Integrated assessment of physical vulnerability in estuarine coastal plains: the Itajaí-Açu river case study, Brazil by Alexandre Vilci Campos, Jarbas Bonetti

“…Abstract Identifying coastal sectors prone to impacts due to climate change is essential for decision-making, especially in the current context of increasing occupation of these areas. …”
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Roadmaps to managed competition: to what extent does Ireland meet the preconditions for equity and efficiency? by John Armstrong

“…To improve equity, these criticisms led to the adoption of a new public health reform plan, called Sláintecare, which seeks to build towards equal access to services based on patient need and not their ability to pay. Given this context, this paper re-examines how might the current voluntary health insurance system be adapted to meet the central Sláintecare objective of increasing health coverage on an equitable basis. …”
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Research on the Digital Transformation strategy of Holiland Bakery Brand from the Perspective of Big Data by Zhang Zhuomin

“…With the increasing importance of data as a critical asset for businesses, particularly in the context of intense market competition, companies must leverage big data to devise more effective development plans, predict market trends, and assess risks. …”
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Contestations of energy transitions in peri-urban areas: The solar parks of the Vall d’Albaida (Spain) by Marleen Wilzing, Alessandra Vaselli, Declan J.H. van Herwaarden, Kornelis Walma, Lena Hommes, Carles Sanchis-Ibor

“…The European transition to renewable energy sources is increasingly reconfiguring land use in rural and peri-urban areas. …”
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Building Professional Relationships with Students: The Key to Focusing on Needs of the Market Trends by Andreea-Maria Sărmașiu

“…In the context of an increasingly dynamic and competitive job market, the cultivation of professional relationships between academia (professors and students) and different professional fields has emerged as an extremely important factor in addressing contemporary industry demands. …”
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The Emphases and Main Trends of China Studies in Thailand by Pornpawis Lhapeerakul, Yunke Zhai

“…This paper will outline the historical context and background of Chinese studies in Thailand, discuss the facilitating role of the Belt and Road Initiative in this field, and analyze the current state of Chinese studies in Thailand, highlighting its positive developmental trends.…”
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The Fourteenth Amendment and University Intellectual Diversity by Christopher R. Green

“…This article looks at these claims from the perspective that the Court has used with increasing frequency: the meaning expressed by the text of the Fourteenth Amendment in its original 1868 context. …”
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Silica nanoparticle toxicity: cellular mechanisms, neurotoxicological concerns, and environmental perspectives by Yuji Kamikubo, Hakushun Sakairi

“…Engineered silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are increasingly employed in various domains, including biomedicine and industry, owing to their tunable physicochemical properties. …”
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Foreign language enjoyment in language learning from a positive psychology perspective: a scoping review by Wenjie Wu, Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan, Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan

“…By evaluating 36 studies on FLE within the framework of PP, this article highlights the dynamic, interactive, and context-sensitive nature of emotions. It synthesizes key research themes and contextual and methodological characteristics while identifying current research gaps. …”
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Arts as Treatment? Innovation and resistance within an emerging movement by Heather Yoeli, Jane Macnaughton, Sarah McLusky, Mary Robson

“…Methodology: This paper critically analyses and updates the frequently-cited Diamond model of Smith (2003) and Macnaughton, White and Stacy (2005) exploring how and why, within a UK context of neoliberalism, austerity and evidence-based practice, AaH is being increasingly drawn into the methods and governance of medical and rehabilitative services. …”
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Assessment of Reader Technologies for Over-the-Counter Diagnostic Testing by Mia Cirrincione, Maren Downing, Kevin Leite, Samuel Dolphin, Adam Samuta, Mack Schermer, Kimberly Noble, Brian Walsh

“…Reader technology type, which is predictive of core reader attributes, should be considered when selecting a reader technology for a specific LFA test within the context of regulatory guidance. As diagnostics increase in complexity, readers provide solutions to accessibility challenges, facilitate public health reporting, and ease the transition to multiplex testing, therefore increasing market availability.…”
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Defining, assessing, and implementing organizational health literacy: barriers, facilitators, and tools – a systematic review by Nicola Pelizzari, Loredana Covolo, Elisabetta Ceretti, Carlotta Fiammenghi, Umberto Gelatti

