Bees - Science topic

The study presented in this paper improves the Multi-Objective Artificial Bee Colony (MOABC) method. It evaluates its performance using Generational Distance (GD), Spread (SP), and Hypervolume (HV) metrics on the Zitzler-Deb-Thiele (ZDT) benchmark functions. Subsequently, the improved MOABC method, along with Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimiza...

Intensive, industrialized agriculture is considered a major driver of pollinator decline and viticulture may play a relevant role in this context. A global priority is to find ways to decrease the agricultural impact on biodiversity and to undertake an ecological intensification of farms, especially for maintaining pollinator biodiversity. To recom...

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital advertising, real-time data processing and unification are critical for delivering targeted and efficient campaigns. However, challenges arise when working with large volumes of data, especially when real-time processing and scalability are required. This paper discusses the lessons learned from the transfo...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to significant growth in honey bee cultivation in Bali, leading to the introduction of nonnative bee species alongside the indigenous Tetragonula laeviceps. However, the 75% failure rate of nonnative species cultivation between 2020 and 2023 necessitated a deeper understanding of species adap...

The wireless sensor networks are autonomous Ad hoc Networks that form the backbone of IoT technology. Their vital role is to collect data from their physical environments and transfer these data to the Base Station (BS). This task implies high energy consumption when a suitable data routing policy is not applied. Then, the data collection method de...

In the livestock sector, the fragmented data landscape across isolated systems presents a significant challenge, necessitating interoperability and integration. In this article, we introduce the Livestock Event Information Sharing Architecture (LEISA), a novel architecture designed to facilitate the sharing of livestock event information among vari...

The optimization of friction stir process (FSP) parameters plays a pivotal role in enhancing the mechanical properties of friction‐stirred hybrid surface composites (FSHSC), which are crucial for lightweight and high‐performance structural applications. This study introduces the use of the artificial bee colony algorithm (ABCA) for optimizing proce...

Beekeeping represents a promising alternative source of employment and income for rural populations, offering unique opportunities. Despite Turkey's favourable ecological conditions for beekeeping, the sector's potential remains largely untapped. This study aimed to assess the current state of beekeeping activities in Kemaliye district of Erzincan...

Insect pollinators face numerous threats, including habitat loss and population fragmentation. The effects of human‐altered landscapes on population connectivity need to be better understood to inform effective mitigation measures. We examined the literature on the effects of landscape heterogeneity on population genetic connectivity in two key pol...

Pharmaceutical products and APIs can be contaminated by other pharmaceutical products / APIs / cleaning agents / microorganisms / other material (e.g. airborne particles, dust, lubricants, raw materials, intermediates, auxiliaries). In many cases, the same equipment may be used for processing different products. To avoid contamination adequate clea...

Indigenous ecological knowledge (IEK) has proven effective in environmental governance, forest management, and sustainable development, yet it is threatened by globalization and rapid social–ecological changes. In southern India, I investigated the engagement of the Kattunaicken community with the forest, particularly through honey collection, to e...

During a discussion with national stakeholders for digital twins it became clear that there is a need for a visual tool to quickly assess the quality of a dataset or connection and how it can be used within a digital twin. This tool should be placed directly at the source so that users know what they are receiving and the quality of the data valida...

One of the important problems of sustainable logistics is routing vehicles in a sustainable manner, the green vehicle routing problem, or vehicle routing problems which aim to reduce CO2 emissions. In the literature research, it was seen that these problems were solved with heuristic, metaheuristic, or hyper-heuristic methods and hybrid approaches...

This article presents a comprehensive solution to address the lack of a native client communication module in Merative Cúram Social Program Management (SPM) software, widely used for managing social services in government health and human Sudhakar Mattem https://iaeme.com/Home/journal/IJCET 589 editor@iaeme.com services agencies. The proposed multi...

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Background and Aims Honey has long been studied for its healing abilities in wound care. This narrative review examines its properties and their impact on wound healing, particularly its ability to accelerate wound closure and promote tissue regeneration. The review focuses on how honey's botanical origins affect its medical properties and wound‐he...

Global warming changes flowering times of many plant species, with potential impacts on frost damage and their synchronization with pollinator activity. These effects can have severe impacts on plant fitness, yet we know little about how frequently they occur and the extent of damage they cause. We addressed this topic in a thermophilic orchid with...

A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness aims to advance Donald Griffin’s vision of the “final, crowning chapter of the Darwinian revolution” by firmly integrating animals within the science of consciousness. Although this field has largely neglected the questions of when and why consciousness evolved, this book champions a Darwinian ph...

