Applications of unmanned vehicle systems for multi-spatial scale monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems: A review by Xingzhen Liu, Long Ho, Stijn Bruneel, Peter Goethals

“…Aquatic ecosystems are facing intensifying challenges, such as pollution, habitat destruction, and climate perturbations; hence, high-resolution, cost-effective monitoring tools are becoming increasingly important to provide timely and accurate data for effective conservation and management strategies. …”
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Recent updates of centromere proteins in hepatocellular carcinoma: a review by Zhongyuan Yang, Wenjiao Chen, Yunhui Liu, Yuxin Niu

“…The treatment of HCC is facing a bottleneck, and new treatment methods are urgently needed. …”
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AirStrum: A virtual guitar using real-time hand gesture recognition and strumming technique by Beulah ARUL, Shashank PANDA, Tushar NAIR

“…The efforts in the field of virtualizing the guitar into well-modelled software systems have faced a lot of practical limitations. The existing guitar simulation programs require additional devices such as Electromyography (EMG) controllers, or Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)-based recording devices. …”
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Tadzhikistan-Russia: Geopolitical Relations at the Turn of the Century by Z. S. Saidzoda

“…The country inevitably faced the issue of diversification of interstate and foreign economic relations, including outside the CIS. …”
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Effects of age and circadian rhythm on vital parameters and erythrocyte osmotic fragility of donkeys during seasonal changes. by Moses Ayo-Opemipo Olorunfemi, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Victor Olusegun Sinkalu, Mohammed Babashani, Felix Uchenna Samuel, Joseph Olusegun Ayo

“…Understanding these dynamics is essential for optimizing donkey husbandry practices, especially in regions facing climate variability. These findings contribute valuable knowledge to the field of veterinary physiology and highlight the necessity of tailored management strategies to mitigate the impact of seasonal stressors on animal health.…”
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A decentralized optimization framework for multi-MGs in distribution network considering parallel architecture by Dengyin Jiang, Xiaoqian Zhou, Qian Ai, Yuanjun Hou, Yuan Zhao

“…In view of centralized optimization facing the shortcomings of heavy communication burden, poor privacy, lack of autonomy or susceptibility to communication failures, a decentralized optimization framework is proposed to apply in parallel architecture particularly constituted by multi-microgrids (MMGs) in a distribution network based on accelerated analytical target cascading (ATC). …”
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Examining general, physical, and mental health disparities between transgender and cisgender adults in the U.S. by Sunday Azagba, Galappaththige S. R. de Silva, Todd Ebling

“…Conclusions The study highlights significant health disparities faced by transgender individuals, who report poorer general, mental, and physical health. …”
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South Asian women’s lived experiences of health care after disclosure of family violence: a qualitative meta-synthesis review by Surriya Baloch, Elizabeth McLindon, Mohajer Hameed, Kelsey Hegarty

“…Conclusion It is highly recommended that policymakers and health-care providers continue to be mindful of the social and cultural challenges faced by South Asian women who experience FV.…”
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Digital therapeutics in Korea: current status, challenges, and future directions – a narrative review by Hee Jun Shin, Ik Tae Cho, Wan Suk Choi, Hong Rae Kim, Min Bong Kang, Won Jong Yang

“…However, the Korean DTx market faces several challenges that hinder its widespread adoption and integration into the national healthcare system. …”
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Enhancing work life through social cognition: the effect of SCIT in bipolar disorder by Zeynep Anaforoglu Bikmaz, Zeynep Mackali, Sibel Cakir

“…Nevertheless, the persistent levels of stigma indicate the need for additional strategies to address the broader challenges faced by individuals with BD-I in terms of societal perception and self-stigmatization.…”
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CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROFITABILITY OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Alade Ayodeji ADEMOKOYA, Mubarak Olajide SALAMI, Halimat Bukola ISAU, Habeeb Abiola IBRAHIM

