FPGA‐Based Design of Ultra‐Efficient Approximate Adders for High‐Fidelity Image Processing: A Logic‐Optimized Approach by Ramakrishna Reddy Eamani, N. Vinodhkumar, Ambe Harrison, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso

“…The best‐performing design (AFA3) in image addition studies produced a PSNR of 34.6 dB, therefore verifying good perceptual integrity appropriate for use in practical vision applications. This work provides a compact, energy‐efficient design framework for digital image processing systems, therefore advancing the state of approximative arithmetic. …”
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Multilingual identification of nuanced dimensions of hope speech in social media texts by Grigori Sidorov, Fazlourrahman Balouchzahi, Luis Ramos, Helena Gómez-Adorno, Alexander Gelbukh

“…The annotated dataset comprise 19,183 Spanish tweets and 21,043 German tweets, categorized into four classes: Generalized Hope, Realistic Hope, Unrealistic Hope, and Not Hope. The paper also provides a comprehensive review of existing hope speech datasets and detection techniques, and conducts a comparative evaluation of traditional machine learning, deep learning, and transformer-based approaches. …”
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Consumption and Sustainable Management: Exploring Visitor Expenditures and Influencing Factors in Urban Parks by Peng Zhan, Qinghai Guo, Zhong Zheng, Zheng Chen

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PassAI: An Explainable Machine Learning Framework for Predicting Soccer Pass Outcomes Using Multimodal Match Data by Ryota Takamido, Jun Ota, Hiroki Nakamoto

“…Additionally, a two-stage explanation module was implemented to provide interpretable insights from both inter- and intra-modality perspectives. …”
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A Review of IoT and Machine Learning for Environmental Optimization in Aeroponics by Muhammad Amjad, Elanchezhian Arulmozhi, Yeong-Hyeon Shin, Moon-Kyung Kang, Woo-Jae Cho

“…In contrast, aeroponic, smart, soil-free farming technologies offer a more sustainable alternative by reducing land use and providing efficient water use, given that aeroponics intermittently delivers water in mist form rather than maintaining continuous root zone moisture. …”
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Evaluating machine learning-based intrusion detection systems with explainable AI: enhancing transparency and interpretability by Vincent Zibi Mohale, Ibidun Christiana Obagbuwa

“…By incorporating XAI techniques such as LIME, SHAP, and ELI5, we demonstrated that XAI-enhanced models provide actionable insights into feature importance and decision processes. …”
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Towards diversification of the economy of Kazakhstan via information support for the tourism industry by Anna Shevyakova, Eleonorа Munsh, Malika Arystan

“…The development of tourism demand, caused by tourists ‘awareness, and at the same time demographic changes, accelerate the segmentation and the creation of new types of proposals. Recent advances in telecommunications, networking organizations, creation, and processing of databases and electronic marketing provide new business opportunities in the tourism sector and a significant impact on the model of traditional business. …”
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The Features of the Use of Information Technologies in Criminal Proceedings in the BRICS Countries by A. Dmitrieva, Sh. Alshdaifat, P. Pastukhov

“…Given the transnational and cross-border nature of cybercrime, it is necessary to pursue a policy of interaction among the law enforcement agencies of the BRICS countries in order to effectively provide legal assistance in criminal cases, preserve the electronic data obtained from users of information and telecommunications systems and transfer the data to interested countries upon request. …”
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Teachers' Competence as an Avenue for "Learning Through Play Pedagogy" in Preschools: A Case of Makindye Ssabagabo Division. by Ngalonsa, Luciana, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The novelty of the study concluded that the problems addressed in this research and the suggestions presented provide the basis for improving ECD practices while using play in learning.…”
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A holistic approach to sustainability in higher education institutes: social, economic, educational, and mobility perspectives by Zohar Barnett-Itzhaki, Zohar Barnett-Itzhaki, Sigal Tifferet, Sigal Tifferet, Yaeli Etstein, Yaeli Etstein, Inna Gefen, Inna Gefen, Oded Ravid, Oded Ravid, Guy Barokas, Guy Barokas, Iris Vilnai-Yavetz, Iris Vilnai-Yavetz, Gal Hagit Carasso Romano, Adi Levi, Adi Levi

