Evaluation of urban energy transition and identification of barrier factors under the “dual carbon” goals: an empirical study of the Yangtze River economic belt by Haoran Yan, Jingke Gao, Shixiang Li, Jun Bai, Ziyuan Liu, Chen Mai

“…The results show: (1) The overall level of urban energy transition increased by 35.86%, with persistent inter-city disparities, though their intensity has been alleviated. …”
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How do grit and academic stress influence academic performance? The role of academic self-efficacy as a mediator and moderator variable by Muh Daud, Dian Novita Siswanti, Dwi Yan Nugraha, Edwin Adrianta Surijah

“…Online learning systems are currently the primary approach to delivering information and facilitating learning for postgraduate students, replacing traditional in-person methods in many contexts. …”
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Key Drivers Affecting the Future of Power Relations in Tehran Metropolis with a Scenario-Writing Approach by Afshin Mottaghi, Arash Ghorbani Sepehr, Joseph Saloukadz

“…Given this context, the central question guiding the present research was this: What are the drivers and future scenarios of power relations in Tehran Metropolis? …”
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A Legal Analysis of Liability for the Loss of the Subject Matter of Sale after Contract Termination: A New Inquiry into Sunni Jurisprudence by Mohammad Hossein Taghipour Darzi Naghibi, Umm al-Banin Ramzan Zadeh, Mostafa Firoozi Rad

“…Determining who bears the liability for this loss becomes a contentious issue: should it be the party currently in possession or the rightful owner awaiting the return? …”
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The Validity of Cryptocurrency Transactions and the Analysis of Associated Disputes by Hossein Qahari, Javad Hosseinzadeh

“…Introduction The complex economic relations in the current era increasingly demand the provision of efficient, rational, and comprehensive legal norms. …”
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戶外教育課程評估指標建構之研究 Indicators for Evaluating Outdoor Education Curricula by 鄭智明 Chi Meng Cheang, 陳美燕 Mei-Yen Chen, 郭雄軍 Husing-Chun Kuo

“…The outdoor education model explored in the current study was developed on the basis of experiential learning. …”
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Advancing multimodal teaching: a bibliometric and content analysis of trends, influences, and future directions by Xingrong Guo, Siyu Chen, Yiming Guo

“…This study not only highlights the current trends in multimodal teaching but also proposes a conceptual framework and future research directions, offering valuable insights for the adaptation of educational practices in increasingly digital and multimodal contexts.…”
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Health Technology Assessment in China’s Health Care Sector: Development and Applications by Wudong Guo, Peimeng Wang, Yuzheng Zhang, Xue Li, Yaoling Wang, Kun Zhao, Francis Ruiz, Rui Li, Feiyi Xiao, Xuefei Gu, Mao You, Qiang Fu

“…In promoting its medical insurance system reform, China is actively developing health technology assessment (HTA) with principles and applications adapted to the Chinese context. This study aims to analyze the evolution of HTA in China with a focus on context, actors, process, content, and challenges encountered through applying a modified verson of Walt and Gilson’s policy triangle framework. …”
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Helminth Coinfections Modulate Disease Dynamics and Vaccination Success in the Era of Emerging Infectious Diseases by Brice Armel Nembot Fogang, Linda Batsa Debrah, Michael Owusu, George Agyei, Julia Meyer, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, Manuel Ritter, Kathrin Arndts, Derrick Adu Mensah, Tomabu Adjobimey, Achim Hörauf, Alexander Yaw Debrah

“…Helminth infection can also negatively impact vaccine efficacy by suppressing B cell activity, reducing antibody levels, and decreasing vaccine effectiveness against infectious diseases. …”
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Control Shift by Theodora Chatzi Rodopoulou

“…The aim of this dissertation is to explore the potential of enhancement of the Industrial Heritage Reuse through the identification and analysis of its influencing Aspects, under the light of the contemporary theoretical conservation concepts, the current demands of the field of practice and the rising challenges of the 21st century context. …”
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Trends and Prospects in Educational Modernisation: A Hermeneutic Approach by A. F. Zakirova, Ye. N. Volodina

“…To overcome this situation and to break this deadlock, a profound reconsideration of the values underlying mechanisms of reform is required, taking into account multifaceted personal, social, national and universal relations, as well as unity of content, forms and means of education.The aims of the research were identified as follows: to analyse the current trends of modernisation in comprehensive schools and higher educational establishments; to justify humanistic mechanisms for improving the modernisation in the context of language education, which performs personally developing and socialising functions under ideological pluralism and opposition of value systems.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Integrated meta-analysis and network pharmacology analysis: evaluation of Zhigancao decoction as treatment for diabetic cardiomyopathy by Kangshou Ji, Kangshou Ji, Meizi Han, Mingqian Yang, Qian Xu, Yan Zhang, Yan Zhang

