Transformers for Vision: A Survey on Innovative Methods for Computer Vision by Balamurugan Palanisamy, Vikas Hassija, Arpita Chatterjee, Arpita Mandal, Debanshi Chakraborty, Amit Pandey, G. S. S. Chalapathi, Dhruv Kumar

“…Originally developed for natural language processing, transformers have now been successfully adapted for a wide range of vision tasks, leading to significant improvements in performance and generalization. This survey provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of transformer architectures, highlighting the core mechanisms such as self-attention, multi-head attention, and positional encoding that distinguish them from CNNs. …”
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Nanomaterials for Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging: Nano-Sensing Mechanisms, and Regulatory Perspectives by Arjun Muthu, Duyen H. H. Nguyen, Chaima Neji, Gréta Törős, Aya Ferroudj, Reina Atieh, József Prokisch, Hassan El-Ramady, Áron Béni

“…Overall, nano-enabled smart packaging represents a promising strategy for advancing food safety and sustainability. Future developments will require collaboration across disciplines and robust regulatory frameworks to ensure the safe and practical application of nanotechnology in food systems.…”
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Furin-Triggered Peptide Self-Assembly Activates Coumarin Excimer Fluorescence for Precision Live-Cell Imaging by Peiyao Chen, Liling Meng, Yuting Wang, Xiaoya Yan, Meiqin Li, Yun Deng, Yao Sun

“…Enzyme-triggered peptide self-assembly provides a promising solution to this limitation. As a proof-of-concept, in this study, we developed a furin-triggered peptide self-assembling fluorescent probe RF-Cou by coupling a coumarin dye 7-(diethylamino)-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylic acid (Cou) with a furin-responsive peptide scaffold for precision live-cell imaging. …”
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Sustainability and energy self-sufficiency; overcoming the barriers by Rania Abdel Galil

“…Meaningful global price for carbon is but one example to provide incentives for everyone to play their role in meeting the world’s increasing energy needs whilst combating climate change and maintaining good air and water quality.  …”
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Beyond economic growth: the synergistic effects of globalization, environmental policies, and the triple green strategy on environmental sustainability in OECD countries by Xiang Ma, Xiang Ma, Ousama Ben-Salha, Dhouha Choukaier

“…While the focus on OECD countries introduces some data and sample limitations, the study offers a detailed picture of how green policies interact with broader economic shifts and provides practical, adaptable guidance for advancing sustainability.…”
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APPROACH TO OPTIMISING AND MANAGING WAREHOUSE STOCKS IN A CAR SERVICE by Ivan Beloev, Dimitar Grozev

“…In conclusion, the proposed mathematical framework provides an effective tool for the optimisation of inventory procurement and storage processes in automotive service providers. …”
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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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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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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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Artificial slope deformation monitoring and analyzing based on SBAS technology by Xiaochuan Huang, Xiaochuan Huang, Xiaochuan Huang, Jincang Liu, Jincang Liu, Jincang Liu, Ting Yang, Ting Yang, Ting Yang, Yun Li, Yun Li, Yun Li, Lipeng Zhou, Lipeng Zhou, Lipeng Zhou

“…These findings underscore the critical role of SBAS-InSAR in monitoring infrastructure stability and mitigating environmental hazards. The study not only provides a practical framework for ensuring slope safety and sustainable highway operations but also advances methodologies for similar engineering projects, contributing to safer construction practices and informed disaster prevention strategies in geologically sensitive areas.…”
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Carbene-Catalyzed Phthalide Ether Functionalization for Discovering Chiral Phytovirucide that Specifically Targets Viral Nia Protein to Inhibit Proliferation by Xiaoyi Wang, Weijia Yang, Shang Wu, Fangru Jin, Zhongjie Shen, Xiangyang Li, Yonggui Robin Chi, Baoan Song, Runjiang Song

“…This binding impairs Nia’s function to cleavage polyprotein, thereby inhibiting formation of viral replication complex. The study provides insights into advancing synthetic protocol to facilitate agrochemical discovery, and our identified (R)-3w may serve as a potential lead for future research and development PVY-Nia inhibitors.…”
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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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Deep Learning Approaches for Continuous Sign Language Recognition: A Comprehensive Review by Asma Khan, Seyong Jin, Geon-Hee Lee, Gul E. Arzu, L. Minh Dang, Tan N. Nguyen, Woong Choi, Hyeonjoon Moon

“…By emphasizing the role of real-time processing and diverse datasets, this survey provides actionable insights for advancing CSLR systems in practical applications. …”
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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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Life Cycle Assessment of an Oscillating Water Column-Type Wave Energy Converter by Heshanka Singhapurage, Pabasari A. Koliyabandara, Gamunu Samarakoon

“…But few LCAs have been conducted for wave energy converters (WECs), and no prior studies specifically address onshore oscillating water column (OWC) devices, leaving a clear gap in this field. This research provides a cradle-to-gate LCA for an OWC device, using the 500 kW LIMPET OWC plant, located on the Isle of Islay in Scotland, as a case study. …”
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Study on Heat Transfer of Fluid in a Porous Media by VOF Method with Fractal Reconstruction by Shuai Liu, Qingyong Zhu, Wenjun Xu

“…The findings contribute to advancing heat transfer theory and have practical implications for industries such as energy storage, chemical engineering, and environmental remediation.…”
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Validating and prioritizing prenatal breastfeeding education recommendations: A nominal group technique study with postnatal mothers and healthcare professionals. by Jennifer Kehinde, Claire O'Donnell, Annmarie Grealish

“…This study refines and prioritizes these recommendations using the Nominal Group Technique, providing insights for integrating practical content, interactive strategies, and standardized guidance into frameworks aligned with the WHO's 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.…”
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The mechanism of egg production improvement in laying hens before and after molting revealed by transcriptome and metabolome integration by Mengqing Sun, Hailing Wang, Xinyu Zhu, Xiaohan Zhang, Yahong Min, Ming Ge, Xiaowen Jiang, Wenhui Yu

“…In conclusion, this study demonstrates that forced molting is an effective strategy for enhancing the laying rate of hens. Furthermore, it provides a valuable theoretical framework for advancing breeding practices aimed at improving egg production.…”
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Plant-Derived Exosomes: Carriers and Cargo of Natural Bioactive Compounds: Emerging Functions and Applications in Human Health by Sorur Yazdanpanah, Silvia Romano, Anna Valentino, Umberto Galderisi, Gianfranco Peluso, Anna Calarco

“…A key concern is the absence of unified procedures for processing materials and for obtaining PDEs from different botanical sources. This article provides a comprehensive summary of existing findings on PDEs, critically examining the hurdles they face, and highlighting their substantial promise as a novel class of therapeutic tools for a range of illnesses.…”
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The Missionary Diary as a Spiritual Autobiography (Based on the Diaries of Saint Nicholas of Japan) by Natalia V. Kartasheva

“…The examination of missionary reflections in the diaries of prominent figures of the Russian Orthodox mission in the past is of great significance for the advancement of both theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary mission.…”
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