A novel agricultural drought index based on multi-source remote sensing data and interpretable machine learning by Hao Chen, Ni Yang, Xuanhua Song, Chunhua Lu, Menglan Lu, Tan Chen, Shulin Deng

“…The results show that IMLDI has a higher spatial and temporal consistency with standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index, can better reflect the real-world observed drought-affected cropland areas and gross primary production, and can also well describe the evolutions of 2009/2010 and 2019 drought events in the eastern parts of China, indicating higher drought monitoring performance of IMLDI. …”
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A nursing and midwifery training program in Kathmandu on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship and infection prevention and control: a qualitative and quantitative outcomes and... by Jamuna Tamrakar Sayami, Rakchya Amatya, Kshitij Karki, Deepak Bajracharya, Basudha Shrestha, Sreenidhi Srinivasan, Tyler Prentiss, Anita Shallal, Marcus Zervos, Katie Latack, Linda Kaljee

“…Eighteen trainees participated in the process evaluation interviews.MethodsThe 10-module program was adapted from AMS and IPC materials from the World Health Organization and the Nepal Ministry of Health and Population, and curricula from previous AMS studies in Nepal. …”
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Dynamicizing the Discourse of Hadith: Study of HR. Bukhārī No. 1291 and Abū Dāwūd No. 4291 from a Philosophical Hermeneutics Perspective by Fachruli Isra Rukmana, Aldi Hidayat, Nur Laili Nabilah Nazahah Najiyah, Mohammad Fahmi Abdul Hamid, Sri Kurniati Yuzar

“…First, how has the discourse of ḥadīth developed in the modern world? Second, how can Gadamer’s hermeneutics, as an ontological framework, be applied to revitalize ḥadīth discourse? …”
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Deep Learning for Identification and Characterization of Ca ii Absorption Lines: A Multitask Convolutional Neural Network Approach by Yang Liu, Jie Li, Linqing Gao, Haotong Zhang, Zhenghua Xu, Yu Wang, Wenbin Lin

“…This translates to a dramatic reduction in manual inspection workload, paving the way for efficient and automated Ca ii absorber identification. In real-world applications on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey DR7 and DR12, our model successfully rediscovered 321 known Ca ii absorbers while identifying potential candidates in an additional 381 spectra. …”
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Hubungan Diare dengan Status Gizi Balita di Kelurahan Lubuk Buaya Kecamatan Koto Tangah Kota Padang by Alania Rosari, Eka Agustia Rini, Masrul Masrul

“…<br />Kata kunci: status gizi balita, diare<br />Abstract<br />Malnutrition in children is still a major health problem in the world. Data from WHO in 2010 showed 18% of children under five years old in developing countries are underweight. …”
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PERANCANGAN YANG KONTEKSTUAL: BELAJAR DARI THOMAS KARSTEN by Sidhi Pramudito, Fabiola Chrisma Kirana Analisa, Trias Mahendarto, Atmadji, Brigita Murti Utaminingtyas

“…Dutch East Indies architecture entered Indonesia before World War II and was pioneered especially by Thomas Karsten and Henri Mecalien Pont. …”
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Implementation of Compensation-Sensitive Shot-Style-Feedback of Aiming Point Training Data at the Swiss Shooting Federation by Dino Tartaruga, Ralf Kredel

“…In our view, this project serves as a good example of how challenging real-world problems brought up by coaches and embedded scientists can be jointly structured and solved at federation and university level, and how their solution can ultimately lead to practical tools reshaping and improving a federation’s process landscape. …”
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Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa: evidence from standard demographic and health surveys from 35 countries by Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mohammed Seid Ali, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Masresha Asmare Techane, Mulugeta Wassie, Alemneh Tadesse Kassie, Medina Abdela Ahmed, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Berhan Tekeba, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen

“…Childhood wasting, a severe form of malnutrition, indicates acute undernutrition, leading to significant loss of muscle and fat tissue. The World Health Organization’s Global Nutrition Target aims to reduce childhood wasting to less than 5% in over half of low- and middle-income countries by 2025. …”
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Predicting risk factors for Epstein-Barr virus reactivation using Bayesian network analysis: a population-based study of high-risk areas for nasopharyngeal cancer by Zhiwen Zeng, Kena Lin, Xueqi Li, Xueqi Li, Tong Li, Xiaoman Li, Jiayi Li, Zule Ning, Qinxian Liu, Shanghang Xie, Sumei Cao, Sumei Cao, Jinlin Du

“…Background and objectiveNasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare disease in most parts of the world, but it is highly prevalent in South China. …”
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Detection and Classification of Teacher-Rated Children&#x2019;s Activity Levels Using Millimeter-Wave Radar and Machine Learning: A Pilot Study in a Real Primary School Environment by Tianyi Wang, Takuya Sakamoto, Yu Oshima, Itsuki Iwata, Masaya Kato, Haruto Kobayashi, Manabu Wakuta, Masako Myowa, Tokomo Nishimura, Atsushi Senju

