Tomato seed extract promotes health of the gut microbiota and demonstrates a potential new way to valorize tomato waste. by Jenni Firrman, Adrienne Narrowe, LinShu Liu, Karley Mahalak, Johanna Lemons, Pieter Van den Abbeele, Aurélien Baudot, Stef Deyaert, Yanfang Li, Yuanhang Yao, Liangli Yu

“…The current effort to valorize waste byproducts to increase sustainability and reduce agricultural loss has stimulated interest in potential utilization of waste components as health-promoting supplements. …”
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Systematic review and network meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of parmacotherapy for hand osteoarthritis. by Ruiqi Wu, Qinglin Peng, Weiwei Wang, Jixian Zheng, Yi Zhou, Qipei Yang, Xuan Zhang, Hongyu Li, Lin Meng

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Hand osteoarthritis poses a significant health challenge globally due to its increasing prevalence and the substantial burden on individuals and the society. …”
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Integrating Artificial Intelligence as an Advanced Learning Tool into Ukrainian Inclusive Educational Environment by Liliia Potapiuk, Alina Sasiuk

“…In the context of general pedagogy, positive trends in AI integration are evident. …”
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The Exergo-Economic and Environmental Evaluation of a Hybrid Solar–Natural Gas Power System in Kirkuk by Ali Alfaris, Abdulrazzak Akroot, Emrah Deniz

“…Current research is actively exploring hybrid energy systems as a means to address these issues. …”
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Teaching in the Digital Age—Developing a Support Program for Nursing Education Providers: Design-Based Research by Stefan Walzer, Carolin Barthel, Ronja Pazouki, Helga Marx, Sven Ziegler, Peter Koenig, Christiane Kugler, Stefan Jobst

“…ResultsSix main categories emerged from the focus groups, highlighting key areas, including the use of digital technology, ongoing support needs, and the current state of digitalization in nursing education. …”
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Goal setting in higher education: how, why, and when are students prompted to set goals? A systematic review by Gabrielle Martins van Jaarsveld, Gabrielle Martins van Jaarsveld, Jacqueline Wong, Martine Baars, Marcus Specht, Fred Paas, Fred Paas

“…To provide an overview of the current state of the field, a systematic review was carried out examining studies which implemented academic goal setting activities within higher education over the last 14 years (2010–2024) to determine for whom, in what contexts, and how goal setting has been implemented. …”
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Optimising the secondary use of primary care prescribing data to improve quality of care: a qualitative analysis by Robert A Verheij, Niek Klazinga, Erica Barbazza, Lotte Ramerman, Dionne Kringos

“…Important differences in the types of prescribing information needed by micro-meso-macro context are found, though the extent to which current indicators address these varies by prescription type. …”
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Design and implementation of a project management training program to develop workforce ready skills and career readiness in STEM PhD students and postdoctoral trainees by Elizabeth J. Salm, Caleb C. McKinney

“…Posttest data (n = 25) reveal a significant increase (p &lt; 0.0001) in project management self-efficacy measures across the aforementioned pain point scales. …”
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Understanding pastoralist adaptations to drought via games and choice experiments: field testing among Borana communities by Andrew Reid Bell, O. Sarobidy Rakotonarivo, Wei Zhang, Caterina De Petris, Adams Kipchumba, Ruth S Meinzen-Dick

“…Although pastoral systems are highly adapted and adaptive to uncertainty and change, recent decades of severe climatic events and increasing resource pressure are pushing pastoral systems to adopt novel norms and practices. …”
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A systematic review and comparative evaluation to develop and validate a comprehensive framework for cancer surveillance systems by Mohsen Soleimani, Marjan GhaziSaeedi, Seyed Mohammad Ayyoubzadeh, Ahmad Jalilvand

