The Role of Mechanical Mixing and Biologically Active Additives in Enhancing Cutlet Quality by Tetiana Prylipko, Tetiana Koval, Volodymyr Kostash, Volodymyr Tkachuk, Vita Kostash

“…These conclusions allow us to develop more effective strategies for the production of cutlet mass with improved quality and nutritional value. The practical significance of this study is to provide scientifically based recommendations for optimizing food production processes aimed at improving the quality and nutritional value of cutlet mass by studying the effect of mechanical mixing and biologically active additives on its structural and mechanical properties. …”
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A Literature Review of Virtual Reality Exergames for Older Adults: Enhancing Physical, Cognitive, and Social Health by Xiacheng Song, Nazlena Mohamad Ali, Mohamad Hidir Mhd Salim, Muhammad Yudhi Rezaldi

“…This review provides theoretical and practical support for the innovative application of VR technology in promoting healthy aging. …”
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mecA and PVL genes in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from clinical specimens: a cross-sectional hospital based study from Nepal by Sirjana Adhikari, Supriya Sharma, Sanjib Adhikari, Sanjit Shrestha, Dwij Raj Bhatta

“…Conclusion: The high prevalence of MRSA in a burn unit underscores the need for more rigorous infection control practices that follow standard protocols to reduce MRSA transmission in both individuals and the hospital environment. …”
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The Impact of Entrepreneurship and Mental Accounting on Business Sustainability: Exploring the Influence of Financial Performance by Sri Mulyani, Rahmawati Rahmawati, Djuminah Djuminah, Evi Gantyowati, Endang Dwi Amperawati

“…By strengthening entrepreneurial capacities and accounting practices, MSMEs can enhance financial performance to support long-term business sustainability. …”
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A Dual-Channel and Frequency-Aware Approach for Lightweight Video Instance Segmentation by Mingzhu Liu, Wei Zhang, Haoran Wei

“…Experiments show that the model proposed in this paper achieves state-of-the-art segmentation performance with few parameters on the YouTube-VIS dataset, demonstrating its efficiency and practicality. This method significantly enhances the application efficiency and adaptability of visual perception intelligent sensing technology in video data acquisition and processing, providing strong support for its widespread deployment.…”
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Taming of trinitromethyl-oxadiazole to access high density and high oxygen balance via a dual modulation strategy by Jinya Zhang, Teng Fei, Jingwei Meng, Jinxiong Cai, Lei Zhang, Siping Pang, Chunlin He

“…To our knowledge, the density of 1.98 g/cm3 for 3-a sets a new record among that of nitrogen-rich monocyclic compounds. Notably, practical crystal morphology prediction was creatively introduced to guide the experimental crystallization conditions of 3, increasing the impact sensitivity and friction sensitivity from 1 J to 80 N (3-a) to 10 J and 240 N (3-b), respectively. …”
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Automatic Measuring Approach and Device for Mature Rapeseed’s Plant Type Parameters by Shengyong Xu, Jinming Wang, Hao Tian, Bo Wang

“…In conclusion, the system, which automatically extracts plant type parameters with high throughput and high precision, is of practical value as it can effectively reduce the labor intensity of researchers and provide important basic data for the research of rapeseed breeding and agricultural machinery design.…”
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Digitalisation to zero-waste: the interplay of open eco-innovation and the circular economy in agricultural enterprises by Wutthiya Aekthanate Srisathan, Wongsatorn Worrakittikul, Kanokon Rattanapon, Thippayarat Hongto, Apichai Phrommasakha Na Sakhonnakon, Phaninee Naruetharadhol

“…The findings highlight the critical role of innovative digital practices in promoting sustainable ecosystems and addressing the urgent need for near-zero-waste strategies in agriculture. …”
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Phytochemical components and antibacterial activity of two populations of Senecio vulgaris L. essential oils as traditional medicine plant by Fatemeh Hajmoradi, Hamed Fathi, Foozieh Moghadami

“…., a member of the Asteraceae family, has been widely employed in traditional Iranian herbal practices for centuries. This research seeks to analyze and compare the essential oil compositions and antibacterial characteristics of two distinct populations of S. vulgaris. …”
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A review of the application and efficacy of tuina therapy in the treatment of neonatal jaundice (推拿疗法在新生儿黄疸治疗中的应用现状) by YANG Juandong (杨娟东), PANG Lihong (庞立宏), LIU Ling (刘凌), ZHANG Xiaoxia (张小霞), LING Jizu (凌继祖)