“…The integration of millimeter-wave radar and machine learning offers a promising avenue for efficient and ethical trait assessments in real-world educational environments, contributing to the advancement of child psychology and education. …”
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Identifying Touchpoints for Foreign Tourists in the Customer Journey through 5 A's Approach by Mostafa Esmaeili Mahyari, Mohammad Ghaffari, Hamid Reza Irani, Elham Ebrahimi

“…In the Appeal stage, factors such as being unknown compared to other countries of the world, the direct experience of history, the attractiveness of communication with the people, the food and customs of Iran, and the affordability of traveling to Iran come into play. …”
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Transcriptome and Metabolome Analysis Unveil Anthocyanin Metabolism in Pink and Red Testa of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) by Qiqin Xue, Xiurong Zhang, Hui Yang, Huadong Li, Yuying Lv, Kun Zhang, Yongguang Liu, Fengzhen Liu, Yongshan Wan

“…Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important source of oil and food around the world, and the testa color affects its appearance and commercial value. …”
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Predicting ixodid tick distribution in Tamil Nadu domestic mammals using ensemble species distribution models by Ayyanar Elango, Hari Kishan Raju, Ananganallur Nagarajan Shriram, Ashwani Kumar, Manju Rahi

“…Abstract Background Tick borne diseases are re-emerging around the world, including India. Information about the occurrence of the tick vectors in different geographical locations is essential for controlling the diseases. …”
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Prevalence and contributors to anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months in Kyangwali Refugee settlement, Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Christine Nakimera, Philip Bright Bwajojo, William Kaweesa, Joan Nampiima, Faith Chebet, Sharifah Namuwawu, Martin Bwemage, Moses Nuwabasa, Regina Ndagire, Allan Lugaajju, Joel Tumwebaze, Catherine Nassozi Lwanira

“…Anaemia was determined by measuring haemoglobin concentration using the HaemoCue method, while nutritional status was examined using standard World Health Organisation (WHO) nutritional indices. …”
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Hubungan Status Gizi dengan Derajat Pneumonia pada Balita di RS. Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Mia Nurnajiah, Rusdi ., Desmawati .

“…</p><p><strong>Kata kunci: </strong>status gizi, derajat pneumonia, balita</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p><em>Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection which is the leading cause of children mortality in aged less than 5 years in the world, especially in developing countries.  One of pneumonia risk factors is undernutrition. …”
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Business’ Attitudes Towards Corruption in Selected Central European Countries by Nenad Vretenar, Ana Marija Filipas, Martina Briš Alić

“… Purpose: Corruption is perceived as a widespread problem throughout the world, including in Central European countries. In terms of corruption, these countries still lag behind the leading EU countries (as indicated by the 2023 Worldwide Governance Indicators). …”
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A Digital Tool for Clinical Evidence–Driven Guideline Development by Studying Properties of Trial Eligible and Ineligible Populations: Development and Usability Study by Shahzad Mumtaz, Megan McMinn, Christian Cole, Chuang Gao, Christopher Hall, Magalie Guignard-Duff, Huayi Huang, David A McAllister, Daniel R Morales, Emily Jefferson, Bruce Guthrie

“…Using the digital tool can potentially improve evidence-driven guideline development through the availability of real-world data in real time.…”
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Synergy of Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technologies to Advance Sustainable Development Goals for Future Coastal Urbanization and Environmental Challenges in a Riverine Megacity by Minza Mumtaz, Syed Humayoun Jahanzaib, Waqar Hussain, Sadia Khan, Youssef M. Youssef, Saleh Qaysi, Abdalla Abdelnabi, Nassir Alarifi, Mahmoud E. Abd-Elmaboud

“…This study addresses this gap through an innovative integration of multitemporal Landsat imagery (5, 7, and 8), SRTM-DEM, historical land use maps, and population data using the MOLUSCE plugin with cellular automata–artificial neural networks (CA-ANN) modelling to monitor LULC changes over three decades (1990–2020) and project future changes for 2025, 2030, and 2035, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Karachi, southern Pakistan, one of the world’s most populous megacities. The framework integrates LULC analysis with SDG metrics, achieving an overall accuracy greater than 97%, with user and producer accuracies above 77% and a Kappa coefficient approaching 1, demonstrating a high level of agreement. …”
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Assessing the visibility and public engagement of bone marrow and stem cell transplantation research: An altmetric analysis by Mohammad Ahmadian, Shaban Alizadeh, Azadeh Omidkhoda, Fatemeh Sheikhshoaei, Brenda Van Wyk

“…This study aims to investigate and analyze research in this field using altmetrics in a world outside the academic scholarly and publishing environment. …”
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Impact of patient–family physician language concordance on healthcare utilisation and mortality: a retrospective cohort study of home care recipients in Ontario, Canada by Claire Kendall, Sharon Johnston, Michael Reaume, Peter Tanuseputro, Michael Pugliese, Douglas Manuel, Denis Prud'homme, Manish Sood, Ricardo Batista, Ewa Sucha, Rhiannon Roberts, Emily Rhodes, Emily Seale, Lise Bjerre, Louise Bouchard

“…Introduction As the world’s linguistic diversity continues to increase at an unprecedented rate, a growing proportion of patients will be at risk of experiencing language barriers in primary care settings. …”
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