Partial Order Ranking of the Key Drivers of Grassland Conversion in the Urban–Grassland Interface: A Case Study of the Hohhot–Baotou–Ordos Region by Xuemei Li, Chang An, Batunacun, Yu Feng, Kaixin Liu, Yong Mei

“…Identifying and ranking the key drivers of grassland conversion at the county level is crucial for developing targeted policies and improving protection efficiency. However, this process faces methodological challenges because of spatial and temporal variability. …”
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Crossover operators for molecular graphs with an application to virtual drug screening by Nico Domschke, Bruno J. Schmidt, Thomas Gatter, Richard Golnik, Paul Eisenhuth, Fabian Liessmann, Jens Meiler, Peter F. Stadler

“…In optimization runs searching for ligands binding to four different target proteins we consistently found candidate molecules with binding constants exceeding the best known binders as well as candidates found in make-on-demand libraries. …”
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Optimized ultrasound-assisted extraction for phenolic and antioxidant analysis in purple senggani (Melastoma malabathricum) flowers: Influence of developmental stages by Dea Tio Mareta, Umar Santoso, Supriyadi, Widiastuti Setyaningsih

“…This study aimed to optimize the UAE method to analyze phenolic compounds across different flower developmental stages, which affect total phenolic content (TPC) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC). …”
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Dynamic Insights: Unraveling Public Demand Evolution in Health Emergencies Through Integrated Language Models and Spatial-Temporal Analysis by Zhang Y, Fu L, Guo X, Li M

“…The classification of geographical information can help guide the formulation and implementation of government policies at different levels, and provide a basis for health emergency material dispatch.Conclusion: This study extends the scope and depth of research on health emergency management, enriching subject categories and research methods in the context of public health emergencies. …”
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New Beauveria bassiana aerial conidia-based bioinsecticide obtained by spray-dried microencapsulation of the entomopathogenic fungi in biopolymers for crop protection by Matheus G. de Jesus Seabra, Tárcio S. Santos, Camila de Souza Varize, Eliana B. Souto, Patrícia Severino, Marcelo da Costa Mendonça

“…Different concentrations of both polysaccharides were tested to reach the optimal ratio and ensure a high viability of encapsulated conidia. …”
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The Development Path and Carbon-Reduction Method of Low-Carbon Pilot Urban Areas in China by Lining Zhou, Qingqin Wang, Haizhu Zhou, Yiqiang Jiang, Rongxin Yin, Tong Lu

“…The long-term emission trends under different scenarios are simulated through the KAYA model. …”
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AN EVALUATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE SELECTION OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES by Ayşe Nur Balcı Yapalak, Abdullah Uçar, Servet Yüce, Ömer Ataç

“…Background: Coherence between the manpower needs in healthcare and factors which determine the specialization preferences of medical faculty students (MFS) is very important for efficiency. This study examines the determinants of specialization preferences of MFSs in Istanbul. …”
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Enhanced hemocompatibility, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of biomolecules stabilized AgNPs with cytotoxic effects on cancer cells by Azam Chahardoli, Farshad Qalekhani, Pouria Hajmomeni, Yalda Shokoohinia, Ali Fattahi

“…Abstract In the current research, we developed a safe method using Iranian yarrow extract for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (IY-AgNPs) as reducing and stabilizing agents in different conditions. The prepared and stabilized IY-AgNPs under optimal conditions were characterized using FT-IR, XRD, TEM, and UV-vis techniques. …”
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FQDNet: A Fusion-Enhanced Quad-Head Network for RGB-Infrared Object Detection by Fangzhou Meng, Aoping Hong, Hongying Tang, Guanjun Tong

“…To improve multi-scale feature utilization, we designed the Dynamic-Weight-based Quad-Head Detector (DWQH), which dynamically assigns weights to different scales, enabling adaptive fusion and enhancing multi-scale feature representation. …”
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Epidemiological and economic model to estimate the optimal edge width of citrus block to be weekly sprayed with insecticide for huanglongbing management by Isabela Vescove Primiano, Eduardo Cassettari Monteferrante, Leonardo Ferreira, Andreia Cristina de Oliveira Adami, Sílvia Helena Galvão de Miranda, Franklin Behlau, Renato Beozzo Bassanezi