“…This article reviews the application and clinical effects of tuina therapy in the treatment of neonatal jaundice. The practical application value of Tuina in the management of neonatal jaundice was explored through the analysis of the specific operation, identification and treatment, nursing care and family guidance of Tuina. …”
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Community pharmacy’s role in dispensing androgens and supporting harm reduction amid current policy dilemmas by Timothy Piatkowski, Lkhagvadulam Ayurzana, Michelle King, Laetitia Hattingh, Sara McMillan

“…This study aimed to explore community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding individuals who use androgens. …”
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Improving wind and power predictions via four-dimensional data assimilation in the WRF model: case study of storms in February 2022 at Belgian offshore wind farms by T. Ivanova, T. Ivanova, S. Porchetta, S. Porchetta, S. Buckingham, G. Glabeke, G. Glabeke, J. van Beeck, W. Munters

“…Moreover, we perform a thorough study to investigate the sensitivity to nudging parameters during versatile atmospheric conditions, which helps to identify the best assimilation practices for this offshore setting. These insights are expected to refine wind resource mapping and reanalysis of weather events, as well as motivate more measurement campaigns offshore.…”
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Integrating Dilemma Stories into Chemistry Learning: Analyzing Students’ Critical Thinking Skills by Tritiyatma Hadinugrahaningsih, Yuli Rahmawati, Rika Siti Syaadah, Fitri Sumalia Dewi, Shakira Az-Zahra, Fitri Tamarani

“…This approach can serve as a model for innovative educational practices in STEM subjects.…”
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An Investigation on the Influences of Construction Schemes on Backfilling the River-Crossing Section of a Utility Tunnel by Jin-Kun Huang, Zhao-Xiang Lu, Wan-Yun Yin, Ren-Cai Jin, Yuan-Di Qian, Si-Dong Shen, Lei Wang

“…In this paper, with a practical comprehensive utility tunnel project as the background, a variety of different backfill construction schemes were designed, and the corresponding numerical simulations were performed with the finite element analysis software Midas. …”
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Problem-based learning in developing students’ communicative skills and creativity in teaching English for specific purposes by Jolita Šliogerienė, Irena Darginavičienė, Jelena Suchanova, Dalia Gulbinskienė, Viktorija Jakučionytė

“…The results suggest that while problem-based learning improves understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of study programmes, technical students are more sceptical about the effectiveness of problem-based learning. …”
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Performance Characterisation of High RA Asphalt Mixes – A Laboratory and Field Study by Csaba Toth, Laszlo Petho, Szabolcs Rosta

“…Large-scale production trials confirmed the practicality of integrating high RA content into heavy-duty asphalt mixes with various binder types, including normal bitumen (B), polymer modified binder (PmB), and rubber modified bitumen (GmB). …”
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In-situ backup virtual sensor application in building automation systems toward virtual sensing-enabled digital twins by Youngwoong Choi, Sungmin Yoon

“…This is because the real systems may contain unidentified practical uncertainties. Therefore, BVSs must be developed and managed with in-situ methods, that is, under real system environments. …”
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Optimizing SME Performance through ICT Diversification and Competence Development Strategies by Chamdan Purnama, Dinda Fatmah, Mirhamida Rahmah, Syaiful Hasani, Yusriyah Rahmah, Zakiyah Zulfa Rahmah

“…Implications and Recommendations: The findings offer practical insights for SMEs to improve performance through targeted ICT training and competency development. …”
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Health literacy and cardiovascular disease prevention: a systematic scoping review protocol by Vanessa Vaughan, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Bonnie Beasant, Georgie Lee, Sarah Hosking

“…This protocol aims to establish a scoping method of articles investigating health literacy and CVD preventive practices or knowledge in lay populations.Methods and analysis A scoping review was deemed the most appropriate study design. …”
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Exploring Employee Perspectives on Workplace Technology: Usage, Roles, and Implications for Satisfaction and Performance by Andreea Barbu, Mirona Ana Maria Ichimov, Iustina Cristina Costea-Marcu, Gheorghe Militaru, Dana Corina Deselnicu, Georgiana Moiceanu

“…Apart from the theoretical contributions that the study offers for the development of the literature, the results of this research offer a practical perspective for companies in the field of engineering, suggesting future research directions and recommendations for optimizing performance and increasing the level of employee satisfaction through the implementation of appropriate and personalized digital solutions.…”
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