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Plant ingredients in Thai food: a well-rounded diet for natural bioactive associated with medicinal properties
Authors: Buathong Raveevatoo , Duangsrisai Sutsawat 
Published: March 2023

BackgroundSeeking cures for chronic inflammation-associated diseases and infectious diseases caused by critical human pathogens is challenging and time-consuming. Even as the research community searches for novel bioactive agents, consuming a healthy diet with functional ability might be an effective way to delay and prevent the progression of severe health conditions. Many plant ingredients in Thai food are considered medicinal, and these vegetables, herbs, and spices collectively possess multiple biological and pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antipyretic, anticancer, hepatoprotective, and cardioprotective effects.MethodologyIn this review, the selected edible plants are unspecific to Thai food, but our unique blend of recipes and preparation techniques make traditional Thai food healthy and functional. We searched three electronic databases: PUBMED, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, using the specific keywords “Plant name” followed by “Anti-inflammatory” or “Antibacterial” or “Antiviral” and focusing on articles published between 2017 and 2021.ResultsOur selection of 69 edible and medicinal plant species (33 families) is the most comprehensive compilation of Thai food sources demonstrating biological activities to date. Focusing on articles published between 2017 and 2021, we identified a total of 245 scientific articles that have reported main compounds, traditional uses, and pharmacological and biological activities from plant parts of the selected species.ConclusionsEvidence indicates that the selected plants contain bioactive compounds responsible for anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, suggesting these plants as potential sources for bioactive agents and suitable for consumption for health benefits.
Effects of habitat factors on the plant diversity on naturally-restored wind farm slopes
Authors: Wang Pengcheng , Yu Hai , Xiao Henglin , Wan Juan , Ma Qiang , Tao Gaoliang , Wang Qin , Jiang Weiwei , Ma Li 
Published: March 2023

This study investigated naturally-restored plant communities on wind farm slopes and analyzed the effects of various habitat factors on the plant diversity. The findings provide a technical support for the ecological restoration of mountainous slopes.Twenty-one slopes on five wind farms were selected and the characteristics of the habitat, including slope position, slope aspect, slope gradient, altitude, years since restoration, and plant communities, were recorded. The species richness of the plant communities and the vegetation diversity indexes of these wind farms were measured and calculated, including the Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H′), Pielou’s species evenness index (J), and Margalef’s richness index (R). The key factors influencing plant diversity were identified using a stepwise regression analysis. A total of 36 families, 54 genera, and 57 species of plants were identified in this study with the Gramineae, Compositae, Rosaceae, Liliaceae, and Juglandaceae families the mostly predominant. Cynodon dactylon, Rubus lambertianus Ser., and Lindera glauca were the dominant species of herbs, shrubs, and trees, respectively. The highest number of species were found on lower slopes, slopes with semi-sunny aspects, slopes with gradients 30–50°, elevation below 500 m, and on slopes with at least five years since restoration. The plant diversity H′ and R tended to be higher on lower slopes than on upper slopes, and higher on slopes with semi-shady aspects than on slopes with semi-sunny aspects (P < 0.05). Vegetation diversity increased with the years since restoration. Slope position and slope aspect were identified as the primary influencing factors, and the H′ and R indexes were major indicators of changes in plant diversity on mountainous slopes.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (Kap) on Covid-19 of Students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Kisangani
Authors: Yakusu Issa , Bikenge Baroani , Kitronza Panda , Bassandja Ossinga , Kadima Mfuamba , Nono Longombe Ahuka , N’Sila Mankulu , Agasa Batina 
Published: March 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Kisangani.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken among students of the Faculty of Pharmacy. KAPs on Covid-19 were assessed using a survey questionnaire.
Results: Male students were predominant (50.8%). The majority of respondents were under or equal to 25 years old. The majority had sufficient knowledge (97.4%) provided mainly by television and radio. 63 respondents or 33.3% of cases did not know if the disease exists in Kisangani; and 88.9% had good practices regarding Covid-19.
Conclusion: These results showed that most students have a good knowledge of Covid-19; they presented good practices as well as good attitudes.
Assessment of Various Uniformity Aspects under Surface Drip Irrigation System in Tomato
Authors: Champaneri D. D. , Desai K. D. , Ahlawat T. R. , Shrivastava P. K. 
Published: March 2023

