BIOFUELS AND ABSOLUTE COUPLING. POTENTIAL AND CHALLENGES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE by Maricel CAZACU, Liviu MARCUTA, Alina MARCUTA, Camelia HODOSAN

“…However, CO2 emissions continue to have an upward trend, which requires the intensification of efforts to increase the share of renewable energy and reduce the intensity of emissions, so that economic growth is sustainable and with minimal effects on climate change.…”
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High-Fat Diet—Shared Environmental Risk Factor for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis by Thomas Gabriel Schreiner, Liviu Iacob, Cristina Georgiana Croitoru, Diana Nicoleta Hodorog, Dan Iulian Cuciureanu

“…Focusing on changeable disease-related aspects is increasingly appealing in the context of a lack of an effective treatment. …”
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Japan’s Economy: Reforms and Growth Strategies by Yana Valeryevna Dyomina, Marina Gamilovna Mazitova

“…The growth of domestic demand could not be achieved due to the high savings rate and a two-stage increase in the consumer tax rate. However, the labor market has been expanded by increasing the employment of women and citizens over 65 years old and slightly easing the norms of migration policy. …”
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Assessment of the Applicability and Steps of Implementing the Six Sigma Method in the Quality Management System of Additive Manufacturing by Ivan S. Kushnir, Anna P. Adylina, Tatyana A. Levina

“…Despite the widespread introduction of 3D printing in machine-building industries within the framework of Industry 4.0, the quality of manufactured products currently requires regulation and improvement. To reduce the volume of defects and increase the fault tolerance of the product, improve the condition of the workplace, work convenience, accounting for finished products and other important factors of the high-quality production cycle, there are a sufficient number of methods and practices used in many fields (automotive, mechanical engineering, energy, etc.). …”
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“You are doomed!" Crisis-specific and Dynamic Use of Fear Speech in Protest and Extremist Radical Social Movements by Simon Greipl, Julian Hohner, Heidi Schulze, Patrick Schwabl, Diana Rieger

“…Despite the notion that FS and the resulting climate of threat can serve as a justification for radical attitudes and behavior toward outgroups, research on the prevalence, nature, and context of FS is still scarce. The current paper aims to close this gap and provides a definition of FS, its theoretical foundations, and a starting point for (automatically) detecting FS on social media. …”
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Psychological prerequisites and barriers to innovative activity of teachers by Y.N. Gut, M.K. Kabardov, A.K. Osnitsky, N.S. Tkachenko

“… <p><strong>Context and relevance.</strong> The success of pedagogical activity partly depends on the availability and level of professional competencies, as well as the initiative in the continuous self-development of teachers. …”
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A Review of Neuro-ML Breakthroughs in Addressing Neurological Disorders by Cosmina-Mihaela Rosca, Adrian Stancu

“…The central objective is to evaluate the current state of research in the Neuro-ML field and identify gaps in the literature that require additional approaches. …”
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The robot-assisted ureteral reconstruction in adult: A narrative review on the surgical techniques and contemporary outcomes by Kulthe Ramesh Seetharam Bhat, Marcio Covas Moschovas, Vipul R. Patel, Young Hwii Ko

“…Despite the rapid increase in the use of robotic surgery in urology, the majority of ureteric reconstruction procedures are still performed using laparoscopic or open approaches. …”
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Sports, Environment and Climate Change: the Carbon Footprint of Sports Facilities Based on Energy Consumption in Turkey by Ahmet Atalay, Sevdagül Demir

“…Afterwards, it is aimed to discuss the suggestions for minimising the footprint of the type and characteristics of the facilities in the light of current literature. This research is limited to Ardahan province and conducted as a case study. …”
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RSV explorations: using a case series focused on a single microbe to connect concepts across an undergraduate microbiology course by Chadene Tremaglio, Derek Dube

