Application of machine learning and neural network models based on experimental evaluation of dissimilar resistance spot-welded joints between grade 2 titanium alloy and AISI 304 s... by Marwan T. Mezher, Alejandro Pereira, Rusul Ahmed Shakir, Tomasz Trzepieciński

“…The best prediction model was found to be the ANN model when training the conjugate gradient with the Polak-Ribiere updates (Traincgp) training function with the hyperbolic tangent sigmoid transfer function (Tansig) with the mean squared error (MSE) and correlation coefficient (R2) values recorded as 0.01886 and 0.94973, respectively. …”
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Sustainability index analysis of microalgae cultivated in biorefinery palm oil mill effluent by A. Santoso, T. Handayani, D. Pinardi, K. Kusrestuwardani, N. Widyastuti, I. Djarot, J. Haryanti, A. Sitomurni, H. Apriyanto

“…However, palm oil mill effluent as a nutrient for the growth of microalgae has the potential for pollutant removal as well as algae biorefinery products such as biofuel, functional food and many others. This research objectives to analyze the sustainability of the microalgae biomass production for bio-refinery based on the sustainability index assessment. …”
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Health status biomarkers and hemato-biochemical indices in Nile tilápia by Lorena Bavia, Ana Paula da Silva, Milena Carvalho Carneiro, Melyssa Kmecick, Roberta Pozzan, Juan Esquivel-Muelbert, Lourdes Isaac, Maritana Mela Prodocimo

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Numerical thermodynamic-economic study and machine learning-based optimization of an innovative biogas-driven integrated power plant combined with sustainable liquid CO2 and liquid... by Ruijia Yuan, Fan Shi, Azher M. Abed, Mohamed Shaban, Sarminah Samad, Ahmad Almadhor, Barno Abdullaeva, Mouloud Aoudia, Salem Alkhalaf, Samah G. Babiker

“…The optimal outcomes reveal the mentioned objective functions' values at 47.22 %, 58.73 M$, and 33.53 $/GJ, respectively. …”
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Exploration of the ecology and ex-situ conservation of Betula utilis D. Don: Insights from topography, edaphic factors, and nursery management practices by P.A. Sofi, T.H. Masoodi, Nazir A. Pala, Muhammad Waheed, Saud Alamri, Shaista Khan, Khaled A. Alakeel, Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Rainer W. Bussmann

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Evaluation of anti-vibriocidal, antioxidant properties and cytotoxicity of bio fabricated/green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Euphorbia hitra L. leaf extract by Abhinash Marukurti, Alavala Matta Reddy, Silpa Rani Medapalli, Phanindra Babu Kasi, P. Tirupathi Rao, Rohini Anupoju, D. Ramachandran, B. Mallikarjuna, Kommoju Sarojani, Pangi Vijaya Nirmala

“…The increasing focus on combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquaculture sector is driving innovations and better improvements to save billions of dollars globally. …”
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Exploring family physicians’ mental health referrals via centralized referral systems in Quebec, Canada: a qualitative descriptive study by Jessica Spagnolo, Marie Beauséjour, Marie-Josée Fleury, Jean-François Clément, Claire Gamache, Lyne Couture, Carine Sauvé, Shane Knight, Christine Gilbert, Richard Fleet, Helen-Maria Vasiliadis

“…Factors identified as influencing referral mechanisms' use and functioning included: 1) challenges related to the communication of ministerial directives on the use/functioning of centralized referral systems; 2) stakeholders' perceptions on the regionally centralized system's objectives for service access; 3) collaborations between clinicians and the regionally centralized system; 4) perceived added value of the regionally centralized system compared to pre-existing centralized local referral systems; and 5) key organizational/system-level mental health challenges and facilitators. …”
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Beyond Laelius. The Orthopraxy of Friendship in the Late Republic by Christian Rollinger

“…This paper attempts to show the importance and function of amicitia in Roman aristocratic society by analyzing its influence on a variety of individual sectors of private and public day-to-day life. …”
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A Swap-Integrated Procurement Model for Supply Chains: Coordinating with Long-Term Wholesale Contracts by Min-Yeong Ryu, Pyung-Hoi Koo

“…These findings highlight the potential of swap-integrated procurement strategies as practical coordination mechanisms across both private and public sectors, offering strategic value in contexts such as vaccine distribution, fresh produce, and other critical products.…”
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Dietary Supplementation of an Organic Acid-Based Feed Attractant in Juvenile Largemouth Bass (<i>Micropterus salmoides</i>): Effects on Growth, Morphohistology, and Oxidative Stres... by Guohe Cai, Zhizhong Li, Miao Yu, Mingya Huang, Pengao Liu, Xiudan Tang, Qizhe Huang, Zhixue Guo, Yunzhang Sun

