CMIP6 multi-model ensemble projection of reference evapotranspiration using machine learning algorithms by Milad Nouri, Shadman Veysi

“…This highlights the critical necessity for adaptive strategies in agricultural water management to mitigate the adverse CC effects. In this context, the current findings can assist decision-makers in identifying hotspots and quantifying CC impacts, thereby enabling the design of crucial adaptations.…”
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Bibliometric and thematic insights into a decade of circular economy research in construction by Xiaoxue Yang, Minqian Song, Xiaohan Zhou, Chenya Liao

“…The results show a significant increase in publication activity since 2019, with strong contributions from countries such as China, Italy, and the United Kingdom. …”
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Exploring the impact of noise, language familiarity, and experimental settings on emotion recognition by Terry Amorese, Marialucia Cuciniello, Anna Alterio, Daniele Pepe, Odette Scharenborg, Gennaro Cordasco, Anna Esposito

“…IntroductionThis work aims to understand the contextual factors affecting speech emotion recognition (SER), more specifically the current research investigates whether the identification of vocal emotional expressions of anger, fear, sadness, joy, and neutrality is affected by three factors: (a) the experimental setting, exploring vocal emotion recognition in both a controlled, soundproof laboratory and a more natural listening environment; (b) the effect of stimuli’s background noise: sentences were presented with three different levels of noise to gradually increase the level of difficulty: one clear (no noise) condition and two noise conditions; (c) language familiarity, since the stimuli comprised Italian sentences, and participants were both native (Italians) and Dutch speakers, who did not know Italian.MethodDutch and Italian participants were involved in a vocal emotion recognition task carried out in two different experimental settings (realistic vs. laboratory). …”
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Insurtech innovations and telematics as «drivers» of change in the insurance industry by A.Yu. Polchanov, K.O. Halatiuk

“…The purpose of the article is to analyze the impact of the introduction of innovative technologies (Insurtech) and telematics on the development of the insurance market in the context of increasing globalization trends. Results. …”
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Modelling the supply and need for health professionals for primary health care in Ghana: Implications for health professions education and employment planning. by James Avoka Asamani, Christmal Dela Christmals, Gerda Marie Reitsma

“…By 2035, US$ 2.374 billion must be planned for the employment of those that would have to be trained to fill the need-based shortages and for sustaining the employment of those currently available.…”
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UAV Real-Time Target Detection and Tracking Algorithm Based on Improved KCF and YOLOv5s_MSES by Shihai Cao, Ting Wang, Tao Li, Shumin Fei

“…Secondly, to address boundary effects caused by fast maneuvering, a spatio-temporal search strategy is presented, utilizing spatial context from the target region in the current frame and temporal information from preceding frames. …”
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HPV DNA screening and vaccination strategies in Tunisia by Anas Lahdhiri, Beya Benzina, Emna Ennaifer, Haifa Tounsi, Ahlem Gzara, Soumaya Rammeh-Rommani, Oumaima Laraj, Heger Arfaoui, Robyn Stuart, Amira Kebir, Slimane BenMiled

“…The scenario combining vaccination and maintaining current screening practices is found to be the most cost-effective for the Tunisian context. …”
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Detection of reproductive and hematobiochemical biomarkers to evaluate the impact of heavy metal exposure on brick kiln workers by Kibria Hassan, Muhammad Kashif Khan, Mehwish David, Sarwat Jahan, Tayyaba Afsar, Fohad Mabood Husain, Huma Shafique, Suhail Razak

“…Abstract The brick manufacturing process contributes to the presence of heavy metals, particularly in the microenvironment surrounding the kilns. The current study aimed to investigate the effects of heavy metal-containing brick kiln emissions on the reproductive health and hematobiochemical parameters of brick kiln workers in Layyah, Pakistan. …”
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Assessment of the feed additive consisting of canthaxanthin (Carophyll® Red 10%) for breeder hens for the renewal of its authorisation (DSM Nutritional Products Ltd.) by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Roberto Edoardo Villa, Giovanna Azimonti, Eleftherios Bonos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Ronette Gehring, Boet Glandorf, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Francesca Marcon, Carlo Nebbia, Alena Pechová, Miguel Prieto‐Maradona, Ilen Röhe, Katerina Theodoridou, Jaume Galobart, Orsolya Holczknecht, Alberto Navarro‐Villa, Fabiola Pizzo, Maria Vittoria Vettori

