Highlights of the Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2024 Conference: the first joint European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology, a... by Jadranka Stojanovska, Robin Nijveldt, Karen Ordovas, Rozemarijn Vliegenthart, Nicole Seiberlich, Claudia Prieto, Vineeta Ojha, Kate Hanneman, Benny Lawton, Marina Hughes, Vanessa Ferreira, John Grizzard, Luigi Natale, Daniel Kim, Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci, Steffen Petersen, Thomas A. Treibel

“…Innovative session formats like ‘Shark Tank’ and ‘Workflow, Innovations & Patients’ facilitated expert opinion and practical experiences sharing in a ‘TED-talk style’. …”
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Scaffolded and annotated nuclear and organelle genomes of the North American brown alga Saccharina latissima by Kelly DeWeese, Gary Molano, Sara Calhoun, Anna Lipzen, Jerry Jenkins, Melissa Williams, Christopher Plott, Jayson Talag, Jane Grimwood, Jean-Luc Jannink, Jean-Luc Jannink, Igor V. Grigoriev, Igor V. Grigoriev, Jeremy Schmutz, Charles Yarish, Charles Yarish, Sergey Nuzhdin, Scott Lindell

“…Increasing the genomic resources of emerging aquaculture crop targets can expedite breeding processes as seen in molecular breeding advances in agriculture. High quality annotated reference genomes are essential to implement this relatively new molecular breeding scheme and benefit research areas such as population genetics, gene discovery, and gene mechanics by providing a tool for standard comparison. …”
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Stakeholders' perspective on smart farming robotic solutions by George Papadopoulos, Maria-Zoi Papantonatou, Havva Uyar, Konstantinos Nychas, Vasilis Psiroukis, Aikaterini Kasimati, Ard Nieuwenhuizen, Frits K. Van Evert, Spyros Fountas

“…By fostering collaboration among farmers, students, researchers, and policymakers, this study outlines a roadmap for leveraging robotic innovations to advance agricultural efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.…”
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Interprofessional Differences in Multidimensional Self-Efficacy Associated With Professional Performance in Nephrology During Case-Based Learning by Chia-Ter Chao, Mei-Yi Wu, Kuan-Yu Hung, Mai-Szu Wu, Jyh-Chong Liang

“…Results: A total of 513 healthcare providers were surveyed. The convergent and construct validity of our questionnaire were satisfied after analyses. …”
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Investigating Spatial Heterogeneity Patterns and Coupling Coordination Effects of the Cultural Ecosystem Service Supply and Demand: A Case Study of Taiyuan City, China by Xin Huang, Cheng Li, Jie Zhao, Shuang Chen, Minghui Gao, Haodong Liu

“…By integrating big data and spatial modeling, this research advances CES quantification methodologies and provides actionable insights for optimizing green infrastructure, prioritizing ecological restoration, and balancing urban–rural CES provision. …”
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Anti-bacterial activity of green synthesized and surface modified silver nanoparticles with silica and dopamine for efficient cadmium removal from aqueous solutions by Kadhim Hassan Abbas, Ishtar Adnan Mohammed Alethari, Esraa Taher Muslim, Orooba Meteab Faja

“…This study contributes to the advancement of ecofriendly materials for heavy metal removal while supporting sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. …”
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Integrating Maqasid al-Shari’ah in Contemporary Islamic Legal Reform on Drug Policy by Andri Winjaya Laksana, Muhammad Ridwan Lubis, Denny Suwondo, Muhammad Ngazis, Ratih Mega Puspa Sari

“…It fills a gap in the literature by bridging classical Islamic legal theory with contemporary policy needs, particularly in areas often neglected by traditional fiqh discourse, such as drug rehabilitation and public health. The study also advances the methodological integration of maqasid-based reasoning with empirical policy analysis, providing a practical framework for future legal reforms in Muslim-majority contexts.…”
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Reflections from the ‘Hold the door open’ project: Inviting older adults across the UK to shape dissemination of health research findings by Taru Silvonen, Carmel McGrath, Anne Murray, Hannah Christensen

“…Abstract Background This project sought to expand patient and public involvement (PPI) practices to the development of research finding dissemination with people aged 55+ years. …”
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Revealing the impact of teaching methods on anxiety among college students through a bibliometric study by Zhongzhu Ai, Dongfeng Yuan, Ruotong Dong, Yun Li, Shanshan Zhou

“…., blended learning, collaborative learning, and experiential learning) on college student anxiety.ConclusionThis visualization analysis provides an overview of the directions and advancements in research on the impact of teaching method reforms on college students' anxiety. …”
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Assessment of the Potential of Decentralized Dinance (DeFi) as an Alternative to Traditional Financial Services in the Context of the Development of the Digital Economy and Web3 by Manoilenko Oleksandr V., Kuznetsova Svitlana O., Pysakovskyi Anton O.

