Unveiling the dynamics of universities’ emergency remote learning ecosystems: Evidence from four South American countries by Christian Fernando Libaque-Saenz, Juan Carlos Armijos

“…The COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for the inclusion of information technologies (IT) in the education sector. This transition to emergency remote classes, however, involved a number of challenges for universities to keep operating and maintain education quality during lockdowns and other restrictions on mobility. …”
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Health systems changes after decentralisation: progress, challenges and dynamics in Pakistan by Shehla Abbas Zaidi, Maryam Bigdeli, Etienne V Langlois, Atif Riaz, David W Orr, Nasir Idrees, Jesse B Bump

“…Decentralisation is widely practised but its scrutiny tends to focus on structural and authority changes or outcomes. Politics and process of devolution implementation needs to be better understood to evaluate how national governments use the enhanced decision space for bringing improvements in the health system and the underlying challenges faced. …”
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Standardized methodology for calculating the cost of medical care funded by government sources by M. A. Sdvizhkova, S. A. Kovaleva, D. V. Fedyaev, V. V. Omelyanovskiy

“…The study was based on the analysis of regulatory documentation for calculations in the public healthcare sector. The study methodology involved information search techniques, expert surveys, statistical data processing, and economic analysis.Results. …”
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Optimization of carbon peak path in Fujian Province based on sparrow search algorithm by CAI Huang, LIN Xiaoyu*, CAI Zhiling, ZHONG Yiwen, ZHONG Fenglin

“…In response to the urgent global challenge of carbon emission reduction, reliable pathways to carbon peaking are of significant importance for the implementation of carbon reduction in China. However, the process of carbon dioxide emissions involves numerous influencing factors, and the combinations of their change rates are diverse. …”
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Computer-Aided Design to Improve the Thermal Stability of <i>Rhizomucor miehei</i> Lipase by Rong Teng, Jin Zhang, Zhui Tu, Qinghua He, Yanping Li

“…Lipase, a green biocatalyst, finds extensive application in the food sector. Enhancing the thermal stability of lipase presents both challenges and opportunities within the food industry. …”
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Impact of Gamma Radiation on Physical Characteristics of Packaging Film Made from Chitosan, Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers, and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Fariborz Pirnia, Jalal Sadeghizadeh Yazdi, Neda Mollakhalili, Masoumeh Arab, Reyhane Sefidkar

“…Introduction: Notwithstanding the numerous benefits associated with chitosan biopolymer in the fabrication of biodegradable films, its limited mechanical properties and susceptibility to moisture represent significant barriers to its broader application within the packaging sector. Therefore, in this study, chitosan film was combined with bacterial cellulose nanofibers (BCNF) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) and then exposed to different doses of gamma rays to investigate its effect on physical properties of films. …”
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Risk Assessment of Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft: An Integrated HAZOP and Fuzzy Dynamic Bayesian Network Framework by Xiangjun Dang, Yongxuan Shao, Haoming Liu, Zhe Yang, Mingwen Zhong, Huimin Zhao, Wu Deng

“…To advance the hydrogen energy-driven low-altitude aviation sector, it is imperative to establish sophisticated risk assessment frameworks tailored for hydrogen-powered aircraft. …”
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Enhancing energy consumption forecasting for electric vehicle charging stations with Time Series Dense Encoder (TiDE) by Amril Nazir, Abdul Khalique Shaikh, Aftab Ahmed Khan, Abdul Salam Shah, Nadia Khalique

“…This research significantly enhances the energy sector’s efficiency and long-term viability by pioneering advanced forecasting models and methodologies. …”
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Attitudes towards parents with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder in child protection settings by Dana Laird, Dianna R. Bartsch, Sophie C. Dahlenburg

“…In the absence of standardised procedures for parenting capacity assessments within the child protection sector, the risk of stigma contributing to the decision-making process is high. …”
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Exploring the Experiences of Teachers in Integrating Technology into Teaching English in Rural Primary Schools in South Africa by Margaret Malewaneng Maja, Katharine Naidu, Samson Letsoaka Tshabalala, Makwalete Malatji

