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Walking in a patient’s shoes : evaluation of an immersive workshop for pharmacy students
No full textDo REEs in mudstones record bottom-water redox? : The Pliensbachian–Toarcian record (Lower Jurassic) and T-OAE in the Cleveland Basin, England
No full textThe Pliensbachian–Toarcian of the Cleveland Basin provides a global reference for the interval incorporating the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE ~ 183 Ma). Palaeoredox proxies show a progressive shift from oxic bottom waters in the late Pliensbachian through dysoxic–anoxic conditions in the earliest Toarcian to euxinia during the T-OAE. Anoxia–dysoxia persisted into the middle Toarcian. Laminated black shales with TOC contents > 2.5 % characterise the anoxic–euxinic intervals. The rare-earth element (REE) geochemistry of the succession sampled in the Dove's Nest core is described and compared to data from nearby Yorkshire coastal outcrops. Interpretation is based on a review of REE behaviour in modern marine water columns, pore waters and sediments. Mud(stone) REE patterns are insensitive to bottom-water redox conditions. The REEs are principally located in the siliciclastic clay fraction of modern marine muds and ancient mudstones. Bulk mud(stone)s generally exhibit relatively flat REE patterns when normalised to average shale. Cerium anomalies are largely absent. Stratigraphical trends in the Yorkshire succession are related principally to sediment grain size. Authigenic and biogenic phosphates, principally carbonate fluorapatite, when present, dominate the whole-rock REE inventory leading to convex-upward patterns and large positive middle REE (MREE/MREE*) anomalies. These occur sporadically throughout the oxic–euxinic intervals, showing no correlation to bottom-water redox. The REE geochemistry of marine mudstones presents a combination of primary mineralogical and grain-size controls related to sediment provenance combined with the impact of authigenic mineral formation. Bulk mudstone REE patterns do not provide a viable bottom-water redox proxy
Exploring global environmental engagement : the role of willingness and membership in environmental action
No full textThis study explores the role of willingness and membership in global environmental engagement, focusing on how these factors influence environmental action across diverse global populations. Using a combination of latent class analysis and logistic regression models, we examine the impact of the willingness to contribute financially, environmental membership, and trust in people, alongside demographic variables such as gender, age, and education level. Our findings highlight the significant role of environmental membership and the willingness to act in shaping behaviours, with gender and trust further influencing engagement patterns. This promotes the UN’s sustainable goals, primarily Climate Action. These insights contribute to understanding the drivers of environmental activism globally
Understanding the impact of MgO crystal facet on phosphorus adsorption and recovery from water : an experimental and theoretical computational study
No full textFractal behavior accompanied by the complex-conjugated power-law exponents discovered in living systems : analysis of the temporal evolution of impedance in silkworm cocoons
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Occurrence of pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs and PFAS in global surface waters : a meta-analysis-based review.
No full textTherapy reloaded : mixed reality games for hand rehabilitation
No full textRecently, new paradigms have been created in multiple fields due to 5G becoming globally commercial. This has compelled the researchers across the globe to start paving the roadmap of 6G by including complex concepts like, telepresence, AI based robots to cobots and medical cyber physical systems (MCPS) etc. This evolution has sparked significant change in the thinking, perception, and behavioral attributes of healthcare professionals and patients in terms of healthcare services across the globe. Online services have changed the perception of people by offering real-time remote access to the healthcare professional, saving time and money and most of all reducing mental fatigue of patients by bypassing the core hurdles in the conventional healthcare system. If just ease in online access, which is a tiny fraction of what 6G can promise, has such a positive impact on the behavior of patients and professionals, then one can imagine what impact it may have on the perception of healthcare sector. This work focuses on providing paradigm changes in healthcare sector due to the evolution of 6G in perspective of telehealth advancement, e-Health, and m-Health (e/m-healthcare). The paper will further provide the opportunities, challenges and the hope & hype in healthcare advancement associated with the progression in 6G technology
The fabrication of superhydrophobic coatings using food‐grade wax dispersions
No full textWater-repellent plant-derived materials are a promising class of materials for the fabrication of sustainable superhydrophobic coatings. Many plant-derived waxes are safe for human consumption, which can allow for the use of food-grade waxes (FGWs) for applications such as food packaging. Here, a general approach is reported for fabricating superhydrophobic materials using dispersions formed from only two components: a food-grade wax and a solvent. The methodology utilizes variations in wax solubility and/or dispersibility as the solvent is exchanged, such that the resultant wax coating can achieve superhydrophobicity (i.e., water contact angles [WCAs] above 150°). The coating formulations are mixed at room temperature and elevated temperatures (above the melting point of the waxes). Followed by depositing on glass and cardboard substrates via spray coating technique. The highest WCAs (≈156°) and lowest water sliding angles (SA) (<10°) are obtained from wax/solvent mixtures that allowed for coatings with the highest surface roughness (e.g., rice bran wax dispersed in n-hexane). The coatings maintained superhydrophobicity during long storage periods, are resistant to water submersion for up to 24 h, and effectively repelled various food liquids. This report looks at the formulation of these coatings, and the requirements for forming highly water-repellent materials
Exploring nutritional supplement use for countering respiratory tract infections through an X (formerly Twitter)-based survey
No full textRespiratory tract infections are a common health issue, driving interest in preventive strategies like nutritional supplements, while evidence on their usage and effectiveness remains limited. In this context, social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), provide a unique opportunity to gather large-scale public health-related data. In this study, we aimed to survey participants’ uses and opinions on nutritional supplements in prevention or treatment of respiratory tract infections, by using X. A survey was conducted between 1st and 15th December 2022. A single open-ended question “Which are the best dietary supplements to counteract respiratory infections?“ was asked. One week after the start of the survey, a poll was posted to get more relevant information and boost the survey’s reach. Total endorsements were calculated for each tweet posted as the total sum of replies, retweets, and likes