating a “sink probe” that extracts fluids from the borehole, also measures pressures at its location; pressures are additionally collected at two passive sensors, one situated 180 deg away and the second about meter axially. These positions are not conducive to accurate permeability predictions, since pressure transient signals used for inverse analysis attenuate very rapidly. Closer probe spacings offer formation evaluation advantages at low mobilities because Darcy pressure dissipati [...]

1493 7451

Open Access Original Research

Anxiety, Stress and Depression as the Notorious Barriers to Achieving a Massive Performance among Egyptian Construction Site Workers

Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed ,

Mohammed A. Al Doghan and

Bahadur Ali Soomro

Received: 25 August 2023; Published: 24 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304197

Abstract

In today's corporate landscape, optimizing performance has emerged as a formidable challenge for organizations, often hindered by formidable barriers and psychological factors. This study explores the role of anxiety, stress, and depression in attaining performance among Egyptian construction site workers. The quantitative analysis utilizes cross-sectional data collected from workers working at different construction sites in Egypt. The study concludes with findings from 298 valid cases. Leveraging the structur [...]

1110 7952

Open Access Original Research

Impact of Breeding on Free Amino Acids of Wholegrain Flour in Wheat and Role of Phenology Genes

Livinus Emebiri

Received: 18 August 2023; Published: 24 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304023

Abstract

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is pivotal to global food security, with its energy-rich grains that are also the major vegetable protein source in human diets. Decades of primary emphasis on grain yield improvement have delivered increased gains worldwide, but the grain protein content has declined. Since amino acids are biosynthetic precursors of proteins, this research hypothesized that their contents in the wholegrain flour have also been impacted by past wheat breeding. To test this, the free amino acid content o [...]

1779 8834

Open Access Research Article

The Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequence of Actinidia arguta var. purpurea

Maria Gladysheva-Azgari ,

Natalia Slobodova ,

Eugenia Boulygina ,

Svetlana Tsygankova ,

Fedor Sharko and

Irina Mitrofanova

Received: 16 October 2023; Published: 24 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2304203

Abstract

In this study, we report the complete chloroplast genome of Actinidia arguta var. purpurea. The chloroplast genome is 157,369 bp long as the circular (GC ratio is 37.22%). It has four subregions: a large single-copy (LSC) region of 88,609 bp, a small single-copy (SSC) region of 20,470 bp, and two inverted repeat regions (IRs) of 24,145 bp in each. The chloroplast genome of A. arguta var. purpurea contains a total of 113 unique genes, which are 79 protein-coding genes, 4 rRNA genes, and 3 [...]

1898 8419

Open Access Review

Lung Donor Selection and Management: An Updated Review

Shefali Mody ,

Soham Nadkarni ,

Shreyash Vats ,

Akshay Kumar ,

Sravanthi Nandavaram and

Suresh Keshavamurthy

Received: 09 July 2023; Published: 23 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2304203

Abstract

The shortage of donor lungs for transplantation is a major challenge, resulting in longer waitlist times for patients with a higher risk of waitlist mortality. It is crucial to continue promoting awareness about organ donation through legislation, public campaigns, and health care provider education. Only a small number of cadaveric donors meet the ideal criteria for lung donation, leaving many lungs unused. Donor lung utilization can be improved by carefully considering the extended-criteria donors, actively parti [...]

1908 18755

Open Access Review

The Arsenic Biogeochemical Cycle: A Review

Salvadora Martínez López ,

Ascensión Banegas García ,

Carmen Pérez Sirvent ,

Maria José Martínez Sánchez and

Maria Angeles Esteban Abad

Received: 02 September 2023; Published: 23 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304051

Abstract

This paper reviews the arsenic in the environment. Arsenic contamination is currently one of the leading environmental problems worldwide. The arsenic (As) cycle is the subject of this article because As is an element with a significant impact on living beings and because of its interrelation with other biogeochemical cycles. The biogeochemical cycle of As is closed, so this trace element returns to sediments where it can be changed in its chemical state by micro-organisms present in soils. In addition, some minera [...]

3826 21847

Open Access Review

Curiosities of Weight Loss Diets of the Last 60 Years

Inmaculada Zarzo ,

Pietro Marco Boselli ,

Nadia San Onofre and

Jose M. Soriano

Received: 07 September 2023; Published: 23 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304022

Abstract

Lately, we've witnessed the emergence of obesity as a prominent concern for public health and the economy. This issue commands serious attention, impacting millions worldwide, particularly in the most developed nations. Practical approaches to tackling obesity involve tailored physical activity and dietary interventions overseen by qualified healthcare professionals. Nonetheless, some individuals opt for quicker routes, embracing dietary regimens that promise rapid and effortless weight reduction yet lack substanti [...]

