Density matrix emulation of quantum recurrent neural networks for multivariate time series prediction by J D Viqueira, D Faílde, M M Juane, A Gómez, D Mera

“…However, the effective implementation of some QRNN models is limited by the need for mid-circuit measurements. Those increase the requirements for quantum hardware, which in the current noisy intermediate-scale quantum era does not allow reliable computations. …”
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Analytical simulation of meander morphology from equilibrium to long-term evolution: Impacts of channel geometry and vegetation-induced coarsening by Yanjie Sun, Xiaolong Song, Zhi Li, Haijue Xu, Yuchuan Bai

“…This research advances understanding of the multifaceted nature of meandering river systems and offers practical tools for informed decision-making in river engineering and environmental management, particularly in the context of climate change and increasing anthropogenic pressures on fluvial ecosystems.…”
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Natural Hydrogen in Uruguay: Catalog of H₂-Generating Rocks, Prospective Exploration Areas, and Potential Systems by Marcos Sequeira, Ethel Morales, Isabelle Moretti, Gerardo Veroslavsky, Facundo Plenc, Roberto d’Avila, Hector de Santa Ana

“…However, its current production remains largely dependent on carbon-emitting sources. …”
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A systematic review on environmentally friendly hydrogen production methods: comparative analysis of reactor technologies for optimal efficiency and sustainability by Aisha Hamid, Raja Razuan Raja Deris, Siti Nur Amira Shaffee, Taufiq Yap Yun Hin, Divine Senanu Ametefe, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim

“…The transition to a hydrogen-based energy system is increasingly viewed as vital for achieving global sustainability and decarbonization goals. …”
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Functional and Therapeutic Roles of Plant-Derived Antioxidants in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Considerations for Special Populations by Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez, Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco, Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz, Ismael Martínez-Guardado, Roberto Valcárcel-Martín, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera

“…Emphasis was placed on mechanistic studies, clinical trials, bioavailability data, and advances in formulation technologies related to antioxidant compounds in the context of T2DM. Results: Plant antioxidants exert beneficial effects by modulating oxidative stress, reducing systemic inflammation, and improving insulin signaling pathways. …”
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Towards the Integration of Additive Manufacturing for Freeform Steel and Glass Façade Construction by Lia Tramontini

“…Following this, a literature review on the use of AM in façades is used to understand the extent to which AM technology has already been explored in this context. Chapters 4 and 5 explore the design and development of two key components, namely a structural node and gasket node, respectively. …”
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“Hold the retractor, that’s it?” – A retrospective longitudinal evaluation-study of the surgical and the elective tertial in the practical year by Junga, Anna, Görlich, Dennis, Scherzer, Sönke, Schwarz, Meike, Schulze, Henriette, Marschall, Bernhard, Becker, Jan Carl

“…Introduction: In the context of the shortage of physicians, the practical year is an important component in the acquisition of future medical talent. …”
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear Detection Using Hybrid CNN Transformer by Suthir Sriram, Deependra K. Singh, D. V. Sairam, Nivethitha Vijayaraj, Thangavel Murugan

“…For instance, CNNs have a tendency of extracting local features, hence have problems in understanding global context but on the other hand, transformers excel in understanding global information even if it implies losing some details in localization. …”
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Sectoral investments to achieve water, energy and land SDG under climate change uncertainty by Adriano Vinca, Muhammad Awais, Edward Byers, Volker Krey, Keywan Riahi

“…Developing countries in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa will need to increase their spending by 10%–30%, compared to current trends, to meet their SDGs for water. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab versus sorafenib as first-line therapy in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma in the US and Chinese setting: a modelling compa... by Lei Wang, Lulu Liu, Yiling Ding, Qilin Zhang, Yamin Shu

“…In scenario analyses, the atezolizumab plus bevacizumab treatment becomes favourable when the cost of atezolizumab decreases to 67.85% and 18.45% of its original price in the USA and China, respectively.Conclusions The atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is unlikely to be cost-effective compared with sorafenib for patients with unresectable HCC in the context of the USA and China. …”
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Application of urinary peptide-biomarkers in trauma patients as a predictive tool for prognostic assessment, treatment and intervention timing by Gökmen Aktas, Felix Keller, Justyna Siwy, Agnieszka Latosinska, Harald Mischak, Jorge Mayor, Jan Clausen, Michaela Wilhelmi, Vesta Brauckmann, Stephan Sehmisch, Tarek Omar Pacha

