Hobbit: Providing Fall Detection and Prevention for the Elderly in the Real World by Markus Bajones, David Fischinger, Astrid Weiss, Daniel Wolf, Markus Vincze, Paloma de la Puente, Tobias Körtner, Markus Weninger, Konstantinos Papoutsakis, Damien Michel, Ammar Qammaz, Paschalis Panteleris, Michalis Foukarakis, Ilia Adami, Danai Ioannidi, Asterios Leonidis, Margherita Antona, Antonis Argyros, Peter Mayer, Paul Panek, Håkan Eftring, Susanne Frennert

“…We provide lessons learned regarding the need for adaptive behavior coordination, support during emergency situations, and clear communication of robotic actions and their consequences for fellow researchers who are developing an autonomous, low-cost service robot designed to interact with their users in domestic contexts. Our trials show the necessity to move out into actual user homes, as only there can we encounter issues such as misinterpretation of actions during unscripted human-robot interaction.…”
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Introducing ‘trident’: a graphical interface for discriminating groups using dental microwear texture analysis by Thiery, Ghislain, Francisco, Arthur, Louail, Margot, Berlioz, Emilie, Blondel, Cécile, Brunetière, Noël, Ramdarshan, Anusha, Walker, Axelle EC, Merceron, Gildas

“…In the first case study, we separate four groups of domestic pigs based on their dietary composition. In the second case study, we identify microwear texture patterns in a large database of 15 primate species and relate these patterns to biomechanical and ecological factors. …”
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Resistance of barley cultivars approved for use in Russia to harmful organisms and toxic aluminum ions by R. A. Abdullaev, B. A. Batasheva, N. V. Alpatieva, M. A. Chumakov, E. E. Radchenko, O. N. Kovaleva, O. V. Yakovleva

“…The research material comprised 248 barley cultivars included in the State Register of Selection Achievements Admitted for Usage in the Russian Federation – 168 were developed domestically, and 80 by foreign breeders. Their resistance to powdery mildew and leaf rust was studied in under laboratory and field conditions. …”
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Abnormal Expression of Connexin43 in Cardiac Injury Induced by S-Band and X-Band Microwave Exposure in Rats by Yue Yin, Xinping Xu, Yabing Gao, Juan Wang, Binwei Yao, Li Zhao, Haoyu Wang, Hui Wang, Ji Dong, Jing Zhang, Ruiyun Peng

“…Although the effects of microwave exposure on the heart have gradually become the focus of domestic and foreign scholars, the biological effects caused by different doses and different frequency bands of exposure are still unclear. …”
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Generation of bovine decellularized testicular bio-scaffolds as a 3D platform for testis bioengineering by Francesca Di Filippo, Tiziana A. L. Brevini, Georgia Pennarossa, Fulvio Gandolfi

“…The development of reliable 3D in vitro models able to mimic the architecture and the physiological microenvironment of the testis, represents a possible strategy to facilitate ex vivo haploid male gamete generation in domestic species. Here we describe the creation of bovine testicular bio-scaffolds and their successful repopulation in vitro with bovine testicular cells. …”
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An injectable, expandable polyacrylamide cryogel decreases blood loss and improves survival in a porcine model of junctional hemorrhage by Al-Murtadha Al-Gahmi, Syed Muntazir Andrabi, S. M. Shatil Shahriar, Carlos P. Jara, Jingwei Xie, Mark A. Carlson

“…The hemostatic efficacy of EPC was compared to other hemostatic products in a porcine junctional hemorrhage model. Splenectomized domestic swine (~ 40 kg; N = 37) were randomized to no treatment (N = 8), EPC (N = 7), EPC + thrombin (N = 6), XStat (N = 7), and Combat Gauze (CG, N = 9). …”
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Host Susceptibility to Brucella abortus Infection Is More Pronounced in IFN-γ knockout than IL-12/β2-Microglobulin Double-Deficient Mice by Ana Paula M. S. Brandão, Fernanda S. Oliveira, Natalia B. Carvalho, Leda Q. Vieira, Vasco Azevedo, Gilson C. Macedo, Sergio C. Oliveira

“…Brucella abortus is a facultative intracellular bacterial pathogen that causes abortion in domestic animals and undulant fever in humans. IFN-γ, IL-12, and CD8+ T lymphocytes are important components of host immune responses against B. abortus. …”
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Research trends and frontiers in rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty: based on bibliometric and visualization analysis by Runkai Zhao, Haichao Ren, Pengcheng Li, Menglin Fan, Runzhi Zhao, Te Liu, Yan Wang, Quanbo Ji, Guoqiang Zhang

“…The United States was the major contributor in this field, with the University of Colorado being the most active institution domestically. J Arthroplasty ranked first in both publication volume and total citations among all journals. …”
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Mapping Heatwave Socioeconomic Exposure in the Chinese Mainland for the Period of 2000–2019 by Wei Wu, Qingsheng Liu, He Li, Chong Huang, Weiming Cheng

“…In a comprehensive analysis, considering both climate and socioeconomic factors, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and population dynamics, we systematically evaluated the spatiotemporal distribution of heatwave socioeconomic exposure in the Chinese mainland from 2000 to 2019, utilizing a more comprehensive heatwave hazard index (HHI) that synthesizes heatwave intensity, frequency, and duration as climate factor for the first time. …”
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Improvement of rodent pest control strategy: II -Response of wild brown rats to baits containing preservative previously exposed to unfavourable environmental conditions by Blažić Tanja, Đurović-Pejčev Rada, Đorđević Tijana, Jovičić Ivana, Međo Irena, Stojnić Bojan, Jokić Goran

