Introduction pages, Nova Geodesia 5(2), 2025 by Paul SESTRAS

“…Among the exciting articles, we invite readers to find news about: Analysis of three selected automated multibeam bathymetric filters in BeamWorX AutoClean Software; Exploring the accuracy of height measurements with multi-constellation RTK GNSS; The effect of land use and residential self-selection on automobile travel in the greater Sekondi-Takoradi area of Ghana using structural equation model; Open-source geospatial technologies for census data mapping and visualization: The Romanian 2021 census; Management of virgin beech forests in Serbia and the dynamics of changes in their basic structural elements; Geospatial data for sustainable development goals monitoring: A case study of forest cover dynamics in Romania; Mycorrhizal symbiosis and mineral nutrition of halophytic and halotolerant plants in saline and heavy metal contaminated wetlands; Ethnomedicinal plant wealth of different regions of Uttar Pradesh: Integrating traditional knowledge into healthcare. …”
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SARRA-Py: A Python-based geospatial simulation framework for agroclimatic modeling by Jérémy Lavarenne, Asse Mbengue

“…SARRA-Py is an open-source, Python-based adaptation of the long-standing SARRA crop model family–specifically building upon SARRA-H to enable spatially explicit agroclimatic simulations in tropical and data-limited environments. …”
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Ur-fascism in the cultural situation after postmodern: Ukrainian and Russian context by Yevheniia Bilchenko

“…The process of simulation, virtualization rise to alienation, loss of faith, the decline of moral values and a giant existential hiatus. …”
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A comprehensive IoT cloud-based wind station ready for real-time measurements and artificial intelligence integration by Décio Alves, Fábio Mendonça, Sheikh Shanawaz Mostafa, Fernando Morgado-Dias

“…The responsive and auto-adaptive web application allows user-friendly data visualization, making the wind data easily accessible and interpretable. …”
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KnowVID-19: A Knowledge-Based System to Extract Targeted COVID-19 Information from Online Medical Repositories by Muzzamil Aziz, Ioana Popa, Amjad Zia, Andreas Fischer, Sabih Ahmed Khan, Amirreza Fazely Hamedani, Abdul R. Asif

“…We present KnowVID-19, a knowledge-based system that assists medical researchers and scientists in extracting targeted information quickly and efficiently from online medical literature repositories, such as PubMed, PubMed Central, and other biomedical sources. The system utilizes various open-source machine learning tools, such as GROBID, S2ORC, and BioC to streamline the processes of data extraction and data mining. …”
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Sedimentological and weathering signature investigation of claystones from Northern Bida Basin, Central Nigeria by Dr. Suraju Adesina Adepoju, Olusola Johnson Ojo, Olufemi Olaniyan, Toba Emmanuel Bamidele, Ishola Salihu Usman

“…Provenance indicators such as Al2O3/TiO2 (6.77–20.84), Th/Sc (0.60–4.26), La/Sc (1.59–12.66), and chondrite-normalized REE patterns suggest a source from acidic/silicic igneous rocks. High CIA (88.94–99.49), CIW (96.72–99.94), and PIA (80.40–99.03) values indicate intense weathering in the source area, reflecting non-in-situ clay types. …”
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Lightweight CNC digital process twin framework: IIoT integration with open62541 OPC UA protocol by Arivazhagan Anbalagan, Waqir Yusuf Zanhar, Shone George, Marcos Kauffman, Tengfei Long

“…This research introduces a novel, lightweight Digital Process Twin (DPT)-integrated IIoT framework for CNC machining, built on a modular five-layer architecture using the open-source open62541 OPC UA protocol. The layers include: (i) Physical – microcontroller with sensors; (ii) Virtual – modeling and GM code generation; (iii) Data – OPC UA-based transfer; (iv) Interaction – visualization via custom nodes; and (v) Decision – rule-based logic and analytics. …”
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Measurements of Wake Concentration from the Continuous Release of a Dense Fluid Upstream of a Cubic Obstacle by Romana Akhter, Nigel B. Kaye

