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NO BUG: biobased mosquitoes repellent textiles [PDF]

, 2011
This research work is part of the FP7 No-Bug project (Novel release system and biobased utilities for insect repellent textiles). The main interest of the project is personal protective textiles against insects (mosquitoes) for application not only in ...
Ciera, Lucy Wanjiru, De Clerck, Karen, Nierstrasz, Vincent, Van Langenhove, Lieva   +3 more
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Contact and Spatial Repellency of Natural and Synthetic Repellents Toward Dermestes maculatus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) Beetle Larvae

Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Dermestes maculatus, commonly known as the hide beetle, is a species of dermestid beetle notorious for its destructive behavior, making it a threat to wool fabrics, leather, and other animal‐based materials often found in museum collections. The use of chemical insecticides requires that the individual get in contact with the treated substrate, with ...
Luisa Pereyra, Federico Galassi, Paola Gonzalez-Audino, Hector Masuh, Vahid Mahdavi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A crossover study to evaluate the diversion of malaria vectors in a community with incomplete coverage of spatial repellents in the Kilombero Valley, Tanzania [PDF]

, 2016
Malaria elimination is unlikely to occur if vector control efforts focus entirely on transmission occurring indoors without addressing vectors that bite outdoors and outside sleeping hours.
Kreppel, Katharina, Lobo, Neil F., Maia, Marta Ferreira, Mayagaya, Valeriana, Mbeyela, Edgar, Moore, Sarah Jane, Roman, Deogratius, Ross, Amanda   +7 more
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Assessing the Genotoxic Effects of Emerging Organic Contaminants in Water Systems: Current Trends and Future Directions

Scientifica, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) represent a growing concern for global water security due to their persistence, bioactivity, and potential to induce genotoxic effects in aquatic organisms and humans. This review critically examines the current state of genotoxicity assessment for EOCs by integrating established testing frameworks with advanced ...
Md Sanowar Hossain, Monoara Akter Lima, Mohtasim Fowad Jamee, Tasfiah Jahan, Pakorn Ditthakit, Mohd. Saifur Rahman, Shuvashish Chanda, Md. Sadman Omit, Chiara Bordin, Md Abdullah Al Mamun Hridoy, Mauricio A. Trujillo-Roldán   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inhibitory Effect of Curcuma xanthorrhiza Extract Against SARS‐CoV‐2 D614G Virus‐Like Particle (VLP): Implications for COVID‐19 Therapy Development

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Curcuma xanthorrhiza, a commonly used Indonesian medicinal plant, has been widely utilized in traditional remedies, yet its antiviral potential against SARS‐CoV‐2 remains poorly defined. The current study was aimed at investigating the effect of C. xanthorrhiza ethanol extract on inhibiting viral entry through in silico and in vitro studies. The active
Miftahul Mushlih, Marlita Bemova, Hagar Ali Marzouk, Kavana Hafil Kusuma, Ilmiana Nurur Rohmah, Nur Fitriana, Alex Prima, Yuyun Ika Christina, Dinia Rizqi Dwijayanti, Dewi Mustikaningtyas, Nashi Widodo, Muhammad Sasmito Djati, Sri Widyarti, Muhaimin Rifa’i, Morteza Tayebi   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic Estimation of Load-Side Virtual Inertia with High Power Density Support of EDLC Supercapacitors

Batteries
The increasing penetration of renewable energy has led to a decrease in system inertia, challenging grid stability and frequency regulation. This paper presents a dynamic estimation framework for load-side virtual inertia, supported with high-power ...
Adrián Criollo, Dario Benavides, Danny Ochoa-Correa, Paul Arévalo-Cordero, Luis I. Minchala-Avila, Daniel Jerez   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Art of Remembering and Making a Way: Going There, Knowing There, and Other Curious Lessons From “The Genius of the South”

American Anthropologist, Volume 127, Issue 4, Page 683-693, December 2025.
ABSTRACT How do we imagine the future, especially in our current moment? This keynote encourages us to consider lessons learned and shared by those who have gone before us. This includes a giant of our discipline, Zora Neale Hurston, whose praxis challenges us to be present and to listen and learn from another vantage point.
Antoinette Jackson
wiley   +1 more source

Vector diseases treatment based on intermediate complexion using textile substrates [PDF]

, 2019
The most efficient insect repellents are DEET (N, N-diethhyl-meta-toluamide) from synthetic origin and citronella essential oil from natural origin. However, there are other products that can also be used as insect repellents from synthetic origin, such ...
Lis Arias, Manuel José, Maesta Bezerra, Fabricio, Silva, Tais Larissa   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Systematic Review of the Effective Integration of Storage Systems and Electric Vehicles in Microgrid Networks: Innovative Approaches for Energy Management

Vehicles
The increasing demand for more efficient and sustainable power systems, driven by the integration of renewable energy, underscores the critical role of energy storage systems (ESS) and electric vehicles (EVs) in optimizing microgrid operations.
Paul Arévalo, Danny Ochoa-Correa, Edisson Villa-Ávila   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Towards Energy Efficiency: Innovations in High-Frequency Converters for Renewable Energy Systems and Electric Vehicles

Vehicles
This study reviews advancements in high-frequency converters for renewable energy systems and electric vehicles, emphasizing their role in enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
Paul Arévalo, Danny Ochoa-Correa, Edisson Villa-Ávila   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source