Letter to readers by Francesca Gorini

“…The evolution of educational technologies and their impact on the educational system is, also, a topic that personally involves me, having dedicated part of my research job in exploring which skills are essential to preserve and develop in order to interact appropriately with AI – a tool which is becoming increasingly pervasive even in teaching and educational contexts. …”
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Recent advances in the biosynthesis and production optimization of gentamicin: A critical review by Feng Xu, Kaihao Hu, Ali Mohsin, Jie Wu, Lihuan Su, Yuan Wang, Rong Ben, Hao Gao, Xiwei Tian, Ju Chu

“…Subsequently, the article encapsulates a spectrum of strategies currently deployed to augment gentamicin yields. These strategies include mutation screening, molecular biological techniques, and optimization of the fermentation process. …”
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What ‘unexplored’ means: mapping regions with digitized natural history records to look for ‘biodiversity blindspots’ by Laymon Ball, Sheila Rodríguez-Machado, Diego Paredes-Burneo, Samantha Rutledge, David A. Boyd, David Vander Pluym, Spenser Babb-Biernacki, Austin S. Chipps, Rafet Ç. Öztürk, Yahya Terzi, Prosanta Chakrabarty

“…We also argue for increased scientific infrastructure so that more reference collections with vouchers can be kept in the countries of origin (particularly those countries lacking such infrastructure currently).…”
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Digital platforms and news publishers: uneasy relationship by Petros Iosifidis

“…Whereas many of these activities were conducted through legacy news media, entities such as Google, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram currently dominate in most national contexts. The business models of digital platforms, their global nature and the pace that digital technologies and services evolve challenge existing regulatory frameworks concerning consumer protection, transparency, and power imbalances, especially in ensuring that substantial market power does not reduce competition in media and advertising services markets. …”
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White Rabbit FMC mezzanine as an interface for the new 10G WR-NIC to remote WR DAQ nodes by Bawaj Mateusz, Chiarusi Tommaso, Travaglini Riccardo

“…The White Rabbit protocol (WR), developed at CERN for the distribution of sub-nanosecond timing to thousands of nodes displaced over large geographic areas, is becoming increasingly reliable and is being utilized in various contexts, notably in modern multi-messenger astronomy experiments in progress such as KM3NeT, CTAO and ET. …”
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Innovation and Resignification: Social Entrepreneurship for Reincorporating Women into Peace Communities by Luz Elena Malagón-Castro, José Carlos Vázquez-Parra, Gloria Clemencia Valencia-González, Luis Guillermo Restrepo-Jaramillo

“…Educational strategies that foster Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Complex Thinking are increasingly recognized as essential tools in this process, helping to rebuild social cohesion and empower local leadership. …”
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Who does technology serve? A critical analysis of sociocultural factors shaping opportunities, practices and barriers faced by a smallholders in south-western Colombia by Marcela Ramos, Natalia Triana, Stefan Burkart, Jhon Freddy Gutiérrez, Diana María Gutiérrez-Zapata, Alejandro Ruden, Lady Sepúlveda, Brian Barrett

“…Therefore, the study contends that, when understanding technology adoption, it is not only a question of what farmers do or do not do but of what they can be and do in increasingly demanding contexts.…”
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Chemistry Teachers’ Perspectives on the Implementation of Interdisciplinary Science Projects in Vocational Schools: Challenges and Strategic Solutions by Devy Lestari, Rosi Oktiani, Ulfa Lutfianasari, Muhamad Imaduddin

“…The integration of interdisciplinary approaches in science education has gained increasing prominence, particularly within vocational school contexts. …”
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Enhancing the use of artificial intelligence in architectural education – case study Saudi Arabia by Adnan Alshahrani, Ayman Mohamed Mostafa

“…In the present study, we explored the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently integrated into architectural education in Saudi Arabia, a country undergoing rapid digital and educational transformation. …”
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From attention to action: Advancing inclusivity in the landscape of anatomy education by Lily Evans, Katie Snow, Aiden Jayanth, Siobhan M. Moyes

“…Application of these methods yielded richer and more nuanced data, thus increasing the validity of the study. Although anatomy education may not currently represent diverse populations, positive action towards change is underway, with many in the discipline eager to actively confront exclusion. …”
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Investing in the development of the next generation of MCH leaders by Karen A. McDonnell, Jamal Percy, Lisa Anders, Monique J. Brown, Alice R. Richman, Julianna Deardorff, Monica S. Ruiz, Jihong Liu, Kelli Russell, Audrey Snyder, Cassondra Marshall

