A Spatially-Informed Healthy Location Index for Assessing Urban Living Environment by Anu Rai, Kasturi Adhikary, Debisha Ghosh, Mohor Samaddar, Hrileena Chowdhury, Sayanika Si

“…., Landsat-derived NDVI, NDBI, NDWI, Point-of-Interest data) and validates the HLI against COVID-19 containment zones (June 2020–January 2021) using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. …”
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Genome Reshuffling for Advanced Intercross Permutation (GRAIP): simulation and permutation for advanced intercross population analysis. by Jeremy L Peirce, Karl W Broman, Lu Lu, Elissa J Chesler, Guomin Zhou, David C Airey, Amanda E Birmingham, Robert W Williams

“…The effect of family structure has immediate implications for the optimal AIL creation and we discuss these and the utility of AIL populations.…”
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Strategic innovations and future directions in deep learning for engineering applications: a systematic literature review by Arianna G. Tobias, Javeed Kittur

“…Despite its growing influence, a comprehensive review of current trends, applications, and research gaps in engineering disciplines is essential to understand its full potential, limitations, and potential educational implications.PurposeThis study systematically explores the state, trends, and future directions of deep learning applications in engineering, and potential educational implications. …”
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Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Understanding and Future Directions by P. K. Chandra Sekar, R. Veerabathiran

“…Aim: to present literature data on the genetic underpinnings of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), focusing on key genetic variants such as NOD2, ATG16L1, and IL23R; The objective of this was to understand how these genetic factors contribute to immune dysregulation, epithelial barrier dysfunction, and mucosal homeostasis in IBD.Key points. …”
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Radiation exposure in recurrent medical imaging: identifying drivers and high-risk populations by Juan Chen, Juan Chen, Jianjun Zheng, Qun Zhang, Jingfeng Zhang, Qi Dai, Dandan Zhang

“…By integrating global radiation exposure data (e.g., UNSCEAR reports) and multicenter clinical research evidence combined with a literature review and dosimetry models, the study reveals the high-risk nature of emergency department patients, chronic disease patients, children, and female populations in recurrent imaging. …”
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Exploring the Acceptance and Opportunities of Using a Specific Generative AI Chatbot to Assist Parents in Managing Pediatric Rheumatological Chronic Health Conditions: Mixed Method... by Cheryl W Y Lau, Klaudia Kupiec, Polly Livermore

“…Understanding how we can support families better, without the need for increased personnel, will have implications for the health care systems. …”
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Radiology AI and sustainability paradox: environmental, economic, and social dimensions by Burak Kocak, Andrea Ponsiglione, Valeria Romeo, Lorenzo Ugga, Merel Huisman, Renato Cuocolo

“…AI systems, particularly deep learning models, require substantial computational resources, leading to high energy consumption, increased carbon emissions, and hardware waste. Data storage and cloud computing further exacerbate the environmental impact. …”
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Field diagnosis of the criteria for selecting affordable housing in less developed countries: evidence from homeowners and renters in Ghana by Eric Kwame Simpeh, Matilda Akoto, Henry Mensah, Divine Kwaku Ahadzie, Daniel Yaw Addai Duah, Nonic Akwasi Reney

“…Design/methodology/approach – A quantitative research approach was used, and a survey was administered to the residents. The data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Development of a structural equation model for sustainable construction practices in Nigeria by H. C. O. Unegbu, D. S. Yawas, B. Dan-asabe, A. A. Alabi

“…Data were collected through a survey questionnaire from 248 respondents across ten selected construction companies in Nigeria, analyzed using the SIMPLEX Project in LISREL. …”
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Examining teachers’ behavioural intention of using generative artificial intelligence tools for teaching and learning based on the extended technology acceptance model by Siu Cheung Kong, Yin Yang, Chunyu Hou

