RBD-displaying OMV nanovaccine boosts immunity against SARS-CoV-2 by Rang Feng, Ruo-Yi Xue, Chang Liu, Guo-Cheng Li, Yan Deng, Zhe Jin, Jing-Yi Liu, Shan-Shan Zhang, Hao Cheng, Man-Ying Guo, Quan-Ming Zou, Hai-Bo Li

“…Importantly, the induced antibodies effectively inhibited the binding of RBD to human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) and neutralized SARS-CoV-2 pseudoviruses. …”
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Are Bentong ginger (Zingiber officinale) biosynthesized silver nanoparticles safe and effective? An optimization, characterization, and toxicity evaluation study by Nor-Azmiraah Abd Jabar, Mahmud Ab Rashid Nor-Khaizura, Siti Izera Ismail, Yuet Ying Loo, Kah Hui Chong, Kousalya Padmanabhan, Shan Jiang

“…Although silver nanoparticles possess antimicrobial ability, the potential toxicity to human health and environmental concerns must be considered before deploying into food industries. …”
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Analysis of emotion recognition through 2D micro-animations of an illustrated character's face by Sinja Stres, Helena Gabrijelčič Tomc

“…Emotions make up a large part of everyday communication. Humans learn to recognize emotions by observing others and by referencing their feelings with the emotions of other people. …”
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An Improved One-Pot Procedure for Preparation Of N,N -Diethyl-m-Toluamide from m-Toluic Acid by Thinh Pham Duc, Thu Nguyen Van, Phuong Bui Thu, Chau Phan Dinh, Duc Viet Le, Duong Vu Binh

“…Introduction: Recent statistics have shown that there are hundreds of diseases caused by insects that have a significant impact on human health and they are often fatal. Mosquitoes cause about 10 diseases, most notably malaria, dengue fever and zika fever. …”
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Purpurin suppresses Salmonella invasion of host cells by reducing the secretion of T3SS-1 effector proteins by Zhenxu Shi, Zhimin Guo, Siqi Li, Chenxiao Jiang, Jianfeng Wang, Xuming Deng, Hongtao Liu, Jiazhang Qiu

“…Typhimurium, ST) is a food-borne pathogen that can be transmitted from animals to humans and causes symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. …”
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First Year Nursing Students' Coping Strategies in Stressful Clinical Practice Situations by Iwona Bodys-Cupak, Anna Majda, Justyna Skowron, Joanna Zalewska-Puchała, Aneta Trzcińska

“…The reason behind this is deep emotional involvement in contact with patient followed by responsibility for human health and life. The time dedicated to gaining knowledge and practical skills constitutes both a potential stress source for the nursing students and provides them with the opportunity to learn how to cope with it. …”
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A Framework of Recommendation System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Autonomous Maneuver Decision by Qinzhi Hao, Tengyu Jing, Yao Sun, Zhuolin Yang, Jiali Zhang, Jiapeng Wang, Wei Wang

“…We developed an integrated learning recommendation system capable of simulating varied mission scenarios, facilitating the acquisition of optimal strategies from a blend of expert human input and algorithmic outputs. The system supports extensive simulation capabilities, including various control modes (manual, autonomous, and hybrid) and both continuous and discrete maneuver actions. …”
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A performance-based generative design framework based on a design grammar for high-rise office towers during early design stage by Liwei Chen, Ye Zhang, Yue Zheng

“…Designed from the perspective of architects, the framework achieves logical, refined, and visual real-time interaction between computers and human minds during the early stages of tower design. …”
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Investigating the threat of AI to undergraduate medical school admissions: a study of its potential impact on the rating of applicant essays by Joshua Choi, Jenny Zhao, Thuy-Anh Ngo, Lawrence Grierson

“…With generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools capable of supplementing or replacing inputs by human applicants, concerns about how these tools impact written assessments are growing. …”
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Research on Innovative Apple Grading Technology Driven by Intelligent Vision and Machine Learning by Bo Han, Jingjing Zhang, Rolla Almodfer, Yingchao Wang, Wei Sun, Tao Bai, Luan Dong, Wenjing Hou

“…The system aims to reduce human interference and enhance grading efficiency and accuracy. …”
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Weather identification using models based on deep learning by Afroza Nahar, Rifat Al Mamun Rudro, Bakhtiar Atiq Faisal, Md. Faruk Abdullah Al Sohan, Laveet Kumar

