Civic engagement and social capital in ship-preservation work in Norway: The scope, impact, and demographics of formal volunteering and publicly funded engagements by Ursula S. Goth, Erik Småland

“…Introduction: The current focus on volunteering related to civic engagement in Norway has led to a rise in complementary private initiatives and public funding, specifically with regard to the preservation of historic ships. …”
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Comparison of rituximab vs. cyclophosphamide in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease and its correlation with spirometry by Mohammed Abdullah Saleem, Atiya Parveen, Fazeel Zubair Ahmed

“…This study outlines the limitations of current treatment options. Specifically, the toxicity of cyclophosphamide sets the stage for investigating the comparative effectiveness of rituximab in the context of RA-ILD. …”
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Quantifying trends in disease impact to produce a consistent and reproducible definition of an emerging infectious disease. by Sebastian Funk, Tiffany L Bogich, Kate E Jones, A Marm Kilpatrick, Peter Daszak

“…The proper allocation of public health resources for research and control requires quantification of both a disease's current burden and the trend in its impact. Infectious diseases that have been labeled as "emerging infectious diseases" (EIDs) have received heightened scientific and public attention and resources. …”
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Sustainable sanitation from a multi-layered approach: the case of Costa Rica by Cindy

“…However; on the other hand, it faces increasingly greater challenges in terms of sanitation planning, inter-institutional coordination, legislation, financing and maintenance of current sanitation systems. …”
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Metagenomics as a Transformative Tool for Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance: Highlighting the Impact of Mobile Genetic Elements with a Focus on the Complex Role of Phages by Nikoline S. Olsen, Leise Riber

“…We emphasize the importance of monitoring mobile genetic elements (MGEs), such as integrons, transposons, plasmids, and bacteriophages (phages), in relation to their critical role in facilitating the dissemination of genetic resistance determinants via horizontal gene transfer (HGT) across diverse environments and clinical settings. In this context, the strengths and limitations of current bioinformatic tools designed to detect AMR-associated MGEs in metagenomic datasets, including the emerging potential of predictive machine learning models, are evaluated. …”
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Development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and application by Tore Kolstad Linløkken, Stig Geving, Bozena Dorota Hrynyszyn

“…Air leakages typically occur in the context of joints and perforations in vapor barriers installed inside walls and roofs. …”
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PROTOCOL: The Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Physical Activity Interventions for Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review Protocol by Xin Chen, Maaz Imam, Yutong Yi, JJ Pionke, Lixcy Vega, Anna Arthur, Jessie Chin, Chungyi Chiu

“…The focus of the scoping review is guided by the mnemonic PCC (Population, Concept, Context) recommended by the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis. …”
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Feasibility of cognitive testing and ecological momentary assessments using smartphones in middle aged and older adults with insomnia by Sara Ghadimi, Jason Ereso, Alexander J. Kaula, Nick Taptiklis, Francesca Cormack, Cathy Alessi, Jennifer L. Martin, Joseph M. Dzierzewski, Arash Naeim, Sarah Kremen, Tue Te, Constance H. Fung

“…We assessed the feasibility of self-administered cognitive testing via smartphone apps for collecting in-moment, in-context data about a person’s current state (ecological momentary assessment, EMA). …”
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Intravesical instillation-based mTOR-STAT3 dual targeting for bladder cancer treatment by Dae Hoon Lee, Jung Ki Yoo, Ki Hwan Um, Wootae Ha, Soo Min Lee, Junseong Park, Min Jeong Kye, Jungyo Suh, Jin Woo Choi

“…Graphical Abstract The current investigation introduces an innovative conceptualization of bispecific short hairpin RNA (bs_shRNA) tailored for the equilibrated modulation of dual genes within a singular cellular context. …”
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The Evaluation of GenAI Capabilities to Implement Professional Tasks by Yaroslav Kouzminov, Ekaterina Kruchinskaia

“…In this way we conceptualize the most recent problem of LLMs as the general trend of mistakes even in the core of knowledge and non-causality of mistake via the complexity of question, as the mistake can be named as an accident and be everywhere as the most limitation of professionalism. At their current stage of development, LLMs are not widely used in a professional context, nor have they replaced human workers. …”
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BANKS AND BANKING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA IN THE FACE OF INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS by G. S. Panova

