Enhancing road safety of PLEVs by novel vehicle concepts: A comprehensive investigation on regulations, accident statistics, and perception of riders in Europe by Michelangelo-Santo Gulino, Susanna Papini, Giovanni Zonfrillo, Peter Miklis, Thomas Unger, Dario Vangi

“…The work additionally emphasizes the need for harmonized regulations, enhanced safety standards, specifically designed infrastructure, and user awareness campaigns to improve PLEV safety. …”
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Coastal Storm – Surge Combination Risk Identification and Resilience Planning Based on Supply and Demand Assessment of Flood Regulation Ecosystem Services: A Case Study of Fujian D... by Jian TIAN, Tianyu XIU, Suiping ZENG

“…Overall, the spatial planning priority exhibits a hierarchical pattern: Xiamen > Quanzhou > Zhangzhou.ConclusionBuilding on this comprehensive assessment, this research proposes a nuanced framework for resilience planning from an ecosystem service perspective. By integrating multisource data, the research establishes a dual assessment system — employing a “water conservation + soil retention” framework for the supply side and a “hazard + vulnerability” framework for the demand side. …”
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Evaluation of the Development, Implementation, Maintenance, and Impact of 3 Digital Surveillance Tools Deployed in Malawi During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Modified Delp... by Alanna Denny, Isaach Ndemera, Kingston Chirwa, Joseph Tsung Shu Wu, Griphin Baxter Chirambo, Simeon Yosefe, Ben Chilima, Matthew Kagoli, Hsin-yi Lee, Kwong Leung Joseph Yu, John O'Donoghue

“…ResultsThe ability of a country to collate, diagnose, monitor, and analyze data forms the cornerstone of an efficient surveillance system, allowing countries to plan and implement appropriate control actions. …”
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Research on Optimized Algorithm for Deep Learning Based Recognition of Sediment Particles in Turbulent Flow by WANG Hao, YANG Feiqi, ZHANG Lei, WU Wei, XIE Haonan, ZHAO Lin

“…Although image processing methods provide efficient means for acquiring and analyzing data on sediment transport characteristics, their accuracy is often compromised by water waves, bubbles, and threshold errors. …”
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Designing a model for fostering organizational resilience based on organizational agility components by Heidar kadivar zinkanloo, gholamabbas shekari, saeed emamgholizadeh

“…Four standard questionnaires of cognitive coordination (Harmon Jones et al., 2007), systemic thinking (Dolansky et al., 2020), scientific reasoning (Golombic et al., 2022), and critical thinking (Watson and Glaser, 2002) were used to collect research data; and, students' GPA was used in order to measure academic progress. …”
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The relationship between cognitive dissonance, scientific reasoning and systemic thinking with the academic progress of Babol University physics students with the mediating role of... by Akram Kamel Zaherolmahni, Mohammad hassani, Hasan ghalavandi

“…Four standard questionnaires of cognitive coordination (Harmon Jones et al., 2007), systemic thinking (Dolansky et al., 2020), scientific reasoning (Golombic et al., 2022), and critical thinking (Watson and Glaser, 2002) were used to collect research data; and, students' GPA was used in order to measure academic progress. …”
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Pathogen Prevalence in Cetaceans Stranded along the Italian Coastline between 2015 and 2020 by Carla Grattarola, Guido Pietroluongo, Donatella Belluscio, Enrica Berio, Cristina Canonico, Cinzia Centelleghe, Cristiano Cocumelli, Silvia Crotti, Daniele Denurra, Alessandra Di Donato, Gabriella Di Francesco, Giovanni Di Guardo, Fabio Di Nocera, Ludovica Di Renzo, Stefano Gavaudan, Federica Giorda, Giuseppe Lucifora, Leonardo Marino, Federica Marcer, Letizia Marsili, Sergio Migliore, Ilaria Pascucci, Antonio Petrella, Antonio Pintore, Roberto Puleio, Silva Rubini, Giuliana Terracciano, Anna Toffan, Sandro Mazzariol, Cristina Casalone

“…Networks worldwide track stranding events for the passive monitoring of mortality patterns, emerging and reemerging pathogens, climate change, and environmental degradation from a One Health perspective. This study summarizes pathogen prevalence data from the Italian Stranding Network (ISN) derived from post-mortem investigations on cetaceans found dead stranded along the Italian coastline between 2015 and 2020. …”
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Nutrient patterns and their food sources in an International Study Setting: report from the EPIC study. by Aurelie Moskal, Pedro T Pisa, Pietro Ferrari, Graham Byrnes, Heinz Freisling, Marie-Christine Boutron-Ruault, Claire Cadeau, Laura Nailler, Andrea Wendt, Tilman Kühn, Heiner Boeing, Brian Buijsse, Anne Tjønneland, Jytte Halkjær, Christina C Dahm, Stephanie E Chiuve, Jose R Quirós, Genevieve Buckland, Esther Molina-Montes, Pilar Amiano, José M Huerta Castaño, Aurelio Barricarte Gurrea, Kay-Tee Khaw, Marleen A Lentjes, Timothy J Key, Dora Romaguera, Anne-Claire Vergnaud, Antonia Trichopoulou, Christina Bamia, Philippos Orfanos, Domenico Palli, Valeria Pala, Rosario Tumino, Carlotta Sacerdote, Maria Santucci de Magistris, H Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita, Marga C Ocké, Joline W J Beulens, Ulrika Ericson, Isabel Drake, Lena M Nilsson, Anna Winkvist, Elisabete Weiderpass, Anette Hjartåker, Elio Riboli, Nadia Slimani

