Brain Fog and Cognitive Dysfunction in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Evidence-Based Review by Sanger BD, Alarachi A, McNeely HE, McKinnon MC, McCabe RE

“…We define “brain fog” as the subjective experience of cognitive difficulties, in keeping with the most common colloquial and research use of the term. While a recent increase in use of this term has largely been in the context of the post-coronavirus-19 condition known as long COVID, “brain fog” has also been discussed in relation to several other conditions including mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …”
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The global energy challenge: second-generation feedstocks on marginal lands for a sustainable biofuel production by Claudio Russo, Valerio Cirillo, Nausicaa Pollaro, Fabio Terribile, Andrea Chiodini, Albino Maggio

“…Biofuels represent a renewable source of energy, but their production has raised concerns regarding their possible impacts on food security. Indeed, the current biofuel production primarily relies on food crops and arable lands. …”
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The importance of genotyping within the climate-smart plant breeding value chain – integrative tools for genetic enhancement programs by Ana Luísa Garcia-Oliveira, Rodomiro Ortiz, Fatma Sarsu, Søren K. Rasmussen, Paterne Agre, Asrat Asfaw, Moctar Kante, Subhash Chander

“…Besides, managers are dealing with a multitude of issues with different organizations working on similar initiatives and projects, leading to a lack of a sustainable impact on smallholder farmers. To transform the current food systems as a more sustainable and resilient model efficient solutions are needed to deliver and convey results. …”
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Media Technologies of Attracting the Audience’s Attention on the Internet: Preserving Traditional Media’s Value Priorities by Media Technologies of Attracting the Audience’s Attention on the Internet: Preserving Traditional Media’s Value Priorities

“…The novelty of this research is the field of research – till now, the content of websites of newspapers of million-plus cities in the context of using modern tools increasing their attracting for users has not been studied. …”
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The Evaluation of the Illinois Multi-Site Police-Initiated Deflection Initiative by Jessica A. Reichert, Alex Menninger, Nancy Sullivan, Cameron Kimble, John P. Smith, Sharyn Adams

“…The Illinois Multi-Site Deflection Initiative is a groundbreaking project aimed at increasing the number of deflection programs in the state to help individuals who come into contact with police. …”
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Rapid tests to inform triage and antibiotic prescribing decisions for adults presenting with suspected acute respiratory infection: a rapid evidence synthesis of clinical effective... by Katie Scandrett, Jill Colquitt, Rachel Court, Fiona Whiter, Bethany Shinkins, Yemisi Takwoingi, Emma Loveman, Daniel Todkill, Paramjit Gill, Daniel Lasserson, Lena Al-Khudairy, Amy Grove, Yen-Fu Chen

“…Rapid tests that can be done and produce results quickly (within 45 minutes) are now available. It is currently unclear whether the use of these rapid tests to assess patients would improve or worsen patient outcomes or increase or decrease costs overall. …”
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Protocol for a prospective, observational, hospital-based multicentre study of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 transmission: NOSO-COR Project by Hubert P Endtz, Mitra Saadatian-Elahi, Valentina Picot, Laetitia Hénaff, Florence K Pradel, Vanessa Escuret, Cédric Dananché, Christelle Elias

“…In France, mortality rate in the general population was approximately 10% and could reach higher levels at the hospital. In the current context of high incidence rates of SARS-CoV-2 in the community, a significant increase in the rate of nosocomial transmission is expected. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation is a promising therapy for kidney diseases by Jiawei Zhang, Jiawei Zhang, Xiangge Ren, Xiangge Ren, Bing Li, Bing Li, Zhifen Zhao, Zhifen Zhao, Shoudao Li, Shoudao Li, Wensheng Zhai, Wensheng Zhai

“…This review systematically summarizes the current research on FMT in the context of kidney disease, evaluates its therapeutic mechanisms and feasibility, and highlights its limitations. …”
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Evaluation of the implementation of governmental policies and actions to create healthy food environments in Burkina Faso by Viviane Aurélie Tapsoba, Ella WR Compaore, Augustin Nawidimbasba Zeba, Jerome Winbetourefa Some, Julien Soliba Manga, Adama Diouf, Jean-Claude Moubarac, Stefanie Vandevijvere, Mamoudou H Dicko

“…The objective of this study is to compare the level of implementation of current public policies aimed at creating healthy food environments in Burkina Faso with international good practice indicators. …”
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A Concept for Improving Battery Energy Storage System Performance in a Redundant DC Microgrid Without SoC-Based Droop by Thales Augusto Fagundes, Lucas Jonys Ribeiro Silva, Marcio Von Rondow Campos, Marina Silva Camillo de Carvalho, Bruno Meneghel Zilli, Guilherme Henrique Favaro Fuzato, Ricardo Quadros Machado