“…Accurate weather forecasting is increasingly crucial as climate change intensifies the unpredictability of weather patterns, posing challenges to traditional forecasting models reliant on human observation or numerical methods. Researchers are working on precise weather forecasting to improve our preparedness, enabling fast response to any disaster. …”
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Sub-ppb H₂S Sensing with Screen-Printed Porous ZnO/SnO₂ Nanocomposite by Mehdi Akbari-Saatlu, Masoumeh Heidari, Claes Mattsson, Renyun Zhang, Göran Thungström

“…Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a highly toxic and corrosive gas commonly found in industrial emissions and natural gas processing, posing serious risks to human health and environmental safety even at low concentrations. …”
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Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Chickpea Proteins and Their Functional and Technological Properties by Emine Aytunga Arik Kibar, Özlem Aslan

“…The energy input required for the production of chickpea protein isolates can have an impact on both the environment and processing, thus affecting nutritional quality and human health. Therefore, further research is needed to develop mild processing techniques for the isolation of chickpea proteins. …”
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Adsorption of Heavy Metals on Bentonitic Soil for Use in Landfill Liners by Daniela Lima Machado da Silva, Maria Eugenia Gimenez Boscov, Marcela de Almeida Costa, Laércio Leal dos Santos, Márcio Camargo de Melo, Veruschka Escarião Dessoles Monteiro

“…Hazardous heavy metal ions such as copper, zinc, nickel, chromium, cadmium, and lead engender a potential risk to human health. Among the processes involved in the retention of these contaminants, adsorption is advantageous for removing toxic metals because of its environmentally friendly aspect, efficiency, and low-cost operation. …”
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Sporothrix brasiliensis Gp70 is a cell wall protein required for adhesion, proper interaction with innate immune cells, and virulence by Leonardo Padró-Villegas, Manuela Gómez-Gaviria, Iván Martínez-Duncker, Luz A. López-Ramírez, José A. Martínez-Álvarez, Gustavo A. Niño-Vega, Héctor M. Mora-Montes

“…These phenotypical changes coincided with abnormal interaction with human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, where production of IL-1β, IL-17, and IL-22 was reduced and the strong dependence on cytokine stimulation via mannose receptor was lost. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells Derived from Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Support CD34pos Hematopoietic Stem Cell Propagation and Suppress Inflammatory Reaction by Mohsen Moslem, Irina Eberle, Iuliia Weber, Reinhard Henschler, Tobias Cantz

“…Here, we investigated a differentiation protocol enabling the generation and selection of human iPSC-derived MSCs exhibiting relevant surface marker expression profiles (CD105 and CD73) and functional characteristics. …”
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The Analysis of Estrogen-Degrading and Functional Metabolism Genes in Rhodococcus equi DSSKP-R-001 by Kejian Tian, Fanxing Meng, Qi Meng, Yan Gao, Lili Zhang, Le Wang, Yuqing Wang, Xue Li, Hongliang Huo

“…Environmental estrogens are mainly derived from human and vertebrate excretion, drugs, and agricultural activities. …”
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Emotional and physical experiences of people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration during the injection process in Germany: a qualitative study by Oliver Zeitz, Martina Breuning, Christine Holmberg, Christian Wolfram, Anne Thier

“…Furthermore, they narrated negative injection experiences in association with their interactions with medical staff and doctors.Conclusion Although time in the medical setting is limited, efficient and good doctor-patient relationships seem crucial for satisfying care experiences. A respectful and humane relationship may be one key to achieving treatment adherence.…”
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A Comparison of Machine Learning-Based Approaches in Estimating Surface PM_2.5 Concentrations Focusing on Artificial Neural Networks and High Pollution Events by Shijin Wei, Kyle Shores, Yangyang Xu

“…Surface PM_2.5 concentrations have significant implications for human health, necessitating accurate estimations. …”
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Identifying environmental factors affecting students' bullying in school: mixed analysis approach by Majid Dadashzadeh, Ali Eghbali, Shahla Khodakarimi

“…Qualitative results showed 9 categories of "Lack of proper training, lack of support and communication atmosphere, informal power structure, lack of specialized dealing with bullying, character development of bully and victim, personality destruction of the bully, human factors, physical characteristics of the school, and the structure and organization of the school", are environmental factors affecting bullying. …”
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