Sustainable methodical approaches to recycling sludge waste: value-added products, and their agricultural applications by Abas Siraj Hamda, Tesfaye Kassaw Bedru, Mani Jayakumar, Workisa Bacha Garuma

“…Research Highlights • Emerging investigation on recycling sludge waste to value added end products has been addressed • Progressive methods on sludge management have been articulated • Pros, cons and limitations of various sludge management practices were also addressed • Agricultural applications of value added products obtained from sludge have been discussed …”
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Seaweed: a sustainable solution for greening drug manufacturing in the pursuit of sustainable healthcare by Leonel Pereira, João Cotas

“…The review presents future directions and opportunities, including emerging trends and innovations in seaweed-based drug manufacturing, areas for further research, policy development, and industry engagement recommendations. …”
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Post-Pandemic Education: Falling or Preparing for a Jump? by V. V. Bolgova, M. A. Garanin, E. A. Krasnova, L. V. Khristoforova

“…The review and understanding of various standpoints on the educational organizations functioning in the situation of emergency introduction of quarantine measures and the uncertainty of their consequences allowed us to summarize the main challenges facing the education system today. …”
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Complexity in Individual Trajectories toward Online Extremism by Z. Cao, M. Zheng, Y. Vorobyeva, C. Song, N. F. Johnson

“…Strong memory effects emerge among individuals whose transition is fastest and hence may become “out of the blue” threats in the real world. …”
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Magnetohydrodynamics of nanofluid internal forced convection: A review and outlook for practical applications by Victor O. Adogbeji, Emmanuel O. Atofarati, Mohsen Sharifpur, Josua P. Meyer

“…Nanofluids (NFs) have emerged as a revolutionary medium for enhancing heat transfer, with magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) gaining particular attention for its potential to improve system efficiency. …”
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Design Optimization of a 3-PUU Parallel Machine for Friction Stir Welding Robots by Eka Marliana, Latifah Nurahmi, Arif Wahjudi, I. Made Londen Batan, Guowu Wei

“…Friction Stir Welding (FSW) has recently emerged as an effective solid-state joining technique for welding high-strength aluminum alloys and light metals, particularly in the railway industry. …”
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The utilisation of biliary organoids for biomedical applications by Zhongwen Lei, Yijun Yang, Yang Xiang, Yang Xiang

“…The construction of these organoids involves various techniques such as traditional embedding technology, rotary culture technology, hanging drop culture technology, along with emerging approaches like organ chip technology, three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, and four-dimensional (4D) printing technology. …”
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Research Progress on the Structure and Function, Immune Escape Mechanism, Antiviral Drug Development Methods, and Clinical Use of SARS-CoV-2 M^pro by Jiayi Ren, Zhengfu Zhang, Yi Xia, Daqun Zhao, Dingqin Li, Shujun Zhang

“…Since the end of 2020, various mutations and variations in SARS-CoV-2 strains, along with the immune escape phenomenon, have emerged. There is an urgent need to identify a relatively stable target for the development of universal vaccines and drugs that can effectively combat both SARS-CoV-2 strains and their mutants. …”
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A parametric study of the thermo-pneumatic microvalve performance for microfluidic platforms: A finite element analysis by Alireza Mohseni, Mohammad Amin Ebrahimzadeh, Amirsaman Bahramian, Esmail Pishbin

“…Furthermore, the molecular weight of the heating chamber gas emerged as a crucial factor, as evidenced by CO₂ producing eight times greater deflection than H₂. …”
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Impact of High Glucose on Bone Collagenous Matrix Composition, Structure, and Organization: An Integrative Analysis Using an Ex Vivo Model by Rita Araújo, Ricardo N. M. J. Páscoa, Raquel Bernardino, Pedro S. Gomes

“…Diabetes mellitus is a widespread metabolic disorder linked to numerous systemic complications, including adverse effects on skeletal health, such as increased bone fragility and fracture risk. Emerging evidence suggests that high glucose may disrupt the extracellular matrix (ECM) of bone, potentially altering its composition and organization. …”
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Systematic literature review on the theory of Social Embeddedness of Thriving at Work by Listya Istiningtyas, Debora E. Purba, Elizabeth K. Poerwandari, Bagus Takwin, Mirra N. Milla

