Optimizing 2D irregular packing via image processing and computational intelligence by Longhui Meng, Liang Ding, Yunkai Pu, Xiaomeng Wang, Ray Tahir Mushtaq, Mohammed Alkahtani, Muhammad Shakeel

“…Abstract Efficient utilization of materials in industrial processes is a significant challenge, particularly in furniture manufacturing, sheet metal cutting, and other sectors requiring precise material cutting and packing. …”
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Esterification and Transesterification Optimization Processes of Nonedible (Castor and Neem) Oils for the Production of Biodiesel by Hamid Ayyub, Muhammad Arslan, Muhammad Jamshaid, Akbar Ali Qureshi, Arslan Ahmed, Haji Hassan Masjuki, Md. Abul Kalam, Farah Binti Ahmad, Hafiz Liaqat Ali, Muhammad Umair Ahsan Khan, Muhammad Umer Khallidoon

“…In current times, the diminishing reserves of petroleum, increased energy consumption across various sectors, and their consequential environmental impact have become apparent. …”
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Waste Identification in Production Process Using Lean Manufacturing: A Case Study by Herninanjati Paramawardhani, Kifayah Amar

“…This approach is able to help company in many sectors, such as identification and elimination of waste, better quality of product and service, lowering the production cost, reducing the human effort and the production process time. …”
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Complex Dynamics and Intelligent Control: Advances, Challenges, and Applications in Mining and Industrial Processes by Luis Rojas, Víctor Yepes, José Garcia

“…Complex dynamics and nonlinear systems play a critical role in industrial processes, where complex interactions, high uncertainty, and external disturbances can significantly impact efficiency, stability, and safety. …”
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AlgaeOrtho, a bioinformatics tool for processing ortholog inference results in algae by Mary-Francis LaPorte, Neha Arora, Struan Clark, Ambarish Nag

“…However, naturally occurring wild type algal strains are rarely optimal for industrial use; therefore, bioengineering of algae is necessary to generate superior performing strains that can address production challenges in industrial settings, particularly the bioenergy and bioproduct sectors. One of the crucial steps in this process is deciding on a bioengineering target: namely, which gene/protein to differentially express. …”
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The process of co‐designing a model of social prescribing: An Australian case study by Candice Oster, Ashleigh Powell, Claire Hutchinson, Debra Anderson, Bill Gransbury, Martin Walton, Jenny O'Brien, Susan Raven, Svetlana Bogomolova

“…Social prescribing is a systematic approach connecting the health, social and community sectors to better address social needs and improve health and wellbeing. …”
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PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF AMARANTH AND ITS PROCESSING PRODUCTS IN THE COMPOSITION OF COMPOUND FEED FOR POULTRY by N. Vorona, B. Iegorov, A. Makarynska, А. Lapinska, O. Khodakivskyi

“…In Ukraine, amaranth is actively processed for various industries, with oil being the most common product. …”
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Prediction and optimization of robot processing technology based on neural network and genetic algorithm by Fusen WU

“…However, compared to other advanced manufacturing sectors, the mechanization, automation and intelligence of the stone processing industry remain relatively underdeveloped. …”
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Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post‐harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 5 (Fr... by EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ), Ana Allende, Avelino Alvarez‐Ordóñez, Valeria Bortolaia, Sara Bover‐Cid, Alessandra De Cesare, Wietske Dohmen, Laurent Guillier, Lieve Herman, Liesbeth Jacxsens, Lapo Mughini‐Gras, Maarten Nauta, Jakob Ottoson, Luisa Peixe, Fernando Perez‐Rodriguez, Panagiotis Skandamis, Elisabetta Suffredini, Jen Banach, Bin Zhou, Maria Teresa daSilva Felício, Laura Martino, Winy Messens, Angela Botteon

“…Industrial data indicated that the frozen FVH sector is characterised by operational cycles between 8 and 120 h, variable product volumes and no control of the temperature of process water. …”
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Spinner Innovation: Integrated Model for the Development and Prediction of Innovation by Figueiredo Ronnie

“…In response, the Spinner Innovation model aims to forecast an organization’s innovation potential and provide a structured pathway to guide the innovation investment process, thus minimizing risks. The objective of this study is to introduce the Spinner Innovation model and delve into its empirical applications within various economic sectors, focusing on SMEs. …”
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Impact of recyclability on the tensile and Impact properties of coated plastic materials for the automotive and electronic sectors [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved w... by Esteban Paredes Barros, Pablo Alberto Acuña Domínguez, Raquel Ledo Bañobre, Vanessa Ventosinos Louzao, Miguel Ángel De Dios Álvarez, Denise García Murias

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Wild medicine - exploring medication management challenges in transition and interaction across actors and health sectors related to older adults receiving polypharmacy: a qualitat... by Gitte Wind, Karen-Marie Olesen, Janne Friis Andersen, Line Hillersdal