“…Training for the public health workforce is leading the way, establishing an ecosystem approach that integrates individuals within social, political, and environmental contexts to promote health equity within a framework of social justice. …”
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Examination of Impact of After-Hours Admissions on Hospital Resource Use, Patient Outcomes, and Costs by Charlenn Skead, Laura H. Thompson, Hanna Kuk, Ariel Hendin, Moosa Yasir Hamood Al Abri, Yasmeen Choudhri, Tim Ramsay, Brent Herritt, Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

“…Nighttime and weekends in hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) contexts are thought to present a greater risk for adverse events than daytime admissions. …”
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Driving Factors of Urban–Rural Human Settlement Changes and a Multi-Scenario Simulation Based on SDGs by Yang Ye, Yantong Liu, Jingyi Liu, Zhiyi Weng, Ziyao Chang, Xiong Li

“…The ecosystem service value and SDG values gradually increased, displaying a clustering pattern of northern highs and southern lows. …”
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“We’re all in it together”: uniting a diverse range of professionals and people with lived experience within the development of a complex, theory-based paediatric speech and langua... by Lucy Rodgers, Nicola Botting, Natalie Abdo, Meriem Amer-El-Khedoud, Emma Baker, Sophie Franks, Dave Harford, Patrycja Salimi-Tabar, Laura Temple, Ros Herman

“…Our structured reflection has implications for future intervention development research, by highlighting that the provision of a safe, supportive space and nurturing of shared values is key when involving a diverse range of parties. Such contexts promote sustained involvement and therefore have longer term implications for increasing the relevance of the research for those it is aiming to help.…”
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Internet and telephone intervention to support patients discontinuing long-term antidepressants in primary care: the REDUCE research programme including RCT by Tony Kendrick, Beth Stuart, Hannah Bowers, Mahboobeh Haji Sadeghi, Helen Page, Christopher Dowrick, Michael Moore, Mark Gabbay, Geraldine Leydon, Guiqing Lily Yao, Shihua Zhu, Paul Little, Gareth Griffiths, Glyn Lewis, Carl May, Joanna Moncrieff, Chris F Johnson, Una Macleod, Simon Gilbody, Rachel Dewar-Haggart, Samantha Williams, Wendy O’Brien, Riya Tiwari, Catherine Woods, Tasneem Patel, Naila Khan, Emma Maund, Nadja van Ginneken, Amy Din, Claire Reidy, Rebecca Lucier, Bryan Palmer, Taeko Becque, Yumna Masood, Natalie Thompson, Ellen van Leeuwen, Marta Glowacka, Adam WA Geraghty

“…Background There is significant concern about increasing long-term antidepressant use in Western countries, much of which is not evidence-based. …”
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Optimizing appliance scheduling for utility and budget in smart energy systems under inclining block rate tariffs by Ahmed Shaban, Mohamed Salhen, Mohamed A. Shalaby, Tamer F. Abdelmaguid

“…The model offers a scalable, budget-aware framework to support smart energy management and PV adoption across Egyptian households and similar emerging-economy contexts.…”
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Comparative abundance and diversity of populations of the Pseudomonas syringae and Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae species complexes throughout the Durance River catchment from its Fren... by Morris, C.E., Lacroix, C., Chandeysson, C., Guilbaud, C., Monteil, C., Piry, S., Rochelle Newall, E., Fiorini, S., Van Gijsegem, F., Barny, M.A., Berge, O.

“…Psy densities decreased with increasing temperature whereas SRP densities increased with increasing temperature. …”
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Evaluation of urban energy transition and identification of barrier factors under the “dual carbon” goals: an empirical study of the Yangtze River economic belt by Haoran Yan, Jingke Gao, Shixiang Li, Jun Bai, Ziyuan Liu, Chen Mai

“…The results show: (1) The overall level of urban energy transition increased by 35.86%, with persistent inter-city disparities, though their intensity has been alleviated. …”
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Defining the Optimal Ranges of Tourist Visits in UNESCO World Heritage Caves with Rock Art: The Case of El Castillo and Covalanas (Cantabria, Spain) by Angel Fernandez-Cortes, Eduardo Palacio-Perez, Tamara Martin-Pozas, Soledad Cuezva, Roberto Ontañon, Javier Lario, Sergio Sanchez-Moral

“…These two caves are currently open to tourism and boast an exceptional archaeological heritage that includes magnificent examples of Palaeolithic cave art. …”
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How do grit and academic stress influence academic performance? The role of academic self-efficacy as a mediator and moderator variable by Muh Daud, Dian Novita Siswanti, Dwi Yan Nugraha, Edwin Adrianta Surijah

“…Online learning systems are currently the primary approach to delivering information and facilitating learning for postgraduate students, replacing traditional in-person methods in many contexts. …”
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