Artificial-Intelligence-Based Investigation on Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Changes in Response to Population Growth in South Punjab, Pakistan by Tanweer Abbas, Muhammad Shoaib, Raffaele Albano, Muhammad Azhar Inam Baig, Irfan Ali, Hafiz Umar Farid, Muhammad Usman Ali

“…LULC maps (2003, 2013, and 2023) were prepared and validated using Google Earth Engine. Future predictions for 2033 were generated using the MOLUSCE model in QGIS. …”
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Integrating Hybrid Team-Based and Case-Based Learning in Dental Education Transformation by Sidra Abid, Humna Rafiq

“…However, challenges such as resource availability and the need for comprehensive reviews of existing methodologies must be addressed to optimize the implementation of this hybrid pedagogy.7 Conclusively, integrating CBL with team-based learning cultivates a more competent and adaptable dental workforce, better prepared for real-world clinical scenarios. …”
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Effect of Al/Cu Ratio on Microstructure and High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance of Al_xCoCrCu_yFeNi High-Entropy Alloy Coatings by Ling Zhou, Hongxi Liu, Qinghua Zhang, Jiazhu Liang, Yuanrun Peng, Xuanhong Hao, Chen Yang, Yaxia Liu, Yueyi Wang

“…To improve high-temperature oxidation resistance for Ti6Al4V alloy, Al_xCoCrCu_yFeNi (x = 0, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0; y = 1.0, 0.7, 0.5, 0.3, 0, x + y = 1.0) high-entropy alloy (HEA) coatings were prepared on the Ti6Al4V alloy substrate by a laser cladding technique. …”
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Enhancement of densification and mechanical property of (Hf0.2Zr0.2Ti0.2Nb0.2Ta0.2)N high-entropy bulk ceramic via silicon carbide addition by Wuyang Song, Youjun Lu, Lutong Yang, Maohui Li, Xiao Zhang, Bo Ma, Chuyun Wang, Yanmin Wang, Jinfeng Li, Xiang Liu

“…The use of SiC as a sintering aid can promote the densification and fracture toughness of high-entropy nitride bulk ceramics, providing a promising approach for the preparation of high-density, high-performance high-entropy nitride bulk ceramics.…”
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Mathematical modelling-based blockchain with attention deep learning model for cybersecurity in IoT-consumer electronics by Hayam Alamro, Mohammed Maray, Jawhara Aljabri, Saad Alahmari, Monir Abdullah, Jehad Saad Alqurni, Faiz Abdullah Alotaibi, Abdelmoneim Ali Mohamed

“…Intrusion detection utilizing deep learning (DL) drones control advanced neural network (NN) structures to improve security surveillance in dynamic outdoor environments. Prepared with sophisticated sensors and onboard processing abilities, these drones autonomously examine aerial imagery to identify and classify possible risks like suspicious activities, unauthorized personnel, or vehicles. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of Chitosan-Polyethylene Glycol (Ch-Peg) Based Hydrogels and Evaluation of Their Potency in Rat Skin Wound Model by Md Mahmudul Hasan, Md Forhad Uddin, Nayera Zabin, Md Salman Shakil, Morshed Alam, Fahima Jahan Achal, Most. Hosney Ara Begum, Md Sakib Hossen, Md Ashraful Hasan, Md Mahbubul Morshed

“…With the concern of public health, xanthan gum (X), boric acid (B), gelatin (Ge), polyethylene glycol (Peg), chitosan (Ch), glutaraldehyde (G), and HPLC-grade water were prepared using X : Ge : G, X : Ge : Peg : G, X : Ge : Ch : G, X : Ge : Peg : Ch : G, X : Ge : B : Ch : G, X : Ge : B : Peg : G, and X : Ge : B : Peg : Ch : G. …”
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Residents as learning facilitators inside and outside of interprofessional education: a faculty development program in postgraduate pediatric training by Philipp A. Müller, Christine Straub, Christine Straub, Andrea Heinzmann, Thorsten Langer, Sebastian F. N. Bode, Jan Griewatz, Christian Kimmig, Sebastian Friedrich

