Exploring Generative Adversarial Networks: Comparative Analysis of Facial Image Synthesis and the Extension of Creative Capacities in Artificial Intelligence by Tomas Eglynas, Dovydas Lizdenis, Aistis Raudys, Sergej Jakovlev, Miroslav Voznak

“…Neural networks have become foundational in modern technology, driving advancements across diverse domains such as medicine, law enforcement, and information technology. …”
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YOUTH INITIATIVES IN TOURISM IN THE ERA OF DIGITALIZATION AND PANDEMIC by N. A. Zamyatina, A. V. Zbarskaya

“…The priority strategies of tourism development in the regions: the introduction of the unseen tourism management technologies and creation of the online platform of youth leisure, development of concepts modern use of historic buildings while preserving their historical authenticity and romantic atmosphere, organization of public spaces for the exchange of experiences between generations on the basis of mutuall interest and encouragement of projects engaging young people with disabilities. …”
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Socratic wisdom in the age of AI: a comparative study of ChatGPT and human tutors in enhancing critical thinking skills by Hoda Fakour, Moslem Imani

“…IntroductionThis study investigates the perceptual differences between ChatGPT and human tutors in fostering critical thinking among students, highlighting the effectiveness of Socratic tutoring methodologies in modern educational contexts.MethodsConducted with a sample of 230 university students in Taiwan, the research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.Results and discussionResults reveal that while a significant portion of students appreciates the benefits of ChatGPT—namely its non-judgmental nature and accessibility—human tutors are acknowledged for their capability to provide tailored feedback and emotional support. …”
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The Roots of the Obesity Boom. The Relationship Between Overweight and Educational Level Among Dutch Men, 1950–1979 by Björn Quanjer, Kristina Thompson

“…While in modern, high-income populations, obesity is associated with being from a low socio-economic background, this may not have always been the case. …”
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Predictors of Patient Satisfaction with Tertiary Hospitals in Korea by Hye-Sook Ham, Eun Hee Peck, Hee Soo Moon, Hye-A Yeom

“…The results of this study suggest that the concept of patient satisfaction with health care institutions in modern hospitals reflects an integrative process that includes not only the concerned health care personnel but also improved convenience such as user-friendly reservation system and comfortable waiting areas.…”
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Development of long-term financing of innovative small companies by N. I. Morozko, N. I. Morozko

“…Increasing the role of innovative small companies in the process of digital transformations is an urgent task in modern transformations of society. The analysis revealed the problems of long-term financing of innovative small companies, since most of the methods are focused on short-term financing of such companies. …”
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Safety of proton pump inhibitors by Ye. A. Losik

“…Aim of review. To present modern data on the possible mechanisms of development of side effects of the proton pump inhibitors (PPI). …”
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From quantitative measurement to understanding public demand: Exploring non-survey methods in applied regional research by K. Ye. Petrov, E. N. Minchenko, V. S. Lapin

“…Thus, the study is a valuable contribution to the development of modern sociology and its applied aspects.…”
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Asymptomatic Barrett’s Oesophagus-Complicated Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease at Ineffective Antisecretory Therapy by E. V. Barkalova, S. S. Pirogov, D. N. Andreev, M. A. Ovsepyan, I. V. Maev, A. D. Kaprin

“…The main challenge to prevent progression into oesophageal adenocarcinoma is an adequate personalised patient management leveraging the modern diagnostic techniques, control of antisecretory treatment and its correction a situ.…”
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From Educational Failure to Social Success by G. E. Zborovsky, P. A. Abramova

“…The authors present a typology of modern students based on two criteria – the level of educational motivation formation and the readiness to study at University. …”
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Relocalisation de sources anciennes, textuelles et matérielles du XXe siècle : les « aires culturelles » de la vigne en Bourgogne en question by Guillaume Grillon, Jean-Pierre Garcia

“…The archives are from the XXth century but they are similar to the ancient sources that the historians of the Middle Age or of the modern era deal with, taking in account that the data are not complete and that the wine growers witnesses of the practical experiences or users of those tools have died. …”
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MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE BIOTECHNIC SYSTEM CONTROLLED BY THE SYSTEM OF ANIMAL SYSTEM ON THE EXAMPLE OF INFRARED IRRADIATION OF PIG-REMOVAL by L. S. Gerasimovich, A. N. Kosko, A. V. Sinenkii

“…The results can be used to create and design of modern automatic climate control systems in livestock.…”
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Revisiting Agamben’s Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life – A Critical Review by Md. Lab Hossain, Mahmuda Akter

“… Agamben is one of the most influential living thinkers in the world, and within the constellation of his oeuvre, the highly influential Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life (1998), explores the relationship between sovereignty, law, and the human condition, focusing on how modern political power is related to human life and how this power can inclusively exclude people from the protection of the law. …”
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Formation of STEM Competencies of Future Teachers: Kazakhstani Experience by Khadisha Abdrakhmanova, Roza Kadirbayeva, Kuralay Kudaibergenova, Serik Zharmukhanbetov, Gulira Nurmukhanbetova

“…Notably, the formation of STEM competencies among science teachers is considered essential in Kazakhstan’s modern teacher education, aligning with global practices. …”
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HYDROPONICS: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN SOILLESS FARMING by Lokendra Khatri, Adhiraj Kunwar, Dipak Raj Bist

“…Hydroponics, a soilless method of raising plants using mineral nutrient solutions, represents an important innovation in modern agriculture. This review covers the advantages and challenges associated with hydroponic farming, attempting to provide a full understanding of its potential as an alternative to traditional soil-based agriculture. …”
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The Carnivore Connection Hypothesis: Revisited by Jennie C. Brand-Miller, Hayley J. Griffin, Stephen Colagiuri

“…The “Carnivore Connection” explains the high prevalence of intrinsic insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in populations that transition rapidly from traditional diets with a low-glycemic load, to high-carbohydrate, high-glycemic index diets that characterize modern diets. Selection pressure has been relaxed longest in European populations, explaining a lower prevalence of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, despite recent exposure to famine and food scarcity. …”
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and its Relationship with Obesity by Lina Neri Espinosa Pire, Iruma Alfonso González, Michelle Ariana Calvache Vargas, Holger Alexander Lozano Ati

“…Diabetes mellitus and visceral obesity are two closely related diseases, which are currently considered modern epidemics due to their high incidence, prevalence, complications and the economic expense they generate. …”
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A Novel Approach to Test-Induced Defect Detection in Semiconductor Wafers, Using Graph-Based Semi-Supervised Learning (GSSL) by Pedram Aridas, Narendra Kumar, Anis Salwa Mohd Khairuddin, Daniel Ting, Vivek Regeev

“…The semiconductor industry plays a vital role in modern technology, with semiconductor devices embedded in almost all electronic products. …”
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Study on the Technical Status of Old Concrete Truss-Arch Bridge Based on Vehicle-Bridge Interaction by Renchao Xie, Ming Li, Chihao Xu

“…For the old concrete truss-arch bridges built in the last century, the bridges may hardly meet the modern traffic volume. With respect to old bridges in poor condition, it takes more time and resources to evaluate the technical status by field load tests, and there are some safety risks. …”
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Enhancing e-government in digital transformation: integrating archive management and digital solutions in Pekanbaru, Indonesia by Khairul Rahman, Dita Fisdian Adni, M Ari Tri Putra Nasution

“…Efficient and modern archive management is very important in this digital era, especially at the local government level. …”
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