Advancing rural science education in Chile through local rural knowledge: a design-based approach to water education by Catalina Iturbe-Sarunic, Catalina Iturbe-Sarunic, Brant G. Miller, Cristian Merino

“…The developed TLS emphasizes water quality and utilizes a Place-Based Inquiry for Modeling approach, encouraging students to engage in authentic inquiry using sensor technology to gather and analyze real-time data about their local water. This process integrates LRK with national science standards in Chile to enhance students’ understanding and participation in water-related issues. …”
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A Full-Life-Cycle Public-Private Partnership Governance Model for Urban Parks in Japan: Experience and Inspiration by Jiarui LIU, Jia MA, Zelin SHANG, Xiong LI

“…It explores new approaches to urban park construction and operation suited to China’s national conditions under the current policy context, providing insights and references for optimizing China’s PPP governance model in urban parks.MethodsFocusing on the PPP governance model for urban parks in Japan, this research examines official policies, project guidelines, implementation reports, and case studies issued by the Japanese government. Using literature review, comparative analysis, and historical research methods, the research first outlines the current state of urban park development in Japan and the challenges that have emerged during this process. …”
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Deep Neural Networks in Smart Grid Digital Twins: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Outlooks by Shewit Tsegaye, Kifle Godana Heyi, Mimi Tsegaye Endaylalu, Zemenu Addis Melaku, Kasech Tsegaye Turufi

“…DNNs, subset of artificial intelligence, process complex datasets and are able to identify intricate patterns, proving invaluable for predictive analytics, optimization, and real-time decision-making. …”
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D3L-SLAM: A Comprehensive Hybrid Simultaneous Location and Mapping System with Deep Keypoint, Deep Depth, Deep Pose, and Line Detection by Hao Qu, Congrui Wang, Yangfan Xu, Lilian Zhang, Xiaoping Hu, Changhao Chen

“…The learned pose estimates refine the feature matching process during tracking, leading to more accurate localization and mapping. …”
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Knowledge-Enriched Recommendations: Bridging the Gap in Alloy Material Selection With Large Language Models by Tongwei Wu, Shiyu Du, Yiming Zhang, Honggang Li

“…This research bridges the gap between knowledge graphs and LLMs in recommendation systems, contributing a flexible, intelligent solution to streamline material selection processes.…”
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Bacterial Nanocellulose: A Sustainable Revolution in Food Science by Masoud Aman Mohammadi, Adel Mirza Alizadeh, Samira Dakhili, Safa Kooki, Seyede Marzieh Hosseini

“…This review outlines BNC's production processes, emphasizing bacterial strain selection, culture media optimization, and fermentation control. …”
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Emergency Supply Chain Resilience Enhanced Through Blockchain and Digital Twin Technology by Marta Rinaldi, Mario Caterino, Stefano Riemma, Roberto Macchiaroli, Marcello Fera

“…The proposed methodology aims to tackle issues such as transparency, efficiency, and security, which are vital for managing logistics during crises. …”
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Male Involvement in Maternal Health Planning Key to Utilization of Skilled Birth Services in Malindi Subcounty, Kenya by Lilian Nyamusi Nyandieka, Mercy Karimi Njeru, Zipporah Ng’ang’a, Elizabeth Echoka, Yeri Kombe

“…Data was categorized manually into themes around issues relating to utilization of skilled birth services discussed in this paper. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Science and Mathematics Assessment for Students with Disabilities: Opportunities and Challenges by Amy K. Clark, Ashley Hirt, David Whitcomb, W. Jake Thompson, Marjorie Wine, Meagan Karvonen

“…The purpose of this article is to provide a conceptual overview of the issues to be considered when creating and implementing large-scale science and mathematics assessments for students with disabilities. …”
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Lessons learned from the expansion of medical schools in Brazil: a review of challenges and opportunities by Katia M. Avena, Katia M. Avena, Luiz F. Quintanilha, Luiz F. Quintanilha, Ricardo Luiz Luzardo Filho, Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade

“…We hope the lessons and insights can guide Brazil and other countries facing similar challenges, inspiring innovative and sustainable solutions to complex issues of doctor shortage and unequal distribution.…”
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Internatıonally Well-Intentıoned but Instıtutıonally Failed: Human Securıty Network by Bülent Sarper Ağir, Orçun Mutlu, Barış Gürsoy

