Determinants of Online Local Budget Transparency in Croatia and Slovenia by Katarina Ott, Mihaela Bronić, Branko Stanić, Maja Klun, Jože Benčina

“…The article is pioneering in a comparative study of the determinants of budget transparency in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, based on a unique database and measure of transparency. The article tests the determinants of OLBT that reflect the accountability of local authorities and a cornerstone for public participation in the budget process. …”
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Processing Methods for Digital Image Data Based on the Geographic Information System by Xi Wang, Taizheng Chen, Dongwei Li, Shiqi Yu

“…Therefore, on the basis of summarizing and analyzing previous research works, this paper expounded the research status and significance of processing methods for digital image data, elaborated the development background, current status, and future challenges of the GIS technology, introduced the methods and principles of permutation matrix algorithm and subimage averaging method, constructed the processing model for digital image data based on GIS, analyzed the data structure and its database establishment for digital image, proposed the processing methods for digital image data based on GIS, performed the enhancement processing and calculation classification of digital image data, and finally conducted a case analysis and its result discussion. …”
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OnlineLino—A Website on Architect Raul Lino’s Built Heritage at <i>Médio Tejo</i>, in Portugal by Anabela Moreira, Inês Serrano, Paulo Santos, Regina Delfino, Pedro Matos, Ana Gracio, Ana Xavier

“…To this end, data were collected from different funds, and the information was aggregated and systematised so that it could be included in the digital database developed, the OnlineLino website. The work was carried out by a multidisciplinary team in an academic setting, involving the areas of architecture, civil engineering, computer engineering and design. …”
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Global research on sport tourism in commerce, management, tourism, and services : bibliometric analysis by Sri Rizki Handayani, Rizal Ahmad Fauzi, Amung Ma'mun, Vanessa Gaffar, Mustika Fitri, Farcham Mulloh, Wawan Junresti Daya, Harmaman Harmaman, Aldilla Yulia Wiellys Sutikno, Raisalam D. Angoy, Yovhandra Ockta, Rifqi Festiawan

“…Methodology: Data from the Scopus database, covering the period from 2000 to 2023, were analyzed using Dimensions and VOSviewer software. …”
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Evaluating the representativeness of the bentgrass (Agrostis L.) gene pool collected across the Russian Federation and neighboring countries in the VIR collection by L. L. Malyshev

“…The regions have been identified that need to be addressed by collecting missions to fill ‘the gaps’ in the geographic, environmental and taxonomic range of bentgrass species. The passport database of VIR’s bentgrass collection and electronic maps of the ex-USSR administrative subdivisions served as the material for the research. …”
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Correlation between Galectin-3 and Adverse Outcomes in Myocardial Infarction Patients: A Meta-Analysis by Lei Tian, Kan Chen, Zhihua Han

“…We searched Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SinoMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang database up to June 2019. Trials included using galectin-3 to estimate prognosis in myocardial infarction (MI) patients. …”
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Development and validation of a prognostic nomogram model in primary cutaneous and subcutaneous soft tissue angiosarcoma by Jinqian Mao, Jin Hu, Yunfei Chen, Yiqing Li, Xiaoqin Run

“…Objective The current study aimed to investigate the prognosis and treatment of primary cutaneous angiosarcoma (PCA) and primary subcutaneous angiosarcoma (PSCA), and tried to develop a prognostic nomogram model of them.Methods A total of 1763 cases retrieved from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database were retrospectively analyzed. Survival analyses were performed to explore the prognosis of patients and the effects of different treatment methods. …”
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Antibiotic resistance gene occurrence in poultry farms in northeast Brazil by Henrique Francisco de Almeida, Paulo Ricardo Conceição Marques Trindade, César Roberto Viana Teixeira, Claudson Oliveira Brito, Silvio Santana Dolabella, Sona Jain, Maíra Pompeu Martins, Ana Andréa Barbosa

“…Sequencing and comparison with the GenBank database confirmed the identity of the ARGs. Some of the sequences that were amplified by PCR were similar to resistance factors found in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria of different species, mostly enterobacteria. …”
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Venous thromboembolism in bullous pemphigoid: current evidence and update on systematic review by Atheer G. Almutairi, Abeer G. Almutairi, Rahaf R. Almutairi, Asem Shadid, Alhanouf A. Bin Dakhil, Lamia Alakrash