“…Motivation for the study: The findings guide future research to refine the SEMTW model and address emerging challenges in the modern work environment. …”
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Design and Optimization of the Circulatory Cell-Driven Drug Delivery Platform by Pengyu Gao, Dan Zou, Ansha Zhao, Ping Yang

“…However, new challenges have emerged, such as payloads, cell function change, cargo leakage, and in situ release. …”
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UAV With the Ability to Control with Sign Language and Hand by Image Processing by Hediyeh Hojaji, Alireza Delisnav, Mohammad Hossein Ghafouri Moghaddam, Fariba Ghorbani, Shadi Shafaghi, Masoud Shafaghi

“…These findings underscore the potential of AI-driven drones to engage in natural conversational interactions with humans, thereby providing vital information to assist decision-making processes during emergencies. In conclusion, our approach promises to revolutionize the efficacy of rescue operations by facilitating rapid and accurate communication of critical information to rescue teams. …”
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Leveraging an Enhanced CodeBERT-Based Model for Multiclass Software Defect Prediction via Defect Classification by Rida Ghafoor Hussain, Kin-Choong Yow, Marco Gori

“…Automated testing has emerged as the most practical approach to achieving bug-free and efficient code. …”
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Are Polymer-Based Smart Materials Unlocking the Path to Sustainable Manufacturing for a Net-Zero Economy? Current Trends and Potential Applications by Karishma M. Qureshi, Alok Yadav, Rajiv Kumar Garg, Anish Sachdeva, Amal Abdulrahman, Saleh Yahya Alghamdi, Mohamed Rafik Noor Mohamed Qureshi

“…In this context, polymer-based smart materials have emerged as a promising solution, offering unique properties that respond to external stimuli, enabling more adaptive and efficient manufacturing processes. …”
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Developing assistive robots for people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia: a qualitative study with older adults and experts in aged care by Elizabeth Broadbent, Craig Sutherland, Ngaire Kerse, Mikaela Law, Ho Seok Ahn, Bruce A MacDonald, Kathy Peri, Deborah L Johanson, Dina-Sara Vajsakovic

“…In study 2, participants were 10 experts in aged care.Results The themes that emerged included aspects of the robot’s interactions, potential benefits, the appearance, actions and humanness of the robot, ways to improve its functionality and technical issues. …”
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Actors and roles in integration of electric vehicles in energy markets and power systems: Theory, glossary, and application to virtual power plant and fleet operator by Jan F. Heinekamp, Kai Strunz

“…It is demonstrated how virtual power plant operators as relevant actors make use of EV flexibilities in energy market trading combined with power purchase agreements for renewable energy. Emerging price benefits are shared with fleet operators. …”
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Recent Advancements in Localization Technologies for Wireless Capsule Endoscopy: A Technical Review by Muhammad A. Ali, Neil Tom, Fahad N. Alsunaydih, Mehmet R. Yuce

“…This study is self-contained as it offers a comprehensive overview of emerging localization techniques based on magnetic field, radio frequency (RF), video, and hybrid methods. …”
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Mitigating overconfidence bias: A cross-sectional pilot study of male maintenance workers in the engineering sector by Luca DI GIAMPAOLO, Federica MARINO, Claudia GIURGOLA, Piergiorgio ASTOLFI, Luca COPPETA, Simone DE SIO, Paola BORRELLI, Teresa GALANTI, Laura FORCELLA, Maria Elisa MAIOLO, Kavita BATRA, Murat YILDIRIM, Hicham KHABBACHE, Amelia RIZZO, Mahmood BAHRAMIZADEH, Hiroo WADA, Qiao NIU, Hector NIETO, Francesco CHIRICO

“…Discussion: The results obtained are useful for planning training activities, targeted on the critical aspects that emerged, first of all on overconfidence bias, aimed at reducing injuries in the workplace.…”
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Evolution in optical molecular imaging techniques guided nerve imaging from 2009 to 2023: a bibliometric and visualization analysis by Wenkai Liang, Yan Liu, Erlong Jia, Xiaofeng Yang, Shufeng Han, Jinzheng Wei, Jinzheng Wei, Wei Zhao

“…In this study, we aim to shed light on the current status, identify the emerging hot topics, and provide valuable insights for researchers within this field.MethodsIn this study, we collected 414 research via the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) from 2009 to 2023. …”
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