Risk of Nipah Virus Seroprevalence in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis by Matteo Riccò, Antonio Cascio, Claudio Costantino, Silvia Corrado, Ilaria Zanella, Pasquale Gianluca Giuri, Susanna Esposito

“…Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic pathogen with the potential to cause human outbreaks with a high case fatality ratio. …”
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Essential Roles of PKA, iNOS, CD95/CD95L, and Terminal Caspases in Suppression of Eosinopoiesis by PGE2 and Other cAMP-Elevating Agents by Bianca de Luca, Pedro Xavier-Elsas, Mônica Barradas, Ricardo A. Luz, Túlio Queto, Carla Jones, Maria Augusta Arruda, Thiago Mattar Cunha, Fernando Queiroz Cunha, Maria Ignez Gaspar-Elsas

“…Up- and downregulation of eosinopoiesis control pulmonary eosinophilia in human asthma. In mice, eosinopoiesis is suppressed in vitro by prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and in vivo by diethylcarbamazine, through a proapoptotic mechanism sequentially requiring inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and the ligand for death receptor CD95 (CD95L). …”
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Navigating ethics in HIV data and biomaterial management within Black, African, and Caribbean communities in Canada by Rusty Souleymanov, Bolaji Akinyele-Akanbi, Chinyere Njeze, Patricia Ukoli, Paula Migliardi, Linda Larcombe, Gayle Restall, Laurie Ringaert, Michael Payne, John Kim, Wangari Tharao, Ayn Wilcox

“…Their worries centered on the handling of biological samples, data misuse, potential human rights violations, HIV criminalization, deportations, challenging consent, privacy, and bodily autonomy principles. …”
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Number plate recognition smart parking management system using IoT by Allah Ditta, Muhammad Maroof Ahmed, Tehseen Mazhar, Tariq Shahzad, Yazan Alahmed, Habib Hamam

“…The SPMS improves efficiency, reduces human resource needs, and enhances user experience with flexible billing based on actual duration. …”
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Building a practice-based research network for healthcare integration: a protocol paper for a mixed-method project by Danielle Mazza, Sanne Peters, Grant Russell, Christopher Barton, Elizabeth Ann Sturgiss, Samantha Paubrey Chakraborty, Timothy Staunton-Smith, Maria De Leon - Santiago

“…Our iterative approach will be informed by a programme logic model and consists of: preparation work (pre-implementation assessment, literature review, community and stakeholder engagement), adaptation and building for a sustainable collaboration (strategy for recruitment and sustainment of members) and planning for network action (designing and implementing priority initiatives, monitoring and follow-up).Ethics and dissemination This project was approved by the Monash Health ethics committee (ERM Reference Number: 76281; Monash Health Ref: RES-21-0000-392L) and the Monash University Human Research ethics committee (Reference Number: 29786). …”
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Chronological development of environmental protection and sustainable development in Ethiopia: Systematic review by Tsegay Kahsay Gebrekidan, Muuz Gebretsadik Gebremariam, Meaza Kidane Teferi, Selama Gebreslassie Yebyo

“…These issues are further complicated by political instability, financial constraints, a lack of skilled human resources, rapid population growth, traditional agricultural practices, and weak community awareness. …”
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Are Collagen Protons Visible with the Zero Echo Time (ZTE) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequence: A D₂O Exchange and Freeze-Drying Study by Tan Guo, Dina Moazamian, Arya A. Suprana, Saeed Jerban, Eric Y. Chang, Yajun Ma, Michael Carl, Min Chen, Jiang Du

“…ZTE and UTE MRI sequences were employed to image fully hydrated bovine cortical bone (<i>n</i> = 10) and human patellar tendon (<i>n</i> = 1) specimens. Then, each specimen was kept in a 30 mL syringe filled with D₂O solution for two days. …”
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Pretreatment of Ascorbic Acid Inhibits MPTP-Induced Astrocytic Oxidative Stress through Suppressing NF-κB Signaling by Xiaokang Zeng, Kai Xu, Ji Wang, Yunqi Xu, Shaogang Qu

“…Study has illuminated that ascorbic acid (AA) stimulates dopamine synthesis and expression of tyrosine hydroxylase in human neuroblastoma cells. However, the role and regulatory mechanisms of AA on detoxification of astrocytes are still unclear. …”
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ASD-YOLO: a lightweight network for coffee fruit ripening detection in complex scenarios by Baofeng Ye, Baofeng Ye, Renzheng Xue, Renzheng Xue, Haiqiang Xu, Haiqiang Xu

“…At present, how to judge the maturity of coffee fruit mainly depends on the visual inspection of human eyes, which is both time-consuming and labor-intensive. …”
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Effect of chikungunya, Mayaro and Una virus coinfection on vector competence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by Tessa M. Visser, Haidong D. Wang, Sandra R. Abbo, Chantal B.F. Vogels, Constantianus J.M. Koenraadt, Gorben P. Pijlman

“…Despite their potential impact on public health, we know little about arboviral coinfections in humans, animals or mosquitoes. Especially the effect of coinfections on transmission by Ae. aegypti mosquitoes is understudied. …”
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Mountain sentinels in a changing world: Review and conservation implications of weather and climate effects on mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) by Kevin S. White, Becky Cadsand, Steeve D. Côté, Tabitha Graves, Sandra Hamel, Richard B. Harris, Forest P. Hayes, Eran Hood, Kevin Hurley, Tyler Jessen, Bill Jex, Erich Peitzsch, Wesley Sarmento, Helen Schwantje, Joel Berger

