High-resolution two-dimensional mapping of arsenic concentration in soil-water micro-interfaces with diffusive gradients in thin films by Xitong Li, Jiahui Zuo, Chuangchuang Zhang, Tieliang Zhang, Zeying He, Qiwen Zhou, Yujie Zhao, Wenjng Liu

“…This work presents an innovative and efficient method for As monitoring, providing significant implications for assessing As bioavailability and environmental risk.…”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE TAX BURDEN IMPACT ON THE ENTITY'S FINANCIAL RESULTS: MICRO AND MACROECONOMIC ASPECTS by ZAHARCO, Silvia

“…The study is based on the methods of assessing the fiscal burden applied in international practice at both the micro and macroeconomic levels. …”
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Linking pathogenic microbiota with farm-level application of organic resources to crop, livestock and human health: A One-Health perspective by Tauro Tonny, Ruvimbo Kaliyati Joyce, Kadzviti Faith, Nyamasoka-Magonziwa Blessing, Matyanga Celia, Macheka Lesley, Tumbure Akinson, Hove Tawanda, Mtambanengwe Florence, Mapfumo Paul

“…Culturing and DNA-based sequencing (Illumina and Pacbio) methods were used to examine fungal and bacteria communities in Crotalaria juncea L., Calliandra calothyrsus Meissn., cattle manure, Zea mays L. stover and Pinus patula Schiede & Schltdl. & Cham sawdust biomass from Domboshawa Training Centre in Zimbabwe. …”
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Evaluating statistical consistency for the ocean component of earth system models using physics informed convolutional autoencoder by Yangyang Yu, Shaoqing Zhang, Haohuan Fu, Dexun Chen, Yishuai Jin, Yang Gao, Xiaopei Lin, Zhao Liu, Xiaojing Lv, Yunlong Fei, Kaidi Wang

“…However, due to the longer timescales required for the ocean to adjust compared to the atmosphere, achieving an efficient method for evaluating the consistency of ocean models necessitates extending model integration time while reducing ensemble simulation size. …”
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Does oil dependence cause energy risk? by Bekhzod Kuziboev, Elbek Khodjaniyazov, Ilhan Ozturk, Khamid Sabirov, Samariddin Makhmudov, Sarbinaz Utegenova

“…Furthermore, we emphasize the significance of technological progress, as it determines the efficient and minimal use of energy resources and oil, both of which depend on the level of technological advancement. …”
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Nanofabrication of superhydrophobic fluidic concentrators coupled with metallic plasmonic nano-antennas for SERS analysis in the sub-femtomolar range by Sofien Ramos, Victor Fabre, Mathieu Arribat, Aurélie Lecestre, Adrian Laborde, Frank Carcenac, Philippe Louarn, Emmanuelle Trevisiol, Christophe Vieu

“…Self-assembled silicon nanopillars decorated with metallic nanoparticles have emerged as efficient Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) substrates. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of cellular metrics: From proliferation to mitochondrial membrane potential and cell death in a single sample by Sirina Sabirova, Gulnaz Sharapova, Aida Budyukova, Marina Gomzikova, Anna Brichkina, Nick A. Barlev, Albert Rizvanov, Nikita Markov, Hans-Uwe Simon

“…This article offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to the entire method, covering aspects such as timing, sample preparation techniques, and the reagents used. …”
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Real-time mobile broadband quality of service prediction using AI-driven customer-centric approach by Ayokunle A. Akinlabi, Folasade M. Dahunsi, Jide J. Popoola, Lawrence B. Okegbemi

“…<p>Statistical methods employed in evaluating the quality of service (performance) of mobile broadband (MBB) networks face drawbacks relating to the accurate and reliable processing of the huge amounts of heterogenous real time traffic data generated from MBB networks. …”
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VITA-D: A Radiomic Web Tool for Predicting Vitamin D Deficiency Levels by Yuliana Jiménez-Gaona, Oscar Vivanco-Galván, Darwin Castillo-Malla, Israel Vivanco-Gualán, Patricia Díaz-Guzmán

“…Conclusions: The “VITA-D” web application was used to monitor and predict vitamin D levels and deficiency factor risk based on clinical and sociodemographic data, providing an efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional vitamin D testing methods.…”
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Formation of borrower’s bank credit scoring integrated model by O.V. Lysenok

