Removal of microplastics by electrocoagulation by Alex Pilco-Nuñez, Edilberto Hinostroza-Antonio, Pablo Diaz-Bravo, Wendy Palacios-Salvador, Richard Solis-Toledo, Jhanover Baldeon-Romero

“…With the gradual increase of microplastics in water bodies, it is essential to understand the current treatment processes for their removal. …”
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A novel proof of concept approach towards generating reference microplastic particles by Simon D.J. Oster, Paul E. Bräumer, Daniel Wagner, Max Rösch, Martina Fried, Vinay K.B. Narayana, Eva Hausinger, Helena Metko, Eva C. Vizsolyi, Matthias Schott, Christian Laforsch, Martin G.J. Löder

“…Currently, the variety of analytical methods used in microplastic research result in data of different quality. …”
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Impact of crop combination and nutrient management on productivity, profitability, and soil health in a coconut-based multistoried cropping system in Kerala, India by V. V. Namitha, Sheeja K. Raj, D. Jacob, P. Shalini Pillai, N. V. Radhakrishnan, Venkatesh Paramesha, Arun Jyoti Nath

“…This affected the coconut growers and they are facing challenges to cultivate it on a remunerative basis. In this context, there is a need to intensify crop production from the available land area under coconut plantations. …”
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Patient and Health Care Provider Experiences With Suicide-Related Tele–Mental Health Evaluations in the Emergency Department: Multiphase Qualitative Study by Aishwarya Khanna, Celine Larkin, Rachel Davis-Martin, Ivy Khevali Micklus, Ana Vallejo Sefair, Ancella Roy, Christian Guy Klaucke, Martin A Reznek, Edwin D Boudreaux

“…Little is known about patient experiences and perceptions toward the appropriateness of telehealth for emergency mental health evaluations in the context of suicide prevention. ObjectiveThe goal of our qualitative study was to understand patient and health care provider experiences with the Telehealth to Improve Prevention of Suicide (TIPS) program and to gain insight into aspects of the implementation process. …”
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Development and validation of a predictive nomogram for surgical site infection among general surgery patients in Amhara region Ethiopia by Kebadnew Mulatu Mihretie, Meron Alemayehu Asmamaw, Zelalem Alamrew Anteneh

“…In Ethiopia, as in many similar settings, the lack of robust, context-specific predictive tools limits the ability of healthcare providers to proactively manage SSI risks. …”
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Effect of Nursing Protocol Regarding Nasal Skin Breakdown for Preterm Infants Receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure by Khadiga M. Said, Rawia A. Mohamed, Safaa F. Draz

“… Context: Neonates, particularly those who are born premature, may require ventilation assistance immediately after birth, since their lung may not be fully developed. …”
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Determinants influencing the implementation of community health management for cognitive impairment: a qualitative study by Dongsheng Bian, Weiwei Zhang, Chenhao Yu, Xiao Han, Bu Zhao, Pairizati Abulikemu, Chenshu Shi, Yihui Wang, Guohong Li

“…Conclusion This study identified the primary facilitators and barriers to community-based cognitive impairment management within the context of current policies. To enhance the effectiveness of interventions, policymakers, health departments, and community organizations should actively address the identified barriers and leverage the facilitators. …”
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Analyses and Prospects of Steel Mill Gas Resource Utilization and Development Under Carbon Neutrality Background by Huicong ZUO, Lei JIANG, Danyang LI, Hua WANG, Kongzhai LI

“…This study examines the generation and utilization of gases across various steel production processes in the context of China′s energy structure and the development status of its steel and chemical industries. …”
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Energy and Ecological Concept of a Zero-Emission Building Using Renewable Energy Sources—Case Study in Poland by Anna Barwińska-Małajowicz, Marian Banaś, Teresa Piecuch, Radosław Pyrek, Krzysztof Szczotka, Jakub Szymiczek

“…The publication discusses the technical, economic, and legal aspects of this transformation, with particular emphasis on the Polish context and available support programs. The purpose of this publication is to disseminate practical knowledge and foster innovation among architects, investors, and decision-makers engaged in the development of a sustainable built environment. …”
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Thematic Issue on “Red Beetroot as a Source of Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and Pigments” by Wiesław Wiczkowski

