The Dominants of Contemporary Political Culture and the Transformation of Political Governance by A. D. Tumanov

“…Contemporary political governance is increasingly dependent on the trends of global globalization, changing in the context of global migration and constantly creating and changing multinational communities. …”
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Characterization of Global Research Trends and Prospects on Prone Positioning in Respiratory Failure: Bibliometric Analysis by Rong Lei, Feng Yue, Chaofu Yue, Zihan Zhang, Xian Huang, Qiaolin Li, Zhigang Yang, Rong Li, Keyi Zhao, Mei Yang

“…ConclusionsThis study revealed a rapidly growing body of literature on prone positioning in respiratory failure, especially in the context of COVID-19. The findings underscore the importance of further multicenter clinical trials to validate current practices and refine treatment protocols. …”
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Evidence of traditional Chinese medicine for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus: from molecular mechanisms to clinical efficacy by Yadong Ni, Xianglong Wu, Wenhui Yao, Yuna Zhang, Jie Chen, Xuansheng Ding

“…Context The global prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased significantly in recent decades. …”
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What shapes silvopastoralism in Mediterranean mid-mountain areas? Understanding factors, drivers, and dynamics using fuzzy cognitive mapping by Antonio Lecegui, Ana M Olaizola, Kasper Kok, Elsa Varela

“…Silvopastoral systems, integrating woody vegetation and livestock farming, are increasingly recognized as a sustainable land-use supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services provision in the Mediterranean. …”
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A Polymer-Binder-Free Approach to Creating Functional LiFePO₄ Cathodes by Organic Ionic Plastic Crystal-Derived Ion-Conductive Binders by Daniela M. Josepetti, Maria Forsyth, Patrick C. Howlett, Hiroyuki Ueda

“…Lithium-ion batteries are a promising technology to promote the phase-out of fossil fuel vehicles. Increasing efforts are focused on improving their energy density and safety by replacing current materials with more efficient and safer alternatives. …”
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Exploring the Acceptance and Opportunities of Using a Specific Generative AI Chatbot to Assist Parents in Managing Pediatric Rheumatological Chronic Health Conditions: Mixed Method... by Cheryl W Y Lau, Klaudia Kupiec, Polly Livermore

“…ObjectiveThe study aimed to explore parental and children and young people’s acceptance of chatbot use in a pediatric context, and understand how a chatbot could be specifically used for managing a child’s chronic health condition. …”
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Good governance as the basis for the successful implementation of Ukraine’s state policy on European integration by O.V. Orel

“…To foster the development of Ukraine’s public administration in the context of European integration processes, this article substantiates and proposes the creation of a state policy document entitled «White Paper: Public Administration in Ukraine», structured as follows: Achievements (a brief overview of public administration reform outcomes in Ukraine); Benchmarks (description of good governance principles as key reform guidelines); Current State (description of the state of public administration in Ukraine at the time of research); Problems (overview of key issues, including an assessment of the compliance of public administration in Ukraine with good governance principles); Rationale for Reform (arguments in favour of further public administration reforms in Ukraine); Goals and Methodology (identification of the main purpose, goals, tasks, and applied research methods); Research Analysis (overview of the findings from major contemporary scientific and practical studies in the field of public administration in Ukraine and worldwide); Directions and Means of Reform Implementation (description of vectors for the future development of public administration in Ukraine and proposals for implementing core and alternative decisions); Results (description of intended outcomes, risks, and threats related to their achievement); Conclusions (logical summary of the material presented); Bibliography; Appendices. …”
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Metaverse in the university and university in the metaverse: metaversity and multiversity by S. Khosravi

“…In this paper, we reviewed John Henry Newman’s idea of a university in its historical context, the discursive turn of higher education (HE) from university to Clark Kerr’s multiversity, and the resurgence of the idea of the metaverse (i.e. a single, universal, and immersive virtual world) as a consequence of pervasive prevalence of alternative technologies. …”
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Future armed conflicts - A new point of view [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Tomasz Smal, Marek Tomaszycki, Norbert Świętochowski

“…In the paper, the authors took an attempt to answer the following questions: How will the geopolitical and economic situation in the world change, also in the context of progressing climate change? How will armed conflicts evolve in a changing world? …”
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Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Performance Gaps and Sustainable Materials by Henry Odiri Igugu, Jacques Laubscher, António Benjamim Mapossa, Patricia Abimbola Popoola, Modupeola Dada

