Hyper-Heuristics and Scheduling Problems: Strategies, Application Areas, and Performance Metrics by Alonso Vela, Gerardo Humberto Valencia-Rivera, Jorge M. Cruz-Duarte, Jose Carlos Ortiz-Bayliss, Ivan Amaya

“…By providing a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and outlining future research directions, we aim to guide and inspire ongoing innovations in scheduling problem research.…”
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The Role of Natural Resources in the Ecotourism Development – Residents’ Perceptions in Subotica (Northern Serbia) by Aleksandra Vujko, Marko D. Petrović, Danica Gostović, Milan Radovanović, Darko Vuković

“…These areas are: Palić Nature Park, Ludaško jezero Special Nature Reserve, Selevenjske pustare Special Nature Reserve and Subotička peščara Protected Landscape of Exceptional Distinction. All listed areas represent the main aspects for ecotourism development in this part of the country, so one of the aims of the research is to identify key stakeholders that should be involved in proper developing of this form of tourism. …”
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Colonisation debt: when invasion history impacts current range expansion by Morel-Journel, Thibaut, Haond, Marjorie, Dunan, Lana, Mailleret, Ludovic, Vercken, Elodie

“…Using simulated invasions in a one-dimensional landscape with periodically varying carrying capacity, we confirmed the existence of the colonisation debt when density-dependent growth or dispersal was included. …”
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The DNA Replication Stress Hypothesis of Alzheimer’s Disease by Yuri B. Yurov, Svetlana G. Vorsanova, Ivan Y. Iourov

“…We propose that unscheduled and incomplete DNA replication (replication stress) destabilizes (epi)genomic landscape in the brain and leads to DNA replication “catastrophe” causing cell death during the S phase (replicative cell death). …”
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Adsorption of Textile Dyes Using (L.) Fibres: Equilibrium and Kinetics Modelling by Aïcha Menyar Ben Hamissa, François Brouers, Borhane Mahjoub, Mongi Seffen

“…The data were also modelled with a new method of analysis based on the statistical theory of complex systems and the heterogeneity of the sorption energy (energy landscape). This enabled the adsorption process to be characterised in terms of a greater number of physical parameters.…”
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THE LATENT PERIOD OF SOME OF SPECIES OF THE GENUS <i> MALUS </i> INTRODUCED IN THE PETER THE GREAT BOTANICAL GARDEN by K. G. Tkachenko

“…The study of the latent period and the evaluation of the quality of reproductive diaspora are necessary to develop recommendations for the implementation of promising species for the needs of the national economy and the urban and landscape gardening. This assessment is important for collections of the Botanical Gardens, as they participate in the international exchange of seeds, and it is always important to know - what quality seeds are sent or received in the garden upon request. …”
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Multi-omics architecture of childhood obesity and metabolic dysfunction uncovers biological pathways and prenatal determinants by Nikos Stratakis, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Lorenzo Fabbri, Léa Maitre, Juan R. González, Sandra Andrusaityte, Xavier Basagaña, Eva Borràs, Hector C. Keun, Lida Chatzi, David V. Conti, Jesse Goodrich, Regina Grazuleviciene, Line Småstuen Haug, Barbara Heude, Wen Lun Yuan, Rosemary McEachan, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Eduard Sabidó, Rémy Slama, Cathrine Thomsen, Jose Urquiza, Theano Roumeliotaki, Marina Vafeiadi, John Wright, Mariona Bustamante, Martine Vrijheid

“…Leveraging extensive multi-omics profiling (methylome, miRNome, transcriptome, proteins and metabolites) and a rich phenotypic characterization across two parts of Europe within the population-based Human Early Life Exposome project, we unravel the molecular landscape of childhood obesity and associated metabolic dysfunction. …”
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Posthuman Communication Design in South Africa by Katarzyna Chmela-Jones, Johannes Cronje, Bruce Snaddon

“… This article investigates the evolving landscape of visual communication design within a Posthumanist framework, in the context of South African design. …”
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Identification of Ecological Priority Areas Based on Nested-Scale Analysis: A Case Study of Metropolitan Nanjing, China by Yuxi Zhu, Jianqiang Yang, Le Zhu, Liping Sun

“…The framework combines Morphological Spatial Pattern Analysis (MSPA), Landscape Connectivity Analysis, and INVEST Habitat Quality Assessment to identify ecological sources while employing a multi-dimensional ecological resistance evaluation system and Circuit Theory Model for critical node assessment. …”
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Ecological Retaining Wall for High-Steep Slopes: A Case Study in the Ji-Lai Expressway, Eastern China by Peng Jiang, Jin Li, Shen Zuo, Xin Zhuang Cui

