Analysis of population structure and genetic diversity in a Southern African soybean collection based on single nucleotide polymorphism markers by A. Tsindi, J. S. Y. Eleblu, E. Gasura, H. Mushoriwa, P. Tongoona, E. Y. Danquah, L. Mwadzingeni, M. Zikhali, E. Ziramba, G. Mabuyaye, J. Derera

“…Findings from this study will inform the crossing strategy for the subtropical soybean breeding programs. Innovation strategies for improving genetic variability in the germplasm collection, such as investments in pre-breeding, increasing the geographic sources of introductions and exploitation of mutation breeding would be recommended to enhance genetic gain.…”
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Aligning Indonesia's economic goals with SDGS: Strengthening Qur'anic principles in Islamic finance by Azwar Azwar, Abur Hamdi Usman

“…In the short term, financing in SDG2, SDG3, SDG8, and SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) positively impacts economic growth, whereas SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) exhibits a negative association. …”
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Path Planning Optimization of Smart Vehicle With Fast Converging Distance-Dependent PSO Algorithm by Muhammad Haris, Haewoon Nam

“…This paper proposed a novel strategy called the Distance-Dependent Sigmoidal Inertia Weight PSO (DSI-PSO) algorithm to address slow convergence in path planning optimization. This innovative algorithm is inspired by neural network activation functions to achieve faster convergence. …”
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On the issue of the development of criminological science in Ukraine by T. A. Shevchuk

“…The importance of further development of modern criminological science and practical activities to combat crime, which determines the need to introduce the latest innovative approaches to the process of cognition of social phenomena in conditions of social instability, a change in the paradigm of combating crime in order to predict its possible modifications in the future have been argued.…”
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Mainstreaming precast and block hempcrete—a carbon sequestering solution for the built environment by Pandwe Gibson

“…The evolution of curing techniques for hempcrete, from traditional methods to modern innovations, is examined, offering insights into future advancements. …”
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Key attributes of nitrocellulose-based energetic materials and recent developments by Khoirul Solehah Abdul Rahim, Alinda Samsuri, Siti Hasnawati Jamal, Siti Aminah Mohd Nor, Siti Nor Ain Rusly, Hafizah Ariff, Nur Shazwani Abdul Latif

“…In terms of environmental sustainability, this review addresses safety considerations in handling and disposing of NC-based materials, focusing on innovations such as alkaline hydrolysis and NC recovery to mitigate environmental risks. …”
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التكنولوجيا ومناهج تعليم العربية: دراسة في الجامعات الإسلامية والعالمية by Shair Ali Khan, Dr. Nazir Ahmad

“…It highlights the increasing reliance on technology in modern educational systems, focusing on how these innovations have simplified teaching methodologies and expanded access to Arabic language learning. …”
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Why India is struggling to feed their young children? A qualitative analysis for tribal communities by Sanjay Sharma, Monica Lakhanpaul, Logan Manikam, Priti Parikh, Lorna Benton, Shereen Allaham, Rajesh Khanna, Susrita Roy, Marie Lall, Virendra Kumar Vijay, Neha Santwani, Hanimi Reddy, Hemant Chaturvedi, Satya Prakash Pattanaik, Tol Singh, Pramod Pandya, Priyanka Dang

“…The ultimate goal of the Participatory Approach for Nutrition in Children: Strengthening Health Education Engineering and Environment Linkages project is to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement to subsequently develop socioculturally appropriate, tailored, innovative interventions for the successful implementation of appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices locally.Design Qualitative research method, involving five phases: (1) identification of local feeding practices; (2) identification of the local needs and opportunities for children aged 6–24 months; and (3–5) analysis of the gathered qualitative data, intervention design, review and distribution.Setting Nine villages in two community development blocks, that is, Ghatol and Kushalgarh, located in the Banswara district in Rajasthan, India.Participants 68 participants completed semistructured interviews or focus group discussions including: mothers, grandmothers, auxiliary nurse midwife, Anganwadi worker, ASHA Sahyogini, school teachers and local elected representative.Phenomenon of interest IYCF practices and the factors associated with it.Analysis Thematic analysis.Results Our results could be broadly categorised into two domains: (1) the current practices of IYCF and (2) the key drivers and challenges of IYCF. …”
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A Strategy for Bone Conduction Device Adoption: Study of Non-Usage Challenges, Skin-Deep Insights and Patient Satisfaction by Jasmine Van de Kerkhof, Lore Bleyaert, Nicolas Verhaert, Bob Lerut

