Exploring Conditions for Designing Citizen Observatories in Sri Lanka: The Case of Air Quality in Rural Areas by Chaminda Rathnayake, Somya Joshi, Teresa Cerratto-Pargman

“…Our findings indicate that most often, the citizen science practices identified and discussed by the literature on COs and human-computer interaction are at odds with rural communities’ priorities and sensing praxis in countries such as Sri Lanka. …”
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Weak genetic divergence and signals of adaptation obscured by high gene flow in an economically important aquaculture species by Bernarda Calla, Jingwei Song, Neil Thompson

“…Individuals from populations that were separated both geographically and temporally did not show detectable genetic differences, illustrating the consequences of human intervention in the form translocation of animals between farms, hatcheries and natural settings. …”
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Developing non-aqueous slurry for CO2 capture by Sahar Foorginezhad, Xiaoyan Ji

“…The urgency of mitigating CO2 emissions has become increasingly critical due to their detrimental effects on environmental sustainability and human health. Among emerging solutions, deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have garnered attention for their high CO2 capture capacities. …”
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The Microbial Activity in PM2.5 in Indoor Air: As an Index of Air Quality Level by Hanlin Chen, Rui Du, Weishan Ren, Sujian Zhang, Pengrui Du, Yongtao Zhang

“…Abstract Bioaerosols are a major source of pollution in indoor environments, where people spend approximately 90% of their time, and the microorganisms adhered to PM2.5 adversely affect human health. However, most research has focused on the concentration of these aerosols and the factors that influence it rather than the correlation between microbial activity and air quality. …”
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Responsible governance of genomics data and biospecimens in the context of broad consent: experiences of a pioneering access committee in Africa by Kobus Herbst, R Kerr, Daima Bukini, Ahmed Rebai, Akin Abayomi, P Andanda, J Mabuka, R Wamuyu, C Dandara

“…The experience we describe in this paper is of an access governance framework established under the Human, Heredity, and Health in Africa (H3A) consortium, given the task of managing wider access to the data and biospecimen resources collected via its various projects. …”
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Costa cantábrica (Santillana del Mar, España) (2019) by Alberto Cabrerizo

“…The sea beats strongly against the coastal relief made of dipped strata and erodes the coast, making vertical forms. Human activity has resulted in buildings either on the upper clear part for observation and surveillance, or protected by the direction and power of the strata, a space for shelter and religious activity. …”
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GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial and antiulcer evaluations of ginger-infused virgin coconut oil by Ibeabuchi Jude Ali, Okorie Ndidiamaka H, Adonu Cyril C, Omeh Romanus C, Obidiegwu Onyeka C, Okonkwo Raymond M, Okafor Judith O, Okoye Festus BC

“… Medicinal herb-infused oil is utilized in folkloric medicine due to its efficacy in ameliorating various diseases of humans; even with this evidence, most herbs are still underutilized and poorly investigated. …”
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Experimental study of mortar incorporating nano-magnetite on engineering performance and radiation shielding by Kunchariyakun Kittipong, Sinyoung Suthatip, MacKenzie Kenneth J. D., Pungkun Vithit, Raknarong Pakkamai, Teh Musofpar, Jekabaso Afham, Sittichan Narumol

“…These results indicate that the addition of nano-Fe3O4 to radiation-shielding mortar can potentially attenuate gamma rays rather than neutrons and lead to the development of materials for shielding radiation from radioactive storage facilities, thereby reducing the impact of this hazardous waste on humans and the environment.…”
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Molecular techniques for cancer diagnostics by Vimal Kishor Singh, Ramesh Chandra

“…Recent advancements in describing genetic alterations in human cancers are a tempting reason for scientists to develop more effective, personalized therapies as the next level of cancer treatment. …”
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Anthelmintic activity of 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione-based metallodrugs by Maria E. Cirino, Thainá R. Teixeira, Alessandro M. H. Silva, Ana C. C. Borges, Lucas Fukui-Silva, Luis G. Wagner, Christiane Fernandes, Malachy McCann, André L. S. Santos, Josué de Moraes