Background: Water in any form is the prime constitute of plant growth and development. Right amount of water applied at right time and in right quantity to any crop will helpful to get maximum yield potential of that crop. This is possible with surface drip irrigation method. Uniform application of water through emitters is the necessary aspect to avail benefits like higher water use efficiency of surface drip irrigation. Uniformity of surface drip irrigation system can be measured by various uniformity aspects viz., coefficient of variation (CV), distribution uniformity (DU), statistical uniformity (SU) and coefficient of uniformity (CU). Factors like land levelling, maintenance of drip lines, pressure management etc. plays a vital role in conserving the uniformity of outflow of emitters.
Methodology: In this trial, all these uniformity aspects were measured using catch cane method at initial stage of drip irrigation system installation and on the basis of these dataset several improvements were made for better uniformity of emitter outflow at later planting stage.
Results: Coefficient of uniformity (CU) of surface drip irrigation system was recorded 96.89% at initial stage and later on it was improved to 97.02% during the first experimental year whereas in second year it was noted 95.58% at initial stage and was improved to 96.80% at later stage.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on the Use of Asthma Action Plans among Adult Asthmatic Patients Aged 18-65 in Nyamira, Kenya
Authors: Obara Thomas L. , Muhonja Faith , Simba Justus , Maureen Koech J. 
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Globally the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 334 million people suffer from asthma. In Kenya it is estimated that about 10% of the Kenyan population, or 4 million people, have asthma.
Aim: The objective of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practices of patients 18-65 on the use of personized asthma action plans in Nyamira County.
Methodology: Cross-sectional study design was employed in this research. Participants were selected using systematic sampling. Significant differences in categorical variables were found using the Chi-square and Fisher's Exact Test. The threshold for statistical significance was set at p<0.05.
Results: The study sample size was 220 asthma patients. The majority of responders 72.7% were unaware of PAAPs. Concerning attitude, most of participants had a negative attitude about the use of PAAPs, believing that they should only be used by the extremely ill 63.6%. Poor practices were seen among the patients who had access to these tools, with 39.0% checking them at home and 61.0% never checking them at all. Statistically there were significant association between the various patients’ factors influencing use of asthma action plans among adult asthmatic patients with a p = 0. 021.
Conclusion: The majority of the patients 76.4% who participated in this research did not use the personalized asthma action plan cards. Additionally, the majority of participants reported poor practices on PAAPs, low levels of awareness, and negative attitudes. To combat the low-level knowledge, negative attitude, and poor practices among asthma patients, the ministry of health should raise awareness about the use of PAAPs.
Anniversary meeting
Authors: - - 
Published: March 2023

Ahead of the anniversary meeting, the President was given permission to write to the King on the Society’s behalf, expressing his condolences on the death of Queen Alexandra. The usual business of the meeting was then conducted including the election of new Fellows and the presentation of a list of deceased Fellows. Other reports presented included:A report on the number of Fellows on the Society’s RollBrief obituaries for some of the Fellows who died in the previous yearFellows appointed to attend various heritage organisations on behalf of the SocietyA report on the progress of the Society’s forthcoming publicationsA report on the items added to the Society’s museum and library collections over the previous sessionA report on the Society’s excavations in ScotlandA note on the Rhind Lectures and the Chalmers-Jervise PrizeTreasurer then presented the Annual Report on the Society’s finances.

