Groundbreaking Technologies and the Biocontrol of Fungal Vascular Plant Pathogens by Carmen Gómez-Lama Cabanás, Jesús Mercado-Blanco

“…Microbiome-based approaches include the design of synthetic microbial consortia and the transplant of entire or customized soil/plant microbiomes, potentially offering more resilient and adaptable biocontrol strategies. …”
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Study on Electrical Parameter Matching of Piezoelectric Stack Periodic Strut for Helicopter Cabin Noise Control by Yue Hui-yu, Lu Yang, Dang Chong, Qin Yi-Fan, Ma Jin-chao, Zhu Tian-Yu

“…Based on the model, the design process of PSPS parameters is proposed. The optimal isolation performance of PSPS is predicted under the limitation of maximum driving voltage and current. …”
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Socio-sexual norms and young people's sexual health in urban Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan: A qualitative scoping review. by Prima Alam, Leesa Lin, Nandan Thakkar, Abhi Thaker, Cicely Marston

“…The authors followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines for the design and analysis of this study. We synthesised the included articles using thematic analysis. …”
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Exploring internet addiction and its associated factors among college students in Western Rajasthan, India: A mixed-methods study by Thota Rajasekhar, Kikkeri Hanumantha Setty Naveen, Pankaja Raghav, Jitender Aneja, Prasanna Thirunavukkarasu, Gitashree Dutta, Srikanth Srinivasan, Prem Prakash Sharma, Manoj Kumar Gupta, Akhil Dhanesh Goel

“…Materials and Methods: Explanatory sequential (QUAN-QUAL) mixed-methods design was used. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among three streams of undergraduate colleges (health, engineering, and others). …”
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Impact of different strains of Bacillus spp. on the bulb production of Tulipa sintenisii Baker by Ahmet Yenikalaycı

“…The experiment was organized in a completely randomized block design with six replications. The investigated bulb parameters were taken at their physiological maturity. …”
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Asking the classroom with technology: a systematic literature review by Talha Mahboob Alam, George Adrian Stoica, Özlem Özgöbek

“…This study provides recommendations for technologists (human-centered design, dynamic customization, advanced data protection protocols, cross-platform adaptability), teachers (digital competence, lecture planning, peer collaboration, adaptive teaching), institutions (resources allocation, support of interactive practices, impact monitoring, incentives for teachers) policymakers (training programs, equitable access, funding, and resources, clear guidelines for implementation) for successful implementation.…”
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Analyzing the quality evaluation of college English teaching based on probabilistic linguistic multiple-attribute group decision-making by Ruoxi Hu, Qingmao Wang

“…The evaluation of college English teaching quality aims to comprehensively assess the achievement of teaching objectives and effectiveness through the analysis and feedback on teachers' teaching abilities, course design, and students' learning outcomes. The evaluation combines both quantitative and qualitative methods, focusing not only on the scientific and practical aspects of teaching content but also on the improvement of students' language proficiency and overall development. …”
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Few-Shot Object Detection in Remote Sensing: Mitigating Label Inconsistencies and Navigating Category Variations by Tiancheng Si, Shenyu Kong

“…Nevertheless, current mainstream FSOD models are primarily designed for natural images and encounter two substantial challenges when applied to RSIs. 1) Inconsistent label assignment for novel instances between pre-training and fine-tuning confuses detectors, leading to diminished generalization performance. 2) Complex scenes within RSIs result in significant category variations, comprising high inter-class similarity and large intra-class variance, which impairs classification accuracy. …”
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A Dual-Wideband Double-Layer Magnetoelectric Dipole Antenna with a Modified Horned Reflector for 2G/3G/LTE Applications by Botao Feng, Weijun Hong, Shufang Li, Wenxing An, Sixing Yin

“…In addition, to reduce the size of the antenna and improve impedance matching, a new feeding structure designed with inverted U-shaped and tapered line is introduced. …”
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Simulation of Surface Segregation in Nanoparticles of Pt-Pd Alloys by Jose Brito Correia, Ana Isabel de Sá

