Drivers for the adoption of integrated sustainable green lean six sigma agile service system (ISGLSASS) in the service organizations by Dharmendra Hariyani, Poonam Hariyani, Sanjeev Mishra, Milind Kumar Sharma

“…These drivers collectively facilitate the implementation of ISGLSASS in service organizations, enhancing their sustainability and adaptability in volatile markets. …”
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A Wireless Power Conversion Chain With Fully On-Chip Automatic Resonance Tuning System for Biomedical Implants by Mohammad Javad Karimi, Menghe Jin, Catherine Dehollain, Alexandre Schmid

“…The proposed system is implemented and fabricated in standard 180nm CMOS technology, with a total area of 0.339 mm2, and its operation is verified. …”
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A Conceptual Engineering Approach to Developing a Bio-Based Hair Mask by Ana S. P. Pascoal, Maria J. Moura, Paula C. N. Ferreira, Mara L. C. Ramos, Mónica A. N. Salavessa, Belmiro P. M. Duarte

“…This structured process, implemented in collaboration with an industry partner, underscores the potential of Conceptual Engineering to support sustainable cosmetics design. …”
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Location Preferences and Changes in Pollution-Intensive Firms from the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China by Chang Liu, Huixin Zhou, Zitong Li, Dingyang Zhou, Yingying Tian, Guanghui Jiang

“…To analyze the distribution of firms under natural growth conditions prior to the implementation of the national “Great Protection of the Yangtze River” policy in 2016, this study utilized data on newly expanded industrial land use from 2007 to 2016. …”
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Localized delivery and retention of hydrogen sulfide causing regional lipid accumulation in mouse adipose tissues in vivo by Richa Verma, Ming Fu, Hassan M. Arif, Guangdong Yang, Ishani Sarkar, Kuljeet Kaur, John B. Matson, Lingyun Wu, Rui Wang

“…This study confirms the feasibility of selectively delivering H2S via injectable hydrogels and their effectiveness in regulating targeted tissue functions. Furthermore, this work deepens our understanding of the role of H2S in obesity development under physiological conditions and offers a practical implementation strategy for H2S-based therapeutic interventions.…”
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Decentralized active fault tolerant control of direct current microgrids under actuator and source disturbances using proportional integral unknown input observer by Mohammed Said Ouahabi, Said Barkat, Abdelhafid Benyounes, Toufik Rekioua, Syphax Ihammouchen, Habib Benbouhenni, Z. M. S. Elbarbary, Mohammed M. Alammar

“…Finally, the hardware-in-the-loop setup is implemented to evaluate and validate the efficiency of the proposed decentralized fault-tolerant technique. …”
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Application of cluster management in COVID-19 prevention and control in the Emergency Department of a certain hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情防控期间中医院急诊科集束化管理措施)... by LIU Ai (刘爱), FENG Ying (冯莹), TONG Lu (佟璐), ZUO Ling (左琳), ZHAO Lina (赵丽娜), LI Yue (李悦), YAN Hong (颜红)

“…Based on relevant rules and regulations and guidelines of COVID-19 prevention and control, a continuous strategy of prevention and control was implemented according to the actual situation and characteristics of the emergency department. …”
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Evaluating Thermal Insulation Strategies for High-Rise Residential Buildings in Sarajevo by Florian Teichmann, Azra Korjenic, Lamija Balić, Mirela Idrizović, Aldin Turković, Amir Ljubijankić, Venera Simonović, Sanela Klarić

“…This study examines energy efficiency refurbishments in Sarajevo’s high-rise residential buildings and analyze the implications of the partial implementation of recommended measures. Using case studies, surveys, and expert interviews, this research identifies key challenges, such as limited funding, fragmented renovations, and inconsistent coordination between stakeholders. …”
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A Bibliometric Research on Food Market Shifts. Challenges for Actors in the Food Chain by Corina Ionela Dumitrescu, Mirona Ana Maria Ichimov, Nicoleta Niculescu, Iuliana Grecu

“…The methodology is mixed, combining bibliometric research to assess the evolution of research in this field and a qualitative analysis to detail the main challenges that include the high costs for the implementation of new technologies, compliance with environmental regulations, and the integration of innovations into existing infrastructures. …”
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Associations between recreational cannabis legalization and cannabis use disorder treatment outcomes in California, 2010–2021 by Brittany Bass, Howard Padwa, Dhruv Khurana, Darren Urada

“…We find no association between RCL and treatment retention or successful discharge for Black Non-Hispanic or Hispanic patients. Conclusions The implementation of California’s RCL was associated with a decline in CUD treatment outcomes. …”
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Trophic State Index estimation from remote sensing of lake Chapala, México by Alejandra Selene Membrillo-Abad, Marco Antonio Torres-Vera, Javier Alcocer, Rosa Ma. Prol-Ledesma, Luis A. Oseguera, Juan Ramón Ruiz-Armenta

