Two anomalous new species of Rhagovelia (Heteroptera: Veliidae) from southern New Guinea.

Two new species of Rhagovelia are described from southern New Guinea: R. kiunga from the Fly River basin of Papua New Guinea, and R. timikana from the Iweka River basin of Indonesian New Guinea.

A review of Malipatilius (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Rhyparochromidae), with a checklist of Lygaeoidea occurring in the Papuan Subregion.

The genus Malipatilius Kondorosy, 2013 is redescribed, 8 new species are described (M. batantensis sp. nov.

Discovery of Elytrurini in Wallacea with a description of Exophthalmida elytrodon sp. nov. from Morotai Island (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae).

This study presents the first record of the weevil tribe Elytrurini in Wallacea with the discovery and description of a new species, Exophthalmida elytrodon Yunakov, Bollino, Pancini and Anderson sp. nov., from Morotai Island.

Rhinoceromyia, a peculiar new genus of long-legged flies from Guinea (Diptera: Dolichopodidae: Dolichopodinae).

The genus Rhinoceromyia Grichanov gen. nov. is described from the tropical forest of southeastern Guinea to accommodate a new species, Rhinoceromyia dubrovskii Grichanov sp.

A taxonomic review of Sueus Murayama, 1951 ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae: Hyorrhynchini) aided by molecular phylogenetic analyses.

Four Sueus Murayama, 1951 species occur in Southeast Asia and Oceania. They all likely have a female-biased haplodiploid inbreeding mating system and feed on symbiotic ambrosia fungi. These life history traits increase the potential of adventive events.

Checklists of extant harvestman (Arachnida: Opiliones) species for all the countries of the world.

This study presents a comprehensive survey of the extant diversity of harvestmen (Arachnida: Opiliones), a pivotal taxon for biogeography and conservation studies, across Earth's geopolitical entities (here treated as "countries"). The rationale for recognizing more than 200 of these countries lato sensu worldwide is provided. The four most diverse of these countries are here further subdivided in states/provinces resulting in over 300 controlled vocabulary terms (geographic areas that contain harvestman records).

Taxonomy of the genus Diochus Erichson (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Staphylininae, Diochini) of Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.

This paper presents taxonomic studies of the genus Diochus Erichson, 1839 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Staphylininae, Diochini) from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. Three new species are described: Diochus elongatus Huang, Janák & Zhou, sp. nov.

Abrolophus from Australasia, and the mysterious Mypongia (Trombidiformes: Parasitengona: Erythraeidae).

An undetermined species of Abrolophus Berlese was intercepted in quarantine by Australian biosecurity on kiwifruit imported from New Zealand. Here, we show that these are the Australian species Abrolophus ripicola (Womersley, 1934), a species known from the post-larval stages only. We present evidence that the larva of A.

New records of Gemeneta opilionoides (Orthoptera, Catantopinae) in the world's second largest rainforest.

Gemeneta opilionoides (Bolívar 1905) is a rare grasshopper presently known from three localities, Biafra (in Equatorial Guinea), Makak, and Ngutadjap (in Cameroon). Few data exist on the biology and ecology of this species in the central Africa rainforests, while its natural habitat is being rapidly destroyed by deforestation. It has been recently found at two new localities, Ngoyla in Cameroon, and Bioko Island in Equatorial Guinea.

Four new species of Crinopseudoa (Araneae: Corinnidae) from West Africa.

Four new species of Crinopseudoa are described from West Africa. Crinopseudoa kru sp. nov.

A new species of Eupholus Boisduval, 1835 from Indonesian New Guinea with notes on the taxonomy of the genus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae).

Eupholus sulisi Bollino and Anderson sp. nov. is here described from the Indonesian portion of New Guinea, and separated from the most similar species E.

Two new species of Eupariini Schmidt, 1910 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae) from Indonesia.

Two new species of Eupariini Schmidt, 1910 are described and illustrated: Airapus malaitaensis Minkina & Jákl, new species from Solomon Islands (Malaita Island) and Saprosites mapiaensis Minkina & Jákl, new species from Indonesia (New Guinea). New species are compared with their close relatives, Airapus burrundieae Stebnicka & Howden, 1996 and Saprosites crockerensis Stebnicka, 1991, respectively.

Infrared Spectroscopy for Diagnosing Superlattice Minibands in Twisted Bilayer Graphene near the Magic Angle.