“…The integration of technology in schools, specifically in teaching English First Additional Language (EFAL), has become vital in the education sector as a means of preparing learners and teachers for 21st-century classrooms. …”
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Developing a Novel Architectural Technology Adoption Model Incorporating Organizational Factors and Client Satisfaction by Hesham Algassim, Samad M. E. Sepasgozar, Michael J. Ostwald, Steven Davis

“…The ATAM contributes to the literature on architectural innovation, but it can be modified and replicated in various sectors associated with architectural services where clients’ satisfaction is critical.…”
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StarNet: Indian star gooseberries dataset for quality and maturity assessment(Mendeley Data). by Pushpa B․ R․, Manohar N․, N. Shobha Rani

“…Therefore, cultivating these fruits presents an opportunity to generate revenue, benefiting both farmers and the agricultural sector. The post-harvest process of fruit typically performs the quality assessment by segregating fruits based on visual characteristics, which is tedious and prone to human error. …”
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Protocol for a realist review of General Practitioners’ Role in Advancing Practice in Care Homes (GRAPE study) by Reena Devi, Claire Goodman, Neil H Chadborn, Adam L Gordon, Christopher Williams, Kathleen Sartain

“…This group will have expertise in current trends in primary care and the care home sector both in UK and internationally.Ethics and dissemination The study was approved by University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee: 354-1907. …”
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Application of Red and Blue LED Light on Cultivation and Postharvest of Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) by Abdullah Bin Arif, Agus Budiyanto, null Setiawan, Tri Cahyono, Tri Ratna Sulistiyani, Tri Marwati, Siti Mariana Widayanti, null Setyadjit, Lamhot Parulian Manalu, Himawan Adinegoro, Nenie Yustiningsih, Mulyana Hadipernata, Irpan Badrul Jamal, Indra Budi Susetyo, Heny Herawati, Kasma Iswari, null Risfaheri

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Automated grading of oleaster fruit using deep learning by Aram Azadpour, Kaveh Mollazade, Mohsen Ramezani, Hadi Samimi-Akhijahani

“…Abstract The agriculture sector is crucial to many economies, particularly in developing regions, with post-harvest technology emerging as a key growth area. …”
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A content analysis on the challenges experienced in implementing technology in physical education in Indonesia by Zulkifli, Raffly Henjilito, M. Fransazeli Makorohim, Ahmad Yani, Alficandra

“…The aim is to increase the effectiveness of the learning process through more effective use of technology. …”
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A data-driven multicriteria decision model for healthcare workforce retention strategies by Debora Di Caprio, Sofia Sironi, Fan-Yun Lan, Ramin Rostamkhani

“…An adjusted analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is used to weight the job dimensions and the criteria within each job dimension (phase 3). …”
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The evolution of the Gulf Coopera-tion Council approaches to security issues after the Arab Spring by E. S. Melkumyan

“…This paper attempts to identify the key milestones, factors and trends that have shaped the GCC decision-making process in the security sphere over the past 10 years since the beginning of the Arab Spring. …”
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Decision-Making Techniques Based on q-Rung Orthopair Probabilistic Hesitant Fuzzy Information: Application in Supply Chain Financing by Shahzaib Ashraf, Noor Rehman, Muhammad Naeem, Sumayya Gul, Bushra Batool, Shamsullah Zaland

“…Among financial providers, the banking sector is referred to as the primary source of financing. …”
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Carbon flow tracking and network reconfiguration: a network evolution analysis of embodied carbon emissions from belt and road trade under regional and industry perspectives by Ying Wang, Ruohan Zhang, Shali Wang, Liya Wang, Xinglan Dai, Zishuai Zu

“…This paper uses the multi-regional input–output (MRIO) model to build the B&amp;R trade embodied carbon emission network across 66 countries and 26 industrial sectors from 2004 to 2020, and combines social network analysis to observe the flow relationship and evolution process from the regional and industry perspective. …”
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