Redefining customer connections in the UAE’s digital era: A study on emerging technological synergies by Hussam Ali, Ehab Haikal

“…Structural Equation Modeling was used to analyze the relationships between key constructs.The results reveal that IoT significantly improves operational efficiency (mean = 4.20) and customer engagement (mean = 4.10), with a strong correlation (r = 0.85). …”
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DeepRing: Convolution Neural Network based on Blockchain Technology by Sura Hamed Mousa, Narjis Mezaal Shati, Nageswari Sakthivadivel

“…Conclusions: Introduces DeepRing as an innovative solution to address key challenges in predictive modeling, specifically focusing on transparency issues, susceptibility to data manipulation, and fairness concerns. …”
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Patients’ perceptions of rheumatoid arthritis and their behaviour towards medications in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study by Lobna Abdullah Al Juffali, Mohammed A Omair, Haya Almalag, Suha Alalem, Shomoukh Alamairah

“…Adverse effects, pain management and fertility problems were key factors affecting treatment transitions. Younger participants expressed concerns about prices and availability of medications. …”
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Engineering biotic stress tolerance via CRISPR-Cas mediated genome editing in crop plants by Amjad Hussain, Mamoona Munir, Awais Khalid, Musrat Ali, Mohammed Amanullah, Qurban Ali, Hakim Manghwar

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The role of environmental toxins in infertility: Insights from cutting-edge research by Agaram Sundaram Vickram, Saravanan Bharath, Jenila Rani Durairaj, Bhavani Sowndharya Balamurugan, Chinnakannu Marimuthu Mathan Muthu, Chopra Hitesh

“…Substances such as bisphenol A, pesticides, tobacco smoke, heavy metals, microplastics and electromagnetic fields (EMF) have been linked to concerns regarding both male and female infertility. …”
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Sustainability assessment of ultra-high performance concrete made with various supplementary cementitious materials by Leila Farahzadi, Saeed Bozorgmehr Nia, Behrouz Shafei, Mahdi Kioumarsi

“…However, the high cement content of conventional UHPC mixtures causes environmental concerns, particularly in terms of carbon footprint. …”
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Perceptions of, Barriers to, and Facilitators of the Use of AI in Primary Care: Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies by Héctor Martínez-Martínez, Julia Martínez-Alfonso, Belén Sánchez-Rojo-Huertas, Valeria Reynolds-Cortez, Andrea Turégano-Chumillas, Victoria A Meseguer-Ruiz, Shkelzen Cekrezi, Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno

“…However, clinicians and patients share concerns regarding data privacy, security, and potential biases in AI algorithms. …”
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Patients’, caregivers and clinicians’ perspectives on education and support about methotrexate: survey to 26 European Countries by Cristiano Matos, Polly Livermore, Mariana Ortiz-Piña, Khadija El Aoufy, Kristina Buerki, Agnes Ágoston-Szabó, Darja Batšinskaja, Jana Melicharová, Marie-Louise Karlsson, Karlien Claes, Ana Isabel Rodriguez Vargas, Ellen Moholt, Ane Ludvigsen, Una Martin, Ulrike Erstling, Angela Camon, Ana Pais, Mikaella Konstantinou, Myrto Nikoloudaki, Souzi Makri, Bruno Silva, Cláudia Paiva, Elena Nikiphorou, Andrea Marques, Ricardo J. O. Ferreira

“…Around 77% of patients had/have concerns about side effects, which were discussed with health professionals in 69% of the cases, though 46% of these concerns remained unresolved. …”
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Influence of respiratory disease experiences on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance: a study from Southeastern Louisiana by Saba Barri, Sara Al-Dahir, Klaus Heyer, Ashley Taylor, Alaa Khalil, Mohamed Belkhouche, Brooke-Ashleigh Bonvillain, Kathryn Caldwell, Heather Surcouf, Ibrahim Hamed, Malack Jwayyed, Leslie S. Craig, Daniel F. Sarpong, Daniel Salmon

“…In fully adjusted models, accounting for age, prior vaccine hesitancy, and comorbidities, influenza vaccine acceptance (RR: 1.87, 95% CI: 1.06–3.28) was associated with greater likelihood of receiving the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Key barriers to vaccination, including concerns about side effects and distrust in vaccine efficacy were identified.DiscussionParticipants with respiratory illnesses and those with positive vaccination histories, particularly regarding influenza, showed a higher likelihood of accepting the latest COVID-19 vaccines. …”
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Using Wireless Sensor Networks to Achieve Intelligent Monitoring for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor by Jianghai Li, Jia Meng, Xiaojing Kang, Zhenhai Long, Xiaojin Huang

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Design and Application of Control System for All-vanadium Redox Flow Energy Storage by YANG Linlin, SHEN Hua, LIN Youbin

“…Based on a review of technologies related to the entire control system, this study conducted an in-depth analysis concerning key parameters and control logic. Addressing some key concerns within the control system, solutions were proposed, including temperature control, operational modes, and state-of-charge (SOC) estimation. …”
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The application of artificial intelligence in insomnia, anxiety, and depression: A bibliometric analysis by Enshi Lu, Di Zhang, Mingguang Han, Shihua Wang, Liyun He

“…Objective This study aims to systematically review the application of AI in addressing insomnia, anxiety, and depression, identifying key research hotspots, and forecasting future trends through bibliometric analysis. …”
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Transitioning to cleaner solutions and moving away from precautionary energy stacking in Lesotho households by Seroala Tsoeu-Ntokoane, Moeketsi Kali, Xavier Lemaire

“…Strategies must move beyond top-down electrification, but instead emphasise local knowledge and user priorities, which are key.…”
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Waterfront Redevelopment Five Decades Later: An Updated Typology and Research Agenda by Enrico Tommarchi

“…Since the second half of the twentieth century, when maritime practices began migrating outside their traditional central city areas, urban regeneration at the water’s edge has been one of the key issues in port cities’ planning agendas. Waterfronts in port cities have become strategic areas for a range of reasons, such as economic growth, city branding, and addressing housing pressures. …”
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The daunting challenge of Artificial Intelligence in Education: a systematic literature review by Rubén Arriazu

“…Therefore, AI is not inherently good or bad; rather, it is the way we use it that will be the true key to promoting or not promoting changes in educational paradigms. …”
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The Polar Silk Road: balancing development and environmental sustainability in the China–Russia Arctic cooperation by Chengcheng Chu, Oleg A. Alekseenko

“…Abstract The Polar Silk Road (PSR), a key initiative of the China–Russia cooperation in Arctic affairs, holds significant potential for the sustainable development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR). …”
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A Cluster-Based Secure Synchronization Protocol for Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks by Ming Xu, Guangzhong Liu, Daqi Zhu, Huafeng Wu

“…Secure time synchronization is one of the key concerns for Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSNs). …”
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Joint Optimization Algorithm for UAV-Assisted Caching and Charging Based on Wireless Energy Harvesting by Yumeng Zhu, Qi Zhu

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Research on Recycling and Utilization of Shredded Waste Mask Fibers to Prepare Sustainable Engineered Cementitious Composites by Yue Li, Xinyu Yan, Man Wan, Junyi Zhou, Jun Liu

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Artificial Intelligence in STEM Education: Interactive Handson Environment using Open Source Electronic Platforms by Danny Xie-Li, Esteban Arias Mendez

“…We encourage instructors to use similar interactive hands-on methodologies and to include AI concepts with STEM activities into general education courses. Other concerns of AI, is about the fairness of these algorithms, the inclusion and diversity is a key player in how these systems are built, and it can have consequences as the person perspective when building it The idea of the need for diversity and inclusion of the AI field. …”
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