“…The study has theoretical implications in its extension of the TAM model as well as implications for enhancing teachers’ AI literacy and developing pedagogies for the meaningful use of GenAI tools for teaching and learning in K–12 settings.…”
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Choline metabolism underpins macrophage IL-4 polarization and RELMα up-regulation in helminth infection. by Peyman Ghorbani, Sang Yong Kim, Tyler K T Smith, Lucía Minarrieta, Victoria Robert-Gostlin, Marisa K Kilgour, Maja Ilijevska, Irina Alecu, Shayne A Snider, Kaitlyn D Margison, Julia R C Nunes, Daniel Woo, Ciara Pember, Conor O'Dwyer, Julie Ouellette, Pavel Kotchetkov, Julie St-Pierre, Steffany A L Bennett, Baptiste Lacoste, Alexandre Blais, Meera G Nair, Morgan D Fullerton

“…The impaired macrophage activation was associated with some loss in optimal immunity to H. polygyrus, with increased egg burden. Together, these data demonstrate that choline metabolism is required for macrophage RELMα induction, metabolic programming, and peritoneal immune homeostasis, which could have important implications in the context of other models of infection or cancer immunity.…”
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Exploring the Impact of Construction 4.0 on Industrial Relations: A Comprehensive Thematic Synthesis of Workforce Transformation in the Digital Era of Construction by Aso Hajirasouli, Ayrin Assadimoghadam, Muhammad Atif Bashir, Saeed Banihashemi

“…The rise of Construction 4.0—driven by digitalisation, automation, and data-intensive technologies—is radically reshaping the construction industry. …”
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Detailed assessment of night shift work aspects and potential mediators of its health effects: the contribution of field studies by Tara van der Grinten, Daniella van de Langenberg, Linda van Kerkhof, Barbara N. Harding, Barbara N. Harding, Barbara N. Harding, Anne Helene Garde, Caisa Laurell, Roel Vermeulen, Susan Peters, Jelle Vlaanderen

“…Incorporating these tools into high-quality data collection can provide critical insights into the pathways linking night shift work and health. …”
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Exploring the Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles on the Insurance Industry and Strategies for Adaptation by Xiaodan Lin, Chen-Ying Lee, Chiang Ku Fan

“…The study has several implications: customized insurance products, optimized no-fault claims processes, collaborations with automakers and tech firms, data-driven risk assessments, enhanced risk management, and adapting traditional models. …”
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Early menarche: A systematic review of its effect on sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries. by Mobolaji Ibitoye, Cecilia Choi, Hina Tai, Grace Lee, Marni Sommer

“…Early menarche is also associated with early marriage-an association that may have particularly important implications for countries with high child marriage rates.…”
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Hydrologic responses of watershed assessment to land cover and climate change using soil and water assessment tool model by R.C.C. Puno, G.R. Puno, B.A.M. Talisay

“…The paper provided potential implications of land conversions and climate change scenarios on the hydrologic processes of Muleta watershed using soil and water assessment tool model. …”
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Personality alchemy: The influence of personality traits on the circular entrepreneurial intentions of higher education students by Sofia Gomes, Micaela Pinho, João M. Lopes

“…Research Design & Methods: We used an online questionnaire to collect data from 510 Portuguese university students. We performed the quantitative analysis through the partial least square method. …”
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Stakeholder expectations, inter-organizational coordination and procurement practices among humanitarian organizations by Henry Mutebi, Wilbroad Aryatwijuka, Aloysious Rukundo, Ronald Twongyirwe, Naster Tumwebembeire, Miriam Tugiramasiko

“…Design/methodology/approach – Employing a quantitative cross-sectional design, data were gathered from 43 HOs and analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0.8.3. …”
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Physiological mechanical forces accelerate the degradation of bovine lung collagen fibers by bacterial collagenase by Yuqing Deng, Jacob Herrmann, Yu Wang, Minh Nguyen, Joseph K. Hall, Jae Hun Kim, Michael L. Smith, Kenneth R. Lutchen, Elizabeth Bartolák-Suki, Béla Suki

“…A computational model that incorporated waviness and the results of tensile tests was also developed to simulate and interpret the data. The simulation results provided insights into the mechanical consequences of bacterial collagenase and mechanical forces on collagen fibers, revealing both fibril softening and rupture during digestion. …”
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Covering loyalty policy in quiet firing workplace: the association between quiet quitting, intention to leave, and nurses’ loyalty by Ahmed Abdellah Othman, Hossam Mohamed Mahran, Hind Ismail Ali

“…Methods The study employed a cross-sectional design. Data were collected from nurses in Sohag University Hospital, Egypt. …”
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