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Microbiology
Aurelio Ciancio
Summary: A novel Gram-negative pathogenic bacterium (BN) was discovered in second-stage juveniles (J2) of root-knot nematodes, showing a peculiar rod morphology and the capability to cause lethal disease by proliferating inside the host body. The bacterium appears fastidious and infection occurs through passive adhesion of cells dispersed in soil.
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Thermodynamics
Ahmed Fathy, Dalia Yousri, Turki Alanazi, Hegazy Rezk
Summary: This paper proposes an energy management strategy based on the parasitism-predation algorithm for hybrid renewable energy sources to supply aircraft in emergency situations. The strategy aims to minimize hydrogen consumption and improve aircraft power durability, showing superior efficiency and minimum hydrogen consumption in experimental results.
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Parasitology
Jose Infante, Maira Riquelme, Natalia Huerta, Sofia Oettinger, Fernando Fredes, Javier A. Simonetti, Andre Rubio
Summary: The conversion of native forest to forestry plantations, particularly monocultures of Monterey pine, can influence the transmission of Giardia spp. among rodents. Seasonal variation plays a key role in the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. Our findings suggest that land use can have idiosyncratic effects on parasite infections, with implications for health management in land use planning.
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Agronomy
Kanlayanee Wiangwiset, Abil Dermail, Narumol Piwpuan, Patcharin Songsri, Nakorn Jongrungklang
Summary: Interspecific hybridization and backcrossing between commercial and wild canes can transfer favorable alleles responsible for drought tolerance. This study evaluated the leaf anatomy of BC1 individuals and classified them based on heterosis values. Some clones in the BC1 population showed promising traits for stalk weight and leaf anatomy.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ammar H. Elsheikh, Mohamed Abd Elaziz, B. Ramesh, Mohamed Egiza, Mohammed A. A. Al-qaness
Summary: This study conducted experimental investigations and artificial intelligent modeling on the drilling process of non-laminated glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (GFREC), developing an advanced model with optimized variables that outperformed other models in accuracy and precision. The developed model successfully captured the drilling process under different cooling conditions, showcasing high performance in terms of determination coefficient and error measurement.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Cong Wu, Jiaxuan Li, Wenjin Liu, Yuzhe He, Samad Nourmohammadi
Summary: This study presents a novel hybrid approach for short-term power demand prediction, using Elman neural network (ELM) and adaptive network-based fuzzy inference system (ANFIS). The hybrid approach outperforms conventional individual methods by eliminating their drawbacks while retaining their advantages, especially in handling non-linear data. The proposed approach is determined using an enhanced bioinspired algorithm, called the improved parasitism-predation algorithm, achieving better accuracy. Simulation results demonstrate the superiority of this approach over other state-of-the-art approaches, including independent ELM and ANFIS.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Naofumi Yoshida, Tomoya Yamashita, Tatsunori Osone, Tetsuya Hosooka, Masakazu Shinohara, Seiichi Kitahama, Kengo Sasaki, Daisuke Sasaki, Takeshi Yoneshiro, Tomohiro Suzuki, Takuo Emoto, Yoshihiro Saito, Genki Ozawa, Yushi Hirota, Yasuyuki Kitaura, Yoshiharu Shimomura, Yuko Okamatsu-Ogura, Masayuki Saito, Akihiko Kondo, Shingo Kajimura, Takeshi Inagaki, Wataru Ogawa, Takuji Yamada, Ken-ichi Hirata
Summary: The gut microbiome plays a key role in regulating obesity, with BCAA metabolism in brown adipose tissue (BAT) being a potential target for addressing obesity. Modulating BCAA catabolism in BAT through pharmacological interventions and gut microbiota manipulation could offer therapeutic strategies against obesity.
Review
Plant Sciences
Somasundaram Jayaraman, A. K. Naorem, Rattan Lal, Ram C. Dalal, N. K. Sinha, A. K. Patra, S. K. Chaudhari
Summary: This article discusses the impact of intensive farming practices on soil health and land degradation, introduces disease-suppressive soils and their diverse microbial resistance to soil-borne diseases. It also points out that soil abiotic factors play an important role in disease suppression.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Antonio Domenech-Sanchez, Elena Laso, Sebastian Alberti
Summary: Legionella contamination rates in hotels in the Canary Islands, Spain were investigated and found to be relatively low. The bacteria were predominantly found in the cold and hot water distribution systems, with the infection rate in the cold water system being related to free chlorine levels and in the hot water system being related to temperature. The annual distribution showed a peak in Legionella infection in June, followed by the winter months.
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Gustaw M. Szafraniec, Piotr Szeleszczuk, Beata Dolka
Summary: Lameness or leg weakness is a major problem in meat-type poultry production, with multifactorial causes making diagnosis and treatment difficult. Staphylococcus bacteria are common causes of bone infections in poultry, and alternative prevention methods should be considered due to the ineffectiveness of antimicrobial treatment.
VETERINARY QUARTERLY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Takuya Kotani, Masaki Ikemoto, Shogo Matsuda, Ryota Masutani, Tohru Takeuchi
Summary: In this study, it was found that the hybrid protein hMIKO-1 can suppress the abnormal activation of macrophages, reduce lung fibrosis in mice, and decrease the expression of related inflammation factors, indicating its potential as a therapeutic candidate for ILD treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Juha Taavela, Kalle Kurppa, Tuija Jaaskelainen, Niina E. Kaartinen, Harri Rissanen, Heini Huhtala, Markku Maki, Katri Kaukinen
Summary: The prevalence of coeliac disease in Finland has been increasing over the years, with positive TGA without EmA, TGA values in the upper normal range, and pre-existing autoimmune diseases as predictors of developing the disease.
ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Katharina Weiss, Wolfgang A. Schmidt, Andreas Krause, Valentin S. Schaefer
Summary: Patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases often receive abdominal ultrasound examinations to screen for organ involvement. This study retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 1092 SARD patients who had undergone abdominal ultrasounds between 2006 and 2015. The most frequent ultrasound findings were hepatic steatosis, splenomegaly, pancreatic lipomatosis, and aortic sclerosis. There was an association between therapy escalation and the findings of hepatomegaly and pleural effusion.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Parasitology
Andernice dos Santos Zanetti, Antonio Francisco Malheiros, Tatiane Amorim de Matos, Carolina dos Santos, Paula Franciene Battaglini, Luciana Melhoranca Moreira, Larissa Maria Scalon Lemos, Solange Kimie Ikeda Castrillon, Denise da Costa Boamorte Cortela, Eliane Ignotti, Omar Ariel Espinosa
Summary: The prevalence of Entamoeba spp. in the Brazilian population was 22%, reaching as high as 50% in certain regions. Among animals, unidentified Entamoeba species had the highest prevalence.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Aya Attia Koraney Zarea, Maria Tempesta, Amienwanlen Eugene Odigie, Daniela Mrenoshki, Angela Fanelli, Vito Martella, Nicola Decaro, Grazia Greco
Summary: This comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the global impact of Bartonella species on pet health. The study found a global prevalence of 15.3% in cats and 3.6% in dogs. Factors such as age, lifestyle, and ectoparasite infestation were associated with higher Bartonella spp. prevalence in cats. Dogs were found to be infected by different subtypes of Bartonella species. The study provides valuable information for implementing preventive and control measures against Bartonella spp. in cat and dog populations.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2023)