It is shown in this brief paper that our 'Basic Hypothesis' of the origin of life, relying on Pattee's and Primas' works, and expounded in details elsewhere ([1-6]) whose central concept is a possible spontaneous symmetry breaking/restoring of time inversion, due to a spontaneous endophysical '(self-)measurement' process, and the reverse time being internalized (to save retrocausality), the latter is driving, evolving towards attaining time inversion symmetry (of internal reverse and external forward time), might perhaps provide a key to certain well-known experimental facts. We in this short paper aim to suggest a resolution of the physical basis of metabolism, interpreted as an indispensable constant uptake, during the (elementarily the cellular) life cycle, of external energy.

The notion of N-continuous functions between generalized topological spaces has been defined. This paper relates this concept to the coN-closed generalized topology of a generalized topological space and studies the properties of coN-closed generalized topologies. Additionally, we consider the class of coN-continuous functions between generalized topological spaces, examining their characteristics and potential applications in advanced topological studies. The research provides insight into the classification and hierarchical structure of these functions and sets, offering a comprehensive analysis of their mathematical relationships.

The turbidimetric method we developed is based on different growth rates of S. aureus in two media, with or without oxacillin. After 2 hours of incubation, the difference of turbidity produced by bacteria in the media with or without oxacillin is less in case of MRSA, and more in case of MSSA. The absorbances of the microplates were measured before incubation, and at 2nd and 3rd hours of incubation. The “absorbance rate” was calculated for each bacteria based on those absorbance values measured. The bacteria were classified as MRSA or MSSA based on the absorbance rate. All MRSA and MSSA strains were correctly discriminated via our turbidimetric method, when an absorbance rate of 1.900 was taken as cut-off value. The new method could diagnose MRSA with 100% specificity and 100% sensitivity in just 2 hours.

This manuscript presents a new technique to derive an accurate Transient Stability Boundary which can be readily used in multiple applications related to ensuring dynamic security of a power system. The intended applications of the proposed boundary are: (a) using it as a constraint in a dynamic security constrained optimal power flow program, (b) fast transient security assessment and control, and (c) redispatch of generation for preventive control. The proposed method approximates the ideal transient Stability boundary with an accuracy specified by the user. As the transient stability boundary is not perfect, some stable operating points may be classified as unstable and some unstable operating points may be classified as stable. For the applications stated above, the misclassification of operating points must be minimized and any misclassified cases must be confined to marginal cases. Further, the estimated Transient Stability Boundary must be expressed in terms of the pre-contingency operating point. In this manuscript catastrophe theory is used to determine the transient stability regions. Taylor series expansion is used to find the energy balance equation in terms of clearing time and system transient parameters. Numerical example of sugar 7machine power systems shows a very good agreement with the time solution in the practical range of first swing stability analysis. The method presented in this manuscript fulfills all the requirements for on-line assessment of transient stability of power systems.

Non-timber forest products are a significant source of income and an integral part of development. The contribution of NTFPs to the economy is unknown and could be higher than that of timber products, still retaining significant biodiversity and ecosystem services. However, there is limited data on the production, yield, and harvest levels and techniques of NTFPs. To be sustainable, harvest levels need to be based on a sound knowledge of the reproductive biology, distribution, and abundance of the NTFP species, their yields, and production. Assessment of NTFP resources in the tropics is relatively new and has received little attention. In this study, we determine the productivity levels of 9 NTFP yielding species in the Western Ghats over a 13-year period and attempt to understand the supra-annual yield patterns of species and their implications for management and conservation. This study demonstrates that species yield patterns differ over years and there are cyclic patterns of yield, and fruiting pattern varies significantly among species. Therefore, while planning to procure or process the fruits of different NTFP yielding species, this knowledge is essential. NTFP yield and production data per tree and per hectare will assist in planning and designing processing and marketing facilities. Such information needs to be provided to FDAs to plan their resource harvest, processing, and benefit sharing.

This case study explores the therapeutic management of a severe pressure ulcer in an 89-year-old female patient. Following a stroke and subsequent diagnosis of an inoperable meningioma, the patient experienced a fall that resulted in extensive pressure ulcers on her shoulder blades and cranial area. While the shoulder blade ulcer healed effectively, the cranial ulcer remained stagnant, with dark discoloration of the bone. Initial treatment included gel preparations, followed by innovative stem cell therapy using fibroblasts applied through a specialized cellulose wound dressing, Hcel®NaT. Over a period from May 2014 to January 2016, the application of fibroblasts and continuous use of Hcel®NaT, moistened with a culture medium, facilitated complete healing of the cranial defect. This study demonstrates the potential of stem cell therapy in managing complex pressure ulcers, particularly in cases where traditional treatments have limited efficacy.