Is AI for illiterate farmers? A systematic literature review of AI and machine learning applications and challenges for precision agriculture by Azubuike Erike, Charles Ikerionwu, Augustine Azubogu, Victory Obodoagwu

“…A structured search on Science Direct and Google Scholar identified 1168 articles, from which 39 peer-reviewed studies (2010–2024) were selected. The selection process ensured methodological rigor through well-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Fuzzy control system of multioperational machine status by Andrey K. Tugengold, Andrey I. Izyumov, Roman N. Voloshin, Mikhail Y. Solomykin

“…The decision-making process on managing the tool status is presented in the form of an algorithm for the expert system activity based on the use of a fuzzy neuron controller. …”
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How Does the Built Environment Influence Social Capital in the Community Context: The Mediating Role of Subjective Residential Satisfaction by Yu Wang, Hang Su, Peng Zeng, Ya Ping Wang, Tao Sun, Lingcan Cheng

“…Our results reveal a notable mediating effect, with subjective residential satisfaction being a key factor in the intricate process by which the built environment affects social capital. …”
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Groundwater isotopic variations in a uranium mining site: subsidies for contamination studies by Valeska Peres de Araújo, Guilherme Augusto Nascimento Sobrinho, Leticia Deloque Freitas, Mariza Ramalho Franklin

“…All the groundwater samples plotted below the local meteoric line toward more enriched δ18O values, an indicative of evaporation process. 2H and 18O data suggests that the main source of groundwater recharge is local precipitation and there is no mixing of infiltrating rainwater with older groundwater. …”
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Cryptic Hybridization Dynamics in a Three‐Way Hybrid Zone of Dinopium Flamebacks on a Tropical Island by Rashika W. Ranasinghe, Sampath S. Seneviratne, Darren Irwin

“…The discovery of two genetically distinct but phenotypically similar D. benghalense populations in northern Sri Lanka highlights the process of cryptic population differentiation within island ecosystems. …”
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Usability, reliability, and validity of the Arabic version of the ASK-20 questionnaire in Arab adults by Mohammed S. Alharthi

“…The ASK-20 questionnaire was translated and culturally adapted using a rigorous linguistic validation process, including forward translation, expert review, and back-translation. …”
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Application of Back-to-Back Hybrid Filter to a Hot Strip Mill with Cycloconverters by Rafael Cabral Knaip Krause, Hélio Marcos André Antunes

“…In steel mills that employ the hot strip mill process, cycloconverters with nominal power ratings in the megawatt range are commonly used to drive synchronous motors. …”
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Role of T Cells in Viral and Immune-mediated Myocarditis by Chunyan Cheng, Anna Baritussio, Andrea Silvio Giordani, Renzo Marcolongo, Alida L.P. Caforio, Sabino Iliceto

“…T helper 1 (Th1) and Th2 pathways and important cytokines are involved in the autoimmunity of myocarditis, and the dynamic balance between Th17 and regulatory T cell seems to have an important role in the process of myocarditis. The purpose of this review is to summarize the existing understanding of the immunological mechanisms underlying myocarditis and exploring gaps in knowledge in both animal and human studies, since these mechanistic insights are a critical requirement for the development of novel therapeutic and vaccination strategies.…”
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COVID-19-related worries and mental health: the protective role of sense of coherence by Anita Padmanabhanunni, Serena Ann Isaacs, Tyrone B. Pretorius

“…Less of the research has a health-promoting orientation, focusing on potential sources of resilience and strength.Aims: The current study contributes to the growing field of positive psychology by investigating the potential protective role of sense of coherence (SOC) in the association between COVID-19-related worries and adverse mental health outcomes.Methods: Participants were South African undergraduate students (n = 337) who completed the SOC scale, COVID-19-related worries scale, Beck hopelessness scale, Center for Epidemiological Studies depression scale, and the trait scale of the state-trait anxiety inventory. We used the PROCESS macro for SPSS to examine the mediating role of SOC in the relationship between COVID-19-related worries and indices of mental health. …”
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HIGH-RESOLUTION ULTRASOUND OF COSMETIC THREADS AFTER THEIR IMPLANTATION INTO THE SOFT TISSUES OF THE FACE AND NECK by I. N. Bondarenko

“…Objective To optimize the process of diagnostics of cosmetic threads using the high-resolution ultrasound.Material and Methods 80 women were examined with high-resolution ultrasound after implantation of cosmetic threads made of absorbable and non-absorbable materials into the soft tissues of the face and neck. …”
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Identifying Early-Stage Risks to High-Speed Rail: A Case Study of the Sydney–Newcastle Corridor, Australia by Anjuhan Saravana, Tom Keane, Thomas Thorpe, Michel Chaaya, Faham Tahmasebinia, Samad M. E. Sepasgozar

