Digging deeper into necrotizing enterocolitis: bridging clinical, microbial, and molecular perspectives by Deshuang Zhang, Dongke Xie, Yi Qu, Dezhi Mu, Shaopu Wang

“…We further critically examine dysbiotic alterations within the gut microbiota, with a particular focus on imbalances in bacterial and viral communities, which may contribute to the onset of NEC. …”
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Epibenthic Assessment of a Renewable Tidal Energy Site by Emma V. Sheehan, Sarah C. Gall, Sophie L. Cousens, Martin J. Attrill

“…This baseline survey can be used to select control habitats to compare and monitor the benthic communities after installation of the device and contribute towards the optimal siting of any future installation.…”
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ANALYSIS OF TOURISTS' RISK PERCEPTIONS IN TOUR DESTINATION SELECTION: BANGLADESH ECOTOURISM PERSPECTIVE by Mohammad Moshiur RAHMAN, Ahasanul HAQUE

“…To encourage the development of ecotourism and the advancement of indigenous communities and their resources, it is essential to examine the factors tourists consider when selecting a destination. …”
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Improving Urban Water Environment in Eastern China by Blending Traditional with Modern Landscape Planning by Jiajie Cao, Junjun Yu, Yuan Tian, Cai Zhao, Hao Wang

“…The paper did an analysis on the number of aquatic plant communities, the form of water spaces, and water quality condition by investigating 135 quadrats (90 at amphibious boundary and the land, 45 in the water) in 45 transects of 15 urban and suburban parks. …”
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COMPUTAÇÃO QUÂNTICA EM QUÍMICA by Caio M. Porto, Matheus S. Fonseca, Guilherme de S. T. Morais, Celso J. Villas-Boas, Rene A. Nome, Nelson H. Morgon

“…While challenges persist in qubit stability and error mitigation, continuous innovation is fostered by collaborative efforts between the quantum computing and chemistry communities. These collaborations pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in drug discovery and materials science. …”
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Gouvernance territoriale de l’environnement et conflits d’usage. Le cas du bassin versant du lac de Tota (Boyacá, Andes colombiennes) by David Leroy, Alvaro Martín Gutiérrez Malaxechebaría, Jean-Marc Antoine, Alexandra Angéliaume-Descamps

“…In a context of overexploitation and pollution of the lake's water, environmental conflicts have been exacerbating in recent years between actors the different interests assert themselves a little more each day: rural communities, environmental authorities, environmental associations (Montecito). …”
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When lights turn off. Future perspectives to design smart homes by Matteo O. Ingaramo, Mila Stepanovic

“…We are involved and we participate in questioning our consolidated life models and in the experimentation of new political and economic models, involving different actors, from the governments to the communities or virtual societies. Technologies have definitely an essential role in these transformations and global challenges aimed to change. …”
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Using printed texts to communicate information in the South African development context by Maritha Snyman

“… Brochures are often used in South Africa to disseminate information to disadvantaged communities. This article is based on a research project in which the effectiveness of printed texts containing information about agricultural practices was tested among a target audience of small-scale farmers in deep rural areas. …”
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Postharvest Storage, Packaging and Handling of Specialty Crops: A Guide for Florida Small Farm Producers by Jonathan Adam Watson, Danielle Treadwell, Steven A. Sargent, Jeffrey K. Brecht, William Pelletier

“…This process marks the end of the growing season and carries social significance in communities, but it also creates challenges for producers trying to deliver fresh, high-quality produce to market. …”
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Impact of silver ions and silver nanoparticles on the plant growth and soil microorganisms by D. Tomacheski, M. Pittol, D.N. Simões, V.F. Ribeiro, R.M.C. Santana

“…Through use or during production, these particles can find their way into the soil and cause an impact in microbial and plant communities. This study aims to evaluate the impact of silver based particles in Avena byzantina (oat), Lactuca sativa (lettuce) and Raphanus sativus (radish) development and in the soil microorganism abundance. …”
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The biodiversity survey of the Cape (BioSCape), integrating remote sensing with biodiversity science by Anabelle W. Cardoso, Erin L. Hestir, Jasper A. Slingsby, Cherie J. Forbes, Glenn R. Moncrieff, Woody Turner, Andrew L. Skowno, Jacob Nesslage, Philip G. Brodrick, Keith D. Gaddis, Adam M. Wilson

