The Vision of Energy Security by Key Power Centers (Russia, China, USA, and the EU) by Yu V. Borovsky

“…The United States, despite becoming a net oil and gas exporter, continues to prioritize security of energy supply and energy independence, with an increasing emphasis on security of energy demand. The European Union, critically dependent on hydrocarbon imports, focuses primarily on security of energy supply and energy independence within the context of the energy transition.While Russia, China, the US, and the EU predominantly view energy security defensively, the US and the EU also adopt an offensive stance. …”
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Biofloc Technology (BFT) in Aquaculture: What Goes Right, What Goes Wrong? A Scientific-Based Snapshot by Mohammad Hossein Khanjani, Moslem Sharifinia, Maurício Gustavo Coelho Emerenciano

“…In this context, this review provides an overview of the advantages and challenges of BFT and highlights key technical, biological, and economic aspects to optimize its application, promote further adoption, and overcome the current challenges.…”
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Stellate ganglion blockade under ultrasound-guidance and the physiological responses in the rat by Robert M. N. Tran, Shaista Malik, Christopher Reist, Christopher Reist, Chad K. Oh, Najeebah Abdul-Musawir, Stephanie C. Tjen-A-Looi, Liang-Wu Fu, Theodore J. Baird, Anh T. Nguyen, Yiwei D. Gong, Zhi-Ling Guo

“…Ultrasound-guided SGB is currently adopted as a more effective and safer method in humans. …”
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Abstinence-based treatment of comorbid eating disorders and ultra-processed food addiction by Susan Peirce Thompson, Susan Peirce Thompson, M. Joy Jacobs, M. Joy Jacobs, David A. Wiss

“…While not officially recognized as a clinical diagnosis, ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) is an increasingly observed phenomenon that frequently co-occurs with eating disorders (EDs). …”
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Towards a Modern Leadership: Sustainable Development-Oriented Management by Mihaela Simionescu, Cristinel Vasiliu, Corina-Georgiana Șerban (Pătrîntaș), Andreea-Nicoleta Bichel, Oana Simona Hudea

“…The new context generated by the series of crises having occurred at the global level (the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine war, the price increases) brings to our attention the sustainable development-oriented management of organisations. …”
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Optimal Scheduling of the Wine-Bottling Process: A Multi-Dependency Model with Hydraulic Considerations by Luis Lillo Otarola, Hanns de la Fuente-Mella, Alonso Peña Domarchi, Abhishake Kundu, José Ceroni-Díaz

“…This study addresses the optimization of the bottling process in the wine industry, focusing particularly on the filtration stage, which accounts for approximately 30% of the total costs in the value chain. In the context of significant global production, but with challenges arising from declining demand and increasing costs, precise planning becomes necessary to ensure product quality and operational efficiency in order to control and minimize the costs associated with resource usage. …”
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The Application of Graph Neural Networks in Power Systems from Perspective of Perception-Prediction-Optimization by Zhuo LI, Yinzhe WANG, Lin YE, Yadi LUO, Xuri SONG, Zhenyu ZHANG

“…With the increasing uncertainty of the generation, transmission, and consumption sides in new power systems, the complexity and scale of power system topology relationship are continuously growing. …”
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Ergonomic challenges and culturally-adapted aesthetic strategies in Tunisian university libraries: Insights from Daciano da Costa and contemporary design frameworks in the digital... by Malek Nouri, Ph.D.

