Acculturation of Local Culture in the Celebration of the Maulid Nabi in Indonesia by Hasse Jubba, Syamsul Arif Galib, Devi Dharma Yuktikarini, Mulham Jaki Asti

“…This study analyses the acculturation of Islam to the Ambelu tradition in the celebration of the Maulid Nabi in Bontomanai Subdistrict, Selayar Islands Regency through a comparison of the views of the al-Shafi'i and Hanafi Madhhab. …”
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Cannabis and Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents: A Pilot Study from Trinidad by Hari D. Maharajh, Monique Konings

“…This paper reviews the epidemiology of suicidal behaviour and cannabis use among adolescents and looks at the relationship of these behaviours regionally and internationally. The Caribbean islands have an established use of cannabis with higher suicidal rates, which provides an ideal setting to investigate the interrelationship of these disorders. …”
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The Wildcat That Lives in Me: A Review on Free-Roaming Cats (<i>Felis catus</i>) in Brazil, Focusing on Research Priorities, Management, and Their Impacts on Cat Welfare by Luana S. Gonçalves, Daiana de Souza Machado, Maria Eduarda Caçador, Giovanne Ambrosio Ferreira, Christopher R. Dickman, Maria Camila Ceballos, Fabio Prezoto, Aline Cristina Sant’Anna

“…More studies were conducted in Brazilian mainland areas (<i>n</i> = 23)—notably in Atlantic Forest—than on islands (<i>n</i> = 11). The review highlights potential impacts of cats on wildlife. …”
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A Framework for Resilient Community Microgrids: Review of Operational Strategies and Performance Metrics by Joy Dalmacio Billanes, Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen, Zheng Ma

“…The research identifies key microgrid subtypes, such as islanded, hybrid, multi-energy, and autonomous systems, and evaluates the role of critical components like energy storage systems and distributed energy resources in enhancing resilience. …”
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DNA Methylation Profiles of Blood Cells Are Distinct between Early-Onset Obese and Control Individuals by Je-Keun Rhee, Jin-Hee Lee, Hae Kyung Yang, Tae-Min Kim, Kun-Ho Yoon

“…We also observed that the CpG islands of obese individuals are more susceptible to DNA methylation compared to controls. …”
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Survey on the presence of floating microplastics, trace metals and metalloids in seawater from Southern Italy to the United States of America by Elisabetta Morici, Gaetano Cammilleri, Sergio Scirè, Francesco Paolo Bonomo, Luigi Tranchina, Francesca Terracina, Paola Galluzzo, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Vincenzo Paolo Monteverde, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Sergio Davì, Mariano Licciardi, Salvatore Dara

“…The results showed high concentrations of MPs, particularly in the waters near the Faroe Islands, in the Sea of Magdalena department and in the Strait of Gibraltar. …”
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Awifauna wodno-błotna środkowej Wisły w okresie lęgowym: wpływ działalności człowieka na rozmieszczenie, liczebność i bogactwo gatunkowe by Dariusz Bukaciński, Monika Bukacińska, Arkadiusz Buczyński

“…In most areas the Vistula flows here within unregulated or relatively little modified riverbed, having features of natural, lowland, braided river. Sandy islands and braid bars within the main channel, steep banks, and old riparian afforestation create the unique breeding habitats of the Vistula River Valley. …”
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Study on the side friction resistance capacity of prefabricated pipe piles in coral reef strata by Hong Zhang, Ran Gao, Ran Gao, Huiwu Luo, Peishuai Chen, Haifeng Liu

“…In this study, a series of interfacial shear tests were carried out for coral sand and coral reef limestone (CRL) in the sea area near the Maldives islands and reefs, and the distribution law of the SFR of prefabricated pipe piles in coral sand was investigated by using a large-scale pile foundation model test apparatus. …”
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Preparation and properties of alkali-activated slag-like powder paste by Donghui Li, Wenzhong Zheng, Ying Wang

“…To address the challenges of transporting cementitious materials during the construction of islands and reefs in remote seas, local materials like sea sand and calcium carbonate-rich coral reefs were considered for preparing slag-like powder (SP), and alkali-activated slag-like powder paste (AASPP) was obtained by activating SP with alkaline activators. …”
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Racial/ethnic differences in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents in the United States by Dazheng Zhang, Bingyu Zhang, Qiong Wu, Ting Zhou, Jiayi Tong, Yiwen Lu, Jiajie Chen, Huiyuan Wang, Deena J. Chisolm, Ravi Jhaveri, Rachel C. Kenney, Russell L. Rothman, Suchitra Rao, David A. Williams, Mady Hornig, Linbo Wang, Jeffrey S. Morris, Christopher B. Forrest, Yong Chen

