Socioeconomic disparities in risk perceptions and precautionary actions against COVID-19 among the working age population aged 18–59 in Japan: a cross-sectional study by Kyoko Shimamoto, Yoko Ibuka

“…Introduction Risk perceptions and precautionary actions against COVID-19 have been reported to be generally insufficient globally, and differences by subpopulation group have been concerning, as a key driver to widening health gaps. Although a body of literature examined these key constructs, critical comparative examinations of various risk perceptions and precautionary actions by socioeconomic group are still limited in Japan and Asia.Methods This study examines subjective and objective risk perceptions and precautionary actions against COVID-19 infection among the general working age population aged 18–59 in Japan, focusing on the differences by socioeconomic group and health status. …”
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Performance Analysis and Reliability Prediction of Multi‐State Service Systems With Multiple Failure Modes of Unreliable Server: An Engineering Perspective by Shreekant Varshney, Mohit Bajaj, Kapil Kumar Choudhary, Mukesh Pushkarna, Ievgen Zaitsev

“…The proposed research contributes to the queueing literature by addressing the research gaps between theoretical modeling and real‐life applications, highlighting the insights that are essential for system designers, decision‐makers, and researchers aiming to optimize the reliability and availability of complex machining systems.…”
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Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda. by Arthur Bagonza, Linda Gibson, Lydia Kabiri, Chris Bezalel, Saravu Rama Bhat Narahari, Peter J Franks, David Musoke, Christine Moffatt

“…This study explored knowledge gaps among those living with lymphatic filariasis and health providers that affect morbidity management and disability prevention, as well as challenges in accessing treatment. …”
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Perceptions of cervical screening uptake amongst South Asian women in Ontario, Canada: a concept mapping study by Kimberly Devotta, Aisha Lofters, Jacqueline Bender, Patricia O’Campo

“…Statements within the clusters about education and knowledge issues around cervical cancer, personal beliefs and misconceptions, as well as cultural beliefs and influences specific to sexual health are viewed as distinct beliefs with clear effects on the uptake of cervical screening. More complex interrelationships are seen with the cluster of statements about barriers to prioritizing uptake of cervical screening. …”
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Translating inflammaging: The bidirectional relationship between oral and systemic health in geriatric prosthodontics by Olga Naka, Panagiota Chatzidou, Katia Sarafidou, Vassiliki Anastassiadou

“…The aging population presents complex challenges to oral health, particularly due to inflammaging, a chronic, low-grade systemic inflammation linked to tissue degeneration and frailty syndrome. …”
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Multivariate predictive modeling of compressive strength in ground granulated blast furnace slag/fly ash-based alkali-activated concrete by Dina A. Emarah

“…While many studies have explored predictive modeling of AAC's compressive strength (CS), this study stands out by addressing critical gaps in the field. Using a comprehensive dataset of 1590 samples with 14 input variables, it captures the complex, multi-variable dependencies affecting AAC's mechanical behavior. …”
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Innovative Bibliometric Methodology: A New Big Data-Based Framework for Scientific Research by Eduardo Marlés-Sáenz, Eduardo Gómez-Luna, Josep M. Guerrero, Juan C. Vasquez

“…The accelerated growth of scientific publications in renowned databases such as Scopus (Elsevier) and Web of Science (Clarivate) has made the identification of unresolved research problems increasingly complex. This challenge is exacerbated by the vast amount of information that must be analyzed, highlighting the imminent need for the application of big data techniques to extract relevant information for researchers, stakeholders in innovation and development, and regulatory policymakers. …”
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The impacts of ageing-related changes on prehospital trauma care for older adults: challenges and future directions by Naif Harthi, Naif Harthi, Steve Goodacre, Fiona C. Sampson

“…The ageing global population presents growing challenges for prehospital trauma care, particularly in addressing the complex needs of older adults. This narrative review explores the impacts of ageing-related anatomical and physiological changes on trauma care in the prehospital setting, with a focus on the challenges they pose for paramedic assessment, triage, and decision-making. …”
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Exclusion of pregnant and lactating persons from breast cancer clinical trials: a review of active trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov by Amy Metcalfe, Nikki Stephenson, Zoe F. Cairncross, Natalie V. Scime, Miranda Fidler‐Benaoudia

