Rise of wearable fitness devices (WFD): Effects of health technician and health consultant affordances on health-promoting behavior in China by Guoping He, Wenlu He, Fei Qiao

“…The results provide important theoretical insights and practical implications for enhancing health communication strategies and optimizing the use of wearable fitness technology.…”
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A Hybrid Key Generator Model Based on Multiscale Prime Sieve and Quantum-Inspired Approaches by Gerardo Iovane, Elmo Benedetto

“…This hybrid framework can also provide a conceptual and practical basis for future work on PQC aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the quantum computing paradigm.…”
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Integrating Blockchain Technology into the Energy Supply Chain for the Enhancement of Transparency and Sustainability by Narendra Gariya, Anjas Asrani, Adhirath Mandal, Amir Shaikh, Dowan Cha

“…It also examines the practical use cases of blockchain for the tokenization of RECs, dynamic energy pricing, and P2P energy trading by providing the Energy Web Foundation and Power Ledger as real-world examples. …”
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An Overview of Deep Learning Applications in Groundwater Level Modeling: Bridging the Gap between Academic Research and Industry Applications by Ahmed Shakir Ali Ali, Farhad Jazaei, Peyman Babakhani, Muhammad Masood Ashiq, Alireza Bakhshaee, Brian Waldron

“…DL models utilize complex algorithms to identify patterns that may be difficult to observe with traditional physics-based models, specifically where the underlying physics is complex or poorly understood or where the available physical model is too simple. The article provides an overview of the literature published since 2001, encompassing 91 works that employed ML models to investigate groundwater-related issues. …”
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Editorial by Bulent Cavas

“…The research suggests that further studies incorporating qualitative methods could provide deeper insights into teachers’ self-regulation practices. …”
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The challenges of reproducibility for research based on geodata web services by M. Cannata, M. Collombin, O. Ertz, G. Giuliani, J. Ingensand, C. Primerano, D. Strigaro

“…Finally, we discuss challenges and opportunities to enable geospatial web services that are fully FAIR: a fact that would provide, due to the massive use and increasing availability of geospatial data, a great push toward open science compliance with ultimately impacts on the science transparency and credibility.…”
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An estimation method of lightning-voltage sag severity based on adaptive association rule mining by WANG Ying, LEI Lei, HU Wenxi, XIAO Xianyong

“…Accurate estimation of voltage sag severity can provide a basis for sensitive users to adjust their production mode and avoid economic losses in advance. …”
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From resilience to sustainability: exploring key stakeholders in agribusiness by Guilherme Fowler A. Monteiro, Silvia Morales de Queiroz Caleman, Júlia Silva Mendes

“…Social implications – The lessons learned from this study underscore the pivotal role of resilience in advancing sustainability goals, promoting responsible practices and contributing positively to social facets of organizations. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment in the Early Design Phase of Buildings: Strategies, Tools, and Future Directions by Deepak Kumar, Kranti Kumar Maurya, Shailendra K. Mandal, Basit A. Mir, Anissa Nurdiawati, Sami G. Al-Ghamdi

“…The objectives of this study are: (1) to identify the main challenges in integrating LCA into early design workflows, (2) to analyze and compare LCA tools suitable for early-stage assessments, and (3) to explore emerging trends and technological advancements. A systematic literature review was employed using the Scopus database to analyze existing literature, identifying current practices, challenges, and technological advancements in early-stage LCA implementation. …”
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Integration of Digital Twin, IoT and LoRa in SCARA Robots for Decentralized Automation with Wireless Sensor Networks by William Aparecido Celestino Lopes, Adilson Cunha Rusteiko, Cleiton Rodrigues Mendes, Nicolas Vinicius Cruz Honório, Marcelo Tsuguio Okano

