A Novel Oil Spill Dataset Augmentation Framework Using Object Extraction and Image Blending Techniques by Farkhod Akhmedov, Halimjon Khujamatov, Mirjamol Abdullaev, Heung-Seok Jeon

“…For this, we proposed three key approaches, including oil spill dataset creation from an internet source, labeled oil spill regions extracted for blending with a background image, and the creation of a Gradio web application for simplifying the oil spill dataset generation process.…”
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Quantitative study on the environmental impact of Beijing’s urban rail transit based on carbon emission reduction by Cai Jia, Xudong Wang, Chengyang Qian, Zini Cao, Long Zhao, Luzhou Lin

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Documentation of ethnoveterinary knowledge and alternative practices for cattle tick control in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa by Confidence Semakane Phaahla, Jeremiah Leshweni Shai, Vincent Maduna, Resoketswe Charlotte Moropeng, Solomon Ramagoai Magano

“…IntroductionThe integration of traditional plant-based methods for controlling ectoparasites in the primary healthcare of livestock is progressively emerging as a crucial intervention to enhance livestock productivity in regions with limited resources, particularly in smallholder farming areas facing resource constraints. …”
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Adoption and implementation of extended producer responsibility for sustainable management of end-of-life solar photovoltaic panels by S.E. Kabir, M.N.I. Mondal, M.K. Islam, I.A. Alnaser, M.R. Karim, M.A. Ibrahim, K. Sopian, M. Akhtaruzzaman

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Extended producer responsibility has been a policy tool for managing solar photovoltaic waste in European Union countries for approximately a decade. Furthermore, EPR has been widely used in many countries for electronic waste and other forms of waste management. …”
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Application of Photovoltaic Systems in Field Observation and Research Stations: Research on the Relationship between Power Generation Scale and Electricity Consumption to Improve P... by Jianan Yao, Junfeng Zhu, Binbin Wang, Junkui Niu, Wenbing Liu, Long Chen, Yifan Song

“…Consequently, the power supply of equipment in field observation stations cannot be guaranteed. Meanwhile, regions with poor ecosystem stability are relatively sensitive to environmental changes and thus prone to degradation and succession due to external interference. …”
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Co-creation of a toolkit to assist risk communication and clinical decision-making in severe preeclampsia: SPOT-Impact study design by Hannah Brown Amoakoh, Bregje C. De Kok, Linda Lucy Yevoo, Klaartje M. Olde Loohuis, Emmanuel K. Srofenyoh, Daniel K. Arhinful, Koiwah Koi-Larbi, Kwame Adu-Bonsaffoh, Mary Amoakoh-Coleman, Joyce L. Browne

“…We expect to co-create a user-friendly tool(kit) to improve the quality of care for women with preeclampsia remote from term which will contribute to better maternal and perinatal health outcomes as well as better maternity care experience for women in Ghana.…”
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Low-input redoxomics facilitates global identification of metabolic regulators of oxidative stress in the gut by Xina Xiao, Meng Hu, Li Gao, Huan Yuan, Baochen Chong, Yu Liu, Rou Zhang, Yanqiu Gong, Dan Du, Yong Zhang, Hao Yang, Xiaohui Liu, Yan Zhang, Huiyuan Zhang, Heng Xu, Yi Zhao, Wenbo Meng, Dan Xie, Peng Lei, Shiqian Qi, Yong Peng, Tao Tan, Yang Yu, Hongbo Hu, Biao Dong, Lunzhi Dai

“…By developing a low-input and user-friendly pipeline for the simultaneous profiling of five distinct cysteine (Cys) states, including free SH, total Cys oxidation (Sto), sulfenic acid (SOH), S-nitrosylation (SNO), and S-glutathionylation (SSG), we shed light on Cys redox modification stoichiometries and signaling with regional resolution in the aging gut of monkeys. …”
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Innovative strategies for valorization of byproducts from soybean industry: A review on status, challenges, and sustainable approaches towards zero-waste processing systems by Ahasanul Karim, Emmanuel Freddy Osse, Seddik Khalloufi

