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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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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Climate change adaptation: policy, practice and adaptation gaps in the agriculture sector in Bangladesh, India and Nepal by Shobha Shrestha, Prem Sagar Chapagain, Yili Zhang, Linshan Liu, Jianzhong Yan, Suresh Chand Rai, Md. Nurul Islam, Basanta Paudel

“…Lack of understanding and awareness of CCA in a local sociocultural context among implementation authorities and weak institutional mechanisms are gaps at the institutional front. …”
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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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Integrating sustainable urban development and student housing to enhance urban social welfare (case study: Ho Chi Minh City) by N. Lai, P. Tran

“…ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest urban center, is experiencing rapid urbanization, which, combined with a growing student population, has led to an increased demand for student housing. This study aims to assess the current state of student housing in Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on the gap between housing supply and demand in the context of the city’s urban development and sustainability goals.METHODS: A mixed-methods approach was utilized to analyze the student housing landscape in Ho Chi Minh City. …”
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Chinese Economic Diplomacy before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic by E. I. Safronova

“…The fourth section analyses new challenges faced by China’s economic diplomacy in the context of the pandemic. These challenges have both an objective (the need for quick national economic recovery) and subjective dimensions. …”
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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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Support of Equal and Unequal Income Distribution: the Role of Perceived Threats by I.S. Prusova, A.S. Gorokhova

“…This induces the question about the role of perceived threats in support of different principles of income distribution in the Russian context. <br><strong>Study design. </strong>The current study tested a model in which internal, societal threats, subjective perception of threats were included as predictors, support for equal and unequal distribution &ndash; as dependent variables, and socio-demographic characteristics &ndash; as control variables. …”
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Effect of Nursing Care Strategy on Functional Outcomes among Patients after First Time Stroke by Marwa M. Ali, Rasha F. Mohamed, Amina A. Mahmoud

“… Context: Strokes are life-changing events not merely affect a person physically but also emotionally as it may result in physical disabilities, which lead to functional disabilities as difficulties carrying out daily activities as working, walking, talking, eating, bathing, with loss of energy in addition to depressive status as a result of functional disabilities. …”
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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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Public Investment in Human Capital and Economic Growth in Algeria: An empirical study using ARDL approach by Mohamed Ramli, Faiçal Boutayeba, Azzeddine Nezai

“…Scholars strongly argued the crucial importance of investing in human capital to spur growth. In this context, the current paper tends to assess the impact of public spending devoted to human capital components on economic growth in Algeria. …”
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A Novel Mutation of VPS33B Gene Associated with Incomplete Arthrogryposis-Renal Dysfunction-Cholestasis Phenotype by Eleni Agakidou, Charalampos Agakidis, Marios Kambouris, Nicoleta Printza, Maria Farini, Elina Vourda, Spyridon Gerou, Kosmas Sarafidis

“…The prognosis was predictably poor in the context of the intractable polyuria necessitating long-term parenteral fluid administration via indwelling central catheter leading to catheter-related sepsis, to which she eventually succumbed at the age of 7 months. …”
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EQ-5D Based Utility Values for Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression by Natasha Salant, Syed Mohiuddin, Yuanyuan Zhang, Lynda Ayiku, Kusal Lokuge, Paul Jacklin, Lesley Owen

“…It is, therefore, important to use meta-analysed utilities for cost-utility analyses that reflect the context and patient population of the model. Moreover, these results provide additional evidence for the precision and sensitivity of EQ-5D-5L over EQ-5D-3L.…”
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Factors Affecting Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries in Intensive Care Units by Fatma Ali, Sahar Mohammad, Dalia Ameen

“… Context: Medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPI) are a common complication that can occur in critically ill patients and require medical devices in the intensive care unit. …”
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