Who is to blame for the ‘problem’ of teenage pregnancy? Narratives of blame in two South African communities by Zoe Duby, Brittany Bunce, Chantal Fowler, Kate Bergh, Kim Jonas, Nevilene Slingers, Catherine Mathews, Fareed Abdullah

“…Findings were arranged into key thematic areas that emerged in the data relating to blame for teenage pregnancy: the individual centred ‘wrong-girl’ and developmental discourses, in which blame was apportioned to AGYW for being immature, reckless, irresponsible, disobedient and greedy; the ‘wrong-family’ discourse in which blame was attributed to parents of AGYW for poor parenting and failing to adequately care for the adolescents in their responsibility; the ‘wrong-men’ discourse in which blame was attributed to men for luring AGYW into transactional sex, and for perpetrating gender-based violence; and lastly the ‘wrong-society’ discourse which attributed blame to contextual/structural factors such as poverty, a high volume of unregulated drinking establishments, and a lack of youth-friendly services. Conclusions Policies, interventions and programmes focusing on adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health need to carefully consider the framing and narratives of blame and responsibility. …”
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Effects of poultry by-product meal and complete replacement of fish oil with alternative oils on growth performance and gut health of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): a FEEDNET... by Imam Hasan, Simona Rimoldi, Biagina Chiofalo, Marianna Oteri, Micaela Antonini, Rosangela Armone, Violeta Kalemi, Laura Gasco, Genciana Terova

“…VeraMaris® algae oil and PBM could serve as viable and sustainable raw materials for fish feed, promoting environmentally friendly aquaculture practices.…”
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Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting cough variant asthma diagnosis by Jiao Min, Xiaomiao Tang, Di Zhang, Jin Yang, Fei Li, Wei Lei

“…Conclusions We successfully developed and validated a user-friendly nomogram that accurately predicted CVA diagnosis based on clinical characteristics and pulmonary function test. …”
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The relationship between social support and psychological crisis vulnerability among family impoverished undergraduates: the intermediary role of psychological resilience by Weimin Yuan, Jinhui Ning, Mengke Huo, Yiwei Feng

“…Additionally, the participants had a social support score of 60.29 ± 11.31, indicating that individual social support was significantly correlated with family support, friend support, and support from significant others. …”
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Impacts of Dryopteris serrato-dentata (Beddome) Hayata (Dhekishak) and Blumealacera DC. (Shialmutra) on rice and weed as growth inhibitor: an evaluation through the use of manure a... by Md. Tutul Hossen, Md. Liton Mia, Uttam Kumer Sarker, Ahmed Khairul Hasan, Md. Abdus Salam, Md. Shafiqul Islam

“…Therefore, Dryopteris serrato-dentata (Beddome) Hayata and Blumea lacera Dc. residues combined with manures and fertilizers might be an efficient source of eco-friendly weed management and yield enhancement tool for sustainable boro rice production.…”
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Cultural Adaptation of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Maternal and Child mHealth Intervention: Protocol for a Co-Design and Adaptation Research Study by Sana Ishaque, Ola Ela, Chris Rissel, Karla Canuto, Kerry Hall, Niranjan Bidargaddi, Annette Briley, Claire T Roberts, Sarah Jane Perkes, Anna Dowling, Billie Bonevski

“…In this study, data collection will be carried out via culturally safe, and family-friendly yarning circles, facilitated by Aboriginal research staff to collect feedback on the existing mHealth app from approximately 20 women and 10 health professionals, with the aim to achieve data saturation. …”
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Commercial chip-based tunneling magnetoresistance sensor for green-synthesized magnetic nanoparticles assay by Pinaka Elda Swastika, Harlina Ardiyanti, Zurnansyah, Deska Lismawenning Puspitarum, Nurul Imani Istiqomah, Nur Aji Wibowo, Edi Suharyadi

“…Owing to their significant roles in multiple sectors, the demand for high-performance, rapid, user-friendly, and low-cost sensors is crucial for biosensing. …”
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Decision support systems for waste-to-energy technologies: A systematic literature review of methods and future directions for sustainable implementation in Ghana by Theophilus Frimpong Adu, Lena Dzifa Mensah, Mizpah Ama Dziedzorm Rockson, Francis Kemausuor

“…Future research directions identified by this study include the development of Ghana-specific DSS models, integration of real-time data collection methodologies, creation of user-friendly interfaces for local decision-makers, and exploration of emerging technologies such as blockchain and IoT or Machine learning (ML) for enhancing DSS in WtE management.…”
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"Preparation and curing kinetics of “bottlebrush-like structure” green bio-based ultra-low-temperature polyfarnesene nanocomposites" by WU Ming-li, LI Yong-xu, CAO Lan?鄢

“…"Based on the requirements of dual-carbon strategy and the major needs of sustainable development, it was of great significance to develop green and environmentally-friendly bio-based rubbers. However, it was difficult for existing rubber materials to simultaneously meet the requirements of low-temperature resistance and excellent dynamic performance, which greatly limited its application in special fields at low temperature. …”
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Development and evaluation of patient-centred polygenic risk score reports for glaucoma screening by Georgina L Hollitt, Mark M Hassall, Owen M Siggs, Jamie E Craig, Emmanuelle Souzeau