“…CE-MS peptidome analysis identified 191 significantly altered peptides in severely injured patients. A consistent increase in the abundance of peptides from A1AT, AHSG, and HBA1 was observed, while peptides derived from PIGR and UROM were consistently decreased. …”
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Lysozyme functionalized zinc-oxide nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial assessment against Staphylococcus aureus with futuristic application in wastewater... by Suneeti Singh, Pavni Rekhi, Jewel Mary Saju

“…Since nanoparticle-based biosensors have a higher sensitivity for detecting bacteria than conventional detection techniques, they have become increasingly prevalent. In this context, the current study reports zinc oxide nanoparticles functionalized with lysozyme (ZnO@LY NPs) via a modified oxidation-reduction mechanism, followed by an assessment of their antibacterial activity. …”
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Nomophobia, phubbing, and deficient sleep patterns in college students by Margit Julia Guerra Ayala, Olga María Alegre de la Rosa, Maria Amparo del Pilar Chambi Catacora, Elizabeth Vargas Onofre, Edith Cari Checa, Débora Díaz Flores

“…In the current context, excessive mobile device use has led to new issues, such as nomophobia—an irrational fear of being without a mobile phone—and phubbing, which involves ignoring nearby people in favor of using one’s phone. …”
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Molecular mechanisms and potential implications of ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and disulfidptosis in septic lung injury by Jiaxin Li, Han Liu, Zhitao Shan, Kezhuo Zhong, Qun Liang, Qun Liang

“…This review provides an extensive discussion of these RCD pathways within the context of sepsis-induced lung injury. We begin by summarizing the current state of knowledge in septic lung injury, emphasizing inflammatory, immunological, and oxidative stress mechanisms. …”
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A GIS-based multicriteria decision support system for natural gas distribution planning by Carolina Lino Martins, João Batista Sarmento dos Santos-Neto, Eduarda Asfora Frej, Lucas Borges Leal da Silva, Adiel Teixeira de Almeida

“…Abstract In the current era of energy transition, the emergence of new technologies and increasing energy demand have led to significant changes in the energy sector. …”
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Proper performance of duties that ensure the adversarial nature of criminal proceedings in Russia by E. N. Petukhov, M. A. Neymark

“…A problematic situation in criminal proceedings is revealed in the form of imperfection of the means intended to achieve his appointment in the context of the implementation of the adversarial legal regime. …”
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Modeling marine microplastic emissions in Life Cycle Assessment: characterization factors for biodegradable polymers and their application in a textile case study by Felicitas Pellengahr, Elena Corella-Puertas, Elena Corella-Puertas, Valérie Mattelin, Nadim Saadi, Francesca Bertella, Anne-Marie Boulay, Yvonne van der Meer

“…However, current LCA modeling is not considering the potential impacts of plastic emissions on the biosphere. …”
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Psychological mechanisms of destructive manipulation and strategies for preventing digital fraud by M.I. Rozenova, A.S. Ognev, E.V. Likhacheva

“… <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Context and relevance</strong>. The complex and international nature of the economic, social, moral and psychological damage caused by digital fraud, and its size, determines the search for ways to counteract and improve the safety of human activities in the digital environment. …”
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Unveiling the hidden threat of microplastic in paper cups and tea bags: a critical review of their exacerbation and alarming concern in India by Vineet Kumar, Pradeep Verma

“…Abstract Microplastic pollution has become a widespread and pressing concern globally due to its increasing  accumulation and hidden threat to human health, wildlife, and the environment. …”
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Advancements in Ti₃C₂ MXene-Integrated Various Metal Hydrides for Hydrogen Energy Storage: A Review by Adem Sreedhar, Jin-Seo Noh

“…The current world is increasingly focusing on renewable energy sources with strong emphasis on the economically viable use of renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions and safeguard human health. …”
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