2408 21365

Open Access Review

Acute Rejection of the Lung Allograft: Phenotypes and Management

Brandon M Menachem ,

Sandrine Hanna ,

Deepika Kulkarni and

Hakim Azfar Ali

Received: 08 June 2023; Published: 21 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2304202

Abstract

Treatment options for end stage lung diseases are limited to stabilizing lung failure, decreasing disease progression, and symptom management, but significant reversal of lost lung function is often not possible. For well selected patients, lung transplantation may be a viable option to improve both longevity and quality of life. Though outcomes for lung transplant recipients have improved over several decades, long term survival still lags behind that of other solid organ transplant recipients. Longevity after lun [...]

1425 13788

Open Access Original Research

Transition to Circular Economy in Practice Through Network Governance in Conjunction with Public Governance; Comparative Longitudinal Action Research on Mattresses, Concrete, and Textile in The Netherlands

Jacqueline Cramer

Received: 24 September 2023; Published: 21 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304050

Abstract

This paper investigates the practical implementation of transitioning to a circular economy through network governance in conjunction with public governance. The research focuses on a comparative, longitudinal analysis of three Dutch product chains (mattresses, concrete, and textiles) from 2016 to the present. The study based on action research, utilizes documents, reports from all meetings, and personal observations. Drawing from the fields of public administration and transition management, the paper addresses tw [...]

1743 9803

Open Access Research Article

Start Early: Providing Trauma-Informed, Systems-Focused Professional Development in Early Childhood Development and Learning Contexts

Daicia Price ,

Yatesha Robinson ,

Hurley Riley ,

Julie Ribaudo ,

Chris Giang ,

Todd I. Herrenkohl and

Alison L. Miller

Received: 21 March 2023; Published: 21 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304055

Abstract

Adverse and traumatic childhood experiences can have profound negative health and mental health consequences across the lifespan. Prevention and early intervention strategies to mitigate such impacts and foster resilience are essential, yet extant approaches often do not consider the systemic nature of trauma exposure, particularly among communities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and historic disinvestment. Addressing the impacts of trauma early in life is critical in order to mitigate their long-term effec [...]

2208 11304

Open Access Research Article

Validation of the Insomnia Severity Index among University Students in Korea

Boram Lee and

Yang Eun Kim

Received: 12 July 2023; Published: 21 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304196

Abstract

Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint in clinical practice, affecting both the physical and mental health of patients as well as many aspects of their life quality. Young adults, especially university students, are prone to a high prevalence of poor sleep quality or insomnia. Accurate assessment of insomnia severity among university students has become an important issue. One promising screening tool to identify clinically significant insomnia in the campus setting is the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), a seve [...]

1812 13497

Open Access Original Research

The Effects of Supplemental Vitamin C in Mandibular Fracture Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Amy Anne D. Lassig ,

Anna C. Wilson ,

Walter N. Jungbauer ,

Anne M. Joseph ,

Bruce Lindgren and

Rick Odland

Received: 23 June 2023; Published: 21 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304021

Abstract

Vitamin C is an oxidative stress mediator and essential cofactor in wound healing. The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical and biochemical effects of vitamin C supplementation on outcomes in patients undergoing mandibular fracture repair. We also aimed to evaluate the effects of sociodemographic, fracture, and treatment characteristics on post-operative clinical outcomes in these patients. The investigators conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial at Two Metropolit [...]

3898 20708

Open Access Research Article

Saving is Losing: Pumping Cost vs. GHG Emissions in Water Distribution Systems

Brian D. Barkdoll

Received: 26 May 2023; Published: 21 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/jept.2304037

Abstract

Global climate change has necessitated the reduction of GHG emissions. Water distribution system (WDS) pumping adds to these emissions and, therefore, should be reduced. Under electricity hourly cost tariffs, utilities are incentivized to pump during the nighttime hours. This can have a deleterious effect, however, on GHG emissions. To quantify this effect, a modeling study of twelve real WDSs was performed with an electricity tariff. The systems all had the typical tank-level-based pump controls but also time-base [...]

2124 8675

Open Access Research Article

Nano Metal Oxide Frameworks (NOF): Development of New Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Synthesis of Furan Derivatives from Glucose

Rama Jaiswal ,

Melad Shaikh and

Kalluri V. S. Ranganath

Received: 01 June 2023; Published: 21 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/cr.2304028

Abstract

A surface modification approach has prepared a nanostructured organic framework connecting two metal oxide NPs. The surface modifier attached two metal oxide NPs via molecular interaction to generate modular structures of fiber, rod, or sponge materials. Thus, obtained hybrid systems have been confirmed through FT-IR, TGA, PXRD, and SEM. Metal oxides such as Fe3O4 and MgO generated mixed materials via the surface modification approach. Thus, obtained materials have been successfully used to dehydrate biomass-derive [...]