“…Experiments were conducted for a broad range of flow Richardson numbers and source discharge rates, and the concentration field in the wake of the building was measured using light-induced fluorescence (LIF). …”
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BioCurve Analyzer: a web-based shiny app for analyzing biological response curves by Zenan Xing, James Eckhardt, Aditya S. Vaidya, Sean R. Cutler

“…BioCurve Analyzer also facilitates the visualization of response patterns and allows users to customize their final graphical representation to deliver publication-quality graphs of the data. …”
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Integration of Uptime Kuma Application Monitoring and MikroTik Router System using Prometheus and Grafana by Refalia Defani, Danur wijayanto

“…The implementation results indicate that the integrated monitoring system offers significant improvements over the previous system in terms of access stability, monitoring visualization completeness, and the availability of more detailed technical information. …”
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In the Refractory Hypertension “Labyrinth”. Focus on Primary Hyperaldosteronism by O. V. Tsygankova, T. I. Batluk, L. D. Latyntseva, E. V. Akhmerova, N. M. Akhmedzhanov

“…Primary hyperaldosteronism is an existence of a functional autonomous source with increased aldosterone production (full or partial) in relation to the renin-angiotensin system. …”
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Subglottic imaging puncture scope (SIPS) for minimally invasive endoscopy by Joaquin Cury, Ana Karen Delgado Ayala, James Burns, Claus-Peter Richter

“…Advancements in miniaturized optical systems overcome these limitations and allow for real-time visualization of difficult-to-access laryngeal subsites such as the posterior glottis and subglottis. …”
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From Analysis to Classification: Automation of Residential Building Classification Using GIS Tools by Mara Vogrinec, Simon Koblar, Alenka Fikfak, Janez P. Grom

“…The development process utilized PostgreSQL with the PostGIS extension for data processing and QGIS for visualization, ensuring accessibility through open-source software. …”
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Transmission interference microscopy of anterior human eye by Samer Alhaddad, Wajdene Ghouali, Christophe Baudouin, Albert Claude Boccara, Viacheslav Mazlin

“…This enables clear visualization of cells and nerves across all corneal layers within an extended 2 mm field of view. …”
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Corneal biomechanics: A bibliometric analysis by Onkar H. Pirdankar, Renu Thakur, Vaishal P. Kenia

“…Publication trends, productive countries, researchers’ details, commonly cited documents, source and influential journals, and keyword occurrence were analyzed. …”
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Multimodal real-time imaging with laser speckle contrast and fluorescent contrast by Hyun-Seo Park, Min-Jae Shim, Yikeun Kim, Taek-Yong Ko, Jin-Hyuk Choi, Yeh-Chan Ahn

“…To overcome this, fluorescence imaging (FI) is combined with LSCI using a light source with a wavelength of 785 nm in near-infrared (NIR) region and validates to visualize real-time blood perfusion. …”
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A Novel Method for Traffic Parameter Extraction and Analysis Based on Vehicle Trajectory Data for Signal Control Optimization by Yizhe Wang, Yangdong Liu, Xiaoguang Yang

“…The method advances the state of the art through a novel polygon-based trajectory mapping algorithm and a systematic multi-source parameter extraction framework specifically designed for signal control optimization. …”
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Social Media Listening pada Instagram untuk Kasus Kebakaran Hutan di Indonesia Menggunakan Graph Clustering by Rina Trisminingsih, Riski Adi Kurniawan

“…This research used hashtags from Instagram as the data source and conducted an analysis to understand the social interaction inside of forest fire case. …”
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Approximation of the Profile of Gas Turbine Engine Blades by M. E. Soloviev, Y. N. Shuleva, S. L. Baldaev, L. Kh. Baldaev

“…A Python application was created for automated processing of source profiles. It provided the calculation of the coefficients of approximating polynomials for the contour lines of the blade, visualization of the calculation results, and creation of a dxf file based on the points of approximating functions to transfer it to the CAD system. …”
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The Design and Implementation of an Intelligent Carbon Data Management Platform for Digital Twin Industrial Parks by Lingyu Wang, Hairui Wang, Yingchuan Li, Xingyun Yan, Min Wang, Meixing Guo, Mingzhu Fang, Yue Kong, Jie Hu

“…By incorporating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, the system facilitates the integration and visualization of multi-source data, significantly enhancing the transparency of carbon data. …”
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