Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katharine C. Simon, Lynn Nadel, Jessica D. Payne
Summary: This special feature explores the purposes served by sleep and describes how the functions of sleep are manifested in neural circuits and cognitive structures. It evaluates the dynamic nature of sleep, the competitive arena for memory systems, the consolidation and integration of new memories, and the origin of lucid dreams. The collection of articles highlights new approaches and insights that will eventually help us understand the full range of functions supported by sleep.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eri Sarashina, Katsuyoshi Mizukami, Yasuyo Yoshizawa, Junko Sakurai, Akane Tsuji, Rezaul Begg
Summary: The study shows that an 8-week Pilates intervention can improve foot control and dynamic balance in frail older adults, with positive effects on executive functions and mood changes. However, no significant effects were observed for cognitive functions. Further research with a larger sample size is needed to confirm these findings.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mengmeng Yang, Yong Hu, Hongzhen Tian, Faisal Ahmed Khan, Qinping Liu, Joaquim Goes, Helga do R. Gomes, Wonkook Kim
Summary: Airborne hyperspectral data are important for remote sensing of coastal waters, requiring atmospheric correction to reduce atmospheric effects. Polymer showed superior performance in deriving R-rs spectral shape compared to other correction approaches, but differences in magnitude were observed when compared to MODIS-Aqua data, possibly due to time difference, land adjacency effects, or errors in MODIS R-rs from Polymer.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hunkyung Kim, Yosuke Osuka, Narumi Kojima, Hiroyuki Sasai, Kentaro Nakamura, Chisato Oba, Mayuki Sasaki, Takao Suzuki
Summary: Diet modification may help prevent age-related cognitive decline, and cheese intake is inversely associated with lower cognitive function in older adults.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dorene M. Rentz, Kathryn V. Papp, Danielle V. Mayblyum, Justin S. Sanchez, Hannah Klein, William Souillard-Mandar, Reisa A. Sperling, Keith A. Johnson
Summary: The study aimed to investigate whether the digital clock-drawing test, DCTclock, improves upon standard cognitive assessments for discriminating diagnostic groups and detecting biomarker evidence of amyloid and tau pathology in clinically normal older adults (CN). Results showed that DCTclock had excellent discrimination between diagnostic groups and was associated with greater amyloid and tau burden in CN participants compared to traditional cognitive tests. This suggests that digitized measures like DCTclock could provide an efficient tool for detecting early cognitive changes related to Alzheimer's disease.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anahita Shokrkon, Elena Nicoladis
Summary: Executive functions and language development play significant roles in the development of children, but little is known about their relationship. This review paper discusses three possible directional relationships between EF and language development and explores their impact on child development.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yupaporn Rattanavichit, Nithinun Chaikeeree, Rumpa Boonsinsukh, Kasima Kitiyanant
Summary: Through a study of four groups of participants (early adults, middle adults, older adults, and older adults with probable MCI), it was found that cognitive inhibition declined earlier in middle adults, while executive function and perceptual-motor function started to decline in older adults. Cognitive flexibility was the only cognitive function that was sensitive to MCI.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Optics
Todd Small, Samuel D. Butler, Michael A. Marciniak
Summary: This study presents a measurement uncertainty analysis for a system designed to capture in-plane and out-of-plane BRDF data simultaneously, and evaluates various uncertainty contributions related to scatter flux, incident flux, scatter angle, and detector solid angle. The study also introduces new formulations for ND filter, scatter angle, and solid angle uncertainties to account for system adjustments. Ultimately, ND filter uncertainty is found to be the largest contributor to total BRDF uncertainty for the augmented system.
OPTICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Keisuke Sakurai, Chutong Shen, Izumi Shiraishi, Noriko Inamura, Tatsuhiro Hisatsune
Summary: The study found a significant correlation between cognitive function in elderly individuals and daily consumption of fat, especially in monounsaturated fatty acids and oleic acid. This suggests that the intake of these fats may have a beneficial effect on cognitive decline in community-dwelling Japanese elderly individuals.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjuan Wang, Li Zhang, Caiyun Deng, Fang Chen, Qing Yu, Yi Hu, Qin Lu, Ping Li, Aihua Zhang
Summary: This study revealed that prenatal exposure to methylmercury affected spatial learning and memory in offspring rats, along with alterations in hippocampal morphology. Proteomic analysis identified differentially expressed proteins in response to methylmercury exposure, supporting its neurotoxic effects. Western blot analysis further confirmed the impact of methylmercury on specific proteins and mechanisms related to learning and memory.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Florian Heilmann
Summary: The study found that in climbing, there is no difference in executive functions between experts and novices, but there are significant differences in domain-specific cognitive skills, with experts performing better in planning and memorizing climbing moves.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hyung Cheol Kim, Seong Bae An, Hyeongseok Jeon, Tae Woo Kim, Jae Keun Oh, Dong Ah Shin, Seong Yi, Keung Nyun Kim, Phil Hyu Lee, Suk Yun Kang, Yoon Ha
Summary: This study investigated the impact of preoperative cognitive impairment on the postoperative course of elderly patients undergoing spine surgery for degenerative spinal disease. Results showed significant associations between cognitive status and discharge destinations, postoperative complications, operation time, blood analysis results, and length of hospital stay, emphasizing the importance of understanding preoperative cognitive status in surgical decision-making for elderly patients with degenerative spinal disease.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alvaro Murillo-Garcia, Juan Luis Leon-Llamas, Santos Villafaina, Paloma Rohlfs-Dominguez, Narcis Gusi
