Towards effective implementation of gender-based violence policies in Mankweng Township by Matshidiso Caroline Ngwepe, Xolani Thusi, Martinus M. Selepe

“…However, the study also uncovers potential solutions within cultural and religious frameworks where churches can serve as safe spaces for dialogue and support. …”
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Botanical Medicinal Oils for Hair Care and Scalp Health by Elham Nemati, Amir Azadi, Mohammad M. Zarshenas

“…Additionally, the study investigates the mechanism of scalp massage, emphasizing its ability to enhance blood circulation and deliver essential nutrients to hair follicles. …”
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Progress in the application of new ultraviolet disinfection technology by ZHU Renyi, ZHANG Yucheng, TIAN Liang

“…Compared with chemical disinfectants, ultraviolet light (UV), as a physical disinfection method, has received broad attention for its ability to kill a wide spectrum of microbial with high efficiency and rapidity, low drug-resistance, and direct use of the disinfected items after disinfection. …”
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Applications of Optical Fiber Sensors in Geotechnical Engineering: Laboratory Studies and Field Implementation at the Acropolis of Athens by Elena Kapogianni, Michael Sakellariou

“…More specifically, the research evaluates the sensors’ ability to monitor key parameters—strain, temperature, and acceleration—under diverse loading conditions, including static, dynamic, seismic, and centrifuge loads. …”
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Full W ITER: Assessment of expected W erosion and implications of boronization on fuel retention by K. Schmid, T. Wauters

“…Based on existing background plasma solutions with Ne as main radiating impurity the erosion and migration of W and B are modeled using the WallDYN approach. …”
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A reactive hybrid product-driven system for rescheduling in a manufacturing planning by Patricio Sáez Bustos, Victor Parada Daza

“…The model’s adaptability provided solutions comparable or superior to stable scheduling benchmarks. …”
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Technoeconomic Analysis and Optimization of Hybrid Solar-Wind-Hydrodiesel Renewable Energy Systems Using Two Dispatch Strategies by Tiansheng Chen, Minglei Wang, Reza Babaei, Mohammad Esmaeili Safa, Ali Asghar Shojaei

“…LF-controlled optimal solutions use less fuel than CC-based ones, leading to a higher share of renewable energy. …”
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Generation Method for HVAC Systems Design Schemes in Office Buildings Based on Deep Graph Generative Models by Hongxin Wang, Ruiying Jin, Peng Xu, Jiefan Gu

“…Accuracy and precision metrics were used to compare the generated designs with automated forward design solutions, assessing the models’ ability to capture both local variations and broader changes in design logic. …”
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Assurance in Advanced 5G Edge Continuum by Filippo Berto, Claudio A. Ardagna, Massimo Banzi, Marco Anisetti

“…In this context, there is an increasing demand for solutions that can continuously guarantee the non-functional properties (e.g. security and performance) of such applications. …”
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Thank You to Our 2024 Peer Reviewers by Julia K. Parrish, Kathryn Semmens, Claire Beveridge, Gillian Bowser, Muki Haklay, Rajul Pandya, Jean J. Schensul

“…And will these peers and near‐peers have the ability to set aside time from their own work to bring community science to the forefront and participate in patient, positive, thoughtful reviews?…”
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Music literacy shapes the specialization of a right hemispheric word reading area by Alice Mado Proverbio, Elham Sanoubari

“…Specifically, we investigated whether the ability to read complex musical notation might be linked to neurofunctional adaptations that could influence word reading mechanisms. …”
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Examining the degree to which paranormal belief and conspiracy endorsement influence meaning in life: sequential mediating effects of creativity and self-esteem by Neil Dagnall, Andrew Denovan, Kenneth Graham Drinkwater

“…Overall, higher scorers in PB, CT, and schizotypy were less driven to search and more likely to possess presence as a function of possessing confidence in their ability to find solutions to problems and self-esteem.…”
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Development of advanced voice-supported simulators with the function of automated estimation of air traffic controllers skills by V. E. Borisov, V. A. Borsoev, A. A. Bondarenko

“…The effectiveness of the proposed solutions was tested in comparison with the traditional approach to simulator training. …”
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Simple Selection Index (SSI) Method in Electric Vehicle Selection for Logistics Companies by Hadi Hikmadyo Bisono, Ema Utami

“…The novelty of SSI lies in its ability to eliminate complex steps such as the calculation of preference variation values and preference deviation scores, making the ranking process more concise and easier to apply—without compromising the accuracy of the results. …”
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IS HONORARIUM REQUIRED? REMOVING IRREGULARITIES IN STUDENT CREATIVITY PROGRAM IN INDONESIA by Agustin ANGGRIANI

“…This study aims to investigate irregularities by students in PKM, revealing the root causes and offering solutions for policy reform in PKM. This study uses triangulation method (interview-observation-documentation) for data gathering. …”
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Strapdown inertial navigation system based on micromechanical sensors as a part of tank guided missiles by N.N. Borisov, M.Yu. Solodukhin, A.I. Godunov

“…The effectiveness of introducing a free-form inertial navigation system into the guided missile is shown, which realize the ability to ensure the capture of the target before the launch of the rocket. …”

Managing linguistic obstacles in multidisciplinary, multinational, and multilingual research projects. by Alison Specht, Shelley Stall, Jeaneth Machicao, Thibault Catry, Marc Chaumont, Romain David, Rodolphe Devillers, Rorie Edmunds, Robin Jarry, Laurence Mabile, Nobuko Miyairi, Margaret O'Brien, Pedro Pizzigatti Correa, Solange Santos, Gérard Subsol, Lesley Wyborn

“…The ability of international, multidisciplinary and multilingual research teams to work effectively can be challenging. …”
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Taste dysfunction as a predictor of depression in schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jia Liu, Shu-Jie Sun, Ye Lu, Xin Ping, Wan Zhang, Lin Pei

“…Depression is associated with taste dysfunction in certain aspects, as indicated by the pleasantness ratings of sucrose solutions (SMD, -0.53, 95% confidence interval [CI] -1.11 to 0.05, p = 0.08), gustatory identification ability (SMD, 0.96, 95% CI, 0.03 to 1.89, p = 0.04), and the perception threshold of sweet taste (MD, 0.80, 95% CI, 0.79 to 0.81, p < 0.00001).…”
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In vitro susceptibility testing of Trichomonas gallinae strains to proton pump inhibitors and nitroimidazoles by Ádám Kerek, Boglárka Bianka Csiki, Ábel Szabó, Máté Farkas, Andor Pitó, Ákos Jerzsele, Patrik Mag

“…It primarily causes lesions in the pharynx and esophagus, impairing the birds’ ability to eat, drink, and even breathe, thus it is potentially fatal for infected birds. …”
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Allergic diseases and pregnancy by A. V. Klemenov

“…It is contraindicated to take astemizole, terfenadine, Tavegil (klemastin) because of the teratogenic or fetotoxic effect, desloratadine and ketotifen due to their ability to penetrate the placenta. Glucocorticosteroids are the drugs of choice in the treatment of severe forms of allergic diseases in pregnant women. …”
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