SAR Image Simulation for Crater Terrain Using Formation Theory-Based Modeling and Hybrid Ray-Tracing by Ya-Ting Zhou, Yongsheng Zhou, Qiang Yin, Fei Ma, Fan Zhang

“…Subsequently, the ray-tracing algorithm and the advanced integral equation model are combined to accurately calculate electromagnetic scattering characteristics. …”
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Flexible modular dwelling for rural environments; specific case: Cebadas – Ecuador [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Karina Elizabeth Cajamarca Dacto, Maikol Josueé González Espinosa, Dany Marcelo Tasan Cruz, Erick Fabricio Nieto Páez, Jean Carlos Montero Riofrio

“…Background Sustainable modular dwelling design for rural areas should focus on creating healthy and economically accessible spaces, sensitive to local needs and integrating environmental, functional, sociological and technological aspects. …”
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Fuzzy multi-model based dynamic sliding mode control for chemical process with long-time delay by Marco Herrera, Oscar Camacho, Alvaro Prado

“…The Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy modeling approach, where each fuzzy rule represents a local linear system, is integrated with Dynamic Sliding Mode Control (DSMC) to enhance robustness and control performance under these varying conditions. …”
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Navigating Recent Changes in Dosing Information: Dynamics of FDA‐Approved Monoclonal Antibodies in Post‐Marketing Realities by Nai Lee, Su‐jin Rhee, Seong Min Koo, So Won Kim, Gyo Eun Lee, Yoon A Yie, Yun Kim

“…These insights underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and data integration in the post‐marketing phase, providing a foundation for future precision medicine approaches in mAb therapy.…”
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Internet of things enabled parking management system using long range wide area network for smart city by Waheb A. Jabbar, Lu Yi Tiew, Nadiah Y. Ali Shah

“…These components collaboratively detect vehicle occupancy and transmit this data to the server via a LoRaWAN gateway. Notably, the integration of LoRa technology enables extensive network coverage and energy efficiency. …”
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Object-Level Contrastive-Learning-Based Multi-Branch Network for Building Change Detection from Bi-Temporal Remote Sensing Images by Shiming Li, Fengtao Yan, Cheng Liao, Qingfeng Hu, Kaifeng Ma, Wei Wang, Hui Zhang

“…To address these issues, we propose a novel object-level contrastive-learning-based multi-branch network (OCL-Net) for detecting building changes by integrating bi-temporal remote sensing images. First, we design a multi-head decoder to separately extract more distinguishable building change features and auxiliary semantic features from bi-temporal images, effectively leveraging building-specific priors. …”
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Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Neuroinflammation Intervention with Medicinal Plants: A Critical and Narrative Review of the Current Literature by Sandra Maria Barbalho, Beatriz Leme Boaro, Jéssica da Silva Camarinha Oliveira, Jiří Patočka, Caroline Barbalho Lamas, Masaru Tanaka, Lucas Fornari Laurindo

“…Future research should focus on animal models, standardized protocols, and safety assessments, integrating advanced methodologies, such as genetic studies and nanotechnology, to enhance their applicability in neurodegenerative disease management.…”
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Engineering a phi15-based expression system for stringent gene expression in Pseudomonas putida by Eveline-Marie Lammens, Daniel C. Volke, Alison Kerremans, Yannick Aerts, Maarten Boon, Pablo I. Nikel, Rob Lavigne

“…The system functions well in combination with several inducer systems, and in a variety of vector-based and genomically integrated set-ups. In conclusion, the phi15 RNAP, promoter, lysozyme and growth-decoupler provide a valuable plug-and-play set of genetic parts for the P. putida toolbox.…”
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Performance optimization of solar still employing red-bricks as sensible heat storage material and interfacial evaporation area by S. Mankai, S. Chemkhi, J. Madiouli, F. Ouled Saad, I. Shigidi, J. Sghaier

“…Therefore, four identical solar distillers were designed and constructed: three systems called modified solar stills integrating hollow bricks with 4 cm, 6 cm and 8 cm heights, and a conventional system. …”
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Catfishes from the North-Western Part of Lake Tanganyika: Contribution to a Reference Library of DNA Barcodes by Archimède Mushagalusa Mulega, Arthur F. Boom, Imane Rahmouni, Hocein Bazairi, Abdelaziz Benhoussa, Maarten P. M. Vanhove, Maarten Van Steenberge

“…Our findings emphasize the necessity for integrative taxonomy in the study of catfishes from Lake Tanganyika.…”
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Bottom-up analysis for carbon emissions from passenger and freight transport sectors in Xi’an: a city-level study using MOVES and LMDI models by Ya’nan Bo, Liyuan Zhang, Jiahao Zhong, Wei Zhong, Pengyue Zhu