“…The disadvantages include the presence of the subjective factor in assigning a certain number of points based on expert and normative methods.…”
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Socioeconomic Inequality in Chronic Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Iran: Concentration Index and Decomposition Approach by Sedigheh Mafakheri, Erfan Ayubi, Shiva Borzouei, Vajiheh Ramezani Doroh, Salman Khazaei

“…SES is a complex construct and its impact on the health outcomes should be evaluated in an efficient and flexible way. The purpose of this study is to examine SES inequality in chronic complications among T2DM patients using methods of decomposing inequality. …”
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Evaluation of the relationships between physico-chemical parameters and the abundance of Vibrio spp. in blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) and seawater from the Maryland Coastal Bays by Jasmine Smalls, John Jacobs, Howard Townsend, Paulinus Chigbu, Salina Parveen

“…Extracted hemolymph, crab tissue, and seawater were analyzed for V. parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus using the Most Probable Number (MPN) and real-time PCR methods. A one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), correlations, and linear models were used to analyze the data. …”
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Introducing the concept of “resource scapes” to account for water, energy and biomass resources’ nexus dependencies and governance by Zeeshan Tahir Virk, Jessica Fennell, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Bjorn Klove

“…Existing methods for resource nexus analysis do not cover all aspects of complex resource management problems. …”
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Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Aerial Parts of <i>Thymus vulgaris</i> L. and <i>Sideritis scardica</i> Griseb. by Magdalena Walasek-Janusz, Rafał Papliński, Barbara Mysiak, Renata Nurzyńska-Wierdak

“…This activity is mainly associated with presence of polyphenolic compounds, and depends on the type and origin of the raw material, the chemical profile, and the extraction method (including the type of solvent used). The aim of the study was to evaluate the chemical compound content and antioxidant activity in selected plants from the Lamiaceae family, depending on the solvent applied. …”
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Capturing microalgae within aerosols provides carbon capture bio-functionality by Elbaraa Elghazy, Matt M.J Davies, Nicholas T.H Farr, Cornelia Rodenburg, Jon R. Willmott, Jagroop Pandhal

“…Biological carbon fixation is an effective method of converting pollutant CO2 into usable biochemicals for industrial applications. …”
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Layered Soil Moisture Retrieval and Agricultural Application Based on Multi-Source Remote Sensing and Vegetation Suppression Technology: A Case Study of Youyi Farm, China by Zhonghe Zhao, Yuyang Li, Kun Liu, Chunsheng Wu, Bowei Yu, Gaohuan Liu, Youxiao Wang

“…This research innovatively integrates optical–radar–thermal multi-source data and a physically driven vegetation suppression strategy to achieve high-accuracy, meter-scale dynamic mapping of soil moisture in vegetated areas. The proposed method provides a reliable technical foundation for precision irrigation and drought early warning.…”
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Technical Analysis of a Non-Globally Integrated Stock Index by Franklin Antonio Gallegos-Erazo, Ana María Gallardo-Cornejo

“…The objective was to determine if graphical technical analysis can describe the price behavior of the ECUINDEX, testing the weak-form efficient market hypothesis. …”
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Hybridisation of artificial neural network with particle swarm optimisation for water level prediction by Sarah J. Mohammed, Salah L. Zubaidi

“… Accurate water level (WL) prediction is essential for the efficient management of various water resource projects. …”
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Long-term outcomes associated to video-assisted thoracic sympathotomy for palmar-axillar subtype of the hyperhidrosis by Leandro Pretto Flores

“…METHODS: Analysis of the outcomes obtained from 36 patients regarding the rate of resolution of the symptoms and the compensatory sweating (CS). …”
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DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A RISK MANAGEMENT MODEL ADAPTED TO PROJECTS CARRIED OUT WITH EUROPEAN FUNDING by Robert-Anton V. ION, Dorina Nicoleta MOCUȚA

“…The economic reality of today shows us more and more that only by adopting and implementing innovative management methods and/or techniques is it possible to obtain an efficient and effective use of available resources, to avoid possible losses, to achieve results and, where appropriate, to demonstrate the usefulness of a public institution or the profitability of a private organization. …”
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