Dynamic demand response strategies for load management using machine learning across consumer segments by Ravi Kumar Goli, Nazeer Shaik, Manju Sree Yalamanchili

“…The effectiveness of six demand response models in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors is investigated in this research. These systems efficiently support load adjustment tactics, such as load shifting and curtailment, to achieve notable peak load reductions by utilizing sophisticated prediction approaches, such as machine learning, statistical methods, and reinforcement learning. …”
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Agrifood systems' resilience for sustainable food security amid geopolitical tensions: a systematic literature review by Ally Mkumbukiy, Ally Mkumbukiy, Taha Loghmani-Khouzani, Taha Loghmani-Khouzani, Kaveh Madani, Kaveh Madani, Edeltraud Guenther, Edeltraud Guenther

“…Much research focuses on agrifood systems' resilience in the context of climate change and pandemics, repeatedly overlooking the impacts of geopolitical tensions and related policies enacted for sustainable food security.MethodsFocused on geopolitical tension as an influence on food security, 76 articles were systematically reviewed to identify key resilience elements and scenarios enacted based on countries' development, discovered major vulnerability indicators, and Resource Nexus of agrifood systems.ResultsThis review leads to the identification of four key resilience scenarios of the agrifood system amid geopolitical tensions: fragility reduction, robustness building, adaptive strategies, and transformative change over time. …”
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Optimizing solar energy utilization in facilities using machine learning-based scheduling techniques: A case study by Hussam J. Khasawneh, Waseem M. Al-Khatib, Zaid A. Ghazal, Ahmad M. Al-Hadi, Zaid M. Arabiyat, Osama Habahbeh

“…This methodology was applied to a facility equipped with a 5 kW photovoltaic system, resulting in a significant reduction in grid dependency by more than 26%. This marked decrease in grid imports underscores the effectiveness of our approach in optimizing solar energy use, particularly in settings where traditional scheduling methods fall short. …”
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Studying the Factors Affecting the Generation of Human Capital in the Russian Federation by E.  A. Prishlyak, S.  G. Rad’ko

“…The analytical study of the main factors of human capital formation identified the key problems of the process: the reduction of the natural population growth level, the population health (the increase in the number of patients with serious socially significant diseases), the low level of organization innovative activity and insufficient funding for research and development, sectoral and territorial differentiation in payment for labour and as a consequence the unbalanced distribution of labour resources.…”
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Preventing and managing antimicrobial resistance in the African region: A scoping review protocol. by Chinwe Juliana Iwu-Jaja, Anelisa Jaca, Ishmael Festus Jaja, Portia Jordan, Phelele Bhengu, Chidozie Declan Iwu, Joseph Okeibunor, Humphrey Karamagi, Prosper Tumusiime, Walter Fuller, Ali Ahmed Yahaya, Charles Wiysonge, Laetitia Gahimbare

“…This scoping review will be aimed at mapping the evidence on interventions used to prevent and manage antimicrobial resistance in Africa, guided by the "One Health" concept.<h4>Methods</h4>We will consider interventions targeting multiple sectors such as health care systems, the agricultural and veterinary sectors. …”
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Charting the digital route to net-zero: A framework for sustainable industry practices by Juan Carlos Monroy-Osorio

“…A modest yet growing number of firms adopt digital-first strategies, integrating AI to create innovative pathways for energy use optimization and waste reduction. However, a subset of firms remains reliant on traditional methods, indicating significant potential for digital integration. …”
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Status of the HIV epidemic in Manicaland, east Zimbabwe prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. by Adya Rao, Louisa Moorhouse, Rufu Maswera, Tawanda Dadirai, Phyllis Mandizvidza, Constance Nyamukapa, Shevanthi Nayagam, Simon Gregson

“…The study aims were to: a) estimate HIV seroprevalence and assess whether prevalence has declined since the last round of the survey (2012-2013), b) describe and analyse the socio-demographic and behavioural risk factors for HIV infection and c) describe the HIV treatment cascade.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants were administered individual questionnaires collecting data on socio-demographic characteristics, sexual relationships, HIV prevention methods and treatment access, and were tested for HIV. …”
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Cross-sectional study of the epidemiological profile and consequences of clandestine abortions among women in the city of Bunia, province of Ituri, northeast of the Democratic Repu... by Pascal M. Lonema, B. B. L. Mukandu, M. O. Omanyondo

“…Objective This cross-sectional study aims to identify the socio-demographic factors, methods, and health consequences of clandestine abortions among women in the City of Bunia, Ituri Province. …”
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Are interventions for environmentally sustainable dietary behaviours effective? A review by Y Ran, U M Persson, T Lindahl, M Jonell, A Brons, B Macura, J Candel, A Abu Hatab, E Röös

“…This umbrella review synthesizes findings from 29 reviews published between 2018–2024, assessing effectiveness of governance interventions aimed at reducing consumer-level food waste and shifting diets toward more environmentally sustainable patterns, particularly reducing meat consumption and increasing the uptake of more sustainably produced foods. Using a dual-method approach, combining narrative synthesis and effect direction analysis, we evaluated interventions through the lens of behavioural change theory. …”
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Ecofriendly Upcycling of Poly(vinyl chloride) Waste Plastics into Precious Metal Adsorbents by Seung Su Shin, Seungho Lee, Sung‐Joon Park, Hansoo Kim, Juyeon Choi, Wangyun Won, Jung‐Hyun Lee