“…This study investigates the potential antiparasitic activity of 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione (phendione) and its metal complexes, [Cu(phendione)3](ClO4)2.8H2O and [Ag(phendione)2](ClO4), against Schistosoma mansoni, the causative agent of intestinal schistosomiasis, and Angiostrongylus cantonensis, responsible for eosinophilic meningitis in humans. Additionally, the compounds were tested on Caenorhabditis elegans, a model organism for drug discovery. …”
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Pancasila in the Context of Indonesian Legal Reform: A Critical Evaluation and International Debate by Elfrida Herawati Siregar, Cahyo Budi Utomo, Muh Sholeh

“…Through a doctrinal and socio-legal analysis, the study examines the compatibility of Pancasila with contemporary global legal norms, including human rights, environmental law, and economic governance. …”
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Alpha-defensins increase NTHi binding but not engulfment by the macrophages enhancing airway inflammation in Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency by Jungnam Lee, Naweed Mohammad, Kyudong Han, Kyudong Han, Tammy Flagg-Dowie, Maria Magallon, Mark L. Brantly, Karina A. Serban, Karina A. Serban

“…IgG-mediated phagocytosis and NTHi adherence, engulfment and phagocytosis were measured in human alveolar macrophages and monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM) isolated from patients with AATD and from healthy individuals. …”
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A New Diagnosing Method for Psoriasis From Exhaled Breath by Bilge Han Tozlu, Omer Faruk Akmese, Cemaleddin Simsek, Engin Senel

“…It has become a popular approach for physicians as a support system, as it classifies biological data collected without human intervention in various ways with machine learning methods. …”
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Impact of Soil Erosion on Agricultural Production in Muramba Sub - County Kisoro District. by Ndagijimana ,Vallence

“…The findings reveal that the incidence of soil erosion in the Sub-County is rampant and both human-induced and natural factors are responsible for soil erosion in the sub-county. …”
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Effect of Small and Medium Enterprises on Growth of Business in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kabale Central Market. by Atukunzire, Pross

“…Solutions proposed to address these challenges included enhancing the development of the financial sector, expanding and diversifying market opportunities, promoting good governance practices, and investing in human and cultural capital development. In conclusion, the study underscored the importance of government initiatives to support and enhance the growth of Small Scale Businesses (SSBs) for the overall economic development of the nation.…”
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Progressive Efforts in the Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Uganda. by Turyasingura, Benson, Akatwijuka, Rogers, Tumwesigye, Wycliffe, Ayiga, Natal, Ruhiiga, Tabukeli Musigi, Banerjee, Abhishek, Benzougagh, Brahim, Frolov, Denis

“…Worldwide, water is essential in creating the environment and human life. Uganda’s Vision 2040 promises general use and safe access to drinking water for all Ugandans. …”
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Determining the Water Quality from Selected Underground Water Springs and Other Selected Sources of Water Around Kabale Municipality. by Kemigisha, Angella

“…This study aimed at helping residents within the sampled sites to identify which of the water is suitable for human consumption. This involved the determination of the physicochemical parameters (pH, chloride ion concentration, and total hardness) of water obtained from the selected domestic water sources by quantitative analysis which involved titration except for water pH which was determined using a pH meter at the location. …”
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Critical Role and Place of the Church as a Response to Environmental Crisis. by Rugyendo, Medard

“…However, the environment continues to be badly damaged and threatened by human activities. And, despite the attempts by various local and international organizations, state and other agencies to protect the environment (Sowunmi, 1994), the scriptural contribution has often been overlooked and at the same time, many Christians have become insensitive about it as far as responding to the environmental crisis is concerned. …”
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Production of Sweet-Potato Based Indigenous Micro-Organisms (IMO) for Sustainable Agriculture. by Kobusinguzi, Anociata

“…However, these chemical inputs pose significant risks to the environment, human health, and the sustainability of agricultural systems, which are issues that cannot be overlooked. …”
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Role of Wildlife Conservation on Socio-Economic Development of Households: A Case Study of Muramba Sub-County Kisoro District. by Turinayo, John

“…However, challenges such as human-wildlife conflicts, inadequate community involvement, and limited access to conservation benefits were identified. …”
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