Current challenges, and potential solutions to increase acceptance and long-term consumption of cultured meat and edible insects – A review by Jia Wen Xanthe Lin, Narmatha Maran, Amanda JiaYing Lim, Siew Bee Ng, Pey Sze Teo

“…However, consumers still do not widely accept alternative proteins due to their inferior product quality compared to animal meat, and novelty. The adoption of these alternative proteins by consumers largely depends on its sensory appeal. …”
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Cowpea cropping systems, traits preference and production constraints in the upper west region of Ghana: farmers' consultation and implications for breeding by Benjamin Karikari, Margaret Delle Maale, Ebenezer Anning, Daniel Brain Akakpo, Afishata Mohammed Abujaja, Isaac Kwahene Addai

“…Conclusion Results indicate a need for behavioural change communication to assist cowpea farmers to adopt improved and appropriate cropping systems. …”
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Social network analysis of key stakeholders in Brucellosis prevention in Western Iran by Meysam Behzadifar, Mohammad Yarahmadi, Ahad Bakhtiari, Sahar Kargar, Saeed Shahabi, Samad Azari, Mariano Martini, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Conclusions Brucellosis prevention in Lorestan province requires a comprehensive, multisectoral approach. The adoption of a One Health framework can improve collaboration among stakeholders, enhance resource allocation, and address systemic barriers. …”
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Machine learning-driven solar irradiance prediction: advancing renewable energy in Rajasthan by Aayushi Tandon, Amit Awasthi, Kanhu Charan Pattnayak, Aditya Tandon, Tanupriya Choudhury, Ketan Kotecha

“…By enhancing our ability to forecast solar energy potential, this research could accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies worldwide. …”
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Some utilisation options for cattle dung as soil amendment and their effects in coarse-textured Ultisols and maize growth by Solange Ndzeshala, Sunday Obalum, Charles Igwe

“…Purpose Scarcity of effective manures frustrates the adoption of organic-based soil fertility management in tropical agriculture. …”
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Role of digital technology in epidemic control: a scoping review on COVID-19 and Ebola by Amanuel Adugna, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma, Melsew Setegn Alie, Tewodros Yosef, Daniel Asmelash, Dorka Dessalegn

“…The identified barriers encompassed legal, ethical and privacy concerns, as well as organisational and workforce challenges.Conclusion Digital technologies have proven good for disease prevention and control during pandemics. While the adoption of these technologies has lagged in public health compared with other sectors, tools such as artificial intelligence, telehealth, wearable devices and data analytics offer significant potential to enhance epidemic responses. …”
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Adhesion Testing of Direct-Write Printed Ink on Metallic Structural Components by Timothy L. Phero, Amey R. Khanolkar, James A. Smith, Bradley C. Benefiel, Shaun P. Evans, Michael D. McMurtrey, David Estrada, Brian J. Jaques

“…The successful adoption of additive manufacturing for the rapid prototyping of direct-write printed electronics requires the establishment of quantifiable metrics. …”
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Assessment of Antimicrobial Use for Companion Animals in South Korea: Developing Defined Daily Doses and Investigating Veterinarians’ Perception of AMR by Sun-Min Kim, Heyong-Seok Kim, Jong-Won Kim, Kyung-Duk Min

“…Survey results highlighted that, while veterinarians exhibited high awareness of AMR, prescribing practices were significantly influenced by clinical judgments and owner demands, often deviating from established guidelines. The adoption of an electronic veterinary prescription management system (e-Vet) was proposed to enhance antimicrobial stewardship. …”
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Disease management teams in oncology: State of the art and the experience of a scientific institute of hospitalization and treatment (IRCCS) in Rome, Italy by Marialuisa Appetecchia, Carlotta Amantea, Marco Canfora, Fabrizio Petrone, Gennaro Ciliberto, Ermete Gallo, Laura Figorilli

“…Results: The results, although preliminary, highlight a great variability in the adoption of integrated organizational models by the different DMTs compatible with the heterogeneity of oncological diseases. …”
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Characterizing Telehealth Barriers and Preferences to Promote Acceptable Implementation Strategies in Central Uganda: Multilevel Formative Evaluation by Michael Kizito, Erina Nabunjo Mugabi, Sabrina Ford, Bree Holtz, Kelly Hirko