“…This study employed a localized MOVES model, integrating high-resolution urban vehicle data, along with a categorical LMDI decomposition model, to conduct a detailed bottom-up analysis of carbon emissions from passenger and freight vehicles in Xi’an. …”
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KaRhab: an international online registry for cardiac rhabdomyomas by Vera-Maria Herrmann, Maria Arelin, Caroline G. Bergner, Julia Herrmann, Paula Janz, Henriette Kiep, Annika Mueller, Steffen Syrbe, Robert Wagner, Bardo Wannenmacher, Nadine Wolf, Michael Weidenbach, Vincent Strehlow

“…Results In order to congregate existing and future information on cardiac RHM we established a web-based cardiac RHM online registry using an online survey tool. In addition we integrated previously published data from individual case reports and case series. …”
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Harnessing the synergy of Urochloa brizantha and Amazonian Dark Earth microbiomes for enhanced pasture recovery by Anderson Santos de Freitas, Luís Felipe Guandalin Zagatto, Gabriel Silvestre Rocha, Franciele Muchalak, Guilherme Lucio Martins, Solange dos Santos Silva-Zagatto, Rogério Eiji Hanada, Aleksander Westphal Muniz, Siu Mui Tsai

“…The findings highlight the potential for pasture ecological rehabilitation and underscore the benefits of integrating plant and soil management strategies to optimize soil characteristics.…”
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The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review by Wasif ur Rehman, Mohsin Ali Koondhar, Samandar Khan Afridi, Lutfi Albasha, Idris H. Smaili, Ezzeddine Touti, Mouloud Aoudia, Wassim Zahrouni, Ibrahim Mahariq, M.M.R. Ahmed

“…This paper presents a comprehensive review of the challenges, considerations, and future directions of integrating 5G technologies into smart agriculture, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).Key topics discussed include the necessity of dense network infrastructure, optimization strategies for cross-deployment of 5G and sensing networks, and the role of edge computing in 5G-enabled farming production. …”
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Unveiling the mechanism of micro-and-nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants: A comprehensive review of omics approaches by Asad Jamil, Ambreen Ahmad, Muhammad Moeen-ud-din, Yihao Zhang, Yuxuan Zhao, Xiaochen Chen, Xiaoyu Cui, Yindong Tong, Xianhua Liu

“…Furthermore, we have identified critical knowledge gaps and proposed future research directions, highlighting the necessity for integrative omics studies to elucidate the complex pathways of MNPs toxicity in terrestrial plants. …”
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An Investigation of Hand Gestures for Controlling Video Games in a Rehabilitation Exergame System by Radhiatul Husna, Komang Candra Brata, Irin Tri Anggraini, Nobuo Funabiki, Alfiandi Aulia Rahmadani, Chih-Peng Fan

“…In future work, we plan to enhance the <i>exergame</i> system by integrating a diverse set of video games, while expanding its application to a broader and more diverse sample. …”
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In Situ Classification of Original Rocks by Portable Multi-Directional Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Device by Mengyang Zhang, Hongbo Fu, Huadong Wang, Feifan Shi, Saifullah Jamali, Zongling Ding, Bian Wu, Zhirong Zhang

“…This device built upon a previous multi-directional optimization scheme and integrated machine learning to classify seven types of original rock samples: mudstone, basalt, dolomite, sandstone, conglomerate, gypsolyte, and shale from oil logging sites. …”
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Study of Shale Gas Source Rock S-Wave Structure Characteristics via Dense Array Ambient Noise Tomography in Zhangjiakou, China by Si Chen, Zhanwu Lu, Haiyan Wang, Qingyu Wu, Wei Cai, Guowei Wu, Guangwen Wang

“…The model discerns subtle velocity changes within the 0–3 km depth interval, achieving a horizontal resolution of approximately 1.5 km in the 0–3 km stratum, thereby effectively delineating the shale reservoir structure. Integration of the velocity model with regional geological data facilitated a comprehensive interpretation and structural analysis of the prospective shale gas zone. …”
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Urinary Sodium Concentration Is an Independent Predictor of All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in a Type 2 Diabetes Cohort Population by Pierre-Jean Saulnier, Elise Gand, Stéphanie Ragot, Lise Bankir, Xavier Piguel, Frédéric Fumeron, Vincent Rigalleau, Jean-Michel Halimi, Richard Marechaud, Ronan Roussel, Samy Hadjadj, SURDIAGENE Study group

“…Improvement in prediction of mortality by the addition of UNa to a model including known risk factors was assessed by the relative integrated discrimination improvement (rIDI) index. …”
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Mechanisms and influencing factors of cultural ecosystem services value realization by Yiqing Lin, Yanbing Liu, Zhiyun Ouyang, Chen Meng, Yi Xiao

“…They suggest the need for integrated optimization strategies rather than isolated improvements, emphasizing the importance of threshold effects in infrastructure development and the potential of value-added strategies in ecotourism. …”
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