Online videos are a popular medium for science communication. These videos can be presented from many perspectives, including scientists sharing their own work or a third-party presenting research findings. A mixed between- and within-subjects experiment (n = 620) was conducted in the United States to assess the impact of narrative perspective on t...

Abstract: Sodium alginate is notable for its mechanical stability and cost-effectiveness, making it an excellent candidate for developing wound care patches, especially those incorporated with bioactive compounds. Products from stingless bee hives, particularly Melipona beecheii, are promising sources of bioactive compounds. This bee species, domes...

This paper describes the Weather On-Demand (WOD) forecasting framework which is a software stack used to run operational and on-demand weather forecasts. The WOD framework is a distributed system for the following: (1) running the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model for data assimilation and forecasts by triggering either scheduled or on-dema...

The Global South faces significant challenges in achieving energy security, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic growth. Among these nations, India has emerged as a leading force in promoting sustainable development and energy conservation. This review article explores India’s impactful role in advancing practices aligned with the Uni...

As REST APIs have become widespread in modern web services, comprehensive testing of these APIs has become increasingly crucial. Due to the vast search space consisting of operations, parameters, and parameter values along with their complex dependencies and constraints, current testing tools suffer from low code coverage, leading to suboptimal fau...

This paper presents a novel extension to the existing Multi-Agent Interoperability specifications of the Open Voice Interoperability Initiative (originally also known as OVON from the Open Voice Network), which already enables AI agents developed with different technologies to communicate seamlessly using a universal, natural language-based API or...

Multilayer and Bilayer tablets are winning popularity over single-layer tablets because of their controlled release advantages. Since each layer of API must be compatible with the others and with excipients to extend the effects of the medication or drugs and improve patient compliance, technology for creating multilayers and bilayers is less wides...

As a high-frequency disaster with potentially devastating consequences, urban fires not only threaten the lives of city residents but can also lead to severe property losses, especially for hazardous chemical leaking scenarios. Quick and scientific decision-making regarding resource allocation during urban fire emergency responses is crucial for re...

European foulbrood (EFB) is a bee larvae-specific infectious disease and the causative pathogen is Melissococcus plutonius. Broad-spectrum antibiotics have classically been used in many countries to control the pathogens; however, their use in apiaries was discontinued in several countries due to concerns regarding the health of bees and humans. Th...

Modern web services rely heavily on REST APIs, typically documented using the OpenAPI specification. The widespread adoption of this standard has resulted in the development of many black-box testing tools that generate tests based on these specifications. Recent advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP), particularly with Large Language Mo...

Graph APIs are capable of flexibly retrieving or manipulating graph-structured data over the web. This rather novel type of APIs presents new challenges when it comes to properly securing the APIs against the usual web application security risks, e.g., broken access control. A prominent security testing approach is taint analysis, which traces tain...

The incorporation of renewable distributed generation (DG) stands as a pivotal component in implementing strategies directed toward mitigating power losses within electrical networks. With the continual rise in electricity demand and the accompanying maintenance expenditures, the importance of DG has become increasingly apparent. The effectiveness...

Objective: The predominant species of Tamarix spp in the Mexicali Valley is unknown, and due to the scarce information available, this study aims to expand the knowledge of the morphology of Tamarix spp in the Mexicali Valley, Baja California, Mexico. Design/methodology/approach: For this research, five branches with inflorescences and roots of Tam...

The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in the level of oxidative stress and lysozyme-like and phenoloxidase (PO) activity under the influence of nosemosis. Honeybees were kept in natural (apiary) and artificial (laboratory) conditions. In this study, it was shown for the first time that honeybees kept in apiaries have higher levels an...

1. Understanding the processes determining species interactions is key to predicting and safeguarding ecological networks under rapid environmental change. One approach to estimating interactions is to use morphologies of taxa interacting across trophic levels to reveal suites of traits they are more likely to interact with (i.e. a trait niche). 2....

In the context of SHARK-NIR (System for coronagraphy with High Order adaptive optics in Z and H band), we present the development of SHINS, the SHARK-NIR INstrument control Software, in particular focusing on the changes introduced during the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) phase. SHARK-NIR observing sessions will be carried out with "ESO-sty...

This study aims to enhance structural damage detection in steel beams by optimizing Artificial Neural Network (ANN) training using the Reptile Search Algorithm (RSA). The hybrid ANN-RSA model is proposed to address limitations such as local optima entrapment and constrained convergence accuracy. Frequency Response Function (FRF) data is utilized as...