“… Abstract BackgroundTelehealth approaches can address health care access barriers and improve care delivery in resource-limited settings around the globe. Yet, telehealth adoption in Africa has been limited, due in part to an insufficient understanding of effective strategies for implementation. …”
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A roadmap to implementing machine learning in healthcare: from concept to practice by Adam Paul Yan, Adam Paul Yan, Lin Lawrence Guo, Jiro Inoue, Santiago Eduardo Arciniegas, Emily Vettese, Agata Wolochacz, Nicole Crellin-Parsons, Brandon Purves, Steven Wallace, Azaz Patel, Medhat Roshdi, Karim Jessa, Karim Jessa, Bren Cardiff, Lillian Sung, Lillian Sung, Lillian Sung

“…BackgroundThe adoption of machine learning (ML) has been slow within the healthcare setting. …”
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A New Trend in Cryptographic Information Security for Industry 5.0: A Systematic Review by Zaffar Ahmed Shaikh, Fahima Hajjej, Yeter Demir Uslu, Serhat Yuksel, Hasan Dincer, Roobaea Alroobaea, Abdullah M. Baqasah, Uma Chinta

“…These techniques survive with various limitations and challenges, including intercommunication exchange, fine-grained control access, and interconnectivity-related issues, which affect the adoption of an IS in industrial programs. At the end of this systematic review, we investigated a few open research problems and mentioned those that are involved in the design of cryptographic re-encryption enabled IS for future Industry 5.0 developments.…”
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Assessing The Impact of Tea Production on The Economic Development of Local Community: A Case Study of Kayonza Tea Factory in Kayonza Sub- County Kanungu District. by Tukwasibwe, Joab

“…However, more actions should be taken to improve the quality and increase the quantity of tea produced through the supply of inputs by the government, adoption of new technologies and provision of more advisory services, improving the market both local and international, putting in place comprehensive policies such as large scale production as well as improving infrastructures for easy transportation of both green leaf tea and processed tea.…”
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Enhance Research and Innovation in ICT products, Applications, and Services by Businge, Phelix Mbabazi

“…The study was guided by MICTIVO model (2009) of ICT integration which captures most of the factors for the Integration of ICT in education by looking at infrastructure and policy, perceptions, competences and integration at micro-level, and not only at ICT integration in curriculum development. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey design to collect data at one point in time from all the selected secondary schools. …”
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An Update on African Trypanocide Pharmaceutics and Resistance. by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, MacLeod, Ewan Thomas, Ntulume, Ibrahim, Welburn, Susan Christina

“…In humans, the development of resistance and adverse side effects against monotherapies has led to the adoption of nifurtimox-eflornithine combination therapy. …”
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Agricultural Innovation Characteristics and Their Utilisation: A Case of National Agricultural Research Organization by Barekye, Alex

“…Although innovations exist in the agricultural sector in Uganda, there is inadequate adoption/utilization of agricultural innovations by end-users. …”
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Implementing a Care Model for Bedridden Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Study in Northeastern Thailand by Panpanit L, Jongudomkarn D, Doungmungkorn A, Boontoch K, Neelasmith S, Manorat M, Maneerat T

“…After five months, the themes “Heartwarming” (SSs, FCGs) and “Being Proud of Capability” (CVCGs) highlighted improved outcomes.Conclusion: The KKU Bedridden Care Model shows promise for long-term care in resource-limited settings. Its adoption by local administrative organizations could provide ongoing support, offering a scalable solution for improving the care of bedridden individuals both in Thailand and globally.Keywords: the KKU Bedridden Care Model, community caregivers, family caregivers, stroke survivors, long-term care, Northeastern Thailand…”
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Research on Battery Electric Vehicles’ DC Fast Charging Noise Emissions: Proposals to Reduce Environmental Noise Caused by Fast Charging Stations by David Clar-Garcia, Hector Campello-Vicente, Miguel Fabra-Rodriguez, Emilio Velasco-Sanchez

“…Despite their advantages, the adoption of electric vehicles faces limitations, particularly those related to battery range and charging times, which significantly impact the time needed for a trip compared to their combustion engine counterparts. …”
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mHealth Intervention for Dementia Prevention through lifestyle Optimisation (MIND-PRO) in a primary care setting: protocol for a randomised controlled trial in people with low SES... by Edo Richard, Esther Van den Berg, Ron Handels, Henrike Galenkamp, Eric P Moll van Charante, Marieke P Hoevenaar-blom, Anne Roos van der Endt, Martien J H Kas

“…Implementation outcomes include coverage, adoption, acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, fidelity, costs and sustainability of the intervention. …”
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Glu4: An open-source package for real-time forecasting and alerting post-bariatric hypoglycemia based on continuous glucose monitoring by Luca Cossu, Francesco Prendin, Giacomo Cappon, David Herzig, Lia Bally, Andrea Facchinetti

“…Future work will focus on enhancing system capabilities and conducting larger-scale studies to validate its effectiveness and refine its usability for clinical adoption.…”
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