Estimation of microbial load in Ganoderma lucidum using a solar-electric hybrid dryer enhanced by machine learning and IoT by Pinit Nuangpirom, Siwasit Pitjamit, Weerin Pheerathamrongrat, Wasawat Nakkiew, Parida Jewpanya

“…Therefore, the ML models were selected based on accuracy performance (RFR and DTR) and ease of integration into IoT systems (MLR). …”
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INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN UNIVERSITY LEARNING, TEACHING AND RESEARCH by Oleksandr V. Spivakovsky, Serhii A. Omelchuk, Vitaliy V. Kobets, Nataliia V. Valko, Daria S. Malchykova

“…The recommendations are aimed at empowering all participants to select educational components creatively and at improving the efficiency of the educational process and research activities through the use of AI tools. …”
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New cosmetics patch test series: A proposal by Paulo Eduardo Silva Belluco, Marjorie Uber, Franciane de Paula da Silva, Júllia Eduarda Feijó Belluco, Kerstin Taniguchi Abagge, Rosana Zabulon Feijó Belluco, José Carlos Mori

“…The list of European Surveillance System on Contact Allergies was initially used to select the allergens. Publications in PubMed from the last 10 years were sought, showing the frequency of positive reactions to cosmetic allergens that were tested as part of a baseline series or cosmetics series. …”
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Inflammasomes and Signaling Pathways: Key Mechanisms in the Pathophysiology of Sepsis by Jhan S. Saavedra-Torres, María Virginia Pinzón-Fernández, Martin Ocampo-Posada, H. A. Nati-Castillo, Laura Alejandra Jiménez Hincapie, Eder J. Cadrazo-Gil, Marlon Arias-Intriago, Marlon Rojas-Cadena, Andrea Tello-De-la-Torre, Walter Osejos, Juan S. Izquierdo-Condoy

“…Key sensors such as NLRP3, AIM2, and IFI16 initiate caspase-1 activation, IL-1β and IL-18 maturation, and gasdermin D–mediated pyroptosis. …”
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Acceptance and Completion Rates of 3-Month Isoniazid-Rifampicin (3HR) Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (TPT) Among Contacts of Bacteriologically Confirmed TB Patients—Patients’ an... by Austin Ihesie, Ogoamaka Chukwuogo, Rupert Eneogu, Olugbenga Kayode Daniel, Aderonke Agbaje, Bethrand Odume, Debby Nongo, Charles Ohikhuai, Nera Kadiri-Eneh, Omosalewa Oyelaran, Victor Obianeri, Wayne Van Gemert, Enos Okumu Masini, Cleophas D’auvergne, Urhioke Ochuko, Chukwuma Anyaike, Sunday Olakunle Olarewaju

“…Of the 30,012 eligible contacts, 12,040 (40.1%) were initiated on TPT. Among these, 8213 (68%) were enrolled on 3HR, and 6972 (84.7%) of them completed treatment. …”
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Genetic Diversity Analysis and Polyploid Induction Identification of <i>Idesia polycarpa</i> by Xiaomei Luo, Yunke Liu, Yuting Lei, Zhoujian He, Xiao Gong, Meng Ye, Qiangang Xiao

“…Ultimately, 18 polyploids were selected, including 7 triploids and 11 tetraploids. …”
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Structure Optimization and Performance Simulation of a Double-Disc Fertilizer Spreader Based on EDEM-CFD by Mingxiong Ou, Guanqun Wang, Ying Lu, Zhengji Zhang, Huijie Pan, Weidong Jia, Xiang Dong

“…To address practical issues, such as uneven fertilizer distribution and poor particle dispersion, during the operation of a centrifugal double-disc fertilizer spreader, a discrete element method (DEM) simulation was initially performed. In this simulation, the blade inclination angle, fertilizer discharge offset angle, and spreading height were selected as experimental factors. …”
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An approach to nonparametric inference on the causal dose–response function by Hudson Aaron, Geng Elvin H., Odeny Thomas A., Bukusi Elizabeth A., Petersen Maya L., van der Laan Mark J.

“…The causal dose–response curve is commonly selected as the statistical parameter of interest in studies where the goal is to understand the effect of a continuous exposure on an outcome. …”
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Venetoclax Plus CyBorD Induction Therapy and Venetoclax Maintenance Treatment for Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis with t(11;14) Translocation by Gréta Garami, Omar Obajed Al-Ali, István Virga, Anita Gulyás, Judit Bedekovics, István Tornai, Árpád Illés, Ferenc Magyari

“…<b>Background</b>: A total of 50% of patients with AL amyloidosis have t(11;14) translocation, allowing us to use the selective oral BCL-2 inhibitor venetoclax in their treatment. …”
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Innovative Urban Design Strategy for Transforming Cities by Madhur Grover, Vinima Gambhir, V. Guruji, Lasyamayee Garanayak, Ramachandran Thulasiram, Gaurav Shukla, Komal Parashar

