DepthFormer: Depth‐Enhanced Transformer Network for Semantic Segmentation of the Martian Surface From Rover Images by Yuan Ma, Zhaojin Li, Bo Wu, Ran Duan

“…Advanced deep learning techniques, particularly Transformers, can enhance semantic segmentation and image interpretation, deepening our understanding of Martian surface features. However, current publicly available neural networks are trained in the context of Earth, rendering the direct use of the Martian surface impossible. …”
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Comparative analysis of military security policy of Norway and Denmark in the Arctic region by Igor S. Doroshenko

“…In conclusion, the assessment of the current defense capability of Denmark and Norway is given, as well as the impact of NATO joint exercises on Russia’s Arctic policy making is considered in order to highlight the role of coastal states in this context.…”
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Exploring forest rehabilitation and restoration: A brief systematic review by Mthokozisi Ndumiso Mzuzuwentokozo Buthelezi, Romano Trent Lottering, Kabir Yunus Peerbhay, Onisimo Mutanga

“…These approaches require context-specific planning and consideration of various factors outlined in existing literature. …”
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Evolution of preschool girls’ beauty standards over the recent 10 years: findings of the experimental longitudinal study by O.V. Shalygina, A.B. Kholmogorova

“… <p><strong>Context and Relevance<em>. </em></strong>Body dissatisfaction is a risk factor for the development of eating disorders, which has also been found over the recent decades among children and adolescents. …”
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The development of future foreign language teachers’ digital competences in creating multimedia tutorials by G. Zh. Smagulova, G. B. Sarzhanova, G. K. Tleuzhanova, N. Stanciu

“…The developed training course proved its effectiveness in increasing the level of development of digital competences of future FL teachers in the field of designing multimedia educational resources. …”
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Analyzing the impact of urban growth on urban quality of life in the city of El Eluma: A multidimensional study by Hama Aya, Djeffal Djafar

“…Contemporary cities are facing increasing pressures resulting from the rapid pace of urban growth and the associated imbalances that affect residents’ well-being and the sustainability of urban systems. …”
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The Impact of Decentralized Finance on the Activities of Traditional Financial Intermediaries by M. T. Belova, I. A. Rizvanova

“…Focus on minimizing risks should facilitate the use of DeFi services by traditional financial intermediaries in the context of creating and developing innovative projects. …”
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The Dominants of Contemporary Political Culture and the Transformation of Political Governance by A. D. Tumanov

“…Contemporary political governance is increasingly dependent on the trends of global globalization, changing in the context of global migration and constantly creating and changing multinational communities. …”
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The New Normal? by O. A. Donskikh

“…The article discusses the preliminary results of the forced transition to entire online learning in the higher education system in the context of the general growth trend of the corresponding form of education in various universities around the world. …”
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Can we adapt fairly? Scoping review of health equity implications of flood risk in coastal communities by Sari Kovats, Grace Turner, Sally Brown, Owen Landeg, Rachel Brisley, Louise O’Connor

“…Policies and practices like household insurance and property resilience measures may increase inequalities, while community engagement, planning and structural solutions can reduce disparities, depending on local context and implementation.Conclusions Adaptation to UK coastal flood risk requires both short-term and long-term strategies. …”
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A Bibliometric Research on Food Market Shifts. Challenges for Actors in the Food Chain by Corina Ionela Dumitrescu, Mirona Ana Maria Ichimov, Nicoleta Niculescu, Iuliana Grecu

“…The present paper aims to analyse the current state of research carried out on changes and new trends in the food market, at a global level. …”
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Vaccination: Assessing Safety, Efficacy, and Synergistic Potential by Jacob New, Luke Shenton, Radia Ksayer, Justin Wang, Karam Zakharia, Laura J. Nicholson, Amitabh C. Pandey

“…As ICIs gain broader clinical application, the relevance of current vaccination guidelines for cancer patients—largely developed in the context of cytotoxic therapies—becomes increasingly uncertain. …”
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Characterization of Global Research Trends and Prospects on Prone Positioning in Respiratory Failure: Bibliometric Analysis by Rong Lei, Feng Yue, Chaofu Yue, Zihan Zhang, Xian Huang, Qiaolin Li, Zhigang Yang, Rong Li, Keyi Zhao, Mei Yang

“…ConclusionsThis study revealed a rapidly growing body of literature on prone positioning in respiratory failure, especially in the context of COVID-19. The findings underscore the importance of further multicenter clinical trials to validate current practices and refine treatment protocols. …”
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What shapes silvopastoralism in Mediterranean mid-mountain areas? Understanding factors, drivers, and dynamics using fuzzy cognitive mapping by Antonio Lecegui, Ana M Olaizola, Kasper Kok, Elsa Varela

“…Silvopastoral systems, integrating woody vegetation and livestock farming, are increasingly recognized as a sustainable land-use supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services provision in the Mediterranean. …”
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A Polymer-Binder-Free Approach to Creating Functional LiFePO₄ Cathodes by Organic Ionic Plastic Crystal-Derived Ion-Conductive Binders by Daniela M. Josepetti, Maria Forsyth, Patrick C. Howlett, Hiroyuki Ueda

“…Lithium-ion batteries are a promising technology to promote the phase-out of fossil fuel vehicles. Increasing efforts are focused on improving their energy density and safety by replacing current materials with more efficient and safer alternatives. …”
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Metaverse in the university and university in the metaverse: metaversity and multiversity by S. Khosravi

“…Attempts are to re-articulate those concepts, draw a big picture of their social relations (in what Karl Popper called world 3), and provide an epistemological criticism of current debates on consistencies and controversies of university and the metaverse.…”
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Design and Evaluation of Environmental Value Mechanisms for Green Power Considering Carbon Reductions by Yan Lu, Mengmeng Zhang, Lei An, Pengyun Geng, Lili Liu, Tiantian Feng

“…Under the global context of addressing climate change and actively promoting energy transition, green power has become increasingly vital in the energy structure due to its clean and sustainable advantages. …”
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A classifier-assisted evolutionary algorithm with knowledge transfer for expensive multitasking problems by Min Hu, Zhigang Ren, Zhirui Cao, Yifeng Guo, Haitao Sun, Hongyao Zhou, Yu Guo

“…However, due to the scarcity of training samples, the prediction accuracy of frequently-used regression surrogate models can hardly be guaranteed as the difficulty of the problem increases, resulting in performance degradation of the whole algorithm. …”
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Future armed conflicts - A new point of view [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Tomasz Smal, Marek Tomaszycki, Norbert Świętochowski

“…In the paper, the authors took an attempt to answer the following questions: How will the geopolitical and economic situation in the world change, also in the context of progressing climate change? How will armed conflicts evolve in a changing world? …”
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The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder and its correlation with health beliefs among medical students by Mohammad Amiri, Zahra Mehmannavaz Mikal, Elham Sadeghi, Ahmad Khosravi

“…Furthermore, the variables of educational level, impoverished economic status, and anxiety induced by the COVID-19 pandemic emerged as significant predictors of elevated scores on the PTSD scale. In order to increase psychological health and reduce PTSD in students, this research suggests teaching health principles in the context of COVID-19.…”
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