Campus microenvironmental factors and their effects on people’s outdoor thermal perceptions under different conditions by Yang Zhang, Shuangyan Feng, Jiaying Liu, Quanzhang Mo, Hui Yin, Jian Zhang

“…However, the thermal environments influenced by these factors are subject to current weather conditions. Subjective responses towards physical environments have rarely been investigated previously. …”
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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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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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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation use in neuropathic pain with comorbid depression: a review of efficient treatment protocols’ parameters by D. S. Astafyeva, Ya. V. Vlasov, A. I. Strelnik, O. V. Chigareva, E. A. Markina, T. I. Shishkovskaya, D. A. Smirnova, A. Ya. Gayduk

“…Across the data analysis we evaluated such rTMS parameters as the type of a coil, type of stimulation area, locus of gained evoked motor potential, amplitude of stimulation, duration of session, frequency/number of sessions per day/month, tie duration between sessions, number and frequency of trains, amount and frequency of pulses containing and efficacy of treatment. Those studies that performed repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation using the figure‑of‑8 coil over the M1 brain area, for 10 or more daily sessions with duration from 7 up to 40 minutes, of 10–20 Hz frequency, intensity 80–90 % of resting motor threshold and total pulses number over 1500 per session demonstrated the greater efficacy in pain level decrease and depression scores reduction among neuropathic pain patients with comorbid depression. …”
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Protocol for implementation of intraoperative adverse event recording during WHO checklist sign-out by Guy Haller, Lauren Clack, Christian Schindler, Luzius A Steiner, Salome Dell-Kuster, Dieter Hahnloser, Jörn-Markus Gass, Christoph S Burkhart, Andreas P Vogt, Katrin Burri-Winkler, Anne C Auderset, Valentin Neuhaus, Giorgio Prouse, Judith Winkens, Amanda Van Vegten, Zuzanna Kita, Monika Finsterwald, Nico Streit, Lisa M Willms

“…Introduction & aim Intraoperative adverse events (iAEs) increase postoperative complications, which are devastating to patients and costly to healthcare systems. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of UV-C Radiation in Eliminating <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> from Touch Surfaces Under Laboratory Conditions by Anna Różańska, Anna Pioskowik, Laura Herrles, Tanisha Datta, Paweł Krzyściak, Estera Jachowicz-Matczak, Tomasz Siewierski, Monika Walkowicz, Agnieszka Chmielarczyk

“…The adoption of UV-C as a supplementary disinfection method in hospitals has significantly increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are no current guidelines concerning the use of UV-C disinfection in hospitals. …”
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Study of the functional diagram and algorithm of tracking system for electrodynamic braking of DC electric train by V. A. Baranov, I. P. Vikulov, A. A. Kiselev, A. S. Maznev

“…One of the key ways to save operating costs in suburban traffic on lines electrified with direct current is to increase the return of electric energy when the drivers use the regenerative braking mode.Electrodynamic braking control systems that track the magnitude of the voltage of the contact network  can increase the percentage of return of electric energy from the use of regenerative braking due to the rapid redistribution of energy generated by traction motors. …”
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Assessing Farmers’ Prefrences in using Water Resources in Varamin Plain, Iran A Discrete Choice Experiment Technique by Hojatolah Shayeganfard, Mohsen Mehrara

“…In addition to that, in the context of providing policy recommendations, it is suggested to pay serious attention to the issue of agricultural water in the Varamin Plain. …”
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A comprehensive study on thermal/electrical conduction, mechanical and curing properties of silicone rubber nanocomposites contained exfoliated-surface modified h-BNs by Atefe Farahani, Masoud Jamshidi, Masumeh Foroutan

“…This happening improved filler-polymer adhesion and made the mechanical property of the modified nanocomposite outstanding with higher storage modulus, tensile strength and Tg compared to the SR (i.e. 127%, 26% and 10 °C, respectively). The contact angle increased from 92.8o for SR to 107.6 for modified nanocomposite which is mostly desired in microelectronic applications.…”
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Unveiling biomarkers via plasma metabolome profiling for diabetic macrovascular and microvascular complications by Zhixi Li, Yuhan Ren, Feng Jiang, Kai Zhang, Xuan Meng, Yingfeng Zheng, Mingguang He