“…In many instances, climate change effects are likely to be negative and additive to existing threats (such as human disturbance, hunting, disease, predation) though benefits are expected in some cases. …”
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Comparative Genomic Analysis of <i>Campylobacter</i> Plasmids Identified in Food Isolates by Yiping He, Gretchen Elizabeth Dykes, Siddhartha Kanrar, Yanhong Liu, Nereus W. Gunther, Katrina L. Counihan, Joe Lee, Joseph A. Capobianco

“…It frequently contaminates poultry and other raw meat products, which are the primary sources of <i>Campylobacter</i> infections in humans. Plasmids, known as important mobile genetic elements, often carry genes for antibiotic resistance, virulence, and self-mobilization. …”
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Sewage pollution from onsite sewage disposal systems and an offshore wastewater treatment plant outfall in coastal waters of Keaukaha, Hawaiʻi Island by Shayla M.P. Waiki, Steven L. Colbert, Tracy N. Wiegner, Noelani Puniwai, Joseph W.P. Nakoa, III, Nicolas M. Storie, Craig E. Nelson, Ashlynn N. Overly, Karla J. McDermid, Devon K. Aguiar

“…Reported sewage odors coincided with high bacterial count advisories and HWTP discharge events, demonstrating the effectiveness of human olfaction as a sewage pollution indicator. …”
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Here and there: the double-side transgene localization by P. A. Salnikov, A. A. Khabarova, G. S. Koksharova, R. V. Mungalov, P. S. Belokopytova, I. E. Pristyazhnuk, A. R. Nurislamov, P. Somatich, M. M. Gridina, V. S. Fishman

“…To demonstrate the method’s feasibility, we applied it for mapping SB transposon integration in the human HAP1 cell line. Our technique allowed us to efficiently localize genomic transposon integrations, which was confirmed via PCR analysis. …”
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Newcastle Disease Virus Displaying an Ectodomain of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Spike Protein Elicited Robust Humoral and Cellular Immunity in Mice by Jaturawitt Prasopsiri, Kanjana Srisutthisamphan, Benjamas Liwnaree, Juggragarn Jengarn, Jarin Kramyu, Payuda Hansoongnern, Papon Muangsanit, Nathiphat Tanwattana, Challika Kaewborisuth, Suttipun Sungsuwan, Anan Jongkaewwattana, Nanchaya Wanasen

“…Background: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) causes severe respiratory illness in humans and currently lacks an approved vaccine. The Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vector is a well-established, safe, and effective platform for vaccine development. …”
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GTPase GPN3 facilitates cell proliferation and migration in non-small cell lung cancer by impeding clathrin-mediated endocytosis of EGFR by Linlin Xu, Jiankun Guo, Xinsheng Xie, Hailong Wang, Alan Jiang, Changhua Huang, Hua Yang, Shiwen Luo, Limin Chen

“…Abstract Small GTPases play a critical role as regulatory molecules in signaling transduction and various cellular processes, contributing to the development of human diseases, including cancers. GPN3, an evolutionarily conserved member of the GPN-loop GTPase subfamily classified in 2007 according to its structure, has limited knowledge regarding its cellular functions and molecular mechanisms. …”
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Profiling the diversity of the village chicken faecal microbiota using 16S rRNA gene and metagenomic sequencing data to reveal patterns of gut microbiome signatures by Mxolisi Nene, Mxolisi Nene, Nokuthula Winfred Kunene, Rian Pierneef, Rian Pierneef, Rian Pierneef, Khanyisile Hadebe

“…These genes primarily mediate antibiotic efflux and alteration.DiscussionThe detection of zoonotic bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Streptococcus spp. highlights potential health risks to humans through the food chain, emphasizing the importance of improved household hygiene practices. …”
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Comprehensive characterization of platelet function in dogs with hyperadrenocorticism by Sanggu Kim, Dohee Lee, Preeti Kumari Chaudhary, Hakhyun Kim, Byeong-Teck Kang, Soochong Kim

“…Hypercoagulation in HAC occurs in both humans and dogs. Platelets play a major role in thrombosis and hemostasis, but no study has investigated platelet function in dogs with HAC. …”
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A comparative study of polydopamine vs. glass ionomer cement for adhesion mechanisms on enamel and dentin using SEM and shear bond strength evaluation by Lakshmi Nidhi Rao, Soumyajit Sarkar, Aditya Shetty, Heeresh Shetty, Shraddha Shetty, Roshan Noor Mohamed, Sakeenabi Basha, Ajinkya Pawar, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

“…This study aimed to compare the adhesive properties of PD and Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) on enamel and dentin substrates, evaluating PD’s potential as an alternative adhesive in dental practice. A total of 120 human premolars were prepared, with 80 teeth allocated for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis and 40 teeth reserved for shear bond strength testing. …”
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Air pollution exposures in early life and brain development in children (ABC): protocol for a pregnancy cohort study by John Kinuthia, R Scott McClelland, Barbra A Richardson, Elizabeth Maleche-Obimbo, Brent R Collett, Sarah Benki-Nugent, Faridah H Were, Anne M Riederer, Michael Gatari, CJ Karr, Edmund YW Seto, Beatrice C Mutai, Susan Wamithi, Priscilla Wanini Edemba, Timothy V Larson, Julian D Marshall

“…Additional exposure assessment in a subset of the cohort includes residential indoor and outdoor air monitoring for fine particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), ultrafine particles (UFP) and black carbon (BC).Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the Kenyatta National Hospital - University of Nairobi Ethics and Research Committee, and the University of Washington Human Subjects Division. Results are shared at annual workshops.…”
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