“…PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus databases were searched for evidence-based research papers on BP and VTE. …”
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Examining HPO by organ and system to facilitate practical use by clinicians by Eisuke Dohi, Terue Takatsuki, Yuka Tateisi, Toyofumi Fujiwara, Yasunori Yamamoto

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Comparative Analysis of Genetic Differences and Probiotic Characteristics of Human Gut-Dwelling Ligilactobacillus ruminis in Kashi, Xinjiang by YIN Tong, AN Meiling, LIANG Zhixuan, LU Yanzhuan, SUN Hailong, NI Yongqing

“…The carbohydrate-active enzyme database (CAZy) annotated a large number of genes involved in polysaccharide substrate metabolism, such as the glycoside hydrolase (GH)1 and GH13 gene families. …”
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Identifying Key Biomarkers and Immune Infiltration in Female Patients with Ischemic Stroke Based on Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis by Haipeng Xu, Kelin He, Rong Hu, YanZhi Ge, Xinyun Li, Fengjia Ni, Bei Que, Yi Chen, Ruijie Ma

“…Herein, we used weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) to determine the key modules and core genes in female IS patients using the GSE22255, GSE37587, and GSE16561 datasets from the GEO database. Subsequently, we performed functional enrichment analysis and built a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. …”
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Advanced IoT-integrated parking systems with automated license plate recognition and payment management by Gulmini Pradhan, Manas Ranjan Prusty, Vipul Singh Negi, Suchismita Chinara

“…This research proposes an automated system integrating sensors, image processing, and database management to address these issues. A single camera monitors multiple parking slots, with predefined coordinates linked to IR sensors for dual verification. …”
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Measurement of Quality of Life IV. Use of the SEQOL, QOL5, QOL1, and Other Global and Generic Questionnaires by Soren Ventegodt, Joav Merrick, Niels Jorgen Andersen

“…They are obliged to evaluate their efforts and will have to learn something from it.A questionnaire thus constitutes a useful scientific instrument, as databases based on comprehensive and thorough questionnaire surveys that seek to encompass all aspects of life can provide valuable and precise information. …”
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An Automatic Extraction Method of Coach Operation Information from Historical Trajectory Data by Jun Li, Qingqi Li, Yan Zhu, Yan Ma, Yubin Xu, Chao Xie

“…Then the schedule information is obtained by conducting error adjustment on the actual arrival and departure time series of multiple shifts, and the name of coach station is queried from point of interest (POI) and geographical name database provided by online map. Finally, the regular driving route of coaches is extracted by an incremental trajectory merging method. …”
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A Data-Driven Approach to Improve Cocoa Crop Establishment in Colombia: Insights and Agricultural Practice Recommendations from an Ensemble Machine Learning Model by Leonardo Talero-Sarmiento, Sebastian Roa-Prada, Luz Caicedo-Chacon, Oscar Gavanzo-Cardenas

“…By integrating data from official Colombian sources, as well as the NASA POWER database, and geographical APIs, the present study proposes a methodology to systematically assess environmental conditions and classify regions for optimal cocoa cultivation. …”
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Bibliometric Mapping of Scientific Production and Conceptual Structure of Cyber Sextortion in Cybersecurity by Fani Moses Radebe, Kennedy Njenga

“…A bibliometric approach to analyzing the data was applied, which covered 548 peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and book chapters retrieved from the Scopus database. Results showed a growth trajectory on various thematic concerns in the cyber sextortion field, which has continued to gain traction since the year 2023. …”
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Integrated Network Pharmacology and Gut Microbiota Study on the Mechanism of Huangqin Decoction in Treatment Diabetic Enteritis by Xiaomin Xu, Cheng Fang, Fang Lu, Shumin Liu

“…Using a network pharmacology-related database, 141 main active components of Huangqin decoction were identified, as well as 256 corresponding component targets and 1777 corresponding disease targets; the disease targets and component targets were mapped, and topological analysis was used to determine the potential of Huangqin decoction in the treatment of DE. …”
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Smart Filter Performance Monitoring System by Chenxing Pei, Weiqi Chen, Qisheng Ou, David Y. H. Pui

“…Moreover, filter monitoring data can establish a database for researchers to validate the filter models or train a machine learning model for filter performance prediction. …”
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Reconstructing J. L. Austin’s Method: ‘Linguistic Phenomenology’ as a Technology of Philosophical Research by S. N. Kasatkin

“…As a result, the Austin’s method is revealed by means of three research stages (goal setting, formation of an empirical database and its theoretical explanation) with their inherent tasks, procedures, techniques and methodical guidelines. …”
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