“…Considering the CBB, the reliability of the BESS units is improved through battery-to-battery (B2B) equalization, enabled by the fuzzy-based method able to provide current references, thereby increasing power sharing accuracy. …”
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A Smart Motor Rehabilitation System Based on the Internet of Things and Humanoid Robotics by Yasamin Moghbelan, Alfonso Esposito, Ivan Zyrianoff, Giulia Spaletta, Stefano Borgo, Claudio Masolo, Fabiana Ballarin, Valeria Seidita, Roberto Toni, Fulvio Barbaro, Giusy Di Conza, Francesca Pia Quartulli, Marco Di Felice

“…The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining increasing attention in healthcare due to its potential to enable continuous monitoring of patients, both at home and in controlled medical environments. …”
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A Non-Vacuum Coating Process That Fully Achieves Technical Goals of Bipolar Plates via Synergistic Control of Multiple Layer-by-Layer Strategy by Qiaoling Liu, Xiaole Chen, Menghan Wu, Weihao Wang, Yinru Lin, Zilong Chen, Shuhan Yang, Yuhui Zheng, Qianming Wang

“…The primary challenge associated with stainless steel in fuel cell operation is its susceptibility to corrosion, which leads to increased contact resistance and subsequent degradation of electrochemical performance. …”
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Drop-on-demand 3D printing of programable magnetic composites for soft robotics by Anil Bastola, Luke Parry, Robyn Worsley, Nisar Ahmed, Edward Lester, Richard Hague, Christopher Tuck

“…Soft robotics have become increasingly popular as a versatile alternative to traditional robotics. …”
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Atrial Cardiomyopathy in Atrial Fibrillation: A Multimodal Diagnostic Framework by Paschalis Karakasis, Panayotis K. Vlachakis, Panagiotis Theofilis, Nikolaos Ktenopoulos, Dimitrios Patoulias, Barbara Fyntanidou, Antonios P. Antoniadis, Nikolaos Fragakis

“…This review synthesizes current diagnostic strategies for AtCM within the context of AF, emphasizing a multimodal approach. …”
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Density matrix emulation of quantum recurrent neural networks for multivariate time series prediction by J D Viqueira, D Faílde, M M Juane, A Gómez, D Mera

“…However, the effective implementation of some QRNN models is limited by the need for mid-circuit measurements. Those increase the requirements for quantum hardware, which in the current noisy intermediate-scale quantum era does not allow reliable computations. …”
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Analytical simulation of meander morphology from equilibrium to long-term evolution: Impacts of channel geometry and vegetation-induced coarsening by Yanjie Sun, Xiaolong Song, Zhi Li, Haijue Xu, Yuchuan Bai

“…This research advances understanding of the multifaceted nature of meandering river systems and offers practical tools for informed decision-making in river engineering and environmental management, particularly in the context of climate change and increasing anthropogenic pressures on fluvial ecosystems.…”
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Natural Hydrogen in Uruguay: Catalog of H₂-Generating Rocks, Prospective Exploration Areas, and Potential Systems by Marcos Sequeira, Ethel Morales, Isabelle Moretti, Gerardo Veroslavsky, Facundo Plenc, Roberto d’Avila, Hector de Santa Ana

“…However, its current production remains largely dependent on carbon-emitting sources. …”
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A systematic review on environmentally friendly hydrogen production methods: comparative analysis of reactor technologies for optimal efficiency and sustainability by Aisha Hamid, Raja Razuan Raja Deris, Siti Nur Amira Shaffee, Taufiq Yap Yun Hin, Divine Senanu Ametefe, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim

“…The transition to a hydrogen-based energy system is increasingly viewed as vital for achieving global sustainability and decarbonization goals. …”
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Functional and Therapeutic Roles of Plant-Derived Antioxidants in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Considerations for Special Populations by Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez, Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco, Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz, Ismael Martínez-Guardado, Roberto Valcárcel-Martín, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera

“…Objective: This review aims to summarize and critically analyze the current evidence on the biological effects, therapeutic potential, and translational challenges of plant-derived antioxidants in the prevention and management of T2DM. …”
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A Transdisciplinary Framework to Bridge Science–Policy–Development Gaps in Global Land Management Initiatives by Nigussie Haregeweyn, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Ermias Aynekulu, Takeshi Abe, Peri Pablo, Simon West

“…Over 190 countries (81%) were found to be currently facing moderate or high risk of increased soil erosion from two or more erosion processes, and 182 countries (77%) were found to have a SPDI level that was lower than their soil erosion risk implying the urgent need for a transdisciplinary framework that supports the implementation of future soil erosion research and development projects. …”
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