“…Despite the advantages, challenges such as data security, interoperability, and real-time synchronization require further research. This study provides insights into the practical implementation of DT, IoT, and LoRa in industrial robotics, paving the way for advancements in smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0.…”
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A Soybean Pod Accuracy Detection and Counting Model Based on Improved YOLOv8 by Xiaofei Jia, Zhenlu Hua, Hongtao Shi, Dan Zhu, Zhongzhi Han, Guangxia Wu, Limiao Deng

“…The proposed YOLOv8n-POD model provides robust support for accurate detection and localization of soybean pods, essential for yield estimation and breeding strategies, and its significant theoretical and practical implications extend its applicability to other crop types, advancing agricultural automation and precision farming.…”
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WORKFLOW COMPARISON IN SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTOLOGY: TRADITIONAL VS. DIGITAL APPROACHES by Ioan Sarbu, Andreea Mihaela Custura, Vlad-Gabriel Vasilescu, Doriana Agop Forna, Vladimir Năstasie, Adelin Radu, Norina Consuela Forna, Kamel Earar

“…In contrast to the conventional analogue method, the digital protocol provides enhanced accuracy, less morbidity, and faster prosthetic recovery. …”
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Exploring students’ experience of ChatGPT in STEM education by Federico Valeri, Pernilla Nilsson, Anne-Marie Cederqvist

“…The rapid advances in AI technologies showed a disruptive potential in educational practices, presenting new challenges and generating new opportunities. …”
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Formation of Human-Machine Trust in Smart Construction: Influencing Factors and Mechanisms by Yongliang Deng, Kewei Li, Wenhui Hu, Lei Zhang, Yutong Gao

“…Furthermore, trust propensity positively moderates the impact of individual traits, while task complexity negatively moderates the effect of equipment characteristics on trust formation. These findings provide valuable theoretical insights and practical guidance for the design of trustworthy intelligent systems, which can foster safer and more effective human-machine collaboration in smart construction.…”
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M/OTHERING: A Database of Terracotta Votive Figurines Representing Adults with Subadults from Ancient Italy by Giulia Pedrucci, Ricardo Fernandes, Carlo Cocozza

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Circular business models: A state-of-the-art systematic literature review and future opportunities by Md Tasbirul Islam, Mahbuba Imroz Khan, Amjad Ali

“…Circular Business Models (CBMs) have emerged as essential instruments for advancing circular economy and sustainability by reconfiguring how firms create, deliver, and capture value. …”
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Evaluation of Worker Fatigue During Exoskeleton-Assisted Tasks with Varying Intensities by Daehwi Jo, Gu Young Cho, Kyung-In Kang, Hyunsoo Kim

“…This study contributes to the advancement of objective fatigue assessment methodologies and provides insights into the practical implementation of exoskeletons in construction environments. …”
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Data driven design of ultra high performance concrete prospects and application by Bryan K. Aylas-Paredes, Taihao Han, Advaith Neithalath, Jie Huang, Ashutosh Goel, Aditya Kumar, Narayanan Neithalath

“…Machine learning (ML) has been employed to predict the performance of UHPC and optimize its mixture designs by using various raw materials. This study first provides a comprehensive review of ML applications in UHPC, focusing on predicting workability, mechanical, and thermal properties. …”
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A comprehensive review of unlocking the potential of lignin-derived biomaterials: from lignin structure to biomedical application by Jixiang Zhao, Minyu Zhu, Wei Jin, Jinlan Zhang, Guangyu Fan, Yifan Feng, Zhuo Li, Siming Wang, Jung Seung Lee, Guangxiang Luan, Zhengqi Dong, Ying Li

“…This synthesis provides critical insights for advancing lignin-based technologies toward clinical implementation while maintaining ecological sustainability.…”
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Forecasting Healthcare 5.0 Driven IoMT for a Seamless Continuum of Care by Mavis Gezimati, Ghanshyam Singh

“…Through future projection, this work provides a platform to further explore the intersection of technological advancements based on Healthcare 5.0 and IoMT systems.…”
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