“…Here, we describe a case series designed to increase student engagement and connect course concepts by exploring a single microbe in the context of different learning objectives. …”
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GLAMPING—A POST-PANDEMIC TOURISM MODEL: FROM THEORETICAL DEFINITION TO SPATIO-TEMPORAL MAPPING IN THE SOUTH-WEST OLTENIA REGION, ROMANIA by DRĂGULEASA IONUȚ-ADRIAN, NIȚĂ AMALIA, MAZILU MIRELA, BĂNUȚ MARIA MĂDĂLINA, BĂBĂȚ ANDREI-FLORIN

“…The following methods are used in this study: the compilation method, the cartographic method, the instantaneous observation technique, and the analysis and synthesis method. In the current context of the uncertainty regarding possible travel restrictions and social distancing due to the emergence, spread, and increase in the number of cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV)—a virus that mainly leads to respiratory infections (diseases)—tourism activities specific to the rural environment, such as outdoor nature walks, visits to peasant households in villages, hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting, handicrafts, and horseback riding, provide tourists with not only the opportunity to avoid possible infections but also a favorable environment for rest and relaxation.…”
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Digital Newsroom Transformation: A Systematic Review of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Journalistic Practices, News Narratives, and Ethical Challenges by Alem Febri Sonni, Hasdiyanto Hafied, Irwanto Irwanto, Rido Latuheru

“…This review highlights the ongoing transformation in journalism, identifies critical gaps in current research, and offers an agenda for future investigation. …”
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Biofuel supply chain planning and circular business model innovation at wastewater treatment plants: The case of biomethane production by Zoltán Csedő, József Magyari, Máté Zavarkó

“…Despite the explored technological opportunity to increase advanced biofuel supply and decrease carbon dioxide emissions at WWTPs, current market risk levels challenge the economic prospects of the system concept. …”
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Coronavirus and Politics: Demands and Values in the Age of the Pandemic by D. A. Parenkov, K. E. Petrov

“…The pandemic strengthens the eff ect of rallying around the fl ag and results in an increase in the ratings of ruling political leaders. …”
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Social marketing and asset mapping: tools for the challenges of community health promotion by Yolanda Patricia Moncayo Sánchez, Marlene Jacqueline García Veloz, Marcia Verónica García Veloz, Edwin Marcelo Jijón Paredes

“…Introduction: In the current context, where health systems face significant pressures arising from demographic changes, the increase in chronic diseases and social inequalities, health promotion, with the use of social marketing and asset mapping, is emerging as a key resource to address these challenges. …”
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Smart Cognitive HMI With Automated Knowledge Extraction for Machine Tool by Jongsu Park, Jinho Son, Seongwoo Cho, Jumyung Um

“…It provides relevant manual context, machine status, current operation, and operation sequence, depending on the users&#x2019; intention. …”
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The impact of the transition to a green economy on Romania’s economic growth by Dorina Niță, Nadia Stoicuța, Alina Nițescu, Claudia Isac, Oana Dobre-Baron

“…Providing a sustainable development capable of contributing to the increase of welfare and life longevity requires high rates of economic growth as well as a healthy living environment. …”
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Who is (not) vaccinated? A proposal for a comprehensive immunization information system by Giacomo Pietro Vigezzi, Elena Maggioni, Fabrizio Bert, Corrado de Vito, Roberta Siliquini, Anna Odone

“…The ultimate goal is to establish a data-driven, ethically sound framework that enhances public health outcomes and addresses the complexities of vaccine hesitancy within the Italian context and beyond.…”
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Community Perception on Smart Engagement: Case of Kubang Pasu Local Government by Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud, Noraziah ChePa, Mohd Hasbullah Omar, Shamshuritawati Sharif, Farizan Salleh

“…Therefore, the smart communication method via social media, email, and website could be employed to increase the low rating of public engagement with the authorities. …”
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Asset Allocation and Risk Assessment in the Securities Portfolio Management System by L. I. Yuzvovich, M. I. Lvova

“…In this regard, the study of the strategy and methodology of managing the securities portfolio of the agro-industrial complex is an urgent topic in the context of restructuring of the Russian economy. The main task in managing the securities portfolio is to attract the financial resources of the company for the needs of organizations and to increase their economic activities. …”
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