Research and Development of an IoT Smart Irrigation System for Farmland Based on LoRa and Edge Computing by Ying Zhang, Xingchen Wang, Liyong Jin, Jun Ni, Yan Zhu, Weixing Cao, Xiaoping Jiang

“…In response to the current key issues in the field of smart irrigation for farmland, such as the lack of data sources and insufficient integration, a low degree of automation in drive execution and control, and over-reliance on cloud platforms for analyzing and calculating decision making processes, we have developed nodes and gateways for smart irrigation. …”
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Long live the cat: Ocelot population viability in a planned reintroduced population in Texas, USA by Lindsay A. Martinez, Jason V. Lombardi, Israel D. Parker, Forrest East, Tyler A. Campbell, Roel R. Lopez

“…Abstract Reintroductions are often needed to recover carnivore populations and restore ecological processes. Felids are common subjects of reintroduction efforts, but published population models informing felid reintroduction plans are uncommon, and poor planning has sometimes caused issues in felid reintroduction programs. …”
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Las TIC como mediadoras en el aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras en Educación Infantil. Aproximación desde el enfoque natural / ICT as mediators in the learning of foreign language... by Eva Álvarez Ramos, Leyre Alejaldre Biel

“…It is recommended to promote experiences of early initiation in information and communication technologies (ICT), and special emphasis is placed on the use of audio-visual productions and information and communication technologies in the process of teaching and learning foreign languages. …”
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Penyusunan Solusi Model Konseptual untuk Pembangunan Strategi Sistem Informasi pada Perusahaan Bisnis TI: Metode Systematic Mapping by Ariani Dwi Wulandari, Bima Ajie Bahari, Bq. Zuyyina Hilyatur Rozalia, Mudjahidin Mudjahidin

“…This study builds a new conceptual model for develop an appropriate IT strategy to answer various existing issues and problems without losing the flexibility of its implementation. …”
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Compatibility of the CEN-ISO/TS 82304-2 Health App Assessment Framework With Catalan and Italian Health Authorities’ Needs: Qualitative Interview Study by Petra Hoogendoorn, Mariam Shokralla, Romy Willemsen, Nick Guldemond, María Villalobos-Quesada

“…The adoption of an AF, such as the TS, falls within member state competence and is considered an uncertainty-reduction process. Evaluations by peers as well as ensuring the compatibility of the TS with the needs of health authorities can reduce uncertainty and mediate harmonization. …”
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La escuela como espacio para convertirse en profesor: Experiencias de docentes de Educación Física en formación (The school as a space to become a teacher: Experiences of Physical... by Samuel Pérez Norambuena, Raquel Aburto Godoy, Felipe Poblete-Valderrama, Oscar Aguayo Álvarez

“…The results also suggest that it is necessary to intentionally incorporate issues related to human interactions in training, as they are essential to take on future challenges as teachers. …”
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PROPOSTE DIDATTICHE PER L’ITALIANO L2 A GIOVANI STUDENTI DI UN CORSO SERALE: IL CONTRIBUTO DELLA LETTERATURA TRANSCULTURALE ITALOFONA ALLA RIFLESSIONE SUL PLURILINGUISMO by Laura Campanale

“…In this sense, the Italian speaking transcultural literature can provide a valuable contribution to analyse the complexity of identity and language issues related to the migration experience. This was also the case in our recent course in Italian L2 for young adults who are not native speakers of Italian and enrolled in our evening course. …”
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Active peptides of TSP-1 inhibit retinal angiogenesis through the CD36 pathway in a rat model of choroidal neovascularization. by Yadi Li, Aiping Deng, Kangwei Jiao, Jie Yan, Wandong Zuo, Yujie Dong, Wenrong Xu, Yuting Li, Chunming Guo, Maorong Chen, Run Tian, Zhulin Hu

“…Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) is an endogenous protein that was found to regulate multiple biological processes within the body, and it has been proven to exhibit an inhibitory effect on neovascularization. …”
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Effect of invasive acupuncture on awakening quality after general anesthesia: systematic review and meta-analysis by Fan-dong Bu, Shang-kun Si, Shang-kun Si, Shang-kun Si, Dong-bin Zhang, Yong-liang Chi

“…BackgroundThe process of waking up from general anesthesia is still not well understood, and recovery issues such as delayed awakening, agitation, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, continue to be a challenge for anesthesiologists. …”
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Academic performance and associated factors among female university students by Tsiyon Birhanu Wube, Solomon Gebremichael Asgedom, Zelalem Mohammed Jemal, Lielt Gebreselassie Gebrekirstos

“…Background: Education serves as a vital instrument for empowering citizens to engage fully in the development process. However, various factors can impact the quality and competency of female students in higher education. …”
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Effects of a closed-loop mindfulness-based program for reducing stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial by Patrick Pui Kin Kor, Kee Lee Chou, Alex Pak Lik Tsang, Winnie W. S. Mak, Julieta Galante, Rainbow Tin Hung Ho, Samuel Yeung Shan Wong, Daphne Sze Ki Cheung, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Steven H. Zarit

“…The primary outcome will be perceived stress, while secondary outcomes will include depressive symptoms, peace of mind, caregiving burden, dyadic relationship quality, dispositional mindfulness, heart rate variability, and the care recipients’ neuropsychiatric symptoms. A process evaluation will examine whether dispositional mindfulness mediates the relationship between mobile app usage and stress reduction. …”
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Characterizing the microstructural transition at the gray matter-white matter interface: Implementation and demonstration of age-associated differences by Joan Y Song, Roman Fleysher, Kenny Ye, Mimi Kim, Molly E Zimmerman, Richard B Lipton, Michael L Lipton

