Species classification of Tabanus (Diptera: Tabanidae) in Western Thailand: Integrating DNA barcoding and modern morphometrics by Tanasak Changbunjong, Thekhawet Weluwanarak, Sedthapong Laojun, Tanawat Chaiphongpachara

“…The species of Tabanus, commonly known as horse flies, are remarkable ectoparasites capable of transmitting various pathogens to animals and humans. Given their role in disease transmission, accurate identification of horse fly species is critical but traditionally relies on morphological characteristics, requiring significant expertise and posing a high potential for error, especially with damaged specimens. …”
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Enhanced CO2 Capture Performance Using Methyl Diethanolamine-functionalized Silica Gels: Assessing CO2 Capture Capacity by Petpitcha Boonmatoon, Pacharapol Nokpho, Pornpote Piumsomboon, Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan

“…This causes harm to the environment and to humans. In 2023, atmospheric CO2 levels rose to 420 ppm, marking a new record high. …”
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MBI-KG: A knowledge graph of structured and linked economic research data extracted from the 1937 book “Die Maschinen-Industrie im Deutschen Reich”MADATA by Renat Shigapov, Thomas Schmidt, Jan Kamlah, Irene Schumm, Jochen Streb, Sibylle Lehmann-Hasemeyer

“…Each entity in the knowledge graph can be exported in multiple formats, such as CSV, RDF (ttl), JSON, and NDJSON, ensuring compatibility with diverse research tools and platforms.This dataset can be reused in various research domains, including economic history, data science, and digital humanities. By providing machine-readable, structured data from a crucial historical period, the MBI-KG facilitates novel analyses and insights into the economic and industrial landscape of early 20th-century Germany. …”
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Ancient and contemporary shellfish cultivation practices bolster bivalve communities and diversity‐biomass relationships by Kieran D. Cox, Hailey L. Davies, Ben Millard‐Martin, Morgan Black, Margot Hessing‐Lewis, Nicole F. Smith, Francis Juanes, Sarah E. Dudas

“…Abstract Marine ecosystems provide humans with access to nutritious food. The discussion surrounding the cultivation of intertidal resources currently focuses on recent decades, disregarding a robust history of complex social‐ecological interactions and environmental stewardship. …”
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CCL21-CCR7 blockade prevents neuroinflammation and degeneration in Parkinson’s disease models by Felipe Saceanu Leser, Flavio de Souza Júnyor, Iohanna Bianca Pagnoncelli, Anna Beatriz Delgado, Isabelle Medeiros, Ana Clara Campanelli Nóbrega, Brenda da Silva Andrade, Maiara Nascimento de Lima, Nícolas Emanoel da Silva, Laurent Jacob, Kevin Boyé, Luiz Henrique Medeiros Geraldo, Alessandra Mendonça Teles de Souza, Tatiana Maron-Gutierrez, Hugo Castro-Faria-Neto, Cristian Follmer, Carolina Braga, Gilda Angela Neves, Anne Eichmann, Luciana Ferreira Romão, Flavia Regina Souza Lima

“…Herein, we identified the neuronal chemokine CCL21 as a major cause of microglial cell imbalance through the CCR7 receptor pathway with therapeutic implications for PD. In humans, we found that CCL21 transcript expression was increased in dopaminergic neurons (DANs) of the substantia nigra in PD patients. …”
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Determination of Irisin, Body Mass Index, and Other Biochemical Parameters in a Sample of Iraqi Type II Diabetic Patients by Takwa Al Koloob Ali Chachan, Huda Farhan, Shatha Hamed

“…On the other hand, its role in type 2 diabetic Mellitus [T2DM] in humans is uncertain. As a result, we investigated if irisin levels in T2DM patients were dysregulated and whether there was a link between serum irisin levels and anthropometric obesity indices and biochemical parameters. …”
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Toxoplasma gondii Infection among Domestic Ruminants in East Hararghe Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia by Berhanu Tilahun, Yacob Hailu Tolossa, Getachew Tilahun, Hagos Ashenafi, Shihun Shimelis

“…In conclusion, T. gondii infection is common and widespread among the domestic ruminants of the study area, indicating the potential transmission to humans from these animals when they are used as a source of food. …”
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Effect of Information Genotype on Investors' Inertia by Fatemeh Jahandari, Amirhossein Taebi Noghondari, Hadis Zeinali

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Cystitis glandularis due to Escherichia coli infection in a diabetic Miniature Schnauzer: a case report by J. P. Rey Amunategui, D. Echeverria, A. Duchene

“…Diabetes mellitus is a predisposing factor for urinary tract infection in both humans and dogs and does not necessarily present with clinical signs. …”
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Methodical approaches in experimental modelling of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by N. V. Bivalkevich, Yu. K. Denisenko, T. P. Novgorodtseva

