Recent Research Progress on Ground-to-Air Vision-Based Anti-UAV Detection and Tracking Methodologies: A Review by Arowa Yasmeen, Ovidiu Daescu

“…Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly gaining popularity, and their consistent prevalence in various applications such as surveillance, search and rescue, and environmental monitoring requires the development of specialized policies for UAV traffic management. …”
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Evaluation of Genotype Diversity in Oat Germplasm and Definition of Ideotypes Adapted to the Mediterranean Environment by Anna Iannucci, Pasquale Codianni, Luigi Cattivelli

“…The relationships found among traits can help to determine which groups of genotypes are better adapted to specific environmental conditions and to identify ideotypes for developing varieties for different purposes such as for food or forage.…”
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Evaluation of terminal blend rubberized asphalt incorporating high crumb rubber content by Yangquan Huang, Kun Long, Chi Qu, Chuanqi Yan, Changfa Ai, Shengxiong Zhou

“…Currently there has been a trend of increasing the rubber content in rubberized asphalt due to the obvious environmental and decarbonizing benefits of this technology. …”
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Rancher Perceptions of the Coyote in Florida by Raoul K. Boughton, Bethany Wright, Martin B . Main

“…Coyotes have rapidly taken advantage of these environmental shifts and expanded into new areas, now including all 67 counties in Florida and even Key Largo. …”
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RHINITIS: A SHORT REVIEW by Felix Daniel Lucaci, Sorin Marian Mârza, Radu Lăcătuș, Robert Cristian Purdoiu

“…Advanced diagnostic tools, including rhinoscopy, computed tomography (CT), and cytology, have greatly improved the ability to differentiate between infectious, allergic, and neoplastic causes, leading to targeted treatment strategies such as antimicrobial therapy, antifungal agents, and immunosuppressive therapies. Environmental factors, including poor air quality and inadequate husbandry practices, play a critical role in chronic rhinitis, particularly in overcrowded environments. …”
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Genetic Variants Related to Increased CKD Progression—A Systematic Review by Filipe S. Mira, Bárbara Oliveiros, Isabel Marques Carreira, Rui Alves, Ilda Patrícia Ribeiro

“…Many of these are population-specific, and their relevance may be influenced by the presence of other diseases and environmental factors. Larger studies are needed to confirm the associations described here.…”
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A collaborative management model as an effort for the conservation of native plants of Java’s mountains in Mount Merbabu National Park by Gunawati Dewi, Sulaksono Nurpana, Ibrahim Mohd Hairy

“…Communities participate in various activities such as protected area security, plant monitoring, nursery development, planting, and environmental education. These roles contribute positively to the conservation of Gunung Merbabu’s indigenous plants. …”
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Seaweed and yeast extracts as sustainable phytostimulant to boost secondary metabolism of apricot fruits by Noemi Gatti, Moez Maghrebi, Graziella Serio, Carla Gentile, Victor V. Bunea, Ivano Vigliante, Camille Boitte, Christian Garabello, Valeria Contartese, Cinzia M. Bertea, Giuseppe Mannino

“…Expando offers a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to enhancing crop yield and nutritional value, representing a significant step towards more resilient and environmentally conscious farming practices. Further research is needed to explore its broader implications and optimize application strategies for commercial orchards.…”
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MODEL STORYTELLING NARASI PARIWISATA REGENERATIF DI TAHURA NGURAH RAI PEMOGAN by I Ketut Kardana, I Made Sendra

“…Regenerative tourism focuses on environmental restoration, local community empowerment, and creating sustainable experiences that involve tourists. …”
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Performance Enhancement of a Solar Photovoltaic System with Differential Evolution-Optimized Quasi Sliding Mode Control by Rizki Habiba, Boufounas El-Mahjoub, El Amrani Aumeur, El Amraoui Mohamed, Bejjit Lahcen

“…By leveraging the robustness of QSMC and the flexibility of DE, the DE-QSMC is fine-tuned to minimize tracking errors, reduce chattering, and maintain optimal performance under varying environmental conditions. The stability of the proposed technique is rigorously analyzed using the Lyapunov function theorem, ensuring robust system behavior. …”
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Identification of Risk Factors Affecting PPP Waste-to-Energy Incineration Projects in China: A Multiple Case Study by Yong Liu, Chenjunyan Sun, Bo Xia, Sai Liu, Martin Skitmore