Beekeeping is a crucial agricultural practice that significantly enhances environmental health and food production through effective pollination by honey bees. However, honey bees face numerous threats, including exotic parasites, large-scale transportation, and common agricultural practices that may increase the risk of parasite and pathogen trans...

Note on bees Lestrimelitta rufipes (Friese) (Hymenoptera, Meliponina) attracted by scent traps in the South Region of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Biota Neotrop. 11(1): http://www.biotaneotropica.org.br/v11n1/ en/abstract?article+bn01311012011. Abstract: This study was done each two months between August 2006 to May 2007 in a South Region in the St...

Stingless bees are vital pollinators in tropical and neotropical regions, emphasizing the need to conserve these species. However, resource scarcity, particularly pollen, during certain periods negatively impacts bee health and pollination efficiency. To address this, we developed a fermented protein feed using microorganisms from pollen of Melipon...

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA), the most common salivary gland tumor, presents unique challenges due to its diverse clinicopathologic features. The objective of this case series is to highlight the implication of detailed histopathological examination to guide appropriate diagnosis. This study reviews 10 cases of PA diagnosed at B.P. Koirala Institute of...

Pateikiamas R. Bredberio apsakymas „Ir nugriaudė griaustinis“ su komentarais jam ir palydimuoju paaiškinimu. Šis paskatino „drugelio efekto“ termino chaoso teorijoje atsiradimą. Sudėtingoje (dinaminėje) sistemoje maži pakitimai nėra nuspėjami, o jie gali turėti rimtas pasekmes. Taip šio apsakymo veikėjas gilioje senovėje netyčia užmina drugelį ir...

Despite the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, deep learning has yet to achieve much success with tabular data due to heterogeneous feature space and limited sample sizes without viable transfer learning. The new era of generative AI, powered by large language models (LLM), brings unprecedented learning opportunities to diverse data and domai...

Digital banking in Malaysia is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and evolving consumer preferences. This shift is marked by the adoption of critical technologies such as Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), low-code technology, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) which a...

Honey bees transform nectar into honey through a combination of physical and chemical processes, with the physical process primarily involving the evaporation of excess water to concentrate the nectar. However, the factors affecting evaporation efficiency, such as evaporation duration, cell type, and bee species, remain incompletely understood. Thi...

An essay on concrete in architecture. The author reminds that concrete was used by the ancient Romans, however, they realized the limits of this material as well as its ambiguous aesthetic features. Though concrete was largely discredited by heedless approach of Brutalist and industrial architecture in the last century, occasionally, one can find q...

AI, APIs and GraphQL: A Playbook for Dynamic API Access for AI-Driven Experiences

The bioaccumulation of pesticides in honeybee products (HBPs) should be studied for a number of reasons. The presence of pesticides in HBPs can provide new data on the risk related to the use of pesticides and their role in bee colony losses. Moreover, the degree of contamination of HBPs can lower their quality, weaken their beneficial properties,...

Patriotisme Weda Yā śūrāḥ prājñāḥ, tā dṛṣṭvā bhūteṣv api vidyāḥ. (Mahabharata, 12.131.14) Pahlawan dan orang bijaksana adalah mereka yang tidak hanya menunjukkan keberanian tetapi juga pengetahuan dan kebijaksanaan. Hindu memandang patriotisme sebagai konsep spiritual dan moral yang menekankan tanggung jawab, dedikasi, dan pelayanan kepada negara d...

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membuat model klasifikasi genre seni lukis menggunakan Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) dengan arsitektur MobileNetV2. MobileNetV2 dipilih karena kemampuannya untuk bekerja dengan baik meskipun digunakan pada perangkat dengan daya komputasi terbatas. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini mencakup berbaga...

This study explores the application of the Zachman Framework to enhance data integration in higher education, specifically targeting the LAM Infokom accreditation criteria. The research addresses the challenges faced by educational institutions in managing fragmented data systems, which hinder their ability to meet comprehensive accreditation stand...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to significant growth in honey bee cultivation in Bali, leading to the introduction of nonnative bee species alongside the indigenous Tetragonula laeviceps. However, the 75% failure rate of nonnative species cultivation between 2020 and 2023 necessitated a deeper understanding of species adap...

The study aimed to investigate the morphological differences between the strains of the Apis cerana honey bee revealed that there were no major variations with morphology of black and yellow morphs but the proboscis length and number of hamuli on forewing showed some differences. The black and yellow morphs are reproductively isolated and differ sl...

