Parametric and non-parametric data-driven analytics for socioeconomic challenges in a contemporary world by Thyago C. C. Nepomuceno

“…In this editorial, I share some perspectives on exploring the application of non-parametric and parametric data-driven analytics methodologies (Data Envelopment Analysis and Econometric Models) as powerful tools for understanding and resolving multifaceted issues that impact societies globally, and what I believe to be the future of these methods. …”
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Research on Green Construction Technology and Management Systems in Engineering Projects by Lyu Zhongye

“…In the context of increasingly strained global environmental resources, green building construction can achieve a win-win scenario by reducing resource consumption and environmental pollution during the construction process while simultaneously realizing economic and ecological benefits. …”
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Urban Agriculture and its Sustainability Implications on the Food-Water-Energy Nexus by Jiangxiao Qiu, Hui Zhao, Lorna Bravo, Jessica Ryals

“…This publication provides a holistic, interdisciplinary lens to understand the crucial role and sustainability implications of urban agriculture, currently gaining momentum in the global research and policy agenda. The fact sheet should be useful to urban and regional planners and policy-makers engaged in the development of urban agriculture, as well as to Extension agents seeking to communicate the sustainability implications of urban agriculture. …”
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Molecular anti-tumorigenic mechanism of Radix Polygoni Multiflori-derived exosome-like nanoparticles by Mingqing Yang, Lining Xu, Weiyu Wang

“…RNA sequencing and qPCR experiments were performed, and the results of bioinformatic analyses revealed that RPM-ELNs could globally regulate expression levels of numerous genes associated with cancer and the cell cycle. …”
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Constructing the Stock Exchange. On the Rise and Fall of an Iconic Place of Capitalism by Johannes W. Flume

“…I argue that combining the architectural history of exchange buildings with an analysis of the legal and economic purpose of the institution provides a powerful tool for locating and evaluating the impact of technological advances on commerce in global history. …”
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Liquid level tracking for a coupled tank system using quasi–lpv control by Pedro Teppa-Garran, Diego Muñoz-de Escalona, Javier Zambrano

“…State-feedback linear controllers are designed at the extreme vertices of the bounded set. The global controller is derived as the weighted average of local controller contributions, with the weighting determined by the instantaneous values of the parameter vector. …”
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Radical orthodoxy: its ecumenical vision by G. Ward

“…This is bottom-up ecumenism nurtured by multiple belonging and a global understanding of Christianities that has helped “de-colonize” theology and rethink political theology. …”
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NATIONAL SECURITY: A RE-ENGAGEMENT WITH CONCEPTS, STRUCTURES, AND PLANS by Ochoga Edwin Ochoga, Binta Sidi

“… The paper  has demonstrated how Nigeria national security strategy was militarily in the past and how the amended  Nigeria national security strategy under the President Buhari’s administration brought human security to it which is  in line with global best practices.   Legally, the Nigerian constitution puts security in the Exclusive List which gives the Federal Government the exclusive jurisdiction to legislate on national security matters. …”
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The migrant and refugee entrepreneur (of the self): vernacular modes of immaterial labor as (re)invention of the self in the destination country by Laura Alves Scherer1, Carmem Ligia Iochins Grisci

“…The cartographic method was used to collect data from interviews and participant observation in Porto Alegre (Brazil), exploring events-activities, key informants, and economic migrants and refugees from the global south who work with music, dance, food, fashion, language, and political-cultural representation. …”
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LO QUE EINSTEIN LE HUBIERA DICHO A ARISTÓTELES A PROPÓSITO DE LA DINÁMICA Y LA COSMOLOGÍA by Favio Ernesto Cala Vitery

“…En este sentido, se discute la posible similitud entre la forma del mundo según Aristóteles y la forma (geometría global) del universo según Einstein. Se estudia también la relación entre cinemática, dinámica y gravitación en sus respectivas teorías de movimiento. …”
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Corruption: how should Christians respond? by P. M. Theron, G. A. Lotter

“…Although recent decades have witnessed a global public awareness and an increase in attempts to eradicate corruption, it is an ongoing problem. …”
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MICRO RNA: A PROSPECTIVE DIAGNOSTICBIOMARKER IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE by Syeda Uroosa Hashmi, Ameer Haider Ali

“…Epidemiological data indicates that over 50 million people globally are affected by AD, and no existing drugs have successfully reversed its progression. …”
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Using Large Scale Summative Tests to Advance the Integration of Sustainable Development Competencies: A Model for Test Construction by Williams-McBean Clavia T.

“…There is an urgent need for global citizens to develop sustainable development competencies (SDCs) if our world is to survive threats to its development and sustainability. …”
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Examining Factors Responsible For the Continued Illegal Use of Wildlife Resources at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. by Muhumuza, Ambrose

“…The illegal use of wildlife is a threat to biodiversity globally, causing negative biological. ecological, economic, and social impacts and acting as a primary threat to maintaining national parks. …”
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Mathematical Modelling of Malaria Disease Transmission and Control. by Muhangi, Benard

“…Besides, by using the comparison theorem and the theory of uniform persistence, the study will respectively, assess the global stability of the nontrivial disease-free equilibrium and the existence of positive periodic control measures. …”
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Master of Information Science (MIS) by Kabale University

“…The proposed course content will enrich students to understand the core ideas in Library, Records, Documentation, Archives and Information management generally which helps to position graduates in global practice across academic disciplines. The program will be run on regular basis (week end) and shall be a two-year academic program. …”
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Artificial intelligence: a useful tool in active tuberculosis screening among vulnerable groups in Romania - advantages and limitations by Beatrice Mahler, Beatrice Mahler, Beatrice Mahler, Alexandru Stoichiță, Alexandru Stoichiță, Alexandru Stoichiță, Dragoș Băiceanu, Dragoș Băiceanu, Traian-Constantin Panciu, Traian-Constantin Panciu, Dragoș Dendrino, Dragoș Dendrino, Mihaela Mihai, Mihaela Mihai, Raluca Bobocea, Elmira Ibraim, Elmira Ibraim, Mara Bălteanu, Mara Bălteanu, Oana Popescu, Oana Popescu, Mădălina Oana Burecu, Mădălina Oana Burecu, Ioana Mădălina Moșteanu, Ioana Mădălina Moșteanu, Vanessa Veronese, Radu Matache, Radu Matache, Ioana Munteanu, Ioana Munteanu, Ioana Munteanu, Cristina Popa, Cristina Popa, Justina Antonela Dragomir, Justina Antonela Dragomir, Justina Antonela Dragomir

“…IntroductionDespite advances in diagnostic technologies for tuberculosis (TB), global control of this disease requires improved technologies for active case finding in selected vulnerable populations. …”
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Ecological corridor design for ecoclimatic regulation: Species as eco-engineers by Lirong Wu, Matteo Convertino

“…Global eco-climatic anomalies and extremes are increasingly severe and intertwined due to the alteration of ecohydrological feedback. …”
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Qualidade das refeições oferecidas por empresas cadastradas pelo Programa de Alimentação do Trabalhador na cidade de Santos-SP by Juliana Perez Pereira, Paula Dall Bello, Nathália Tarossi Locatelli, Ana Maria de Souza Pinto, Daniel Henrique Bandoni

“…O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a qualidade global das refeições oferecidas no PAT na cidade de Santos-SP, Brasil. …”
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Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a rural area in South Africa by G Maimela, C E Martin, M Chersich, B Bello, J Mauti, T Bäernighausen, S Kohler, A Almuedo-Riera, S Luchters, S Sawry

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