The Detection of Pest Contaminants in Chocolate Using Visible-Near-Infrared Single-Pixel Imaging Technology by Hidemasa Taketoshi, Tetsuya Inagaki, Satoru Tsuchikawa, Te Ma

“…Currently, low-density organic foreign objects such as insects are extremely challenging to detect using conventional metal detectors and X-ray inspection systems. …”
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In vitro assessment of the nematicidal potential of Streptomyces violascens strain AS2 against root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne sp.) by Azlay Latifa, Oubassou Ez-Zahra, Berr Alexandre, Mayad El Hassan, Barakate Mustapha

“…The aqueous extract displayed remarkable efficacy, completely inhibiting egg hatching at a concentration of 600 μg/mL, with an LC50 of 168.38 μg/mL, and causing 99% immobility of second-stage juveniles (J2s) at 800 μg/mL within 72 h. Conversely, the organic extract exhibited a 29.3% hatching rate (LC50 of 849.26 μg/mL) and 79% immobility of J2s under comparable conditions. …”
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Neuromorphic Vision Data Coding: Classifying and Reviewing the Literature by Catarina Brites, Joao Ascenso

“…In this context, the main objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of NVDC solutions in the literature, guided by a novel classification taxonomy, which allows better organizing this emerging field. In this way, more solid conclusions can be drawn about the current NVDC status quo, thus allowing to better drive future research and standardization developments in this emerging technical area.…”
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Genomic Variability among Field Isolates and Laboratory-Adapted Strains of Leptospira borgpetersenii Serovar Hardjo by Alejandro Llanes, Carlos Mario Restrepo, Pablo Riesgo-Ferreiro, Sreekumari Rajeev

“…In addition, the bioinformatics methodology used in this study for variant calling can be useful to other groups working with nonmodel prokaryotic organisms such as Leptospira species.…”
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Genetic Evidence of Killer Whale Predation on White Sharks in Australia by Isabella M. M. Reeves, Andrew R. Weeks, Alison V. Towner, Rachael Impey, Jessica J. Fish, Zach S. R. Clark, Paul A. Butcher, Lauren Meyer, David M. Donnelly, Charlie Huveneers, Nicky Hudson, Adam D. Miller

“…Visual inspection of the carcass revealed that the liver, digestive, and reproductive organs were missing, and the presence of four distinctive bite wounds, one of which was characteristic of killer whale liver extraction as seen in South Africa. …”
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Soil-Landscape Modeling and Remote Sensing to Provide Spatial Representation of Soil Attributes for an Ethiopian Watershed by Nurhussen Mehammednur Seid, Birru Yitaferu, Kibebew Kibret, Feras Ziadat

“…Multiple linear regression models implemented within classified subwatersheds explained 6–85% of the variations in soil depth, texture, organic matter, bulk density, pH, total nitrogen, available phosphorous, and stone content. …”
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Helicobacter pylori Infection and Hepatobiliary Pathology by S. V. German, I. P. Bobrovnitsky

“…The presence of the bacterium was detected in many organs and tissues. Its relationship with the development of idiopathic iron-deficiency anemia, B12 deficiency anemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is proved. …”
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Multimodal Screening for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Systemic Scleroderma: Current Methods and Future Directions by Ioan Teodor Dragoi, Ciprian Rezus, Alexandra Maria Burlui, Ioana Bratoiu, Elena Rezus

“…Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an immuno-inflammatory rheumatic disease that can affect both the skin and internal organs through fibrosis. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is one of the most severe secondary complications. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of proteomic and biochemical responses of Daphnia magna to short-term exposure to polystyrene microplastic particles by Young Sang Kwon, Chang-Beom Park, Seung-Min Lee, Jin-Woo Park, Yeong-Jin Kim, Jong-Hwan Kim, Jong-Su Seo

“…Microplastic (MP) represent a pervasive and escalating threat to aquatic ecosystems, impacting organisms from cellular to population levels. To investigate the immediate molecular impacts of MP exposure, we exposed Daphnia magna, a keystone species in freshwater ecosystems, to polystyrene microplastic particles (5 μm, 5 μg/L) for 48 h. …”
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Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage from Uterine Atony: A Multicentric Study by Carlos Montufar-Rueda, Laritza Rodriguez, José Douglas Jarquin, Alejandra Barboza, Maura Carolina Bustillo, Flor Marin, Guillermo Ortiz, Francisco Estrada

“…In all patients with severe hemorrhage and subsequent hypovolemic shock, the most important therapy is intravascular volume resuscitation, to reduce the possibility of target organ damage and death. Similarly, the current proposals of transfusion therapy in severe or massive hemorrhage point to early transfusion of blood products and use of fresh frozen plasma, in addition to packed red blood cells, to prevent maternal deaths.…”
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Influence of Exposure to Benzo[a]pyrene on Mice Testicular Germ Cells during Spermatogenesis by Hueiwang Anna Jeng, Silvina M. Bocca

