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The possible threshold of BLL affecting ALAD activity was around 5 μg/dL.

ALAD activity was inhibited by blood lead at a possible threshold of 5 μg/dL, which suggests that ALAD activity could be used as an indicator for lead exposure regulation.

ALAD activity was inhibited by blood lead at a possible threshold of 5 μg/dL, which suggests that ALAD activity could be used as an indicator for lead exposure regulation.This study describes the development of a method for predicting the ripening of Kimchi according to temperature to provide information on how the ripening of Kimchi changes during distribution. Various Kimchi quality factors were assessed according to temperature and time. The acidity (lactic acid %) was selected as a good freshness index, as it is dependent on temperature and correlates strongly with the sensory quality evaluation. Moreover, it is easy to measure and reproducible in the field. The maximum value of acidity in the stationary phase was observed to increase with the storage temperature. A predictive model was developed using the Baranyi and Roberts and Polynomial models to mathematically predict the acidity. A method using the mean kinetic temperature (MKT) was proposed. The accuracy of the model using the MKT was high. It was confirmed that there is no great variation in the maximum acidity, as MKT does not change much if the temperature changes in the stationary phase where the maximum acidity is constant. This study provides important information about the development of models to predict changes in food quality index under fluctuating temperature environments. The developed kinetic model uniquely treated the quality index at the stationary phase as a function of MKT. The predictions using the food temperature histories could help suppliers and consumers make a reasonable decision on the sales, storage, and consumption of foods. The developed model could be applied to other products such as beef for which the quality index at the stationary phase also changes with temperature histories.Internet of Things is advancing, and the augmented role of smart navigation in automating processes is at its vanguard. Smart navigation and location tracking systems are finding increasing use in the area of the mission-critical indoor scenario, logistics, medicine, and security. A demanding emerging area is an Indoor Localization due to the increased fascination towards location-based services. Numerous inertial assessments unit-based indoor localization mechanisms have been suggested in this regard. TNIK&MAP4K4-IN-2 However, these methods have many shortcomings pertaining to accuracy and consistency. In this study, we propose a novel position estimation system based on learning to the prediction model to address the above challenges. The designed system consists of two modules; learning to prediction module and position estimation using sensor fusion in an indoor environment. The prediction algorithm is attached to the learning module. Moreover, the learning module continuously controls, observes, and enhances the efficiency of the prediction algorithm by evaluating the output and taking into account the exogenous factors that may have an impact on its outcome. On top of that, we reckon a situation where the prediction algorithm can be applied to anticipate the accurate gyroscope and accelerometer reading from the noisy sensor readings. In the designed system, we consider a scenario where the learning module, based on Artificial Neural Network, and Kalman filter are used as a prediction algorithm to predict the actual accelerometer and gyroscope reading from the noisy sensor reading. Moreover, to acquire data, we use the next-generation inertial measurement unit, which contains a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope data. Finally, for the performance and accuracy of the proposed system, we carried out numbers of experiments, and we observed that the proposed Kalman filter with learning module performed better than the traditional Kalman filter algorithm in terms of root mean square error metric.The oncological use of cisplatin is hindered by its severe side effects and a very important resistance problem. To overcome these problems, scientists have attempted to design new generation transition-metal anticancer complexes. In this study, we present new complexes, ruthenium(II) [(η6-p-cymene)RuCl(py2CO)]PF6 (1), iridium(III) [(η5-Cp)IrCl(py2CO)]PF6 (2), and NH4[IrCl4(py2CO)]·H2O (3), based on di-2-pyridylketone (py2CO). The prepared complexes were characterized by FTIR, 1H, 13C, 15N NMR, UV-Vis, PL and elemental analysis techniques. The single-crystal X-ray structure analysis and comparative data revealed pseudo-octahedral half-sandwich 1 and 2 complexes and octahedral tetrachloroiridate(III) 3 with a rare chelating κ2N,O coordination mode of py2CO. The compounds were tested in vitro against three cancer cell lines-colorectal adenoma (LoVo), myelomonocytic leukaemia (MV-4-11), breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7), and normal fibroblasts (BALB/3T3). The most promising results were obtained for iridium(III) complex 3 against MV-4-11 (IC50 = 35.8 ± 13.9 µg/mL) without a toxic effect against normal BALB/3T3, which pointed towards its selectivity as a potential anticancer agent. Extensive research into their mode of binding with DNA confirmed for 1 and 2 complexes non-classical binding modes, while the 3D circular dichroism (CD) experiment (ΔTm) suggested that 3 induced the probable formation of covalent bonds with DNA. In addition, the obtained iridium complexes induce ROS, which, in synergy with hydrolysis promoting DNA bonding, may lead to cancer cell death.Multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms have become a growing concern, especially in regions with high prevalence [...].Fat, protein and carbohydrate are essential macronutrients. Various organisations have made recommendations as to the energy contribution that each of these components makes to our overall diet. The extent of food refining and the ability of food systems to support future populations may also impact on how macronutrients contribute to our diet. In this Special Issue, we are calling for manuscripts from all disciplines to provide a broad-ranging discussion on macronutrients and health from personal, public and planetary perspectives.