Psychiatric assessment in image-based sexual abuse case: a case report on imputability in personality disorder with narcissistic traits by Lorenzo Lodde, Claudia Zandara, Andrea Martella, Mirko Manchia, Mirko Manchia, Pasquale Paribello, Irene Mascia, Martina Pinna

“…We report on a case of a 27-year-old young adult who is accused of image-based sexual abuse and other crimes, for whom the examining judge requested psychiatric assessment.MethodsWe conducted anamnestic collection (family, physiological and pathological, psychiatric, and toxicological), direct evaluation of the examinee, assessment of acquired health records, psychodiagnostic tests (i.e. graphic tests: Machover test, Koch test), Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2, Pathological Narcissism Inventory, State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory 2, Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Thematic Apperception Test.ResultsThe clinical forensic assessment led to a diagnosis of Unspecified Personality Disorder (predominantly narcissistic traits) according to the DSM-5 criteria. …”
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Cellular and metabolic impacts of repeated sub-acute exposures to biomass-burning extracts in vitro by Michal Pardo, Chunlin Li, Amani Jabali, Yinon Rudich

“…The increasing exposure to biomass-burning emissions underscores the need to understand their toxicological impacts on human health. In this study, we developed a laboratory model to evaluate the effects of single and repeated sub-acute exposures to water-soluble wood tar (WT) extracts, a product of biomass burning, on human lung, liver, and immune cells. …”
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Synthesis, antimicrobial evaluation, ADMET prediction, molecular docking and dynamics studies of pyridine and thiophene moiety-containing chalcones by Fahmida Akhter, Sumita Saznin Marufa, S. M. Anyet Ullah Shohag, Hiroshi Nishino, Mohammad Sayed Alam, Md. Aminul Haque, Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman

“…All the newly synthesized derivatives satisfied the ADME properties, and no toxicological risks were found. All compounds were docked against three protein receptors with the range of binding affinity of −6.3 to −9.6 kcal mol−1. …”
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Defensive responses of most antioxidant genes in the freshwater dinoflagellate Palatinus apiculatus to cadmium stress and their implications by Quynh Thi Nhu Bui, Taehee Kim, Han-Sol Kim, Jang-Seu Ki

“…Some freshwater dinoflagellates are known to be sensitive to environmental conditions, like water quality and contaminants; however, their molecular toxicological responses are insufficiently discovered. …”
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Advances on relationship between phthalate exposure and perinatal depression by Yueming XU, Mei ZHAO, Yichao HUANG, Lingling YU, Lan GENG, Lei CHEN

“…Based on existing epidemiological and toxicological studies at home and abroad, the article briefly introduced the characteristics of multiple pathways, high doses, and long-term exposure to maternal PAEs, focused on reviewing the current status of epidemiological studies, pointed out the possible associations between some specific PAEs exposure and elevated risk of perinatal depression. …”
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The Effects of Disinfection Byproduct 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone on the Cyanobacterium <i>Microcystis aeruginosa</i>: From the Perspectives of Biochemistry and Non-Targeted Meta... by Tianqi Zhang, Zhaoyang Wang, Liang Wu, Chaonan Liu, Liang Meng, Fuxiang Tian, Meifang Hou, Haizhuan Lin, Jing Ye

“…In this study, the toxicological mechanisms of 2,6-DCBQ in <i>Microcystis aeruginosa</i> (<i>M. aeruginosa</i>) were investigated through physiological and nontargeted metabolomic assessments. …”
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An Investigation for Heavy Metals’ Contamination in Farmers’ Fingernails: Case Study in Libya by Aiman M. Bobaker, Intisar Alakili, Elrashied E. Elkhidir, Sukiman B. Sarmani, Zaher Mundher Yaseen

“…As a conclusion, the results of this study clearly indicated that Libyan farmers have been exposed to high levels of toxic heavy metals as a result of their agricultural activities compared with the general population living in the same geographical area as farmers, which, in turn, pose a high risk to their health. Thus, toxicological, epidemiological, and clinical studies for the Libyan farmers are strongly recommended.…”
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A Low-Cost Electrochemical Cell Sensor Based on MWCNT-COOH/α-Fe₂O₃ for Toxicity Detection of Drinking Water Disinfection Byproducts by Ying Liu, Zhipeng Zhang, Yuling Wu, Huan Yang, Jiao Qu, Xiaolin Zhu

“…However, this process generates various disinfection byproducts (DBPs), which toxicological research indicates can have detrimental effects on living organisms. …”
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Strategies of physiological, morpho-anatomical and biochemical adaptation in seedlings of native species exposed to mining waste by Belén Heredia, Pablo Diaz Recio, Brian Jonathan Young, Pablo Pacheco, Franco Barcelo Zungre, Silvina Hruby, Maria Andreína Acevedo, María Inés Mercado, Gonzalo Roqueiro