“…In this respect, a coalition of states, based on common ground and expectations on human security issues, launched the Human Security Network initiative with the effect of the normative milieu and achievements of the 1990s. …”
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DINAMIKA HUKUM KHAMR DALAM AL-QUR’AN: STUDI KOMPARATIF TAFSIR AHKAM AL-QUR’AN KARYA AL-JAṢṢĀṢ DAN IBNU AL-‘ARABI DALAM KONTEKS SOSIAL KONTEMPORER by Ahmad Ulil Albab, Ni’matulloh Al Jauhariyah

“…Al-Baqarah/2:219, while Ibn al-'Arabi sees the prohibition of khamr as a gradual process that is only finalized in QS. Al-Māidah/5:90-91. …”
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Control Strategy of a Rotating Power Flow Controller Based on an Improved Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm by Ziyang Zhang, Jiaoxin Jia, Waseem Aslam, Abubakar Siddique, Fahad R. Albogamy

“…Using Matlab/Simulink simulations, this strategy was compared with adaptive adjustment strategies, verifying that it exhibits reduced power fluctuations and overshoots during the adjustment process, thus confirming the effectiveness of the adjustment scheme. …”
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An Iterative Approach for the Optimization of Pavement Maintenance Management at the Network Level by Cristina Torres-Machí, Alondra Chamorro, Carlos Videla, Eugenio Pellicer, Víctor Yepes

“…Pavement maintenance is one of the major issues of public agencies. Insufficient investment or inefficient maintenance strategies lead to high economic expenses in the long term. …”
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“This seems important”: A thematic analysis of reflections on a compulsory induction program for new Malaysian university teachers by Daron Benjamin Loo, Farous Izwan Abdul Aziz, Nadiah Rus Liyana Rusli, Yong Zi Hong

“…The findings indicated that the process of induction acted more than just a space for the dissemination of information, but there were instances where participants found acknowledgement through an alignment of beliefs, as well as developing criticality towards issues emergent from the topics covered during the induction program. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Multi-Module Retinal Devices for Artificial Vision Applications by Kuang-Chih Tso, Yoshinori Sunaga, Yuki Nakanishi, Yasuo Terasawa, Makito Haruta, Kiyotaka Sasagawa, Jun Ohta

“…To improve fabrication reliability, we optimized the encapsulation process, introduced multiple silane coupling modifications, and utilized polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) for easier detachment in flip-chip bonding. …”
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Federated Subgraph Learning via Global-Knowledge-Guided Node Generation by Yuxuan Liu, Zhiming He, Shuang Wang, Yangyang Wang, Peichao Wang, Zhangshen Huang, Qi Sun

“…Federated graph learning (FGL) is a combination of graph representation learning and federated learning that utilizes graph neural networks (GNNs) to process complex graph-structured data while addressing data silo issues. …”
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The Effect of Customized Woven and Stacked Layer Orientation on Tensile and Flexural Properties of Woven Kenaf Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composites by A. Hamdan, F. Mustapha, K. A. Ahmad, A. S. Mohd Rafie, M. R. Ishak, A. E. Ismail

“…The synthetic fibres have created some issues including risk of inhalation during fabrication process, renewability, biodegradability, and recyclability in composites industry. …”
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The influence of digital transformation on the total factor productivity of enterprises: the intermediate role of human-machine cooperation by Qi Xiong, Jingyi Yang, Xiuwu Zhang, Yarui Deng, Yao Gui, Xiaoyang Guo

“…This paper provides digital transformation indicators at the enterprise level based on text analysis and uses listed companies in China from 2009 to 2021 as the research subject to explore the impact of digital transformation on the total factor productivity (TFP) and the dynamic mechanism of human–machine collaboration in its transmission process. The findings reveal that (1) digital transformation significantly enhances TFP, a conclusion that remains valid after considering endogeneity issues and conducting a series of robustness checks, thereby refuting the productivity paradox associated with digital transformation; (2) furthermore, the enabling effect of digital transformation on TFP varies significantly across enterprises due to differences in ownership, factor intensity, asset size, degree of marketization, tax preference, and geographical location; (3) in terms of the impact mechanism, digital transformation promotes TFP by enabling efficient human–machine collaboration patterns. …”
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SDKU-Net: A Novel Architecture with Dynamic Kernels and Optimizer Switching for Enhanced Shadow Detection in Remote Sensing by Gilberto Alvarado-Robles, Isac Andres Espinosa-Vizcaino, Carlos Gustavo Manriquez-Padilla, Juan Jose Saucedo-Dorantes

“…Additionally, the model’s efficient training process, requiring only 75 epochs, highlights its potential for resource-constrained applications. …”
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