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) employ multi-hop routing to efficiently transmit data, but energy consumption remains a significant challenge in ensuring effective communication. Optimizing network interactions and reducing energy consumption are crucial for the long-term viability of WSNs. Despite the advantages of multi-hop routing, energy constr...

Context Intensive agriculture drives insect decline impacting insect-mediated ecosystem services that support production. Crop diversification shows promise in increasing crop productivity and enhancing ecosystem services, however, the impact on biodiversity conservation, particularly of pollinators, is unclear. Objectives Here, we synthesize the...

In the face of forest fire emergencies, fast and efficient dispatching of rescue vehicles is an important means of mitigating the damage caused by forest fires, and is an effective method of avoiding secondary damage caused by forest fires, minimizing the damage caused by forest fires to the ecosystem, and mitigating the losses caused by economic d...

Agriculture is an essential component of human sustenance in this world. These days, with a growing population, we must significantly increase agricultural productivity to meet demand. Agriculture moved toward technologies as a result of the demand for higher yields with less resources. Increasing awareness of the significance and influence of agri...

In a global context where reducing the carbon footprint has become an urgent necessity, this article presents a hybrid CNN-LSTM prediction model to estimate CO2 emission rates of Paris road traffic using spatio-temporal data. Our hybrid prediction model relies on a real-time road traffic database that we built by fusing several APIs and datasets. I...

Many social and environmental variables can affect the interactions among individuals in an insect colony that fundamentally structure its social organization. Along with important attributes such as age and caste, immunity-related factors such as the performance of sanitary tasks or exposure to a pathogen can also influence an individual’s social...

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Nowadays, large to a variety of factories and aerospace fields, small to mechanical toys, robotic arm has widely used in all works of life. Because of the interest of robotic arms, during the summer vacation, we did some research on the robot arm in order to better understand the operating principle of the robot arm and how to execute the task. Thi...

Since the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body plays a significant role in the physiology of common, often dangerous diseases, an emphasis is placed on enriching the daily diet with compounds characterized by antioxidant activity. Good sources of natural antioxidants are bee products such as honey, bee pollen, bee bread and...

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Pollinators are thought to play a key role in driving incipient speciation within the angiosperms. However, the mechanisms underlying floral divergence in plants with generalist pollination systems, remains understudied. Brunsvigia gregaria displays significant geographical variation in floral traits and are visited by diverse pollinator communitie...

Owing to the rapid evolution of technologies and project requirements, organizations need to upgrade the code base in their software projects to a new version of the programming language or even translating to an entirely new one. However, code translation is resource-intensive and requires expertise in both the source and target languages. While r...

Diverse social network datasets are very essential for conducting research in the social network analysis community. This report aims to provide a list of resources for social graph data. This includes existing datasets (from popular ones such as SNAP to less known smaller datasets) and publicly available APIs for online social media platforms.

Background The behavior of bees results in important natural products such as honey, propolis, wax, beeswax, bee pollen, royal jelly and bee venom. Sometimes, the terms propolis, geopropolis and cerumen are used interchangably despite some diferences. Objective. To discuss the commonalities and differences between substances referred to as propolis...

The results of a recent paper on the modeling of a honey bee colony have been supplemented and strengthened by showing that the domain of biological validity of a mathematical model with unstable singularity removed is contained in the domain of attraction of positive stable equilibrium. The results go beyond these of the commented paper.

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the low availability of medicines and vaccines with proven efficacy, there was a growing impact on public health, followed by inconsistencies from both an economic and social perspective, due to the declaration of the "State of Emergency" and the adoption of strict sanitary control measures, whi...

To date, no study has been conducted to investigate the diversity in honeybee populations of Apis mellifera in the Czech Republic. Between 2022 and 2023, worker bees were collected from colonies distributed throughout the Czech Republic in 77 districts, and their genetic differences were examined using 22 microsatellite loci. The samples were obtai...

The digital age has reformed how organizations in the USA reach out to their consumers and has opened up more avenues for understanding consumer sentiment and behavior. This research explored consumer sentiment and behavior trends through social media data with particular emphasis on platforms popular in the USA. By analyzing various social media c...

Although American news satire trends towards the left side of the political spectrum, satire is not unique to liberal viewpoints. Conservative news satire, published by outlets such as The Babylon Bee , lend evidence to the ability for right-wing views to be advanced using satirical methods. Despite political differences, existing comparisons of le...

It has long been believed that Gregor Mendel made a stopover in Dresden during his visit to the Kiel Bee Conference in 1871. Information about this stop is based on two sources. The first was the published itinerary of the trip, and the second was a late recollection by the plant physiologist Hans Molisch, who published a short memoir in which he r...