The Lost and Forgotten Lesson of German Reunification and How It Can Relaunch the European Union Project by Florin Bonciu

“…This paper draws a parallel between the European Union’s attempt to assist its member states and regions in reducing development gaps and the German reunification process after 1990 by suggesting a master plan that might relaunch the European Union’s project, with a large support of the European citizens and along with that solving issues like economic growth and unemployment. …”
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Recent Material Advances in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Capture From Power Plant Flue Gases: Toward Achieving Net Zero Emissions by Donald Obi, Samuel Onyekuru, Anselem Orga

“…The review also explores the strengths and limitations of various AMA configurations, including single‐stage, multi‐stage, and hybrid systems, identifying knowledge gaps and opportunities for advancement in this field. …”
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Advances in Spray-Drying and Freeze-Drying Technologies for the Microencapsulation of Instant Tea and Herbal Powders: The Role of Wall Materials by Júlia Mazár, Krisztina Albert, Zoltán Kovács, András Koris, Arijit Nath, Szilvia Bánvölgyi

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Importance vs. Performance: Evaluating the Implementation of Learning from Incidents in Indonesian Construction Industry by Rossy Armyn Machfudiyanto, Titi Sari Nurul Rachmawati, Khrisna Primaputra, Muhammad Yahya Alfandi Tuasikal, Sunkuk Kim

“…This consensus highlights significant discrepancies between intended outcomes and actual practices, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to enhance LFI processes. Addressing these gaps can better align LFI implementation with safety objectives, ultimately fostering a safer and more sustainable construction industry in Indonesia. …”
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Increasing uptake of self-management education programmes for type 2 diabetes in primary care: the Embedding research programme including an RCT by Melanie J Davies, Shona Agarwal, Danielle H Bodicoat, Alan Brennan, Simon Dixon, Helen Eborall, Agnieszka Glab, Laura J Gray, Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Lisa Huddlestone, Nicky Hudson, Anju Keetharuth, Kamlesh Khunti, Caroline Kristunas, Graham Martin, Alison Northern, Mike Patterson, Daniel Pollard, Rebecca Pritchard, Sally Schreder, Jane Speight, Bernie Stribling, Jackie Sturt, Jess Turner, Christina Weis

“…Interpretive thematic analysis informed by normalisation process theory (NPT) was conducted. Workstream 4: assess cost-effectiveness and sustainability and enable implementation For the health economics, the primary (base-case) analysis estimated the costs of embedding activities as implemented across all practices within the RCT, and the discounted quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) and costs in the intervention and control conditions. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Fluid‒solid Interactions in a 3D Piezoelectric Micropump Featuring a Passive Check Valve by Y. F. Zhang, B. Zhou, Z. L. Deng

“…Piezoelectric micropumps have attracted considerable research attention due to their low production cost, compact size, and controllable output performance. …”
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Leveraging social media for public health nutrition in low- and middle-income countries: Addressing malnutrition, enhancing food security, and promoting health equity by Kamryn Bailey, Stanley I. R. Okoduwa

“…Despite progress, significant gaps in nutrition equity persist. The widespread adoption of social media, now exceeding five billion users worldwide, offers new, low-cost opportunities for scalable public health nutrition interventions. …”
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Area-based composition predictions of materials fabricated using simultaneous wire-powder-directed energy deposition by Scott C. Bozeman, O. Burkan Isgor, Julie D. Tucker

“…Characteristic defects including interface gaps and macrosegregation (lack of mixing) tendencies are examined. …”
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flexZhouse by Mohd Zairul

“…In this research, the transcription process was facilitated by the Post-it note intervention. …”
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Digital Transformation in African Heritage Preservation: A Digital Twin Framework for a Sustainable Bab Al-Mansour in Meknes City, Morocco by Imane Serbouti, Jérôme Chenal, Saâd Abdesslam Tazi, Ahmad Baik, Mustapha Hakdaoui