“…In light of the pivotal role that risk identification, analysis, and response play in the successful development of PPP WTE incineration projects, this paper presents a multiple case study to identify the risk factors involved in China by drawing on experience from the real-life risk events of 35 PPP WTE incineration plants. 18 risk factors are identified; the most critical of which being public opposition risk, environmental pollution risk, government decision-making risk, a defective legal and regulatory system, and MSW supply risk. …”
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Exploring the potential of AI-driven food waste management strategies used in the hospitality industry for application in household settings by Quintana M. Clark, Disha Basavaraja Kanavikar, Jason Clark, Patrick J. Donnelly

“…These AI-driven systems have demonstrated significant reductions in food waste, offering economic savings and environmental benefits. This study employs an instrumental case study approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews with representatives from these companies to gain insights into the technologies and strategies that have proven effective in hospitality. …”
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Modification of an automated precision farming robot for high temporal resolution measurement of leaf angle dynamics using stereo vision by Frederik Hennecke, Jonas Bömer, René H.J. Heim

“…Traditional manual leaf angle measurements have limited precision as they are labor- and time-intensive due to challenging environmental conditions and highly dynamic plant processes. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of Regenerated Cellulose Films Using Different Ionic Liquids by Jin-Hui Pang, Xin Liu, Miao Wu, Yu-Ying Wu, Xue-Ming Zhang, Run-Cang Sun

“…The demand for substitution of fossil-based materials by renewable bio-based materials is increasing with the fossil resources reduction and its negative impacts on the environment. In this study, environmentally friendly regenerated cellulose films were successfully prepared using 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (AmimCl), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (BmimCl), 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (EmimCl), and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate (EmimAc) as solvents, respectively. …”
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Geo-Ecological Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Flooding in the Western Region of Kazakhstan by Shakhislam Laiskhanov, Zhanerke Sharapkhanova, Akhan Myrzakhmetov, Eugene Levin, Omirzhan Taukebayev, Zhanbolat Nurmagambetuly, Sarkytkan Kaster

“…This study highlights the critical need for continued research on the long-term environmental effects of flooding and the development of adaptive management strategies for sustainable regional development.…”
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Updates in Biliary Atresia: Aetiology, Diagnosis and Surgery by Mark Davenport

“…Facts about its aetiology are hard to encounter but might include genetic, developmental, exposure to an environmental toxin, or perinatal virus infection. However, the cholestatic injury triggers an intrahepatic fibrotic process beginning at birth and culminating in cirrhosis some months later. …”
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Cultured Human Airway Epithelial Cells (Calu-3): A Model of Human Respiratory Function, Structure, and Inflammatory Responses by Yan Zhu, Aaron Chidekel, Thomas H. Shaffer

“…To model human respiratory conditions and treatment modalities, monolayers are placed in an environmental chamber, and exposed to specific levels of oxygen or other therapeutic modalities such as positive pressure and medications to assess the effect of interventions on inflammatory mediators, immunologic proteins, and antibacterial outcomes. …”
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A comparative analysis of LSTM models aided with attention and squeeze and excitation blocks for activity recognition by Murad Khan, Yousef Hossni

“…Current challenges in HAR systems include variability in sensor data influenced by factors like sensor placement, user differences, and environmental conditions. Additionally, imbalanced datasets and computational complexity hinder the performance of these systems in real-world applications. …”
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Quand les franges urbaines se mettent au vert : la nature aux marges de la métropole lyonnaise by Inès Méliani

“…This study shows how the transitional spaces between Lyons and the countryside, long considered as complex areas to manage, are now perceived as assets in an urban planning policy aimed at improving quality of life and addressing new environmental issues.…”
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The Multifaceted Sustainable Development and Export Intensity of Emerging Market Firms under Financial Constraints: The Role of ESG and Innovative Activity by Tamara Teplova, Tatiana Sokolova, Mariya Gubareva, Viktoria Sukhikh

“…We consider sustainable development through the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions as well as via firms’ innovative activity indicators. …”
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