2195 9279

Open Access Editorial

‘Digital Chinese Medicine (DCM)’: From Acupuncture to Algorithms and the Digital Transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Gerhard Litscher

Received: 19 November 2023; Published: 20 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304054

Abstract

In today's high-tech-driven times, traditional ways are getting a digital upgrade, and Chinese medicine is part of this change. Mixing ancient healing know-how with modern high technology has created digital Chinese medicine (DCM). It could change healthcare worldwide. This editorial aims to explore this new area and look at its possibilities, challenges, and how it might affect healthcare in the future. It lists some essential topics that need to be considered in the future within the digital transformation of Chi [...]

1382 8876

Open Access Concept Paper

Empowering Patients, Enriching Outcomes: An Integrative and Occupational Approach to Addressing Chronic Pain in Primary Care

Kazandra Lopez Hernandez and

John V. Rider

Received: 26 July 2023; Published: 20 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304053

Abstract

Chronic pain imposes significant personal and societal challenges. The concerning impact across all population levels has led to several federal agencies dedicating considerable efforts to developing clinically guiding recommendations to improve how chronic pain is addressed, specifically in primary care practice. These guidelines recognize and emphasize the importance of comprehensive evaluation, appropriate diagnosis, and treatment interventions that target multifactorial influences of pain for improved quality o [...]

12269 23159

Open Access Concept Paper

Net Zero Corridors: A Case Study Approach from Perth, Australia to Decarbonize Urban Power and Transport

Peter Newman and

Marie Verschuer

Received: 27 February 2023; Published: 17 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/jept.2304036

Abstract

The transition to net zero cities is a pivotal challenge in the face of climate change. This research introduces a novel methodology termed "Net Zero Corridors," which emphasizes a bottom-up approach to decarbonize urban power and transport systems. By focusing on urban corridors, this method integrates distributed power systems with urban transport, offering a localized solution to the broader challenge of urban decarbonization. Drawing from urban fabric theory and urban metabolism data, the study provides insight [...]

1867 10245

Open Access Research Article

Impact of Pt-Ni Nanoparticle Architecture on Electrocatalytic Oxidation Reaction in Fuel Cells

Nicolas A. Ishiki ,

Maria L. Della-Costa ,

Beatriz Keller ,

Kleper O. Rocha ,

Francielle Bortoloti and

Antonio C. D. Ângelo

Received: 04 September 2023; Published: 16 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/cr.2304027

Abstract

This paper investigates how the aggregation of bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) influences the electronic condition of the surface adsorption site and, hence, the performance of materials during the electrooxidation of fuels in an alkaline medium. First, we synthesized Pt-Ni NPs in three configurations: ordered intermetallic, ordinary alloy, and core-shell. The NPs contained Pt and Ni close to a 1:1 Pt/Ni atomic ratio. They had similar particle sizes, which allowed us to evaluate their performance without the influen [...]

1790 9018

Open Access Original Research

Efficient Industrial Wastewater and Leachate Evaporation Utilizing Heat Localization in Porous Media

Abdel Zaro ,

Spencer Jones and

Ethan Languri

Received: 31 August 2023; Published: 16 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/jept.2304035

Abstract

In this paper, an efficient industrial wastewater and leachate evaporation method is proposed and tested experimentally. The goal of this study is to investigate whether the addition of a carbon foam (CF) porous layer can lead to energy savings by evaporating more water mass per unit of energy input. The standard boiling evaporator layout was redesigned by placing the heating element in the upper region of the tank and CF underneath the heat source. The CF purposed to localize the energy in an area by the water' [...]

1577 8708

Open Access Original Research

Where Older Patients with Cancer Die? A Retrospective Study

Wanda Liguigli ,

Rita Cengarle ,

Anita Rimanti ,

Giovanna Catania ,

Laura Faglioni ,

Simone Voltolini ,

Roberto Barbieri ,

Ilenia Zanardi Di Pietro ,

Beatrice Vivorio ,

Patrizia Morselli ,

Chiara Iridile ,

Laura Rigotti ,

Giuseppe Lucchini and

Maurizio Cantore

Received: 10 July 2023; Published: 16 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304258

Abstract

Home is the preferred place of death for most cancer patients. We examined which characteristics of older patients with cancer may have influenced this choice and how important may be relevant an early collaboration between oncologists and palliatives. Hospitalized patients aged ≥70 were screened by G8 questionnaire and evaluated by Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) to identify frail and unfit ones and define the most appropriate end-of-life setting with palliatives. Using the G8 questionnaire, we screened 1 [...]

1458 5825

Open Access Concept Paper

An Exploration of Compassion Focused Therapy for Grieving Individuals

Darcy L. Harris

Received: 26 August 2023; Published: 16 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304052

Abstract

In the past several decades, new understandings about grief have emerged. In the same time frame, a substantial body of literature has explored the components of compassion and their potential application to various clinical contexts. Compassion evolved from caring motivation associated with the evolutionary challenges of reproduction that involved the necessary care for offspring. Grief also has an evolutionary background that is rooted in core aspects of attachment and the assumptive world construct. Compassion F [...]