Summary: Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, anxiety, and cognitive deficits. The MoCA test may be more sensitive than MMSE in detecting cognitive impairment in these patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Aleksander Veraksa, Alla Tvardovskaya, Margarita Gavrilova, Vera Yakupova, Martin Musalek
Summary: The study focused on the relationship between physical fitness and executive functions in preschoolers, finding that inhibitory control and working memory were positively associated with physical fitness, while cognitive flexibility was not. The results were interpreted from neuropsychological, Jean Piaget's theory and cultural-historical perspectives.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Edgeit Abebe, Tesfaye Tollesa, Mathewos Assefa, Zelalem Tilahun, Yohannes Dinku, Sofonyas Abebaw, Melkalem Mamuye
Summary: This study aimed to assess cognitive functioning and its associated factors among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia. The study found that breast cancer patients had lower mean MMSE scores, and higher hemoglobin level and education level were significantly associated with MMSE cognitive score.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Li-Tsun Shieh, How-Ran Guo, Yu-Kang Chang, Na-Mi Lu, Sheng-Yow Ho
JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2020)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Chien-Cheng Huang, Chung-Han Ho, Yi-Chen Chen, Chien-Chin Hsu, Hung-Jung Lin, Jhi-Joung Wang, Shih-Bin Su, How-Ran Guo
CARDIOVASCULAR TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ming-Chi Lu, How-Ran Guo, Hanoch Livneh, Miao-Chiu Lin, Ning-Sheng Lai, Tzung-Yi Tsai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2020)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yu-Ting Wei, Peng-Yi Lee, Cheng-Yu Lin, Hsuan-Ju Chen, Che-Chen Lin, Jin-Shang Wu, Yin-Fan Chang, Chen-Long Wu, How-Ran Guo
BMC GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chien-Cheng Jung, Ying-Fang Hsia, Nai-Yun Hsu, Yu-Chun Wang, Huey-Jen Su
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
How-Ran Guo, Sheng-Yow Ho
JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yun-Wen Chiao, Hanoch Livneh, How-Ran Guo, Wei-Jen Chen, Ming-Chi Lu, Miao-Chiu Lin, Chia-Chou Yeh, Tzung-Yi Tsai
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) on the risk of depression among individuals with insomnia. The findings demonstrated that adding CHMs to conventional treatment significantly reduces depression risk among patients with insomnia.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Toxicology
Rong-Jane Chen, Yu-Hsuan Lee, Tzu-Hao Chen, Yu-Ying Chen, Ya-Ling Yeh, Ching-Ping Chang, Chien-Cheng Huang, How-Ran Guo, Ying-Jan Wang
Summary: Carbon monoxide, known as a silent killer, can reduce oxygen carrying capacity in the body by binding to hemoglobin. While toxic at high concentrations, CO has cyto- and tissue-protective effects at low concentrations, modulating inflammatory responses through regulation of cytokine production. Understanding the interplay between mitochondria, autophagy, exosomes, and the inflammasome is crucial for understanding the health effects of CO and potential treatment strategies for inflammation-related diseases.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Pei-Yi Wong, Chin-Yu Hsu, Jhao-Yi Wu, Tee-Ann Teo, Jen-Wei Huang, How-Ran Guo, Huey-Jen Su, Chih-Da Wu, John D. Spengler
Summary: This study is the first to use machine learning algorithms in conjunction with a LUR model to predict the spatiotemporal variation of CO concentrations in Taiwan. The LUR-XGBoost machine learning model showed the best computation efficiency and improved the adjusted R2 from 0.69 to 0.85, demonstrating its capability in estimating long-term spatiotemporal CO concentration variations.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Wan-Ru Wang, Nai-Tzu Chen, Nai-Yun Hsu, I-Ying Kuo, Hsin-Wen Chang, Jiu-Yao Wang, Huey-Jen Su
Summary: Study found a negative correlation between benzyl butyl phthalate (BBzP) in settled dust and TSLP methylation levels, which was positively associated with children's respiratory symptoms. Every unit increase in BBzP concentration led to a 1.75% decrease in TSLP methylation levels, and every percentage increase in methylation levels was associated with a 20% decrease in the risk of morning respiratory symptoms in children.
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shu-Yuan Wang, Ya-Yun Cheng, How-Ran Guo, Yen-Cheng Tseng
Summary: A study in Taiwan found that prenatal exposure to carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide was associated with an increased risk of developing ASD. The research showed that exposure to CO and NO2 in all three trimesters were linked to higher risks of ASD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying-Fong Ker, Perng-Jy Tsai, How-Ran Guo
Summary: The study demonstrates that when a study population is relatively healthier, proportional mortality ratios (PMRs) are more appropriate than mortality ratios in assessing risk, as they can detect increases in mortality. In the case of workers exposed to acid mists, PMRs revealed elevated risks for cancer, especially stomach cancer, indicating potential carcinogenic effects of low-level acid mist exposures on the stomach.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo-Lei Chen, Ya-Yun Cheng, Cheng-Yu Lin, How-Ran Guo
Summary: This study examines the risk of voice disorders in private school teachers in Taiwan. The results show that private school teachers have a higher risk of developing voice disorders compared to other occupations, and this risk is especially higher for elementary and high-school teachers. This study supports the causal relationship between occupation and voice disorders in teachers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nai-Tzu Chen, Ching-Hui Shih, Chien-Cheng Jung, Nai-Yun Hsu, Chung-Yu Chen, Ching-Chang Lee, Huey-Jen Su
Summary: Flood damage can lead to increased levels of DEHP and molds in indoor environments. This study found that mold growth affects DEHP emission from water-damaged wallpaper, highlighting the importance of removing wet wallpaper, especially those with visible mold growth, for public health.
Article
Environmental Studies
Vivien How, Nur Afiqa Maryam Baharudin, Shyamli Singh, How-Ran Guo, Dang Quang Thinh, Raihanah Chokeli, Nurul Syazani Yuswir
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)