“…The provisions of each of the selected concepts are analysed in order to present the pertinent ideas for the innovation policy of revitalizing cities. …”
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Changes in Safety Performance on Single-Carriageway Roads After Installation of Additional Lighting at Pedestrian Crossing by Robert Ziółkowski, Heriberto Pérez-Acebo, Hernán Gonzalo-Orden, Alaitz Linares-Unamunzaga

“…Crash data gained from police statistics, along with the calculated crash rates (CRs), were utilized to evaluate changes in safety performance at selected crosswalks. For this purpose, a „before–after” method was applied. …”
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Evaluation of Changes in Cariogenic Bacteria in a Young Moroccan Population with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances by A. Marda, S. Elhamzaoui, A. El Mansari, K. Souly, F. Farissi, M. Zouhdi, F. Zaoui, L. Bahije

“…Many studies report that qualitative changes in the dental flora occur after initiating the orthodontic treatment, but there is a paucity of literature on the same topic among Moroccan orthodontic patients. …”
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Enhancing investor attractiveness in Sri Lanka's apparel sector through environmental and social sustainability goals: A gap analysis by Chinthaka Kularatne, Shashini Yapa, Gbenga Wilfred, Sathsara Panchali

“…Methodology: The research employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative analysis of sustainability performance data from selected export-oriented apparel firms with qualitative insights from interviews with key stakeholders. …”
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A Video-Based Cognitive Emotion Recognition Method Using an Active Learning Algorithm Based on Complexity and Uncertainty by Hongduo Wu, Dong Zhou, Ziyue Guo, Zicheng Song, Yu Li, Xingzheng Wei, Qidi Zhou

“…Then, an active learning algorithm based on complexity and uncertainty was proposed to automatically select the most valuable samples, thereby reducing the cost of sample labeling and model training. …”
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Impact of Post-Thaw Enrichment of Primary Human Hepatocytes on Steatosis, Inflammation, and Fibrosis in the TruVivo^® System by Justin J. Odanga, Sharon M. Anderson, Sharon C. Presnell, Edward L. LeCluyse, Jingsong Chen, Jessica R. Weaver

“…<b>Methods</b>: Using the TruVivo^® system, diseased, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and fibrotic PHHs were cultured for 14 days after initially being subjected to either low-density (permissive) or high-density (selective) gradients using Percoll-based thawing medium. …”
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Adaptive mechanisms to drought risk management in a KwaZulu-Natal community, South Africa by Vuyiswa Khumalo, Hloniphani Moyo, Lutendo Mugwedi, Johanes Belle

“…Questionnaires were administered to 200 household heads, and five focus group discussions were held with selected community members. An index was computed to establish each adaptive mechanism’s importance (termed the rank order) relative to its use in the study area. …”
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Postoperative Rehabilitation and Return-to-Sport Criteria Lack Standardization Following Surgical Repair of Metacarpal Fractures: A Systematic Review by Brian M. Phelps, M.D., Nikhilesh Mehra, B.S., Kihoon Bohle, B.S., Austin Hagen, B.S., Andrew George, M.D., Shari R. Liberman, M.D., Robert A. Jack, II, M.D.

“…Results: Out of 1,688 studies initially identified, 3 met inclusion criteria. These studies comprised 91 patients from 6 distinct sports. …”
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DENGUE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF BARRIERS TO ELIMINATE MOSQUITO BREEDING SITES AMONG MALAYSIANS by Noorlaile Jasman, Siti Nur Farhana, Kamarul Zaman Saleh, Norrafizah Jaafar, Zanariah Zaini, Manimaran Krishnan Kaundan, Albeny Joslyn Panting

“…Aim of this study was to evaluate the respondent's involvement in dengue prevention initiatives and public perceptions of barriers to eliminating mosquito breeding sites among Malaysian residents. …”
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Small-Scale Farmers’ Uptake of Eco-Friendly Vegetable Production Practices in Enugu State, Nigeria. by Ikenna Charles Ukwuaba, Chiziterem Benita Nze, Ridwan Mukaila, Sunday Ifeanyi Ukwuaba, Chukwuma Otum Ume, Emmanuel Ejiofor Omeje, Ogochukwu Gabriella Onah, Chris Nnamdi Onyekwe, Onyebuchi Jonathan Umeh

“…A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 300 randomly selected vegetable farmers in Enugu State. Descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression were used for data analysis. …”
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Regional partition based rapid prediction of power outages in distributed systems following flooding by Jing Zhu, Bin Li, Qin Yan, Sheng Su, Hongming Yang, Archie James Johnston

“…Then, the watershed system is extracted, and the high-risk area for inundation outage in the catchment area is initially selected and identified as the core area of inundation. …”
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