“…This review aims to: (1) Identify key obstacles hindering the implementation of sustainable HEI practices. (2) Explore measures/indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of HEI sustainability initiatives. (3) Provide key recommendations to promote sustainability in HEIs. …”
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Unpacking the dynamics: The influence of M&A networks on e-innovation in African Listed Firms by Suleman Bawa, Xie Yongping, Ibn W. Benin, Inuusah Mahama, Abdulaziz S. Almudaihesh

“…Purpose: This study examines the impact of mergers and acquisitions (MA) networks on e-innovation networks within African-listed firms. It provides empirical evidence of how MA influences e-innovation, emphasising the roles of resource acquisition and market dynamics in promoting innovation, technological advancement, and economic growth. …”
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Long non-coding RNAs in humans: Classification, genomic organization and function by Barbara Chodurska, Tanja Kunej

“…This review provides a comprehensive overview of human lncRNAs, highlighting their genomic organization, mode of action and role in physiological and pathological processes. …”
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Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence as a Teaching Strategy Among University Professors: The Role of Habit, Hedonic Motivation, and Competence for Technology Integration by Benicio Gonzalo Acosta-Enriquez, Luigi Italo Villena Zapata, Olger Huamaní Jordan, Carlos López Roca, Betty Margarita Cabrera Cipirán, Willy Saavedra Villacrez, Carmen Graciela Arbulu Perez Vargas

“…In conclusion, this study represents a significant advancement in understanding the adoption of AI in university teaching and provides valuable guidance for practical implementation efforts.…”
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A mixed-method approach to develop an eco-robust supply chain management framework for Bangladeshi RMG industries by Md Al Amin, Roberto Baldacci

“…By integrating sustainability and resilience into a unified model, the research provides a strategic approach to enhancing environmental performance while improving resilience against supply chain disruptions. …”
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Development and prospect of oil & gas pipeline engineering from the perspective of the philosophy of engineering by Pengchao CHEN, Zhongyuan GUAN

“…The development trajectory of oil and gas pipeline engineering has validated several viewpoints in the philosophy of engineering: Engineering precedes science; engineering, science, and technology exist independently but support each other; solving practical problems drives engineering development, while technological advancements and cognitive level of human at the time determine engineering levels. …”
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Multilayer Network Modeling for Brand Knowledge Discovery: Integrating TF-IDF and TextRank in Heterogeneous Semantic Space by Peng Xu, Rixu Zang, Zongshui Wang, Zhuo Sun

“…Meanwhile, this study proposes the Mul-LSTM model for sentiment analysis of reviews, achieving a 93% sentiment classification accuracy, revealing that consumers have a higher proportion of positive attitudes towards the brand’s cell phones, which provides a quantitative basis for enterprises to understand users’ emotional tendencies and optimize brand word-of-mouth management. …”
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Perceived Organisational Support as a Mediator Between Green Organisational Culture and Organisational Commitment: Evidence From Manufacturing Firms in Peru by Cristian Villar, Ruben Guevara

“…Manufacturing firms play a crucial role in advancing global sustainability. The findings suggest that when companies integrate eco-friendly practices into their business models, they experience positive effects on organisational behaviour, which in turn enhances their competitiveness. …”
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Groundwater in Germany: challenges, solutions, and the BMBF funding measure LURCH: sustainable groundwater management by Sarah Fieger, Thomas Track

“…It is an introduction to the new ESEU series on Groundwater, which provides an overview of the planned activities within LURCH and highlights the developed solutions. …”
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Harnessing loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) for sustainable biofuels and bioenergy: A review of biomass feedstock potential, conversion technologies, and forest management in the US by Chioma Edwina Ogbuka, Pradip Saud, Marco Yáñez, Rajan Parajuli, Sagar Godar Chhetri, Matthew Pelkki

“…Promoting timber production and biomass feedstock for sustainable biofuels and bioenergy requires the proper selection of species and sustainable management practices. Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.), the most widely planted commercial species in the U.S., provides high-quality wood for the industry and lignocellulosic biomass for renewable energy. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review on the Application of Automation in Logistics by Bárbara Ferreira, João Reis

“…<i>Methods</i>: this article aims to provide a systematic analysis of the scientific literature concerning artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in logistics, laying the groundwork for robust and relevant advancements in the field. …”
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