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Infectious Diseases
Christina S. Helm, Christiane Weingart, Sabrina Ramuenke, Ingo Schaefer, Elisabeth Mueller, Georg von Samson-Himmelstjerna, Barbara Kohn, Juergen Kruecken
Summary: Since 2015, there has been an increase in autochthonous canine babesiosis cases caused by Babesia canis in the Berlin/Brandenburg area in Germany. Genetic analysis revealed high parasite variability and potential multiple origins for the infections.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
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Virology
Felicitas Bergmann, Dagmar S. Trachsel, Sabita D. Stoeckle, Joke Bernis Sierra, Stephan Luebke, Martin H. Groschup, Heidrun Gehlen, Ute Ziegler
Summary: After the introduction of West Nile virus (WNV) in eastern Germany in 2018, increasing infections have been observed in birds, equines, and humans over time, but the spread of WNV in western Germany is still unclear. A screening of equine sera from both eastern and western parts of Germany between 2018 and 2020 revealed WNV-specific antibodies in horses from the eastern part, indicating the establishment of WNV circulation in this region, whereas no WNV-specific antibodies were found in horses from the western part. The results highlight the difficulty of diagnosing WNV infection in horses based solely on clinical signs.
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Veterinary Sciences
Laura Juergenschellert, Juergen Kruecken, Eric Bousquet, Juergen Bartz, Nina Heyer, Martin K. Nielsen, Georg von Samson-Himmelstjerna
Summary: The prevalence of strongylid nematode infection in horses, particularly Strongylus vulgaris, was investigated in Berlin/Brandenburg, Germany. The study found a high prevalence of strongylid nematodes in horses, with S. vulgaris being the most pathogenic. Age and access to pasture were identified as risk factors for egg shedding and infection.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenlei Xu, Yaolin Xu, Thorsten Schultz, Yan Lu, Norbert Koch, Nicola Pinna
Summary: The study presents a facile strategy to improve the performance of lithium-ion battery anode materials by preparing mesoporous Nb2O5@TiO2 core-shell structures. The synergistic effect of mesoporous and heterostructures enhances Li+ diffusion rate and electronic conductivity, while the TiO2 coating layer maintains the structural integrity and improves cycling stability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Ingo Mrosewski, Tobias Daehn, Joerg Hehde, Elena Kalinowski, Ilona Lindner, Thea Marie Meyer, Michael Olschinsky-Szermer, Jana Pahl, Monika Puls, Kristin Sachse, Rafael Switkowski
Summary: Establishing population-specific hematology reference intervals via data mining can provide better laboratory services for local pediatric populations.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Naim R. Darghouth, Eric O'Shaughnessy, Sydney Forrester, Galen Barbose
Summary: The research reveals the inequity in residential rooftop solar adoption in the US, with some areas showing less inequality. Certain factors such as demographic characteristics, solar system attributes, market characteristics, racial diversity, and education levels play a significant role in determining more equitable solar adoption. Additionally, the study suggests that solar adoption may become more equitable as solar prices decrease and specific types of installers serve census tracts.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Economics
Jessica L. Hogan, Charles R. Warren, Michael Simpson, Darren McCauley
Summary: Community ownership of wind energy has been found to increase acceptance, but the reasons for this are poorly understood. This study compared different communities' attitudes towards local onshore wind energy projects and identified the characteristics of ownership which are conducive to community acceptance. The results indicate that a co-operative can achieve similar acceptance and energy justice as a fully community-owned project.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Martin Unger, Tobia Lakes
Summary: This study aims to identify and map land use conflicts, synergies, and potential areas for synergy in the federal state of Brandenburg, Germany. Through a combination of methods such as statistical data analysis, online surveys with farmers, document analysis, and GIS-based spatial analysis, we have found that the use of agricultural land for renewable energy production and environmental protection is the most significant land use interest leading to conflicts. We demonstrate that land use synergies can contribute significantly to achieving environmental and climate protection goals, as well as sustainable development.
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Geography
Benedikt Walker
Summary: This article presents a conceptual framework for understanding how subnational territories shape energy transitions and vice versa. The territorial perspective offers critical insights for research into the (urban) materiality of renewables, energy landscapes, and uneven development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF URBAN AND REGIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yonghao Yao, Lu Wang, Yuanpeng Zhang, Jue Liu, Chuanrui Huo, Hui Liu, Jun Chen
Summary: Relaxor ferroelectrics exhibit nanoscale structural heterogeneity and superior electrical properties. However, the complex local structures in lead-free counterparts are not well understood, hindering the understanding of the relationship between structure and properties. In this study, the temperature-dependent local structures of tetragonal BaTiO3-(Bi0.5Li0.5)TiO3 relaxor were investigated using neutron total scattering, revealing significant tetragonal distortion and nanoscale Li-Bi clusters. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the role of local chemical heterogeneity in relaxor behavior and provide a structural foundation for designing relaxor materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Ingo Mrosewski, Tobias Daehn, Joerg Hehde, Elena Kalinowski, Ilona Lindner, Thea Maria Meyer, Michael Olschinsky-Szermer, Jana Pahl, Monika Puls, Kristin Sachse, Rafael Switkowski
Summary: We established population-specific reference intervals for automated white blood cell differentials using data mining and non-parametric percentile method.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2023)
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Microbiology
Benjamin Reichelt, Vanessa Szott, Lennard Epping, Torsten Semmler, Roswitha Merle, Uwe Roesler, Anika Friese
Summary: This study investigated the transmission pathways of Campylobacter contamination in and around broiler houses and found potential risks from both internal and external sources.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Economics
Kelvin Say, Zsuzsanna Csereklyei, Felix Gabriel Brown, Changlong Wang
Summary: We conducted a study on the economic, climate, and electricity market implications of transitioning public bus fleets to electric vehicles in the Melbourne Metropolitan region. Using a novel fleet-level analysis, we compared the total cost of ownership (TCO) over 12 years between battery electric vehicle (BEV) and diesel bus fleets under a tariff-based least-cost depot charging scheme. We also evaluated the impact on electricity demand and carbon emissions from 2022 to 2039. Our findings indicate that although the upfront costs of BEV bus fleets are higher, they are more cost-effective in the long run, considering the assumptions on diesel prices. Additionally, we found that achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from BEV buses compared to diesel requires a substantial decrease in night-time grid emissions.
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Parasitology
Mandy Herzig, Pavlo Maksimov, Christoph Staubach, Thomas Romig, Jenny Knapp, Bruno Gottstein, Franz J. Conraths
Summary: The study on the diversity and distribution of E. multilocularis genotypes in foxes from Brandenburg, Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia revealed mixed infections with different genotypes, confirming the presence of the European haplotype. Spatial clustering was identified in Brandenburg, providing insights into the distribution and spread of the infection in wildlife in relatively small endemic areas.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Judith Gonzalez-Arias, Francisco M. Baena-Moreno, Miriam Gonzalez-Castano, Harvey Arellano-Garcia, Eric Lichtfouse, Zhien Zhang
Summary: An economic analysis of upgrading biogas to biomethane in the Brandenburg region of Germany reveals that medium and large plants are profitable, while the smallest plants require further economic efforts or subsidies to reach profitability. Political actions such as green policies and subsidies are crucial to implementing green energy initiatives.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)