How to put forest and conservation genomics into motion for and with Indigenous communities? by Lyne Touchette, Jean-Michel Beaudoin, Nathalie Isabel, Nancy Gélinas, Ilga Porth

“…Sustainable management and conservation (SMC) projects for natural resources in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples using a genomics approach are increasing in number. Information and tools/applications derived from genomics can be useful to them, particularly in the context of climate change. …”
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A Sheep Behavior Recognition Approach Based on Improved FESS-YOLOv8n Neural Network by Xiuru Guo, Chunyue Ma, Chen Wang, Xiaochen Cui, Guangdi Xu, Ruimin Wang, Yuqi Liu, Bo Sun, Zhijun Wang, Xuchao Guo

“…However, as the scale of farming expands, traditional behavior detection methods based on manual observation and those that employ contact-based devices face challenges, including poor real-time performance and unstable accuracy, making them difficult to meet the current demands. …”
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A low-carbon and economically efficient dispatch model for distribution networks based on carbon emission flow theory by ZHAO Shuqi, XU Jianjun, TENG Xinliang, LI Yifan, PENG Cheng, YAN Limei

“…In the context of dual carbon goals， the structure of the new-type power systems is becoming increasingly complex. …”
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Model for assessing the maturity level of digital transformation in higher education institutions: a theoretical-methodological approach by Jessie Bravo-Jaico, Roger Alarcón, Carlos Valdivia, Nilton Germán, Janet Aquino, Oscar Serquén, Laurita Guevara, Armando Moreno Heredia

“…In these times of increasing digitization and process automation, digital transformation (DT) has become a determining factor for continuous improvement and competitiveness in organizations in all areas. …”
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Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for Streptococcal B colonisation: a cross-sectional study of hospital internal protocols in Switzerland by Sylvie Anne Genier, Gessica Trivelli, Vera Ruth Mitter

“… STUDY AIMS: Streptococcus agalacticae is a pathogen associated with maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The current gold standard for preventing neonatal sepsis is the intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) of Streptococcus agalacticae-positive mothers. …”
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Skin-Inspired Magnetoresistive Tactile Sensor for Force Characterization in Distributed Areas by Francisco Mêda, Fabian Näf, Tiago P. Fernandes, Alexandre Bernardino, Lorenzo Jamone, Gonçalo Tavares, Susana Cardoso

“…Touch is a crucial sense for advanced organisms, particularly humans, as it provides essential information about the shape, size, and texture of contacting objects. In robotics and automation, the integration of tactile sensors has become increasingly relevant, enabling devices to properly interact with their environment. …”
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High number of HPAI H5 virus infections and antibodies in wild carnivores in the Netherlands, 2020–2022 by Irina V. Chestakova, Anne van der Linden, Beatriz Bellido Martin, Valentina Caliendo, Oanh Vuong, Sanne Thewessen, Tijmen Hartung, Theo Bestebroer, Jasja Dekker, Bob Jonge Poerink, Andrea Gröne, Marion Koopmans, Ron Fouchier, Judith M. A. van den Brand, Reina S. Sikkema

“…The virus appears to have become enzootic in birds, continuously yielding novel HPAI virus variants. The recently increased abundance of infected birds worldwide increases the probability of bird–mammal contact, particularly in wild carnivores. …”
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Management of production activities of socio-economic systems under wartime conditions by Viktoriia Bozhanova, Oleksandra Kononova, Anzhela Cherchata, Valerii Liubushkin, Dmytro Dykun

“…The focus of structural changes in the economy, politics, business, and society caused by long-term war events as a result of the escalation of the military conflict in Ukraine over the past three years has become a prerequisite for choosing the purpose of this scientific study: the analysis of the current state of the socio-economic system using the example of the VUD LLC (Dnipro, Ukraine), which produces construction products, and the development of measures to improve the management of its production activities and reputation under conditions of high-level uncertainty of the external environment in the context of military events. …”
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Spatial distribution shifts of Batocera horsfieldi (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) and its natural enemies in China under climate change: Implications for biological control by Liang Zhang, Chaokun Yang, Ping Wang, Guanglin Xie, Wenkai Wang

“…With the increasing impact of climate change on global ecosystems, the ranges of species are undergoing significant changes. …”
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INNOVATIVE TRENDS OF FINANCIAL ENGINEERING TO THE WAY OF DIGITAL ECONOMY by Світлана Халатур, Олена Довгаль, Олександр Карамушка, Лариса Бровко, Оксана Водолазська

