THE IMPORTANCE OF URBAN AND PERI-URBAN AGRICULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND INCREASING FOOD SECURITY by Alina MARCUTA, Agatha POPESCU, Cristiana TINDECHE, Razvan PANAIT, Liviu MARCUTA

“…The concepts of urban and peri-urban agriculture, although they are not new, are current as a result of the fact that one of the problems that arose during the Covid-19 crisis was that of food security as a result of the need to ensure food resources from nearby sources , in the conditions in which transport and other sectors of activity have reduced or suspended their activity. …”
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Identification of Availability and Lignocellulosic Properties in Coconut Dregs Waste by Wenny Surya Murtius, Bambang Dwi Argo, Irnia Nurika, Sukardi Sukardi

“…Many of the food, textile, pharmaceutical, paint and resin, agrochemical, oil processing, and other sectors utilize lignocellulosic derivatives. …”
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Digital transformation of the healthcare system in Serbia: attitudes of eZdravlje and HIS users by Nikola Bošković

“…The permanent development of information technologies and the global digitization trend have transformed many sectors, including medicine. Serbia's health information system (HIS) represents a key platform for centralized data collection and processing. …”
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An environmental imperative in the development of the national economy: increasing the potential of microalgae by V. V. Melikhov, L. N. Medvedeva, M. V. Frolova

“…Roscosmos and NASA) are actively conducting research into the use of microalgae for the processing of organic waste in human living facilities in space as a source of both oxygen and food. …”
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Scalable fabrication of precise flexible strain sensors using organic semiconductor single crystals by Yoshihisa Usami, Yu Yamashita, Tomohiro Murata, Takafumi Matsumoto, Masataka Ito, Shun Watanabe, Jun Takeya

“…Organic semiconductor (OSC) single crystals feature flexibility, solution processability, and high-mobility coherent carrier transport, which are advantageous for printed flexible electronic applications. …”
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Storage System for Automated Object Classification Based on Color Analysis by Michael Guerra, Santiago Proaño, Angélica Quito, Samuel Peña-Bautista

“…These findings underscore the importance of maintaining consistent environmental conditions to optimize system performance, while also pointing to promising opportunities for modernization and semi-automation within the pharmaceuticals, food, and manufacturing sectors.…”
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Estimated Costs and Regional Economic Impacts of the Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) Outbreak in Miami-Dade County, Florida by Sergio Alvarez, Edward A. Evans, Alan W. Hodges

“…This 12-page fact sheet provides estimates of the direct and indirect losses to Florida’s agriculture and related sectors as a result of the outbreak and ensuing quarantine and eradication programs. …”
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A New Model for Diagnosis and Treatment of Growth and Development-related Diseases from the Perspective of the Integration of Exercise, Medicine, and Education by QIANG Jiaqi, WANG Yutong, LIU Jiaxuan, WANG Yingjing, CHEN Shi, PAN Hui

“…The collaboration between healthcare, sports, and education sectors integrates multidisciplinary resources and strengths to promote standardized diagnostic and therapeutic processes. …”
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Analysis of Job Satisfaction and Professional Academic Performance of Graduates in Psychology from a University in Ecuador by Guido Leonel Rosales-Jaramillo, Andrea Yesenia Rodal-Genovez, Viviana Tatiana Chumbi-Toledo, Román Mauricio Buñay-Andrade

“…Theoretical and empirical methods were implemented, such as analysis, synthesis, historical-logical method, literature review, survey, and for the statistical processing, the Chi-squared test was used to cross qualitative variables. …”
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Epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres: Manufacturing, properties, and applications by Pooya Parvizi, Milad Jalilian, Karl D. Dearn

“…The review also discusses advanced fabrication techniques, including chemical vapour deposition and sol-gel processes, while highlighting the significance of achieving uniform dispersion and strong interfacial bonding for optimal composite performance. …”
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Insights into potential value and sustainable utilisation of pumpkin peel: A review by Guoqiang Zhang, Litai Liu

