Phylogeny-Directed Search for Murine Leukemia Virus-Like Retroviruses in Vertebrate Genomes and in Patients Suffering from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Pr... by Jonas Blomberg, Ali Sheikholvaezin, Amal Elfaitouri, Fredrik Blomberg, Anna Sjösten, Johan Mattson Ulfstedt, Rüdiger Pipkorn, Clas Källander, Christina Öhrmalm, Göran Sperber

“…MLLV pathobiology and diversity indicate optimal strategies for investigating XMRV/HMRV in humans and raise ethical concerns. The alternatives that XMRV/HMRV may give a hard-to-detect “stealth” infection, or that XMRV/HMRV never reached humans, have to be considered.…”
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Mammals in the Collection of the National Museum of Natural History and Science (University of Lisbon, Portugal): A Contribution to Research and Conservation by Maria da Luz Mathias, Rita I. Monarca, Tomé Neves, Joaquim T. Tapisso, Maria Judite Alves, Maria da Graça Ramalhinho

“…The influence of conservation, economic, legal, and ethical factors on the species spatial coverage is discussed, providing insights into the variability observed in museum collections.…”
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A Methodological Approach for Assessing the Interaction Between Rural Landscapes and Built Structures: A Case Study of Winery Architecture in Tuscany, Italy by Stefano Bigiotti, Carlo Costantino, Mariangela Ludovica Santarsiero, Alvaro Marucci

“…The findings present a framework for evaluating landscape systems, demonstrating how passive and advanced strategies enhance eco-efficiency and landscape perception, and adding ethical, aesthetic, and functional value. Moreover, the research contributes to rural landscape discourse, highlighting winery architecture’s role in balancing sustainability, driving economic development, and preserving rural environments.…”
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Biological factors controlling starch digestibility in human digestive system by Cheng Li, Yiming Hu, Songnan Li, Xueer Yi, Shuaibo Shao, Wenwen Yu, Enpeng Li

“…This is due to the inherent complexity of human GIT anatomy, motility and biochemical conditions, as well as ethical, financial and technical issues in conducting clinical studies. …”
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Experience in applying large language models to analyse sociological data obtained as a result of interviews on students’ perception of entrepreneurial activity by E. G. Ashikhmin, V. V. Levchenko, G. I. Seletkova

“…It is necessary to increase the transparency of models, improve their interpretability and explainability and reduce their social and political bias as well as ethical and legal regulation of the use of LLM models.…”
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Correlates and predictors of homonegativity among Mexican medical students by José Moral de Rubia, Adrián Valle de la O

“…Conclusion: Greater flexibility in traditional gender roles, lower religious radicalism, lower conservatism and ethical values based on empathic understanding, respect and personal responsibility reduce homonegativity.…”
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Engaging with Families Is a Challenge: Beliefs among Healthcare Professionals in Forensic Psychiatric Care by Ulrica Hörberg, Eva Benzein, Christen Erlingsson, Susanne Syrén

“…Four beliefs concerned encounters with families: it is important to achieve a balance and control over the family; it is essential to set aside one’s own values and morals; family-oriented work is an impossible mission; and family oriented work requires welcoming the families. Despite ethical dilemmas of working with families in FPC, healthcare professionals showed a willingness and desire to work in a more family-oriented manner. …”
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The Living-Related Kidney Transplant Program in Brunei Darussalam: Lessons Learnt from a Nascent National Program in a Small, Muslim, and Asian Country by Jackson Tan, Muhammad Abdul Mabood Khalil, Dalinatul Ahmed, Jayakrishnan Pisharam, Chiao Yuen Lim, Hock Beng Chua, William Chong, Kim Khee Tan

“…The second phase focused on laying the foundation of the program through grooming of local expertise, implementation of legal-ethical frameworks, religious legitimization, and propagation of awareness. …”
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Emerging Marine Nematodes as Model Organisms: Which Species for Which Question? by Federica Semprucci, Eleonora Grassi, Adele Cocozza di Montanara, Roberto Sandulli, Elisa Baldrighi

“…The roles of marine nematodes as ethical and versatile models position them to address pressing challenges in biological and biomedical research, highlighting their significant potential for future studies.…”
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Holistic Framework for Blockchain-Based Halal Compliance in Supply Chains Enabled by Artificial Intelligence by Funlade Sunmola, George Baryannis, Albert Tan, Kenneth Co, Emmanuel Papadakis

“…The global halal market is growing, driven by rising stakeholder populations and increasing consumer interest in ethical and sustainable food choices. This surge in demand necessitates robust halal compliance throughout complex supply chains. …”
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An Evaluation on the Potential of Large Language Models for Use in Trauma Triage by Kelvin Le, Jiahang Chen, Deon Mai, Khang Duy Ricky Le

