<i>Ehrlichia</i> Species in Dromedary Camels (<i>Camelus dromedarius</i>) and Ruminants from Somalia by Aamir M. Osman, Ahmed A. Hassan-Kadle, Marcos R. André, Flávia C. M. Collere, Amir Salvador Alabí Córdova, Fabiano Montiani-Ferreira, Thállitha S. W. J. Vieira, Abdalla M. Ibrahim, Abdulkarim A. Yusuf, Rosangela Z. Machado, Rafael F. C. Vieira

“…Ehrlichioses, caused by <i>Ehrlichia</i> species, are tick-borne diseases (TBDs) that affect animals and humans worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the molecular occurrence of <i>Ehrlichia</i> spp. in 530 animals (155 Dromedary camels, 199 goats, 131 cattle, and 45 sheep) in the Benadir and Lower Shabelle regions of Somalia. …”
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HEVERL – Viewport Estimation Using Reinforcement Learning for 360-degree Video Streaming by Nguyen Viet Hung, Pham Tien Dat, Nguyen Tan, Nguyen Anh Quan, Le Thi Huyen Trang, Le Mai Nam

“…Furthermore, our approach is augmented by a thorough analysis of human head and facial movement behaviors. By leveraging these insights, we have developed a reinforcement learning model specifically designed to anticipate user view directions and improve the experience quality in targeted regions. …”
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Shielding factors for a fission-powered mars exploration rover [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations, 3 not approved] by Jason Cassibry, L. Dale Thomas, William Emrich, Alexander C. Bendoyro

“…These 1-10 kWe-class reactors are compact enough to be transportable by pressurized rovers, allowing an extended human reach across the surface of Mars to produce scientific data at a rate that greatly surpasses the rate of robotic rover data collection. …”
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Propranolol for Treatment of Infantile Hemangioma: Efficacy and Effect on Pediatric Growth and Development by Rachel A. Giese, Merit Turner, Mario Cleves, J. Reed Gardner, Gresham T. Richter

“…This study examines physical growth, developmental milestones, and human growth hormone (hGH) levels in infants receiving propranolol for problematic IH. …”
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Cooperation Between <i>Rhodococcus qinshengii</i> and <i>Rhodococcus erythropolis</i> for Carbendazim Degradation by Roosivelt Solano-Rodríguez, Fortunata Santoyo-Tepole, Mario Figueroa, Voleta Larios-Serrato, Nora Ruiz-Ordaz, Abigail Pérez-Valdespino, Everardo Curiel-Quesada

“…Excessive use of this xenobiotic causes environmental deterioration and affects human health. Microbial metabolism is one of the most efficient ways of carbendazim elimination. …”
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Discoidin domain receptor 2 is an important modulator of BMP signaling during heterotopic bone formation by Fashuai Wu, Chunxi Ge, Haichun Pan, Yuanyuan Han, Yuji Mishina, Vesa Kaartinen, Renny T. Franceschi

“…In addition, Ddr2 deficiency attenuates HO in mice expressing the ACVR1 mutation associated with human fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. In cells migrating into BMP2 implants, DDR2 is co-expressed with GLI1, a skeletal stem cell marker, and DDR2/GLI1-positive cells participate in BMP2-induced bone formation where they contribute to chondrogenic and osteogenic lineages. …”
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Characterizing Antimicrobial Effects of Radiation and Antibiotic Interactions on <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Escherichia coli</i> Using MALDI-TOF MS by Ali Haider, Renáta Homlok, Csilla Mohácsiné Farkas, Tamás Kocsis

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are becoming a major challenge in human and veterinary medicine, as well as in food processing. …”
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SLC7A11 is a potential therapeutic target and prognostic biomarker correlated with immune cell infiltration in cervical cancer by Mutangala Muloye Guy, Tingting Bian, Longyun Sun, Yiping Hao, Xinlin Jiao, Wenjing Zhang, Teng Zhang, Baoxia Cui

“…Abstract Background SLC7A11 is importantly in both ferroptosis and disulfidptosis which participated in human development and homeostasis. By utilizing bioinformatics and in vitro validation, we explored SLC7A11's role in cervical cancer. …”
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Vitamin, Trace Element, and Fatty Acid Levels of Vitex agnus-castus L., Juniperus oxycedrus L., and Papaver somniferum L. Plant Seeds by Ahmet Ozkaya, Harun Ciftci, Okkes Yilmaz, Ahmet Zafer Tel, Erol Cil, B. Sitki Cevrimli

“…These parameters in seeds are very important for human life.…”
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Preparedness for and impact of COVID-19 on primary health care delivery in urban and rural Malawi: a mixed methods study by Tracy Morse, Kondwani Chidziwisano, Gift Kawalazira, Mackwellings Maganizo Phiri, Eleanor Elizabeth MacPherson, Mindy Panulo, Khumbo Kalua, Chawanangwa Mahebere Chirambo, Zaziwe Gundah, Penjani Chunda

“…They experienced fatigue and stress due to heavy workloads, stigma in the community and worries about becoming infected with and transmitting COVID-19.Conclusion Resource (human and material) inadequacy shaped the health facility capacity for support and response to COVID-19, and frontline workers may require psychosocial support to manage the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.…”
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Constructing Ubudehe? Farmers’ perceptions of drought impacts and resilience capacities in Bugesera, Rwanda by Lazare Nzeyimana, Åsa Danielsson, Veronica Brodén-Gyberg, Lotta Andersson

