A Novel Process for Oleacein Production from Olive Leaves Using Freeze Drying Methodology by Christina Koutra, Efi Routsi, Panagiotis Stathopoulos, Eleftherios Kalpoutzakis, Marina Humbert, Olivier Maubert, Alexios-Leandros Skaltsounis

“…The abundant yet underutilized olive leaves, a renewable by-product of olive cultivation, offer untapped potential for producing high-value bioactive compounds, notably oleacein. …”
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Youth Suicide in Japan: Exploring the Role of Subcultures, Internet Addiction, and Societal Pressures by George Imataka, Hideaki Shiraishi

“…Subcultures offer both solace and potential alienation, influencing youth emotions in complex ways. …”
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Air Cargo Network Resilience: Concepts, Influencing Factors, and Enhancement Paths by Xu Xu, Xuting Jiang, Chan He, Jie Wang, Qianru An

“…Air cargo networks play a crucial role in global economic growth, but are often hit by unpredictable events such as wars and natural disasters. …”
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Framework for collaborative local climate adaptation scenario development- nexus between climate resilience, public health service and spatial planning by Wiriya Puntub, Stefan Greiving, Joern Birkmann

“…Unfortunately, cities and involved institutions often fail to prioritize and integrate spatial planning when dealing with these unprecedented future challenges. …”
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Potential Pitfalls of the Humanized Mice in Modeling Sepsis by Krzysztof Laudanski, Michael Stentz, Matthew DiMeglio, William Furey, Toby Steinberg, Arpit Patel

“…Finally, humanized mice offer an opportunity to gain knowledge of human-like conditions, requiring careful data interpretation just as in nonhumanized animals.…”
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Developing Research-Oriented Health Professionals: Understanding Students’ Perceptions and Needs for Extracurricular Research Opportunities by Peihao Xu, Shona Pfeiffer, Fiona Boland, Niall T. Stevens

“…BACKGROUND Undergraduate training in research principles is often mandated by healthcare profession regulators in Ireland to prepare graduates for higher specialist training. …”
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Shine on: Review of Laser- and Light-Based Therapies for the Treatment of Burn Scars by C. Scott Hultman, Renee E. Edkins, Clara N. Lee, Catherine T. Calvert, Bruce A. Cairns

“…Restoration of form and function after burn injury remains challenging, but emerging laser and pulsed light technologies now offer hope for patients with hypertrophic scars, which may be associated with persistent hyperemia, chronic folliculitis, intense pruritis, and neuropathic pain. …”
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ADDED VALUES OF SOCIAL CRM: THE EXAMINATION OF CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE by Amila Pilav-Velic, Anes Hrnjić, Ljubica Milanović Glavan, Azra Hanić

“…Paper provides some important practical contributions, offering managers a framework of important factors that need to be considered when planning and implementing their CRM strategies. …”
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Targeted nanozyme-enabled treatment of cardiovascular diseases by Lin Liu, Jie Lv, Xiuxiu Wang, Xiao Huang, Chenchen Zhang, Qingqing Pan, Wei Yan, Zhen Qin

“…As a highly regarded therapeutic strategy, nanotechnology offers new perspectives and means for treating CVDs. …”
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Smart cities, smart systems: A comprehensive review of system dynamics model applications in urban studies in the big data era by Gift Fabolude, Charles Knoble, Anvy Vu, Danlin Yu

“…While traditional tools and linear models offer insights, they fall short in presenting a holistic view of complex urban challenges. …”
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Navigating materials adaptation: English teachers’ experiences in Turkish secondary schools by Müzeyyen Nazlı Güngör, David Read, Mustafa Akın Güngör

“…Teachers often adapt materials to create more effective learning experiences due to the unique characteristics of each classroom, considering varying student backgrounds and needs. …”
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“Don’t leave us behind”: a qualitative study exploring the feasibility of a palliative care training program for non-health caregivers in Honduras by Sheryl Ruiz, Martin Stafström, Leda Parham, Luis Orellana

“…Results: PC patients and caregivers face significant emotional challenges, often worsened by poverty and resource limitations, which leads to a strain in family dynamics. …”
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Hate Speech Detection Using Large Language Models: A Comprehensive Review by Aish Albladi, Minarul Islam, Amit Das, Maryam Bigonah, Zheng Zhang, Fatemeh Jamshidi, Mostafa Rahgouy, Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Daniela Marghitu, Cheryl Seals

“…Traditional methods for detecting hate speech, such as keyword matching, rule-based systems, and machine learning algorithms, often struggle to capture the subtle and context-dependent nature of hateful content. …”
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A novel explainable deep learning framework for reconstructing South Asian palaeomonsoons by K. M. R. Hunt, K. M. R. Hunt, S. P. Harrison

“…By applying explainability techniques, we show that the models make use of both local hydroclimate and synoptic-scale dynamical relationships. Our findings offer insights into the historical variability of the Indian summer monsoon and highlight the potential of deep learning techniques in palaeoclimate reconstruction.…”
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Antibacterial potential of celery (Apium graveolens L.) extract gel against Staphylococcus aureus by Martinus Ezra Sunarno, Anita Lidesna Shinta Amat, Arley Sadra Telussa, Prisca Deviani Pakan

“…Conventional topical therapies often lead to side effects such as contact dermatitis and pruritus, compounded by the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance. …”
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Construction of a Multi-level Blue-Green Infrastructure Network in a Riverside City: A Case Study of Shaoxing by Meizi Zhou, Yong He, Zhi Qiu

“…However, previous BGI network constructions have often overlooked the role of small, discrete BGIs within urban core areas. …”
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Development of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hybrid Urban Air Mobility System Model Using a Hydrogen Metal Hydride Tank by Sanghyun Yun, Seok Yeon Im, Jaeyoung Han

“…Among these, hydrogen metal hydrides offer the advantage of high safety, as they do not require the additional technologies needed for high-pressure gaseous hydrogen storage or the maintenance of cryogenic temperatures for liquid hydrogen. …”
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Dyspareunia is rarely assessed in rodent models of endometriosis and interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome by Paulina Nunez-Badinez, Razneen Shah, Lysia Demetriou, Bianca De Leo, Jane Meijlink, Judy Birch, Nicole Schmidt, Jens Nagel, Katy Vincent

“…Dyspareunia, or pain during sex, is a common and often debilitating symptom in individuals with endometriosis and/or interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). …”
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A Multiscale Approach for Free-Float Bike-Sharing Electronic Fence Location Planning: A Case Study of Shenzhen City by Zhonghua Wei, Houqiang Ma, Yunxuan Li

“…Existing research has predominantly focused on employing clustering methods from the perspectives of free-float bike-sharing companies and users to plan and deploy electronic fences. However, the results often deviate significantly from the actual phenomenon. …”
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Body size prediction in scorpions: a phylogenetic comparative examination of linear measurements of individual body parts by Stênio Í. A. Foerster

“…In these animals, accurate measurements often require extensive handling, including the stretching of body parts. …”
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