Economic and ecological perspectives of farmers on rice insect pest management by M.T.N. Cabasan, J.A.G. Tabora, N. Cabatac, C.M. Jumao-as, J.O. Soberano, J.V. Turba, N.H.A. Dagamac, E. Barlaan

“…Thus, efficient, safe, low cost pest control strategies are needed to reduce reliance of farmers to pesticides and to improve agricultural production and food security of smallholder farmers in the Philippines.…”
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GloRice, a global rice database (v1.0): I. Gridded paddy rice annual distribution from 1961 to 2021 by Hanzhi Xie, Jingxian Li, Tingting Li, Xinqing Lu, Qiwen Hu, Zhangcai Qin

“…Abstract Paddy rice, one of the world’s primary cereals, plays a critical role in food security and environmental sustainability. Existing global rice distribution datasets provide valuable insights but are often constrained by time and coverage. …”
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Identifying key influencing factors of cross-regional railway infrastructure interconnection: a fuzzy integrated MCDM framework by Simai Yang, Pengcheng Xiang, Xiaping Zhao, Yiting Wang, Mingming Hu, Yan Qian

“…The results revealed that policy and institutional innovation, incentives and investment ecology, efficient implementation and coordination mechanisms, and supply chain and technology security capacity are four crucial challenges for CRII. …”
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Integrative multi-omics analysis reveals the translational landscape of the plant-parasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita by Zhaolu Zhu, Dexin Bo, Chuanshuai Xie, Dadong Dai, Donghai Peng, Ming Sun, Jinshui Zheng

“…Abstract Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) of the genus Meloidogyne pose the most significant threats to global food security due to their destructive nature as plant-parasitic nematodes. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of RC Beams by the Discrete Model and CBIS Model Using LS-DYNA by Seung H. Yang, Kwang S. Woo, Jeong J. Kim, Jae S. Ahn

“…First, it has the advantage of reducing the time required for FE modeling; second, saving computer CPU time due to a reduction in total number of nodes; and third, securing a good aspect ratio of concrete elements.…”
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Development of Cotton Irrigation Based on Computer Technology by Matyakubov B. Sh., Karabayev A., Zakirova S. Kh., Urinov A. A., Diyorova M. X., Davronov Q. A.

“…This study highlights the need for adaptive agricultural practices and provides a basis for further research on irrigation optimization, ultimately supporting agricultural sustainability and food security in water-stressed regions. Future research will also examine the integration of alternative irrigation technologies and their potential impact on optimizing water use in cotton production.…”
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Gray-Related Support Vector Machine Optimization Strategy and Its Implementation in Forecasting Photovoltaic Output Power by Bo Xiao, Hai Zhu, Sujun Zhang, Zi OuYang, Tandong Wang, Saeed Sarvazizi

“…Reliable and accurate photovoltaic (PV) output power projection is critical for power grid security, stability, and economic operation. However, because of the indirectness, unpredictability, and solar energy volatility, predicting precise and reliable photovoltaic output power is a complicated subject. …”
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Advanced Deep Learning Algorithms for Energy Optimization of Smart Cities by Izabela Rojek, Dariusz Mikołajewski, Krzysztof Galas, Adrianna Piszcz

“…Federated learning ensures privacy-preserving data sharing in distributed energy systems, promoting collaboration without compromising security. These technologies are driving the transformation towards sustainable and energy-efficient urban environments, meeting the growing demands of modern smart cities. …”
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Investigating key elements of digital resilience among nursing undergraduates: a qualitative study by Fanfan Li, Qiuping Ma, Chunxiao Yang, Mingyang Zhong

“…ObjectiveTo explore key elements of digital resilience in nursing undergraduates, providing a foundation for comprehensive assessment and training during medical colleges’ digital transformation.MethodsConducted semi-structured interviews with 20 nursing undergraduates experienced in online learning or digital resource use from March–May 2024, utilizing descriptive qualitative research and directed content analysis.ResultsIdentified five themes with nineteen sub-themes: understanding digital threats (information overload, decreased learning engagement, impaired social interaction, digital technology failures, digital security risks), knowing coping strategies (seeking teacher support, seeking peer support, seeking social support), learning knowledge and skills (nursing expertise, autonomous learning ability, digital technology application skills, digital learning skills, digital communication skills), overcoming digital threats stress (psychological resilience, learning perseverance), and adapt to digital environment (self-regulation and motivational efficacy, online learning self-efficacy, digital skills self-efficacy, social interaction self-efficacy).ConclusionNursing undergraduates’ digital resilience is multifaceted. …”
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COVID-19 vaccines as a game-changing tool? A corpus-based study of vaccine communication in People's Daily and The New York Times by Zhihan Wen, Ming Liu, Changpeng Huan