“…Germ cells, including spermatogonia, spermatocytes, pachytene spermatocytes, and round spermatids, were recovered from testes of mice exposed to B[a]P, while mature spermatozoa were isolated from vas deferens. Reproductive organs were collected and weighed. Apoptotic response of germ cells and mature spermatozoa were qualified using the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated deoxy-UTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay. …”
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Which Agroforestry Practice Is Beneficial? A Comparative Assessment of the Traditional and the Improved Agroforestry Techniques in the Midhills of Nepal by Deepa Paudel, Krishna Raj Tiwari, Nani Raut, Bishal K. Sitaula, Suman Bhattarai, Yajna Prasad Timilsina, Shivaraj Thapa

“…We carried out a study in six villages of three districts, interviewed 210 farmers adopting each practice, organized six focus group discussions, and interacted with 24 key informants to compare agroforestry practices from income generation and forest conservation perspectives. …”
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Identification of hydrochemical processes and assessment of groundwater quality: a case study of the intergranular aquifer in Dili City, Timor-Leste by Marçal Ximenes, João A. M. S. Pratas, José M. M. De Azevedo, Fernando. P. O. O. Figueiredo, Mattew Currell

“…The Gibbs diagram shows the main geochemical processes are rock-water interactions, especially silicate and carbonate weathering. Organic matter and human activities also play a role. …”
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Preparation and In Vitro/In Vivo Evaluation of Vinpocetine Elementary Osmotic Pump System by Meiying Ning, Yue Zhou, Guojun Chen, Xingguo Mei

“…A method for the preparation of VIN elementary osmotic pump tablet was obtained by adding organic acid additives to increase VIN solubility. …”
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Alteration of Loperamide-Induced Prostate Relaxation in High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats by Sheng-Lung Hsu, Hsien-Hui Chung, I-Hung Chen, Yat-Ching Tong

“…Isolated prostate strips were hung in organ bath and precontracted with 1 μmol/L phenylephrine or 50 mmol/L KCl. …”
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Spatially mapping the tumour immune microenvironments of non-small cell lung cancer by Lysanne Desharnais, Mark Sorin, Morteza Rezanejad, Bridget Liu, Elham Karimi, Aline Atallah, Anikka M. Swaby, Miranda W. Yu, Samuel Doré, Saskia Hartner, Benoit Fiset, Yuhong Wei, Baharak Kadang, Roni Rayes, Philippe Joubert, Sophie Camilleri-Broët, Pierre-Olivier Fiset, Daniela F. Quail, Jonathan D. Spicer, Logan A. Walsh

“…By analyzing interactions and broader cellular networks, we interrogate the tumour microenvironment to understand how immune cells are spatially organized in clinically matched adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma subsets. …”
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Optimization of process conditions for drying of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) by Elijah George Ikrang, Kingsley Charles Umani

“…Drying is applied to lower the moisture content of fish to a level that can prevent the growth of mould and infestation of micro-organism and thus minimizes microbial degradation. …”
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Influence of Relative Humidity and Aging on Morphology and Chemical Composition on Biomass Burning Particle by Titinan Utavong, Thunyapat Thongyen, Surat Bualert, Parkpoom Choomanee, Saranarat Kongkeaw, Tanawan Rattanapotanan, Jitlada Phupijit, Suteekan Maneejantra, Nitchakarn Changplaiy

“…The FPM was measured using a scanning mobility particle sizer and the particle mass was collected for morphological (transmission electron microscopy) and chemical (organic and elemental carbon, and water-soluble ions) analyses during 3, 6, and 9 h of aging. …”
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Immune-endocrine crossroads: the impact of nuclear receptors in Tuberculosis and Chagas disease by Ana R. Pérez, Ana R. Pérez, Oscar A. Bottasso, Oscar A. Bottasso, Oscar A. Bottasso, Natalia E. Santucci, Natalia E. Santucci

“…Evidence indicates that in infectious diseases, cancer, and autoimmunity, NRs modulate immune and endocrine responses, altering the transcriptional profile of cells and organs and influencing disease progression. Chronic infectious diseases, characterized by pathogen persistence, are particularly notable for an exaggerated inflammatory process. …”
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UPL-SLAM: Unconstrained RGB-D SLAM With Accurate Point-Line Features for Visual Perception by Xianshuai Sun, Yuming Zhao, Yabiao Wang, Zhigang Li, Zhen He, Xiaohui Wang

“…Additionally, the point features are organized into a lattice structure and utilized to construct a global pointcloud map in a dedicated thread, aiming to enhance the semantic comprehension of environmental information. …”
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