“… Banks in all climes are primarily faced with problem of credit risk whenever they mediate between the surplus and the deficit units of the economy. …”
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A Comparison of the Outcomes of COVID-19 Vaccinated and Nonvaccinated Patients Admitted to an Intensive Care Unit in a Low-Middle-Income Country by Waleed Bin Ghaffar, Muhammad Faisal Khan, Moeed Bin Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Sohaib, Asma Rayani, Muhammad Mehmood Alam, Syed Talha Sibtain, Zahra Cheema, Asad Latif

“…Patients critically afflicted with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often need intensive care unit (ICU) admission, despite comprehensive vaccination campaigns. The challenges faced by healthcare systems in low-middle-income countries, including limited infrastructure and resources, play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes for these patients. …”
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USER ACCEPTANCE OF MOBILE-JKN: INSIGHTS FROM THE TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL by Ferina Septiani Damanik, Anna Wahyuni Widayanti, Chairun Wiedyaningsih

“…Despite its potential benefits, the implementation of this application faces various challenges, such as application errors, differing levels of digital literacy, and data security issues, necessitating an evaluation of its adoption and acceptance. …”
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Cities as innovation poles in the digital transition. The Italian case by Giuseppe Borruso, Ginevra Balletto

“…Based on the 'demographic winter' facing Italy and other industrialized countries, the present work aims to observe the most recent urban dynamics in spatial and demographic changes, innovation, and digital transitions. …”
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Postnatal experiences of teenage mothers in selected communities in Central Region, Ghana: a phenomenological study by Reuben Foster Twintoh, Hubert Amu, Vivian Kruh, Kwaku Kissah-Korsah, Kobina Esia-Donkoh, Eugene Koffour Marfo Darteh

“…We recommend that stakeholders including healthcare professionals, traditional birth attendants (TBAs), and parents be sensitive to the postnatal challenges faced by teenage mothers so that they can work at providing the necessary skills and support to enable them to cope better with motherhood.…”
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Balancing co-benefits and trade-offs between climate change mitigation and adaptation innovations under mixed crop-livestock systems in semi-arid Zimbabwe by Sabine Homann-Kee Tui, Roberto O. Valdivia, Katrien Descheemaeker, Gevious Sisito, Elisha N. Moyo, Farai Mapanda

“…We explore how climate effects disrupt the livelihoods and food security for diverse farm types, the extremely vulnerable and those better resource endowed but facing high risks. In an iterative process with experts and stakeholders, we co-developed context specific development pathways. …”
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A novel cyber threat intelligence platform for evaluating the risk associated with smart agriculture by Navod Neranjan Thilakarathne, Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar, Pg Emeroylariffion Abas, Hayati Yassin

“…Overall, this innovative approach represents a significant step towards safeguarding the increasingly interconnected world of smart agriculture, offering a promising avenue for defending against the escalating cyber threats faced by this vital industry.…”
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Textile Defect Detection Algorithm Based on the Improved YOLOv8 by Wenfei Song, Du Lang, Jiahui Zhang, Meilian Zheng, Xiaoming Li

“…However, the detection of textile defects faces challenges such as small defect targets, low contrast between defects and the background, and significant variations in the aspect ratio of defects. …”
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Implementation of Modern Agricultural Food System in Timor-Leste, 1982-2007 by Joaquina Tavares, Yety Rochwulaningsih, Haryono Rinardi

“…After its independence, Timor-Leste faced new challenges in food self-sufficiency. The adoption and adaptation of new technologies in organic farming, such as the Intensive Design System (SRI) and Integrated Crop Management (ICM) are organic farming technologies. …”
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Neighborhood characteristics and HIV treatment outcomes: A scoping review. by Linda Jepkoech Kimaru, Magdiel A Habila, Namoonga M Mantina, Purnima Madhivanan, Elizabeth Connick, Kacey Ernst, John Ehiri

“…Recognizing challenges faced by people living with HIV is vital for improving their HIV treatment outcomes. …”
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