Molecular identification of the brown marmorated stink bug’s egg parasitoids by species-specific PCR collected from Beijing, China by Muhammad Yasir Ali, Yu-Di Liu, Feng-Qi Li, Mao-Lin Hou, Jin-Ping Zhang, Feng Zhang

“…Abstract Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Penta-tomidae), is a highly polyphagous and invasive insect pest with more than 300 plant species as hosts, including a wide range of economic crops. To date, several egg parasitoid species are reported to attack BMSB. …”
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Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity in buffaloes in a Mediterranean area by Giovanna Cappelli, Antonio Bosco, Alessandra Martucciello, Gabriele Di Vuolo, Domenico Vecchio, Carlo Grassi, Maria Serrapica, Michele Napoletano, Paola Pepe

“…In addition to its public health impact, toxoplasmosis also has important veterinary implications, as it causes abortions or congenital malformations with negative economic impacts. Several serological studies on toxoplasmosis in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) are fragmentary, dated, consider a low number of animals compared to the present population and do not relate the epidemiological update in an area of the Mediterranean. …”
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Coastal Sceneries of Albania, An Emerging 3S Destination: Analysis of Physical Characteristics and Human Activity Impacts by Alfredo Fernández Enríquez, Alexis Mooser, Giorgio Anfuso, Javier García-Onetti

“…The increase in tourism economic benefits is the most common purpose along the Mediterranean coastal regions but, very often, conflicts of interest arise between short-term benefits and long-term conservation goals. …”
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EXPERIENCE IN PRESERVING THE GENETIC DIVERSITY OF STONE FRUITS USING THE BORDER HEDGING TECHNOLOGY by G. V. Eremin, T. A. Gasanova, V. G. Eremin, I. S. Chepinoga

“…This method makes it quite economical (in terms of space reduction, simplification of the system of care for the storage garden, and decreasing the use of chemical protection agents) to maintain a large number of live accessions ex situ. …”
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<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

“…These findings emphasize the need for further research on its economic and public health impact.…”
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Initiation and sustenance of small portion size consumption behavior in rural Appalachia, USA: Application of multi-theory model (MTM) by Ram Lakhan, Sierra Turner, Sangyal Dorjee, Manoj Sharma

“…Six counties of the rural Appalachian region of Kentucky defined as distressed, at risk, and transitional on socio-economic indicators by the Appalachians Research Commission (ARC) were selected for data collection. …”
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Symptoms of anxiety and depression among health and social science students: A multicenter study by Lara Guedes Pinho, Maria Engström, Brooke C. Schneider, Cesar Fonseca, Magnus Lindberg, Johanna Schröder, Anabela Afonso, Lena Jelinek, Johanna Börsting, Gonçalo Jacinto, Annika Nilsson

“…Our results, which are in line with international trends, underline the need for policy reforms that target the main determinants of mental health, in particular by improving socio-economic conditions. Addressing these factors could play a crucial role in improving mental health outcomes in this population.…”
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Biological properties of foot-and-mouth disease virus А 2205/G-IV strain by M. V. Sidorovskaya, S. N. Fomina, V. V. Nikiforov, T. A. Komarova, M. A. Shevchenko, N. A. Kolchanov, S. R. Kremenchugskaya

“…G-I, G-IV, G-VI, G-VII, ASIA/Iran-05 genetic lineages of serotype А FMD virus are considered to be the most widespread on the African continent. Given the close economic and trade relations maintained by the Russian Federation with the countries of North Africa, of particular interest for us is studying the FMD virus of serotype A G-IV genetic lineage, which has been responsible for the infection outbreaks in the naturally susceptible animal population of the said region every year since 2012, and there is a risk of introduction of this virus genotype in to the Russian Federation. …”
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Advancing Orthodontic Aesthetics: Exploring the Potential of Injectable Composite Resin Techniques for Enhanced Smile Transformations by Davide Spadoni, Cristina Valeri, Vincenzo Quinzi, Ute Schneider Moser, Giuseppe Marzo

“…Additionally, a digital workflow reduces clinical sessions, as thermo-printed retainers can be delivered during the same appointment as the IMT, providing economic and organisational benefits. This approach underscores the utility of the IMT in enhancing treatment efficiency and outcomes in orthodontic–restorative care.…”
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Current Status, Challenges, and Perspectives in the Conservation of Native Honeybees and Beekeeping in Cambodia by Eric Guerin, Chhouk Chheang, Chainarong Sinpoo, Korrawat Attasopa, Nuttapol Noirungsee, Huoqing Zheng, Tial C. Ling, Patcharin Phokasem, Terd Disayathanoowat

