DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIA LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY MEANS OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN JAPAN by Lyubov V. Gutor, Pavlo A. Sodomora, Oleh H. Vasylenko, Halyna I. Zalutska

“…This is primarily linked with the global processes of social digitalization, computerization of education and urgent transferring to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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The Cross-Modal Effects of Sensory Deprivation on Spatial and Temporal Processes in Vision and Audition: A Systematic Review on Behavioral and Neuroimaging Research since 2000 by Laura Bell, Lisa Wagels, Christiane Neuschaefer-Rube, Janina Fels, Raquel E. Gur, Kerstin Konrad

“…References to the metamodal organization, supramodal functioning, and the revised neural recycling theory are made to address global brain organization and plasticity principles. …”
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Representative CO2 emissions pathways for China's provinces toward carbon neutrality under the Paris Agreement's 2 °C target by Han-Tang Peng, Da Zhang, Jun-Ting Zhong, Li-Feng Guo, Si-Yue Guo, Jun-Ling Huang, De-Ying Wang, Chang-Hong Miao, Xi-Liang Zhang, Xiao-Ye Zhang

“…Additionally, careful consideration should be given to aligning provincial targets with national and global commitments when updating pathways toward carbon neutrality.…”
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Profile of Egyptian pediatrics with COVID-19: insights from healthcare providers in Egypt by Salma ZEl Houchi, Hanaa I. Rady, Iman Iskander, Tamer Abdel Hamid, Salma Abdelrehim Seddik, Amira Aly Hegazy, Ahmed Taha Aboushady, Mohamed Eissa, Sherine Khamis Hussein, Dina Hanoura, Miriam Magdy Aziz, Remon Magdy, Heba Ahmed ElAwady, Esraa A. Elmazzahy

“…Abstract Background The COVID-19 global pandemic significantly impacted populations of all ages. …”
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Segmentation of Any Fire Event (SAFE): A Rapid and High-Precision Approach for Burned Area Extraction Using Sentinel-2 Imagery by Shuaijun Liu, Yong Xue, Hui Chen, Yang Chen, Tianyu Zhan

“…Additionally, the application of SAFE in large-scale disaster scenarios demonstrated its potential capability to detect the fine spatial distribution of wildfire impacts on a global scale.…”
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Rate of Overlap between ICD-11 Gaming Disorder and DSM-5 Internet Gaming Disorder along with Turkish Reliability of the Gaming Disorder Scale for Adolescents (GADIS-A) by Mustafa Tuncturk, Gul Karacetin, Cagatay Ermis, R. Ogulcan Ciray, Merve Can, Celal Yesilkaya, Ayca Atay, Gokce Elif Alkas, Damla Kasap, Omca Guney, Sezen Alarslan, Burak Cakir, Eren Halac, Aysegul Tonyalı, Fatma Nur Elmas, Serkan Turan

“…The tools used were the GADIS-A, Internet Gaming Disorder Scale – Short-Form, The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS-36), Children’s Global Assessment Scale, and a semistructured interview for DSM-5 diagnoses. …”
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Evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network: a case study of Covenant University, Ota by Isaac A. Samuel, Daudu Afah Toyin, Tobiloba E. Somefun, Tobiloba E. Somefun, Ayokunle A. Awelewa, Shehu Abba-Aliyu

“…Power quality is a global concern, particularly as electronic devices are increasingly supporting modern economies. …”
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Effects of interleukin-12/23 inhibitors and interleukin-17 inhibitors on myocardial functions in patients with severe psoriasis by Leyla Baykal Selçuk, Mursel Şahin, Burcu Aydemir, Deniz Aksu Arıca, Savaş Yaylı

“…A significant improvement in left ventricular global strain was observed in the ustekinumab, secukinumab, and ixekizumab groups compared to baseline (p<0.001, p=0.005, and p<0.001, respectively). …”
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Exploring Synergies: Greenhouse Gas Dynamics, Soil Mechanisms, and Forest Ecosystems for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Environmental Stewardship by Ihsan Muhammad, Xinyu Luo, Imran Khan, Abdullah Ahmed Al‐Ghamdi, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh, Weijun Shen

“…ABSTRACT Rising global temperatures underscore the urgent need to understand the complex interplay between greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change. …”
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The small modular molten salt reactor potential and opportunity in Saudi Arabia by Dana Hejazi, Anas M. Alwafi, Salman M. Alzahrani, Meshari M. Alqahtani, Salman M. Alshehri

“…With rising energy demands and the need to transition towards cleaner sources, nuclear energy is poised to play a vital role globally and in Saudi Arabia’s future energy mix. This article hopes to raise awareness about the potential of advanced nuclear technologies like MSRs and inspire further research, investment, and conversation within the Kingdom to capitalize on this promising opportunity.…”
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Trio-based whole-exome sequencing reveals mutations in early-onset high myopia by Ding Chen, Xiu-Feng Huang, Juan Huang, Yi-Ming Guo, Junhan Wei, Lu Ye, Yi-Xin Cai, Jiejing Bi, Fen-Fen Li

