This study investigated the impact of pH on the efficiency of calcium phosphate, used as a drug delivery agent.
Read More...Higher pH level increases the efficacy of calcium phosphate-mediated intracellular delivery
This study investigated the impact of pH on the efficiency of calcium phosphate, used as a drug delivery agent.
Read More...Antibacterial Activity and Absorption of Paper Towels Made From Fruit Peel Extracts
Unsatisfactory hand hygiene leads to the spread of bacterial infections from person to person. To address this problem, the authors developed and tested the PeelTowel, an antibacterial and water-absorbing towel made of a combination of fruit peels and recycled paper waste.
Read More...The Parent-Child Relationship During the College Planning Process
To explore the parent-child relationship during college planning, authors surveyed high school juniors from two private schools (boarding school vs. non-boarding parochial school). After coding, survey answers indicate students at boarding schools were found to have greater fear of parental control and disappointment, while students at non-boarding parochial schoolexpressed a greater need for parental assistance.
Read More...An Aqueous Solution Containing Soluble Substances From PVC Char Has No Effect on the Rate of Transformation in E. coli Cells
PVC is a widely used plastic that poses harmful health hazards when burned. In this study, the authors ask whether or not burned PVC (PVC char) affects bacterial transformation.
Read More...Examining cognitive differences between experienced and novice entrepreneurs
This study used surveys, interviews, and XGBoost analysis to examine how experienced and novice entrepreneurs differ in their thinking and decision-making.
Read More...Does emotion regulation moderate the relationship between self-esteem and social desirability?
The authors investigate the relationship between self-esteem, social desirability, and emotion regulation in children and adolescents.
Read More...Influence of socioeconomic status on academic performance in virtual classroom settings
In this study, the authors conduct a survey to evaluate the impact of household socioeconomic status on effectiveness of distance learning for students.
Read More...The Effect of Different Concentrations of Iron on the Growth of Egeria (Elodea) Densa
Minerals such as iron are essential for life, but too much of a good thing can be poisonous. Here the authors investigate the effect of iron concentrations on the growth of an aquatic plant and find that supplementing small amounts of iron can help, but adding too much can be bad for the plant. These results should help inform decisions on allowable iron concentrations in the environment, aquatic farming, and even home aquariums.
Read More...Rethinking the electric vehicle tax policy: prioritizing affordable solutions for environmental impact
Car emissions harm both the environment and human health, and current U.S. EV tax credits mainly benefit high-income households because EVs are expensive. This study evaluates U.S. vehicle emissions policies by analyzing 2022 national vehicle data to compare the fuel economy and greenhouse gas impacts of the current EV tax credit with a proposed policy that incentivizes hybrid vehicle purchases.
Read More...Environmental, social, and governance ratings and firm performance: Evidence from the Chinese stock market
Large corporations often are known for their financial power, but what social and environmental power and conscious do they have? The more responsible corporations are in relation to environmental, social, and governance criteria the better they do fiscally.
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