Developing Multi-Modal Communication Tools for Retrofit Guidance in Ageing Bushfire-Prone Communities by Shuang Wu, Mona Salam, Aso Hajirasouli, Iina Lohi, Alison Wain, Sara Wilkinson, Gregory M. Morrison, Saeed Banihashemi

“…The increasing frequency and severity of bushfires in Australia, combined with an ageing population in bushfire-prone regions, creates an urgent need for targeted resilience guidance for older Australians. …”
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The Efficacy of Dog Assisted Therapy in depression and anxiety – a review by Dominika Marciniuk, Paulina Głogowska, Wiktor Grela, Jagoda Niewiadomska, Natalia Gniaź, Dawid Tulej, Natalia Marko, Alicja Dziedzic, Daria Furtak, Aleksandra Górska

“…There have also been noted significant increases in beta-endorphin, oxytocyn, β-phenylethylamine and dopamine levels.   …”
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Microstructural transition from ZrO₂ to Zr–Al intermetallics and property evolution in AA5051 composites by G. Anbuchezhiyan, G. Ananth, Vignesh M, K. Logesh, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Elango Natarajan

“…The inclusion of hard ZrO₂ particles minimised wear loss percentage in synthesised composites by reducing direct contact between the matrix and wear surface, resulting in less adhesive wear.…”
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Stochastic simulation modeling of the economics of providing additional living space for housed dairy cows by Jake S. Thompson, Chris D. Hudson, Jon N. Huxley, Jasmeet Kaler, Martin J. Green

“…Under the circumstances and contexts investigated, the results suggest that building for increased living space would be cost-effective. …”
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Assessing the Potential Risk of Invasion of the Neophyte <i>Pluchea ovalis</i> (Pers.) DC. (Asteraceae) in the Canarian Archipelago Using an Ensemble of Species Distribution Modell... by Juan José García-Alvarado, Miguel Pestano-González, Cristina González-Montelongo, Agustín Naranjo-Cigala, José Ramón Arévalo

“…In addition, we forecasted the potential distribution of <i>Pluchea ovalis</i> under different climate change conditions (SSP126, SSP370, and SSP585), showing how its habitability would increase in the worst scenarios. Both contexts favor areas gained by the species in places where they are currently not present, revealing new suitable sectors in the westernmost islands.…”
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Factors Related to Health Resilience in Students Affected by Disaster at Campus Graha Ananda Palu by Sadli Syam, Muhammad Sabri Syahrir, Muhammad Aji Satria, Iin Irawati

“…Follow stages disaster in Palu City, when these are the people affected disaster in Palu City now currently in phase recovery going to resilience, namely restore normal condition and strengthen Power stand public to disaster. …”
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Methods for the health technology assessment of complex interventions: a protocol for a scoping review by Tracy Merlin, Abdolvahab Baghbanian, Drew Carter, Shuhong Wang

“…Introduction In healthcare policy and economic literature, research on the health technology assessment (HTA) of complex interventions (CIs) is becoming increasingly important. In many developed countries, HTA guides decision-making to help achieve greater value for money when funding health care. …”
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A review of coal mine saline mine water treatment and utilization technologies by Weidong MAO, Zhongquan GUO, Yuan FU, Jiuli YANG, Xufeng XU, Yantao WU, Zhipeng TANG, Jun ZHANG, Dongfeng CUI, Junzhao ZHU

“…China’s coal production is dominated by underground mining. With increasing mining depth, there is an observed rise in the proportion of saline mine water emissions. …”
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Fuel cell technologies in the automotive sector: A focus on proton exchange membrane and Alkaline fuel cells by Vijay Bhooshan Kumar, Aakash Collin, M. Gopi Sankar, Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

“…The automotive industry currently relies heavily on internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, which consumes large amounts of fossil fuels and significantly contributes to global environmental degradation and the ongoing energy crisis. …”
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Implementation of a community-based LC-UV drug checking service: promising preliminary findings on feasibility and validity by Nicolas Fabresse, Eurydice Papias, Alma Heckenroth, Victor Martin, Daniel Allemann, Perrine Roux

