Geographic distribution and supply chain of vultures in Benin, West Africa by Samson Dognimon, Stanislas Zanvo, Chabi A. M. S. Djagoun, Brice Sinsin

“…To address gaps in research on distribution, supplying habitat sources and trade dynamics, we conducted semi‐structured interviews with 150 sellers in traditional medicine markets (TMM) and surveyed 590 local residents in villages surrounding five protected areas. …”
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Fractional Transfer Entropy Networks: Short- and Long-Memory Perspectives on Global Stock Market Interactions by Ömer Akgüller, Mehmet Ali Balcı, Larissa Margareta Batrancea, Lucian Gaban

“…These findings demonstrate that FTE uncovers nuanced dynamics overlooked by methods focusing solely on either current events or deep-rooted patterns. …”
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Robust Multi-Subtype Identification of Breast Cancer Pathological Images Based on a Dual-Branch Frequency Domain Fusion Network by Jianjun Li, Kaiyue Wang, Xiaozhe Jiang

“…In the field of signal processing, texture-rich images typically exhibit periodic patterns and structures, which are manifested as significant energy concentrations at specific frequencies in the frequency domain. …”
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Direct Activity Measurement of Heterotrimeric Gi Proteins and Gq Protein By Effector Pulldown by Keiichiro Tanaka, Martin Schwartz

“…However, second messengers like cAMP and calcium are not direct readouts of GPCR activity due to signaling crosstalk, while biosensors can have undesired consequences due to structural alteration caused by fluorescent protein insertion. …”
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Residents’ Perceptions of Informal Green Spaces in High-Density Cities: Urban Land Governance Implications from Taipei by Chen-Yi Sun, Tzu-Pei Chiang, Ya-Wen Wu

“…Using a mixed-methods approach that combines the literature review, field observations, and a structured public opinion survey in Taipei’s Wenshan District, the study identifies key perceived benefits and drawbacks of IGSs. …”
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A turbulence reduced order model based on non-interpolated convolutional autoencoder by WU Pin, ZHANG Bo, SONG Chao, ZHOU Zhu

“…Reduced-order modeling stands as a pivotal method in curbing the computational expenses linked with expansive fluid dynamics quandaries by employing proxy numerical simulations. …”
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Hierarchical reinforcement learning based on macro actions by Hao Jiang, Gongju Wang, Shengze Li, Jieyuan Zhang, Long Yan, Xinhai Xu

“…Although hierarchical methods have been proven to be effective in addressing this issue, they are not fully explored. …”
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Efficient identification of maximum independent sets in stochastic multilayer graphs with learning automata by Mohammad Mehdi Daliri Khomami, Mohammad Reza Meybodi, Alireza Rezvanian

“…Investigating the maximum independent set in stochastic multilayer graphs provides critical insights into the structural and dynamical properties of complex networks. …”
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DeepDTAGen: a multitask deep learning framework for drug-target affinity prediction and target-aware drugs generation by Pir Masoom Shah, Huimin Zhu, Zhangli Lu, Kaili Wang, Jing Tang, Min Li

“…Therefore, the learning models must be utilized in such a manner to learn the structural properties of drug molecules, the conformational dynamics of proteins, and the bioactivity between drugs and targets. …”
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ANALYSIS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND DOMESTIC WATER DEMAND IN YELWA AREA OF BAUCHI METROPOLIS by THOMAS S., GHANI, Z. A.

“…Objective: This paper analyzed socio-economic characteristics and domestic water demand in Yelwa Area of Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria. Methods: Using systematic random and stratified sampling techniques, data were collected from 310 households via structured questionnaires, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and multiple regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. …”
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Public trust to institutions as a resource of interethnic consolidation in the regional community by V. V. Krivopuskov

“…Besides, the author uses traditional sociological research methods: structuralist and institutional approaches, social capital theory. …”
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Some aspects of the impact of the State budget deficit on the Socio-economic development of Russia by I. V. Snimshchikova, K. E. Shamray

“…In the context of the development of anti-Russian sanctions, the transformation of the domestic economy is taking place, in which more and more threats to both the economic and national security of the state are concentrated. The negative dynamics is associated with the development of the state budget deficit and its impact on the socio-economic policy of the country.Goal. …”
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Understanding the active ingredients, barriers, and facilitators to implement brief psychological interventions for substance misuse in Indian prisons: A qualitative study by Abhishek Ghosh, Renjith R. Pillai, Jatina Vij, Pallab K. Maulik, Blessy B. George, Debasish Basu

“…Aim: This study explores the mechanisms, barriers, and facilitators of a brief psychosocial intervention for reducing substance misuse among inmates in a North Indian prison. Methods: A multidisciplinary team evaluated qualitatively using the Framework Method, guided by the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) framework. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of worldwide scientific production in taekwondo by Luis A. Cardozo, Gino Salcedo-Gómez, Jehison Mateus-Barreto, Eduardo Sáez de Villarreal, Diego A. Bonilla

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Reinforcement Learning for Optimizing Renewable Energy Utilization in Buildings: A Review on Applications and Innovations by Panagiotis Michailidis, Iakovos Michailidis, Elias Kosmatopoulos

“…One significant branch of modern control algorithms concerns reinforcement learning, a data-driven strategy capable of dynamically managing renewable energy sources and other energy subsystems under uncertainty and real-time constraints. …”
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Virtual English LAB: The Impact of Virtual Worlds on English Language Learning and Life Skills in Higher Education by Alfonso Filippone, Maria Ermelinda De Carlo, Raffaele Di Fuccio

“…Adopting a quasi-experimental, mixed-methods design, the study analyzes learning outcomes, motivation, life skills, and perceived usability through validated tools: Cambridge Assessment-aligned tests (A2/B1), the MSLQ, the LiSST scale, and the SUS questionnaire. …”
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The complexities of joy: a qualitative study of joy cultivation, loss of joy, and happiness in British adults by Maria Roberts, Richard Appiah

“…This study explored the subjective and contextual dimensions of joy among UK adults, including how it is cultivated, lost, and related to the broader aspects of well-being. Methods Using an exploratory qualitative design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 adults aged 28–59 years. …”
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Russian Historiography of Polish Nationalism in the End of the 19th – Beginning of the 20th Century: Network Analysis by Viktor Durov

“…The results obtained made it possible to consider the structural features of the network of Polonist historians in our country and the dynamics of its formation. …”
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The Practice of Community-Based Forest Management in Northwest Ethiopia by Tesfaye Mengie, László Szemethy

“…However, obstacles such as land tenure, resource conflicts, and capacity restrictions continue, requiring adaptive methods and legislative reforms. This paper contributes to the ongoing discussion on sustainable natural resource management by offering empirical insights into the dynamics of CBFM in the Awi administrative zone of northwest Ethiopia.…”
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The Lexicon of Youth Subcultures in the Linguocultural Lexicographic Description (Based on Online Media for Gamers) by Irina S. Kochelaeva

“…The results of the research can be used in lexicographic practice and in studying the dynamics of young people’s speech.…”
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