Global agricultural trade architecture: contemporary triggers by E. N. Smirnov, E. A. Karelina, M. G. Pletnev

“…It has been shown that it will remain a key factor in the further development of agricultural production, but the process achieved in exports and imports liberalization is significant in terms of ensuring food security of the least developed importing countries. …”
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Classification of Riau Batik Motifs Using the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Algorithm by Dhea Amanda Ramadhan, Dian Ramadhani

“…The accessible classification tool presents a practical approach to ensuring the motifs and legacy of Riau Batik are preserved for future generations. …”
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Fatigue Analysis for Shaft of Inland River Ship Under Ice Load by Kai Yang, Guoqing Feng

“…Inland river ships navigating in an ice area cannot avoid contact between the propeller and ice block. In addition to ensuring the safety of propeller blades, the fatigue strength of the propulsion shaft system under ice load excitation must also be considered. …”
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Localizing multiple radiation sources actively with a particle filter by Tomas Lazna, Ludek Zalud

“…The data collection is ensured by an autonomous mobile robot that performs a survey in a defined region of interest populated with static obstacles. …”
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Stability and Control of Retracement Channels in Thin Seam Working Faces with Soft Roof by Binbin Qin, Fulian He, Xiaobing Zhang, Xuhui Xu, Wei Wang, Liang Li, Chen Dou

“…The safe and efficient mining of the coal mine is ensured, and the research results can provide guidance for similar working faces.…”
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Improving wheat yield prediction through variable selection using Support Vector Regression, Random Forest, and Extreme Gradient Boosting by Juan Carlos Moreno Sánchez, Héctor Gabriel Acosta Mesa, Adrián Trueba Espinosa, Sergio Ruiz Castilla, Farid García Lamont

“…Plant breeding centers, in their relentless pursuit of more productive and resilient wheat varieties, have generated vast data repositories that are fundamental to ensuring global food security. This study uses these data to develop a wheat grain yield (GY) prediction model, using machine learning techniques such as Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Regression (SVR), and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). …”
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Revolutionizing Africa's carbon footprint through innovative technology dissemination strategies for greenhouse gas emission reduction: an MCDM approach by Tafuteni Chusi, Su Qian, Jakub Więckowski, Mouhamed Bayane Bouraima, Yanjun Qiu

“…Furthermore, enhancing vocational training and partnering with educational institutions is essential for developing a skilled workforce and ensuring long-term sustainability.…”
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A novel conjugated polymer synthesized via a noble metal-free catalyst in photothermal therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma mediated by second near-infrared (NIR-II) laser by Shengsheng Cui, Xinni Pan, Shanshan Fan, Cheng Cao, Yingao Jiao, Yanfei Fu, Jiaqi Niu, Shujin Lin, Jingmao Lao, Yanlei Liu

“…Notably, the synthesis of PPAPA avoids the use of noble metal catalysts, eliminating potential biotoxicity caused by residual catalysts and ensuring optimal photothermal stability and efficiency. …”
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Loading-Rate Dependency of Young’s Modulus for Class I and Class II Rocks by Hailong Zhang, Seisuke Okubo, Cancan Chen, Yang Tang, Jiang Xu

“…Understanding the time-dependent behavior of rocks is important for ensuring the long-term stability of underground structures. …”
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Integrating molecular photoswitch memory with nanoscale optoelectronics for neuromorphic computing by David Alcer, Nelia Zaiats, Thomas K. Jensen, Abbey M. Philip, Evripidis Gkanias, Nils Ceberg, Abhijit Das, Vidar Flodgren, Stanley Heinze, Magnus T. Borgström, Barbara Webb, Bo W. Laursen, Anders Mikkelsen

“…However, a combination of specialized nanostructures is needed to implement all neuro-biological functionality. Here, we show that donor-acceptor Stenhouse adduct dyes integrated with III-V semiconductor nano-optoelectronics have combined excellent functionality for bio-inspired neural networks. …”
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Recognition of partial discharge in GIS based on image feature fusion by Ziqiang Xu, Honghua Xu, Chao Yuan, Shoulong Chen, Yini Chen