“…Although native bees are not at immediate risk of extinction, their crucial ecological and socio-economic roles, coupled with the threats to their populations, necessitate the urgent implementation of conservation policies. …”
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Labour Education and Vocational Training in Germany: A Brief Historical Review by E. Yu. Esenina, L. N. Kurteeva, S. A. Osadcheva, A. I. Satdykov, H Kress

“…The influence of social and economic conditions on formation and transformation of various educational concepts was demonstrated, which constant despite everything was a combination of fundamental and applied components of vocational training. …”
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Pastoral livestock farming constraints and adaptation strategies in response to institutional reforms in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa by Basnewindé Ilboudo, Alhassane Zaré, Alhassane Zaré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Loyapin Bondé, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Oumarou Ouédraogo

“…IntroductionLivestock farming is one of the main socio-economic activities in West Africa, predominantly extensive and reliant on natural rangelands. …”
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Persistence of the Immune Response to an Intramuscular Bivalent (GI.1/GII.4) Norovirus Vaccine in Adults by Geert Leroux-Roels, Robert L. Atmar, Jakob P. Cramer, Ian Escudero, Astrid Borkowski

“…Background: Major global economic and health burdens due to norovirus gastroenteritis could be addressed by an effective vaccine. …”
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Crop wild relatives in the protected areas of the Republic of Bashkortostan by S. R. Miftakhova, L. M. Abramova, N. M. Saifullina, O. V. Yusupova

“…The methods of comparative floristics were applied in the CWR analysis,. The economic value of plant species was assessed according to the ranking developed at the N.I. …”
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Prevalence of Malaria among Adults in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Fasil Adugna Kendie, Tamirat Hailegebriel W/kiros, Endalkachew Nibret Semegn, Melaku Wale Ferede

“…Malaria adversely affects the health of the peoples as well as the economic development of many developing countries including Ethiopia. …”
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Metasomatism and REE mineralization of the Zilair Formation sedimentary rocks in the Khudolaz complex gabbro massif exocontact zone (Chebarkul area, Southern Urals) by Evgeny I. Mikheev, Ildar R. Rakhimov, Elena O. Shaparenko, Elena I. Soroka

“…Contact hydrothermal-metasomatic processes rarely form the economic REE mineral deposits, but they can provide valuable information about the behaviors of rare earth elements. …”
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Noninvasive imaging biomarker reveals invisible microscopic variation in acute ischaemic stroke (≤ 24 h): a multicentre retrospective study by Kui Sun, Rongchao Shi, Xinxin Yu, Ying Wang, Wei Zhang, Xiaoxia Yang, Mei Zhang, Jian Wang, Shu Jiang, Haiou Li, Bing Kang, Tong Li, Shuying Zhao, Yu Ai, Jianfeng Qiu, Haiyan Wang, Ximing Wang

“…Combining radiomics with ML models can be an efficient, noninvasive, economical, and reliable technique for evaluating invisible microscopic AIS on NCCT and assisting radiologists to make clinical decisions.…”
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Co-optimising frequency-containment services from zero-carbon sources in electricity grids dominated by Renewable Energy Sources by Aimon Mirza Baig, Luis Badesa, Yi Wang, Goran Strbac

“…The proposed constraints enforce that sufficient ancillary services are scheduled to maintain system stability, while taking advantage of the economic savings and emissions reduction from zero-carbon sources. …”
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Chemical, Physical, and Technological Characteristics of Palm Olein and Canola Oil Blends by Ayman Younes Allam, Zakir Showkat Khan, Mohmad Sayeed Bhat, Bindu Naik, Sajad Ahmad Wani, Sarvesh Rustagi, Tahmeed Aijaz, Mohamed Farouk Elsadek, Tse-Wei Chen

“…The blended palm or canola oils resulted in better stability and increased organoleptic characteristics and hence can be suitable as economical and healthy alternatives to pure palm or canola oil.…”
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Changes in Gene Expression of Whiteflies, Bemisia tabaci MED Feeding on Tomato Plants Infected by One of the Criniviruses, Tomato Chlorosis Virus through Transcriptome Analysis by Jing Zhao, Xiaoan Sun, Huijie Dai, Xianping Zhang, Dezhen Zhang, Xiaoping Zhu

“…Tomato chlorosis virus (ToCV), transmitted by the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius; Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) has been continuously emerging on tomato plants and causing a significant economic loss throughout China. In the current study, RNA-Seq analysis was used to explore the gene expression profiles of B. tabaci Mediterranean (MED) that fed on both ToCV-infected and -uninfected tomato plants for 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours, respectively. …”
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