Oxidative stress and neurotoxicity in Scolelepis goodbodyi (Polychaeta, Spionidae) after an experimental oil spill in a dissipative sandy beach by Carla Penna Ozorio, Izonete C. Guiloski, Helena C. Silva de Assis, César C. Martins, Leonardo Sandrini-Neto, Paulo C. Lana

“… Biomarkers of environmental contamination have been frequently used in the assessment of marine ecosystem quality because they provide quantitative measures of biological changes in organisms exposed to pollutants such as hydrocarbons from oil spills. …”
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Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used in the Aseer province, Southwestern Saudi Arabia by Manal A. Alshaqhaa, Imen Souid, Atef Korchef, Manar D. Alshehri

“…Conclusion The present documentation on MPs can efficiently provide as a basis for additional pharmacological and phytochemical research and conservation studies.…”
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Effectiveness of powered exoskeleton use on gait in individuals with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. by Lucinda Rose Bunge, Ashleigh Jade Davidson, Benita Roslyn Helmore, Aleksandra Daniella Mavrandonis, Thomas David Page, Tegan Rochelle Schuster-Bayly, Saravana Kumar

“…The motor impairments of individuals with CP significantly affect the kinematics of an efficient gait pattern. Robotic therapies have become increasingly popular as an intervention to address this. …”
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Analysis of the variability of morphometric and physiological parameters of grain crops when using biofertilizers by D. G. Fedorova, L. V. Galaktionova

“…The parameters of photosynthetic activity play an important role in photosynthesis and ensure the efficient functioning of plants under various conditions. …”
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Spatiotemporal evolution of scouring and silting in Made Island port channel (2015–2023) by Qiang Wang, Guanghui Wang, Hongwei Jiang, Hailong Song, Dianguang Ma, Yu Duan

“…The paper recommends regular topographic monitoring and the implementation of necessary dredging and maintenance measures to ensure the efficient operation and navigational safety of the port.…”
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Effective phenanthrene and pyrene biodegradation using Enterobacter sp. MM087 (KT933254) isolated from used engine oil contaminated soil by Zubairu Darma Umar, Abd Aziz Nor Azwady, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Mustafa Muskhazli

“…MM087 (KT933254). Biodegradation quantitative experiments were carried out using colorimetric assay and the intermediate metabolites were identified based on gas chromatography mass spectrophotometer (GC–MS). …”
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Molecular Identification and Bioactivity Screening of Six Wild Strains of Morchella sextelata by XIANG Yumeng, WU Qi, REN Haiwei, TIAN Yaqin, GUO Xiaopeng, LIU Qiankui, WANG Yayu

“…This study provides a novel approach for precise identification and efficient breeding of Morchella germplasm resources.…”
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A systematic review of dengue outbreak prediction models: Current scenario and future directions. by Xing Yu Leung, Rakibul M Islam, Mohammadmehdi Adhami, Dragan Ilic, Lara McDonald, Shanika Palawaththa, Basia Diug, Saif U Munshi, Md Nazmul Karim

“…As such, this study aimed to systematically review the published literature that used quantitative models to predict dengue outbreaks and provide insights about the current practices. …”
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Quality of the Teaching Process and its Factors of Influence from the Perspective of Future Business Specialists by Alexandra-Maria Drule, Irimie Emil Popa, Răzvan Nistor, Alexandru Chiş

“…This study takes a quantitative approach using a survey method and a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. …”
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Identification and ranking of disadvantages of coopetition strategy in the healthcare supply chain: the mix of the thematic analysis and ordinal priority approach by Esmaeil Mazroui Nasrabadi, Zahra Sadeqi-Arani, Abolfazl Sadeqi-Arani

“…Purpose: Coopetition strategy, which means simultaneous cooperation and competition between competitors, is one of the most efficient strategies to overcome limitations in resources and expertise. …”
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A high-density linkage map and fine QTL mapping of architecture, phenology, and yield-related traits in faba bean (Vicia faba L.) by David Aguilar-Benitez, Natalia Gutierrez, Inés Casimiro-Soriguer, Ana M. Torres

