Towards Practical Conservation Cloning: Understanding the Dichotomy Between the Histories of Commercial and Conservation Cloning by Ben J. Novak, Stewart Brand, Ryan Phelan, Sasha Plichta, Oliver A. Ryder, Robert J. Wiese

“…Recent successes in cloning programs for the endangered black-footed ferret (<i>Mustela nigripes</i>) and Przewalski’s horse (<i>Equus przewalskii</i>), the world’s first true applied-conservation cloning efforts, are demonstrating that cloning can be used for significant conservation impact in the present. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Battery Swapping Stations for EVs: A Multi-Method Simulation Approach by Maria Grazia Marchesano, Valentina Popolo, Anastasiia Rozhok, Gianluca Cavalaglio

“…This study presents an optimisation framework for operating a battery swapping station (BSS) to enhance efficiency and sustainability in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. …”
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Mindfulness based intervention with an attentional comparison group in at risk young adolescents: a pilot randomized controlled trial by Kristen E. Rawlett, Erika Friedmann, Sue A. Thomas

“…Keywords: Adolescents, Mindfulness intervention, School-based programs, Coping, Affect…”
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Design and Validation of a Fixture Device for Machining Surfaces with Barrel End-Mill on a 3-Axis CNC Milling Machine by Sandor Ravai-Nagy, Alina Bianca Pop, Aurel Mihail Titu

“…This paper presents the design and validation of a novel specialized fixture device for machining inclined planes with barrel cutters on 3-axis CNC machine tools. …”
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Obstacle Avoidance of Surface Agent Formation Based on Streamline Traction at Fixed-Time by Yiping Liu, Yameng Niu, Jianqiang Zhang, Weihao Tao

“…The optimal guiding angular velocity signal is obtained through quadratic programming, ensuring that the SA steers towards the designated position while avoiding obstacles. …”
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AOCS Requirements and Practical Limitations for High-Speed Communications on Small Satellites by Fernando Aguado-Agelet, Andrés Eduardo Villa, Marcos Arias-Acuña, Francisco Javier Díaz-Otero

“…In recent years, an increasing number of countries have shown a growing interest in developing their indigenous space capacity building through national small satellite programs. These satellites, which were initially focused on educational and training missions, currently are more scientific and operational-oriented. …”
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Motivational Factors and Cannabis Use Intention among Juvenile Offenders: Direct, Mediating, and Moderating Effects by Isabel M. Herrera-Sánchez, Silvia Medina-Anzano, Samuel Rueda-Méndez

“…The results presented here will help inform the design of preventive programs, with a gender perspective.…”
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The Relationship between Environmental Knowledge and Sport Event Organizers' Support for Sustainable Management in Sport by Leila Nazari, Keivan Shabani Moghaddam

“…The present study is a descriptive-survey and field study. …”
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Success Stories of Multilingual Literacy: A Case Study of Ife 1970 Nigeria’s Project and the 2002 Western Cape’s LOITASA’s Project in South Africa by Modupe Grace Aroge, Leketi Makalela, Peter Merisi

“…Moreover, the study contributes valuable insights to the debates surrounding effective literacy practices in multilingual contexts. By presenting success stories from these African nations, the study provided practical guideposts for policymakers, educators, and practitioners who want to develop or improve multilingual literacy programs. …”
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Functionally-Equivalent Formalization and Automated Model Checking of Function Block Diagrams by Tomas Ausberger, Karel Kubicek, Pavla Medvedcova

“…This article primarily focuses on formalisation and model checking of Function Block Diagram (FBD) algorithms. However, the presented methods can also be extended to other programming languages.…”
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Vanesia (Saint-Jean-Poutge, Gers) : une mutatio aquitaine de l’Itinéraire de Bordeaux à Jérusalem by Fabien Colleoni

“…This article reports on the findings of the programmed excavation of the Vanesia relay station, established in the Baïse plain, after which it was named. …”
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What remains of cinema in TV series? by François Jost

“…The answers follow a pragmatic paradigm that considers the role of programming, the choice of video displays, and transmedia versions. …”
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Educació doctoral en disseny: problemes i perspectives by Victor Margolin

“…El present text pren en consideració l'estat de la investigació en disseny i es planteja la importància de fixar uns objectius clars per a un doctorat en aquesta disciplina. …”
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Capstones as Transitional Experiences by Judith McNamara, Rachael Field, Sandra Coe, Des Butler

“…Following this review, we present the findings of our exploratory study, which investigated the extent to which Indigenous-related content and perspectives are incorporated into the XXXX curriculum. …”
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Some New Developments in Contact Pressure Optimization by I. Páczelt

“… Relatively few works have dealt with the optimization problems of bodies in contact. The present work is intended as a contribution to the determination of contact pressure distribution in the frame of linear elasticity. …”
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An Intelligent Power Outlet System for the Smart Home of the Internet of Things by Tiago M. Fernández-Caramés

“…This paper presents an intelligent power outlet system that can be controlled wirelessly and that has been specifically designed to monitor electrical events in low-current loads. …”
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Structural and political determinants of health among Syrian refugee young adults in the Bekaa, Lebanon: a prospective cohort study of the impact of security raids on perceived dis... by Rima A Afifi, Rima Nakkash, Malak Tleis, Lilian Ghandour, Grant Brown, Hanan Al Masri, Marwa Fares, Fadi Al Halabi, Yamen Najjar, Bayan Louis

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A Combined Weighting Method Based on Hybrid of Interval Evidence Fusion and Random Sampling by Ying Yan, Bin Suo

“…Due to the complexity of system and lack of expertise, epistemic uncertainties may present in the experts’ judgment on the importance of certain indices during group decision-making. …”
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Adapting Cloud Accounting As Creative Innovation And The Role Of Accountants In The Era Of Disruption by Ni Gusti Ayu Pitria, Haliah Haliah, Nirwana Nirwana

“…Additionally, the article points out the critical need for accountants to continuously advance their technological understanding, embracing tools like Power BI and programming languages such as SQL, to stay pertinent and effective amidst disruptive trends. …”
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The PAMSSEM Approach for Multi-Attribute Group Decision-Making Using Single-Valued Neutrosophic Sets: Applications to Evaluating the Effectiveness of College Students' Psychologica... by Xiaolan Liang

“…To demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness of the proposed SVNN- PAMSSEM approach, a case study on the effectiveness evaluation of college students’ psychological education is presented. This example illustrates how the approach can be applied to assess the outcomes of psychological education programs, highlighting its applicability in real-world scenarios. …”
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