“…The model was developed based on epidemiological and economic data. Different scenarios of EWSW with fortnightly sprays in the rest of the block were compared. …”
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Split-belt treadmill training improves gait symmetry and lower limb function in patients with stroke by Chunfang Wang, Qun Zhang, Siyan Hou, Dan Guo, Xuemin Han, Weiguang Huo, Ying Zhang

“…Results showed that SBTT could effectively and efficiently improve the spatial asymmetry and speed of gait, as well as lower limb balance and walking function in PwS. …”
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Analyzing Archive Transit Multibeam Data for Nodule Occurrences by Mark E. Mussett, David F. Naar, David W. Caress, Tracey A. Conrad, Alastair G. C. Graham, Max Kaufmann, Marcia Maia

“…We also compare the utility of three different backscatter products to demonstrate that scans of printed backscatter maps can be a useful substitute for digital backscatter mosaics calculated using primary multibeam data files. …”
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Two-Stream Modality-Based Deep Learning Approach for Enhanced Two-Person Human Interaction Recognition in Videos by Hemel Sharker Akash, Md Abdur Rahim, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Hyoun-Sup Lee, Si-Woong Jang, Jungpil Shin

“…Moreover, we newly created a custom filter function to enhance computational efficiency and eliminate irrelevant keypoints and mesh components from the dataset. …”
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Energy‐Sharing Economy with Renewable Integration and Management in Communities—a State‐of‐the‐Art Review by Yuekuan Zhou

“…Dynamic energy pricing for the shared power is dependent on the supply–demand relationship, and cost–benefit allocations among different stakeholders need to be investigated for justice and fairness. …”
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Research on sustainable supply capacity of critical metals in China’s new energy vehicles under coupled allocation of primary and secondary resources by DONG Xuesong, CHEN Jinyu, HU Meimei

“…Furthermore, this study simulated the impact of coupled primary and secondary resources on critical metal demand under scenarios of different electric vehicle market scales and battery technology pathways from 2024 to 2050, and evaluated the sustainable supply capacity of critical metals across multiple scenarios. …”
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Alternative splicing of the FLOWERING LOCUS C-like gene MaMADS33 is associated with endodormancy in mulberry by Yiwei Luo, Hongjiang Liu, Yuanxiang Han, Wei Li, Wuqi Wei, Ningjia He

“…Here, a comparison of MaMADS33 expression among three mulberry cultivars with different degrees of dormancy revealed a positive association between MaMADS33 expression and dormancy. …”
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Features of seismicity triggered by ripple-fired explosions at the Korobkovskoye iron ore deposit by Ostapchuk Aleksey, Morozova Kseniya, Besedina Alina, Gridin Grigorii, Grygoryeva Antonina, Pavlov Dmitry

“…The main feature of seismicity at the Korobkovskoye iron ore deposit is that the induced events are of low radiative efficiency of 8,9 × 10−9–4,9 × 10−7 J/(N·m), which corresponds to “slow earthquakes”. …”
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The Challenges of AI in Administrative Law and the Need for Specific Legal Remedies: Analysis of Polish Regulations and Practice by Jowanka Jakubek-Lalik

“…Public authorities are discovering the potential of AI systems to improve the efficiency and accuracy of administrative proceedings. …”
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Effect of structural characteristics on the stability of multi-weak rock slopes considering the spatial variability of geotechnical parameters by Qingqing Zhang, Huabin Zhang, Laigui Wang, Quanen Li, Haoyi Yu

“…Consequently, twenty generalized models of the rock slope, each with different structural characteristics were established by varying the slope angle, weak layer dip, and slope height. …”
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Analysis of the Impact of Selected Dynamic Parameters of a Motor Vehicle on CO₂ Emissions Using Logistic Regression by Magdalena Rykała, Małgorzata Grzelak, Anna Borucka

“…Daily use of private vehicles, driving style, and attention to fuel efficiency contribute to cumulative effects that can drive the transformation toward more sustainable transport. …”
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