“…Participants evaluated the course overall as “very good,” stated a high learning gain and estimated the course to be a good preparation for teaching students.Discussion“How to teach pediatrics” shows the feasibility of integrating faculty development as part of resident training. …”
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A qualitative process evaluation of SBIRT implementation in pediatric trauma centers using the Science to Service Laboratory implementation strategy by Kelli Scott, Michael J. Mello, Geraldine Almonte, Emely Arenas Lemus, Julie R. Bromberg, Janette Baird, Anthony Spirito, Mark R. Zonfrillo, Karla Lawson, Lois K. Lee, Emily Christison-Lagay, Stephanie Ruest, Jeremy Aidlen, Andrew Kiragu, Charles Pruitt, Isam Nasr, Robert Todd Maxson, Beth Ebel, Sara J. Becker

“…Findings revealed key strengths as well as areas for improvement across the IAMSBIRT preparation phase and the three elements of the SSL: didactic training, performance feedback, and ongoing coaching. …”
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Ultrasonic assisted stir squeeze casting of AA5456/Al2O3–SiC-Gr-MoS2 hybrid nanocomposites: Microstructure and strengthening analysis by B.N. Akash Deep, S. Rajanna, K.N. Krishnamurthy, G.C. Manjunath Patel, T. Ganesha, G.V. Gnanedra Reddy, Mudassir Hasan, Emanoil Linul

“…The Quadratic Summation and Arithmetic Summation methods effectively predict the YS of the prepared AMMHNCs, with predictions closely aligning with experimental results.…”
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Three-dimensional structure of entire hydrated murine hearts at histological resolution by Jasper Frohn, Frederik Böddeker, Marius Reichardt, Hendrik Bruns, Titus Czajka, Amara Khan, Ludovic Broche, Michael Krisch, Alberto Bravin, Frauke Alves, Jana Zschüntzsch, Tim Salditt

“…It requires several invasive preparation steps, which introduce structural artefacts, namely dehydration, physical slicing and staining, or for the case of light sheet microscopy also clearing of the tissue. …”
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Probing the Dual Role of Ca²⁺ in the <i>Allochromatium tepidum</i> LH1–RC Complex by Constructing and Analyzing Ca²⁺-Bound and Ca²⁺-Free LH1 Comple... by Mei-Juan Zou, Shuai Sun, Guang-Lei Wang, Yi-Hao Yan, Wei Ji, Zheng-Yu Wang-Otomo, Michael T. Madigan, Long-Jiang Yu

“…Here, we use the purple bacterium <i>Rhodospirillum rubrum</i> strain H2 as a host to express Ca²⁺-bound and Ca²⁺-free <i>Alc. tepidum</i> LH1-only complexes composed of α- and β-polypeptides that either contain or lack the calcium-binding motif WxxDxI; purified preparations of each complex were then used to test how Ca²⁺ affects their thermostability and spectral features. …”
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Medication related osteonecrosis (MRONJ) in the management of CTIBL in breast and prostate cancer patients. Joint report by SIPMO AND SIOMMMS by Francesco Bertoldo, Cristina Eller-Vainicher, Vittorio Fusco, Rodolfo Mauceri, Jessica Pepe, Alberto Bedogni, Andrea Palermo, Umberto Romeo, Giuseppe Guglielmi, Giuseppina Campisi