“…Abstract Global interest in the recycling of precious metals (PMs) in various industrial sectors has spurred the exploration of high‐performance PM adsorbents. …”
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Improving Georeferencing Accuracy in Drone Imagery: Combining Drone Camera Angles with High and Variable Fields of View by Vishal Nagpal, Manoj Devare

“…The proposed approach further shows a quantitative improvement of 12.50% to 75.0% in the geolocation error reduction claimed. It was achieved by the decrease of MAE from 0.108 km to 0.055 km while RMSE was lowered from 0.111 km to 0.057 km indicating the reliability of the method. …”
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Combating Unemployment through Social Entrepreneurship in the European Context by Loredana Nicoleta Zainea, Sorin-George Toma, Paul Marinescu, Andreea Chițimiea

“…The quantitative method, based on the data found in various international journals, statistical reports and electronic databases, was used by the authors to accomplish the objective of the paper. …”
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Implementation of Youth Organization Leadership as Village Sustainable Development Goals by Heryanto Susilo, Gunarti Dwi Lestari, Gumpanat Boriboon

“…This article uses a qualitative research method with a case study approach. The researchers are the key instruments from October 2022 to December 2022. …”
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Green Hydrogen Role in Sustainable Energy Transformations: A Review by Sameer Algburi, Hassan Munther, Omer Al-Dulaimi, Hassan Falah Fakhruldeen, I.B. Sapaev, Karrar Fadhil Khalaf Al Seedi, Doaa H. Khalaf, Feryal Ibrahim Jabbar, Qusay Hassan, Ali Khudhair, Grace Nakimera

“…This study provides a comprehensive review of recent advancements in green hydrogen production technologies, including electrolysis (proton exchange membrane, alkaline, and solid-oxide), biological methods, and thermochemical processes. Despite its potential, the green hydrogen sector faces challenges such as high production costs, energy-intensive processes, and infrastructure limitations for storage and transportation. …”
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Hybrid metaheuristic optimization for detecting and diagnosing noncommunicable diseases by Saleem Malik, S. Gopal Krishna Patro, Chandrakanta Mahanty, Saravanapriya Kumar, Ayodele Lasisi, Quadri Noorulhasan Naveed, Anjanabhargavi Kulkarni, Abdulrajak Buradi, Addisu Frinjo Emma, Naoufel Kraiem

“…Abstract In our data-driven world, the healthcare sector faces significant challenges in the early detection and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). …”
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Monitoring the impact of regulatory measures on medicine pricing in Thailand: an observation over a 16-year span by Chaoncin Sooksriwong, Sanita Hirunrassamee, Siriwat Suwattanapreeda, Kusawadee Maluangnon, Thirapich Chuachantra, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar, Krissana Kuchaisit, Niti Osirisakul

“…Additionally, international price comparisons were conducted with countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Malaysia, and New Zealand.Results: The research identified a significant reduction in the median price ratios (MPRs) of medicines, closer alignment of prices with international benchmarks, and decreased variability in pricing between regions and sectors. …”
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ECONOMIC DILLEMMAS OF SMART GRID DEVELOPMENT: ILLUSIONS, REALITIES AND PROSPECTS by I. V. Danilin

“…Purpose: the purpose of this work is to systematize data on the economic effects of Smart Grids, classify these effects, identify the challenges associated with their implementation, elaborate approaches and conditions under which Smart Grids can maximize returns for business entities, the economy and society.Methods: the work is based on the analysis of scientific and analytical materials devoted to the research problem, including those prepared on the basis of surveys of industry actors, as well as systematic materials on implemented pilot and industrial projects in the field of Smart Grids.Results: two groups of economic effects of Smart Grids are considered: optimization ones (related to the operating and investment costs reductions of industry actors) and innovative (related to the implementation of the prospective functionality of Smart Grids). …”
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Effective prevention of intimate partner violence through couples training: a randomised controlled trial of Indashyikirwa in Rwanda by Kristin Dunkle, Erin Stern, Sangeeta Chatterji

“…We assessed the impact of the programme’s gender transformative curriculum for couples.Methods Sectors (n=28) were purposively selected based on density of village savings and loan association (VLSA) groups and randomised (with stratification by district) to either the full community-level Indashyikirwa programme (n=14) or VSLA-only control (n=14). …”
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Assessment of fluid balance in different regimens of infusion therapy of high surgical risk patients with acute abdominal pathology. by O. V. Kravets

“…In the first group (n=40) a goal-directed infusion therapy was conducted, in the second (n=40) – restrictive. Rheographic method was used to investigate the performance of water sectors of the organism, daily and cumulative water balances were defined, the percentage of excessive fluid was determined and estimated. …”
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Virtual reality sensory analysis approaches for sustainable food production by Abdul Hannan Bin Zulkarnain, Attila Gere

“…Case studies illustrate successful implementations across diverse food sectors. The contribution to the SDGs section quantifies the impact of VR sensory analysis, demonstrating its potential to achieve resource efficiency and waste reduction. …”
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