Construction and optimization of the watershed-scale ecological network based on network characteristic analysis: A case study of the Lancang River Basin by Yi Wang, Xiaogang Zhou, Chang Ding, Wenxuan Li, Linyun Huang, Beichen Ge, Yuhong Song

“…This research explored the utilization of complex network theory in EN optimization and provided a foundation for ecological spatial planning and protection policies in the Lancang River Basin.…”
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Digital-twin driven alignment control method for marine shafting with air spring vibration isolation system by Song Liu, Liang Shi, Wei Xu, ZeChao Hu

“…Moreover, in order to achieve the optimized pressures, a soft-constrained controller based on proportional-integral-derivative (PID) algorithm is developed to accurately generate specific control policies based on the monitoring data. Finally, the feasibility and the effectiveness of the proposed alignment control method is verified with a real ASVIS.…”
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Associations between Ozone and Emphysema: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Amja Manullang, Yueh-Lun Lee, Vincent Laiman, Jer-Hwa Chang, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

“…Air quality and climate change should be concerns for future environmental policies and protection measures.…”
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An Investigation of Site Selection Decisions of Residential Development Projects in Hangzhou Based on Potential Market Segmentation by Ling Zhang, Bohong Wu, Sijie Chen

“…Since 2016, strict regulatory policies have limited the size and financing channels of China’s urban real estate market. …”
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Mental Health Assessment of the Population: Study Protocol of the MAP Research Program in Ukraine (MAP-U) and in Zurich (MAP-Z) by Viktoriia Yasenok, Eileen Neumann, Alessia Raineri, Julia Kopp, Seraina Rüegger, Tala Ballouz, Marco Kaufmann, Andrii Loboda, Vladyslav Smiianov, Andreas M. Baumer, Andreas M. Baumer, Erich Seifritz, Heiko Fabian Königstein, Anja Frei, Viktor Von Wyl, Viktor Von Wyl, Susi Kriemler, Andriana Kostenko, Milo A. Puhan

“…Secondary endpoints include participants’ health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L and EQ-VAS), experiences of somatic distress syndrome (PHQ-15), social isolation, social integration, and mental wellbeing (SWEMWBS).ResultsBaseline assessment starts in March 2024 with follow-ups occurring every 3 months for at least 2 years.ConclusionMAP will generate reliable, comparable, and high-quality epidemiological data to inform public mental health and healthcare policies in the Ukrainian population.ISRCTN Registryhttps://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN17240415.…”
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Local Institution Model of Tambrauw Conservation in West Papua by Sepus M. Fatem, San Afri Awang, Ahmad Maryudi, Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Jonni Marwa

“…Thus the institution as a unit responsible for organizing conservation district activities needs to be designed to oversee the policies of the conservation district concerned. This study aims to design a local institutional model of Tambrauw Regency as a Conservation District. …”
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Mixing Data Cube Architecture and Geo-Object-Oriented Time Series Segmentation for Mapping Heterogeneous Landscapes by Michel E. D. Chaves, Lívia G. D. Soares, Gustavo H. V. Barros, Ana Letícia F. Pessoa, Ronaldo O. Elias, Ana Claudia Golzio, Katyanne V. Conceição, Flávio J. O. Morais

“…The conflict between environmental conservation and agricultural production highlights the need for precise land use and land cover (LULC) mapping to support agro-environmental-related policies. Satellite image time series from the Moderate Resolution Image Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor are essential for current LULC mapping efforts. …”
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Land use/cover change simulation research: A system literature review based on bibliometric analyses by Meili Chen, Narimah Samat, Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki, Liyuan Duan

“…This approach aligns with the objectives of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) and advances the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing environmental challenges and informing sustainable climate policies.…”
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Practitioners’ perspective: a mixed-methods study on dealing with suicidality from the perspective of oncological healthcare professionals by Tamara Schwinn, Judith Hirschmiller, Jörg Wiltink, Rüdiger Zwerenz, Elmar Brähler, Manfred E. Beutel, Mareike Ernst

“…Emerging evidence indicates a lack of implementation of such policies in clinical practice. However, to date, no comprehensive mixed-methods study has examined this issue in the field of oncology. …”
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Modeling the Impact of Innovation on Economic Quality and Environmental Pollution Change under Consideration of Environmental Regulation by Xinfei Li, Yuan Tian, Yueming Li, Chang Xu, Xiaobing Liu, Baodong Cheng

