Minimizing the Carbon Footprint in LoRa-Based IoT Networks: A Machine Learning Perspective on Gateway Positioning by Francisco-Jose Alvarado-Alcon, Rafael Asorey-Cacheda, Antonio-Javier Garcia-Sanchez, Joan Garcia-Haro

“…The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining significant attention for its ability to digitally transform various sectors by enabling seamless connectivity and data exchange. …”
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Consumption-based GHG emissions of the food supply chain in Japan: a top–down approach integrating input–output and margin tables by Osamu Kimura, Shunichi Hienuki

“…Applying this method to the Japanese food system, we found that food-related GHG emissions amounted to 220 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (t-CO2eq). …”
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Relationship Between Mobbing and Organizational Performance: Workplace Well-Being and Individual Performance as Serial Mediation Mechanisms by Larissa Ronha, Rosa Isabel Rodrigues

“…Despite its limitations, this method was chosen to ensure an adequate representation of employees experiencing workplace mobbing across different sectors. …”
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The strong correlation between visual function improvement and retinal microcirculation enhancement in glaucoma by Ting Wang, Ting Wang, Qiying Ling, Boyu Shen, Xu Jia

“…IntroductionThis study aimed to investigate the alterations in retinal vessel density (VD) among glaucomatous patients following effective intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction and to explore the relationship between retinal VD, visual function, and optic nerve structure.MethodsParticipants diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma (CPACG) were included. …”
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Flexible Demand Side Management in Smart Cities: Integrating Diverse User Profiles and Multiple Objectives by Nuno Souza e Silva, Paulo Ferrão

“…This study examines DSM strategies within a multi-environment context encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with a focus on diverse appliance types that exhibit distinct operational characteristics and user preferences. …”
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Analisis Zakat Produktif Dalam Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Umat di Lazismu Banyumas by Rahmini Hadi, A'yuni Thuba Hamba Allah

“…Based on analysis and interpretation that had been done, this research delineates that Lazismu Banyumas is utilize the productive zakat program in order to support mustahik through some method such as financing scheme, hibah in the terms of trading tools, also giving such a capital in order to develope their sectors (agriculture, fishery and farm). …”
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PROVISION OF DENTAL CARE TO THE POPULATION OF UKRAINE: 15-YEAR DYNAMICS AND CURRENT PROBLEMS by L.I. Artemchuk, L.О. Lytvynova, О.M. Donik, K.V. Orlychenko

“…The research methods used were bibliographical, epidemiological, medical-statistical, analytical. …”
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Application of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to enhance supply chain sourcing: A systematic literature review by Refentse L. Selepe, Olasumbo A. Makinde, Thomas Munyai

“…Background: In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the manufacturing sector is increasingly adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to streamline sourcing processes within supply chains. …”
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Smart communities: enhancing local processes through artificial intelligence and quality of life by Dr Hakeem Adewale Sulaimon, Ayotunde Alaba Fadele

“…This study investigates the transformational potential of AI in enhancing local processes and quality of life in smart communities using a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys, case studies, and interviews. …”
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Approaches used to prevent and reduce the use of restrictive practices on adults with learning disabilities: a realist review by Joy Duxbury, Alina Haines-Delmont, John Baker, Peter Baker, Gary Bourlet, Elaine Craig, James Ridley, Rachel Whyte, Beth Morrison, Michaela Thomson, Anthony Tsang, Tella Lantta

“…In line with realist methods, eight context–mechanism–outcome configurations and an overarching programme theory were used to explain the why and how of preventing and reducing the use of restrictive practices for people with a learning disability. …”
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Visceral adiposity loss is associated with improvement in cardiometabolic markers: findings from a dietary intervention study by Shazana Rifham Abdullah, Ahmad Kamil Nur Zati Iwani, Liyana Ahmad Zamri, Ruziana Mona Wan Mohd Zin, Norhashimah Abu Seman, Nur Azlin Zainal Abidin, Siti Sarah Hamzah, Nur Hayati Azizul, Azahadi Omar, Zamtira Seman, Abqariyah Yahya, Mohd Fairulnizal Md Noh