“…Moreover, it brings significant advantages for protecting the ecological environment and improving the highway landscape.…”
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Promotional elements and the performance of tourism marketing of visitor attraction places with the mediating role of public relations: empirical evidence from visitors in Ethiopia by Arega Enbiale Setegn, Gurudutta Pradeep Japee

“…By implementing these recommendations, stakeholders can enhance their marketing strategies, improve communication, and achieve tremendous success in the competitive tourism landscape.…”
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Physiologists as medical scientists: An early warning from the German academic system by Katrin Streckfuss‐Bömeke, Nicolle Kränkel, Christoph Maack, Renate B. Schnabel, Laura C. Zelarayán, Norbert Frey, Peter Jezzard, Martina Krüger, Nico Lachmann, Susanne Lutz, Claudia Noack, Eric Schoger, Katrin Schröder, Laura C. Sommerfeld, Sabine Steffens, Holger Winkels, Christina Würtz, Tanja Zeller, Eva A. Rog‐Zielinska, Peter Kohl

“…Nevertheless, recent developments in the educational landscape including the introduction of increasingly focused MSc, pre‐PhD, and doctoral programmes to train medically aware basic scientists, as well as improved general recognition of the roles and relevance of medical scientists in health research, are encouraging. …”
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Integrating online training and knowledge sharing among teachers through a cloud-based video platform by Jun Peng, Yi Dai, Yue Li

“…By integrating knowledge sharing into traditional training, teachers can enhance professional competence and adapt to the changing educational landscape. The video cloud platform is a valuable tool for facilitating collaborative learning and knowledge creation among teachers.…”
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The Messinian (Late Miocene) coral reefs in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark by Juan Braga, Jose Martin, Gloria Garcia-Hoyo, Lucia Tejero-Trueque

“…The good exposures and accessibility of these reefs in the arid landscape of the Geopark make them valuable sites for practical training in geology and paleontology at different levels and reference sites for geotourism.…”
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Information Technology Advancements Shaping the Evolution of Modern Accounting Systems by Uma. T.G

“…The findings emphasize the transformative potential of information technology in shaping the future of accounting systems, providing valuable insights for professionals and policymakers as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern accounting. The proposed techniques exhibit enhanced precision, with SVM achieving an accuracy of 72.32% and Decision Tree achieving an accuracy of 79.34%. …”
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Role of silent mutations in KRAS-mutant tumors by Jun Lu, Chao Zhou, Feng Pan, Hongyu Liu, Haohua Jiang, Hua Zhong, Baohui Han, Xiangxiang Pan

“…In conclusion, this review underscores the evolving landscape of KRAS silent mutations, advocating for further exploration to bridge fundamental biology with clinical applications in oncology.…”
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The Role of Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL) and eSkills in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions by Israel Creleanor Mulaudzi

“…It delves into how digital tools influence teaching effectiveness, student engagement, and the acquisition of essential skills in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The study used a mixed-methods approach to collect quantitative data from student surveys and qualitative insights from educator interviews. …”
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Mapping the Green Urban: A Comprehensive Review of Materials and Learning Methods for Green Infrastructure Mapping by Dino Dobrinić, Mario Miler, Damir Medak

“…This review presents the current landscape of green infrastructure mapping, focusing on the various sensors and image data, as well as the application of machine learning and deep learning techniques for classification or segmentation tasks. …”
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Membrane-Assisted Dark Fermentation for Integrated Biohydrogen Production and Purification: A Comprehensive Review by Octavio García-Depraect, Laura Vargas-Estrada, Raúl Muñoz, Roberto Castro-Muñoz

“…This review initially analyses the need for and the current state of the art in H₂ production through dark fermentation, evaluating the research landscape and the maturity level of the technology. …”
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A Multicriteria Analysis to Integrate Stakeholder Perceptions of Ecosystem-Based Flood Adaptations in Coastal Urban Areas by Mar Riera-Spiegelhalder, Luís Campos Rodrigues, Adrián Ferrandis Martínez

“…Stabilisation of the riverbed and riverbanks and the planting of riparian vegetation were considered suitable adaptation options to reduce the risk of flooding, particularly in the context of intermittent and perennial rivers, while contributing to significant co-benefits such as biodiversity conservation and improvement, and landscape aesthetic value. …”
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