“…Technological advancements offer promising opportunities for further enhancing BCD efficacy, underscoring the importance of ongoing research and innovation in hearing rehabilitation.…”
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Navigating healthcare pathways: Cascade of prevention and care for chronic viral hepatitis in asylum seekers and refugees. A multicenter analysis in Northern Italy by Beatrice Formenti, Roberto Benoni, Jacopo Testa, Giulia Bertoli, Giacomo Stroffolini, Maria Grazia Pizzi, Barbara Menzaghi, Niccolò Ronzoni, Paola Magro, Issa El Hamad, Carla Scolari, Angiola Spinetti, Serena Zaltron, Francesco Castelli, Valentina Marchese, Alberto Matteelli

“…This study highlights the critical need for innovative, intersectoral and community-based approaches that are responsive to migrants' needs and perspectives. …”
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School Leadership and Management in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Recent Developments and Future Prospects by Turgut Karakose, Tijen Tülübaş

“…This study aims to focus on these implications through highlighting possible contributions of AI-based innovations to school leadership and management based on a comprehensive review of early evidence. …”

The Design and Performance Evaluation of a Wireless Sensor Network Based Irrigation System on Different Soil Types by Buhari Umar, Eustace Manayi Dogo, Bello Kontagora Nuhu, Arifa Khatoon Haq, Paul Tobi Olaleye

“…The system also will help in driving agricultural innovation through the use of IoT.   …”
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Improvement of reading platforms assisted by the spring framework: A recommendation technique integrating the KGMRA algorithm and BERT model by Yawen Su

“…It not only offers significant application value but also contributes new perspectives for the optimization and innovation of future recommendation systems.…”
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Structural Response Prediction of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Based on Force-to-Motion Transfer Functions and State-Space Models by Jie Xu, Changjie Li, Wei Jiang, Fei Lin, Shi Liu, Hongchao Lu, Hongbo Wang

“…This paper proposes an innovative algorithm for forecasting the motion response of floating offshore wind turbines by employing force-to-motion transfer functions and state-space models. …”
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Academic Philosophy as a Way of Life by Eli Kramer, Marta Faustino, Hélder Telo

“…Inspired by Hadot’s account, which was complemented by the late Foucault’s own reflections on philosophy’s practical and performative potential, recent scholarship has characterized PWL as a metaphilosophical model that can be fruitfully used to criticize current academic practices and to develop innovative methodological approaches to the study, research, and teaching of philosophy, which in turn might enable a transformation of philosophical practices in the context of modern universities.…”
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Vision Sensor for Automatic Recognition of Human Activities via Hybrid Features and Multi-Class Support Vector Machine by Saleha Kamal, Haifa F. Alhasson, Mohammed Alnusayri, Mohammed Alatiyyah, Hanan Aljuaid, Ahmad Jalal, Hui Liu

“…Our proposed system introduces an innovative approach for the identification of human activity in outdoor and indoor settings by extracting effective spatio-temporal features, along with a Multi-Class Support Vector Machine, which enhances the model’s performance to accurately identify the activity classes. …”
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Exploring the evolution of scientific publication on portfolio optimization in the light of artificial intelligence: A bibliometric study by Mostafa Shabani, Rouzbeh Ghousi, Emran Mohammadi

“…This paper endeavors to present an exhaustive synthesis of the most recent advancements and innovations within the domain of portfolio optimization, particularly as influenced by progressive developments in AI, ML and DL from 1996 to 2024. …”
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A call for caution and evidence–based research on the impact of artificial intelligence in education by Martin Sposato

“…The paper identifies critical tensions between technological innovation and pedagogical values, highlighting areas where enthusiasm for AI adoption must be tempered with empirical evidence and critical evaluation. …”
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Actinomycete-Derived Pigments: A Path Toward Sustainable Industrial Colorants by Blanca Hey Díez, Cristiana A. V. Torres, Susana P. Gaudêncio

“…Scale-up of production and yield optimization challenges have been circumvented with the aid of biotechnology advancements, including genetic engineering and innovative fermentation and extraction methods, which have enhanced these bio-pigments’ viability and cost-competitiveness. …”
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Transition to Virtual Care Services during COVID-19 at Canadian Pain Clinics: Survey and Future Recommendations by Victoria Borg Debono, Samuel Neumark, Norman Buckley, Ramesh Zacharias, Eleni Hapidou, Jennifer Anthonypillai, Susy Faria, Carrie-Lynn Meyer, Thomas Carter, Nadia Parker, Brenda Lau, Emmanuel Abreu, Scott Duggan, Etienne Bisson, Josie Pierre, Regina Visca, Patricia Poulin

“…Ministries of Health should continue to develop policies and funding mechanisms that support innovations aimed at holistic healthcare, interdisciplinary teams, and the expansion of clinics’ geographical reach for patient access.…”
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