Simulation of Material and Heat Balance of 150 t AOD Melting 430 Stainless Steel under Different Charge Conditions by Lu　Xiaohui, Kang　Congpeng, Chen　Hongzhi, Xu　Yongbin

“…Through simulation calculation， the furnace temperature change under different charge conditions and related technical and economic indexes are deeply compared and analyzed.The results show that the furnace temperature will be low by using the raw material condition of dephosphorized molten iron and solid ferrochromium， and a large amount of ferrosilicon alloy should be added in the early stage of reduction to meet the requirements of steel tapping. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of pregnancy termination for childbearing women using the modified Poisson regression model: a cross-sectional study of the Tanzania Demographic and Hea... by Sizwe Vincent Mbona, Retius Chifurira, Bonginkosi Duncan Ndlovu, Anisha Ananth

“…To address the concerning rates of pregnancy termination, the government of Tanzania and other institutions are advised to enhance the accessibility and quality of healthcare services for women, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Bridging socio-economic inequalities and removing geographic barriers to healthcare access will ensure women receive timely and adequate support.…”
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Inclusion of young people with disabilities in the future of work: forecasting workplace, labour market and community-based strategies through an online and accessible Delphi surve... by Arif Jetha, Kathleen A Martin Ginis, Emile Tompa, Monique A M Gignac, Dwayne van Eerd, Kay Nasir

“…In the first round, open-ended questions will be asked about workplace, community-based or policy supports that can foster the inclusion of young people with disabilities in the labour market and that can also address specific future of work trends which span sociopolitical, economic, environmental and technological domains. …”
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Machine learning-based monitoring of land cover and reclamation plantations on coal-mined landscape using Sentinel 2 data by Mayank Pandey, Alka Mishra, Singam L. Swamy, James T. Anderson, Tarun Kumar Thakur

“…The rehabilitation of degraded coal-mined landscapes has recieved significant global attention due to its critical impact on ecological integrity, economic prosperity, and social development, aiming for zero net land degradation. …”
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Increasing exposure of cotton growing areas to compound drought and heat events in a warming climate by Shengli Liu, Wei Zhang, Tongtong Shi, Tong Li, Hui Li, Guanyin Zhou, Zhanbiao Wang, Xiongfeng Ma

“…Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is a critical source of natural fiber and cottonseed oil for humans, yielding substantial economic benefits globally. However, the susceptibility of cotton cultivation to compound drought and heat events (CDHEs) brings significant threats to cotton productivity. …”
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The Birth and Life of Buildings: High-Resolution Analysis of Historical Building Trends through the Digitised Municipal Archive of Tel Aviv-Yafo by Elad Horn, Or Aleksandrowicz, Daniel Rosenberg, Ido Baum

“…It also demonstrates the utility of building permits as critical indicators of economic and architectural activities. By applying this approach to urban-scale building datasets, it is possible to predict building ages with reasonable accuracy and, thus, to enhance the understanding of urban growth and transformation dynamics. …”
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Rebuilding Soil Ecosystems for Improved Productivity in Biosolarized Soils by Laura Ney, Dorcas Franklin, Kishan Mahmud, Miguel Cabrera, Dennis Hancock, Mussie Habteselassie, Quint Newcomer, Brendan Fatzinger

“…We also found that kale grown with lower rates of N (50 kg·ha−1), applied as compost plus LEM, had the greatest magnesium leaf content and were more economically efficient while producing an equally abundant and nutritious food.…”
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Estimation of genetic parameters for reproductive traits in Korean dairy cattle by Jae-Gu Lee, Jeongwoo Seo, Mahboob Alam, Hyungjun Song, Seokhyun Lee, Joohyeon Cho, Chang-Gwon Dang, Joonho Lee

“…Conclusion This study addressed the critical need for enhancing reproductive efficiency to complement the existing breeding goals, thereby supporting sustained economic viability in the dairy industry. The results underscore the need for improved data quality and methodological adjustments for reproduction records to enhance the genetic evaluation of dairy cattle in Korea.…”
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The Impact of Diabetes on the Development and Progression of Lower Leg Ulcers by Ronelsys Martínez Martínez, Jenny Olivia Caicedo Rodríguez, Flor Betzabet Morocho Quinchuela

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> ulcers of the lower extremities are a significant medical, social and economic problem worldwide. The prevalence of these ulcers, their relationship with diabetes and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in their treatment are discussed.…”
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Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds Using the Value-Based DEA Method by Khadijeh Ghaziyani, Seyede Fatemeh Bagheri, Babak Ejlali