“…Faba bean is a key protein feed and food worldwide that still requires accurate genomic tools to facilitate molecular marker-assisted breeding. Efficient quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping in faba bean is restricted by the low or medium density of most of the available genetic maps. …”
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Infrared thermography based fault diagnosis of diesel engines using convolutional neural network and image enhancement by Wang Rongcai, Yan Hao, Dong Enzhi, Cheng Zhonghua, Li Yuan, Jia Xisheng

“…Hence, the application of infrared thermography (IRT) for collecting infrared images of diesel engines and conducting quantitative analysis of the temperature distribution in these images has proven to be a faster and more efficient method for recognizing the health status of diesel engines, compared to other fault diagnosis methods. …”
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Multi-modal Travel Simulation and Travel Behavior Analysis: Case Study in Shanghai by Yue Hu, Chao Yang, Kay W Axhausen

“…This study aims to investigate the multi-modal travel behavior and obtain quantitative results for various indicators by building an eqasim/MATSim model, using Shanghai as the study area. …”
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Driving Sustainable Cultural Heritage Tourism in China through Heritage Building Information Modeling by Zhiwei Zhou, Zhen Liu, Genqiao Wang

“…In terms of tourism development and management, building virtual interactive scenes of cultural heritage facilitated by BIM to enhance tourism experience of tourists, using BIM to assist in efficient management, intelligent decision-making, and personalized services of cultural heritage tourism, assist in better promoting the sustainable development of cultural heritage tourism. …”
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Context-Aware Markov Sensors and Finite Mixture Models for Adaptive Stochastic Dynamics Analysis of Tourist Behavior by Xiaolong Chen, Hongfeng Zhang, Cora Un In Wong, Zhengchun Song

“…Furthermore, the framework leverages edge computing and probabilistic programming for efficient, low-latency implementation. The key contribution lies in the explicit modeling of contextual shocks and the dynamic adaptation of stochastic processes, which significantly improves robustness in volatile tourism scenarios. …”
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Rutile solubility in aqueous sodium salt solutions at high pressures and temperatures: in-situ observations using a diamond anvil cell by Naoko Takahashi, Tatsuki Tsujimori, Seiji Kamada, Michihiko Nakamura

“…Abstract Knowledge of rutile (TiO2) solubility in aqueous fluids at high pressures and temperatures is of primary importance to a quantitative understanding of the high field strength elements (HFSE) transport in subduction zones. …”
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Development of an impact evaluation framework and planning tool for field epidemiology training programs by James A. Flint, Michelle Jack, David Jack, Rachel Hammersley-Mather, David N. Durrheim, Martyn D. Kirk, Tambri Housen

“…The impact framework was developed to be simple, flexible and efficient. Methods A theory of change process for an FETP in Papua New Guinea formed the basis of the impact evaluation framework. …”
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CryptoEval: Evaluating the risk of cryptographic misuses in Android apps with data‐flow analysis by Cong Sun, Xinpeng Xu, Yafei Wu, Dongrui Zeng, Gang Tan, Siqi Ma, Peicheng Wang

“…Secondly, the authors employ a misuse‐originating data‐flow analysis to connect each cryptographic misuse to a set of data‐flow sinks in an app, based on which the authors propose a quantitative data‐flow‐driven metric for assessing the overall risk of the app introduced by cryptographic misuses. …”
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Developing the Digital Health Communication Maturity Model: Systematic Review by Grace Jeonghyun Kim, Kang Namkoong

“…This model provides health care organizations with a structured framework to enhance digital health initiatives, leading to better patient outcomes and system-wide efficiencies. The model delivers actionable insights for organizations aiming to achieve advanced digital maturity by addressing underrepresented dimensions. …”
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Lessons from national biobank projects utilizing whole-genome sequencing for population-scale genomics by Hyeji Lee, Wooheon Kim, Nahyeon Kwon, Chanhee Kim, Sungmin Kim, Joon-Yong An

“…The review synthesizes key discoveries from these projects, particularly in identifying expression quantitative trait loci and rare variants associated with complex diseases. …”
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