“…Within the severe group, Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPI) had a higher prevalence of fever/chills and respiratory signs and symptoms, Hispanic patients showed greater hair loss prevalence in severe COVID-19 cases, while Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) patients had fewer skin symptoms in comparison to NHW patients. …”
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Acute Febrile Illness Accompanied by 7th and 12th Cranial Nerve Palsy Due to Lyme Disease Following Travel to Rural Ecuador: A Case Report and Mini-Review by Teslin S. Sandstrom, Kumudhavalli Kavanoor Sridhar, Judith Joshi, Ali Aunas, Sheliza Halani, Andrea K. Boggild

“…In this report, we describe a resident of southern Ontario, Canada who developed rash, fever, and cranial nerve VII and XII palsies following a 12 day trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands approximately four weeks prior to referral to our center. …”
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Optimizing Rural MG’s Performance: A Scenario-Based Approach Using an Improved Multi-Objective Crow Search Algorithm Considering Uncertainty by Mohammad Hossein Taabodi, Taher Niknam, Seyed Mohammad Sharifhosseini, Habib Asadi Aghajari, Seyyed Mohammad Bornapour, Ehsan Sheybani, Giti Javidi

“…The first model includes an islanded rural microgrid (IRMG) and the second model consists of three RMGs that are interconnected with one another and linked to the distribution network. …”
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Obesity Severity, Dietary Behaviors, and Lifestyle Risks Vary by Race/Ethnicity and Age in a Northern California Cohort of Children with Obesity by Margaret C. Ford, Nancy P. Gordon, Amanda Howell, Cheryl E. Green, Louise C. Greenspan, Malini Chandra, R. Grant Mellor, Joan C. Lo

“…One-quarter (24.9%) were non-Hispanic white, 11.3% were black, 43.5% were Hispanic, and 12.0% were Asian/Pacific Islander. Severe obesity was prevalent (37.4%), especially among blacks, Hispanics, and older children, and was associated with less frequent breakfast and exercise and excess screen time, and in young children it was associated with consumption of sweetened beverages or juice. …”
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Prospering the ASEAN Community: How Micro-Region Becomes a Driving Force Prosperity in Indonesia’s Border Area? by Fitrisia Munir, Yanyan Mohammad Yani, Rendi Prayuda, Artha Yudilla, Dini Tiara Sasmi

“…This research focused on the roles and activities of sub-state actors in border areas such as the Riau Islands with Malaysia and Singapore, who could work hard together with other sub-state actor entities through the support of a strong leadership network to take quicker and more efficient actions to overcome various issues. …”
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Evolutionary Genomics Provides Insights Into Endangerment and Conservation of a Wild Apple Tree Species, Malus sieversii by Jian Zhang, Fang‐Yuan Zhao, Hong‐Xiang Zhang

“…Genomic divergence indicated that the positively selected genes were associated with physiological processes within the genomic islands between the Yili and Tacheng regions. Based on these findings, we recommend the establishment of two separate conservation units for the Yili and Tacheng lineages to preserve their genetic resources. …”
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Urban growth dynamics and its influence on land surface temperature in Bhubaneswar metropolitan city: a 1990–2021 analysis by Monashree Panigrahi, Arabinda Sharma

“…These findings underscore the critical role of sustainable urban planning in mitigating the adverse effects of urban heat islands and guiding future development policies in Bhubaneswar. …”
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Step-by-Step: Insights on key marine organisms associated with coral reef benthic cover using Stepwise Multivariate Regression by Wee Hin Boo, Affendi Yang Amri, Then Amy Yee Hui, Chen Sue Yee, Hyde Julian

“…Data collection started in 2013 to 2023, covering 148 sites from 23 islands of East Coast Peninsular Malaysia. The most dominant biotic benthic cover in coral reefs is the Hard Coral (mean 48.7±19.4% median = 49.4%), followed by Rubble (8.28±11.0%,3.75%), and Nutrient Indicator Algae (4.96±9.15%, 1.25%). …”
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Business Intelligence Model of Regional Hospitals using HGOD Discovery by Hengki Hengki, Rahmat Gernowo, Oky Dwi Nurhayati

“…Based on data from the Regional General Hospital in the Bangka Belitung Islands province, the Gross Death Rate (GDR) is the general death rate for every 1000 patients discharged of 108,430 compared to the health department standard of <45. …”
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Mechanical Mastication of Utah Juniper Encroaching Sagebrush Steppe Increases Inorganic Soil N by Kert R. Young, Bruce A. Roundy, Dennis L. Eggett

“…Within masticated areas, tree mounds of juniper leaf scales and twigs served as resource islands with 1.9 times higher inorganic N and total C, and 2.8 times higher total N than bare interspaces across seasons (P<0.01). …”
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The Arctic front of the global hybrid warfare by E O. Labetskaya

“…The researcher notes that the population of the islands of Svalbard and Wrangel is exposed to a remarkably large-scale hostile hybrid influence from the NATO countries, and concludes that Russophobic narratives peddled to the peoples of the Subarctic pose a serious risk to regional stability. …”
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