Isotropy of an Upper Limb Exoskeleton and the Kinematics and Dynamics of the Human Arm by Joel C. Perry, Janet M. Powell, Jacob Rosen

“…The integration of human and robot into a single system offers remarkable opportunities for a new generation of assistive technology. …”
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Revitalizing Ukrainian Cities: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Smart Urban Development by Vitalii Kruhlov, Jaroslav Dvorak, Volodymyr Moroz, Dina Tereshchenko

“…The study explores key aspects of smart cities development, including the integration of digital technologies, the use of data, and innovative business models aimed at optimizing city functions. …”
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Impact of Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease on Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs in Patients With COVID-19 by Chi Nguyen, Christopher L. Crowe, Effie Kuti, Bonnie Donato, Rachel Djaraher, Leo Seman, Nancy Graeter, Thomas P. Power, Rinku Mehra, Vincent J. Willey

“…**Methods:** A retrospective observational study in COVID-19 patients using data from the Healthcare Integrated Research Database (HIRD®) was conducted. …”
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In Silico Identification of New Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro) Molecules with Pharmacokinetic Properties from Natural Sources Using Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations and Hi... by Harrison Onyango, Patrick Odhiambo, David Angwenyi, Patrick Okoth

“…Initially, reported anti-SARS-CoV-2 Mpro molecules were integrated into designing a pharmacophore model utilizing PharmaGist. …”
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Deciphering the Link Between Diagnosis-Related Group Weight and Nursing Care Complexity in Hospitalized Children: An Observational Study by Manuele Cesare, Fabio D’Agostino, Emanuele Sebastiani, Nursing and Public Health Group, Gianfranco Damiani, Antonello Cocchieri

“…Conclusions: In children, DRG weight is also influenced by nursing care complexity, alongside clinical and organizational factors. An integrated approach is essential to enhance pediatric care and patient outcomes.…”
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Impact of dietary Spirulina on performance, antioxidant status, carcass traits and pathological alteration in broilers exposed to ochratoxin A stress by Ayman S. Salah, Mahmoud S. El-Tarabany, Marwa Mostafa, Rania Samir Zaki, Mahmoud M. Azzam, Omnia I. El Euony, Mahmoud Alagawany, Antonia Lestingi, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Mahmoud Madkour, Ahmed Fotouh

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Bibliotherapy Services in Public Libraries: the Case of Lithuania by Jurgita Girčienė, Miglė Damijonaitytė

“…Out of them, slightly more than twice (both qualitatively and quantitatively) of services are attributable to passive bibliotherapy, exclusively covering an intrapersonal level of communication, based on recommendations of books to be read, which is traditionally more characteristic of these institutions, rather than those to be associated with its active variety, which includes an individual interaction of a reader with a librarian inspired by the read book, or a group one - with the members of the book club led by them that integrates an interpersonal level of communication as well. …”
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Medico-ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin diseases in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu, India by Prakasam Radha, Chinniaya Udhayavani, Raju Nagaraj, Kumarasamy Sivaranjani

“…The documented medicinal plants provide a basis for developing cost-effective and culturally appropriate treatments for common skin diseases prevalent in the region. Integrating traditional knowledge with modern medical practices could enhance healthcare accessibility and sustainability.…”
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A deep learning-based method for the intelligent identification of the quantity of coals flushed out during borehole hydraulic flushing by Xiaojun LI, Mingyang ZHAO, Miao LI

“…The results of this study provide a technical and practical foundation for the integration of the YOLO series of algorithms with other deep learning techniques and its wide applications. …”
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Understanding ICU Nursing Knowledge, Perceived Barriers, and Facilitators of Sepsis Recognition and Management: A Cross-Sectional Study by Katherine A. Kissel, MN, RN, Karla D. Krewulak, PhD, Thérèse G. Poulin, BSc, Ken Kuljit S. Parhar, MD, MSc, Daniel J. Niven, MD, PhD, Vanessa M. Doiron, MScHQ, RN, Kirsten M. Fiest, PhD