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Managing the reliability of structures in the mechanism of implementation of end-to-end technologies in innovative ecosystem of the department by V. V. Galayko, A. A. Karpekin

“…It has a particular impact on the development of regional industry, ensuring a reduction in the cost of products and economic sectors through the production of high-tech products.Goal. …”
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Modeling the transition from coal to SMRs in Colombia: emissions avoidance under deterministic and probabilistic frameworks by Camilo Prieto Valderrama, Camilo Prieto Valderrama, Diego Patiño

“…The coal-to-nuclear strategy offers a promising pathway for decarbonizing Colombia’s electricity sector while improving system reliability. This study evaluates the potential CO₂-equivalent (CO₂eq) emission reductions resulting from the replacement of coal-fired power plants with small modular reactors (SMRs) over the period 2035 to 2052. …”
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Methane Emissions from Mining in the European Union by Magdalena Zięba, Adam Smoliński

“…A key aspect of the analysis is the methane emissions per 1000 tonnes of lignite and hard coal mined, which allows a comparison of emission intensities between different mining methods. Between 2009 and 2021, methane emissions from coal mining in the EU decrease, with reductions of 2436 kt CO₂ eq. (87 kt CH₄) from surface mining and 16,518 kt CO₂ eq. (590 kt CH₄) from underground mining. …”
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Impact of Agriculture on Greenhouse Gas Emissions—A Review by Karolina Sokal, Magdalena Kachel

“…The tillage and soil fertilisation methods used play a crucial role in their emissions into the atmosphere. …”
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Energy-Efficient Smart Irrigation Technologies: A Pathway to Water and Energy Sustainability in Agriculture by Umar Daraz, Štefan Bojnec, Younas Khan

“…Traditional irrigation methods contribute to resource depletion and environmental impacts. …”
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High-precision indoor localization in multi-level buildings by Chokri Ajroud, Jamel Hattay, Mohsen Machhout

“…By deploying multiple RFID readers across floors and constructing 3D holographic representations from signal phase data, our approach effectively distinguishes vertical positions, allowing for precise floor-specific tracking. The proposed method achieves an average localization error of approximately 5 cm, even in multifloor environments, through optimized reader placement and computational overhead reduction. …”
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Evaluation of fixed assets of electric power enterprises-operators of the distribution system under the conditions of the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine by R.L.

“…The expediency of applying the concept of asset impairment assessment in electric power enterprises-operators of the distribution system has been established. A method of testing for the reduction of utility of fixed assets of electric power companies-operators of the distribution system is proposed, with the help of which internal users will make decisions regarding their further safe operation and the need to find sources of investment in the restoration of distribution networks.…”
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A scoping review of antibiotic resistance through a One Health lens. Insights from the Nile Valley: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia by Leena Al-Hassan, Leena Al-Hassan, Anya A. Nowbuth, Getachew Tesfaye Beyene, Biruk Yeshitela, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Kassu Desta, Mistire Wolde, Thamarai Dorai-Schneiders, Amira Farouk, Mai Zafer, Rana ElShimy, Rana ElShimy, Hadir El-Mahallawy, Nagwa El-Amin, Anne Roemer-Mahler, Sarra Aizzeldin, Paul G. Higgins, Paul G. Higgins, Aalaa Moghith, Papreen Nahar, Einas A. Osman, Maowia Mukhtar

“…IntroductionAntibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global issue that requires a One Health approach, addressing human, animal, and environmental health sectors together. The PRESAR network aims to reduce the emergence and spread of ABR in the Nile Valley, seeks to fill research gaps in ABR. …”
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Evaluating the Fiscal Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy for the Management of HIV in the United States 1987–2023 by Paquete AT, Mordi U, Jarrett J, Thaliffdeen R, Chaudhari P, Connolly MP, Kotsopoulos N, Sullivan PS

“…In the current work, we assess the impact of ART on government public accounts since its introduction in 1987.Methods: National HIV epidemiological data from 1987 to 2023 were compared to a hypothetical no ART treatment scenario. …”
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