Light Pollution Beyond the Visible: Insights from People’s Perspectives by Thanos Balafoutis, Christina Skandali, Spyros Niavis, Lambros T. Doulos, Stelios C. Zerefos

“…It is not just an esthetic or astronomical problem, but a complex phenomenon with widespread effects on various sectors. …”
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A comprehensive survey on machine learning for workplace injury analysis: risk prediction, return to work strategies, and demographic insights by Gonzalo A. Vivian, Richard A. Bauder, Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar

“…This comprehensive survey is an invaluable resource for researchers and practitioners leveraging ML to address complex challenges in workplace safety.…”
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Tank deformation analysis by combining laser scanning and photogrammetry by Ali Al-Saedi, Fanar Abed, Imzahim Alwan

“…Combining TLS data and photogrammetric-derived SfM-MVS techniques makes getting a comprehensive dataset of complex objects possible. This is accomplished by employing individual approaches in situations that provide the most favorable conditions for operation. …”
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573 Effects of policy on enrollment of populations facing multimorbid conditions: A systematic analysis by Natalie Mao, Nancy Pire-Smerkanich, MS Roxy Terteryan

“…Objectives/Goals: To identify gaps in policy that influence enrollment trends of patients with multimorbidity in Phase III clinical trials. …”
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Review of studies on risk allocation and sharing in public-private partnership projects for infrastructure delivery by Khwaja Mateen Mazher, Khwaja Mateen Mazher

“…Adequate risk allocation and sharing (RAS) is considered a critical success factor in PPP project delivery, however, it is exceptionally complex to establish and structure, difficult to monitor, and demands effort to properly enforce it in PPP contracts. …”
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Perspectives on the Presence of Environmentally Persistent Free Radicals (EPFRs) in Ambient Particulate Matters and Their Potential Implications for Health Risk by Senlin Lu, Jiakuan Lu, Xudong Wang, Kai Xiao, Jingying Niuhe, Xinchun Liu, Shinichi Yonemochi

“…While progress has been made in characterization techniques, challenges persist—particularly in overcoming limitations of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and spin-trapping methods in complex environmental matrices. Key knowledge gaps remain, including molecular-level dynamics of EPFR formation, long-term environmental fate under varying geochemical conditions, and quantitative relationships between chronic EPFR exposure and health outcomes. …”
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Insights Into Enterovirus D68 Immunology: Unraveling the Mysteries of Host‐Pathogen Interactions by Asif Naeem, Muhammad Bashir Bello, Mohammad Bosaeed

“…Continued research is essential to develop effective vaccines and antivirals and to address gaps in understanding its pathogenesis and immune interactions. …”
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The Metaverse: The Essence, Research Streams, and Potential Applications in Marketing by Marcin Awdziej, Dagmara Plata-Alf, Jolanta Tkaczyk

“… Objective: The objective of this article is to identify the main research streams and research gaps relating to the metaverse in management sciences, particularly in the field of marketing. …”
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Association between empathy and assertiveness of undergraduate students of medical colleges of Punjab by Fozia Fatima, Fuad Ahmad Siddiqui, Sabir Ali, Safia Fatima, Asiya Zahoor, Alina Alvi

“…This research contributes to optimizing medical education and preparing students for the complex demands of the healthcare profession.…”
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Patient education for older adults with cancer and their caregivers: Protocol for a scoping review. by Lu Lin, Janet Papadakos, Rouhi Fazelzad, Kristen Haase, Shabbir Alibhai, Fay Bennie, Martine Puts

“…Treatment decision-making for older adults is complex due to multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and age-related changes such as sensory impairment and cognitive decline. …”
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Cas13d-mediated isoform-specific RNA knockdown with a unified computational and experimental toolbox by Megan D. Schertzer, Andrew Stirn, Keren Isaev, Laura Pereira, Stella H. Park, Anjali Das, Aline Réal, Erin D. Jeffery, Claire Harbison, Hans-Hermann Wessels, Gloria M. Sheynkman, Neville E. Sanjana, David A. Knowles

“…Two major challenges in characterizing the cellular function of alternative isoforms are the lack of experimental methods to specifically and efficiently modulate isoform expression and computational tools for complex experimental design and analysis. To address these gaps, we develop and methodically test an isoform-specific knockdown strategy which pairs the RNA-targeting CRISPR/Cas13d system with guide RNAs that span exon-exon junctions. …”
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Precision nutrition management in hyperlipidemia-associated acute pancreatitis: mechanistic insights and personalized therapeutic approaches by Jingyuan Ma, Xing Wan, Xing Wan, Jifeng Liu, Xuyang Hu, Yanna Ma, Yunhai Gao