“…These results suggest the attractant has practical value in improving fish welfare and nutrient utilization efficiency, providing a functional dietary strategy for sustainable largemouth bass farming.…”
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Optimizing the Construction Supply Chain Network Considering the Flow of Materials, Equipment, Manpower, Drawings and Technical Documents by Seyed Saeid Helli, Hadi Mokhtari, Saeed Dehnavi

“…Nowadays, construction has become a growing and huge industry sector worldwide. One of the supply chains that needs proper management is related to the construction industry. …”
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Electrical Tortuosities of Porous Structures Based on Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces and Honeycombs for Power-to-Heat Systems by Thorsten Ott, Volker Dreißigacker

“…It was found that the electrical tortuosities of the investigated TPMS structures are nearly identical, while honeycomb structures show slightly higher values. Furthermore, the electrical tortuosity is mainly a function of the void fraction and does not change with the specific surface when the void fraction is kept constant. …”
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COMBINING FUZZY ANP AND FUZZY ARAS METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE BEST LAND INVESTMENT LOCATION by Chasib Idris, Mila Kurniawaty, Sa`adatul Fitri

“…Following this, the ranking stage utilizes the Additive Ratio Assessment (ARAS) method, which provides utility function values to determine the efficiency of alternatives. …”
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Why a strong global plastics treaty is essential for agricultural systems, food safety, food security and human health by Marie-France Dignac, Melissa Bakhos, Susanne Brander, Gabin Colombini, Megan Deeney, Etienne Dufour, Violette Geissen, Asta Hooge, Esperanza Huerta Lwanga, Baptiste Monsaingeon, Kristian Syberg, Joe Yates

“…Plastics’ essentiality, sustainability and safety criteria are needed in the agriculture sector – where plastics are used unsustainably and not all are essential – and in all sectors along the food production value chain (food processing, packaging).…”
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A chromosome-level genome assembly of the male darkbarbel catfish (Pelteobagrus vachelli) using PacBio HiFi and Hi-C data by Haiyang Liu, Jin Zhang, Tongxin Cui, Xincheng Zhang, Kaibin Li, Fang Wang, Qing Luo, Shuzhan Fei, Baixiang Chen, Chunkun Zhu, Kunci Chen, Xinping Zhu, Bingjie Li, Jian Zhao, Lingzhao Fang, Mi Ou

“…Abstract The darkbarbel catfish (Pelteobagrus vachelli), a species of significant economic value in China’s aquaculture sector, is widely utilized in hybrid yellow catfish production due to its exceptional growth rate. …”
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Faster-PPENet: Advancing Logistic Intelligence for PPE Recognition at Construction Sites by Jasim Alnahas

“…The usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial in a variety of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and hazardous material handling, to safeguard employees from possible dangers and risks. …”
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MATHEMATICAL SUPPORT OF THE INTELLIGENT INFORMATION SYSTEM OF ASSESSING THE OBJECT STATE by Sofiia Yakubovska, Olena Vysotska, Vladimir Timofeev

“…The following result was obtained: the suggested mathematical models for predicting the outcome of myocardial infarction that were developed with the use of the method of discriminant function and took into account human blood values can prevent sudden coronary death and improve the diagnostic efficiency. …”
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Role of International Human Resource Management in International NGOs and Humanitarian Organizations by Hamdullah Azimi, Mohammad Yusuf Saleh, Muhammad Ismail Basharmal

“…Comparative studies across sectors or conflict regions are also recommended.   …”
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THE PROPOSAL MODEL OF RATIONAL WORKFORCE ASSIGNMENT IN DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY BY ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS BASED 0-1 INTEGER PROGRAMMING by Yılmaz GÖKŞEN, Hakan AŞAN, Onur DOĞAN, Mustafa ÜNLÜ, Osman PALA

“…Competition is intense both in private and public sectors. Workforce can be said to be the main source enriching the organization and making it complex. …”
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Monitoring Transformation Processes in the Economy Using the Example of the IT Industry by V. G. Kogdenko

“…The type of growth and productivity of production factors is established by constructing the industry production function. Particular attention is paid to indicators of transformation processes — added value, labor productivity and return on capital. …”
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