“…Abstract Background The increasing diversity of psychoactive substances on the unregulated drug market poses significant health, psychological, and social risks to people who use drugs (PWUD). …”
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Teaching communication skills to OTL-HNS residents: multisource feedback and simulated scenarios by Pier-Luc Beaudoin, Mathilde Labbé, Amanda Fanous, Meredith Young, Jamie Rappaport, Yoon Soo Park, John Manoukian, Lily H. P. Nguyen

“…Abstract Background Effective communication has been linked to a reduction in adverse events and improved patient compliance. Currently in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (OTL-HNS) residency programs, there is limited explicit teaching of communication skills. …”
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An in-depth understanding of stakeholders’ experiences about their participation in the co-production of ‘Maze Out’: a serious game for the treatment of eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Aida Bikic, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Anette Søgaard Nielsen, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Martina Scarpelli, Luciana Schneider, Regina Christiansen

“…Abstract Background Co-production is increasingly used in mental health research and clinical settings. …”
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Expanding a primary care nurse practitioner fellowship to support rural and underserved pediatric patients in the US by Aaron Carpenter, Catherine Haut, Sarah Wawrzynski, Stacey Bachman, Lisa Kelly

“… Context: A significant shortage of primary care and mental healthcare providers currently exists in the US and is predicted to worsen, emphasizing the imperative for mental health training and collaboration within primary care settings, especially in rural and underserved areas. …”
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Trade-Off Between Growth Regimes in <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i>: Impact on Carotenoid Production by Patrícia Acosta Caetano, Pricila Pinheiro Nass, Mariany Costa Deprá, Tatiele Casagrande do Nascimento, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Leila Queiroz Zepka

“…In this context, this study aims to investigate the carotenoid profile of <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> through growth curve experiments conducted under photoautotrophic and heterotrophic regimes. …”
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Epidemiology of Horsepox. The New Aspects by L. F. Stovba, A. A. Petrov, S. A. Melnikov, O. V. Chukhralia, N. K. Cherniкova, S. V. Borisevich

“…Although horsepox is currently considered extinct, its pathogen may persist in unknown reservoirs. …”
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Biomimetic Robotics and Sensing for Healthcare Applications and Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review by H. M. K. K. M. B. Herath, Nuwan Madusanka, S. L. P. Yasakethu, Chaminda Hewage, Byeong-Il Lee

“…By consolidating current research efforts, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art, serving as a foundation for future investigations aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing quality of life.…”
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Risk Factors for Financial Toxicity in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer by Jing Wang, Jialu Cui, Xiaoyuan Wang, Zhihua Li, Yang Liu, Baoxin Shi

“…Financial toxicity (FT), as a concept describing the economic burden on patients, is crucial to comprehend the extent and determinants within specific contexts. Objective To understand the current status of FT among Chinese pancreatic cancer (PC) patients, identify risk factors for FT, and summarize the characteristics of high‐risk groups. …”
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Spin Seebeck in the weakly exchange-coupled Van der Waals antiferromagnet across the spin-flip transition by Xue He, Shilei Ding, Hans Gløckner Giil, Jicheng Wang, Mona Bhukta, Mingxing Wu, Wen Shi, Zhongchong Lin, Zhongyu Liang, Jinbo Yang, Mathias Kläui, Arne Brataas, Yanglong Hou, Rui Wu

“…The spin Seebeck effect increases as the magnetic field increases before the spin-flip transition due to the enhancement of the thermal spin current as a function of the applied field. …”
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Exploring carbon emission drivers in G5 economies: the interplay of green technology, environmental performance, energy intensity, and economic growth by Qingdong Hao, Rimsha Arshad

“…In contrast, both energy intensity and environmental performance indicators show a positive association with emissions, suggesting that increased energy demand and limited effectiveness of current environmental measures hinder mitigation efforts. …”
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Physical Literacy and Physical Activity in Early Years Education: What’s Known, What’s Done, and What’s Needed? by Natalie Weir, Andy Pringle, Clare M. P. Roscoe

“…<b>Background:</b> Physical literacy (PL) is increasingly recognised as essential for fostering lifelong engagement in physical activity (PA), particularly when nurtured in early childhood. …”
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