Intelligent Monitoring and Treatment System of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil Based on Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm and Edge Computing Nanotechnology by Ke Hu, Dongdong Li, Xiaolei Cui, Donghua Hu, Junliang Chen, Shaopeng Zhuan, Hao Chang, Yaping Zhang, Tingting An, Juqin Zhang

“…Abstract The CGABC algorithm improves the convergence speed of the algorithm by crossing the solution generated by the neighborhood search of bees with the current global optimal solution. By selecting reasonable cross-operation coefficients to balance the algorithm's global optimization ability and local search ability, and adding random interference terms to increase population diversity. …”
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Advances in Oncolytic Viral Therapy in Melanoma: A Comprehensive Review by Ayushi Garg, Rohit Rao, Felicia Tejawinata, Gazi Amena Noor Shamita, McKay S. Herpel, Akihiro Yoshida, Gordon Goolamier, Jessica Sidiropoulos, Iris Y. Sheng, Salim-Tamuz Abboud, Luke D. Rothermel, Nami Azar, Ankit Mangla

“…From the historical use of wild viruses to the sophisticated use of genetically modified viruses in the current era, oncolytic virus therapy has evolved tremendously in the last two decades. …”
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A novel in vitro system for simultaneous infections with hepatitis B, C, D and E viruses by Roxanne Fouillé, Eloi R. Verrier, Amse De Meyer, Lieven Verhoye, Maud Michelet, Romain Barnault, Caroline Pons, Olivier Diaz, Michel Rivoire, Guillaume Passot, Eike Steinmann, Heiner Wedemeyer, Anna Salvetti, Nicole Pavio, Virginie Doceul, Raphaël Darteil, Philip Meuleman, David Durantel, Julie Lucifora

“…Using HEV-infected HuHep mice, we confirmed the antiviral effect of vonafexor, an FXR agonist, that is currently being tested clinically against HBV/HDV. …”
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The impact of juniper removal on shrubs and understory vegetation and its implications for sagebrush dependent vertebrate herbivores by Kimberly A. Haab, Christian A. Hagen, Bryan A. Endress, Kate H. Yates, Timothy S. Bowden

“…The expansion of trees into previously grass- and shrub- dominated ecosystems is a global phenomenon threatening ecosystem integrity and function in encroached systems, including the North American sagebrush biome. This ecosystem is currently in peril, threatened in part by juniper (Juniperus sp.) encroachment. …”
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No decision about me, without me: Collaborating with young people in mental health research by Alex Lloyd, Tom (Chin‐Han) Wu, Laura Lucas, Adeola Agunbiade, Romana Saleh, Pasco Fearon, Essi Viding

“…In recognition of the value of collaborating with experts by experience, international funders are increasingly mandating that mental health research is developed by teams that include individuals from the population of study. …”
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Eating- and Weight-Related Disorders in the Armed Forces by Hubertus Himmerich, Davide Gravina, Inga Schalinski, Gerd-Dieter Willmund, Peter Lutz Zimmermann, Johanna Louise Keeler, Janet Treasure

“…Conclusions: Even though randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been performed to test treatments for obesity in the armed forces, RCTs for the treatment of EDs, body dysmorphic disorder, muscle dysmorphia, and RED-S syndrome are lacking in the military context.…”
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Hybrid Energy Solutions for Enhancing Rural Power Reliability in the Spanish Municipality of Aras de los Olmos by Pooriya Motevakel, Carlos Roldán-Blay, Carlos Roldán-Porta, Guillermo Escrivá-Escrivá, Daniel Dasí-Crespo

“…As global energy demand increases, ensuring a reliable electricity supply in rural or semi-remote areas remains a significant challenge. …”
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Peas (<i>Pisum sativum</i> subsp. <i>arvense</i> Asch) and Beans (<i>Vicia faba</i> var. <i>minor</i>) as Source of Quality Plant Proteins by Abebaw Tiruneh, Paweł Ptaszek, Daniel Żmudziński, Tomasz Tarko

“…Consequently, plant proteins are increasingly favored over their animal-based counterparts in the food industry. …”
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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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Evaluation of pre-exposure vaccine effectiveness against mpox during the 2022–2023 mpox outbreak in the Madrid region (Spain): a test-negative design by José Francisco Barbas del Buey, Jesús Íñigo Martínez, Marcos Alonso García, Andrés Aragón Peña, Laura Montero Morales, Araceli Arce Arnáez