“…These findings provide insights into the design and optimization of Pt-Pd nanocatalysts for various applications.…”
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The person-based approach to intervention development: A scoping review of methods and applications by Lydia Holt, Sarah Denford, Hannah Bowers, Paula Kuberka, Ingrid Muller, Richard Amlôt, Lucy Yardley

“…Conclusion The PBA is most frequently linked to research undertaken to understand target populations and iteratively design content in early development phases. The PBA provides guidance on combining evidence-, theory- and person-based research, but these three elements are not always evident in the literature. …”
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Effectiveness of home-based walking exercise for patients with peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zheng Xu, Jing Chuo, Xiaoqin Zhao

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the effect of home-based exercise interventions on walking performance in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication (IC).Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources We searched the Medline, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane Library databases to identify randomised controlled trials of patients with PAD and IC published in English up to August 2024.Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials of patients who participated in home-based exercise interventions and were assessed for walking performance were eligible for inclusion. …”
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A Procedural Overview of the Involvement of Small Molecules in the Nervous System in the Regulation of Bone Healing by Wei X, Li M, You J, Luo J, Zhai J, Zhang J, Feng J, Wang H, Zhou Y

“…This review provides an overview of the involvement of various nervous system small molecules at different stages of bone healing and discusses their regulatory mechanisms, aiming to establish a theoretical foundation for programmed regulation in bone regeneration and design of replacement materials in bone tissue engineering.Keywords: nervous system, neurotrophin, neuropeptide, bone healing, procedural controlled release…”
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Numerical Study on Seismic Behavior of Underwater Bridge Columns Strengthened with Prestressed Precast Concrete Panels and Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcements by Yu Tang, Gang Wu, Zeyang Sun

“…A modeling method of bridge columns strengthened with PPCP-FRP was first presented and validated with test results. The influence of design parameters, such as axial load ratio, equivalent FRP reinforcement ratio rate (EQFRR), expansion ratio, and shear span ratio of strengthened columns, were then further evaluated in terms of lateral load capacity, ductility, energy dissipation, lateral stiffness, and residual displacement of strengthened columns. …”
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Swimming Training Evaluation Method Based on Convolutional Neural Network by Lei Zhang, Wei Liu

“…By investigating the status quo of the swimming training market in a certain area, we can obtain information on the current development of the swimming training market in a certain area and study the laws of the development of the market so as to provide a theoretical basis for the development of the market. This paper designs an evaluation algorithm suitable for swimming training based on the improved AlexNet network. …”
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Global Trends in LADA Type Diabetes Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications from Web of Science and Scopus, 1994–2024 by Khatimya Kudabayeva, Bibigul Tleumagambetova, Yerlan Bazargaliyev, Raikul Kosmuratova, Aliya Zhylkybekova

“…This research utilized a descriptive bibliometric design. We collected and analyzed data from 672 publications indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, covering the period from 1994 to January 2024. …”
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Distances to emergency departments and non-urgent utilization of medical services: a systematic review by Uma Kelekar, Debasree Das Gupta, Nicole Theis-Mahon, Emily Fashingbauer, Boyen Huang

“…All studies demonstrated satisfactory quality with regard to study design, conduct, analysis and presentation of results. …”
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The effect of manufacturing defects and license plate on the energy efficiency of solar vehicles by Burak İpek, Mehmet Yıldız, Tunahan Akış, Aytaç Gören

“…In this study, the SOLARIS 11 (S11) solar vehicle has been analyzed in four scenarios: (i) computer-aided design (CAD) version, (ii) CAD version with manufacturing defects, (iii) with a license plate, and (iv) with both manufacturing defects and a license plate. …”
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LINC00707 Regulates miR-382-5p/VEGFA Pathway to Enhance Cervical Cancer Progression by Hua Guo, Jing Li, Furong Fan, Ping Zhou

“…In this study, our present work was designed to study the biological effects of LINC00707 in cervical cancer. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Robust Automated System for Predicting Human Sperm DNA Fragmentation Index by Roopini Sathiasai Kumar, Swapnil Sharma, Arunima Halder, Vipin Gupta

“…Aims: The aim of this study is to build a robust artificial intelligence-based solution to predict the DFI. Settings and Design: This is a retrospective experimental study conducted in a secondary in vitro fertilisation setup. …”
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