“…In situ biodiversity observations of plant and animal communities, estuaries, kelp, and plankton were made using traditional field methods as well as novel approaches like environmental DNA and acoustic surveys. …”
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Taking offense: Religion, art and visual culture in plural configurations, by Christiane Kruse, Birgit Meyer, and Anne-Marie Korte (eds.) 2018 by Tammy Wilks

“…(Meyer et al. 2018:11) is to understand that, what counts as offense, is determined by a particular set of conditions and configurations of power by 'interpretative communities' (Chidester 2018:291) who use the potency of images to negotiate being human. …”
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Using Exploratory Focus Groups to Inform the Development of Targeted COPD Self-Management Education DVDs for Rural Patients by Michael Stellefson, Beth H. Chaney, J. Don Chaney

“…Patients reported a lack of knowledge and skill development related to purse lipped breathing, controlled coughing, and stress management; while medication management skills were found to be quite adequate. Engaging rural communities in formal qualitative inquiries to describe COPD specific needs for self-management may lead to future use of educational technologies aimed at improving quality of life for these rural, hard to reach populations.…”
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Host-tourist interaction and impact of tourism on residents’ Quality of Life by Maria João Carneiro, Celeste Eusébio

“…A survey of residents in two Portuguese beach communities was conducted. Two PCAs were used to identify dimensions of host-tourist interaction and QOL domains. …”
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GEO RELIGION: MAPPING PESANTREN AS TAFAQQUH FI AL-DIN USING BUFFERING & NEAREST NEIGHBOR ANALYSIS METHOD (CASE STUDY: TASIKMALAYA REGENCY) by Ai Sulastri, Cindy Dwi Putri Setiady, Lia Berliana, Rahman Firmansyah, Syaefunnisa Syaefunnisa, Rindu Fajar Islamy

“…The results of NNA show that the distribution of pesantren tends to be clustered in certain areas, influenced by factors such as proximity to religious facilities, large Muslim communities, and easy access for students. Buffer Analysis reveals that 23% of Tasikmalaya City’s area lies within a 1 km radius of a pesantren, indicating good accessibility in several sub-districts. …”
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Challenges in the post-covid-19 world by Fernando H. Taques

“…Socially, the crisis has exacerbated existing inequalities, disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities and widening the gap between socio-economic strata. …”
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Postharvest Storage, Packaging and Handling of Specialty Crops: A Guide for Florida Small Farm Producers by Jonathan Adam Watson, Danielle Treadwell, Steven A. Sargent, Jeffrey K. Brecht, William Pelletier

“…This process marks the end of the growing season and carries social significance in communities, but it also creates challenges for producers trying to deliver fresh, high-quality produce to market. …”
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Filming Up: Brazilian Elites Through an Ethnographic Lens by Alex Vailati, Walter Andrade

“…The analysis will show that movies are potential tools for creating ephemeral communities, enabling critical confrontation between separated social groups. …”
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Souhaits oubliés : documents de fin de vie des personnes trans vivant avec une démence aux marges des changements juridiques by Alexandre Baril, Marjorie Silverman, Marie-Claire Gauthier, Maude Lévesque

“…Literature on the topic of trans older adults has documented a few anecdotal cases in which some trans people living with dementia forgot they transitioned and reidentified with their sex assigned at birth (“detransition”). Trans communities and their allies have encouraged trans people to engage in end-of-life planning, including the preparation of legal documents that state their wishes regarding gender identity and expression in the event of “incapacity” caused by dementia. …”
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More Than Grades: How Students Define Holistic Student Success by Anjali Sundararaman, Kathy Baek, Matthew Gee, Audrey Weber, Monica A. Corzo, Jacob Dinardi, Cara J. Connor, Kathryn Nesbit, Elaine Musselman, Linda M. Platas, Susanna Jones

“…Students’ perceptions of success build upon institutionally defined metrics of success, highlighting personal growth, wellbeing, tenacity, the ability to give back to communities, and progress toward career goals. Our research illustrates that students’ views of success are not ubiquitous. …”
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