“…As operational energy is optimized through improved building envelopes, embodied energy typically increases, further exacerbating the problem. This gap underscores the critical need to re-evaluate current practices and materials used in energy-efficient building construction. …”
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Measuring Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Clinical Outcomes of Medically Assisted Reproduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Maartje Cissen, Madelon van Wely, Irma Scholten, Steven Mansell, Jan Peter de Bruin, Ben Willem Mol, Didi Braat, Sjoerd Repping, Geert Hamer

“…The present review suggests that current sperm DNA fragmentation tests have limited capacity to predict the chance of pregnancy in the context of MAR. …”
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Anti-tumor efficacy and safety of AEV01 in preclinical glioblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma models by Indrani Biswas, Senthilathiban Daisy Precilla, Aravinda Kumar, M. M. Sekhar, Renu Medasani, T. S. Anitha

“…AEV01, a specialized lipophilic extract derived from the roots of Picrorhiza kurroa, has shown promise as a potential anti-cancer agent. In this context, the current study aimed to evaluate the anti-tumor efficacy and safety profile of AEV01 both in vitro and in vivo in GB and HCC models. …”
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Protective graphene oxide layers for enhanced stability of copper cathodes in zinc-ion energy storage systems by Nikos Κavousanos, Ricardo Santamaría Ramirez, Athanasia Kostopoulou, Konstantinos Brintakis, Emmanuel Stratakis, Dimitra Vernardou

“…To address these issues, researchers are actively exploring suitable electrodes and optimizing aqueous electrolytes. In this context, graphene oxide is proposed as a protective layer on the copper electrodes and combined with zinc to create HZIC. …”
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Functional Aspects of Defining Popular Science Content in Conditions of Convergent Information Space by Дмитро Спорняк

“…The relevance of this article grounds on defining the phenomenon of popularisation of science at the current stage of development of communication technologies, which involve increasingly closer interaction of various means of data dissemination and allow the formation of holistic information media systems of certain organisations, which, ultimately, leads to the functioning of scientific information as a subject of competition. …”
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Challenges and opportunities for precision livestock farming applications in the rabbit production sector by Tomás Norton, María Cambra-López

“…Nevertheless, we believe that the rapid advancements in sensor technologies, data analytics and automation we are witnessing can bring significant and transformative opportunities to the rabbit farming industry. Within this context, this paper explores the potential use of PLF for the rabbit sector. …”
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Centralized Measurement Level Fusion of GNSS and Inertial Sensors for Robust Positioning and Navigation by Mohamed F. Elkhalea, Hossam Hendy, Ahmed Kamel, Ashraf Abosekeen, Aboelmagd Noureldin

“…In the current era, which is characterized by increasing demand for high-precision location and navigation capabilities, various industries, including those involved in intelligent vehicle systems, logistics, augmented reality, and more, heavily rely on accurate location information to optimize processes and deliver personalized experiences. …”
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Desigualdad económica y bienestar: tres modelos de justicia social by Borja Barragué Calvo

“…During the past fifteen years Spain has needed substantial rates of economic growth to maintain the proportion of poor people close to 20%; it is highly probable that the current situation significantly increases that proportion. …”
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Unravelling the potential relationship between the climate crisis and the health of migrant children in LAC: perceptions from migrant parents and healthcare professionals in Chile by Baltica Cabieses, Alice Blukacz, Alejandra Carreno Calderon

“…The interviews were transcribed verbatim and a thematic analysis was performed.Results Three findings emerged from this study: (1) food insecurity affects LAC migrant children in their country of origin and during their migratory trajectories to Chile, (2) natural disasters and environmental degradation in the countries of origin are not the only drivers of migration for LAC families but also prevent returns, even when they remain undocumented and (3) LAC migrant children are exposed to urban pollution and contaminants in informal settlements due to difficulties in accessing formal housing, among others.Conclusions The climate crisis must be integrated into the study of migrant health in LAC, considering the current context of multiple political, health and economic crises in the region. …”
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Rep-MobileViT: Texture and Color Classification of Solid Wood Floors Based on a Re-Parameterized CNN-Transformer Hybrid Model by Anning Duanmu, Sheng Xue, Zhenye Li, Yajun Zhang, Chao Ni

“…In the context of intelligent manufacturing for furniture, the classification of solid wood floors is critical for automating quality control and enhancing production efficiency. …”
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Performance and conceptual structure of climate-smart agriculture research: a bibliometric analysis (2010–2023) by Jabulile Zamokuhle Manyike, Thulani Ningi, Thulani Ningi, Jenny Potsiso Mokhaukhau, Loquitur Maka

“…Emphasis should be placed on developing context-specific and culturally relevant strategies, analysing the global political economy’s influence on CSA, and incorporating nuanced critiques of CSA’s effectiveness. …”
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