“…The bioactive compounds of red beetroots that have been studied in the seven published articles of the Thematic Issue are of a varied nature and activity, ranging from betalains and saponins to phenolic acids and flavonoids. In this context, the report of Kumorkiewicz et al. [2020] presents for the first time the new bidecarboxylated betanins (which might have a strong bioactivities) in red beetroot extract as well as their generation from betanin/isobetanin and mono-decarboxylated betanins during the process of heating. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance on Financial and Non-Financial Performance of Companies: The Moderating Role of Structural Management... by Ghareibeh Esmailikia, Hosna Fathinia

“…Management entrenchment and managerial ability strengthen the positive impact of environmental, social, and governance performance on financial performance, while board independence and board diversity do not play a moderating role in this context. However, management entrenchment, board independence, board diversity, and managerial ability all strengthen the positive impact of environmental, social, and governance performance on non-financial performance. …”
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The role of big data analysis for resources optimization of immunization programmes in Pakistan by Abdul Raheem Rizvie, Muhammed Ifham Imtiyas, Abdul Thawwab Ishaque

“… Madam, The significance of Big Data Analysis (BDA) in optimizing immunization programmes in Pakistan emerges within the context of global and regional immunization challenges post the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Evaluating and Enhancing Japanese Large Language Models for Genetic Counseling Support: Comparative Study of Domain Adaptation and the Development of an Expert-Evaluated Dataset by Takuya Fukushima, Masae Manabe, Shuntaro Yada, Shoko Wakamiya, Akiko Yoshida, Yusaku Urakawa, Akiko Maeda, Shigeyuki Kan, Masayo Takahashi, Eiji Aramaki

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the current capabilities and identify challenges in developing a JGCLLM-based dialogue system for genetic counseling. …”
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Justificación del valor educativo de la Educación Física y el docente. ¿Qué profesional del deporte debe impartir la materia de Educación Física? ¿El Maestro/a y Profesor/a de Educ... by Vicente Miñana-Signes, Manuel Monfort-Pañego

“…This theoretical review aims at explaining and reflecting on what quality Physical Education and teachers’ professional competencies are, so as not to confuse it with school sports. Currently, there are several institutions that recommend a Quality Physical Education, and among other aspects they emphasize that this should increase up to 3 hours per week both in the stage of compulsory primary and secondary education. …”
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Effects of intercropping with legume forage on the rhizosphere microbial community structure of tea plants by Yuhang Jiang, Yuhang Jiang, Yuhang Jiang, Xiaoqin Lin, Wenxiong Lin, Wenxiong Lin

“…ContextIntercropping in agriculture is crucial for addressing challenges in intensive tea farming. …”
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Empowering older adults in medication safety by Jennifer A. Stoll, Andrew D. Baumgartner, Laura A. Brady, Alexandria M. Wahler, Roopsy Kamboj, Robert G. Wahler, Ranjit Singh

“…The semi-structured questions were open ended and based on patient empowerment models and previous research assessing videos to increase knowledge and promote behavior change. Focus groups were recorded and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Consequences, costs and cost-effectiveness of workforce configurations in English acute hospitals by Peter Griffiths, Christina Saville, Jane Ball, David Culliford, Jeremy Jones, Francesca Lambert, Paul Meredith, Bruna Rubbo, Lesley Turner, Chiara Dall’Ora

“…These findings lend support to policy initiatives aimed at increasing the supply of RNs. Study registration This study is registered as Current Controlled Trials ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04374812. …”
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A Sheep Behavior Recognition Approach Based on Improved FESS-YOLOv8n Neural Network by Xiuru Guo, Chunyue Ma, Chen Wang, Xiaochen Cui, Guangdi Xu, Ruimin Wang, Yuqi Liu, Bo Sun, Zhijun Wang, Xuchao Guo

“…However, as the scale of farming expands, traditional behavior detection methods based on manual observation and those that employ contact-based devices face challenges, including poor real-time performance and unstable accuracy, making them difficult to meet the current demands. …”
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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 highest SDG values (1.40 to 1.63 yuan/m2) will be reached under an optimal scenario, highlighting the urgent need for differentiated policies for sustainable development in various contexts.…”
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Failure behavior of tantalum electrolytic capacitors under extreme dynamic impact: Mechanical–electrical model and microscale characterization by Xiangyu Han, Da Yu, Cheng Chen, Keren Dai

“…It is found that the leakage current of tantalum capacitors increases sharply under extreme impact, causing functional failure. …”
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