2110 18294

Open Access Short Review

Versatile Surface Chemistry of Carbon-Based Nanoplatforms by Covalent Bonding, Non-Covalent Linking, Crosslinking, and Self-Assembling

A. Guillermo Bracamonte

Received: 28 July 2023; Published: 15 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/rpm.2304034

Abstract

This mini-review discussed the best-known chemical and synthetic methodologies used in the last years to modify carbon allotropes, with an interest in nanotechnology. In this perspective, chemistry with optoelectronics applications and recent trends within bio-applications focusing mainly on graphene and its derivatives were considered. So, the mini-review intended to focus on methodologies to add functional groups with varied reactivities, polymer chemistry, and nanoscale control. These methodologies provide insig [...]

1388 8723

Open Access Original Research

Nutritional Counseling Improves the Nutritional Status, Liver Function, and Serum Electrolytes of Patients with Liver Transplantation

Saba Tanveer ,

Ali Saad R. Alsubaie ,

Rezzan Khan ,

Hajra Ahmed ,

Mahpara Safdar ,

Zainab Bibi ,

Sadaf Yousaf ,

Bismillah Sehar ,

Iftikhar Alam ,

Aiman Hadayat and

Falak Zeb

Received: 31 May 2023; Published: 15 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304051

Abstract

Nutrition counseling may assist liver transplant patients in controlling weight gain, addressing micronutrient deficiencies, and maintaining metabolic status. This study aimed to determine the effect of nutritional counseling on nutritional status, liver profile, and serum electrolytes of liver transplant patients. In this case-control study, 100 patients were recruited from Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, who were potential liver transplant candidates. They were divided into two groups: a case group, who [...]

1304 6800

Open Access Original Research

An Adsorption-Desorption Heat Engine for Power Generation from Waste Heat

Mikhail Granovskiy

Received: 17 October 2023; Published: 14 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/jept.2304034

Abstract

According to the United States Department of Energy, waste heat recovery would allow up to a 20% reduction in greenhouse gases (GHG) emission. Most of the waste energy is discharged as a low-grade heat at temperatures less than 250°C. Therefore, the development of new technologies and the enhancement of existing ones to convert low-grade heat into electrical or mechanical energy are of great importance. The working principle of adsorption-desorption heat pumps with cyclic switching between adsorption and desorp [...]

1758 10025

Open Access Original Research

Impacts of Different Sources of Carbonates on Growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici in Different Growth Media

Hina Akram ,

Shoaib Hussain and

Talib E. Butt

Received: 18 November 2022; Published: 13 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304049

Abstract

Fusarium is the most common soil-borne pathogen that causes wilt in many plant crops, among which the tomato is one of the most susceptible crops. This experiment is conducted to analyse the impacts of inorganic carbon compounds i.e., calcium carbonate CaCO3, sodium carbonate Na2CO3 and potassium bicarbonate KHCO3 on the growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (FOL) causing wilt in tomato plant in different culture media including Malt Extract Agar (MEA), Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) and V8. Three concentrati [...]

1653 7831

Open Access Original Research

Assessment of a Person's Social Success Through the Characteristics of Interpersonal Relationships in A Virtual Environment

Aleksey Shevcov ,

Pavel Ustin ,

Leonid Popov ,

Fail Gafarov and

Galim Vakhitov

Received: 30 April 2023; Published: 13 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304195

Abstract

The sudden spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has convincingly proved the role of social networks in human life activity as an actor of interpersonal relations. The need for isolation and the limitation of face-to-face communication between people has significantly transformed the system of interpersonal connections through an extensive increase in social contacts in the virtual environment and the growing importance of online social services. In the study, we addressed the problem of diagnosing the indicator of socia [...]

1129 7030

Open Access Research Article

Influences of Household Processing Methods on Nutritional Composition, Anti-nutritional Factors and Antioxidant Activities of Foxtail Millet

Suneetha Vallepu ,

Khadar Basha Shaik ,

Naseem Shaik ,

Ramakrishna Vadde ,

Narasimhulu Ragimekula and

Shaik Sha Valli Khan Patan

Received: 17 July 2023; Published: 09 November 2023; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304020

Abstract

The present investigation aims to study the influence of household processing methods, such as soaking, germination, and steam cooking, on nutritional composition (proximates, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins), antinutrient factors (phytochemicals: tannins, total phenols, phytic acid; enzyme inhibitors: trypsin and α-amylase inhibitors) and antioxidant properties of whole grains of foxtail millet. The contents of total ash (1.42%), fat (3.02 g/100 g), and mineral chromium (12.83 mg/100 g) were found to be [...]

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