Vectors, host range, and spatial distribution of Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens in Europe: a systematic review by Carolin Hattendorf, Renke Lühken

“…Results Both nematodes appear to have a high overlap of Aedes, Anopheles and Culex as potential vector species, which are abundant in Europe. Most published D. immitis infections were reported in dogs, while D. repens predominantly were reported in humans. …”
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EEG based real time classification of consecutive two eye blinks for brain computer interface applications by Masud Rabbani, Nafi Us Sabbir Sabith, Anubhav Parida, Iysa Iqbal, Sayed Mashroor Mamun, Rumi Ahmed Khan, Farhad Ahmed, Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed

“…The data were preprocessed and analyzed using four feature extraction techniques: basic statistical, time-domain, amplitude-driven, and frequency-domain methods. The most significant features were selected to develop three machine learning models: XGBoost, support vector machine (SVM), and neural network (NN). …”
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Changes in the physicochemical and volatile profiles during the winemaking of Marselan in the Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain, China by Lei Fang, Ningli Qi, Yajun Li, Tinghui Chen, Xiao Gong

“…Marselan wine, one of the most important wines in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China, has attracted much attention due to its unique quality. …”
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Assessment of Student IPEC Competency Using Observer-Based Evaluation in Didactic Interprofessional Education Activities by Jacqueline Zeeman, Kimberly Sanders, Tia Belvin, Philip Rodgers

“…While literature outlines various IPE activities, gaps exist regarding IPE evaluation strategies with most published tools relying on self-evaluation. …”
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Global Inequality of PM2.5 Exposure and Ecological Possession over 2001–2020 by Jinlong Chen, Xiao Huang, Zhenfeng Shao, Xueke Zheng, Bowen Cai

“…Conversely, a decreasing trend in PM2.5 levels is evident in China, the United States, Brazil, Canada, and most European countries. (b) A notable decrease in the risk of PM2.5 exposure has been observed in densely populated regions in south-eastern China, specifically along the Heihe–Tengchong Line, attributable to a series of effective management measures. …”
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Prevalence of state, trait, generalized, and social anxiety, and well-being among undergraduate students at a university in the Dominican Republic by Laura V. Sánchez-Vincitore, María E. Castelló Gómez, Bianca Lajara, Jon Andoni Duñabeitia, Hugo Marte-Santana

“…Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health disorder worldwide and a major concern among undergraduate students, affecting both well-being and academic performance. …”
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VARIATIONS OF THE ENERGY METHOD FOR STUDYING CONSTRUCTION STABILITY by A. M. Dibirgadzhiev, G. M. Murtazaliev, M. A. Chikaev

“…The aim of the work is to find the most rational form of expression of the potential energy of a nonlinear system with the subsequent use of algebraic means and geometric images of catastrophe theory for studying the behaviour of a construction under load. …”
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Historical and projected evolutions of glaciers in response to climate change in the Muzart River basin, Central Asia by Xiang Jin, Feiteng Wang, Shuangshuang Liu, Yida Xie, Mengwei Xu

“…Debris-covered areas were found to inhibit glacier retreat, with the annual percentage area change in the Muzart River basin being −0.39%/a, which is lower than previously reported rates in most Central Asian basins. Since the year 2000, the retreat of glaciers has accelerated. …”
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Bioinspired Soft Machines: Engineering Nature’s Grace into Future Innovations by Ajay Vikram Singh, Mohammad Hasan Dad Ansari, Arindam K. Dey, Peter Laux, Shailesh Kumar Samal, Paolo Malgaretti, Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra, Madleen Busse, Mrutyunjay Suar, Veronica Tisato, Donato Gemmati

“…By fostering collaboration and innovation, we can unlock new possibilities in soft machines, shaping a future where robots seamlessly integrate into and interact with the natural world, offering solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges.…”
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THE STRATEGIES OF FOREIGNIZATION AND DOMESTICATION DURING THE TRANSLATION OF INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING AND FILMS by Ilona O. Tsarenko, Olena O. Tsarenko

