Advancements in Nanotechnology for Enhanced Food Safety and Hygiene: Pathogen Detection, Smart Packaging, and Preservation Applications by Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Ammar B. Altemimi, Qausar Hamed AlKaisy, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Aryan Mahmood Faraj, Tablo Azad H.Slih, Rawaa H. Tlay, Tarek Gamal Mohamed Abd El-Maksoud, Franscesco Cacciola

“…Nanoparticle-based sensors have revolutionized the rapid identification of contaminants like Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, offering higher sensitivity and specificity compared to traditional methods. Smart packaging systems equipped with nanomaterials provide real-time contamination alerts and extend shelf life by enhancing barrier and antimicrobial properties. …”
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In-vitro effectiveness of aqueous extract of organic compost against Helminthosporium turcicum (cryptogamic disease pathogen of maize) by Daouda Kutnjem, Anne Ayo, Ecclèsiaste Marien Ambombo Onguene, Carole Christèle Egono Ndemé, Ndongo Bekolo, Tofel Haman Katamssadan, Asseng Charles Carnot

“…Sustainable agriculture requires the application of biofertilizers and biopesticides in farming systems. The aim of the study was to analyze in-vitro the effect of aqueous extracts from organic compost on the development of cryptogamic disease in maize plants for yield improvement. …”
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‘Will my fingerprint be enough?’: secondary school students struggle to purchase a healthy, tasty and sustainable meal on the UK free school meal allowance by Sundus Mahdi, Annie Connolly, Bob Doherty, Maria Bryant

“…Reasons included restrictions in what could be purchased due to costs, limitations in the use of allowances that restricted breaktime purchases leading to hunger, inadequate portion sizes, systemic barriers like hurried lunch breaks that encourage ‘grab and go’ options and broken water fountains that led students to purchase bottled drinks. …”
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A Novel Wild-Type <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> Strain Suitable for the Production of Functional Yoghurt and Ayran Products by Ioanna Prapa, Chrysoula Pavlatou, Vasiliki Kompoura, Anastasios Nikolaou, Electra Stylianopoulou, George Skavdis, Maria E. Grigoriou, Yiannis Kourkoutas

“…The strains were able to grow at low pH and high NaCl concentrations, conditions that prevail in food systems (cell counts ranged from 1.77 to 8.48 log CFU/mL after exposure to pH 3 and from 5.66 to 9.52 log CFU/mL after exposure to NaCl concentrations up to 8%). …”
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Interspecific Variations in Interplant Communication and Ecological Characteristics in Trees by Akira Yamawo, Tomika Hagiwara, Satomi Yoshida, Misuzu Ohno, Riku Nakajima, Yusuke Mori, Tamayo Hayashi, Hiroki Yamagishi, Kaori Shiojiri

“…ABSTRACT Plants evolve diverse communication systems in adapting to complex and variable environments. …”
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Diagnosis and presenting features of autoimmune hepatitis at a central referral hospital in South Africa by Y Maharaj, V G Naidoo

“…A diagnosis of a coexistent autoimmune disease was made in 22.5% of patients, with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) being the most common (12.5%). …”
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Solar Flare Forecasting Using Hybrid Neural Networks by Dan Xu, Pengchao Sun, Song Feng, Bo Liang, Wei Dai

“…Intense solar flares can severely threaten communication and navigation systems, oil pipelines, and power grids on Earth. …”
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Molecular Distributions and Abundances in the Binary-shaped Outflow of V Hya by Mark A. Siebert, Raghvendra Sahai, Samantha Scibelli, Anthony J. Remijan

“…To expand the sample of chemical inventories in interacting systems, we present a detailed spectroscopic case study of the binary C-rich asymptotic giant branch (AGB) star V Hya. …”
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Unveiling Genital Tuberculosis: India’s hidden Infertility Epidemic by Yashvanthan VR, Angeline Grace G, Sujitha P, Ilam Ilaval T, Hariharan S

“…Despite its prevalence, GTB remains a hidden epidemic due to limited awareness, diagnostic challenges, and systemic healthcare gaps. This narrative review explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and impact of GTB on infertility in India. …”
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APLASTIC SYNDROME IN A PREGNANT WOMAN ON THE BACKGROUND OF COVID-19: A CLINICAL CASE by Индира Венеровна Сахаутдинова, Ирина Борисовна Фаткуллина, Ирина Робинзоновна Рахматуллина, Игорь Сергеевич Засядкин, Анна Юрьевна Лазарева