Meeting notes for 14 December, 1925 are appended.
Anniversary meeting
Authors: - - 
Published: March 2023

The usual business of the meeting was conducted including the election of new Fellows and the presentation of a list of deceased Fellows. Other reports presented included:A report on the number of Fellows on the Society’s RollBrief obituaries for some of the Fellows who died in the previous yearA report on the progress of the Society’s forthcoming publicationsA report on the items added to the Society’s museum and library collections over the previous sessionA note on the Rhind Lectures and the Chalmers-Jervise Prize

Meeting notes for 13 December, 1937 are appended.
The domestic architecture of a Fife river port prior to 1810: Kincardine-on-Forth
Authors: Drummond A Isobel R 
Published: March 2023

I have been interested in the old houses of Clackmannanshire and in those of neighbouring counties since 1938. I have prepared a thesis on ‘The Castellated andDomestic Architecture of Clackmannanshire and its borders from the Medieval Period to 1830’, with a section comparing the architecture of this area with similar architecture found elsewhere in western Europe. In so doing, I have taken the opportunity of examining the old houses in Kincardine-on-Forth.
The Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments, Inventory for the Counties of Fife, Kinross and Clackmannan, published in 1933, gave no written report of the ‘burgh of barony’ Kincardine-on-Forth, which became a busy riverport by the eighteenth century. Several admirable photographs were taken of the seventeenth- and eighteenth-century houses by the officers of the National BuildingsRecord, a few of which are used to illustrate the following article.
Effect of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet on the Gut Microbiome in Preterm Infants
Authors: Embleton Nicholas D. , Sproat Thomas , Uthaya Sabita , Young Gregory R. , Garg Shalabh , Vasu Vimal , Masi Andrea C. , Beck Lauren , Modi Neena , Stewart Christopher J. , Berrington Janet E. 
Published: March 2023

ImportanceThe effect of using an exclusive human milk diet compared with one that uses bovine products in preterm infants is uncertain, but some studies demonstrate lower rates of key neonatal morbidities. A potential mediating pathway is the gut microbiome.ObjectiveTo determine the effect of an exclusive human milk diet on gut bacterial richness, diversity, and proportions of specific taxa in preterm infants from enrollment to 34 weeks’ postmenstrual age.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsIn this randomized clinical trial conducted at 4 neonatal intensive care units in the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2020, microbiome analyses were blind to group. Infants less than 30 weeks’ gestation who had only received own mother’s milk were recruited before 72 hours of age. Statistical analysis was performed from July 2019 to September 2021.InterventionsExclusive human milk diet using pasteurized human milk for any shortfall in mother’s own milk supply and human milk–derived fortifiers (intervention) compared with bovine formula and bovine-derived fortifier (control) until 34 weeks’ postmenstrual age. Fortifier commenced less than 48 hours of tolerating 150 mL/kg per day.Main Outcomes and MeasuresGut microbiome profile including alpha and beta diversity, and presence of specific bacterial taxa.ResultsOf 126 preterm infants enrolled in the study, 63 were randomized to control (median [IQR] gestation: 27.0 weeks [26.0-28.1 weeks]; median [IQR] birthweight: 910 g [704-1054 g]; 32 [51%] male) and 63 were randomized to intervention (median [IQR] gestation: 27.1 weeks [25.7-28.1 weeks]; median [IQR] birthweight: 930 g [733-1095 g]; 38 [60%] male); 472 stool samples from 116 infants were analyzed. There were no differences in bacterial richness or Shannon diversity over time, or at 34 weeks between trial groups. The exclusive human milk diet group had reduced relative abundance of Lactobacillus after adjustment for confounders (coefficient estimate, 0.056; P = .03), but not after false discovery rate adjustment. There were no differences in time to full feeds, necrotizing enterocolitis, or other key neonatal morbidities.Conclusions and RelevanceIn this randomized clinical trial in preterm infants using human milk–derived formula and/or fortifier to enable an exclusive human milk diet, there were no effects on overall measures of gut bacterial diversity but there were effects on specific bacterial taxa previously associated with human milk receipt. These findings suggest that the clinical impact of human milk–derived products is not modulated via microbiomic mechanisms.Trial RegistrationISRCTN trial registry identifier: ISRCTN16799022
Plan quality analysis of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy treatment planning in liver tumor
Authors: Watcharawipha Anirut , Chakrabandhu Somvilai , Kongsa Anupong , Tippanya Damrongsak , Chitapanarux Imjai 
Published: March 2023

AbstractPurposeStereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) in the liver, RTOG‐1112 guides the treatment modalities including the dose constraints for this technique but not the plan parameters. This study is not only analyzing the plan quality by utilizing the plan parameters and indexes but also compares treatment modalities from the protocol implementation.Method and materialTwenty‐five patients treated in the period from February 2020 to September 2022 were recruited in this analysis. Two planners randomly selected the patients and modalities. The modalities employed were Volumetric‐Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) and Helical Tomotherapy (HT). Various parameters and indexes were used to access not only the plan quality but also to compare each modality. The parameters and indexes studied were the homogeneity index (HI), conformity index (CI), gradient distance (GD), and the dose received by the organs at risk.ResultThe data reveals that the mean volume of PTV is 60.8 ± 53.9 cc where these targets exhibit no significant difference between each modality. The HI shows a consistent value for both modalities. Between each modality, the CI value shows less deviation, but the HT shows slightly higher performance than VMAT. The value of GD is 1.5 ± 0.3 cm where the HT provides a shorter distance compared to VMAT as well.ConclusionThe parameters and indexes should be utilized for the plan evaluation although in the guidelines this was not required. Various modalities were employed for treatment. Both can achieve the treatment criteria with slightly low performance of VMAT.
Single‐Atom Catalysts for H2O2 Electrosynthesis via Two‐Electron Oxygen Reduction Reaction
Authors: Song Min , Liu Wei , Zhang Jingjing , Zhang Chang , Huang Xiao , Wang Deli 
Published: March 2023

AbstractOxygen reduction reaction via the two‐electron route (2e− ORR) provides a green method for the direct production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) along with in situ utilization. The effective catalysts with high ORR activity, 2e− selectivity, and stability are essential for the application of this technology. Single‐atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted intensively attention for H2O2 electrosynthesis owing to the unique geometric and electronic configurations. In this review, the mechanism and theoretical predictions for 2e− ORR over SACs are first introduced. Then, the recent advances of various SACs for the electrosynthesis of H2O2 are documented. And the correlation between the central atom, coordination atoms, and coordination environment of SACs and the corresponding electrocatalytic ORR performance including activity, selectivity, and stability are emphatically analyzed and summarized. Finally, the major challenges and opportunities regarding the future design of SACs for the H2O2 production are pointed out.
Spatio‐Temporal Correlations in Memristive Crossbar Arrays due to Thermal Effects
Authors: Schön Daniel , Menzel Stephan 
Published: March 2023

AbstractMemristive valence change memory (VCM) cells show a strong non‐linearity in the switching kinetics which is induced by a temperature increase. In this respect, thermal crosstalk can be observed in highly integrated crossbar arrays which may impact the resistance state of adjacent devices. Additionally, due to the thermal capacitance, a VCM cell can remain thermally active after a pulse and thus influence the temperature conditions for a possible subsequent pulse. By using a finite element model of a crossbar array, it is shown that spatio‐temporal thermal correlations can occur and are capable of affecting the resistive state of adjacent cells. This new functional behavior can potentially be used for future neuromorphic computing applications.
Multifunctional BPs/MT@PLGA‐ALE Nanospheres for Treatment of Osteoporotic Fracture with Near‐Infrared Irradiation
Authors: Zheng Kai , Bai Jiaxiang , Chen Wanling , Xu Yaozeng , Yang Huilin , Li Wei , Li Penghui , Tong Liping , Wang Huaiyu , Chu Paul K. , Geng Dechun 
Published: March 2023

