Elsevier, Environmental Pollution, Volume 340, 1 January 2024
Physical, chemical weathering and volcanic eruptions release heavy metals into soils and surface waters naturally. Contaminants from anthropogenic sources originated from industrial and municipality waste substantially modify and increase their contributions. They are then absorbed by fish gills, amphipod cuticles, and other sensitive organs of aquatic creatures. This article discusses the essences on the determination, potential and plausible factors of trophic transfer and biomagnification of environmental contaminants particularly heavy metals across aquatic ecosystem.
Elsevier,
Materials Today, Volume 72, 1 January 2024
This article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. The research focuses on the green synthesis of nanoparticles using biological entities, such as microorganisms and plants, through nanobiotechnology processes. The use of these environmentally friendly methods has the potential to revolutionize biomedical applications, including cancer detection and treatment, as well as agricultural applications for crop improvement. Furthermore, green nanoparticles show promise in energy production and storage, offering cost-effective and sustainable solutions for future energy demands.
Elsevier,
Polar Science, Volume , 2024
Policymakers continue to contend with the challenge of measuring and classifying schools concerning educational resources, which makes it difficult for policy development and implementation towards efficient allocation of the scarce resources available to education managers. This study, therefore, sought to estimate the extent of educational resource deprivation among Basic Schools in Ghana and find out its effect on the delivery of quality education.
Elsevier,
Cell Reports, Volume 43, Issue 2, 27 February 2024, 113690
Truter et al. investigate how diet and culture influence the Ju|’hoansi intestinal microbiome, which can influence health and well-being. They find that while the Ju|’hoansi intestinal microbiome is distinct, it resembles that of other hunter-gatherer populations.
Elsevier,
Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Volume 253, January 2024
Article discusses the relationship between hypertension and dementia, and the potential utility of antihypertensive medications in reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. It concludes that mid-life hypertension is a risk factor for both vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and that further research is needed to clarify the neuroprotective properties of different antihypertensive drug classes.
Elsevier,
Journal of Voice, Volume , 2024
This study aims to assess depression and perception of vocal handicap in individuals with and without early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) using a self-report method. Depression is commonly observed in elderly individuals and can significantly impact their quality of life, management of chronic diseases, and daily and instrumental activities. In elderly individuals with AD, the risk of depression is twice as high compared to those without Alzheimer's.
Elsevier,
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Volume 127, January 2024
The researchers examined the use of footwear that incorporates force-sensing resistor sensors to classify lower limb disorders affecting the knee, hip, and ankle joints. The outcomes of the study reveal promising findings for future gait analysis and injury diagnosis, and the potential of force-sensing resistors (FSRs) and machine learning techniques for improving the assessment of lower limb injuries, and thereby furthering SDG3.
Elsevier, International Review of Neurobiology, Volume 177, January 2024
Alzheimer's disease (AD) stands as the most prevalent form of neuropsychiatric disorder among the elderly population, impacting a minimum of 50 million individuals worldwide. Current pharmacological treatments rely on the prescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine.
Elsevier, Progress in Brain Research, Volume 289, January 2024
Coffee, a universally consumed beverage, is known to contain thousands of bioactive constituents that have garnered interest due to their potential neuroprotective effects against various neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD).
