Multi-Objective Simulated Annealing for Efficient Task Allocation in UAV-Assisted Edge Computing for Smart City Traffic Management by Ahmed Shamil Mustafa, Salman Yussof, Nurul Asyikin Mohamed Radzi

“…The framework demonstrated particular strength in maintaining efficiency under significantly increased computational loads, offering a robust solution for task allocation in edge computing systems. …”
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EMBODIMENT, IDENTITY FORMATION AND MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP: ROOTS OF THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION by J. Barentsen

“… The relationship between theory and practice refracts differently in my journey in practical theology, during which I moved from deductive to inductive approaches, and from New Testament studies to practical ecclesiology and religious leadership. This article offers a conceptual analysis of the theory/practice relationship through the lens of three major concepts that have marked my academic journey. …”
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In Vitro and In Situ Characterization of Fish Thymic Nurse Cells by Agustín G. Zapata, Alberto J. Villena, Blanca E. Razquin, Emilio Flaño, Francisco Álvarez, Pilar López-Fierro

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STUDY OF THE PETROPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ROCKS FROM THE LIBWA FIELD IN THE PINDA RESERVOIR IN THE D.R. CONGO COASTAL BASIN by André Yelembangu Ngwey, Jean Iyolo Lungembo, Dona Kampata Mbwelele, Gustave Ngalamulume Bantu, Néhémie Bikayi Tshiani, Rachidi Opuluku

“…The Libwa field, located offshore the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has significant potential for hydrocarbon exploitation, particularly in the southern part, which remains unexploited. …”
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Théorie comptable de la monnaie et de la finance by Maxime Izoulet

“…As it developed over time in relation to the trade of commodities, this system of credit money, which was initially pegged to official currency, has then become autonomous during conflicts, in different countries, when its convertibility with the official currency was suspended. …”
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The Clinicopathological Features and Prognostic Significance of HER2-Low in Early Breast Tumors Patients Prognostic Comparison of HER-Low and HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Stratified... by Sanaa Gamrani, Laila Akhouayri, Sara Boukansa, Mehdi Karkouri, Hinde El Fatemi

“…Therefore, this study offers a new perspective in the management of HER2-low patients and can serve as a basis for future prospective analyses.…”
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Characteristics and spatiotemporal changes in phenotypes and genotypes of extended-spectrum β-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolated from bloodstream infections in China from 2014... by Sayyed Salman, Hao Xu, Yunbo Chen, Jinru Ji, Zhiying Liu, Yonghong Xiao

“…Other ESBLs and ampC genes, such as bla OXA−1, bla CMY, and bla DHA−1, often coexisted with either the CTX-M-9 or CTX-M-1 groups. bla CTX−M−14 (34.3%, 157/457) and bla CTX−M−55 (45.9%, 153/333) were the dominant subtypes in the CTX-M-9 and CTX-M-1 groups, respectively. …”
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Enhancing Campus Mobility: Simulated Multi-Objective Optimization of Electric Vehicle Sharing Systems Within an Intelligent Transportation System Frameworks by Omar S. Aba Hussen, Shaiful J. Hashim, Nasri Sulaiman Member, S.A.R. Alhaddad, Bassam Y. Ribbfors, Masanobu Umeda, Keiichi Katamine

“…A simulation model was developed in MATLAB, utilizing the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II), a powerful multi-objective optimization technique that balances conflicting objectives to achieve the best trade-offs for operational efficiency. In addition to conventional decision variables, dynamic dual relocation thresholds and charge levels are introduced as decision variables to enhance optimization. …”
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Pre-congresos mundiales por los derechos de la infancia y la adolescencia 2012-2014 by Isaac Ravetllat-Ballesté

“…Una vez celebrado el VI Congreso Mundial por los Derechos de la Niñez y la Adolescencia (México, 2014) el presente artículo se interesa no tanto por relatarnos lo que podría calificarse como la historia de los Congresos Mundiales por los Derechos de la Niñez y la Adolescencia, que vienen celebrándose ininterrumpidamente de forma bianual desde el año 2003, sino que viene a ofrecernos una visión más dinámica de los mismos, acercándonos a la realidad de los llamados Pre-Congresos Mundiales, eventos, como su nombre indica, previos a los Congresos Mundiales, cuya finalidad primordial es la de proveer al gran encuentro final de un trabajo de reflexión a un nivel más regional o local, a la vez que dotarlo de documentación y experiencias que lo nutran y enriquezcan.…”
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Risk Factors for Six Types of Disability among the Older People in Thailand in 2002, 2007, and 2011 by Pattaraporn Khongboon, Sathirakorn Pongpanich, Robert S. Chapman