“…Additionally, the utilization of ZGCD was leading to a reduction in LVEDV, LVESV and LVDD, also a greater increase in LVEF. Meanwhile, the utilization of ZGCD during intervention was more effective in reducing SBP, and DBP. …”
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Sala de aula invertida com Tecnologias Digitais e Ferramenta Metacognitiva para potencializar as aulas do Ensino Superior / Flipped classroom with digital technologies and metacogn... by Caroline Medeiros Martins de Almeida, Camila Maria Bandeira Scheunemann, Paulo Tadeu Campos Lopes

“…A utilização do material autossuficiente baseado nas tecnologias digitais auxiliou os alunos na apreensão dos conceitos de fibromialgia, pois oferecia o conteúdo de modo organizado, atendendo as necessidades dos estudantes. /// In the current digital context, students are increasingly involved by digital technologies in their daily lives, which drives their insertion in the educational field, at different levels of education, in order to make classes more attractive, interesting and dynamic. …”

Optimizing a Novel Smartphone App to Prevent Postpartum Depression Adapted From an Evidence-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program: Qualitative Study by Adam K Lewkowitz, Melissa Guillen, Katrina Ursino, Rackeem Baker, Liana Lum, Cynthia L Battle, Crystal Ware, Nina K Ayala, Melissa Clark, Megan L Ranney, Emily S Miller, Kate M Guthrie

“…Participants’ suggestions to improve MBapp were categorized within the FRAME as adaptations that improved either content or context to optimize reach, retention, engagement, and fit for end users. …”
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La transferencia y difusión del conocimiento en el entrenamiento deportivo: una revisión de alcance (The transfer and dissemination of knowledge in sports training: a scoping revie... by Boryi Alexander Becerra Patiño, Jack Billy Escorcia-Clavijo

“…Objective. To establish the current state of knowledge transfer and diffusion in sports training. …”
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Rethinking dosimeter assignment for military radiation safety by Hosub Chi, Jungmi Park, Gyoungjun Choi, Kang Ku

“…The study provides a solid foundation for revising current military dosimetry protocols in current military radiation safety management practices. …”
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Knowledge gaps and research opportunities in the light of the European Union Regulation on deforestation-free products by Piermaria Corona, Valerio Di Stefano, Angelo Mariano

“… In recent decades the need for new legislative and technical tools to counter the main threats to the world's forests has been increasingly felt. Currently, the European Union (EU) has moved towards the implementation of the new deforestation-free products Regulation (EUDR) which builds on the experience gained by Member States and EU institutions with the Regulation on timber trade. …”
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Cross-border approach to regions’ smart specialization: experience of the EU member states by Olha Demedyuk, Khrystyna Prytula

“…However, lately, European researchers have been paying increasing attention to the issues of regions’ capacity to overcome the boundaries of administrative units inside the country and abroad and to the need to consider regions in the context of their functioning among others, especially from the viewpoint of the growing role of their innovative networks in global value chains. …”
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Supporting contraceptive self-care and reproductive empowerment with a digital health game in Barbados: Development and Pre-implementation study for What’s My Method? [version 2; p... by Clara Bertozzi-Villa, Nicole Alleyne, Erin Sabato, Anderson Langdon, Elena Bertozzi, Tiffany Jordan, Sonia Watson-Miller

“…Effective contraceptive education is essential to reducing unwanted pregnancy, increasing uptake of modern contraceptive methods, and thoughtfully planning desired births. …”
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Two decades of insecticide resistance in Benin: a retrospective analysis of evolution and drivers by Steve Zinsou Hougbe, Razaki A. Ossé, Roseric Azondékon, Casimir Kpanou, Minassou Juvénal Ahouandjinou, Zul-kifl Affolabi, Koffi Djigbodi Koumodji, Hermann Sagbohan, Esdras Mahoutin Odjo, Constantin Adoha, Boulais Yovogan, Serge Akpodji, Linda Towakinou, Bruno Akinro, Albert Salako, Filémon Tokponnon, Germain Gil Padonou, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Martin Akogbeto

“…The present paper provides a retrospective analysis of these data to assess the current state of insecticide resistance and its evolution over two decades. …”
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