Rainfall and PM Removal on Tree Leaves: A Study of Santiago, Chile’s Native Species by Margarita Préndez, Karina Corada, Ignacio Navarrete, Javier Vera, Zilera Wyss

“…Green infrastructure, such as street trees, can help improve air quality, but the role of rainfall in cleaning total particulate matter (TPM) from tree leaves is not well understood, especially in cities like Santiago, Chile. …”
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Applying model-based recursive partitioning to improve pedestrian exposure models to support transportation safety analyses by Jakob Wiegand, Vikash Gayah

“…However, relationships between pedestrian exposure and explanatory features—such as population, infrastructure design, and land use context—might differ significantly with respect to the context of an individual location. …”
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Intrusion detection in metaverse environment internet of things systems by metaheuristics tuned two level framework by Milos Antonijevic, Miodrag Zivkovic, Milica Djuric Jovicic, Bosko Nikolic, Jasmina Perisic, Marina Milovanovic, Luka Jovanovic, Mahmoud Abdel-Salam, Nebojsa Bacanin

“…Nevertheless, because IoT devices are often built with minimal hardware and are connected to the Internet, they are highly susceptible to different types of cyberattacks, presenting a significant security problem for maintaining a secure infrastructure. Conventional security techniques have difficulty countering these evolving threats, highlighting the need for adaptive solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI). …”
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Les installations portuaires romaines d’Irun/Oiasso (Pays basque, Espagne) : entre équipement fonctionnel et façade urbaine by Mertxe Urteaga

“…The port facilities are contemporary to one another and prior to these constructions, the shores of the estuary were previously lacking in such infrastructure. Micropaleontological studies on benthic foraminifera present in the sediments collected during the archaeological excavations, trace the evolution of sedimentation and shed light on the process of filling these harbor zones. …”
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Assessment of energy management and power quality improvement of hydrogen based microgrid system through novel PSO-MWWO technique by Hafiz Ghulam Murtza Qamar, Xiaoqiang Guo, Ehab Seif Ghith, Mehdi Tlija, Abubakar Siddique

“…Abstract A hybrid microgrid powered by hydrogen is an energy infrastructure that depends on hydrogen as its primary energy carrier within a localized network. …”
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Healthcare Workers’ Perspectives on the Barriers to Providing HIV Services to Children in Sub-Saharan Africa by Chipo Mutambo, Khumbulani Hlongwana

“…There are various barriers to provider-initiated counselling and testing (PICT) of children and disclosure of HIV status to children, including the following: lack of child-friendly infrastructure at clinics; lack of consensus on legal age of consent for both HIV testing and disclosure; healthcare worker unfamiliarity with HIV testing and disclosure guidelines; lack of training in child psychology; and confusion around the healthcare worker’s role, which most believed was only to provide health education and clinical services and to correct false information, but not to participate in disclosure. …”
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Mechanism Analysis of the Influence of Freeze-Thaw on the Damage and Debonding Evolution of Sandstone-Concrete Interface by Yanjun Shen, Tao Luo, Xin Wei, Xueting Li, Long Jin, Liangdong Wen, Hui Peng, Yanjun Ji

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Efficacy and safety of hemoporfin photodynamic therapy in treating port-wine stains in Chinese children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing Xu, Hongxin Li

“…ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy and safety of hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether mediated photodynamic therapy (HMME-PDT) in treating children with port-wine stains (PWS).MethodLiterature related to the topic was searched in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, and China Science Technology Journal Database online databases. …”
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Measuring the condition of Tehran Metropolitan based on Ubiquitous city indicators by Haniyeh Asadzadeh, Afshar Hatami, Farzaneh Sasanpour

“…The most significant shortage (More than 50 %) in Tehran metropolitan are in U-Health and care U-Governance, U-culture, and sports, U-education, U-housing, U-transportation, infrastructure, citizens, trade and finance aspects. In turn, U-facilities, U-environment, U-energy network, and U-water network are the only aspects that the distribution of indicators (More than 50 %) are appropriate. …”
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Analysis of Urban-Rural Coupling Coordination Based on Production,Living, and Ecological Functions in the Pearl River-Xijiang River Economic Belt by ZHANG Jianlong, LUO Jiangling, JIA Yanhong, XIE Ling

“…The results show that:① In 2005 and 2018,the coupling degree of the production,living,and ecological functions of the urban and rural areas in the Pearl River-Xijiang River economic belt was on the rise,and the spatial distribution was low in the west and high in the east.The coupling degree of production and living functions of the urban and rural areas increased,and that of production and ecological functions changed obviously and reached the coupling phase.② In 2005 and 2018,the coupling coordination degree of production,living,and ecological functions of the urban and rural areas changed slightly,with slightly imbalanced districts and counties as representatives and a planar distribution.The production and living functions of the urban and rural areas were generally improved,while the coupling coordination degree of the living and ecological functions of the areas changed slightly,and it determined the coupling coordination degree of the production,living,and ecological functions.In view of areas with favorable economic conditions,such as Nanning,Liuzhou,Guangzhou,and Foshan,the key to realizing urban and rural integration is to guarantee living conditions and ecological environment and strengthen the coordinated development between urban and rural areas.Furthermore,in view of districts and counties with relatively backward development in the western regions,they need to simultaneously develop the living and ecological functions while developing the production function of urban and rural areas,improve the infrastructure construction in urban and rural areas,and protect the ecological environment,so as to realize integrated development.Finally,the coordinated development of production,living,and ecological functions of urban and rural areas is of great significance to the sustainable development of the region.…”
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Lost in Broadcasting: League of Nations, International Broadcasting and Swiss Neutrality by A. S. Khodnev

