Young people's networked constructions of nature: Evidence from a qualitative multiple case study in the United Kingdom by Jack Reed, Simon Kennedy Beames, Gale Macleod

“…Therefore, it is necessary to examine this collapsing physical‐digital binary in the context of young people's in‐person interactions with nature to examine the effectiveness of this theoretical perspective. …”
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Bibliometric Analysis of Carbon Footprint Studies Within the Scope of Sustainability by Rukiye Sefanur Altay, Asude Ateş, Hülya Demirel

“…One of the important steps taken in this context is the European Green Deal action plan, which is the roadmap for the green transformation required by the Paris Climate Agreement of the EU, to which Turkey is also a party. …”
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DepthFormer: Depth‐Enhanced Transformer Network for Semantic Segmentation of the Martian Surface From Rover Images by Yuan Ma, Zhaojin Li, Bo Wu, Ran Duan

“…Advanced deep learning techniques, particularly Transformers, can enhance semantic segmentation and image interpretation, deepening our understanding of Martian surface features. However, current publicly available neural networks are trained in the context of Earth, rendering the direct use of the Martian surface impossible. …”
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Comparative analysis of military security policy of Norway and Denmark in the Arctic region by Igor S. Doroshenko

“…In conclusion, the assessment of the current defense capability of Denmark and Norway is given, as well as the impact of NATO joint exercises on Russia’s Arctic policy making is considered in order to highlight the role of coastal states in this context.…”
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Evolution of preschool girls’ beauty standards over the recent 10 years: findings of the experimental longitudinal study by O.V. Shalygina, A.B. Kholmogorova

“… <p><strong>Context and Relevance<em>. </em></strong>Body dissatisfaction is a risk factor for the development of eating disorders, which has also been found over the recent decades among children and adolescents. …”
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The development of future foreign language teachers’ digital competences in creating multimedia tutorials by G. Zh. Smagulova, G. B. Sarzhanova, G. K. Tleuzhanova, N. Stanciu

“…The article considers the problem of the development of future teachers’ digital competences in creating foreign language multimedia tutorials and presents the results of the corresponding research conducted by the authors. In the context of the digitalisation of education, the foreign language multimedia tutorials represent an effective means of organising and integrating authentic audio-visual materials into the learning process. …”
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Analyzing the impact of urban growth on urban quality of life in the city of El Eluma: A multidimensional study by Hama Aya, Djeffal Djafar

“…Contemporary cities are facing increasing pressures resulting from the rapid pace of urban growth and the associated imbalances that affect residents’ well-being and the sustainability of urban systems. …”
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The Impact of Decentralized Finance on the Activities of Traditional Financial Intermediaries by M. T. Belova, I. A. Rizvanova

“…Focus on minimizing risks should facilitate the use of DeFi services by traditional financial intermediaries in the context of creating and developing innovative projects. …”
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The Dominants of Contemporary Political Culture and the Transformation of Political Governance by A. D. Tumanov

“…Contemporary political governance is increasingly dependent on the trends of global globalization, changing in the context of global migration and constantly creating and changing multinational communities. …”
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The New Normal? by O. A. Donskikh

“…The article discusses the preliminary results of the forced transition to entire online learning in the higher education system in the context of the general growth trend of the corresponding form of education in various universities around the world. …”
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Can we adapt fairly? Scoping review of health equity implications of flood risk in coastal communities by Sari Kovats, Grace Turner, Sally Brown, Owen Landeg, Rachel Brisley, Louise O’Connor

“…Policies and practices like household insurance and property resilience measures may increase inequalities, while community engagement, planning and structural solutions can reduce disparities, depending on local context and implementation.Conclusions Adaptation to UK coastal flood risk requires both short-term and long-term strategies. …”
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Characterization of Global Research Trends and Prospects on Prone Positioning in Respiratory Failure: Bibliometric Analysis by Rong Lei, Feng Yue, Chaofu Yue, Zihan Zhang, Xian Huang, Qiaolin Li, Zhigang Yang, Rong Li, Keyi Zhao, Mei Yang

“…ConclusionsThis study revealed a rapidly growing body of literature on prone positioning in respiratory failure, especially in the context of COVID-19. The findings underscore the importance of further multicenter clinical trials to validate current practices and refine treatment protocols. …”
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What shapes silvopastoralism in Mediterranean mid-mountain areas? Understanding factors, drivers, and dynamics using fuzzy cognitive mapping by Antonio Lecegui, Ana M Olaizola, Kasper Kok, Elsa Varela

“…Silvopastoral systems, integrating woody vegetation and livestock farming, are increasingly recognized as a sustainable land-use supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services provision in the Mediterranean. …”
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A Polymer-Binder-Free Approach to Creating Functional LiFePO₄ Cathodes by Organic Ionic Plastic Crystal-Derived Ion-Conductive Binders by Daniela M. Josepetti, Maria Forsyth, Patrick C. Howlett, Hiroyuki Ueda

“…Lithium-ion batteries are a promising technology to promote the phase-out of fossil fuel vehicles. Increasing efforts are focused on improving their energy density and safety by replacing current materials with more efficient and safer alternatives. …”
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Metaverse in the university and university in the metaverse: metaversity and multiversity by S. Khosravi

“…In this paper, we reviewed John Henry Newman’s idea of a university in its historical context, the discursive turn of higher education (HE) from university to Clark Kerr’s multiversity, and the resurgence of the idea of the metaverse (i.e. a single, universal, and immersive virtual world) as a consequence of pervasive prevalence of alternative technologies. …”
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Future armed conflicts - A new point of view [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Tomasz Smal, Marek Tomaszycki, Norbert Świętochowski

“…In the paper, the authors took an attempt to answer the following questions: How will the geopolitical and economic situation in the world change, also in the context of progressing climate change? How will armed conflicts evolve in a changing world? …”
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The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder and its correlation with health beliefs among medical students by Mohammad Amiri, Zahra Mehmannavaz Mikal, Elham Sadeghi, Ahmad Khosravi

“…Furthermore, the variables of educational level, impoverished economic status, and anxiety induced by the COVID-19 pandemic emerged as significant predictors of elevated scores on the PTSD scale. In order to increase psychological health and reduce PTSD in students, this research suggests teaching health principles in the context of COVID-19.…”
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Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Performance Gaps and Sustainable Materials by Henry Odiri Igugu, Jacques Laubscher, António Benjamim Mapossa, Patricia Abimbola Popoola, Modupeola Dada

“…As operational energy is optimized through improved building envelopes, embodied energy typically increases, further exacerbating the problem. This gap underscores the critical need to re-evaluate current practices and materials used in energy-efficient building construction. …”
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Production and characterization of a promising microbial-derived lipase enzyme targeting BCL-2 gene expression in hepatocellular carcinoma by Amal M. Abo-Kamer, Ahmed A. Abdelaziz, Esraa S. Elkotb, Lamiaa A. Al-Madboly

“…Abstract Context and goal This study aimed to isolate and optimize a high-yield lipase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain from biological samples, enhance enzyme production through random mutagenesis, and evaluate its potential anticancer activity. …”
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Mapping and visualization of global research progress on autophagy in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and metabolic syndrome: a bibliometric analysis (2009... by Xing Liu, Xiang Li

“…Future research is anticipated to concentrate on the activation of autophagy in the context of natural product drug discovery, the exploration of underlying molecular mechanisms, the regulation of fatty acid metabolism, and the development of functional nutritional supplements, among other relevant areas.…”
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