“…This architecture enhances real-time monitoring, improves accuracy, reduces operational costs, and enables predictive maintenance while minimizing invasive inspections. …”
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Crafting dental specialities in Iran: insights from a qualitative study by Tayebe Rojhanian, Michael Aryan Kya, Shahram Yazdani, Mohammad-Pooyan Jadidfard

“…However, the process of establishing these specialities faces significant gaps that need to be addressed.…”
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Precision agriculture for improving crop yield predictions: a literature review by Sarmistha Saha, Olga D. Kucher, Aleksandra O. Utkina, Nazih Y. Rebouh

“…A key aim of precision agricultural technologies is to optimize crop yield and quality, while also working to lower operating costs and minimize environmental impact. This approach not only enhances productivity but also promotes sustainable farming practices. …”
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Priorities and expectations of researchers, funders, patients and the public regarding the funding of medical research: results from the PERSPECT qualitative study by Mayank Goyal, Aravind Ganesh, Tanaporn Jaroenngarmsamer, Bogna A Drozdowska, Joachim Fladt, Arshia Sehgal, Nora Cristall, Rosalie Victoria McDonough

“…However, medical research is costly, and funding is difficult to receive because the processes are highly competitive. …”
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Enhancing Groundwater Recharge Through Nature-Based Solutions: Benefits and Barriers by Mahlet M. Kebede, Mukesh Kumar, Mesfin M. Mekonnen, T. Prabhakar Clement

“…In this study, we also identified opportunities and challenges, such as gaps in our knowledge of NbSs’ effectiveness, their assessment in long-term, cost–benefit analysis and scalability. …”
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Federated data health networks hold potential for accelerating emergency research by Prashant Mahajan, Charles Macias, Amie Barda, Christopher M. Fung

“…Abstract Multi‐center research networks often supported by centralized data centers are integral in generating high‐quality evidence needed to address the gaps in emergency care. However, there are substantial costs to maintain high‐functioning data centers. …”
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Harnessing Mobile Health Technologies to Improve Child Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Interventions for Under-5 Year Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries by Manpreet Kaur Grewal, Kanika Rai

“…Conclusion: The findings underscore the potential of digital health to bridge gaps in healthcare service delivery in resource-limited contexts, addressing critical shortages in human resources and infrastructure. …”
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A Systematic Review on the Use of Big Data in Tourism by Jafar Ahangaran, Abbas Sadeghnia

“…The research investigates the application of big data in tourism studies published from 2016 to 2022, aiming to identify research gaps and potential areas for future development. …”
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Influence of foliar and soil potassium fertilizer on ratoon sugarcane performance: yield, quality, and nutrient uptake by Kamonrat Khontiang, Daojarus Ketrot, Saowanuch Tawornpruek, Chalermchart Wongleecharoen, Tawatchai Inboonchuay, Acharaporn Wongsuksri

“…Potassium (K) is essential for optimizing sugarcane production, playing a critical role in various processes that influence yield and quality. However, the effectiveness of different K forms in enhancing sugarcane productivity through foliar application remains underexplored, leaving a significant knowledge gap. …”
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Diabetes knowledge, risk and severity perceptions, lifestyle behaviours and management barriers among Sub-Saharan African immigrants living in the UK: an ethnographic study by Love Onuorah, Julie Santy-Tomlinson, Peter Draper

“…This study sought to bridge this knowledge gap. Methods Data for this ethnographic study was generated from eleven participants through in-depth observations, conversational interviews, field/reflective notes during food purchasing, meal preparation and consumption over a period of six months in Southeast London. …”
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A Business Model Framework for Software as a Medical Device Startups in the European Union: Mixed Methods Study by Rahel Sophie Martjan, Sascha Noel Weimar, Orestis Terzidis

“…Complying with the MDR is a costly, time-consuming endeavor requiring expertise and substantial financial resources. …”
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