“…In the absence of data, the Panel could not conclude whether the additive CAROPHYLL® Red 10% remains safe for the environment under the current conditions of the authorisation. There is no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.…”
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Deep learning and satellite remote sensing for biodiversity monitoring and conservation by Nathalie Pettorelli, Jake Williams, Henrike Schulte to Bühne, Merry Crowson

“…Abstract In the context of the current nature crisis, being able to reliably and cost‐effectively track subtle changes in the biosphere across adequate spatial and temporal extents and resolutions is crucial. …”
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Early evaluation of salt-stress tolerance of new released olive cultivars based on physiological and biomass allocation indicators by Olfa Elloumi, Fathi Ben Amar, Ahmed Trigui, Kamel Gargouri, Mohamed Ghrab

“…‘Chemlali Sfax’ displayed a gradual significant decrease of vegetative growth with increasing salinity. …”
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Study of Ionanofluids Behavior in PVT Solar Collectors: Determination of Thermal Fields and Characteristic Length by Means of HEATT^® Platform by Mariano Alarcón, Juan-Pedro Luna-Abad, Manuel Seco-Nicolás, Imane Moulefera, Gloria Víllora

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Structural Analysis of Shipping Fleet Capacity by Lixian Fan, Sijie Zhang, Jingbo Yin

“…By considering new orders, current fleet size, and demolitions in ship capacity supply, this study develops a systematic model in both bulker and container markets. …”
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The effect of biofertilizer on water regime, intensity of photosynthesis and productivity of grain crops in the Steppe Pre-Urals by D. G. Fedorova, L. V. Galaktionov

“…Grain crops are of great food value, productivity of which largely depends on the water regime and assimilation activity of plants. The purpose of the current study was to determine the effect of biofertilizer on the parameters of the water regime, pigment, and gas composition of grain crops. …”
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Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Point-Of-Care CD4 Testing on the HIV Epidemic in South Africa. by Alastair Heffernan, Ella Barber, Ranjeeta Thomas, Christophe Fraser, Michael Pickles, Anne Cori

“…We estimated that POC CD4 testing introduced in the current South African care context can prevent 1.7% (95% CI: 0.4% - 4.3%) of new HIV infections over 1 year. …”
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MARKETING COMMUNICATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE by Olimpia OANCEA

“…Once companies have developed products and services, they must communicate the value and benefits of the offerings to current and potential customers. Consumers are changing. …”
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Rebuilding the Unity of the Muslim Umma: Strategic Pathways in the Wake of the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation (Ṭūfān al-Aqṣā) by Mohamad Rafia

“…Originality: The originality of this work lies in harnessing the current geopolitical changes in the context of Al-Aqsa Storm operation to design a comprehensive strategy to uniting the Muslim Ummah. …”
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Progressive scale implementation for personal income tax as a necessary condition for ensuring social justice by N. Z. Zotikov

“…In the context of the current unfavorable demographic situation and external challenges due to Western sanctions, it is necessary to strengthen motivation to work, considering foreign positive experience to introduce a real and workable progressive scale of personal income taxation.…”
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MicroRNA as a Potential Biomarker for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) by José Augusto Nogueira-Machado, Amanda Tábita da Silva Albanaz, Fabiana Rocha-Silva

“…<b>Aim</b>: This review analyzes dysregulated microRNA signaling pathways and their interactions with metabolic pathways in the context of ALS progression. <b>Significance:</b> Despite this, biomarkers remain unreliable, and the current medications prolong life without providing a cure. …”
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Society 5.0 and human-centered technology: Redefining talent management in the digital age by Salim Atay, Cennet Terzi Müftüoğlu, Neşe Gülmez, Muhittin Şahin

“…The findings are presented on work life and organization, early career and employment support processes, talent acquisition, talent development, talent retention, digital transformation, and human-centered design. In this context, current and future horizons are discussed from different perspectives. …”
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