“…At diet-induced NAFLD the liver undergoes a complex of histological and metabolic disorders to the high extent close to clinical symptoms of this disease in humans.Conclusion. There is a set of various ways of NAFLD modelling in animals. …”
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Molecular study of the status of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in rats in Haiti by Fedna Jimmy, Borne Romain, Rieffel Dominique, Bornette Gudrun, Henrys Jean-Hugues, Grenouillet Frédéric, Raoul Francis

“…Angiostrongylus cantonensis, commonly known as the rat lungworm, causes Eosinophilic meningitis in humans. Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of this parasite in rats in Haiti. …”
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Molecular detection of parasites and host preference in wild-caught Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Chiang Mai and Nakhon Si Thammarat Provinces, Thailand by Kyi Soe Baby, Kaewmee Saowalak, Mano Chonlada, Pattanawong Urassaya, Tipparawong Nopporn, Siriyasatien Padet, Gatherer Derek, Urbaniak Michael D., Bates Paul A., Jariyapan Narissara

“…Blood meal analysis revealed that Culicoides primarily fed on cattle (17/29, 58.6%), followed by chickens (10/29, 34.5%), and humans (2/29, 6.9%). Our findings confirmed the existence of several Culicoides species in Thailand, which might be potential vectors for transmission of haemosporidians (Leucocytozoon and Plasmodium). …”
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CNN-Based Object Recognition and Tracking System to Assist Visually Impaired People by Fahad Ashiq, Muhammad Asif, Maaz Bin Ahmad, Sadia Zafar, Khalid Masood, Toqeer Mahmood, Muhammad Tariq Mahmood, Ik Hyun Lee

“…In recent times, technology proved its presence in every domain, and innovative devices assist humans in their daily lives. In this work, a smart and intelligent system is designed for VIPs to assist mobility and ensure their safety. …”
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Depth-Oriented Gray Image for Unseen Pig Detection in Real Time by Jongwoong Seo, Seungwook Son, Seunghyun Yu, Hwapyeong Baek, Yongwha Chung

“…However, it is impractical for humans to manually monitor all pigsties in commercial-scale pig farms, highlighting the need for automated health monitoring systems. …”
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Comparative experimental anesthesia efficacy study of epidural injection at the sacrococcygeal space using ultrasound guidance versus blindness technique in Egyptian donkeys (Equus... by Mohamed A. Hamed, Hazem Hamouda, Mohammed Elmetwally, Foad Farrag, Mohamed Abdo Rizk, Mohamed M. A. Abumandour, Yamen Mohammed Hegazy, Alaa Samy

“…In the first group, we used ten cadaver donkeys that were humanely euthanized. In the second group, we used 10 live, healthy adult donkeys to assess the efficacy and time of analgesia onset for blind and ultrasound-guided epidural injections at the sacrococcygeal region. …”
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Exposure to perchlorate via drinking water from eight major water basins in China and its health risks across different age groups by Jia Lyu, Yongyan Chen, Lan Zhang, Xu Yan, Muyesaier Tudi

“…Considering the endocrine-disrupting properties of perchlorate, the possibility of perchlorate exposure to humans through drinking water has become a public health concern. …”
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Spatial Variability of Metals in Surface Water and Sediment in the Langat River and Geochemical Factors That Influence Their Water-Sediment Interactions by Wan Ying Lim, Ahmad Zaharin Aris, Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria

“…These results are important when making crucial decisions in determining potential hazardous levels of these metals toward humans.…”
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Novel candidate genes and genetic basis analysis of kernel starch content in tropical maize by Xiaoping Yang, Ranjan K. Shaw, Linzhuo Li, Fuyan Jiang, Xingming Fan

“…Abstract Background Starch is the most abundant carbohydrate in maize grains, serving as a primary energy source for both humans and animals, and playing a crucial role in various industrial applications. …”
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Modulation of the high concentration viscosity of IgG1 antibodies using clinically validated Fc mutations by Joel Heisler, Daniel Kovner, Saeed Izadi, Jonathan Zarzar, Paul J. Carter

“…Here, we studied the effect of a panel of common and clinically validated Fc mutations on the viscosity of two closely related humanized IgG1, κ antibodies, omalizumab (anti-IgE) and trastuzumab (anti-HER2). …”
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Antimicrobial Usage in Smallholder Poultry Production in Nigeria by Oladeji Bamidele, Tunde A. Amole, Oluwafikayo A. Oyewale, Olayinka O. Bamidele, Abdulmojeed Yakubu, Uduak E. Ogundu, Folasade O. Ajayi, Waheed A. Hassan

“…The indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in livestock production is of increasing concern due to the threat of antimicrobial resistance in both humans and animals. Much emphasis has been placed on intensively managed poultry production systems, which routinely use antimicrobials as against smallholder poultry production systems (SPPS). …”
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