Smart green ports: a sustainable solution for the maritime industry in a changing climate by Mohamed Elhussieny

“…The results show that, in ports where the IoT and AI technologies are effectively integrated, energy efficiency improves and greenhouse gas emissions significantly decrease. The application of smart technologies smoothens the processes of logistics, reduces costs, and increases service levels. …”
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Microscopic characteristics and corrosion rate modeling in galvanized high-strength steel wires by Haiping Zhang, Haojie Liu, Fanghuai Chen, Yuan Luo, Xinhui Xiao, Yang Deng, Naiwei Lu, Yang Liu

“…The results indicate that during the initial stage of electrochemical corrosion in GHSSWs, internal stress between the corrosion products and the GHSSWs substrate leads to the formation of apparent cracks in the corroded wire, increasing the contact area between the specimen and the electrolyte and accelerating the corrosion process. …”
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Hardware in the Loop Test-Rig for Identification and Control Application on High Speed Pantographs by A. Collina, A. Facchinetti, F. Fossati, F. Resta

“…Trains current collection for traction motors is obtained by means of a sliding contact between the overhead line (OHL) and the collector strips mounted on the pantograph head. …”
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Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Protocol and the Impact on the Nucleated and Progenitor Cell by Eze, Evelyn Mgbeoma*', Jacob, Ransom Baribefii '., Lenox-Prince, Tamunonengiye-Ofori’ and Okoye, Nelyn Akunna’

“…Inall cases the loss of cells increased with the number of days of storage before processing.…”
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Efficacy and safety of compound glycyrrhizin combined with topical minoxidil for alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Chenqi Guo, Xiangru Gu, Junchen Li, Yingdong Wang, Xiaoya Liu, Guojing Yang, Min Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…The SALT score (MD = −10.09, 95% CI [−12.89, −7.30], p < 0.00001), serum TNF-α levels (MD = −0.99, 95% CI [−1.19, −0.39], p < 0.00001), serum IL-12 levels (MD = −8.84, 95% CI [−11.20, −6.47], p < 0.00001) and serum IFN-γ levels (MD = −7.44, 95% CI [−11.51, −3.37], p = 0.0003) were reduced, and the serum TGF-β1 levels (MD = 2.40, 95% CI [1.24, 3.57], p < 0.0001) were increased. There were no significant differences in reported adverse events, including irritant contact dermatitis (RR = 0.51, 95% CI [0.25, 1.01], p = 0.05),’ gastrointestinal reactions (RR = 2.47, 95% CI [0.49, 12.55], p = 0.28), lower limb edema (RR = 2.60, 95% CI [0.61, 11.06], p = 0.20), facial edema (RR = 2.33, 95% CI [0.61, 8.93], p = 0.22), or localized itching (RR = 0.56, 95% CI [0.18, 1.75], p = 0.32), between the two groups.Conclusion The current evidence indicates that CG combined with topical minoxidil therapy is effective and safe for AA. …”
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Does Beta Explain Global Equity Market Volatility – Some Empirical Evidence by Radosław Kurach

“…In this study, we examine Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) in its international context (ICAPM) using the monthly equity returns for 26 countries (18 developed and 8 emerging markets) between July 1996 and June 2011 and adopting the US investor’s perspective. …”
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High-Quality Manufacturing with Electrochemical Jet Machining (ECJM) for Processing Applications: A Comprehensive Review, Challenges, and Future Opportunities by Yong Huang, Yi Hu, Xincai Liu, Xin Wang, Siqi Wu, Hanqing Shi

“…This review not only provides a snapshot of the current status of ECJM technology, but also discusses the current challenges and possible future improvements of the technology.…”
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Automated sample tracking and parameter adaption for scanning laser optical tomography. by Hannes Benecke, Firas Almadani, Johannes Heske, Tobias May, Ludger Overmeyer, Sonja Johannsmeier, Tammo Ripken

“…Non-destructive, three-dimensional imaging techniques are of great importance in medicine as well as in technical analysis. In this context, it is of particular importance to generate reliable and repeatable results of high quality. …”
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Pecorino romano : les transformations d’un produit d’origine protégée au cours des xixe et xxe siècles by Rita d’Errico