“…Physiological changes are also known in other systems, for example, respiratory, digestive, urinary and cardiovascular, which suggest vulnerability to the influence of pathological agents and the formation of severe infection, which can lead to an increase in maternal morbidity and mortality. …”
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Complementary Non‐invasive Fish Monitoring Distinguishes Depth‐Dependent Fish Communities by Ewan Burns, Vijini Mallawaarachchi, Thomas M. Clarke, Belinda Martin, Joseph D. DiBattista, Jamie Hicks, Danny Brock, Elizabeth A. Dinsdale, Charlie Huveneers, Michael P. Doane

“…We used baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVS) and environmental DNA (eDNA) survey methods to assess fish communities across four offshore islands and seamount groups in Australia's eastern Great Australian Bight (GAB). …”
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Enhanced IoT-Based Face Mask Detection Framework Using Optimized Deep Learning Models: A Hybrid Approach With Adaptive Algorithms by Parul Dubey, Pushkar Dubey, Celestine Iwendi, Cresantus N. Biamba, Deepak Dasaratha Rao

“…Future work should focus on increasing difficulty in detections, broadening the application of this method to other health monitoring systems based on the Internet of Things, and ensuring that its robustness remains unaltered.…”
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Experience with the implementation of central venous catheters by medical oncologists in a non-surgical setting by Alfonso Revuelta, Luka Mihic, Alfredo Castillo, Axel Mariño, Lucía Mateos, Claudia Iglesias, Carmen Sáenz de Jubera, Cristina Fernández, David Rodríguez-Rubí, Paula Jiménez-Fonseca, José Pablo Berros, Emilio Esteban

“…From January 2015 to March 2019, five hundred port systems were implanted, with a median age of 62 years (range 18–81), male 286/female 214. …”
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Mixed Cutaneous Infection Caused by Leishmania and Dermatophytes: A Rare Coincidence or Immunological Fact by Amresh Kumar Singh, Ankur Kumar, Jayesh Pandey, Vivek Gaur, Pratima Tripathi, Indra Prasad Adhikari

“…The patient was advised for treatment on systemic antifungal therapy with antihistaminics and later with miltefosine. …”
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Investigating Metabolic Phenotypes for Sarcoidosis Diagnosis and Exploring Immunometabolic Profiles to Unravel Disease Mechanisms by Mohammad Mehdi Banoei, Abdulrazagh Hashemi Shahraki, Kayo Santos, Gregory Holt, Mehdi Mirsaeidi

“…<b>Background:</b> Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease affecting multiple organ systems and poses a diagnostic challenge due to its diverse clinical manifestations and absence of specific diagnostic tests. …”
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SACWOM: Synergistic Adaptive Congestion Window Optimization Mechanism for Self-Clocked Algorithm by Haider Dhia Zubaydi, Ahmed Samir Jagmagji, Sandor Molnar

“…Congestion Control (CC) is essential in networked systems, especially in environments with strict delay and throughput requirements. …”
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Liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry based analysis of persistent mobile organic compounds in aqueous samples: Method development and optimization by Kyriaki Anagnostopoulou, Vasileios Alampanos, Eleni Evgenidou, Dimitra A. Lambropoulou

“…Validated under European directives (2002/657/EC and SANTE 11,813/2017), the study offers a sensitive, reliable, and regulatory-compliant framework for PMOC monitoring in water systems. By addressing both scientific and regulatory demands, this work advances environmental analytical chemistry and strengthens efforts to protect water resources from emerging contaminants.…”
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The socioeconomic impact of kidney disease on African families: a scoping review by Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Nicholas Aderinto, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Komolafe Babajide Ayodeji, Adetola Emmanuel Babalola, Ifeanyichukwu Muogbo, Alabi Badrudeen Olalekan, Aarushi Venkatraman, Oluwaseun Oyewo

“…The scoping review emphasizes the need to establish proper health policies and support systems to alleviate the socioeconomic burdens of families affected by kidney diseases in Africa. …”
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Simulation Analysis of Energy Inputs Required by Agricultural Machines to Perform Field Operations by Francesco Paciolla, Katarzyna Łyp-Wrońska, Tommaso Quartarella, Simone Pascuzzi

“…Moreover, considering the operational efficiency of the systems, an analysis of the available mechanical work supplied by the fuel was conducted.…”
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The impact of the Lesotho health reform in the re-structuring of the village health workers program by Afom T. Andom, Hannah N. Gilbert, Courtney M. Yuen, Mapoho Mokoroane, Melino Ndayizigiye, Mpopo Tsoele, Masebeo Koto, Retsepile Tlali, Makena Ratsiu, Joia S. Mukherjee

“…Abstract Background Community Health Workers locally known as Village Health Workers (VHW) in Lesotho are key members of the primary health workforce, and has been playing a significant role in building primary health systems in many countries and they can fill significant gaps in human resources as low and middle income countries work towards universal health coverage in the era of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …”
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