“…Abstract Introduction Treatment of pregnancy‐associated breast cancer is complex, as providers try to balance risks to the pregnant person and the developing fetus. …”
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Machine learning in stream and river water temperature modeling: a review and metrics for evaluation by C. R. Corona, T. S. Hogue, T. S. Hogue

“…Most recently, the use of artificial intelligence, specifically machine learning (ML) algorithms, has garnered significant attention and utility in hydrologic sciences, specifically as a novel tool to learn undiscovered patterns from complex data and try to fill data streams and knowledge gaps. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Sensor-Based Electronic Nose for Food Quality and Safety by Teodora Sanislav, George D. Mois, Sherali Zeadally, Silviu Folea, Tudor C. Radoni, Ebtesam A. Al-Suhaimi

“…Despite these encouraging results, key challenges remain, particularly in diversifying the sensor response across complex substances, improving odor differentiation, compensating for sensor drift, and ensuring real-world reliability. …”
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GSR-Fusion: A Deep Multimodal Fusion Architecture for Robust Sign Language Recognition Using RGB, Skeleton, and Graph-Based Modalities by Wuttichai Vijitkunsawat, Teeradaj Racharak

“…Sign Language Recognition (SLR) plays a critical role in bridging communication gaps between the deaf and hearing communities. This research introduces GSR-Fusion, a deep multimodal fusion architecture that combines RGB-based, skeleton-based, and graph-based modalities to enhance gesture recognition. …”
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An epidemiological model of SIR in a nanotechnological innovation environment by David Svoboda, Ondřej Havelka, Julie Holendová, Jiří Kraft

“…This paper examines the complex nature of innovation diffusion in a rapidly evolving technological environment. …”
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Early Intervention for Hearing-Impaired Children—From Policy to Practice: An Integrative Review by Luisa Petrocchi-Bartal, Katijah Khoza-Shangase, Amisha Kanji

“…Sensitive evaluation of gaps within EI-recommended systems is essential, especially in the translation of policy into practice across high-income and low- to middle-income country (LMIC) contexts, including South Africa. …”
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One Health, One Hive: A scoping review of honey bees, climate change, pollutants, and antimicrobial resistance. by Etienne J de Jongh, Sherilee L Harper, Shelby S Yamamoto, Carlee J Wright, Craig W Wilkinson, Soumyaditya Ghosh, Simon J G Otto

“…These interconnections reaffirm the necessity of a One Health framework to tackle global threats and investigate complex issues that extend beyond honey bee research into the public health sector. …”
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Artificial intelligence for healthcare: restrained development despite impressive applications by Robert Bergquist, Laura Rinaldi, Xiao-Nong Zhou

“…Conclusions AI boosts efficiency, drives innovation, and solves complex problems but can also deepen biases and create security threats. …”
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Pathways for Potential Exposure to Onshore Oil and Gas Wastewater: What We Need to Know to Protect Human Health by Ayusha Ariana, Isabelle Cozzarelli, Cloelle Danforth, Bonnie McDevitt, Anna Rosofsky, Donna Vorhees

“…Abstract Produced water is a chemically complex waste stream generated during oil and gas development. …”
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Antibiotics’ collateral effects on the gut microbiota in the selection of ESKAPE pathogens by Baharak Babouee Flury, Diego Andrey, Philipp Kohler

“…Additionally, it highlights key knowledge gaps and future research directions. Sources: A literature review was performed in Pubmed using terms related to ESKAPE, antibiotic treatment, colonization or microbiome. …”
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Using fMRI-Based Multi-Scale Perception Models to Explore Cognitive Load and Attention Allocation in Education by Lu Chen, Hongli Lou, Pin Yue, Jianwen Chen

“…These approaches are limited by their reliance on single-task contexts and their inability to probe dynamic, multi-scale brain processes during learning. To address these gaps, we propose a novel framework integrating fMRI-based multi-scale perception models with behavioral and physiological data. …”
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Diagnosing aerosol–meteorological interactions on snow within Earth system models: a proof-of-concept study over High Mountain Asia by C. Roychoudhury, C. He, R. Kumar, A. F. Arellano Jr.

“…However, understanding these interactions remains uncertain due to their complexity and limitations in existing approaches using model sensitivity and process-denial experiments. …”
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