“…The essence of such strategies for translating audiovisual materials as domestication and foreignization is given by author. The most common transformations in the implementation of titration and duplication on national TV channels, in particular on “1 + 1”, “Inter” and “K1” are analyzed, which are carried out during the translating of audiovisual materials to the end user. …”
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Effectiveness of Brandt-Daroff exercises in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a systematic review by Meenakshi Bagri, Shabnam Joshi, Vandana Rani, Rekha Chaturvedi, Jyoti Sabharwal

“…Introduction Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is defined as a disorder of the inner ear characterised by repeated episodes of positional vertigo. BPPV is one of the most prevalent vestibular disorders in the general population, accounting for one-third of all vestibular disorders. …”
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Estimation of Nuclear DNA Contents of Three Economically Important Plant Species by Laser Flow Cytometry by Hani Al-Ahmad, Stephen A. Kania, Dianne J. Trent, C. Neal Stewart Jr

“…On the other hand, horseweed (Conyza canadensis L.) is one of the most agriculturally problematic herbicide-resistant weeds worldwide. …”
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Perceptions of Cannabis Use and Its Benefits and Risks Among Breastfeeding Mothers by Zane Boerner, Cristina Natha, Teresa Baker, Christine D. Garner

“…Interestingly, 45% (n = 603) altered timing of cannabis use relative to breastfeeding to avoid exposing their infant to cannabis. Most mothers (85.8%) reported no changes in their breast milk supply. …”
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Preparing towards Preventing and Containing an Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak: What Socio-cultural Practices May Affect Containment Efforts in Ghana? by Philip Baba Adongo, Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong, Emmanuel Asampong, Joana Ansong, Magda Robalo, Richard M Adanu

“…In the 2014 EVD outbreak, socio-cultural factors were identified to be responsible for the spread of the disease in the three most affected countries in West Africa. In this light, we undertook this study to identify socio-cultural factors that may influence the prevention and containment of EVD in Ghana and ways to address such practices.…”
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Influence of water temperature on feed intake, appetite control, and energy allocation in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) post-smolt by F. Lai, S. Budaev, I. K. Hundven, P. Balseiro, S. O. Handeland, I. Rønnestad

“…Post prandial analysis revealed greater gastrointestinal content and faster GI-tract transit and feed processing rates at the highest temperatures. Notably, the most rapid and pronounced gallbladder refilling response was observed at 15°C. …”
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Correlation of gleason grading and prognostic immunohistochemistry markers (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2/neu and androgen receptor) in prostatic core needle biopsy: A s... by Utsha Senapati, Moumita Sengupta, Chhanda Datta, Uttara Chatterjee, Dilip Kumar Pal, Diya Das, Piyali Poddar

“…Background: Worldwide prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men. …”
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Regenerative Agronomic Approaches: Technological, Biochemical and Rheological Characterization of Four Perennial Wheat Lines Grown in Italy by Elena Galassi, Chiara Natale, Francesca Nocente, Federica Taddei, Giovanna Visioli, Salvatore Ceccarelli, Gianni Galaverna, Laura Gazza

“…Cereals are the basis of the human diet, and among them, after rice and corn, wheat is the most cultivated in the world. Drought, conflicts, and high prices affect food security in many countries. …”
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Learning about social suffering through illness narrative: possibilities and challenges by Young-Gyung Paik, Jidong Sung

“…While students readily identified physical and psychological aspects of suffering, most demonstrated surface-level engagement with social dimensions. …”
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THE IMPACT OF THE CULTIVATED WHEAT VARIETIES ON FREQUENCY OF SEPTORIOSIS PATHOGEN OCCURRENCE by Yu. V. Zeleneva, O. S. Afanasenko, V. P. Studnikova

“…The species S. tritici occupies a leading position among the pathogenic complex of septorious spots. Most commonly the species S. tritici was identified on the winter varieties “Moskovskaya 39” and “Severodonetskaya Yubileynaya” with a frequency of occurrence of 90%. …”
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A systematic scoping review and thematic analysis: How can livestock and poultry movement networks inform disease surveillance and control at the global scale? by Sara C Sequeira, Natalie Sebunia, Jessica R Page, Taiwo Lasisi, Greg Habing, Andréia G Arruda

“…Cattle (40.3%) were the most studied species, followed by swine (33.2%) and poultry (13.0%). …”
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