“…Accurate identification of PD types is essential for enhancing GIS management and ensuring the reliability of electrical grids. This study proposes a novel approach for PD identification in GIS integrating completed local binary pattern (CLBP) feature extraction, feature engineering, and an optimized support vector machine (SVM). …”
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Impact of molecular structure and plasticization of PVC membranes in the response of solid-state ion-selective electrodes by Coral Salvo-Comino, Luis E. Alonso-Pastor, Clara Pérez-González, Stefano Pettinelli, Karina C. Núñez Carrero, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez-Pérez, María Luz Rodríguez-Méndez

“…Specifically, HIGH PVC combined with a linear plasticizer provided saturation-free measurements, ensuring greater accuracy in tartaric acid quantification. …”
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Titanium Alloy Repair with Wire-Feed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology by P. Wanjara, K. Watanabe, C. de Formanoir, Q. Yang, C. Bescond, S. Godet, M. Brochu, K. Nezaki, J. Gholipour, P. Patnaik

“…In the case of titanium alloys, the vacuum operational environment of electron beam systems prevents atmospheric contamination during high-temperature processing and ensures high performance and reliability of additively manufactured or repaired components. …”
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Trade policy uncertainty and corporate financialization: strategic implications for non-financial firms in China by Mingyao Wang, Normaziah Mohd Nor, Norhuda Abdul Rahim, Faisal Khan, Ziyu Zhou

“…This analysis emphasizes the significance of legislators in ensuring policy stability and fostering a secure business environment. …”
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Miniaturized thermal purge-and-trap device combined with self-calibration colorimetric/SERS dual-model optical sensors for highly rapid and selective detection of sulfur dioxide in... by Yun Wu, Meiqi Wang, Ying Gu, Kun Ge

“…The SO2 can be rapidly separated from wine and enriched by MTPT device, ensuring colorimetric/SERS dual-model optical sensing based on Karl Fischer reaction. …”
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Substrate diffusion electrodes allow for the electrochemical hydrogenation of concentrated alkynol substrate feeds by Jonas Wolf, Fatima Shahrour, Zafer Acar, Kevinjeorjios Pellumbi, Julian Tobias Kleinhaus, Leon Wickert, Ulf-Peter Apfel, Daniel Siegmund

“…This design separates the organic substrate from the aqueous electrolyte using layers with varying porosity and hydrophilicity, ensuring precise reactant transport to the catalyst layer while minimizing substrate and electrolyte crossover. …”
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Recent advances in pancreatic α-cell transdifferentiation for diabetes therapy by Yanjiao Li, Yanjiao Li, Jinyu Zhu, Congyang Yue, Siyuan Song, Limin Tian, Yi Wang, Yi Wang, Yi Wang

“…Future research directions include optimizing molecular pathways, enhancing transdifferentiation efficiency, and ensuring the long-term stability of β-cell identity. …”
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Empowering pastoralist women through social innovations in Somali and Afar regions of Ethiopia by Tafesse Matewos, Melisew Dejene, Semeredin Yimer

“…Ensuring sustainable development in Africa necessitates empowering women through different initiatives, including social innovations. …”
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Selected social impact indicators influenced by materials for green energy technologies by Saeed Rahimpour, Mohammad El-Wali, Iryna Makarava, Hanna L. Tuomisto, Mari Lundström, Andrzej Kraslawski

“…One of the important questions is which materials used in green energy technologies offer the greatest social benefits, such as ensuring decent living conditions, and which pose the most social risks. …”
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Obscenity Detection Using Haar-Like Features and Gentle Adaboost Classifier by Rashed Mustafa, Yang Min, Dingju Zhu

“…In this research Gentle Adaboost (GAB) haar-cascade classifier and haar-like features used for ensuring detection accuracy. Skin filter prior to detection made the system more robust. …”
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