“…This method overcomes techniques issues related to interrogating the GWI. Beyond characterizing normal aging, it could be applied to explore pathological effects at this crucial, yet under-researched region.…”
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5G Networks Security Mitigation Model: An ANN-ISM Hybrid Approach by Rafiq Ahmad Khan, Habib Ullah Khan, Hathal Salamah Alwageed, Hussein Al Hashimi, Ismail Keshta

“…The identified security threats were then analyzed and categorized into 15 process areas and five levels of 5GN-SMM. The proposed model includes state-of-the-art machine learning with traditional information security paradigms to offer an integrated solution to the emerging complex security issues related to 5G. …”
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The science at HIVR4P 2024: The era of choice in biomedical HIV prevention by Beatriz Grinsztejn, Victor Appay, Linda‐Gail Bekker, Chris Beyrer, Deborah Donnell, Jorge Sanchez, Davina Canagasabey, Carolina Coutinho, Yonatan Ganor, Vincent Muturi‐Kioi, Katrina F. Ortblad, Erin Cooney, Gastón Devisich, Paula Ellenberg, Yanina Ghiglione, Kevin K'Orimba, Phionah Kibalama Ssemambo, Natasha Tatiana Ludwig‐Barron, Dieter Kenneth Mielke, Ranajoy Mullick, Michelle Kathini Muthui, Pablo D. Radusky, Emmanuel Sendaula, Syed Raza Haider Tirmizi, Akemi V. Matsuno Sanchez, Julian Vega, Roger Pebody

“…Additionally, the involvement of the community throughout the design, implementation and dissemination process is necessary to maximize the impact of HIV prevention. …”
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YOLOv8-GABNet: An Enhanced Lightweight Network for the High-Precision Recognition of Citrus Diseases and Nutrient Deficiencies by Qiufang Dai, Yungao Xiao, Shilei Lv, Shuran Song, Xiuyun Xue, Shiyao Liang, Ying Huang, Zhen Li

“…Existing deep learning models for detecting citrus diseases and nutritional deficiencies grapple with issues related to recognition accuracy, complex backgrounds, occlusions, and the need for lightweight architecture. …”
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Cross-Disciplinary Rapid Scoping Review of Structural Racial and Caste Discrimination Associated with Population Health Disparities in the 21st Century by Drona P. Rasali, Brendan M. Woodruff, Fatima A. Alzyoud, Daniel Kiel, Katharine T. Schaffzin, William D. Osei, Chandra L. Ford, Shanthi Johnson

“…Major areas identified for reparative policy changes and interventions for eliminating the health impacts of racism/casteism include areas of issues on health disparity research, organizational structures, programs and processes, racial justice in population health, cultural trauma, equitable healthcare system, and genetic discrimination.…”
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Preparation, characterization and application of polymeric ultra-permeable biodegradable ferromagnetic nanocomposite adsorbent for removal of Cr(VI) from synthetic wastewater: kine... by Evans Suter, Hilary Rutto, Robert Makomere, Musamba Banza, Tumisang Seodigeng, Sammy Kiambi, Wesley Omwoyo

“…At low starting Cr(VI) concentrations, chemisorption dominated the removal process, but as concentrations increased, physisorption became more significant. …”
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Genitourinary defects, anxiety and aggressive-like behavior and glucose metabolism disorders in Zmym2 mutant mice with inserted piggyBac transposon by Rufeng Dai, Ye Yin, Minghui Yu, Yumeng Zhang, Jingjia Zhang, Tianyi Liu, Xiaoyan Fang, Xiaohui Wu, Xiaohui Wu, Qian Shen, Qian Shen, Hong Xu, Hong Xu

“…Heterozygous mutations caused morphogenetic issues in the genitourinary system, including duplex kidneys, vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), and cryptorchidism. …”
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SVM directed machine learning classifier for human action recognition network by Dharmanna Lamani, Pramod Kumar, A Bhagyalakshmi, J. Maria Shanthi, Lakshmana Phaneendra Maguluri, Mohammad Arif, C Dhanamjayulu, Sathish Kumar. K, Baseem Khan

“…This generated input is then supplied into HARNet, which processes spatial and motion information in a single stream in an effective manner, maximizing the benefits of both types of cues. …”
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Gestational diabetes-combined excess weight gain exacerbates gut microbiota dysbiosis in newborns, associated with reduced abundance of Clostridium, Coriobacteriaceae, and Collinse... by Yunshan Xiao, Yunshan Xiao, Yunshan Xiao, Yuan Shi, Yuan Shi, Yuan Shi, Yan Ni, Meilan Ni, Yuxin Yang, Xueqin Zhang, Xueqin Zhang, Xueqin Zhang

“…Still, the combined impact of GDM and excessive gestational weight gain (EGWG) on this process remains under explored. The association between gestational weight gain before/after GDM diagnosis and neonatal gut microbiota characteristics is also unclear.The purpose of this study is to conduct investigation and analysis on the above-mentioned issues, providing a basis for optimizing clinical management plans.MethodsThis study involved 98 mother-infant pairs categorized into GDM and non-GDM groups. …”
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