“…The seed germination of L. cuneifolia, B. retama, and P. tetracantha was fully inhibited in 100 % contaminated soil. Toxicological endpoints as NOEC, LOEC and IC50 ranged from 10 % to 25 % of soil contaminated with mining waste. …”
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Phage display technology in ecotoxicology: phage display derived unique peptide for copper identification in aquatic samples by Marta Sosnowska, Tomasz Łęga, Marcin Olszewski, Beata Gromadzka

“…Results This study investigates the application of phage display as a screening method for heavy metal toxicological targets, with copper served as the main focus. …”
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Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) induced bone loss by inhibiting FoxO1-mediated defense against oxidative stress in osteoblast by Liming Xue, Jiale Xu, Ping Xiao, Yiping Jiang, Yuanjie Lin, Chao Feng, Yu’e Jin, Zhijun Zhou, Guoquan Wang, Dasheng Lu

“…Our research is aimed at examining the effects of PFOS on osteoblastic activity and investigating the toxicological mechanisms of PFOS-induced bone loss. Cell proliferation, ALP activity, bone nodule formation, ROS levels, and cell apoptosis were assessed after treating osteoblasts with different concentrations of PFOS. …”
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Predictive Assessment of the Antiviral Properties of Imperata cylindrica against SARS-CoV-2 by Frank Eric Tatsing Foka, Hazel Tumelo Mufhandu

“…The in silico pharmacokinetic and toxicological assays revealed that tabanone was the best and safest phytochemical for the development of an inhibitory agent against coronavirus main protease. …”
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E-Cigarette Quality Control: Impurity and Nicotine Level Analysis in Electronic Cigarette Refill Liquids by Ismail Bennani, Madiha Alami Chentoufi, Miloud El Karbane, Amine Cheikh, Mustapha Bouatia

“…The actual nicotine content of electronic cigarette refill liquids is not always as precise as what is stated on the packaging; in addition to the level of impurities detected in several brands and that exceeds the European Pharmacopoeia standards, some may even present a risk of causing toxicological damage.…”
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Assessment of <i>Alternaria</i> Toxins and Pesticides in Organic and Conventional Tomato Products: Insights into Contamination Patterns and Food Safety Implications by Tommaso Pacini, Teresa D’Amore, Stefano Sdogati, Emanuela Verdini, Rita Bibi, Angela Caporali, Elisa Cristofani, Carmen Maresca, Serenella Orsini, Alessandro Pelliccia, Eleonora Scoccia, Ivan Pecorelli

“…Some considerations about exposure assessment and risk characterization for ATs were also proposed in the overall population and in more sensitive and/or exposed subgroups, underlining the need for new focused toxicological and monitoring studies to establish reliable reference values. …”
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Radiolytic Elimination of Nabumetone from Aqueous Solution: Degradation Efficiency, and Degradants’ Toxicity by Ivana Tartaro Bujak, David Klarić, Bono Lučić, Krunoslav Bojanić, Maro Bujak, Nives Galić

“…Understanding all aspects of the AOP processes and the toxicological effects of the degradation products ensures effective mitigation of potential environmental and health risks of water treatment processes.…”
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A Review on Biosurfactant Applications in the Petroleum Industry by Wei Xi, Yuanye Ping, Masoome Agha Alikhani

“…Despite numerous advantages of using surfactants, there are also a few obstacles like environmental impacts, high cost, effect on humans and other organisms due to toxicological potential, and availability from nonrenewable resources. …”
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Nanonization of ethanolic tulsi leaf extract and its major compound eugenol and evaluation of their inhibitory potential against calcium oxalate crystal (a kidney stone component) by Sourav Ghosh, Tarakdas Basu

“…Future in vivo pharmacological and toxicological studies will surely lead to the development of the TLE-NPs and ENPs as potential therapeutic agents against calcium oxalate pathogenesis.…”
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Species-specific mercury speciation in billfishes and its implications for food safety monitoring and dietary advice by Anaïs Médieu, David Point, Valérie Allain, Nathalie Bodin, Mélanie Lemire, Pierre Ayotte, Zahirah Dhurmeea, Matthieu Waeles, Laure Laffont, Antoine Le Gohalen, François Roupsard, Anne Lorrain

“…Blue and black marlins therefore appeared generally safer for human consumption than swordfish and striped marlin regarding MeHg toxicological effects. Yet, no matter the species, the frequency of recommended weekly billfish meals decreased with increasing fish size, given that mercury naturally accumulates over time. …”
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Assessment of the Contribution of Local and Regional Biomass Burning on PM2.5 in New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area by Subraham Singh, Glen Johnson, David W. DuBois, Ilias G. Kavouras

“…This trend may counterbalance emissions controls on anthropogenic activities and modify the biological and toxicological responses and resultant health effects.…”
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Assessment of water quality from different water supply sources in the Kyiv district of the city of Kharkiv by A. A. Lisnyak, M. I. Kulyk

“…On the basis of organoleptic, physico-chemical and toxicological parameters of water quality, according to DSTU 4808, water from the machine of TM "Roganska" corresponds to the 1st quality class, spring water - 2nd class, water from wells - 3rd class, and water from a well and centralized water supply - 4th class. …”
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