“…While The New York Times focuses primarily on addressing domestic vaccine hesitancy, People's Daily aims to secure wide international recognition for Chinese vaccines and to highlight China's contribution to global health efforts. …”
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Exploring Professional Support Offered by Midwives during Labour: An Observation and Interview Study by Stina Thorstensson, Anette Ekström, Ingela Lundgren, Elisabeth Hertfelt Wahn

“…The results are presented with three themes. (1) Support as a professional task seems unclear and less well defined than medical controls. (2) Midwives and parents express somewhat different supportive ideas about how to create a sense of security. (3) Partner and midwife interact in support of the childbearing woman. …”
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Border governance through local community empowerment: insights from Indonesia-Papua New Guinea borderline by Usman Pakasi, Muhammad Faridz, Hasbi Majid, Susilawati Susilawati

“…The research aims at strategies to improve community livelihoods through the development of agricultural infrastructure, increased productivity, food security, and community participation in decision-making. …”
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A Data Fusion System for Simulation of Critical Scenarios and Decision-Making by Jimmy Anderson Flórez Zuluaga, Esteban Patiño Carrasco, Jose David Ortega Pabón, Kelly Gallego León, O. Lucía Quintero Montoya

“…System allows simulating any media deployment in national security and critical events context. Thus, a case study was developed for implementation of a support in natural disaster scenario simulation …”
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Determinants Influencing the Adoption of Rice Intensification System among Smallholders in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya by Francis Kadipo Kaloi, Hezron Nyarindo Isaboke, Charles Nyambane Onyari, Lucy Karega Njeru

“…Rice farming has received considerable attention in developing countries and particularly in Kenya due to its impact on smallholders’ income and food security. Irrigated rice is the largest consumer of water, and its sustainability is threatened by water shortage. …”
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Comparison of Coupled and Uncoupled Modeling of Floating Wind Farms with Shared Anchors by Katherine Coughlan, Ericka Lozon, Matthew Hall, Bruce Martin, Sanjay Arwade

“…As design options for floating wind farms continue to be explored, shared (or multiline) anchors that secure mooring lines from multiple turbines remain a promising technology that can potentially reduce the number of anchors and overall mooring costs. …”
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Cultivating a thriving agricultural sector: Unveiling the drivers of farmer participation in agricultural development interventions in Ghana by Magdalene Aidoo, Stephen Prah, Irene Serwaa Asante, Charles Kwame Sackey, Bright Owusu Asante

“…Strategies for increasing participation in agricultural programmes such as the SIPMA interventions for enhancing productivity, income, and food security of farmers should target experienced and educated farmers who already belong to innovation platforms or farmer groups, having extension contact, and own their farmlands.…”
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Nutritional value and antioxidant activity of ora-pro-nobis, tamarillo and green banana biomasses by Renata de Souza Ferreira, Jucenir dos Santos, Lívya Alves de Oliveira, Ceres Mattos Della Lucia, Márcia Cristina Teixeira Ribeiro Vidigal

“… The consumption of unconventional food plants (UFP) can be a strategy to promote food and nutritional security, for which it is necessary to know their nutritional composition. …”
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Transit Station Congestion Index Research Based on Pedestrian Simulation and Gray Clustering Evaluation by Shu-wei Wang, Li-shan Sun, Jian Rong, Zi-fan Yang

“…Firstly, platform, stair, transfer tunnel, auto fare collection (AFC) machine, and security check machine were chosen as key traffic facilities through large amounts of field investigation. …”
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Assessment of Soil Heavy Metal Pollution and Phytoremediation Potential of Dominant Species in Water-Level-Fluctuation Zone of Large Reservoir by Wenqiao Li, Youwei Zuo, Yunpeng Li, Denghao Ning, Huan Zhang, Changying Xia, Xiao Zhang, Hongping Deng

“…The results have guiding significance for the management and remediation of soil heavy metal pollution in global reservoir areas, further promoting global ecological security and sustainable development.…”
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Sustainability decision-making in poultry slaughterhouses: A comparative analysis of AHP and fuzzy AHP by Hayati Mukti Asih, Agung Sutrisno, Cynthia E.A. Wuisang, Muhammad Faishal

“…The chicken meat industry is vital for global food security and economic growth but faces significant sustainability challenges, especially in balancing economic, environmental, and social aspects. …”
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