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Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Insect Science

The study of insects and their interactions with humans, plants, and ecosystems, including entomology, pest management, pollinator biology, insect physiology, behavior, systematics, and their roles in agriculture and disease transmission

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Organic colony management practices are profitable for backyard beekeepers

This study compared three honeybee management systems (chemical-free, conventional, and organic) on small stationary operations over three years. Organic and conventional management were profitable due to higher colony survival, leading to increased honey production and sales of bee splits, while chemical-free operations resulted in losses due to low survival.

Neanderthals, hypercarnivores, and maggots: Insights from stable nitrogen isotopes

This study proposes that the high nitrogen isotope ratios found in Neanderthal remains might be due to consumption of maggots found in stored animal foods, rather than just meat from large mammals. Using experimentally decomposed human tissue, the researchers show that fly larvae feeding on decomposing tissue have significantly higher nitrogen isotope values than the tissue itself, suggesting that even small amounts of maggots in the diet could significantly elevate nitrogen isotope ratios.

Improving insect conservation management through insect monitoring and stakeholder involvement

Insect richness and biomass are strongly correlated and negatively influenced by agricultural factors like pesticides and land use. Stakeholder involvement is crucial for insect conservation, highlighting the need for more data, flexible policies, and open dialogue to balance agricultural needs with conservation goals.

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s10531-022-02519-1.pdf

Jul 14, 05:14 PM

Multigroup analysis using SmartPLS: step-by-step guidelines for business research

This editorial provides a step-by-step guide for conducting Multigroup Analysis (MGA) using SmartPLS 3.3.2, including measurement invariance testing with the MICOM procedure. It aims to help researchers understand and apply MGA to examine heterogeneity effects in business research.

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Jul 14, 10:47 AM

A Novel Bilayer Wound Dressing Composed of a Dense Polyurethane/Propolis Membrane and a Biodegradable Polycaprolactone/Gelatin Nanofibrous Scaffold

A novel bilayer wound dressing combining a polyurethane/propolis membrane and a polycaprolactone/gelatin nanofibrous scaffold showed significant antibacterial activity and promoted wound healing in rats. The dressing accelerated wound closure and collagen deposition compared to controls, suggesting its potential for biomedical applications.

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s41598-020-59931-2.pdf

Jul 14, 10:47 AM

Biosynthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles using Brazilian red propolis and evaluation of its antimicrobial and anticancer activities

Gold nanoparticles biosynthesized using Brazilian red propolis extract and its fractions exhibit significant antimicrobial activity against various bacterial and fungal strains, as well as cytotoxic activity against bladder and prostate cancer cells. The study highlights the potential of this green method for producing nanoparticles with promising therapeutic applications.

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s41598-021-81281-w.pdf

Jul 14, 10:47 AM

Mechanism and consequences for avoidance of superparasitism in the solitary parasitoid Cotesia vestalis

The parasitoid wasp Cotesia vestalis can sometimes lay multiple eggs in a single host (superparasitism), particularly when encountering fresh hosts. While this doesn't always harm the wasp's offspring, it can reduce survival rates if the second egg is laid too long after the first.

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s41598-020-67050-1.pdf

Jul 14, 10:47 AM