“…Conclusions This study reveals the intricate nature of medication management and underscores the vital importance of considering the entire medication management process, which involves multiple actors, professional disciplines, electronic systems, physical dispensing systems, and health care sectors. …”
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Who Are the Tourists Booking Their Accommodations Online? A Segmentation Study of the Cracow Market by Szczepan Kościółek, Karolina Nessel, Ewa Wszendybył-Skulska, Sebastian Kopera

“… Internet and related technologies have revolutionized the distribution process in the accommodation sector, giving priority to big, online intermediaries, often at the expense of the direct booking channels of small and medium independent hotels. …”
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Perceived barriers and facilitators of implementing a sustained smartphone-based telemonitoring program for pregnant women at high-risk for pre-eclampsia in the public and private... by Anam Shahil-Feroz, Andaz Riaz, Haleema Yasmin, Sarah Saleem, Zulfiqar Bhutta, Emily Seto

“…Results Based on the CFIR domains, the findings included: (1) Raabta being perceived as user-friendly even for patients with low digital and language literacy; (2) Outer settings: Limited health and digital literacy, poor language proficiency, and cultural norms can influence the willingness and ability of public sector patients to use the Raabta; (3) Inner settings: The private health sector is well-equipped for the Raabta implementation, while the public health sector faces challenges related to physical space, limited human and financial resources, and physician resistance; (4) Individual characteristics: Majority participants demonstrated positive attitudes toward the Raabta program and expressed confidence in using it (5) Process: Recommendations included adopting a nurse-led model for the private sector, leveraging paramedics for monitoring the Raabta dashboard, integrating Raabta with existing digital platforms, and establishing an advisory committee for program sustainability. …”
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Cross-sectoral synergy governance programme for antimicrobial resistance control in China using a ‘One Health’ approach: study protocol for a mixed-methods study by Qiang Sun, Xiaolin Wei, Jia Yin, Ding Yang, Zhixin Fan, Zhibin Zhang

“…Yet, AMR governance efforts across sectors are fragmented, with notable gaps in translating policy objectives into sustainable, practical governance measures. …”
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Perceived effectiveness and recommendations from a childbirth quality assurance and improvement programme in India’s private sector: a qualitative evaluation using the RE-AIM frame... by Katherine Semrau, Meghna Desai, Lauren Spigel, Somesh Kumar, Megan Marx Delaney, Lauren Bobanski, Suranjeen Pallipamula, Natalie Henrich, Tapas Sadasivan Nair, Hema Divakar, Rajat Chabba, Shweta Jindal, Gulnoza Usmanova, Sukanya Dutta, Aarushi Gupta, Sucheta Kinjawadekar, Priti Kumar, Priyanka Kumari, Prerna Mukharya, Hrishikesh Pai, Ameya Purandare, Pompy Sridhar

“…Participants most valued Manyata for improving staff competency, quality of care, standardised care processes and staff satisfaction. Participants felt that continuous training, mentorship and quality assurance would be necessary to maintain Manyata over time, and Manyata could and should be scaled across India and to other countries.Conclusion Strategies for engaging with the private sector should include building strategic partnerships and messaging a value proposition that emphasises training, standardised care processes and improved quality of care. …”
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ANÁLISIS SOBRE LA IMPORTANCIA DE LA SEGURIDAD Y SALUD EN EL TRABAJO EN EL SECTOR DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN EN COLOMBIA by Carlos Alejandro Nuñez Arteaga

“…Through a statistical analysis supported by figures provided by theFederation of Insurers of Colombia - Fasecolda, we argue the need for our country to place special emphasis on thesupervision of occupational health and safety in the construction sector, a sector that Despite presenting high mortalityrates, especially in unskilled labor, it fails to visualize a clear and responsible commitment on the part of employers, inthis case the construction companies and the regulatory body, which in the case of our country It has been the Ministry ofLabor when carrying out the implementation and subsequent monitoring of the activities aimed at safeguarding thephysical integrity of workers and operators, even though there are management strategies and regulations that supportsaid processes from a legal point of view.…”
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INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT PROCESSES IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AS A FACTOR TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY IN RUSSIA by L. P. Goncharenko, T. M. Geraschenkova

“…In this connection such issues as analysis of specific trends and prospects of food security as well as development and improvement of innovation and investment processes in the Russian agricultural sector are becoming especially relevant. …”
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The Importance of Endospore-Forming Bacteria Originating from Soil for Contamination of Industrial Food Processing by Marc Heyndrickx

“…Specific endospore formers have become important contaminants in industrial food processing. The direct or indirect soil route of contamination or dispersal is the start of events or processes in the agrofood chain that eventually leads to important problems or concerns for food safety and/or quality. …”
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Macroeconomic models for predicting indirect impacts of disasters: A review by Tinger Zhu, Charalampos Avraam, Jack W. Baker

“…We also reveal the functional relationships of input data and output metrics across economic modeling approaches for inter-sectoral impacts. Furthermore, we examine how the damage mechanisms posed by different types of disasters translate into model inputs and impact modeling processes. …”
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