“…., CTIBL and its management, pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of BMAs, definition and diagnosis of MRONJ), developed a joint report on the following five issues: a) prevention and dental management in cancer patients candidates to LD-BMAs, or under LD-BMAs; b) prophylactic drug holiday; c) MRONJ treatment; d) LD-BMAs therapeutic drug holiday; and e) restart of LD-BMA treatment after successful healing of MRONJ.Finally, ten key questions with answers were prepared and placed at the end of the document. Conclusions: Despite obvious weaknesses of the available international literature, the Expert Panel recognized the need to tailor separate MRONJ preventive approach for breast and prostate cancer patients on adjuvant endocrine therapy who begin low-dose BMA therapy to prevent CTIBL and provided this practical guidance for bone specialists and oral healthcare providers. …”
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Effect of Planting Systems on the Physicochemical Properties and Bioactivities of Strawberry Polysaccharides by Qiuqiu Zhang, Renshuai Huang, Guangjing Chen, Fen Guo, Yan Hu

“…In this study, SPs were prepared through hot water extraction, and the differences in physicochemical characteristics and bioactivities between SPs derived from elevated matrix soilless planting strawberries (EP-SP) and those from and conventional soil planting strawberries (GP-SP) were investigated. …”
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Stabilization and Solidification of Produced Tailings in the Lead Extraction Process Using Brine Leaching Method by Ravanbakhsh Shirdam, Atefeh Nezami

“…In this context, to achieve the necessary strength in the tailings, 16 mixtures containing tailings with varying additions of cement (0-10%), silica fume (0-1.5%), and sand (0-10%) were designed using DX7 software. Cubic samples were prepared with a water to powder ratio of 0.4 (w/p=0.4). …”
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Effect of Enriched Feed by n-3 fatty acids and 2% of n-6 fatty acid on Danio rerio Reproduction by N.B.P Utomo, L. Nurmalia, I. Mokoginta

“…In order to evaluate the gonadal development of the broodstock, two gonads og fish was used for histologis preparation in every 7 days. At the end of the second month, reproductive performance was evaluated through parameters of gonad somato indeks, fecundity, fertilization rate, hatching rate, yolk egg absorbtion rate, survival rate of 3 days old larvae. …”
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Military-Applied Means of Physical Education in Pre-University Educational Institutions of the Russian Ministry of Defence by D. V. Vinograd, A. V. Zykov

“…Suvorov Military Schools, Nakhimov Naval Schools, presidential schools and cadet corps, is to educate graduates, who are highly motivated and sufficiently prepared for military vocational activities, including graduates’ general physical fitness. …”
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Pengembangan Automated Image Analysis untuk Menentukan Jumlah Bakteri Tahan Asam (BTA) pada Kasus Tubercolosis by Safri Adam, Puji Astuti, Puspa Amalia, Fadli Sukandiarsyah

“…The process of making smears of AFB obtained 3 preparations which produced a total of 171 images of image data. …”
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Digital health data security practices among health professionals in low-resource settings: cross-sectional study in Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew, Wondwossen Zemene, Binyam Chaklu Tilahun, Nebyu Demeke Mengestie, Berhanu Fikade Endehabtu, Zegeye Regasa Wordofa, Mitiku Kassaw Takillo, Gedefaw Belete Ashagrie, Melaku Molla Sisay

“…For the qualitative study, three teams were prepared. The findings indicate digital health data security can be improved through training, advanced knowledge and working with digital security. …”
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Life cycle assessment of coconut plantation, copra, and charcoal production by T. Puspaningrum, N.S. Indrasti, C. Indrawanto, M. Yani

“…The scope of this study was based on land preparation, nurseries, planting, fertilization, harvesting of mature coconuts, transportation of mature coconuts, copra production, transportation of coconut shells, and charcoal production. …”
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Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Different Dental Resin-Based Materials After Submersion in Acidic Beverages by Răzvan Constantin Brânzan, Ionuț Tărăboanță, Cristina Angela Ghiorghe, Simona Stoleriu, Vlad Cârlescu, Andra Claudia Tărăboanță-Gamen, Sorin Andrian

“…<b>Methods</b>: A total number of 160 samples were prepared using four types of resin-based materials—Group A (<i>n</i> = 40): flowable composite, Group B (<i>n</i> = 40): heavy-flow composite, Group C (<i>n</i> = 40): resin-based sealant and Group D (<i>n</i> = 40): nano-hybrid composite. …”
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