Challenges of ICT use for nurse-patient communication in Portugal: a mixed methods research by Marlene Peres, Raquel Simões de Almeida, António Moreira

“…The study was structured into four key phases/question groups: professional context, practices related to the use of ICT in patient communication, training needs, and other relevant information. …”
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THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF TRENDS IN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM by Andrei Ștefan VASILE, Liviu MARCUTA, Alina MARCUTA, Valentina Constanța TUDOR, Cornelia Marilena DAMIAN (BADEA)

“…In the contemporary context of economic development and environmental conservation, sustainable tourism is an important field of research that significantly impacts local communities and natural resource management. …”
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PATHWAYS TO ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS IN HEALTHCARE by Nataliia Letunovska, Liliia Khomenko, Yevhen Chvankin

“…The proposed measures aim to address current challenges in the blood supply sector, improve population access to safe, high-quality blood components, and enhance overall satisfaction with blood services. …”
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Evaluation of health recommender systems: a scoping review protocol by Rohit Shankar, Edward Meinert, Ananya Ananthakrishnan, Madison Milne-Ives

“…Many such systems have been developed and evaluated individually, but there is a need to synthesise the evaluation findings to identify gaps and ensure that future recommender systems are designed to have a positive impact on health or target behaviours.Objective The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the state of the literature evaluating health recommender systems and highlight lessons learnt, methodological considerations and gaps in current research.Methods and analysis The review will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews and the Population, Concept, and Context frameworks. …”
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Irrigation Water and Security in South African Smallholder Farming: Assessing Strategies for Revitalization by Variety Nkateko Thabane, Isaac Azikiwe Agholor, Ndomelele Ndiko Ludidi, Mishal Trevor Morepje, Lethu Inneth Mgwenya, Nomzamo Sharon Msweli, Moses Zakhele Sithole

“…This study examines the current water security challenges faced by smallholder farmers in ensuring water security in South Africa. …”
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The Role of Sex Hormones in Cartilaginous Tissues: A Scoping Review by Jeffrey L. Hutchinson, Amalie J. Hutchinson, Joy Feng, Cheryle A. Séguin

“…ABSTRACT Background The use of sex hormones in the clinic for the management of musculoskeletal conditions is increasingly common. Despite this, the role of sex hormones in various joint tissues such as the intervertebral disc (IVD), temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and articular cartilage remains poorly understood. …”
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Digital transformation in the legal sector: Challenges and opportunities for cybersecurity and data protection by Erisa Xhixho, Niiazbek Pazylov, Viktor Savchenko, Nurkhanbek Patiev, Munarym Pazylova

“…[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the principal issues of cybersecurity and data protection in the context of digital transformation in the legal system of the Kyrgyz Republic. …”
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Scientific Illustration: from Informational Support to a Culture of Participation by D. K. Lisovsky

“…Information sources were the research of Science Art in the context of solving the problems of popularization of scientific knowledge.Results and discussion. …”
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Young people's networked constructions of nature: Evidence from a qualitative multiple case study in the United Kingdom by Jack Reed, Simon Kennedy Beames, Gale Macleod

“…Therefore, it is necessary to examine this collapsing physical‐digital binary in the context of young people's in‐person interactions with nature to examine the effectiveness of this theoretical perspective. …”
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Bibliometric Analysis of Carbon Footprint Studies Within the Scope of Sustainability by Rukiye Sefanur Altay, Asude Ateş, Hülya Demirel

“…Today, the world climate is undergoing negative changes as a result of the unconscious use of resources, increasing energy demand and anthropogenic effects resulting from the development of industry. …”
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IoB Internet of Things (IoT) for Smart Built Environment (SBE): Understanding the Complexity and Contributing to Energy Efficiency; A Case Study in Mediterranean Climates by Ignacio Martínez Ruiz, Enrique Cano Suñén, Álvaro Marco Marco, Ángel Fernández Cuello

“…From these premises, to analyse the performance indicators that characterise these multidisciplinary ways of inhabiting, an IoT-driven methodology is proposed: to deploy a sensor infrastructure to acquire experimental measurements; analyse data to convert them into context-aware information; and make knowledge-based decisions. …”
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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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