“…Abstract Background Organizational health literacy (OHL) is increasingly recognized as a fundamental aspect of high-quality healthcare delivery, focusing on organizations’ roles in enabling patients to access, understand, and use health information effectively. …”
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Co-benefits of resilience planning: a review of analysis tools and methods by Jennifer F. Helgeson, Azin Al Kajbaf, Juan F. Fung

“…Fung and Helgeson reviewed the literature on co-benefits with a specific focus on the definition of co-benefits, areas where co-benefits are used the most (considering the literature related to climate change), and co-benefit measurement and assessment methodologies in the context of resilience planning. The current study further explores these areas by focusing on the development of the literature on co-benefits published since 2017. …”
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CMIP6 multi-model ensemble projection of reference evapotranspiration using machine learning algorithms by Milad Nouri, Shadman Veysi

“…This highlights the critical necessity for adaptive strategies in agricultural water management to mitigate the adverse CC effects. In this context, the current findings can assist decision-makers in identifying hotspots and quantifying CC impacts, thereby enabling the design of crucial adaptations.…”
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Insurtech innovations and telematics as «drivers» of change in the insurance industry by A.Yu. Polchanov, K.O. Halatiuk

“…The purpose of the article is to analyze the impact of the introduction of innovative technologies (Insurtech) and telematics on the development of the insurance market in the context of increasing globalization trends. Results. …”
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Modelling the supply and need for health professionals for primary health care in Ghana: Implications for health professions education and employment planning. by James Avoka Asamani, Christmal Dela Christmals, Gerda Marie Reitsma

“…By 2035, US$ 2.374 billion must be planned for the employment of those that would have to be trained to fill the need-based shortages and for sustaining the employment of those currently available.…”
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The prognostic value of serum apolipoprotein A1 levels in elderly patients with de novo SARS-CoV-2 omicron infection by Cong Shi, Ruishuang Ma, Miao Zhou, Shujun Yang, Shengping Gong

“…Additionally, we observed a significant increase in C-reactive protein (CRP) and beta-2 microglobulin (β2-MG) levels in individuals with decreased ApoA1 levels. …”
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Using music to reduce anxiety and stress in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty: A randomized clinical trial protocol by Francisco de Cássio de Oliveira Mendes, Kauanny Vitoria Gurgel dos Santos, Tâmara Taynah Medeiros da Silva, Vinicius dos Santos Lemos Pereira, Késsya Dantas Diniz, Kátia Regina Barros Ribeiro, Daniele Vieira Dantas, Rodrigo Assis Neves Dantas

“…In the current health context, there is a widespread increase in chronic non-communicable diseases that predominantly affect the cardiovascular system. …”
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Comparison of Bone Mineral Density in Lumbar Spine and Fracture Rate among Eight Drugs in Treatments of Osteoporosis in Men: A Network Meta-Analysis. by Ling-Xiao Chen, Zhi-Rui Zhou, Yu-Lin Li, Guang-Zhi Ning, Tian-Song Zhang, Di Zhang, Shi-Qing Feng

“…Zoledronate ranked first for increasing the BMD in LS, and teriparatide (20mg) was ranked first for decreasing the fracture rate.…”
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Transcriptomic analysis on pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients uncovers KRAS-mediated PPAR pathway alteration by Giuseppe Defazio, Federico Scolari, Sara Fancelli, Simone Polvani, Daniele Lavacchi, Lucia Picariello, Alessandro Tubita, Michaela Luconi, Lorenzo Antonuzzo, Lorenzo Antonuzzo, Andrea Galli, Serena Pillozzi

“…The incidence and mortality of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PC) are expected to increase in the coming years, with survival rates remaining poor due to limited treatment options. …”
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