“…Recommendations include enhanced competency development or support, utilization of structured reinforcement measures (involving the interdisciplinary team and imploring the use of integrative technologies), and addressing equipment/resource-related gaps. …”
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Impact of acupuncture on mortality in patients with disabilities and newly diagnosed heart failure: a nationwide cohort study by Hyungsun Jun, Dasol Park, Jae-Uk Sul, Moon Joo Cheong, Haerim Kim, Inae Youn, Jungtae Leem, Jungtae Leem, Jungtae Leem

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Assessment of the optimal frequency of insecticide sprays required to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) in maize (Zea mays L.) in northern Ghana by Jerry A. Nboyine, Ebenezer Asamani, Lakpo K. Agboyi, Iddrisu Yahaya, Francis Kusi, Gloria Adazebra, Benjamin K. Badii

“…Abstract Background Insecticide use is an important component of integrated pest management strategies developed for fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith, control in maize in many African countries. …”
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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

“…Abstract Background Aquaculture, traditionally a form of biotechnology, has evolved to integrate innovative biotechnological applications, such as advanced feed formulations, aimed at improving the growth performance and health of farmed fish species. …”
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Enabling ultra-flexible inorganic thin-film-based thermoelectric devices by introducing nanoscale titanium layers by Ming Tan, Xiao-Lei Shi, Wei-Di Liu, Yong Jiang, Si-Qi Liu, Tianyi Cao, Wenyi Chen, Meng Li, Tong Lin, Yuan Deng, Shaomin Liu, Zhi-Gang Chen

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The InBIO Barcoding Initiative Database: contribution to the knowledge of DNA barcodes of the vascular plants of north-eastern Portugal by João Queirós, Rodrigo Silva, Catarina J. Pinho, Hélia Vale-Gonçalves, Ricardo Pita, Paulo Alves, Pedro Beja, Joana Paupério, Miguel Porto

“…This dataset has been generated in the framework of the InBIO Barcoding Initiative (IBI) and Agrivole project. The integration of these two projects was crucial, as Agrivole aimed to investigate the trophic niche of small mammals in Trás-os-Montes Region through DNA metabarcoding, which required a reliable plant DNA barcode library for this same region. …”
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Planification de l’implantation du journal de bord comme stratégie d’humanisation aux soins intensifs adultes by Rosalie Demers-Bouchard, Maria Cecilia Gallani, Catherine Balg

“…Il constitue un exemple d’application permettant d’intégrer une intervention fondée sur des données probantes tout en générant des apprentissages contextuels pendant sa mise en œuvre, contribuant ainsi à réduire l’écart entre les connaissances théoriques et leur application. …”
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Preparation of pH-Responsive Tanshinone IIA-Loaded Calcium Alginate Nanoparticles and Their Anticancer Mechanisms by Tianying Ren, Jing Wang, Yingxin Ma, Yichen Huang, Somy Yoon, Lijun Mu, Ru Li, Xuekun Wang, Lina Zhang, Pan Li, Lusha Ji

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An Analysis of the Vocational-Educational Problematics for Substantiating Production Specialist Competencies by V. E. Steinberg, L. V. Vakhidova, E. M. Gabitova

“…The logic-semantic model of formation of transprofessional competencies, which integrates technological, informational, legislative and communicative-interprofessional components, is designed. …”
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Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review by Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Elwy A. Ashour, Fatemah AlMalki, Asmaa F. Khafaga, Mahmoud Moustafa, Mohammed O. Alshaharni, Islam M. Youssef, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Sylwester Świątkiewicz

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Servicesheds connect people to the landscapes upon which they depend by Yiyi Zhang, Hugo Thierry, Lara Cornejo, Lael Parrott, Monique Poulin, Kate Sherren, Danika Van Proosdij, Brian Robinson

“…We demonstrate how serviceshed mapping, when integrating social and ecological information, can be useful in multiple decision contexts. …”
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