“…Overall, the literature highlights multifaceted applications of LLMs, especially in emergency trauma settings, albeit with clear limitations and ethical considerations, such as artificial hallucinations, biased outputs and data privacy issues. …”
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Poverty Analysis through Spiritual, Multidimensional and Monetary Material Approaches in Indonesia Rural Agricultural Area by Yunanto Ary, Dhani Laksana Rio, Purnomo Jati Dian

“…Low levels of education are the first step toward being unable to exploit and develop natural resources. A poor work ethic then eliminates low production. The study was carried out in the Banyumas district of Central Java Province, in a low-income area. …”
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Extinction studies in focus: Reflections on photography at a time of ecological decline by Kate Simpson, Sarah Oakes, Aureja Stirbyte, Katie Prosser, Timothy M. Brown, Jonathan David Roberts, Amy J. Bartlett

“…Researchers gathered experiential, ethical, even biological meanings from considering what to include or exclude in images: from the micro to the macro, the visible to the invisible, the aesthetic to the ecological. …”
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New frontiers in CRISPR: Addressing antimicrobial resistance with Cas9, Cas12, Cas13, and Cas14 by Ahmed S.A. Ali Agha, Ali Al-Samydai, Talal Aburjai

“…Future research should address technical and ethical barriers to facilitate safe and effective clinical and environmental applications. …”
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Collective Housing of Mice of Different Age Groups before Maturity Affects Mouse Behavior by Hiroshi Ueno, Shunsuke Suemitsu, Shinji Murakami, Naoya Kitamura, Kenta Wani, Yu Takahashi, Yosuke Matsumoto, Motoi Okamoto, Takeshi Ishihara

“…Although population housing is recommended by many animal management and ethical guidelines, the effect of collective housing of mice of different age groups on mouse behavior has not been clarified. …”
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Addressing the Scientific Gaps Between Life Cycle Thinking and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for the Sustainability Assessment of Electric Vehicles’ Lithium-Ion Batteries by Maria Tournaviti, Christos Vlachokostas, Alexandra V. Michailidou, Christodoulos Savva, Charisios Achillas

“…Overall, while technical parameters are crucial for the development of lithium-ion batteries, it is equally important to consider the environmental burden, resource availability, and economic factors in the design process, alongside social aspects such as the ethical sourcing of materials to ensure their sustainability.…”
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Integrating Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Extended Reality Environments: A Systematic Survey by Clara Maathuis, Marina Anca Cidota, Dragoș Datcu, Letiția Marin

“…To address these challenges, the implementation of explainable AI (XAI) methods and techniques becomes imperative, as they not only ensure compliance with prevailing ethical, social, and legal standards, norms, and principles, but also foster user trust and facilitate the broader adoption of AI solutions in XR applications. …”
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Artificial intelligence management in tertiary education in order to improve the quality of knowledge and reduce the risks of learning by V. F. Ukolov, O. V. Trofimenko

“…The answers received in the article convince the opponents of this topic that the use of the author’s developments regulating the use of artificial intelligence in education leads to an increase in the quality of education and neutralizing the emerging risks of learning from a new generation. The article reveals ethical shortcomings and shows the advantages of the artificial intelligence technologies use in the practice of tertiary education. …”
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‘Finding the play’ – exploring with occupational therapists practice possibilities in the context of Irish schoolyards by Michelle Bergin, Bryan Boyle, Margareta Lilja, Maria Prellwitz

“…A further interrelated dimension was how the research methods provided mechanisms of raising consciousness.Conclusions, and Significance Alongside constructing knowledges on existing practices in an Irish context, this inquiry contributes to understandings of practices as socially embedded generative processes of ‘finding the play’, highlighting ethical responsibilities to make visible inequities reproduced in habitual practices and engage in relationships of solidarity to (re)construct alternative shared practices.…”
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Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Features and Medico-Legal Implications of Diagnostic Omission by Davide Albano, Antonina Argo, Giuseppa Bilello, Enzo Cumbo, Melania Lupatelli, Pietro Messina, Fabio Massimo Sciarra, Mario Sessa, Stefania Zerbo, Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina

“…By prioritizing high-quality medical records, fostering transparent communication with patients, and implementing preventive strategies, health-care institutions can strive to minimize the incidence of litigation and uphold standards of ethical practice in oral carcinoma cases. Additionally, continued research and education in forensic and legal medicine are essential in informing evidence-based practices and promoting patient safety in this evolving field.…”
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