“…The use of remote sensing data allows a more efficient, continuous and low-cost Trophic State Index monitoring of Lake Chapala to assist in the implementation of regulations toward water quality improvement. …”
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The Impact of Dependent Behavior on the Design of Classroom Evacuation Exits for Intellectually Disabled Students by Xiaochen Zhao, Guo Li, Zhiyi Tao, Yongbo Feng, Hu Zhang, Ming Liu, Xiaohu Jia, Yue Ma, Lipeng Chang, Yongfa Mei

“…Simulated evacuation scenarios, considering and disregarding dependent behaviors, were analyzed to assess their effects on the number and positioning of exits, and a predictive model was implemented to establish the relationship between exit spacing and evacuation time. …”
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Food packaging business models as drivers for sustainability in the food packaging industry by Juan Antonio Pavón Losada, Maite Ferrando, Valeria Moncada, Luigi Operato, Leonardo Gomes, Phil Rosenow, Wael Hamd

“…However, disparities in adoption and regulatory compliance on a global scale present significant challenges to implementation. The outcome of this study is a set of strategic recommendations aimed at policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers. …”
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THE HISTORY OF ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATURAL SOURCES DOSIMETRY LABORATORY IN THE INSTITUTE OF RADIATION HYGIENE AFTER PROFESSOR P.V. RAMZAEV, 1987–2005 by I. P. Stamat, E. P. Lisachenko, N. A. Koroleva

“…Over these years, more than 10 sanitary regulations and hygienic standards, and more than 20 guidance documents were developed and implemented. …”
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DIGITAL BANKING AND (IN)EQUALITY: A SYSTEMATIC OVERVIEW by Martina Rašticová, Nataliia Versal, Nataliia Prykaziuk, Mariia Balytska, Yana Dudnyk

“…However, the issue of inequality remains relevant in upper-middle and lower-middle countries despite the previous experience gained in high-income countries, which may indicate gaps in the implementation of policy decisions. Thirdly, the most attention in research papers to inequalities is paid to age (74.1%), gender (66.7%), education (40.7%), and income (25.9%). …”
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An undergraduate biology pedagogy course curriculum for instructional apprentices by Clara L. Meaders, Erilynn T. Heinrichsen, Lisa McDonnell, Melinda T. Owens, Jim Cooke, Stanley M. Lo

“…The curriculum as a whole can be implemented for new course development, but each module or individual assignment can also be adapted to existing pedagogy courses.…”
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Active Neutral-Point Voltage Balancing Strategy for Single-Phase Three-Level Converters in On-Board V2G Chargers by Qiubo Chen, Zefu Tan, Boyu Xiang, Le Qin, Zhengyang Zhou, Shukun Gao

“…To solve this issue, an auxiliary leg is introduced into the converter topology to actively regulate the NP voltage. The proposed method avoids complex algorithm design and weighting factor tuning, simplifying control implementation while improving voltage balancing and dynamic response. …”
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A scoping review of artificial intelligence as a medical device for ophthalmic image analysis in Europe, Australia and America by Ariel Yuhan Ong, Priyal Taribagil, Mertcan Sevgi, Aditya U. Kale, Eliot R. Dow, Trystan Macdonald, Ashley Kras, Gregory Maniatopoulos, Xiaoxuan Liu, Pearse A. Keane, Alastair K. Denniston, Henry David Jeffry Hogg

“…Facilitating greater transparency from manufacturers, better dataset reporting, validation across diverse populations, and high-quality interventional studies with implementation-focused outcomes are key steps towards building user confidence and supporting clinical integration.…”
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Tobacco use patterns and attitudes in Singapore young male adults serving military national service: a qualitative study by Mee-Lian Wong, Jeong Kyu Lee, Clive Tan, Lavinia Lin, Mervyn Lim, Seeu Kun Ong

“…The study insights provided an understanding of the local context before designing programmes or changing regulations to further discourage tobacco usage in the military.…”
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The Low-Cost Mechanism of a Defined Path Guide Slot-Based Passive Solar Tracker Intended for Developing Countries by José Luis Pérez-Gudiño, Marco Antonio Gómez-Guzmán, Chayanne García-Valdez, Roberto Valentín Carrillo-Serrano, Gerardo Israel Pérez-Soto, Juvenal Rodríguez-Reséndiz

“…This study describes the development and implementation of a passive solar tracker featuring a single horizontal axis of rotation and an innovative guide slot mechanism. …”
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