Understanding the Internet of Nano Things: overview, trends, and challenges by Mainor Alberto Cruz Alvarado, Patricia Alejandra Bazán

“… Over the years, technological advancements have led to rapid growth of smart environments (offices, homes, cities, etc.). The increase of intelligent environments suggests the interconnectivity of applications and the use of the Internet. …”
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Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by Katherine Carroll, Adam Dale

“…Under certain conditions, the argentine ant may also become a household pest if it finds a way into homes. Linepithema humile has been designated as a tramp ant species, meaning that it has an incredible ability to spread and establish in new areas and is difficult to control. …”
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From perceptions by beneficiaries, can homelessness be reduced through self-help housing in the central region of South Africa? by Nolwazi Qumbisa, Fidelis Emuze, John Smallwood

“…The focus was on the perception that housing is commonly regarded as a fundamental necessity the government provides, even though beneficiaries ultimately construct their own homes. A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 25 key informants involved in five projects located in the central region of South Africa. …”
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A Complete Coverage Path Planning Algorithm for Lawn Mowing Robots Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning by Ying Chen, Zhe-Ming Lu, Jia-Lin Cui, Hao Luo, Yang-Ming Zheng

“…In the fields of smart homes and agricultural automation, lawn mowing robots are rapidly gaining popularity to reduce the demand for manual labor. …”
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Foresight older adults' quality of life in the aging crisis in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Raheleh Alimoradzadeh, Katayoun Jahangiri, Roya Alimoradzadeh

“…The overall average QOL of the older adults in nursing homes are 60.1 ± 29.7. Conclusion: The Iranian older adults have an average QOL and paying attention to the older adults and their needs and designing interventions to improve their health status should be on the agenda of health policymakers.…”
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Lower Frequency of CD62Lhigh and Higher Frequency of TNFR2+ Tregs Are Associated with Inflammatory Conditions in Type 1 Diabetic Patients by Monika Ryba, Karolina Rybarczyk-Kapturska, Katarzyna Zorena, Małgorzata Myśliwiec, Jolanta Myśliwska

“…CD62L is a surface molecule that plays role in homing capabilities of Tregs, and only cells with high expression of CD62L have high suppressive potential. …”
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A Fire-Retardant Composite Made from Domestic Waste and PVA by Neni Surtiyeni, Raidha Rahmadani, Neny Kurniasih, Khairurrijal, Mikrajuddin Abdullah

“…A fire-retardant powder was added to retard fire so that the composite could be useful for the construction of residential homes of lower-income people who often have problems with fire. …”
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Guanylate-Binding Protein 1 Promotes Migration and Invasion of Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells by Shi Bai, Tao Chen, Xia Deng

“…Our findings indicate that GBP1 promotes IFN-γ-induced migration and invasion of PDLSCs by MMP2, and GBP1 may serve as a new target to facilitate MSC homing and migration.…”
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Tourism and Cultural Landscapes in Southern China’s Highlands by Zhe Wang, Nelson Graburn

“…In Asia, the ongoing urbanization and rural-urban migration have threatened the continuing cultural landscapes as people leave their homes. Tourism has brought new challenges and opportunities to these areas, while its impacts on the cultural landscape are inadequately researched. …”
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Closed-form interpretation of neural network classifiers with symbolic gradients by Sebastian J Wetzel

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Le Sacre du stock by Paul Landauer

“…As the « break-through of the repressed », it spills back into our homes; it invites itself in all the actions that advocate recycling and resilience; it becomes a power issue in order to regain production autonomy; and arises among the most acute features of the hyper-industrial society such as data centers. …”
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Determinant factors related to female adolescents' attitudes toward gender-based violence by Rr Dian Tristiana, Ika Nur Pratiwi, Ah Yusuf, R Endro Sulistyono

“…Adolescents' formative years are primarily centered around their homes and schools, making these environments crucial for shaping their beliefs and actions. …”
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Social Isolation and Aging in Zambia: Examining the Possible Predictors by Christopher Chabila Mapoma, Gift Masaiti

“…Snowball sampling was undertaken to select 690 adults aged 60 and over in communities as well as those living in homes for the aged. A structured questionnaire was used to solicit information from respondents. …”
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The Erosion of the Middle Class – Threat to the Development of the Welfare State by E. A. Maryganova

“…It is difficult for a large number of young people to get а high-quality education and, in the long run, paid jobs and their own homes. There has been a deterioration of health, reduction of life expectancy for the poorest sectors of the population, increase in crime and in the number of people in custody. …”
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Analysis of the Effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology in the Sustainable Urban Development Process (Case study: West Urban Areas of Kermanshah Province) by mohtaram mirzaeian, bijan rahmani, majid shams, abbas malekhoseini

“…The cities of the world are now the homes of more than half of the world’s population. …”
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Simple Sources for Complex Problems. Where Did Californians Come From in 1940? by Myron P. Gutmann

“…I also show that while much of the general view of migration to California focuses on agricultural workers who left their homes in search of farm work further west, the large majority of migrants to California went to metropolitan destinations and worked as much in industry and commerce as in agriculture.…”
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Developing indoor heat-health warning systems for vulnerable populations by Choo-Yoon Yi, Chengzhi Peng

“…An indoor heat-health warning system deployed at care homes should be able to foretell residents’ indoor heat exposures given forecasts of impending heatwave events.*. …”
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Design of a GSM Based Switching and Monitoring System Using a Mobile Phone. by Bbaale Francis

“…This GSM based switching and monitoring system is recommended for implementation in homes, offices and industries to prevent appliance damage due over heating, for security purposes and to tackle the rampant energy wastage in Uganda…”
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Impact of Climate Change on Individuals with Autism and the Role of Renewable Energy by Georgiou Ioanna, Xekalakis Georgios, Parlalis Stavros

“…The importance of this research lies in its potential to guide effective adaptations in homes and policies to better support individuals with ASD amid climate challenges. …”
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Insights into active travel levels at two universities. A comparative study in Ireland and Romania by Constantin Ion Alexandru, Mullan Elaine, Luca Oana, McGregor Alisha, Abdulal Nadia, Rotaru George

“…The majority of students at both universities reported that they primarily used private cars to travel to campus, citing convenience, lack of safe cycling infrastructure, and the distance from their homes as key barriers to active travel. However, many students expressed a willingness to walk or cycle if improvements were made to infrastructure, such as dedicated cycle lanes and pedestrian paths.…”
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