“…The agro-food supply chain generates significant quantities of waste and byproducts globally, influenced by regional socioeconomic conditions, policy frameworks, and environmental concerns. …”
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Enhanced UV-B photoprotection activity of carotenoids from the novel Arthrobacter sp. strain LAPM80 isolated from King George Island, Antarctica by Beatriz Vivian Paredes Contreras, Alane Beatriz Vermelho, Livia Casanova, Claudia de Alencar Santos Lage, Caren Leite Spindola Vilela, Veronica da Silva Cardoso, Luis William Pacheco Arge, Janine Simas Cardoso-Rurr, Sulamita Santos Correa, Felipe Raposo Passos De Mansoldo, Maria Cristina Pinheiro Pereira Reis-Mansur, Eikon Alves da Silva, Júnia Schultz, Alexandre Soares Rosado

“…To survive in these extreme cold regions with heightened UV exposure, microorganisms employ various adaptive strategies, including photoprotective carotenoid synthesis. …”
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Coloration and functionalization of organic cotton fabric using Chinese fringe leaf extraction: A greener approach by Md Shazzat Hossain, Mohammad Ullah, Rony Mia, Mohammed A. Assiri, Yahui Zhou, Haroon A.M. Saeed, Sakil Mahmud

“…This research highlights the potential of Chinese fringe leaf extracts for eco−friendly coloration and functional enhancement of OCF. …”
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Comparative analysis of bulk ceramics and thick film coatings for optimized energy storage technologies by Imran Hussain Khan, Muhammad Salman Habib, Adnan Maqbool, Muhammad Asif Rafiq, Amjad Ali, Khushnuda Nur, Aqil Inam, Nasimullah, Vojtech Blazek, Stanislav Misak

“…Impedance spectroscopy explained the electrically active regions and hopping conduction mechanism which witnessed NTCR behavior. …”
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Rational engineering of Escherichia coli strain for stable and enhanced biosynthesis of pinene by Muhammad Hammad Hussain, Lu Han, Yanlong Wei, Muhammad Javid, Kamran Ashraf, Maria Martuscelli, Waleed Aldahmash, Meijin Guo, Ali Mohsin, Zhanxia Li

“…To further enhance production, pinene expression cassette PG1 was sequentially integrated into three non-essential regions (44th, 58th, 23rd), resulting in an improved pinene titer. …”
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Cyanobacteria cultivation using olive milling wastewater for bio-fertilization of celery plant by S. Rashad, A.S. El-Hassanin, S.S.M. Mostafa, G.A. El-Chaghaby

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Spatiotemporal Impacts of Urban Structure and Socioeconomic Factors on Carbon Dioxide Emissions: A Case Study of the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration by Zhechen Zhou, Su Xu, Jun Wang, Haitao Shen

“…(b) CO2 emissions per capita and CO2 emissions per unit of gross domestic product were limited dependent variables and affected by regional development degree, which had incidental truncation. …”
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CINNAMON-GUI: Revolutionizing Pap Smear Analysis with CNN-Based Digital Pathology Image Classification [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Luca Zammataro

“…The tool also integrates with Labelme for defining regions of interest and allows testing on external biospecimens. …”
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Effective resistance to powdery mildew in Aegilops L. accessions by M. A. Kolesova, N. N. Chikida, M. Kh. Belousova, L. G. Tyryshkin

“…Marchal) is widespread and harmful in all regions of bread wheat cultivation. Severe development of powdery mildew leads to a decrease in the number and weight of grains. …”
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Barriers to sustainable green innovation in meeting the challenges of the global economy of firms by A. Escobar, J. Luna, A. Caraballo

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Design of a Solar Dryer for Tomatoes. by Bwire, Samlex Sibagaya

“…The solar dryer aims to reduce post-harvest tomato losses, improve drying efficiency, minimize contamination, and offer a cost-effective solution, particularly for small-scale producers and regions with limited resources. The project will involve, Determining the design parameters of a tomato solar dryer, Selecting and sizing components of a tomato solar dryer, and developing a solar dryer layout. …”
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Preventing water pollution using importance-performance analysis and terrain analysis by L. Sulistyowati, N. Andareswari, F. Afrianto, A. Rais, M.F. Hafa, D. Darwiyati, A.L. Ginting

“…This study began by identifying the priority of regional problems using importance-performance analysis. …”
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Ideology and Values in Turkey's Foreign Policy by V. A. Avatkov

“…Taking into account the increasing role of regional actors such as Turkey in international politics, studying their tactics and mechanisms of influence on the global political environment is necessary to explain the further transformation of the international system.The study reveals the strengthening role of the ideology and values in world politics in general and in individual states, such as Turkey, in particular. …”
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