Twisted bilayer graphene (TBG) represents a highly tunable, strongly correlated electron system. However, understanding the single-particle band structure alone has been challenging due to a lack of spectroscopic measurements over a broad energy range. Here, we probe the band structure of TBG around the magic angle using infrared spectroscopy and reveal spectral features that originate from interband transitions.

The importance of quality of health campaign information for outcome evaluation. A case study from Guinea-Bissau and Bangladesh.

Background: Numerous national health intervention campaigns, e.g. supplementary immunization campaigns/activities (SIAs), have been conducted in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) in the last decades.

Metabolomic changes in Citrus reticulata peel after conventional and ultrasound-assisted solid-state fermentation with Aspergillus niger: A focus on flavonoid metabolism.

This study explored the changes in nutrients, metabolites, and enzyme activity in Citrus reticulata peel powders (CRPP) under conventional or ultrasound-assisted solid-state fermentation (SSF) using Aspergillus niger CGMCC 3.6189. Compared to nonfermented CRPP (NF-CRPP), ultrasound-assisted fermented CRPP (UIS-CRPP) significantly increased total protein and carotenoid levels by 85.

Placental nanoparticle-mediated IGF1 gene therapy corrects fetal growth restriction in a guinea pig model.

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) caused by placental insufficiency is a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality. There is currently no in utero treatment for placental insufficiency or FGR. The placenta serves as the vital communication, supply, exchange, and defense organ for the developing fetus and offers an excellent opportunity for therapeutic interventions.

Piezo1, but not ATP, is required for mechanotransduction by bladder mucosal afferents in cystitis.

Piezo ion channels play a role in bladder sensation, but the sensory afferent subtypes that utilise Piezo channels have not been fully explored. We made single-unit extracellular recordings from mucosal-projecting bladder afferents in guinea pigs with protamine/zymosan-induced cystitis. The Piezo1 agonist, Yoda1, significantly potentiated mechanosensitivity, while its antagonist, Dooku1, abolished this potentiation.

Health and eHealth Literacy of Patients With Diabetes in Low-Income Countries: Perspective From Guinea and Burkina Faso.

Background: Diabetes is a significant health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the importance of assessing the health literacy and eHealth skills of hospitalized patients with diabetes. This study evaluated the health literacy and eHealth literacy of patients with diabetes at Donka Hospital in Guinea and Sanou Sourou Hospital in Burkina Faso, providing insights for targeted interventions and mobile health (mHealth) solutions to improve self-management and treatment outcomes.

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the levels of health literacy and eHealth literacy among patients at Sanou Sourou Hospital in Burkina Faso and Donka Hospital in Guinea.

Inhibitory effect of Zhujing Pill on myopia progression: Mechanistic insights based on metabonomics and network pharmacology.

Objectives: This study endeavored to uncover the mechanisms by which Zhujing pill (ZJP) slows myopia progression.

Methods: We employed biometric analyses to track diopter and axial length changes in guinea pigs with negative lens-induced myopia (LIM). Through integrating metabonomics and network pharmacology, we aimed to predict the anti-myopic targets and active ingredients of ZJP.

Incorporating One Health into a front-line field epidemiological training programme in Papua New Guinea: lessons learned.

Problem: Over the past two decades, there has been increased recognition of the importance of a more holistic approach to preventing, predicting, detecting and responding to public health threats. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to bring together environmental, human and animal health sectors in addressing public health threats and the need to develop skilled front-line workers to act as surge capacity during health emergencies.

Context: Papua New Guinea is a high-risk country for emerging and re-emerging pathogens.

Plants with hair growth activity for alopecia: A scoping review on methodological aspects.

Alopecia is a common dermatological disorder of patchy hair loss with substantial patient burden. Phytotherapeutic compounds are increasingly used as a source of new therapeutic options. This review aimed to synthesize the evidence on plant species in hair growth and the methodological aspects of in vivo experimental models.

Young men's everyday life experiences with contraception and unintended pregnancy in Papua New Guinea.

Unintended adolescent pregnancy is a public health priority in Papua New Guinea (PNG), where national policies specify need for easier access to reliable modern contraceptives. To reduce young people's experiences of unintended pregnancy in PNG, improved understandings of use of modern and other forms of contraception within young people's relationships is required to support the development of new sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programs and policies. The aim of this paper is to understand young men's use of modern and other contraceptives.