“…Data came from the Cross-Sectional National Surveys of Older Persons in Thailand conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) in 2002, 2007, and 2011. Stratified two-stage sampling was employed. …”
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A microscale thermophoresis-based enzymatic RNA methyltransferase assay enables the discovery of DNMT2 inhibitors by Zarina Nidoieva, Mark O. Sabin, Tristan Dewald, Annabelle C. Weldert, Sabrina N. Hoba, Mark Helm, Fabian Barthels

“…This study developed a microscale thermophoresis (MST)-based split aptamer assay for enzymatic MTase investigations, improving current methodologies by offering a non-proprietary, cost-effective, and highly sensitive approach. …”
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Agricultura forrajera y geografía lechera en México. Itinerarios e imponderables de la revolución verde en el Estado de México, 1936-1970 by Netzahualcóyotl Luis Gutiérrez Núñez

“…En la década siguiente, sin embargo, la sequía, la fiebre aftosa y el aumento de la demanda crearon un cuello de botella en la oferta. Para impulsar la producción de forraje y de leche, la Oficina realizó investigaciones en alfalfa y maíz en dicho estado. …”
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Anti-vaccine COVID-19 narratives: A critical textual analysis of American and Indonesian online news by Imelsa Dwi Veronika, Agwin Degaf

“…Despite its emphasis on textual analysis, this study offered significant insights into the sophisticated discussions of anti-vaccine sentiments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, as reflected in American and Indonesian online news.…”
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O Ministério Público Federal: de defensor de direitos a combatente da corrupção (1988-2018) by Fábio Kerche, Rafael Rodrigues Viegas

“…Para tanto, realiza-se análise de conteúdo de documentos oficiais da Assembleia Nacional Constituinte, dos resultados de dois surveys com membros do MPF, aplicados em 1996 e em 2016, e dos dados das atividades extrajudicial e judicial do MPF entre 2012 e 2018. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Emerging insights into the role of IL-1 inhibitors and colchicine for inflammation control in type 2 diabetes by Jianbin Guan, Haimiti Abudouaini, Kaiyuan Lin, Kaitan Yang

“…Recent studies indicate that these agents could effectively mitigate inflammation, offering promising avenues for the prevention and management of T2DM. …”
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Endangered Pinto/Northern Abalone (Haliotis kamtschatkana) are Panmictic Across Their 3700 km Range Along the Pacific Coast of North America by J. L. Dimond, J. V. Bouma, F. Lafarga‐De la Cruz, K. J. Supernault, T. White, D. A. Witting

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The Formation and Evolution of Interorganisational Business Networks in Megaprojects: A Case Study of Chinese Skyscrapers by Yujie Lu, Wei Wei, Yongkui Li, Zhilei Wu, Hao Jin

“…Previous research on large-scale projects mainly focused on static and homogeneous networks that were constructed by one individual project and/or carried out over one-off collaboration. However, this neglected the consideration of project network diversity, as well as repetitive, dynamic, cross-project coopetition relationship (i.e., collaboration and competition) and long-term business networks formed by key actors. …”
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The Physiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Manipulation of the Internal Anal Sphincter by Oliver M Jones, Alison F Brading, Neil J McC Mortensen

“…The initial results with this medical approach to anorectal disease have often been disappointing, failing to match the results achievable with surgery, and many of these drugs have a high rate of side effects in the short term. …”
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Phenomenology of Organizational Silence (Case Study Farhangian University) by Iraj Mehdizadeh, Saeed Rajaipour, Seyed Ali Siadat

“…The knowledge theme encompasses several key issues: organizational knowledge insufficiency, low experience among administrative staff, attention to rumors instead of official information channels, lived experiences of the consequences of participation, and the inability to articulate issues. …”
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Realising health justice in Palestine: beyond humanitarian voices by James Smith, Sara el-Solh, Layth Hanbali, Sawsan Abdulrahim, Sali Hafez, Samer Abuzerr, Bram Wispelwey, Mads Gilbert, Mohammed Seyam, Bassam Abu Hamad, Dorotea Gucciardo, Fahd Haddad, Rasha Khoury, Amira Nimerawi, David Mills, Ghassan Abu-Sittah

“…Abstract In the shadow of Israel’s ongoing genocide throughout occupied Palestine, this article examines the moral, political, and epistemic responsibilities of humanitarian, public health, global health, medical and related communities of practice amid profound violence and injustice. In this paper we offer a three-part critique of a May 2024 commentary by Karl Blanchet and colleagues, ‘Rebuilding the health sector in Gaza: Alternative humanitarian voices’ (Blanchet et al. in Confl Heal 18:42, 2024). …”
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