“…Introduction An appropriate vaccination approach is critical to control the current outbreak of mpox but there is little research providing information on its effectiveness, particularly under circumstances of limited vaccine availability.Methods Pre-exposure vaccination campaign in the Madrid region, with the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic was indicated in the risk groups from 18 July 2022.To evaluate the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of a dose of third-generation smallpox vaccine against mpox in the context of pre-exposure prophylaxis, a population-based indirect cohort study (Broome method) also known as test-negative design (TND) was conducted in the Madrid region (6 751 251 inhabitants). …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: the FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation by Nicola E Walsh, Alice Berry, Serena Halls, Rachel Thomas, Hannah Stott, Cathy Liddiard, Zoe Anchors, Fiona Cramp, Margaret E Cupples, Peter Williams, Heather Gage, Dan Jackson, Paula Kersten, Dave Foster, Justin Jagosh

“…Year on year, there continue to be unprecedented numbers of consultations in primary care; between 20% and 30% are related to MSKDs. Given the increasing demand for general practitioner (GP) services and current difficulties surrounding GP recruitment and retention, alternative implementable and affordable models of care are essential. …”
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Dietary menhaden fish oil supplementation suppresses lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment in diabetic rats by Nurina Titisari, Ahmad Fauzi, Intan Shameha Abdul Razak, Mohd Hezmee Mohd Noor, Nurdiana Samsulrizal, Hafandi Ahmad

“…Context Menhaden fish oil (FO) is widely recognized for inhibiting neuroinflammatory responses and preserving brain function. …”
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Integrating Machine Learning and Geospatial Data for Mapping Socioeconomic Vulnerability to Urban Natural Hazard by Esaie Dufitimana, Paterne Gahungu, Ernest Uwayezu, Emmy Mugisha, Jean Pierre Bizimana

“…Rapid urbanization and climate change are increasing the risks associated with natural hazards, especially in cities where socio-economic disparities are significant. …”
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The Image of the African Other in French Cinema During the Collapse of the Colonial Empire, 1945-1960 by Anton S. Gavrilov, Elena G. Zueva

“…As European society has become increasingly multicultural, interest in the problems of representation of ethnic and racial minorities in contemporary Western cinema has grown significantly. …”
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Risk-based evaluation of machine learning-based classification methods used for medical devices by Martin Haimerl, Christoph Reich

“…Methods First, we analyzed how often risk-based metrics are currently utilized in the context of ML-based classification models. …”
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Aerial&#x2013;Terrestrial Image Feature Matching: An Evaluation of Recent Deep Learning Methods by Hui Wang, Jiangxue Yu, San Jiang, Dejin Zhang, Qingquan Li

“…The 3-D reconstruction of complex urban areas is becoming increasingly important for various applications. To achieve precise and complete 3-D reconstruction, current approaches aim to combine aerial and terrestrial images. …”
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DISCUSSIONS REGARDING A POSSIBLE GOVERNMENT GUARDIANSHIP CONTROL OVER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTS by Constantin Claudiu ULARIU

“…However, one of the fundamental questions that arises in this context is whether the Government can be recognized, within the current legislative and jurisprudential framework, with a competence to verify the legality of administrative acts issued/adopted by various state authorities and institutions, which are in various legal relationships with the Government. …”
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CONCERNING THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES BY THE SECRETARIAT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF UKRAINE IN PERFORMING ITS FUNCTIONS by Darya Barvitska

“…In accordance with the Law of Ukraine on the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, the Secretariat of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine shall provide, in particular, managerial, information and logistics support for operations of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (hereinafter – the Court). Currently, Ukraine is developing in the era of post-industrial society, where the development of modern technologies, artificial intelligence, the provision of innovative services, etc., play an important role. …”
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The integration of artificial intelligence into foreign language teaching of maritime students: Preparation for professional interviewing by Vladlena V. Lysenko, Yulia A. Ivantsova, Yekaterina V. Nikitina

“…Background. In the context of the continuous shifts in the modern labour market and the escalating competitiveness among students of maritime specialties, there is an increasing demand for the training of highly qualified specialists in the maritime industry, who are able to interact effectively with international partners at a professional level. …”
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Are we ready for the new normal in e-business education? Sentiment analysis of learners' opinions on MOOCs by O. F. Derindag, B. Cizmeci

“…This paper is the first sentiment analysis of learners' opinions on MOOCs and distance learning in Turkey. Considering the increasing awareness of MOOCs and the need for e-business education, as the most demanded type of MOOCs, this is the first study investigating the priority of these two phenomena within the context of COVID-19.Practical significance. …”
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