“…Control of brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) is an indispensable measure of protection of human population and domestic animals, aimed at preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and a measure of protection of goods and commodities that the brown rat can damage by its presence and activities. …”
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Development of the test kit for detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in sera of susceptible animals by M. A. Volkova, N. G. Zinyakov, P. S. Yaroslavtseva, I. A. Chvala, T. S. Galkina, D. B. Andreychuk

“…The novel coronavirus infection COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2, has triggered a pandemic, and has also been reported in animal populations – in farm minks, dogs and felines: domestic cats, lions and tigers. The susceptibility of some animal species to the SARS-CoV-2 has been proven by experimental infection. …”
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Production of recombinant norovirus VP1 protein and its antigenic and immunogenic properties by Vladislav A. Lapin, Dmitry V. Novikov, Ekaterina V. Mokhonova, Dmitry A. Melentyev, Maria I. Tsyganova, Dmitry E. Zaitsev, Viktor V. Novikov

“…The results indicate the possibility of using recombinant VP1 for development of domestic vaccine for the prevention of norovirus infection.…”
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Improvement of organizational and methodological issues of analytical control of natural gas quality in Testing laboratory by A. F. Battalov, R. T. Saetova, Ya. V. Denisova

“…The increased requirements for the quality of natural gas transported and used in industrial and domestic purposes have significantly increased the role of the analytical laboratory in the production process, since if the results of analyzes that determine the quality of products depend on the entire work of the gas transportation company as a whole, then the quality and reliability of the analysis results themselves are determined by the work of the testing laboratory. …”
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Comparative functional analysis of a new CDR1-like ABC transporter gene in multidrug resistance and virulence between Magnaporthe oryzae and Trichophyton mentagrophytes by Jing Wang, Chenwen Xiao, Shuang Liang, Muhammad Noman, Yingying Cai, Zhen Zhang, Xueming Zhu, Rongyao Chai, Haiping Qiu, Zhongna Hao, Yanli Wang, Jiaoyu Wang, Guolian Bao, Guochang Sun, Fucheng Lin

“…Abstract Fungi are notorious for causing diseases in plants and domestic animals. ABC transporters play pivotal roles in multidrug resistance in fungi, with some ABC proteins indispensable for the pathogenicity of plant fungal pathogens. …”
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Design of Direct Current Microgrid Converter with Cost-Effective Low-Voltage Battery Storage System by Juraj Tvarožek, Michal Prazenica, Tomáš Paulec, Slavomir Kaščák, Patrik Resutík

“…However, they are mainly used in industry for high-performance applications. Domestic use is still sporadic due to size and cost issues. …”
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The plant germplasm and herbarium (WIR) collections maintained at VIR as contributors to grape genetic diversity conservation, expansion and utilization by M. M. Agakhanov, L. V. Bagmet, N. G. Tikhonova, M. V. Erastenkova, E. N. Kislin, Yu. V. Ukhatova, E. K. Khlestkina

“…Promising trends in the development of the WIR herbarium are outlined in connection with the establishment and preservation of nomenclature standards for domestic grape cultivars.…”
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Advancing green recovery: Integrating one health in sustainable wildlife management in the Asia-Pacific Indigenous People and Local Communities by Nareerat Sangkachai, Anuwat Wiratsudakul, Delia G. Randolph, Maxine Whittaker, Acty George, Martin R. Nielsen, Nicholas Hogarth, Dirk U. Pfeiffer, Carsten Smith-Hall, P.O. Nameer, Latiffah Hassan, Gautam Talukdar, Tien Ming Lee, Vinod B. Mathur, Innocent B. Rwego, James Compton, Manon Mispiratceguy, Jianbin Shi, Amanda E. Fine, Illias Animon, Kristina Rodina de Carvalho, Andrew Taber, Scott Newman, Metawee Thongdee, Ladawan Sariya, Siriporn Tangsudjai, Waruja Korkijthamkul, Walasinee Sakcamduang, Sarin Suwanpakdee

“…The relationship between wildlife interactions and the emergence of pathogens that can be transmitted between wild animals, domestic and production animals, and humans underscores the need to incorporate a One Health approach to mitigate risk. …”
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Analysis and Water Quality Control of Alternative Sources in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon by Nchofua Festus Biosengazeh, Njoyim Estella Buleng Tamungang, Mofor Nelson Alakeh, Mvondo-ze Antoine david

“…This research focused on the quality of domestic water in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon, in order to ascertain its potability based on World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. …”
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Exploration of predictive markers associated with primary angle-closure glaucoma risk in companion dogs using genomic information by Ji Hyun Jun, Gwang Hyeon Lee, Zultsetseg Byambasuren, Hong Sik Kong

“…Sequencing for SNP validation involved samples from 95 dogs of ten breeds with reported domestic and international glaucoma cases. Results: The candidate gene TNS1 was associated with the integrin signaling pathway. …”
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The abundance of microplastics in coral reef ecosystems in the waters of Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar by Ulfah Maria, Juliani Rika, Agustina Sri, Purnawan Syahrul, Malayana Intan, Muliari, Miswari Nur, Yusrizal, Irfannur

“…This pollution is caused by human activities such as tourism, fishing, and domestic waste, leading to the generation of plastic waste and microplastics. …”
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