“…Conclusion The validated framework provides a structured and adaptable approach to cancer data collection and analysis, enhancing public health decision-making and resource allocation. By addressing current limitations, this study offers a significant advancement in cancer surveillance methodologies, with potential applications in diverse healthcare contexts globally. …”
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Exploring Long-Term Clean Energy Transition Pathways in Ghana Using an Open-Source Optimization Approach by Romain Akpahou, Jesse Essuman Johnson, Erica Aboagye, Fernando Plazas-Niño, Mark Howells, Jairo Quirós-Tortós

“…An open-source energy modelling tool was used to assess four scenarios accounting for current policies and additional alternatives to pursue energy transition goals. …”
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Prospective areas of didactic research: А problem statement. by M. V. Klarin, I. M. Osmolovskaya

“…Introduction. Current educational practice largely functions independently of didactics: decisions on the selection of content, the methods and forms of instruction are often made at different levels and in different areas of education without a conceptual substantiation. …”
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Agriculture data sharing review by Jorge Chamorro-Padial, Jordi Virgili-Gomá, Rosa Gil, Mercè Teixidó, Roberto García

“…Our findings reveal a shift from traditional to innovative research themes, such as the increasing focus on the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and Digital Storage. …”
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Operationalising energy sufficiency for low-carbon built environments in urbanising India by Ashok B. Lall, Girisha Sethi

“…Current trends towards high-rise and high-density residential development contribute significantly to the demand for embodied and operational energy. …”
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The ‘Hikikomori’ syndrome: worldwide prevalence and co-occurring major psychiatric disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Andrea Pozza, Fabio Ferretti, Anna Coluccia, Takahiro Kato, Marco Gaetani

“…It has been studied first in Japan and recently has increasingly drawn the attention of researchers and clinicians all over the world. …”
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Scoping review: Online video games and mental health among school-going children in Africa by Muhammad Hoque, Mostafizur Rahman, Sayma Akter Pata, Muhammad Akram Uzzaman

“… Introduction Online video gaming is increasingly popular among school-aged children in Africa, driven by expanding internet penetration and mobile technology access. …”
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Integration of Artificial intelligence into Ukrainian inclusive educational environment as an advanced learning tool by Лілія Потапюк, Аліна Сасюк

“…In the context of general pedagogy, positive trends in AI integration are evident. …”
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A Strategic Framework for Community Engagement in Oceans and Human Health by Margaret A. Carson, Diane M. Doberneck, Zac Hart, Heath Kelsey, Jennifer Y. Pierce, Dwayne E. Porter, Mindy L. Richlen, Louisa Schandera, Heather A. Triezenberg

“…We illustrate the framework with examples from current COHH case studies and conclude with future directions for strategic community engagement in OHH and other environmental health contexts.…”
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A protective lipidomic biosignature associated with a balanced omega-6/omega-3 ratio in fat-1 transgenic mice. by Giuseppe Astarita, Jennifer H McKenzie, Bin Wang, Katrin Strassburg, Angela Doneanu, Jay Johnson, Andrew Baker, Thomas Hankemeier, James Murphy, Rob J Vreeken, James Langridge, Jing X Kang

“…In fat-1 mice, an unbiased profiling showed a significant increase in the levels of unesterified eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), EPA-containing cholesteryl ester, and omega-3 lysophosphospholipids. …”
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Exploring the relationship between vitamin B12, methylmalonic acid levels and all-cause mortality in heart failure populations: insights from the NHANES database by Wei Yu, Yao Wang, Yao Wang, Yao Wang, Yulu Zhou, Danyu Wu, Danyu Wu, Danyu Wu

“…Moreover, the correlation between MMA and mortality risk was more prominent in HF populations with poorer health status, such as advanced age, current smokers, hypertension, diabetes, overweight, or low estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).ConclusionOur study indicated that a higher MMA level is associated with an increased all-cause mortality risk in HF populations, particularly in those aged 65 and above, current smokers, those with hypertension, diabetes, overweight, insufficient physical activity, or lower eGFR (&lt;60 mL/min/1.73 m2).…”
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