Underwater synthetic image generation for multi-temporal monitoring of crustose coralline algae by A. Calantropio, A. Giaquinto, S. Del Pizzo, F. Menna, E. Nocerino

“…Monitoring crustose coralline algae (CCA) is crucial for understanding the health and evolution of marine ecosystems. In particular, CCA-dominated assemblages serve as key indicators of ecological change, especially in the context of global climate pressures and ocean acidification. …”
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ProtAlign-ARG: antibiotic resistance gene characterization integrating protein language models and alignment-based scoring by Shafayat Ahmed, Muhit Islam Emon, Nazifa Ahmed Moumi, Lifu Huang, Dawei Zhou, Peter Vikesland, Amy Pruden, Liqing Zhang

“…Abstract The evolution and spread of antibiotic resistance pose a global health challenge. …”
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Dual role of agricultural plastic in China’s food security and green transition: policy progress and prospects by Jingwen CHENG, Kai WANG, Changrong YAN, Xuejun LIU, Xin’er SHI, Ji MA, Chengtao WEN

“…Although essential to agricultural production, agricultural plastics pose significant environmental risks, particularly in the waste management phase, requiring urgent intervention. …”
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Managing complexity in cross-cohort classrooms: strategies for effective implementation of real-life projects by Syaamantak Das, Sridhar Iyer

“…However, the complexity of these projects, due to their VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) nature, can pose significant challenges, especially for students new to the concepts and skills being taught. …”
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Molecular sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of bioaerosols in hospital wards with different ventilation conditions by Afzal Nimra, Zulfiqar Ali, Sikandar Sultan, Zaheer Ahmad Nasir, Safdar Sidra, Ali Hussain

“… Introduction: Bioaerosols are one of major sources of hospital-acquired infections (HAI's) that can pose serious health implications to the patients, health care workers and visitors in the hospitals across the world. …”
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Pandemic-Proofing: Intercepting Zoonotic Spillover Events by Bharti Bhatia, Sudipta Sonar, Seema Khan, Jayanta Bhattacharya

“…Zoonotic spillover events pose a significant and growing threat to global health. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Limitations of Autonomous Driving and Its Impact on Accidents and Collisions by Amit Chougule, Vinay Chamola, Aishwarya Sam, Fei Richard Yu, Biplab Sikdar

“…However, self-driving cars pose numerous challenges contributing to accidents and injuries annually. …”
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Global relevance of atmospheric and land surface drivers for hot temperature extremes by Y. Uckan, Y. Uckan, M. Ruiz-Vásquez, K. De Polt, K. De Polt, R. Orth

“…Revealing key regions and influential timescales of land surface drivers on hot extremes can inform more efficient prediction and management of the increasing threat these extremes pose.</p>…”
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Gran canaria vegetation segmentation dataset from multi-year aerial imagery for environmental monitoring and conservationZenodo by José Salas-Cáceres, Riccardo Balia, Marcos Salas-Pascual, Javier Lorenzo-Navarro, Modesto Castrillón-Santana

“…Vegetation maps are an essential tool for territorial planning, enabling the identification of areas requiring protection and facilitating the study of key ecosystem dynamics such as their evolution over time and the threats they face. These aspects are especially critical in island territories, where their fragmented nature and isolation from the mainland pose significant challenges to the development of such documentation. …”
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Assessment of cover crop adoption and impact on weed management in Wisconsin corn‐soybean cropping systems by Guilherme Chudzik, Jose J. Nunes, Nicholas J. Arneson, Grace Arneson, Shawn P. Conley, Rodrigo Werle

“…Abstract The evolution and widespread occurrence of herbicide‐resistant weeds pose a major challenge for farmers and crop consultants across North America, warranting integrated management strategies. …”
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Optical multi-spark ammonia combustion engine: numerical analysis and validation by Rafael Menaca, Mickael Silva, Kalim Uddeen, Fahad Almatrafi, Qinglong Tang, James W. G. Turner, Hong G. Im

“…Nevertheless, its inherently low flame speed and reactivity pose a significant challenge to achieving rapid and complete combustion. …”
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Military security in the Arctic: New threats to Russia by V. N. Konyshev, A. A. Sergunin

“…The accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO became a landmark event in the evolution of the military and political situation in the Arctic. …”
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Hot deformation behavior and process parameters optimization of GH4738 nickel-based superalloy by Mingjun Zhong, Hao Yu, Ziruo Wang, Xiaomeng Zhang, Jinglong Qu

“…However, its high deformation resistance, narrow hot working window, and complex microstructural evolution pose significant challenges to plastic deformation of the alloy. …”
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Research on the Mechanism of Social Emotion Formation in Public Emergencies Based on the DeGroot Model by Xiaohan Yan, Yi Liu, Tiezhong Liu, Yan Chen

“…The accumulation and intensification of negative emotions can lead to collective behaviors and even pose a threat to social stability. To better understand the formation and evolution of social emotions in such contexts, this study constructs a theoretical framework and simulation approach that combines opinion dynamics with emotional and trust interactions. …”
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Carbon sequestration by microalgae to reduce carbon emission and strengthening strategy by WANG Yi, CHEN Danqing, MAO Weiwei, LI Pengcheng, SONG Chunfeng*

“…These rising emissions not only create environmental problems but also pose a serious threat to the earth′s climate stability and biodiversity. …”
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Stiffness Regulation of Cable-Driven Redundant Manipulators Through Combined Optimization of Configuration and Cable Tension by Zhuo Liang, Pengkun Quan, Shichun Di

“…Due to the redundancy in degrees of freedom (DOFs) and actuation cables, there exist infinitely many configuration solutions for a specific pose and infinitely many cable tension solutions for a specific configuration. …”
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Cloud model for risk monitoring of mining electric traction rubber-wheel vehicles by Yuran ZHANG, Yuan YAO, Shu WANG, Mingrong ZENG, Longzhe JIN

“…It is important to note that mine environments pose greater dangers compared to daily harsh environments. …”
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Quantifying Karenia brevis bloom severity and respiratory irritation impact along the shoreline of Southwest Florida. by Richard P Stumpf, Yizhen Li, Barbara Kirkpatrick, R Wayne Litaker, Katherine A Hubbard, Robert D Currier, Katherine Kohler Harrison, Michelle C Tomlinson

“…Nearly all annual blooms of the toxic dinoflagellate Karenia brevis (K. brevis) pose a serious threat to coastal Southwest Florida. …”
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Progress and Recent Developments in HIV Vaccine Research by Iris Shim, Lily Rogowski, Vishwanath Venketaraman

“…Developing a safe and effective vaccine that protects people worldwide has been a major goal, yet the genetic variability and rapid mutation rate of the virus continue to pose substantial challenges. Methods: In this review paper, we aim to provide a comprehensive review of previous vaccine candidates and the progress made in HIV vaccine clinical trials, spanning from the late 1990s to 2025. …”
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Changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem: A scientometrics analysis by Rajesh Mohnot, Ilhan Ozturk, Aqila Rafiuddin, Gyanendra Singh Sisodia, Vivek Kumar Singh

“…While significant progress has been made, persistent investment gaps and pronounced geographical disparities continue to pose challenges. The primary aim of this study is to assess the evolution and trajectory of research in the field of renewable energy investments, with a view to informing effective policy-making and strategic planning. …”
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