“…The conclusion of this paper better interprets the development of TFP and GTFP under the innovation-driven strategy, provides a decision-making basis for departments at all levels to formulate innovation support policies, and explores the path of sustainable development.…”
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Chronic effects of palm oil mill effluent on the hepatosomatic index of zebrafish (Danio rerio) by Zulfahmi Ilham, Setia Batubara Agung, Ali Rizwan, Wulandari Nasution Ayu, Puspita Bela, Nafis Badratun

“…This study contributes to aquatic pollution management by providing insights into the ecological risks associated with POME and emphasizing the need for stricter wastewater discharge standards and policies to safeguard aquatic ecosystems.…”
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The Enduring Influence of Taboos in Social Regulation: Insights from the Peki Community, Volta Region, Ghana by Ameyibor Orison Elysium, Margaret Makafui Tayviah

“…The study proposes that there is an urgent need to develop and deploy policies to serve as a sort of affirmative action to safeguard, harness and modify taboos to suit the demands of our present society without undermining tradition or societal values. …”
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Digital Literacy in Education: An Analysis of Critical Thinking Culture for Preventing the Hoaxes by Muhammad Nurfazri, Ferli Septi Irwansyah, Fahmy Lukman, Mohammad Eisa Ruhullah, Sri Mellia Marinda

“…Apart from that, if we look at the data regarding the low level of digital literacy in Indonesian society, it is urgent to implement digital literacy methods and CT skills integrated with educational institutions or more formal policies.…”
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Unfolding cascading impacts of changing South Asia monsoon on a Hindu Kush Himalayas basin by Surendra Maharjan, Wenzhao Li, Shahryar Fazli, Arshad Ansari, Suraj Tiwari, Roma Thakurathi, Rejoice Thomas, Hesham El-Askary

“…These insights underscore the urgent need for tailored water resource management, resilient infrastructure, and forward-looking policies to mitigate the impending hydro-meteorological challenges of climate change.…”
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LCA and exergy-economic evaluation of a biogas-to-fuels system using CO2 hydrogenation and exhaust gas recycling by Hamed Ghiasirad, Farinaz Ebrahimian, Towhid Gholizadeh, Ali Mohammadi, Siamak Mirmasoumi, Rahim Khoshbakhti Saray, Anna Skorek-Osikowska

“…The hydrogen economy is receiving more attention from the global energy industry, highlighting its crucial impact on global energy policies. In this context, the use of hydrogen in the synthesis of biomethanol is essential to the chemical industry and has great promise as a sustainable fuel for global transportation. …”
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Psychosocial and mental health status among older adults in China during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study by Sheng Luo, Yulin Chai, Xiaohui Yang, Mengxue Wang, Lin Wang, Yuxi Wang, Yuxiu Liu

“…Policymakers should implement targeted policies and interventions to enhance mental health support for older adults.…”
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Solvable constraints and unsolvable limits to global climate adaptation in coastal Indigenous food security by Eranga K. Galappaththi, Sithuni M. Jayasekara, Chrishma D. Perera, Gayanthi A. Ilangarathna, Hannah Garbutt

“…First, we found that, globally, the main constraints to adapting to climate change in coastal food security settings are related to governance, institutions and policies. Second, most limits are soft, to be solved, compared to hard limits on coastal systems. …”
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Effects and Impact of Selenium on Human Health, A Review by Song Bai, Miaohe Zhang, Shouying Tang, Miao Li, Rong Wu, Suran Wan, Lijun Chen, Xian Wei, Shuang Feng

“…The aim is to provide new insights and evidence for further elucidating the role of selenium and selenoproteins in health maintenance, as well as for future nutritional guidelines and public health policies.…”
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Outdoor activity time and depression risk among adults aged 40 years and older: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2011–2018 data by Kai Liu, Cheng Guo, Juan Xie, Liming Cheng

“…Subgroup analysis revealed that this association was particularly pronounced among adults aged 40 and older, as well as non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks.ConclusionEncouraging outdoor activities may represent an effective public health strategy to reduce depression risk, particularly among middle-aged and older adults and specific ethnic populations. Public health policies should prioritize initiatives that encourage outdoor engagement, and future research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and population-specific responses to outdoor activity.…”
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The pedestrian in west Africa’s town, the poor parent of mobility in the Sahelian city of Ouaga-Dougou in Burkina Faso by Soma Assonsi, Yameogo Lassane

“…All in all, the study proposes to re-think the sharing of urban traffic spaces upstream by taking pedestrian mobility into account in urban planning policies and instruments, and downstream, to carry out mobility projects that take the pedestrian into account.…”
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