Perspectives of Rural Teachers on the Effects of Peer Pressure on Learners’ Behaviour – A Case of the Mqanduli Magisterial District, South Africa by Berington Zanoxolo Gobingca, Nomhle Mqolombeni

“…Document study of records was also used to collect, triangulate and analyse the data from the conveniently sampled five secondary schools. It emerged that peer pressure influenced the learners’ behaviours either positively or negatively. …”
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The intersection of infant substance exposure, foster care placement & child welfare policy by Abigail Novak, Colleen K. Gutman, Vitoria De Francisco Lopes, Brian B. Boutwell

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Comprehensive transcriptome and proteome analysis revealed the molecular mechanisms of melatonin priming and waterlogging response in peach by Xianbin Gu, Linghong Lu, Jing Gao, Fei Fan, Genhua Song, Huiqin Zhang

“…Notably, ERF VII member ERF071 (Prupe.8G264900), ADH (Prupe.8G018100), and PCO (Prupe.7G011000) emerged as potential targets for genetic manipulation to enhance waterlogging tolerance in peach. …”
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POSSIBILITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY OF THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Safet Kozarević, Adil Kurtić, Emira Kozarević

“…And if we add the so-called emerging or “newly developing” risks, which are still unknown even to risk management experts, it is clear that management of large companies have to take care of risk management culture development and seek adequate organizational solutions. …”
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POSSIBILITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY OF THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Safet Kozarević, Adil Kurtić, Emira Kozarević

“…And if we add the so-called emerging or “newly developing” risks, which are still unknown even to risk management experts, it is clear that management of large companies have to take care of risk management culture development and seek adequate organizational solutions. …”
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Exploring the Feasibility of Green Hydrogen Production Using Wind Energy in India by Garlapati Nagababu, Patel Kunj, Patel Yagna

“…The need for alternate fuels is evident with rising energy demand and the rapid depletion of fossil fuels. Green hydrogen emerges as a solution, leveraging renewable energy sources to mitigate environmental impact. …”
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Unraveling the impact of social media involvement on public health participation in China: mediating roles of social support, social trust, and social responsibility by Wanqi Gong, Xigen Li, Yusi Zhang

“…Abstract Public health participation plays a significant role in reducing risks and protecting community members during public health emergencies, especially in China due to its pronounced population density and the imperative for concerted public coordination to achieve the goal of public health protection. …”
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Planning for the unexpected: Exploring the 2024 Global IT Outage (GITO) impact on critical infrastructures by Jaime Santos-Reyes

“…The energy sector's robustness has to do with its inhouse-software system and its no dependency on the CrowdStrike's software; water and food seem not to be having a strong dependence on the software; however, it is unclear whether this could have been maintained had the emergency lasted for more days or months, c). The GITO disruption effects varied within the CI system, e.g., transport, and financing sectors. …”
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Exhausting the (Human) Problem by Annalaura Alifuoco

“…Through the sculptural works of Berlinde De Bruyckere, where organic and synthetic matters merge in states of suspension, we witness exhaustion’s capacity to reshape relations between bodies, forms, and forces. What emerges when we stay with overwhelming complexity as less defined, less Self? …”
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Regulatory mechanisms for underground waste disposal in Nigeria: review and implications for environmental management by Irwin Anthony Akpoborie

“…Therefore, regulatory reforms are needed if aquifers are to be adequately protected should underground waste disposal gain universal acceptance and applicability in Nigeria’s emerging waste management industry. It is recommended that the reform agenda be driven by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources which currently plays no active role in underground waste disposal control although empowered by the Water Resources Act to manage and protect the nation’s water resources. …”
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Insights into the origin, hybridisation and adaptation of Candida metapsilosis hybrid pathogens. by Valentina Del Olmo, Álvaro Redondo-Río, Alicia Benavente García, Savitree Limtong, Ester Saus, Toni Gabaldón

“…Furthermore, we identify a new diverging clade likely emerging from the same hybridisation event that originated two other previously described hybrid clades. …”
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Customer segmentation in the digital marketing using a Q-learning based differential evolution algorithm integrated with K-means clustering. by Guanqun Wang

“…Contemporary artificial intelligence technologies have emerged as the predominant tools for customer segmentation, owing to their robust capabilities in analyzing complex datasets and extracting profound customer insights. …”
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The promised potential of blockchain technology for transparency and fairness in agri-food chains: insights from the coffee sector by Antonella Samoggia, Andrea Fantini, Rino Ghelfi

“…In recent years, blockchain technology has emerged as a tool with the potential to enhance transparency, fairness and sustainability within agrifood supply chains. …”
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Dynamic multiday seizure cycles and evolving rhythms in a tetanus toxin rat model of epilepsy by Parvin Zarei Eskikand, Mark J. Cook, Anthony N. Burkitt, David B. Grayden

“…Abstract Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, unpredictable seizures that impose significant challenges in daily management and treatment. One emerging area of interest is the identification of seizure cycles, including multiday patterns, which may offer insights into seizure prediction and treatment optimization. …”
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Inferior-Medial Dry Needling at the Thoracolumbar Junction: A Cadaveric Study by Christi L. Williams, Sue E. Curfman, Stacey R. Lindsley, Christian R. Falyar, Ryan C. McConnell

“…# Background Dry needling (DN) has emerged as a popular therapeutic intervention for managing musculoskeletal pain. …”
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Enhanced Adaptive Neural-Fuzzy Inference System for Dynamic Time Series Prediction Using Self-Feedback and Hybrid Training by Andrew Topper, Honglei Yao

“…Neural networks and fuzzy systems have emerged as leading methods for forecasting chaotic time series. …”
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Commentary on "Preliminary Species Hypotheses" in Entomological Taxonomy: A Global Data and FAIR Infrastructure Perspective by Sharif Islam

“…By positioning PSH within an open, infrastructure-focused framework, this commentary advocates for scalable, hypothesis-driven biodiversity data that meets modern conservation needs, bridging traditional and emerging practices in taxonomy.…”
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Protein multiplicity: exemplifying an overwhelmingly likely pattern of molecular evolution? by Les Hatton, Greg Warr

“…It is not a theory of evolution per se, but if it is correct, CoHSI can predict and help explain emergent patterns of macroevolution. In this study, we test both the falsifiability and utility of predictions from the CoHSI theory in the context of molecular evolution. …”
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Effect of injection pain and withdrawal movement of propofol and rocuronium in the induction of anaesthesia on postoperative pain outcomes in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery: a... by Cheol Lee, Hyeonbin Yim, Hyangdo Ham

“…Conclusion: During anaesthesia induction, the occurrence of PIP and RIWM may predict the severity of postoperative pain and total opioid consumption, with RIWM emerging as a stronger predictor than PIP.…”
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Portable humidifier for refrigeration systems isolation room in a simple residential house by Ruhyat N., Firdaus A.

“…If you look at the Technical Guidelines for Buildings and Infrastructure Standards for Emerging Infectious Diseases (PIE) Isolation Rooms from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in 2020, at least the air temperature of residential rooms can reach an air temperature of 24 ± 20°C, with a relative humidity of 60%, so that fresh air is fulfilled. …”
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