“…The obtained results are of practical significance for investors, developers of decentralized applications, and regulatory bodies working on the integration of innovative financial technologies into the global economy.…”
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Physical activity policies in the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a qualitative study with document analysis by Klaus Gebel, Adrian Bauman, Peter Gelius, Anne Grunseit, Ali Ahmed Alzahrani

“…Enhancing transparency, inclusion and evaluation mechanisms are essential for fostering effective physical activity policies in GCC countries.Practical implications Our study provides impetus for policy-makers in the Gulf region to develop policies addressing sedentary behaviour and improving the evaluation framework. …”
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Tidal Current Energy Assessment and Exploitation Recommendations for Semi-Enclosed Bay Straits: A Case Study on the Bohai Strait, China by Yuze Song, Pengcheng Ma, Zikang Li, Yilin Zhai, Dan Li, Hongyuan Shi, Chao Li

“…This study not only advances tidal energy research in semi-enclosed bay straits but also provides a critical reference for future studies, while establishing a foundational framework for practical tidal energy development in the Bohai Strait region.…”
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Individual responses of GPS‐tagged geese scared off crops by drones or walking humans by Johan Månsson, Malin Teräväinen, Henrik Andrén, Wade Million, Johan Elmberg

“…With technological advancement and possible autonomous techniques, drones may be capable of providing repeated scaring over large areas in the future.…”
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Optimizing cucumber growth: integrating smart irrigation with various fertilization strategies in greenhouse conditions by Eser ÇELIKTOPUZ, Müge ERKAN CAN, Halit ERIŞ

“…The results pointed out that technology-driven systems integrated with real-time irrigation data-informed systems are crucial. This work advances sustainable agricultural practices through the integration of effective water management with optimal fertilization. …”
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Characteristics and Functions of Different Intestinal Segments in Juvenile Greater Amberjack (<i>Seriola dumerili</i>) by Kunfeng Zhu, Mouyan Jiang, Mengyao Yan, Yang Huang, Tonglin Yang, Chunhua Zhu

“…These findings highlight functional zonation in <i>S. dumerili</i>: the foregut specializes in lipid digestion, the midgut in carbohydrate metabolism and immunity, and the hindgut in protein digestion. This study provides foundational insights for optimizing aquaculture practices and advancing research in nutrition, immunology, and disease modeling in <i>S. dumerili</i>.…”
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Evaluating the use of eggshell powder and sawdust ash as cement replacements in sustainable concrete development by Ajoy Kumer, Md. Arif Arman Akash, Pritom Dey, Faysal Montasir, Kaysarul Islam Bhuiyan, Farhan Fahad

“…Evaluating the environmental footprint ofconcrete is crucial for advancing sustainable building practices. Cement, a key binder in concrete, isparticularly responsible for GHG emissions due to its energy-intensive production process. …”
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Addis Ababa’s sefer, iddir, and gebbi by Anteneh Tesfaye Tola

“…In addition to being an architectural methodological advance, the trinocular provides researchers in the field a springboard for more productive collaborative and transdisciplinary engagement and outcomes. …”
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A systematic review of remote sensing technologies and techniques for agricultural insect pest monitoring: lessons for locustana pardalina (Brown Locust) control in South Africa by Kuselwa Mpisane, Mahlatse Kganyago, Cilence Munghemezulu, Cilence Munghemezulu, Roger Price, Lwandile Nduku

“…Insect pests are responsible for 20%–40% annual agricultural production losses globally, leading to an over-reliance on pesticides in farming practices. This has resulted in the overuse of pesticides which adversely affect the environment, human health, and natural resources. …”
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Leveraging a digital network of pharmacy professionals to test a technology-assisted model to improve pharmacy access to quality-assured COVID-19 rapid antigen tests approved for s... by Tien Ho, Jaca Maison Lailo, Edrick Ramoran, Karishma Mutreja, Anabel Gomez, Michael Gallo, Josselyn Neukom

“…Expanding access to rapid and self-use diagnostics in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) is crucial for advancing universal health coverage and creating more self-care opportunities. …”
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Risks and benefits of artificial intelligence deepfakes: Systematic review and comparison of public attitudes in seven European Countries by Nik Hynek, Beata Gavurova, Matus Kubak

“…This study provides an evidence-based integrated appraisal of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes by integrating a cross-disciplinary literature synthesis with original opinion-poll evidence from seven European countries. …”
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