“…The pathogenesis of HLAP involves complex interactions among lipid metabolism dysregulation, inflammatory cascades, and oxidative stress. …”
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Viruses in the female lower reproductive tract: a systematic descriptive review of metagenomic investigations by Layla Honorato, Heuder Gustavo Oliveira Paião, Antonio Charlys da Costa, Tânia Regina Tozetto-Mendoza, Maria Cássia Mendes-Correa, Steven S. Witkin

“…Abstract The lower female reproductive tract (FRT) hosts a complex microbial environment, including eukaryotic and prokaryotic viruses (the virome), whose roles in health and disease are not fully understood. …”
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Strategic innovations and future directions in deep learning for engineering applications: a systematic literature review by Arianna G. Tobias, Javeed Kittur

“…BackgroundDeep learning (DL), a subset of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming engineering by addressing complex problems with innovative solutions. Despite its growing influence, a comprehensive review of current trends, applications, and research gaps in engineering disciplines is essential to understand its full potential, limitations, and potential educational implications.PurposeThis study systematically explores the state, trends, and future directions of deep learning applications in engineering, and potential educational implications. …”
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Diverse electronic landscape of the kagome metal YbTi3Bi4 by Anup Pradhan Sakhya, Brenden R. Ortiz, Barun Ghosh, Milo Sprague, Mazharul Islam Mondal, Matthew Matzelle, Iftakhar Bin Elius, Nathan Valadez, David G. Mandrus, Arun Bansil, Madhab Neupane

“…Our ARPES results reveal the complex fermiology of YbTi3Bi4 and provide spectroscopic evidence of four flat bands. …”
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Circadian cuisine in synchronizing holistic nutrition and biological rhythms by Amna Mughal, Muhammad Usman Khalid, Fatima Armish, Rabeea Jannat, Muhammad Maaz, Ayman Furqan

“… Chronobiology is an emerging area of research exploring the complex relationship between circadian rhythms and nutrition. …”
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A Novel 3D Convolutional Neural Network-Based Deep Learning Model for Spatiotemporal Feature Mapping for Video Analysis: Feasibility Study for Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Video Cla... by Mrinal Kanti Dhar, Mou Deb, Poonguzhali Elangovan, Keerthy Gopalakrishnan, Divyanshi Sood, Avneet Kaur, Charmy Parikh, Swetha Rapolu, Gianeshwaree Alias Rachna Panjwani, Rabiah Aslam Ansari, Naghmeh Asadimanesh, Shiva Sankari Karuppiah, Scott A. Helgeson, Venkata S. Akshintala, Shivaram P. Arunachalam

“…To reduce computational complexity, a (2 + 1)D convolution is used in place of full 3D convolution. …”
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Co-Design and Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Digital Diabetes Education Intervention for Nursing Homes: Study Protocol by Stephanie Craig, Tara Anderson, Patrick Stark, Christine Brown Wilson, Gillian Carter, Claire T. McEvoy, Laura Creighton, Elizabeth Henderson, Shannon Porter, Fadwa Alhalaiqa, Erin P. Ferranti, Komal Patel Murali, Yaguang Zheng, Roberta Sammut, Marwa Mamdouh Shaban, Hon-Lon Tam, Norbert Buzás, Don M. Leidl, Gary Mitchell

“…<b>Background:</b> Diabetes is common among nursing home residents, with approximately one in four affected, a figure expected to rise. Despite the complexity of care required, educational support for nursing home staff remains limited. …”
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Institutionalising social innovation in the Global South: Lessons learned by Saray Bucio-Mendoza, José Alberto Solis-Navarrete

“…However, examining the Global South, where institutional failures and gaps pose a more complex challenge and require innovative solutions to promote territorial development, is crucial. …”
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Inflammatory breast cancer, best practice in the community setting by Yoko Takahashi, Nithya Sridhar, Toshiaki Iwase, Ashley Marumoto, Jami Fukui, Aiesha Pradhan, Yee Chung Cheng, Naoto T. Ueno

“…Although many cases initially respond to conventional therapies, IBC remains refractory, with high risk of recurrence due to early dissemination, tumor heterogeneity, and complex microenvironmental factors. Despite advancements in treatment, IBC poses unique challenges, particularly in community healthcare settings, where implementation of current guidelines is often limited by disease complexity and evidence gaps. …”
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