“…Originality/Value: The issue is related to the events that have taken place in the country, which are strongly affected by the economic recession and the banking system, which mainly include sanctions and the global financial crisis and liquidity fluctuations and exchange rate fluctuations; therefore, the conclusions in this study will be potentially valuable for fund managers and investors.…”
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Anti-HBs Positivity Related to Past HBV Infection and Vaccination in Older Adults in Polish Population—Cohort-Based Study by Katarzyna Zięba, Kacper Jagiełło, Joanna Musialik, Łukasz Wierucki, Adam Hajduk, Małgorzata Mossakowska, Jerzy Chudek

“…The survey was performed in 2018–2019 and included medical and socio-economic questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and comprehensive geriatric assessment. …”
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Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification of climate change effects on Tanzanian banana crop yield by Sabas Patrick, Silas Mirau, Isambi Mbalawata, Judith Leo

“…Concerns about the impact of climate change on agricultural systems have heightened, particularly in regions where crop cultivation is essential for economic stability and sustenance. This research addresses a critical gap in understanding by investigating how climate change influences Tanzania’s bananas, a vital component of the country’s agricultural sector. …”
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The Global Burden of Emerging and Re-Emerging Orbiviruses in Livestock: An Emphasis on Bluetongue Virus and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus by Shanta Barua, Eaftekhar Ahmed Rana, M. Asaduzzaman Prodhan, Syeda Hasina Akter, Jully Gogoi-Tiwari, Subir Sarker, Henry Annandale, Debbie Eagles, Sam Abraham, Jasim M. Uddin

“…These diseases cause significant economic impacts including morbidity, mortality, reduced production, high management costs, and the disruption of international trade. …”
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Impacts of climate-driven insect population change on sawtimber provisioning, carbon sequestration, and water retention: a case study of bark beetle outbreaks in the USA by Haojie Chen, Matthew R. Sloggy, Samuel W. Flake, Samuel Evans, Charles J. Maxwell

“…Although many studies have found significant tree mortality due to insect infestations, there is still insufficient understanding of how these infestations alter ESs and their associated economic values. Addressing this research gap can assist forest managers and decision-makers in refining and implementing adaptive management practices and policies, while enhancing the resilience of forests and their ESs. …”
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An integrative analysis of hydroclimatic elements in the three-river source region for historical and future periods: Shift toward an intensified hydrological cycle by Rashid Mahmood, Shaofeng Jia, Aifeng Lv, Mukand S. Babel

“…First time, the statistical downscaling model, SDSM, was used to generate climatic data under the shared socio-economic scenario-5 (SSP585) in the region, which was applied to simulate the hydrological cycle. …”
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A Study on Multi-Scale Behavior Recognition of Dairy Cows in Complex Background Based on Improved YOLOv5 by Zheying Zong, Zeyu Ban, Chunguang Wang, Shuai Wang, Wenbo Yuan, Chunhui Zhang, Lide Su, Ze Yuan

“…Efficient and accurate recognition of dairy cow behaviors is crucial for timely monitoring of their health status and enhancing the economic efficiency of farms. To address the challenges posed by complex scenarios and significant variations in target scales in dairy cow behavior recognition within group farming environments, this study proposes an enhanced recognition method based on YOLOv5. …”
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Comparison of Fecundity and Gall-Forming of the Horned-Gall Aphid, <i>Schlechtendalia chinensis</i> (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Different Populations by Xin Xu, Zhaohui Shi, Chang Tong, Shuxia Shao, Hongyuan Wei, Zixiang Yang

“…The horned-gall aphid, <i>Schlechtendalia chinensis</i>, is the most economically valuable Chinese gallnut aphid species, playing a decisive role in the production of Chinese gallnuts. …”
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Comprehensive assessment of the varietal fund of quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) in the conditions of Krasnodar region by T. G. Prichko, L. D. Chalaya, N. V. Mozhar

“…The article presents a selection of parental pairs, taking into account their biologically and economically valuable traits: Ispolinskaya (yield of large fruits); Cаunchi 8 (fruit quality); Zolotistaya and Muskatnaya (yield, high winter hardiness and drought resistance); and Kubanskaya (tree growth restraint). …”
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Telemedicine in home enteral nutrition: a structured survey exploring acceptability, preferences and experiences among patients by Ya Ma, Xuemei Li, Qian You, Wen Hu, Zhiyong Rao, Yanru Deng, Yiyao Zhang, Lei Shi

“…Conclusions HENST is a economic beneficial visit model, with high satisfaction. …”
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Creating Intangible Value through a Corporate Employee Portal by David Mendes, Jorge Gomes, Mário Romao

“…Organizations create competitive advantage by creating more economic value than their rivals. Increasing business competition and information technology development have both led to huge corporate organizational changes and have raised the importance of intangible assets along the value chain. …”
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