COVID-19 outbreak control strategies and their impact on the provision of essential health services in Ghana: An exploratory-sequential study. by Duah Dwomoh, Isaac Yeboah, Rawlance Ndejjo, Steven Ndugwa Kabwama, Justice Moses Aheto, Anne Liu, Siobhan Lazenby, Fidelia Ohemeng, Sylvia Akpene Takyi, Ibrahim Issah, Serwaa Akoto Bawuah, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Julius Fobil

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The implementation of different NPIs during the peak phase of the pandemic disrupted the provision of EHS. …”
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Numerical exploration on n-decane nanofluid based MHD mixed convection in a lid driven cavity: impact of magnetic field and thermal radiation by Umme Habiba, M.N. Hudha, Badhan Neogi, Saiful Islam, M.M. Rahman

“…Due to efficient heat transfer properties, nanofluids have become the core of research in the present world in the sectors of engineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industries, etc. …”
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Eco-map of an urban area as an essential spatial planning element by V. V. Rukavitsyn, V. N. Exaryan

“…This allows for more efficient spatial planning and environmental protection measures aimed at reducing pollution and promoting an ecological culture, which is necessary for the transition to sustainable development.Conclusion. …”
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Development and prospect of oil & gas pipeline engineering from the perspective of the philosophy of engineering by Pengchao CHEN, Zhongyuan GUAN

“…Additionally, the paper provides a preliminary analysis of the development trends in oil and gas pipeline engineering from different viewpoints, such as new energy systems, transportation systems, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. …”
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Effect of Seed Priming on Germination and Seedling Parameters of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in Lamjung, Nepal. by Rekha Badu, Santoshi Malla, Sara Rawal, Sandesh Thapa

“…Poor seed germination obstructs the early and uniform seedling emergence at the sub-optimal conditions which can be a major setback to early spring cucumber growers. Different seed priming methods ought to be efficient solutions for the problem. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of HER2-Targeted Agents for Breast Cancer with HER2-Overexpression: A Network Meta-Analysis. by Qiuyan Yu, Zhenli Zhu, Yan Liu, Jun Zhang, Ke Li

“…T-DM1 and PEHC were more efficient drug regimens with regard to overall survival as compared with LHC, LC, HC and PEC. …”
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Molecular Simulation of Hydrogen Physisorption and Chemisorption in Nanoporous Carbon Structures by K. Vasanth Kumar, Alaaeldin Salih, Linghong Lu, Erich A. Müller, Francisco Rodríguez-Reinoso

“…Ultimately, the comparison of the different fluid–solid potentials revealed that if solid–fluid interactions could be enhanced beyond the classical dispersion, the more open structures could be ideal candidates for hydrogen-storage materials.…”
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Optimization of self-sufficient hybrid renewable energy source fed BWRO desalting plant through fuzzy AHP and VIKOR MCDM techniques by D. Suriya kumari, P.S. Manoharan, K. Chidambarathanu, J. Vishnupriyan

“…Within this framework, the study explores three different setups - the base case, re-circulation, and energy recovery device (ERD) - to appraise an efficient BWRO plant. …”
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A Comprehensive Literature Review on Hydrogen Tanks: Storage, Safety, and Structural Integrity by Alfonso Magliano, Carlos Perez Carrera, Carmine Maria Pappalardo, Domenico Guida, Valentino Paolo Berardi

“…Future research directions are also proposed in the paper, thereby emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to overcome existing challenges and facilitate the safe and efficient use of hydrogen.…”
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Development and validation of microwave-assisted extraction for phenolic compound profiling in diverse oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.) sourced from various geographical regions by M Umar Harun, Miguel Palma, Widiastuti Setyaningsih

“…Oyster mushrooms are recognized for their health-promoting phenolic compounds, which contribute to significant antioxidant properties. Efficient extraction and accurate quantification of these compounds are essential for advancing their application in nutraceuticals. …”
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Effect of Essential Microelements on Proteomic Profile of Lamb Muscle Tissue Protein by Tatiana M. Giro, Andrey V. Kulikovsky, Anna V. Giro