“…However, there is limited best practice evidence for reporting PRS and patient-friendly reports for communicating PRS effectively are lacking. …”
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Using benthos a bioindicator to assess the efficiency constructed wetland community wastewater treatment system by K. Seethong, K. Chunkao, N. Dampin, W. Wararam

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Association between frailty, as measured by the FRAIL scale, and 1-year mortality in older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery by Shaohua Xi, Zhibin Wu, Jian Cui, Suran Yin, Shaozhi Xi, Chaoyang Liu

“…Abstract Background The FRAIL scale is a concise and user-friendly tool for frailty assessment. However, its effectiveness in predicting 1-year mortality among older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery remains unclear. …”
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A Taguchi-based study on the control factors of reinforced composites with the fiber of coir and pineapple leaves by Md Firoz Kabir, Md Alamgir Hossain, Md Nazmus Sakib, Md Waliullah Shadhin, Md Ariful Alam

“…From the above characteristics and their environmentally friendly behavior, these composites can be used in the place of synthetic fiber-based products.…”
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SuessR: Regional corrections for the effects of anthropogenic CO2 on δ13C data from marine organisms by Casey T. Clark, Mattias R. Cape, Mark D. Shapley, Franz J. Mueter, Bruce P. Finney, Nicole Misarti

“…SuessR is a free, user‐friendly tool that allows researchers to calculate and apply regional Suess corrections to δ13C data from marine systems using a unified approach. …”
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Influence of diglyme and cumene additives upon emission and combustion behaviour of diverse biodiesel fuelled diesel engine by Swarup Kumar Nayak, Dinesh Babu Munuswamy, Ganesan Subbiah, Mallireddy Naresh, Yuvarajan Devarajan

“…The growing need for sustainable and eco-friendly fuels aligns with global efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). …”
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Biosynthesis of a range of ZnO nanoparticles utilising Salvia hispanica L. seed extract and evaluation of their bioactivity by Kiran Singh, Shweta Yadav

“…The study presents an efficient approach for the eco-friendly synthesis of ZnONPs, highlighting their significant potential for many biological applications.…”
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Factors Influencing the Growth of Tourism in Uganda: A Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Katwesigye, Jordan

“…Other factors have led to the development of tourism at Bwindi impenetrable national park include political climate with 10% of the respondents, image of the destination with 7%, craft shops and tourism centers with 18%, game and bird watching with 16%, nature walks with 11 % and friendly tour guides and tour operator with 14%. Some of the challenges that hinder tourism development at Bwindi impenetrable national park include poor road network and cool climate which most of the tourists feared.The study concludes that the presence of unique wildlife especially mountain Gorillas, the image of Bwindi as a tourist destination and favourable policies are the major factors that influenced tourism development, policies that improve and promote tourism in the sharing of tourism benefits and other factors that contribute to tourism development at Bwindi impenetrable national park.…”
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Biocomposite Active Whey Protein Films with Thyme Reinforced by Electrospun Polylactic Acid Fiber Mat by Andreea (Lanciu) Dorofte, Iulia Bleoanca, Florentina Ionela Bucur, Gabriel Mustatea, Daniela Borda, Felicia Stan, Catalin Fetecau

“…Composite bio-based packaging materials obtained from whey proteins, functionalized with thyme essential oil (TEO) and reinforced by electrospun polylactic acid (PLA) fibers, represent a promising solution for developing new active food packaging using environmentally friendly materials. The aim of this study is to obtain and characterize one-side-active composite films covered with a PLA fiber mat: (i) WF/G1, WF/G2, and WF/G3 resulting from electrospinning with one needle at different electrospinning times of 90, 150, and 210 min, respectively, and (ii) WF/G4 obtained with two face-to-face needles after 210 min of electrospinning. …”
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g-C₃N₄ Modified with Metal Sulfides for Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants by Shoaib Mukhtar, Erzsébet Szabó-Bárdos, Csilla Őze, Tatjána Juzsakova, Kornél Rácz, Miklós Németh, Ottó Horváth

“…The bioinspired synthesis combined with the modification with metal sulfides proved to considerably enhance the photocatalytic activity of g-C₃N₄, increasing its potential for practical applicability in environmentally friendly water treatment systems for the efficient removal of recalcitrant organic contaminants.…”
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Compatibility and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Lycopersicon esculentum peels by Esraa Ali, Samah H. Abu-Hussien, Esraa Hesham, Shimaa Ahmed, Habiba Mostafa, Ahmed Gamal, Salwa M. El-Sayed, Bahaa Hemdan, Ashraf Bakry, Naglaa M. Ebeed, Hesham Elhariry, Ahmed Galal, Basma T. Abd-Elhalim

“…The current study focused on the environmentally friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Lycopersicon esculentum peel. …”
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