“…Pumpkin is a widely cultivated and consumed vegetable; meanwhile, pumpkin peel (PL) is usually regarded as a majority by-product from the pumpkin processing chain and discarded into landfills. This disposal method adversely affects the environment and food security. …”
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Structural and Historical Analysis of Interrelation Evalution in the System ‘Society – Nature’: Transformation of Conceptual Ideas in View of Global Ecological Challenges by A. V. Demidov, A. I. Pashovkin

“…It was found that the specific feature of the present stage of ecological management tool evolution implies inter-sectoral approach to environment protection and search for brand new ways in solving current social and economic problems.…”
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Review microalgae drying: A comprehensive exploration from conventional air drying to microwave drying methods by Alfonso Hernández, María González-Moya, Augusto Márquez, Luis Acevedo

“…Drying microalgae is an important step in optimising their use in numerous industrial sectors since it reduces moisture content while conserving vital components. …”
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Industry 4.0 and Environmental Protection: The Catalyst Role of Public Financial Support by Cristina López-Cózar-Navarro, Tiziana Priede-Bergamini, Diego Cuello-de-Oro-Celestino

“…By disaggregating the types of technologies and distinguishing between funding mechanisms, this research provides nuanced insights into the effectiveness of public interventions in promoting sustainable production processes. The findings underscore the interplay between the public and private sectors in advancing environmental innovation, revealing the role of statism in fostering sustainability within the framework of Industry 4.0.…”
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Foundation Models in Agriculture: A Comprehensive Review by Shuolei Yin, Yejing Xi, Xun Zhang, Chengnuo Sun, Qirong Mao

“…It begins by outlining the development history of FMs, including general FM training processes, application trends and challenges, before focusing on Agricultural Foundation Models (AFMs). …”
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An assessment of graduates skills gap for sustainable employability during the 4IR in Bangladesh by Md Jahangir Alam, Shiblee Noman, Md Nurul Islam Mujib, Wasik Sajid Khan

“…The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) leads global transformation through technological advancements, streamlining labor processes, and boosting productivity. This study explores the emerging employment sectors in Bangladesh for graduates, such as data science, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce management, in the context of the 4IR. …”
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Advances in Extracting Bioactive Compounds from Food and Agricultural Waste and By-Products Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents: A Circular Economy Perspective by Petar Ristivojević, Maja Krstić Ristivojević, Dalibor Stanković, Ilija Cvijetić

“…The review explains the composition and principles of preparation and highlights various applications of NADESs in extracting different classes of bioactive compounds, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize extraction processes. By summarizing the latest advancements and trends, this review aims to support research and industrial applications of NADESs, promoting more sustainable and efficient extraction methods in the food and agricultural sectors.…”
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Herd Behaviour, Short-Lived Phenomenon: Evidence from Pakistan Stock Exchange by Shaista Jabeen, Sayyid Salman Rizavi

“…Findings revealed that herding did not exist in PSX, but some sectors did follow this behaviour. This study can help regulators to comprehensively investigate market anomalies leading to smooth market processing …”
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Monitoring Vertical Urban Growth in Rapidly Developing Cities with Persistent Scatterer Interferometry: A Multi-Temporal Assessment with COSMO-SkyMed Data in Wuhan, China by Zeeshan Afzal, Timo Balz, Francesca Cigna, Deodato Tapete

“…The methodology involved full-stack processing (analyzing all 375 images for a stable reference), sub-stack processing (independently processing sequential image subsets to track temporal changes), and post-processing to extract persistent scatterer (PS) candidates, estimate building heights, and analyze temporal changes. …”
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Componentes y Dinámica Natural del Ambiente - Ciudad de Neuquén- by Olga Capua, Elsie Marcela Jurio

“…This demonstrates the diversity of morphogenetic processes responsible for the current modeling. Under the prevailing climatic conditions, soil pedogenic processes are weak or allowing the initial processes of weathering or weathering, act directly on the rocky outcrops influencing modeling. …”
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