“…Although its name refers to the Roman countryside, the region of Lazio from which it comes, Pecorino romano –the most exported Italian cheese until the late 20th century– is currently produced mainly in Sardinia, while that produced in Lazio is increasingly marginal and risks disappearing from the market. …”
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Strategic Force Projection and Analysis of the Force Projection Capabilities of the Turkish Armed Forces by Mehmet Okkan

“…This study aims to elucidate the concept of “strategic force projection,” which has been largely overlooked in the Turkish literature, and to assess the force projection capabilities that Türkiye increasingly requires in the post-Cold War context. This article addresses the question of which capabilities the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) currently possess and what additional capabilities they must develop soon to fulfill their ambition of becoming a regional power with effective deterrence. …”
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Modeling of Phototransistors Based on Quasi-Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenides by Sergey D. Lavrov, Andrey A. Guskov

“…A key insight from the study is the critical role of defect states, including traps, impurities, and interfacial imperfections, in governing the dark current and photocurrent under channel pinch-off conditions (Vg < −1.0 V). …”
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Sexual Crimes in Metaverse: New Frontiers in Forensic Psychology and Legal Challenges by Giulia Melis, Merylin Monaro

“…While digital threats such as the dissemination of pornographic material have long been recognized, behaviors like sexual harassment and assault have historically been addressed primarily within physical contexts. However, in Metaverse, the boundaries between virtual and physical harm are increasingly blurred, as illustrated by the first widely reported case of virtual rape in January 2024, involving the avatar of a young girl assaulted by other users in an immersive gaming environment. …”
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Based on the Logistic regression analysis method, the carbon emission indicators of a certain province are analyzed Analysis and research by Hu Zhengxi

“…China is currently in an important period of strategic opportunities, experiencing rapid economic development, gradual social transformation, and increasingly prominent environmental issues.Achieving sustainable development of the economy, society, and environment is currently the most important task. …”
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L’approche du décrochage scolaire selon les théories culturalistes de l’activité. Bénéfices et perspectives by Éric Flavier, Jacques Méard

“…Education policies are currently paying increasing attention to the prevention of and the fight against pupils dropping out of school. …”
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Early mental health intervention and supported self-care for LGBTQ+ young people in the UK: a mixed-methods study by Elizabeth McDermott, Rachael Eastham, Elizabeth Hughes, Emily Pattison, Katherine Johnson, Stephanie Davis, Steven Pryjmachuk, Ceu Mateus, Olu Jenzen, Felix McNulty

“…Stage 2: service mapping This stage of the study investigated and mapped current LGBTQ+ youth-specific mental health service provision across the UK. …”
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Effect of Educational Intervention Guideline on Quality of Life among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Aziza I. Mohamed, Shimaa A. Moustafa

“… Contexts: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrine disorder among women at the childbearing period that diminished women’s quality of life. …”
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Skin Lesions as Signs of Neuroenhancement in Sport by Sorana-Cristiana Popescu, Roman Popescu, Vlad Voiculescu, Carolina Negrei

“…Among non-pharmacological methods, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) was notably linked to skin burns, primarily due to inadequate electrode–skin contact, prolonged exposure, or excessive current intensity. …”
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Évaluer les gains langagiers dans le cadre d’un apprentissage informel à l’étranger by Eva Donohoe

“…The VEPT showed an overall decrease of 7.59% in oral production, in contrast to the CAF analysis, which revealed significant gains in fluency and accuracy for students who went abroad. …”
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P22 | EXPLORING THE UNEXPECTED DUAL ROLE OF GARLIC DERIVATIVES IN REGULATING INVASIVENESS IN BREAST CANCER SUBTYPES

“…However, studies fail to account for the high heterogeneity within triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and no data are currently available about its effects on HER2+ tumors, which, despite recent therapeutic advances, frequently develop resistance. …”
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ASSESSING SOFT SKILLS IN ESP: EVALUATING COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK IN PHD ENGLISH COURSES by Khadidja Samira Zitouni

“…This study investigates the integration of soft skills, specifically communication and teamwork, in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses designed for PhD students. Soft skills are increasingly recognized as critical for success in both academic and professional contexts, yet many ESP courses continue to focus solely on technical language and discipline-specific terminology. …”
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