“…Purpose Myopia, especially high myopia (HM), represents a widespread visual impairment with a globally escalating prevalence. This study aimed to elucidate the genetic foundations associated with early-onset HM (eoHM) while delineating the genetic landscape specific to Shaanxi province, China.Methods A comprehensive analysis of whole-exome sequencing was conducted involving 26 familial trios displaying eoHM. …”
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Jordanian parental perception of screen time and its association with psychological distress: A cross-sectional design by Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Ahmad A. Toubasi, Dunia Z. Jaber, Hadeel H. Ghanem, Bayan I. Thainat, Ahmad Feras AlSamhori, Heba Kalbouneh

“…Background: The excessive use of electronic devices among children is a global concern because of its negative impact on behavior. …”
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Interventions to promote the implementation of pressure injuries prevention measures in nursing homes: a scoping review protocol by Yu Liu, Chun-Tao Wu, Long-Fei Yang, Yan-Ling Liu, Cui-Ping Ni

“…This review aims to summarise interventions that promote the implementation of pressure injuries prevention measures in nursing homes, explore the research scope and gaps in this field and provide evidence and striving direction for global nursing homes to improve existing preventive behaviours.Methods and analysis This scoping review will combine the Arksey and O’Malley framework with further clarification and advice of the scoping review by Levac et al as methodological guidance. …”
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Predicting penetration depth in ultra-high-performance concrete targets under ballistic impact: An interpretable machine learning approach augmented by deep generative adversarial... by Majid Khan, Muhammad Faisal Javed, Nashwan Adnan Othman, Sardar Kashif Ur Rehman, Furqan Ahmad

“…In recent decades, numerous explosions and ballistic attacks have caused significant global loss of life and property. Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) minimizes blast and impact damage to structures and can be applied to protective walls and bunkers. …”
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Implementation of a value-based approach for older people who have suffered an acute myocardial infarction: study protocol by Denis Juraga, Tomislav Rukavina, Tomislav Rukavina, Mihaela Marinović Glavić, Lovorka Bilajac, Lovorka Bilajac, Lovorka Bilajac, Aleksandar Racz, Esmee L. S. Bally, Oscar Zanutto, Tamara Alhambra-Borrás, Maite Ferrando, Alen Subotić, Hein Raat, Vanja Vasiljev

“…IntroductionDue to the rapid aging of the global population, new approaches are required to improve the quality of life of older people and to reduce healthcare system expenditures. …”
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Intermittent Fasting: Weighing the Benefits and Drawbacks for Health and Longevity – A Comprehensive Literature Review by Marta Wojtczak, Michał Pniak, Paweł Miklis, Maciej Mawlichanów, Aleksandra Ciesielska, Aleksandra Sieradzka, Krzysztof Szerej, Alicja Kot, Natalia Myśliwiec, Adrian Różycki

“…By addressing these gaps, IF could evolve into a sustainable, evidence-based strategy for improving global health outcomes. …”
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As ferramentas do ecodesign como suporte à engenharia da qualidade de fornecedores automotivos: um estudo bibliográfico by Edson da Silva, Mariana Costa Laktim, Rita de Castro Engler

“…Assim, este artigo apresenta algumas ferramentas de ecodesign adequadas para suportar os fornecedores e os profissionais da engenharia da qualidade de fornecedores em suas atividades, bem como cria um referencial que permite uma visão global, por meio de estudos de diversos autores sobre as melhores práticas utilizadas por empresas de classe mundial. …”
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The Explanation of Urban System Transformations in the Tehran\'s megalopolis region by Hosein Khorashadi Zadeh, Mohammad Solimani mehranjani, Simin Tavallaei, Reza kheyroddin, Ghahraman Abdoli

“…Just as in the prior years the industry sector has gradually shifted to the service sector, in the future it also seems necessary to give up the services sector to itself periphery and oppose the acceptance of the fourth sector of the global economy (such as; Information, communication and cultural economy).…”
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Use of climate smart agriculture technologies in West Africa peri-urban Sahel in Niger by Tinawaen Tambol, Emmanuel K. Derbile, Moussa Soulé

“…This study investigated peri-urban farming systems in West African Sahel cities. Globally, agricultural productivity improvement requires applying technologies and resource access, particularly in dry-season farming. …”
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Identification of a new alphacoronavirus (Coronaviridae: <i>Alphacoronavirus</i>) associated with the greater horseshoe bat (<i>Rhinolophus ferrumequinum</i>) in the south of Europ... by Sergey V. Lenshin, Tatyana V. Vishnevskaya, Alexey V. Romashin, Yulia I. Bulycheva, Oleg I. Vyshemirsky, Sophya A. Solovyeva, Asya K. Gitelman, Alexey S. Pazilin, Dmitry K. Lvov, Ben Hu, Zheng-Li Shi, Sergey V. Alkhovsky

“…The interspecies transmission of bat coronaviruses to other mammalian hosts, including livestock and humans, can lead to epidemics, epizootics, and global pandemics. Objective. This study aims to describe coronaviruses associated with horseshoe bats (Rhinolophus spp.) in the southern regions of the European part of Russia. …”
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