“…The transition to a digital economy is becoming increasingly evident, creating new opportunities and challenges for various sectors, including the financial industry. …”
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Advances in genetically modified neural stem cell therapy for central nervous system injury and neurological diseases by Xiangwen Tang, Peng Deng, Lin Li, Yuqing He, Jinchao Wang, Dingjun Hao, Hao Yang

“…Also, an update on current technical parameters suitable for NSC transplantation and functional recovery in clinical studies are summarized.…”
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Cognitive and non-cognitive factors predict pigs’ positions in an aggression social network by Lucy Oldham, Saif Agha, Gareth Arnott, Mark Brims, Irene Camerlink, Agnieszka Futro, Victoria E. Lee, Andrea Doeschl-Wilson, Simon P. Turner

“…Passing the reversal learning test predicted more involvement in unilateral aggression. The current study therefore shows links between cognitive performance and aggression and advances the understanding of social network analysis in the context of animal welfare.…”
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The role of city parks in creating ‘wellbeing societies’: A case study of Piłsudski Park in Łódź, Poland by Melanie Kay Smith, Joanna Kowalczyk-Anioł, Jakub Janiszewski, Karolina Grabarczyk

“… This article examines the role of urban green spaces (UGSs) and city parks in fostering wellbeing among urban residents. UGSs are increasingly being recognized for their contribution to public health, mental wellbeing and social cohesion, and this research fills a gap in the understanding of these benefits in the context of Central and Eastern European cities. …”
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The Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Aging and Age-Related Disorders by Bharathi Hassan Ganesh, Himabindu Padinjarathil, Ramya Lakshmi Rajendran, Prasanna Ramani, Prakash Gangadaran, Byeong-Cheol Ahn

“…Mitochondrial malfunction and increased oxidative stress are major contributors for the aging process. …”
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Assessment of Health-Oriented Layout and Perceived Density in High-Density Public Residential Areas: A Case Study of Shenzhen by Guangxun Cui, Menghan Wang, Yue Fan, Fei Xue, Huanhui Chen

“…The authors attempt to go beyond current regulations to propose tailored solutions for Shenzhen’s high-density context, improving spatial efficiency and residential comfort in future public housing designs. …”
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Exploring Al-‘Azl and Contemporary Contraceptive Practices: A Maqashid al-Shariah Perspective on Population Regulation and Reproductive Morality by Neng Nurcahyati Sinulingga, Endah Rundika Pratiw, Wildan Ansori Hasibuan, Hengki Wijaya

“…This research seeks to examine contraceptive practices through the context of Maqashid a-Shariah (the objectives or higher intents of Islamic law) and illustrate the way Islamic principles are incorporated with current contraceptive practices. …”
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The frequent variant A57F in the GNE gene in patients from Russia has Finno-Ugric Mari origin by Dmitrii Subbotin, Sofya Ionova, Andrey Marakhonov, Elena Saifullina, Artem Borovikov, Leila Akhmadeeva, Polina Chausova, Oksana Ryzhkova, Rena Zinchenko, Sergey Kutsev, Aysylu Murtazina

“…According to our study, the estimated age of the mutation’s spread is 160.46 years (95% CI: 45.55–244.14).DiscussionBy comparing the information gathered with historical data on migration patterns in the Middle Volga region and estimating the age of the variant’s dissemination, we propose hypotheses regarding its origin and the pathways through which it spread. In the current context of increased rate of interethnic marriages, investigating the spread of common pathogenic variants from historically isolated populations is important for molecular genetic diagnosis. …”
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The Efficacy of Dog Assisted Therapy in depression and anxiety – a review by Dominika Marciniuk, Paulina Głogowska, Wiktor Grela, Jagoda Niewiadomska, Natalia Gniaź, Dawid Tulej, Natalia Marko, Alicja Dziedzic, Daria Furtak, Aleksandra Górska

“…There have also been noted significant increases in beta-endorphin, oxytocyn, β-phenylethylamine and dopamine levels.   …”
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Microstructural transition from ZrO₂ to Zr–Al intermetallics and property evolution in AA5051 composites by G. Anbuchezhiyan, G. Ananth, Vignesh M, K. Logesh, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Elango Natarajan

“…The inclusion of hard ZrO₂ particles minimised wear loss percentage in synthesised composites by reducing direct contact between the matrix and wear surface, resulting in less adhesive wear.…”
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Atrial fibrillation detection via contactless radio monitoring and knowledge transfer by Yuqin Yuan, Jinbo Chen, Dongheng Zhang, Ruixu Geng, Hanqin Gong, Guixin Xu, Yu Pu, Zhi Lu, Yang Hu, Dong Zhang, Likun Ma, Qibin Sun, Yan Chen

“…However, current ECG is primarily used only when symptoms arise or for occasional checkups due to the necessity of contact-based measurements. …”
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