AbstractOsteoporotic fracture, which is a clinical complication of osteoporosis featured with the imbalance of bone homeostasis. Non‐surgical intervention is frequently required post‐operatively to ameliorate the fracture healing. Nevertheless, current non‐surgical therapies are mostly performed in a non‐targeted manner without giving enough consideration to the pathological characteristics of osteoporosis. Therefore, it is highly desirable to develop an optimal strategy for promoting fracture healing under osteoporotic conditions. In this study, a multifunctional therapeutic nanoplatform is designed to work in conjunction with near‐infrared irradiation. Specifically, poly (lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) (PLGA) is functionalized with alendronate (ALE) and black phosphorus nanosheets (BPs) together with melatonin (MT) molecules are encapsulated by PLGA‐ALE to produce the multifunctional BPs/MT@PLGA‐ALE nanospheres. In this structure, BPs degrade gradually and deliver mild photothermal effects to facilitate bone regeneration, whereas MT has the dual‐capability of suppressing osteoclastogenesis and promoting osteogenesis. Moreover, ALE endows the nanoplatform with the reliable bone‐targeting capacity to improve the therapeutic effects. The combination of BPs/MT@PLGA‐ALE nanospheres and photothermal therapy significantly improve post‐surgical healing of osteoporotic fracture by modulating the tumor necrosis factor and cell death‐related signaling pathways. This study reveals a promising strategy to treat osteoporotic fracture and broadens the application of nanomaterials in the biomedical field.
Tuneable Piezoresistance of Graphene‐Based 2D:2D Nanocomposite Networks
Authors: Garcia James R. , McCrystal Mark , Horváth Dominik , Kaur Harneet , Carey Tian , Coleman Jonathan N. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractPiezoresistive nanocomposites are an important class of materials that allow the production of very sensitive strain sensors. Herein, a new class of piezoresistive nanocomposites prepared by mixing different types of 2D nanosheets is explored. In this way, three distinct types of nanocomposite are produced by mixing conducting and insulating nanosheets (graphene, Gr and boron nitride, BN), conducting and semiconducting nanosheets (graphene and tungsten diselenide, WSe2 or tungsten disulfide, WS2) as well as mixing two different types of conducting nanosheets (graphene and silver, Ag). For each nanocomposite type, a different dependence of composite conductivity on filler volume fraction is observed although all behaviors can be fully described by percolation theory. In addition, each composite type shows different piezoresistive properties. Interestingly, while the conductor insulator composites show the standard monotonic relationship between gauge factor and conductivity, both conductor:semi‐conductor and conductor:conductor composites show very unusual behavior, in each case displaying a peak engage factor at the percolation threshold. In each case, percolation theory is used to develop simple equations for gauge factor as a function of both volume fraction and conductivity that fully describes all experimental data. This work expands the understanding of piezoresistive nanocomposites and provides a platform for the engineering of high‐performance strain sensors.
Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Polymeric Coatings for Colorful Artificial Muscles and Motile Humidity Sensor Skin Integrated with Magnetic Composites
Authors: Feng Wei , Pal Aniket , Wang Tianlu , Ren Ziyu , Yan Yingbo , Lu Yanqing , Yang Huai , Sitti Metin 
Published: March 2023

AbstractStructural colorful cholesterics show impressive susceptibility to external stimulation, leading to applications in electro/mechano‐chromic devices. However, out‐of‐plane actuation of structural colorful actuators based on cholesterics and the integration with other stimulation remains underdeveloped. Herein, colorful actuators and motile humidity sensors are developed using humidity‐responsive cholesteric liquid crystal networks (CLCNs) and magnetic composites. The developed colorful actuator can exhibit synergistic out‐of‐plane shape morphing and color change in response to humidity, with CLCNs as colorful artificial muscles. Through the integration with magnetic control, the motile sensor can be navigated to open and confined spaces with the aid of friction to detect local relative humidity. The integration of multi‐stimulation actuation of cholesteric magnetic actuators will expand the research frontier of structural colorful actuators and motile sensors for confined spaces.