Investigation of Fresh Properties of Self-Leveling Cement-Based Pastes with CFB Fly Ash as an SCM by Chun-Ran Wu, Wei Tang, Yan-Lin Huo, Bao-Jian Zhan, Shi-Cong Kou

“…However, its addition deteriorates the fresh properties of the paste, posing challenges for practical implementation. This research examined the fresh properties of SLC paste blended with CFB fly ash, emphasizing fluidity, rheological characteristics, and bleeding rate. …”
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The Role of Diet in Psoriasis Management: A Focus on Mediterranean, Ketogenic, and Plant-Based Dietary Approaches by Krystian Zukierski, Weronika Jarych, Katarzyna Michalak, Michał Mazur

“…Personalized nutritional recommendations and interdisciplinary care are essential for the effective and safe implementation of dietary interventions in clinical practice.  …”
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Understanding the effectiveness and quality of virtual cancer multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTMs): a systematic scoping review by Anjola Onifade, Samantha L. Quaife, David Holden, Donna Chung, Martin Birchall, Michael D. Peake, Muntzer Mughal, Daisy McInnerney

“…Studies identified implementation factors critical to their effective delivery, including internet-stability and chairing. …”
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Radio-pathomic estimates of cellular growth kinetics predict survival in recurrent glioblastoma by Sonoko Oshima, Jingwen Yao, Samuel Bobholz, Raksha Nagaraj, Catalina Raymond, Ashley Teraishi, Anna-Marie Guenther, Asher Kim, Francesco Sanvito, Nicholas S Cho, Blaine S. C. Eldred, Jennifer M Connelly, Phioanh L Nghiemphu, Albert Lai, Noriko Salamon, Timothy F Cloughesy, Peter S LaViolette, Benjamin M Ellingson

“…In this multicenter study, we implemented this model to test its ability to predict survival in patients with recurrent glioblastoma (rGBM) treated with chemotherapy.Methods: Pre- and post-contrast T1-weighted, FLAIR and ADC images were used to generate radio-pathomic maps for 51 patients with longitudinal pre- and post-treatment scans. …”
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Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) productivity in different Italian growing areas: a modelling approach by Mario Baldini, Francesco Danuso, Alvaro Rocca, Elena Bulfoni, Maria Teresa Amaducci, Andrea Monti, Giuseppe De Mastro

“…The main aspects influencing its adaptability to different pedo-climatic conditions and cropping systems were analysed by implementing CSS (Cropping System Simulator, a simulation model describing crop biomass production) for this specific crop. …”
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Eco-engineered remediation: Microbial and rhizosphere-based strategies for heavy metal detoxification by Arun Karnwal, Gaurav Kumar, Alaa El Din Mahmoud, Joydeep Dutta, Rattandeep Singh, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha, Tabarak Malik

“…Future strategies should prioritize the application of functional genomics, developing bioinoculants tailored to specific environmental conditions, and implementing robust ecological risk assessments for GEMs. …”
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Review of selected methods for estimating risk from occupational exposure to carcinogenic substances by Małgorzata Kupczewska-Dobecka, Anna Nowak, Joanna Jurewicz

“…It allows the translation of scientific research findings into legal regulations, enabling the implementation of appropriate preventive measures and optimizing the protection of workers’ health. …”
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Timing of emergency medical services activations for falls by Elizabeth Sheridan, MPH, MACPR, Jessica M. Wiseman, MPH, Carmen E. Quatman, MD, PhD

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Non-pharmaceutical interventions to optimize cancer immunotherapy by Maximilian Boesch, Florent Baty, Frank Rassouli, Tobias Kowatsch, Markus Joerger, Martin Früh, Martin H. Brutsche

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The Adoption of Virtual Fitting Rooms in Iranian Sportswear Industries: A Mixed-Methods Study Based on TAM Model by Seyyed Iman Ghaffarisadr, Farzad Nobakht Sareban

“…SMART PLS and SPSS 23 software were used for data analysis.Findings: The results supported the positive effect of the factors perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, and fashion leadership, as well as the negative impact of technology anxiety on adopting this technology. …”
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Evaluation results of the tribological properties of aviation oils for aircraft engines by M. V. Seleznev, K. I. Gryadunov, K. E. Balyshin