“…Through field observations (N=3 evaluators per site), user surveys (N=120), and focus groups (N=24 participants), it systematically examines the current challenges faced by these libraries in meeting the diverse physical and functional needs of their users, particularly in an era increasingly dominated by digital resources. …”
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Vocabulary size and vocabulary learning strategy usage among Chinese undergraduates at Universiti Putra Malaysia by Yasir Bdaiwi Jasim, Arifur Rahman, Yuepeng Ma

“… While studies have investigated the strategies used by Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners to learn new words and the relationship with their current vocabulary knowledge, there is a lack of studies that examine the vocabulary learning strategies (VLSs) and vocabulary sizes of Chinese students studying abroad in the L2 context. …”
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Vocabulary size and vocabulary learning strategy usage among Chinese undergraduates at Universiti Putra Malaysia by Yasir Bdaiwi Jasim, Arifur Rahman, Yuepeng Ma

“… While studies have investigated the strategies used by Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners to learn new words and the relationship with their current vocabulary knowledge, there is a lack of studies that examine the vocabulary learning strategies (VLSs) and vocabulary sizes of Chinese students studying abroad in the L2 context. …”
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Multimodal Augmented Reality System for Real-Time Roof Type Recognition and Visualization on Mobile Devices by Bartosz Kubicki, Artur Janowski, Adam Inglot

“…The utilization of augmented reality (AR) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the integration of virtual reality (VR) elements into the tangible reality of the physical world. …”
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Leading Global Cities In The Russian-Language Segment Of Internet: How Do They Look Like At The Beginning Of The 21st Century? by A. V. Korobkov, S. S. Kuzovlev, E. S. Rykunova, N. A. Sluka

“…In the XXI century, the factors of the development of megacities are changing rapidly, the competitiveness of which increasingly depends on their image in different social environments. …”
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Development of Students’ Communicative and Speech Skills in the System of Teaching Russian Language at Universities of the PRC (Based on Chinese History) by Zhou Shujuan, Wang Xiaoyang

“…The essence of ideological and political education at universities in China is to cultivate students' patriotism, developing their skills in conducting a discussion on current issues in Chinese history in a foreign language. …”
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A systematic review on artificial intelligence approaches for smart health devices by Lerina Aversano, Martina Iammarino, Ilaria Mancino, Debora Montano

“…In the context of smart health, the use of wearable Internet of Things (IoT) devices is becoming increasingly popular to monitor and manage patients’ health conditions in a more efficient and personalized way. …”
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Should we expect ethics from artificial intelligence: The case of ChatGPT text generation by Y. B. Melnyk

“…This situation has raised questions about the feasibility and regulation of AI use that require justification, particularly in the context of scientific research. The aim of the study: to identify the extent to which AI-based chatbots can meet ethical standards when analysing academic publications, given their current level of development. …”
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Fundamentals of legal policy in the field of antimonopoly regulation in the conditions of digitalization of the economy by A. Yu. Sokolov, O. A. Lakaev

“…The scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that, based on the analysis of modern legal policy in the field of competition protection in the context of digital transformation, its further prospects are determined, associated with increasing the level of consistency and comprehensive development of its doctrinal foundations, which can contribute to the formation of a regulatory framework corresponding to the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution and stimulate subsequent research in this area.…”
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Microbiota recruitment for brain cancer management by Ruty Mehrian-Shai

“…The interplay between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in the pathogenesis and treatment responsiveness of brain tumors. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning Models for Optimizing Wind Power Processes by Cosmina-Mihaela Rosca, Adrian Stancu

“…Thus, this paper identifies gaps in the current research, discusses ML algorithms in the context of optimizing wind energy production processes, and identifies future directions for increasing the efficiency of wind turbines through integrated predictive methods.…”
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New application of smart packaging by using sumac extract for detecting lactic cheese aging by Shaghayegh Roozbahani, Mahnoosh Parsaeimehr, Ashkan Jebelli Javan, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad

“…The use of smart packaging allows the consumer to know the storage conditions of the package in the past and the current quality of the food inside the package. Changes in food quality can be detected by detecting changes in their pH. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Nonwoven Geotextile-Encased Cinder Gravel Column in Improving Load-Bearing and Deformation Characteristics of Soft Clay by Narob Kifle Tefera, Damtew Tsige Melese, Habte Tamirat Bafena, Adamu Beyene Negesa

“…A cylindrical steel container was used in designing the experimental test. …”
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