“…The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to quantify the relative importance of the identified barriers. …”
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Associations between COVID-19 Clinical Screening Tools, Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Computed Tomography for Effective Risk Mitigation of COVID-19 in a Private Hospital Setting in Ni... by Victor Ede, Edet Ekeng, Swabirah Sulaiman, Hannatu Sani, Monday Solomon, Timi Oladipo, Ibrahim Wada

“…Hence this study described the process of reviewing, adapting and integrating a novel COVID-19 risk assessment tool and correlation of risk assessment scores with rapid diagnostic test (RDT) and chest computed tomography (CT) findings. …”
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Weak Dust Activity Near a Geologically Young Surface Revealed by Chang'E‐3 Mission by Qi Yan, Xiaoping Zhang, Lianghai Xie, Dawei Guo, Yong Li, Yi Xu, Zhiyong Xiao, Kaichang Di, Long Xiao

“…This dust distribution pattern could be explained by dust electrostatic levitation process. The results indicate distinctively weak long‐term dust activity near the young surface and suggest possible selection of geologically young regions as landing sites or lunar bases to minimize the effect of dust grains.…”
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Textile Characteristics, Medullation, and Colorimetry of Wool Fiber Dyed with <i>Dactylopius coccus</i> Using Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet (APPJ) by Arturo Quispe-Quispe, Franklin Lozano, Virgilio Machaca-Machaca, Justiniano Quispe-Marcatoma

“…This study investigates the utilization of atmospheric-pressure plasma jet (APPJ) technology for dyeing wool with <i>Dactylopius coccus</i> dye, with the objective of optimizing the process and minimizing its environmental impact. The APPJ technique was employed for wool dyed with <i>Dactylopius coccus</i> dye, and the textile properties, medullation, and colorimetry were evaluated using an optical fiber diameter analyzer (OFDA) and a spectrometer with an integrating sphere. …”
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Expression of Interleukin-17A in Lung Tissues of Irradiated Mice and the Influence of Dexamethasone by Li-Ping Wang, Yan-Wen Wang, Bao-Zhong Wang, Gui-Ming Sun, Xiu-Yu Wang, Jun-long Xu

“…IL-17A plays an important role in the process of radiation-induced lung injury. And dexamethasone may provide a protective role in lung injury induced by radiation.…”
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Determinants of sustainable consumption: Moderating role of pandemic fear by Evi Susanti, Layla Hana Marisa, Endri Endri

“…The research findings also prove that relying on interactivity in the buying process encourages them to use e-commerce. E-commerce can help consumers who are limited in making transactions due to fear of spreading the Covid-19 virus to fulfill sustainable consumption.…”
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Spontaneous nanoemulsification for solubility enhancement of BCS class II and IV molecules, quercetin as a model drug by Marwan Motuq Alsufyani, Waleed Mohammad Alqarni, Yousef Alzahrani, Alaa Khalid Balbed, Musab Musleh Alkathyri, Mohammed Akhlaquer Rahman

“…However, despite the spontaneous nature of nanoemulsification, the forces driving this process are minimal, and the time required for these systems to achieve equilibrium can be considerable. …”
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Risk Management in the IT Sector Under the Conditions of Digitalization of Economic Systems by Peshko Maksym I., Melnyk Olga G.

“…Digital transformation facilitates process automation, data-driven decision-making, improved collaboration, and the implementation of agile methodologies. …”
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Towards a Definition of Harmless Nanoparticles from an Environmental and Safety Perspective by Xueyan Cui, Jun Yin, Ying Lin, Na Li, Meizhen Wang, Dongsheng Shen

“…Si NPs exposure enhanced the abundance of narG-1 gene, which might promote nitrate removal process directly. Finally, we reviewed and identified the specific properties of a variety of NPs responsible for toxicity and found NPs larger than about 100 nm and without ion release in general possible to energy safety and nontoxic or low toxic to environment. …”
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Design of long‐wavelength infrared InAs/InAsSb type‐II superlattice avalanche photodetector with stepped grading layer by Keming Cheng, Kai Shen, Chuang Li, Daqian Guo, Hao Wang, Jiang Wu

“…Avalanche photodetectors (APDs) offer excellent responsivity but are plagued by high dark current during the multiplication process. Here, we propose a high‐performance type‐II superlattices (T2SLs) LWIR APD to address these issues. …”
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