“…Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied on 23 nutrients derived from country-specific FFQ combining data from all EPIC centers (N = 477,312). Harmonized 24-HDRs available for a representative sample of the EPIC populations (N = 34,436) provided accurate mean group estimates of nutrients and foods by quintiles of pattern scores, presented graphically. …”
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Unveiling practical insights of eHealth implementation in Europe: a grey literature review on legal, ethical, financial, and technological (LEFT) considerations by B. E. Bente, N. Beerlage-de Jong, R. M. Verdaasdonk, J. E. W. C. van Gemert-Pijnen

“…These challenges require cross-sector investment in IT infrastructures, harmonized data standards, and stronger collaboration among stakeholders. …”
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Unity in diversity: navigating global connections through cultural exchange by Dwi Mariyono, Annis Nur Alifatul Kamila, Akmal Nur Alif Hidayatullah

“…By bridging qualitative and quantitative approaches, it provides new perspectives on harmonizing global interconnectedness with cultural preservation in governance, technological innovation, diplomacy and education. …”
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Health and Well-Being in the Context of Health-Promoting University Initiatives: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Needs Assessment Study at Qatar University by Ghadir Fakhri Al-Jayyousi, Diana Alsayed Hassan, Hanan Abdul Rahim, Manar E Abdel-Rahman, Isabel Ferreira, Banan Mukhalalati, Lily O'Hara, Hanan Khalil, Reema Tayyem, Elham S Abu Alhaija, Randa Abidia, Monica Zolezzi, Alla El-Awaisi, Noor Al-Wattary, Rafif Mahmood Al Saady, Maguy Saffouh El Hajj, Mujahed Shraim, Arpi K Abouhanian, Hatoun Saeb, Mustapha Mohammed

“…ResultsBetween March and December 2022, 812 students completed the web-based health survey. Data have been extracted, cleaned, and harmonized. …”
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Participatory approaches for developing a practical handbook integrating health information for supporting individuals with mild cognitive impairment and their families by Yujiro Kuroda, Aya Goto, Taiki Sugimoto, Kosuke Fujita, Kazuaki Uchida, Nanae Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Shimada, Rei Ohtsuka, Minoru Yamada, Yoshinori Fujiwara, Aya Seike, Madoka Hattori, Gabin Ito, Hidenori Arai, Takashi Sakurai

“…We ensured the inclusion of diverse experiences and perspectives by facilitating the creation of patient questions (PQs) that merged scientific evidence with patient perspectives. …”
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Characterization of a Mechanical Antenna Based on Rotating Permanent Magnets by Cristian Morari, Mihai Bădic, Constantin Dumitru, Eros-Alexandru Pătroi, George Dumitru, Cristinel Ioan Ilie, Nicolae Tănase

“…The emphasis is placed on the known analytical equations, specifically on the matching of the measurement results with the analytical data as well as with the results given by the numerical analysis. …”
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Freedom of Religion in Islam and Human Rights by Mahyudin Ritonga, Ramza Fatria Maulana, Zulkifli, Shofwan Karim

“…According to SETARA Institute data from 2023, there has been a significant increase in violations of religious freedom, with 217 incidents and 329 violation acts, mostly perpetrated by non-state actors. …”
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Exploring farmers’ ecological knowledge and agro-chemical practices for sustainable food security and health in Ghana: a narrative review by John Bosco Baguri Sumani, Justice Aduko, Suleman Mula

“…The study also acknowledges its limitations, including reliance on secondary data and the lack of region-specific empirical case studies, which present opportunities for future research. …”
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The repercussions of Sufi thoughts in the contemporary Qur’anic Interpretation to Sustainable Development in Indonesia by Suadi Sa`ad, David Ming, Agus Sukirno, Yusuf Rahman, Abdul Kadir Riyadi

“…Sufi thought emphasizes harmony with nature, reflecting the Qur'anic mandate to maintain ecological balance. Efforts to harmonize these perspectives remain crucial for maximizing the role of Islamic teachings in achieving sustainable development goals. …”
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Phenomenological Exploration of Organ Donor Families’ Experiences: From Decision-Making to the Consequences of Life Donation by Yazdan Karimi Monjarmooei, SeyedAlireza Afshani, Ali Ruhani, Mohammad Mobaraki, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati

“…Such a person might be able to help harmonize and bring family members to a consensus. …”
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Editorial by Joanna Krasodomska, Nadia Albu, Anna Szychta

“…Using 2023 sustainability reports as empirical data, he finds that integrating double materiality into sustainability reporting has brought changes to the content of reports and the disclosure of materiality determination processes. …”
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