“…Proteomic technologies make it possible to evaluate the composition of meat raw materials at different stages of processing. Proteomic studies of lamb muscle tissue help to expand scientific knowledge about the effect of essential organic microelements on the interaction of lamb muscle tissue proteins. …”
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Study on ultrasound assisted ionic liquid and cellulolytic enzyme extraction of collybia albuminosa polyphenols and its antioxidant activity by JIA Qingchao

“…The antioxidant results showed that under different mass concentrations, the DPPH· and ·OH clearance rates of polyphenols and VC were in the following order: VC＞polyphenols extracted by Q method＞polyphenols extracted by Q method, when the mass concentration was 5.0 mg/mL, the clearance rates of DPPH· and ·OH extracted by Q method reached the maximum, which were 87.27% and 77.21%, respectively, indicating that the polyphenols of collybia albuminosa had good antioxidant properties.ConclusionThe Q method is a time-efficient and material-saving approach for extracting polyphenols from collybia albuminosa, offering significant application potential. …”
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Extracellular biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bacillus subtilis and their antibacterial activity against clinical bacterial species by Nouran H. Assar, Aya allah T. Mohamed, Rehab M. Abd El-Baky, Reham Ali Ibrahem

“…Nanoparticles (NPs) are becoming popular in different fields of research, and are useful in combating vast number of microbial diseases. …”
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Optimizing Lavender (<i>Lavandula angustifolia</i> Mill.) Yield and Water Productivity with Deficit Irrigation in Semi-Arid Climates by Ali Kaan Yetik, Burak Şen

“…Rainfed conditions significantly reduced yields but maximized water productivity, highlighting the potential for efficient water use even under substantial water deficits. …”
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Sistema automatizado de aquecimento solar para controle de fitopatógenos da água de irrigação Automatic solar heating system for control of pathogens in irrigation water by Carlos A. da S. Braga, Geraldo Armond, José V.G. Maziero, José A. Bernardi, Afonso Peche Filho, Maria A. de S. Tanaka, Margarida F. Ito, Cezar M. Mesquita

“…The automation of the system is performed by thermostats, placed in different places, electrically connected to other components like valves and a water pump. …”
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Intrusion Detection Using Hybrid Pearson Correlation and GS-PSO Optimized Random Forest Technique for RPL-Based IoT by Wei Yang, Xinlong Wang, Zhiming Zhang, Shaolong Chen, Chengqi Hou, Siwei Luo

“…Second, we propose an efficient routing detection method that accelerates model training speed by using Hybrid Pearson Correlation and GS-PSO(Grid Search-Particle Swarm Optimization) Optimized Random Forest Technique. …”
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Electrodegradation of Selected Water Contaminants: Efficacy and Transformation Products by Borislav N. Malinović, Tatjana Botić, Tijana Đuričić, Aleksandra Borković, Katarina Čubej, Ivan Mitevski, Jasmin Račić, Helena Prosen

“…EO was performed in a batch reactor with a boron-doped diamond (BDD) anode and a stainless steel cathode. Different supporting electrolytes were tested: NaCl, H₂SO₄, and Na₂SO₄. …”
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Algorithm Design for an Online Berth Allocation Problem by Cong Chen, Fanxin Wang, Jiayin Pan, Lang Xu, Hongming Gao

“…The numerical simulation of competitive ratios reveals distinct advantages for different algorithms depending on job size. For smaller job sizes, the Greedy algorithm emerges as the most efficient, while for medium-sized jobs, the RS algorithm proves to be the most effective.…”
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Sensitivity Analysis of Scallop Damper Seal Design Parameters for Leakage and Static Performance by Minglong Yao, Wanfu Zhang, Qianqian Zhao, Qianlei Gu, Liyun Zhang, Jianing Yin

“…The leakage rate, flow-induced force, and static stiffness coefficient for 15 different combinations of geometric parameters at eccentricities of 0.2 and 0.4 were numerically calculated. …”
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Light and Temperature Effects on the Accumulation of Carotenoids in <i>Rhodotorula</i> spp. Yeasts by Regina Losinska-Sičiūnienė, Živilė Strazdaitė-Žielienė, Saulė Pranckevičiūtė, Elena Servienė

“…The production of carotenoids by different <i>Rhodotorula</i> yeast strains was analyzed under the combined effects of lighting and temperature. …”
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