“…Originality/value – This study analyses farmers’ perceptions of resilience capacities to droughts through a spatiotemporal lens of past droughts, present capital and future challenges by linking scales, knowledge and human–environment nexus. This paper contributes to the knowledge of climate adaptation in Rwanda and to discussions about smallholder farming in the literature on climate change adaptation.…”
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Application of Phi (<italic>&#x03A6;</italic>), the Golden Ratio, in Computing: A Systematic Review by M. Akhtaruzzaman, Jamal Uddin Tanvin, Amir Akramin Shafie, Fahim Shahryer, Sachitra Halder

“…The review also categorizes findings by their specific applications and contexts, providing valuable insights into <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\phi $ </tex-math></inline-formula>&#x2019;s impact on mathematics, cryptography, search algorithms, machine learning, artificial intelligence, photonics, natural sciences, system design, power engineering, robotics, and practical human life. This study opens promising avenues for future research on the applications of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\phi $ </tex-math></inline-formula> in diverse fields of science, engineering, and computing.…”
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Measuring anti-transgender stigma in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol by Clare Barrington, Jennifer Toller Erausquin, Amanda E Tanner, Tamar Goldenberg, Sulianie Mertus, Mohammed Sheikh Eldin Jibriel

“…A narrative summary of findings will be conducted.Ethics and dissemination As a scoping review (no direct interaction with participants), this study is exempt from human subjects oversight. Understanding context-specific ways to measure anti-trans stigma is urgently needed to support trans health globally. …”
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The multi-omics signatures of telomere length in childhood by Congrong Wang, Dries S. Martens, Mariona Bustamante, Rossella Alfano, Michelle Plusquin, Lea Maitre, John Wright, Rosemary R. C. McEachan, Johanna Lepeule, Remy Slama, Marina Vafeiadi, Leda Chatzi, Regina Grazuleviciene, Kristine B. Gutzkow, Hector Keun, Eva Borràs, Eduard Sabidó, Angel Carracedo, Georgia Escarami, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Dolors Pelegrí-Sisó, Juan R. Gonzalez, Martine Vrijheid, Tim S. Nawrot

“…Methods This study included 1001 children aged 6 to 11 years from the Human Early-life Exposome (HELIX) project. Telomere length was quantified via qPCR in peripheral blood of the children. …”
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Automated Cattle Monitoring System for Calving Time Prediction Using Trajectory Data Embedded Time Series Analysis by Wai Hnin Eaindrar Mg, Thi Thi Zin, Pyke Tin, Masaru Aikawa, Kazayuki Honkawa, Yoichiro Horii

“…By utilizing time series analysis on the trajectory data, our system predicts calving events in advance, effectively distinguishing between abnormal (requiring human assistance) and normal (not requiring assistance) for each cow. …”
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Enhanced membrane protein production in HEK293T cells via ATF4 gene knockout: A CRISPR-Cas9 mediated approach by Byung-Jo Choi, Ba Reum Kim, Ho Joong Choi, Ok-Hee Kim, Say-June Kim

“… HEK293T cells are extensively utilized for therapeutic protein production due to their human origin, which enables accurate post-translational modifications. …”
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Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Zhai Huang, Zhai Huang, Bin Xiong, Bin Xiong, Shulin Xiang, Shulin Xiang

“…BackgroundLeptospirosis is an acute zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira, primarily transmitted to humans through contact with water or soil contaminated by the bacteria. …”
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Aberrant Expression of miR-362 Promotes Lung Cancer Metastasis through Downregulation of Sema3A by Dan Luo, Zheng Zhang, Zhao Zhang, Jia-Yue Li, Jian Cui, Wen-Pu Shi, Xi-Wen Dong, Lin Yuan, Peng Lin, Zhi-Nan Chen, Hui-Jie Bian, Zi-Ling Wang

“…In this study, we found that the level of miR-362 was higher in NSCLC tissues than in adjacent normal tissues and that the level of miR-362 expression was also elevated in five NSCLC cell lines (A549, 95-D, H1299, H292, and H460) relative to a human normal lung epithelial cell line (BEAS2B). …”
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Development of a Multi-Sensor Mobile Device for Urban Air Quality Monitoring at the Street Corner: The SMILE Project by Jonas Pellegrino, Hassen Aziza, Mathieu Guerin, Pascal Taranto, Wenceslas Rahajandraibe, Blaise Ravelo

“…Air pollution is a critical contributor to the global climate change crisis and poses severe threats to human health worldwide. In this context, this paper introduces an innovative multi-sensor air quality monitoring (AQM) device designed to address the critical challenge of atmospheric pollution in urban environments. …”
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Pathogen community composition and co-infection patterns in a wild community of rodents by Abbate, Jessica L., Galan, Maxime, Razzauti, Maria, Sironen, Tarja, Voutilainen, Liina, Henttonen, Heikki, Gasqui, Patrick, Cosson, Jean-François, Charbonnel, Nathalie

“…Rodents are major reservoirs of pathogens that can cause disease in humans and livestock. It is therefore important to know what pathogens naturally circulate in rodent populations, and to understand the factors that may influence their distribution in the wild. …”
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