Flood exposure of environmental assets by G. Bertoli, C. Arrighi, E. Caporali

“…The method was tested on three case studies in Italy (the Tuscany region, Chiana Basin, and Orcia Basin). …”
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A literary-historical analysis of Daniel 2: two powers in opposition by M. Nel

“…A description of the functions and qualifications is essential in order to identify the text’s pertinent transformations as well as its underlying semiotic squares. The latter enables the researcher to formulate the theological values or persuasions which the writer wished to convey to her readers. …”
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Preventing Childhood Obesity through Physical Activity by Linda Bobroff

“…“Many parents are concerned about rising rates of childhood obesity. It’s important to keep a healthy perspective on the situation and not overreact with overly restrictive approaches that can do more harm than good. …”
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Giant Ectopic Minor Salivary Gland Tumour in Parapharyngeal Space by Nitish Baisakhiya, Shilpi Parihar, Ankit Mishra, Sweety Sen

“…Discussion: Para pharyngeal space has complex anatomy, its deep location and relationship with vital structures renders a surgical challenge. …”
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THE BALANCE BETWEEN THEORY AND PRAXIS IN SOUTH AFRICAN PENTECOSTALISM: PATMOS BIBLE SCHOOL AS A MODEL by M.S. Kgatle

“…The Bible School offers relevant content to its students, provides specific training for lay preachers and community service, in addition to academic responsibilities. …”
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The Influence of Behavior of Students of SMP Negeri 1 Sirenja, Donggala Regency on Perceptions of Danger of Drugs by Rony Gunawan, Munir Salham, Sriwahyudin Moonti

“…Drugs are drugs used for medical purposes. Its use is based on a doctor's prescription and under government supervision. …”
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Efficient recovery of rare metal lanthanum from water by MOF-modified biochar: DFT calculation and dynamic adsorption by Qilan Huang, Qianru Zhang, Shuwen Zhao, Chuchen Zhang, Huixin Guan, Jianqiao Liu

“…Abstract In this research, a novel metal-organic framework-modified biochar composite (MIL-88b@BC) was created for the first time by modifying rice husk biochar using the excellent adsorption properties of metal-organic framework (MOF), as well as reducing the solubility of MOF using biochar as a substrate, aiming to improve the understanding of the adsorption characteristics of rare-earth metal recycling and to predict its adsorption mechanism. Density functional theory (DFT) computations allowed for rationally constructing the adsorption model. …”
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HSK Wallet: A User Friendly Blockchain Application by Hassan Shah Khan, Kashif Iqbal, Munaf Rashid, Aqsa Shahid

“…The report also offers a blueprint for companies looking to integrate the disruptive technology into their strategic plans through its summary of blockchain adoption benefits and challenges. …”
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30 Years of Research in Brand Personality: Mapping Knowledge and Analyzing the Thematic Structure by a Scientometrics Approach by Mohammad Rahim Esfidani, Mohsen Nazari, Shahriar Gharibzadeh, Nakisa Rezaie

“…Given the increasing research in brand studies in recent years, with more researchers expected to focus on this area, a comprehensive analysis of its conceptual structure is of paramount importance. …”
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Demokracja jako praktyka codziennego życia w przedszkolu. Z doświadczeń nauczycielek by Katarzyna Gawlicz

“…The aim of this article is to explore the practical meaning of John Dewey’s claim that democracy has to be continuously recreated, by applying it to the preschool context. It takes its starting point in the notion of everyday democracy and, drawing on interviews with teachers who attempt to work democratically, points to the main challenges that arise in the course of this process. …”
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Effects of PBAT on Soil Water and Salt in Maize Root Zone and Maize Yield in Saline-alkali Land by YANG Zhaoyu, WANG Jing, LÜ Wen, SUN Haojie, REN Hongwu, MA Weiwei, HOU Jiana

“…The degradability of degradable film and its effect on soil water and salt transport and maize growth were studied. …”
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Editorial by Jörg Tremmel, Marisa dos Reis, Joseph Burke, Raphaelle Schwarzberg (†)

“…As such, it is imperative that we reflect on the law and its relation to future people. This poses particular difficulties at both a legal and an institutional level. …”
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CLASSIFICATION OF THE SEVERNAYA DVINA RIVER AND THE VYCHEGDA RIVER CHANNEL SECTIONS ACCORDING TO COMPLEXITY OF CHANNEL PROCESSES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT CONDITIONS by Nadezhda M. Mikhailova, Roman S. Chalov

“…The complexity of the control conditions for channel processes is examined by the case of the Severnaya Dvina River and its main tributary the Vychegda River, which are both the most important waterways of the European North of Russia. …”

Great Purple Hairstreak; Great Blue Hairstreak, Atlides halesus (Cramer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) by Donald W. Hall, Jerry F. Butler

“…The brilliant iridescent scales on the upper surface of the wings from which it gets its name are blue, not purple. This document is EENY-110, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Effect of One-Time Application of Biochar and Compost on Soil and Maize During 5-Time Consecutive Periods of Crop Cultivation by Saowanee Wijitkosum, Thavivongse Sriburi, Phasita Toonsiri

“…Results indicated that the sole application of biochar and its combination with compost positively affected soil properties and maize yield. …”
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Diverse pathways to decarbonization: cluster-specific impacts of energy sources on CO2 emissions in the European Union by Jana Chovancová, Igor Petruška, Ugur Korkut Pata, Peter Adamišin

“…Conversely, biofuel shows a consistently negative and significant effect, indicating its potential to reduce CO2 emissions. Wind shows mixed behaviour, with both positive and negative significance in certain clusters, highlighting the complexity of integrating wind energy into existing infrastructures. …”
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN TEACHING SOCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN DISCIPLINES by Anna Kyrpa, Olena Stepanenko, Viktoriia Zinchenko, Tetiana Datsiuk, Iryna Karpan, Neonila Tilniak

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New Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19) and Digestive System by V. T. Ivashkin, A. A. Sheptulin, O. Yu. Zolnikova, A. V. Okhlobystin, E. A. Poluektova, A. S. Trukhmanov, E. N. Shirokova, M. I. Gonik, N. I. Trofimivskaya

“…Alongside the destructive impact on respiratory system, COVID-19 manifests itself in gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) that may precede respiratory signs and prevail in the clinical picture of infection. …”
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Bienestar psicológico y satisfacción vital en adolescentes mexicanos tempranos y medios / Psychological well-being and life satisfaction in Mexicans at early and mid-adolescence by Blanca Barcelata-Eguiarte, Diego Rivas-Miranda

“…English Based on the Positive Development of Youth perspective, the aim of this study was to analyse the contribution of psychological well-being and its dimensions on life satisfaction in early and middle adolescence. …”
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Prevalence and distribution of hypertension and related risk factors in Jilin Province, China 2015: a cross-sectional study by Bin Liu, Wei Sun, Junduo Wu, Tianyi Li, Xianjing Song, Yangyu Zhang, Yingyu Liu, Longbo Li, Yunpeng Yu, Yihang Liu, Chao Qi

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of hypertension and its related factors in Jilin province, China.Design A cross-sectional study in four cities and four rural counties in Jilin as part of a national Chinese study.Participants and setting A total of 15 206 participants who were ≥15 years old and were selected using a stratified multistage random sampling method.Main outcome measures The prevalence of hypertension.Results The prevalence of hypertension in Jilin province was 24.7%. …”
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