“…However, Switzerland's neutral stance posed an obstacle to the establishment of the League's radio broadcasting infrastructure. Recognizing the absence of robust emergency communications, transport links, and the absence of a dedicated radio station in Geneva during the mid-1920s, the LN sought an agreement with the Radio-Swiss station. …”
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Public Health System’s Preparedness to Address Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Rapid Assessment Survey of Health-care Providers in India by Beena Nitin Joshi, Sharmeen Akhtar Shaikh, Amlin Shukla, Mohd. Ashraf Ganie, Imtiyaz Ahmad Wani, Vanita Suri, Neena Malhotra, Sarita Agarwal, Subhankar Chowdhury, Prasanta Kumar Bhattacharya, Rakesh Kumar Sahay, Roya Rozati, Puthiyaveettil Khadar Jabbar, Abilash Nair, Bharti Kulkarni, Aafia Rashid, Sunny Khajuria, Monica Rajput, Gaivee Vinam Meshram, Shouvik Chowdhury, Rahul Harish Bamon, Muhammed Shahid Pasha, Farhana Begum, Manoj Rema Aravind, Taruna Arora

“…Conclusion: Results suggest the need for training HCPs, strengthening infrastructure with good referral linkages, and adequate supply of drugs to help improve PCOS management at public health-care facilities in India. …”
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Transforming dementia research into practice: a multiple case study of academic research utilization strategies in Dutch Alzheimer Centres by Eden Meng Zhu, Martina Buljac-Samardžić, Kees Ahaus, Robbert Huijsman

“…Dissemination and implementation phases were often facilitated through utilizing support from university-based technology transfer offices to facilitate implementation and valorization and establishing and strategically leveraging formal infrastructure, such as public–private partnerships and professional collaborative networks. …”
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Perceptions of asset managers on corporate social responsibility challenges and opportunities by Kara Nel, Pierre D. Erasmus, Nadia Mans-Kemp

“…Lastly, the interviewees highlighted social and economic infrastructure investment opportunities. Furthermore, they mentioned that CSR practices can be improved by refined regulation and educating asset owners and beneficiaries. …”
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Environmental health risks and impacts of PM2.5 exposure on human health in residential areas, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Azham Umar Abidin, Anisful Lailil Munawaroh, Aulia Rosinta, Arvi Tri Sulistiyani, Iwan Ardianta, Fajri Mulya Iresha

“…The findings emphasize the imperative for more rigorous air quality standards and regulations, enhanced public awareness and education regarding preventive practices, and urban planning development strategies incorporating green infrastructure. These measures are crucial for alleviating health hazards and enhancing air quality in impacted areas.…”
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Communications for Civil Applications: A Review by Mohammad Ghamari, Pablo Rangel, Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Girma S. Tewolde, R. Simon Sherratt

“…On the other hand, UAVs can be utilized as aerial base stations to increase wireless communication coverage, reliability, and the capacity of wireless systems without additional investment in wireless systems infrastructure. The aim of this article is to review the current applications of UAVs for civil and commercial purposes. …”
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Measuring the performance of urban management on the quality of life of informal settlements in Miandoab City by farhad Judi, rahim Sarwar, Sayeda Sediqeh Hasani Mehr

“…The urban facilities and infrastructure variable predicted 21% of the quality of life, while the financing, provision of municipal services, and environmental cleanliness and hygiene variables contributed 16%, 18%, and 11%, respectively, to the improvement of quality of life in informal neighborhoods.…”
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Improving Psychological and Educational Support of University Students with Disabilities in Kazakhstan by Rakhila Aubakirova, Aisulu Zhomartova, Murshida Nurgaliyeva, Gulmira Tulekova, Gulnar Tursungozhinova, Marina Skiba, Alma Turganbayeva, Oxana Belenko

“… Inclusive education in Kazakhstan faces challenges, as many institutions lack the necessary infrastructure, trained personnel, and resources to fully support students with disabilities. …”
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Risk perception among healthcare professionals working in emergency care in remote locations: a scoping review protocol by Teresa Martins, Célia Maria Queirós, Tiago Correia

“…Ensuring safety and efficacy becomes even more challenging in ‘remote locations’, referring to geographical areas located far from urban centres or densely populated regions, often characterised by insufficient access to services, infrastructure and communication channels. Despite the pivotal role of healthcare professionals’ skills and knowledge in risk management in these contexts, academic literature has largely overlooked this aspect. …”
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A guide for the generation of repositories of clinical samples for research on Chagas disease. by Nieves Martínez-Peinado, Juan Carlos Gabaldón-Figueira, Roberto Rodrigues Ferreira, María Carmen Thomas, Manuel Carlos López, Tania Cremonini Araújo-Jorge, Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya, Soledad Berón, Janine Ramsey, Irene Losada Galván, Alejandro Gabriel Schijman, Adriana González Martínez, Andrés Mariano Ruiz, Gimena Rojas, Roberto Magalhães Saraiva, Oscar Noya-González, Andrea Gómez, Rosa A Maldonado, Jimmy Pinto, Faustino Torrico, Ivan Scandale, Fernán Agüero, María-Jesús Pinazo, Joaquim Gascón, Alejandro Marcel Hasslocher-Moreno, Julio Alonso-Padilla, NHEPACHA Network (New Tools for the Diagnosis and Evaluation of Chagas Disease)

“…Currently, 2 anti-parasitic drugs are available to treat the disease (nifurtimox and benznidazole), but diagnostic methods require of a relatively complex infrastructure and trained personnel, limiting its widespread use in endemic areas, and the access of patients to treatment. …”
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