“…Unlike the four-ball friction machine, the vibro-tribometer design implements a contact - interaction scheme in a “ball-plate plane” friction pair. …”
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From vulnerability to viability: Climate-Smart agriculture as drivers of productivity and food security in Nigerian maize-based farming households by Adetomiwa Kolapo, Stefan Sieber

“…This study investigates how CSA practices mitigate climate change vulnerability among Nigerian maize farming households, focusing on their impact on maize yield and household food security, and identifying factors influencing their implementation. Conducted in Southwest Nigeria, the research sampled 480 maize farmers using a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique. …”
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MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY IN WEST JAVA, INDONESIA: SPATIAL CLUSTERS AND DETERMINANTS by Vidya Nahdhiyatul Fikriyah, Rose Fatmadewi, Tegar Abdul Hafid, Nirma Lila Anggani, Habid Al Hasbi, Pritta Yunitasari

“…Further, the ordinary least square (OLS) was implemented to generate the correlation between MMR-IMR clusters and socioeconomic factors. …”
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Changes in Nature Conservation-Relevant Public Participation Processes Through Digitalization: The Case of Germany by Stefan Heiland, Markus Günther, Brigitte Holzhauer, Florian Kern, Josephin Wagner

“…The literature shows that limited research has been conducted on the changes induced by digital means in public participation processes on plans whose implementation could have an impact on nature conservation and landscape development. …”
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Prospective validation of the Barcelona scale for the assessment of mucosal cleanliness during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy by Henry Córdova, Irina Luzko, Javier Tejedor-Tejada, Edgar Castillo-Regalado, Eva Barreiro-Alonso, Pedro Delgado-Guillena, Pilar Diez Redondo, Martin Galdin, Ana García-Rodríguez, Luis Hernández, Ma Henar Núñez Rodríguez, Agustín Seoane, Javier Jiménez Sánchez, Joaquín Cubiella, Rodrigo Jover, Antonio Rodríguez-D’Jesús, Cautar El Maimouni, Leticia Moreira, Oswaldo Ortiz, Joan Llach, Gloria Fernández-Esparrach

“…Background: Some validated scales for assessing upper gastrointestinal (UGI) cleanliness have been developed, though none have been widely implemented. Objectives: To evaluate the association between the presence of clinically significant lesions (CSLs) in the UGI tract and mucosal cleanliness using the Barcelona Scale. …”
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Prevalence and social determinants of smoking among men in Mauritius: a cross-sectional study by Miguel San Sebastián, Tuomilehto Jaakko, Stefan Söderberg, Paul Zimmet, Bhushan Ori, Jaysing Heecharan, Osvaldo Fonseca-Rodríguez, Sudhirsen Kowlessur

“…Background Mauritius has implemented a range of stringent policies to control smoking and promote public health. …”
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Controlling agricultural product price volatility: An empirical analysis from Cameroon by Ivette Gnitedem Keubeng, George Achu Muluh, Vatis Christian Kemezang

“…Motivated by a significant impact of price volatility on food security and economic stability in Cameroon, this study aims to understand the factors influencing agricultural product price volatility (APPV) and formulate effective policies for mitigating its negative impact and promoting sustainable economic growth. …”
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AI driven prediction of early age compressive strength in ultra high performance fiber reinforced concrete by Mohamed Abdellatief, Wafa Hamla, Hassan Hamouda

“…Additionally, feature importance analysis was implemented to explore the influence of the input variables on the early-age CS. …”
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Child feces disposal practices in rural Orissa: a cross sectional study. by Fiona Majorin, Matthew C Freeman, Sharmani Barnard, Parimita Routray, Sophie Boisson, Thomas Clasen

“…We undertook a cross-sectional study to explore fecal disposal practices among children in rural Orissa, India in villages where the Government of India's Total Sanitation Campaign had been implemented at least three years prior to the study.…”
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Sustainable development of mortgage lending: economic challenges and prospects by J.S. Mukhamedov, T.S. Sokira, Z. Kuldasheva

“…A detailed analysis of mortgage trends from 2007 to 2023 reveals important patterns and correlations between macroeconomic factors and mortgage loan dynamics in both countries. …”
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