“…Anti-crisis policy pursued by the Bank of Russia, in a context of stagnating economy, leads to a reduction in the Russian share in the world economy and increases in the standard of living gap with the developed countries. …”
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Natural Spillover Risk and Disease Outbreaks: Is Over-Simplification Putting Public Health at Risk? by David Bell, Jean von Agris, Blagovesta Tacheva, Garrett Wallace Brown

“…If we are to deal effectively with outbreak risk within the broad context of competing public health priorities, there is an urgent need to re-evaluate current assumptions on drivers of outbreaks based on available evidence and address continuing major gaps in knowledge.…”
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From Greek paideia to modern educational systems: evidence for the need to integrate physical activity into academic settings by Oscar Fraile-Martinez, Oscar Fraile-Martinez, Cielo García-Montero, Cielo García-Montero, Marcos Fraile-Martinez, Marcos Fraile-Martinez, Leonel Pekarek, Leonel Pekarek, Silvestra Barrena-Blázquez, Silvestra Barrena-Blázquez, Laura López-González, Laura López-González, Miguel Angel Álvarez-Mon, Miguel Angel Álvarez-Mon, Tatiana Pekarek, Tatiana Pekarek, Carlos Casanova, Carlos Casanova, Melchor Álvarez-Mon, Melchor Álvarez-Mon, Miguel A. Saez, Miguel A. Saez, Raul Diaz, Raul Diaz, Miguel A. Ortega, Miguel A. Ortega

“…This educational philosophy, centered on holistic development, was embodied in institutions such as the gymnasium, where physical training not only strengthened the body but also enhanced the character and morality of young people. In the current context, scientific studies have shown that physical activity within the academic environment significantly improves both physical and mental health, enhances cognitive performance, and counteracts increasingly prevalent issues in our society, such as sedentary behavior, obesity, depression, and anxiety among students. …”
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A Framework for Cervical Cancer Elimination in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review and Roadmap for Interventions and Research Priorities by Michelle B. Shin, Gui Liu, Nelly Mugo, Nelly Mugo, Patricia J. Garcia, Patricia J. Garcia, Darcy W. Rao, Darcy W. Rao, Cara J. Broshkevitch, Linda O. Eckert, Linda O. Eckert, Leeya F. Pinder, Leeya F. Pinder, Judith N. Wasserheit, Judith N. Wasserheit, Judith N. Wasserheit, Ruanne V. Barnabas, Ruanne V. Barnabas, Ruanne V. Barnabas, Ruanne V. Barnabas

“…Using these data, we developed a logic model to summarize the current state of science and identified evidence gaps and priority research questions for each prevention strategy. …”
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Integrating Artificial Intelligence into an Automated Irrigation System by Nicoleta Cristina Gaitan, Bianca Ioana Batinas, Calin Ursu, Filaret Niculai Crainiciuc

“…The integration of artificial intelligence in the context of monitoring and irrigation of agricultural areas is a step forward in the development of sustainable agriculture and for the adaptation of agriculture to increasingly aggressive climate phenomena, providing a replicable framework for vulnerable regions.…”
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“Your identity is, what God puts into you”—Christian online activism on gender and sexuality politics on TikTok by Michael Hunklinger, Katharina Limacher

“…This is where our paper sets out and explores how Christian activists in the German speaking part of Europe engage in debates on gender and sexuality issues online. Numerous current examples show that the social media platform TikTok is a place of digital activism that is increasingly gaining influence in different social spheres, shaping young people's political attitudes and political participation. …”
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DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIC FARMING IN SIBERIA ON THE INNOVATIVE AND INVESTMENT BASIS by Marina PETUKHOVA, Evgeniy RUDOY

“…The transition to highly productive and environmentally friendly agricultural farming is one of the priorities of the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation. In the current conditions of sanctions policy, the need for a large-scale transfer of agriculture to organic farming increases. …”
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Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Wastewater Treatment: A Dynamic Analysis of Emerging Research Trends by Javier De la Hoz-M, Edwan Anderson Ariza-Echeverri, Diego Vergara

“…Wastewater treatment is a critical process for ensuring water quality and public health, particularly in the context of increasing environmental challenges such as pollution and water scarcity. …”
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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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