Identification of phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry

Abstract Background Phlebotomine sand flies are incriminated in the transmission of several human and veterinary pathogens.To elucidate their role as vectors, proper species identification is crucial.Since traditional morphological determination is based on minute and often dubious characteristics on their head and genitalia, which require certain

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Physical Properties of Modified Polyphenylene Oxide as a Composite Material for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stack Enclosure Suitable for Injection Molding

There is an increasing need for securing development technology for suitable materials to obtain more productive and lightweight automobile parts, including hydrogen fuel cell stack enclosures.Due to the poor moldability of Poly-Phenylene Oxide (PPO), which excels in terms of mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, studies are being activel

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The association between mortality due to COVID-19 and coagulative parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis study

Abstract Aims and objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis study evaluated the association between mortality due to COVID-19 and coagulative factors.Methods A systematic search was conducted on electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, and the Web of Science Cold/Hot Compress from the beginning of the pandemic until October 2024 to

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