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The next generations of wireless networks will work in frequency bands ranging from sub-6 GHz up to 100 GHz. Radio signal propagation differs here in several critical aspects from the behaviour in the microwave frequencies currently used. With wavelengths in the millimetre range (mmWave), both penetration loss and free-space path loss increase, while specular reflection will dominate over diffraction as an important propagation channel. Thus, current channel model protocols used for the generation of mobile networks and based on statistical parameter distributions obtained from measurements become insufficient due to the lack of deterministic information about the surroundings of the base station and the receiver-devices. These challenges call for new modelling tools for channel modelling which work in the short-wavelength/high-frequency limit and incorporate site-specific details-both indoors and outdoors. Typical high-frequency tools used in this context-besides purely statistical approaches-are based on ray-tracing techniques. Ray-tracing can become challenging when multiple reflections dominate. In this context, mesh-based energy flow methods have become popular in recent years. In this study, we compare the two approaches both in terms of accuracy and efficiency and benchmark them against traditional power balance methods.The Asplenium wrightii complex is morphologically variable and difficult in species delimitation. Owing to lack of comprehensive sampling in phylogenetic studies, the taxonomy of this complex remains unresolved. Based on extensive field observations, specimen examination and our recent molecular data, the present study aims to clarify the identities of three species of Asplenium in this complex from Asia. Our study revealed that A. alatulum and A. subcrenatum, previously treated as synonyms of A. wrightii, should be reinstated. A taxonomic revision of the three species, including their type information, detailed descriptions, voucher specimens, distribution, ecology, as well as taxonomic notes, is carried out.

This work aims to develop nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) to improve the oral bioavailability of febuxostat (FEB).

High shear homogenization, a well-known technique, followed by bath sonication with slight modifications was used to prepare FEB-loaded NLCs using oleic acid as liquid lipid and stearic acid as solid lipid. A total of 3² full factorial design was utilized to examine the effect of 2 independent variables, namely, X1 (liquid to solid lipid ratio) and X2 (surfactant concentration) on the Y1 (particle size) and Y2 (% entrapment efficiency) of the drug. The prepared NLCs were evaluated for particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, and (%) entrapment efficiency.

The drug's highest solubility was found in the stearic (solid lipid) and oleic acid (liquid lipid), which were further chosen for NLC preparation. Result of the present study showed an increase in entrapment efficiency and a decrease in particle size with the increase in liquid lipid to solid lipid ratio. With increased surfactant concentration, a small particle size is observed. The optimized formulation's particle size and (%) entrapment efficiency was found to be 99 nm and 80%, respectively. The formulations' zeta potential and polydispersity index were found within the range. Compared to plain drug suspension, the optimized formulation showed higher drug release, which may be due to the presence of the higher amount of liquid lipid. The particles shown in the transmission electron microscopy were round in shape and have smooth surface. Stability studies showed that the NLC formulation can be stored for a longer time period under room condition.

FEB-loaded NLC were successfully prepared using full 3² factorial design, and can be further used for oral delivery of FEB for gout treatment.

FEB-loaded NLC were successfully prepared using full 3² factorial design, and can be further used for oral delivery of FEB for gout treatment.The family Serranidae is represented by 92 genera and 579 valid species, with the genus Serranus Cuvier, 1816, containing 30 species. In this study, specimens of Butterfly-winged Comber, Serranus papilionaceus Valenciennes, 1832, were collected from the Canary Islands and compared morphologically and genetically to Painted Comber, Serranus scriba (Linnaeus, 1758), from the Mediterranean Sea. Morphological differences, especially in the colour banding pattern, were corroborated by genetic differences in mitochondrial (COI and ND2) and nuclear (Rhod and PTR) markers. The mitochondrial DNA markers revealed a high level of divergence and no shared haplotypes between the two species (interspecific divergence COI 4.31%; ND2 8.68%), and a phylogenetic analysis showed that these two species are closely related sister species sharing common ancestry. This study is therefore offering to resurrect S. papilionaceus Valenciennes, 1832 as a valid species increasing the number of eastern Atlantic Serranus species to 11. selleck products This should direct new species-specific research, including its population conservation status assessment across its distribution.Leptobotia citrauratea (Nichols, 1925), a loach species, originally described from Dongting Lake, was recently rehabilitated, based on the examination of the holotype and non-topotypical specimens. Several field surveys conducted from 2016 to 2019 in Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan Provinces, P.R. China, yielded many specimens of Leptobotia which were initially identified as L. citrauratea. Molecular and morphological analyses of these specimens demonstrated that two distinct species are involved. One was identified as L. citrauratea, represented by specimens from both the Poyang and Dongting Lake (type locality) systems in Jiangxi and Hunan Provinces, and the other species is described as L. brachycephala, represented by specimens from the Ou-Jiang and Qu-Jiang, two coastal rivers of Zhejiang Province, China. Leptobotia brachycephala resembles L. citrauratea and L. micra in having a row of orange dots or an orange stripe along the dorsal mid-line of the body, extending from the nape to the caudal-fin base - a unique character in Leptobotia.