“…Abstract Background Metabolic dysregulation plays a crucial role in the development of diabetic vascular complications. Current models for diabetic vascular complications predominantly rely on three conventional parameter classes: demographic characteristics, clinical measures, and standard laboratory indices. …”
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Advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics of Mechanical Processes in Food Engineering: Mixing, Extrusion, Drying, and Process Optimization by Arkadiusz Szpicer, Weronika Bińkowska, Adrian Stelmasiak, Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska, Anna Czajkowska, Sylwia Mierzejewska, Zdzisław Domiszewski, Tomasz Rydzkowski, Joanna Piepiórka-Stepuk, Andrzej Półtorak

“…Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has become a vital tool in this context. This review presents recent progress in the use of CFD for simulating key mechanical operations in food processing. …”
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A Systematic Review of EEG Studies on the Neural Effects of Quran Listening by Hamid Majidi, Alireza Rajabi-Tavakkol

“…Despite promising findings, the current body of research is limited, particularly regarding nonlinear EEG dynamics and comprehensive study designs. …”
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Experiential Graphic Design: Informing, Inspiring, and Integrating People in Physical Spaces—A Review by Gorana Petković, Suzana Pasanec Preprotić, Anamarija Kozjan Cindrić

“…Experiential graphic design (XGD) has increased in importance over the past decade, with technological advances and a focus on user engagement. …”
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‘Nous fêterons’ or ‘On va fêter’? by Valerie Hekkel, Friederike Schulz, Marta Lupica Spagnolo

“…These findings highlight the potential and limitations of current LLMs in capturing age-specific variation while encouraging further integration of sociolinguistic methods into LLM research. …”
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Skin lesions associated with personal protective equipment in medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by N. I. Galimova

“…The search keywords were: "medical workers", "skin", "dermatoses", "professional", and "personal protective equipment" in combination with "COVID-19" and "SARS-CoV-2".Results. Occupational contact dermatitis is responsible for 20% of all cases of contact dermatitis which accounts for 90% of all skin disease cases. …”
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Heavy Metal Bioremediation Potential of Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria for Use in Edible Leafy Vegetables by Mahdieh Mostafidi, Mohammad Reza Sanjabi, Naheed Mojgani, Sohyel Eskandari, Sepideh Arbabi Bidgoli

“…During in vitro analysis, the sorption percentage of Pb and Cd appeared higher than 99% during 15 minutes of initial contact, while increasing contact time (30 minutes) had no significant effect on the removal of these metals. …”
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Evolution paths of urban forms influenced by landforms: Asynchrony but convergence by Chao Yang, Qiyan Huang, Qiong Xian, Meng Yuan, Xiaoming Cong, Lisha Xun, Jianxiong Cheng, Hongyi Pan

“…It contributes to urban form research and provides a theoretical foundation for devising context-specific urban development policies for current and future scenarios.…”
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Thinking with Amazonian Indigenous Peoples to expand ideas on domestication by Mariana Franco Cassino, Guilherme Henriques Soares, Gilton Mendes dos Santos, Jonilda Hauwer Gouveia, João Paulo Lima Barreto, Dagoberto Lima Azevedo, Gabriel Sodré Maia, Juliana Lins, Clarinda Maria Ramos, Myrtle Pearl Shock, Marco Madella, Charles Roland Clement

“…Abstract Indigenous knowledges are being increasingly recognized as fundamental for environmental governance, ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. …”
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Urogenital Schistosomiasis among Schoolchildren and the Associated Risk Factors in Selected Rural Communities of Kwara State, Nigeria by Babamale Olarewaju Abdulkareem, Kolawole Olasunkanmi Habeeb, Abdulganiyu Kazeem, Abdulkareem Olaitan Adam, Ugbomoiko Uade Samuel

“…Similarly, infection significantly (P<0.05) increased with increasing age. Multivariate logistic analysis of risk factors revealed that lack of portable drinking water (adjusted odd ratio (aOR) = 4.76; 95% CI = 2.64–5.98), unemployment (aOR = 2.23; 1.87–2.294), lack of knowledge of infection (aOR = 2.16; 0.59–3.83), and frequent contact with contaminated water bodies (aOR = 2.01; 1.45–2.70) were important predictors of urinary schistosomiasis. …”
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