The problem of event-triggered fixed-time control for state-constrained stochastic nonlinear systems is discussed in this article. Different from the barrier Lyapunov function (BLF)-based and Integral BLF-based schemes that rely on feasibility conditions (FCs), by introducing state-dependent functions, asymmetric time-varying state constraints are handled without FCs. Combined with stability th...

Photocatalysis as an eco-friendly technology has the potential to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, improvement of conventional photocatalysts is necessary overcome their limitations such slow kinetics, wavelength for excitation, and environmental restrictions. In particular, development a photocatalyst that can operate even in absence light constantly conducted, photo-char...

BACKGROUND Light exposure and more specifically the spectrum of blue light contribute to the oxidative stress in Age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The purpose of the study was to establish whether blue light filtering could modify proangiogenic signaling produced by retinal pigmented epithelial (RPE) cells under different conditions simulating risk factors for AMD. METHODS Three experim...

Toxoplasma gondii is a deadly intracellular parasite known to reside in every nucleated cell and known to cause severe complications in immunocompromised host. Standard drugs are cost effective and cause side effects, therefore, there is a necessity for a new drug molecule with immunomodulatory potential. Lactoferrin (Lf) is a natural milk protein, which has shown antimicrobial properties in it...

Global biodiversity is threatened by unprecedented and increasing anthropogenic pressures, including habitat loss fragmentation. LiDAR can become a decisive technology providing accurate information about the linkages between ecosystem structure. Here, we review current use of metrics in ecological studies regarding birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, bryophytes, lichens, fungi...

Appropriate cancellation of the baseline fluctuation (BLF) is an important issue when recording EMG signals as it may degrade signal quality and distort qualitative and quantitative analysis. We present two techniques, statistical and filter-design approach for cancellation of the BLF based on several signal processing techniques used sequentially. The methodology is to estimate the spectral co...

An integrated guidance and control (IGC) scheme considering the field-of-view (FOV) constraint is proposed in this paper for hypersonic skid-to-turn (STT) missiles with a strapdown seeker intercepting high-speed maneuvering target, which based on backstepping (BC), barrier Lyapunov function (BLF), sliding mode (SMC), dynamic surface (DSC), reduced-order extended state observer (ESO). First, fif...

In this article, we propose a new iterative learning control (ILC) scheme for trajectory tracking of pneumatic muscle (PM) actuators with state constraints. A PM model is constructed in three-element form both parametric and nonparametric uncertainties, while full constraints are considered enhancing operational safety. To ensure that system states within the predefined bounds, barrier Lyapunov...

Bovine lactoferrin (bLF) is a multifunctional protein with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-tumour and immunoregulatory effects. The present study was conducted to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour effects of liposomal bLF (LbLF) in a 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH)/dextran sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced model of carcinogenesis in F344 rats. F344 rats were randomly divi...