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 article explores the conception of decentralized finance (DeFi) as one of the key innovations of the modern digital economy, which has the potential to fundamentally change traditional approaches to providing financial services. An analysis of the main characteristics of DeFi protocols, their functional capabilities, and differences from centralized financial institutions has been conducted. …”
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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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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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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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Meteorological Drought Assessment and Prediction in Association with Combination of Atmospheric Circulations and Meteorological Parameters via Rule Based Models by Ercan Kahya, Mohammad Taghi Sattari, Hashem Rostamzadeh, Fatemeh Shaker Sureh

“…Although both approaches provided acceptable results, the M5 Tree model had a comparative advantage due to simple and practical linear relationships.…”
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A Tertiary Study on Open-Source Software Research by Saima Imtiaz, Salma Imtiaz, Ahmad Almadhor, Rastislav Kulhanek

“…This study is motivated by the need to consolidate the extensive research conducted in the OSS domain, providing a holistic view that can guide future investigations and practical applications. …”
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Fired clay bricks made by incorporating organic additives: A review by LEWO NKONDI Blanca, AZAMA Nilas, BLAYSAT Benoit, de BAYNAST Hélène, MOUTOU PITTI Rostand

“…It makes a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the engineering of sustainable construction materials, and paves the way for practical applications in the construction industry worldwide. …”
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Improved YOLO-Goose-Based Method for Individual Identification of Lion-Head Geese and Egg Matching: Methods and Experimental Study by Hengyuan Zhang, Zhenlong Wu, Tiemin Zhang, Canhuan Lu, Zhaohui Zhang, Jianzhou Ye, Jikang Yang, Degui Yang, Cheng Fang

“…This solution overcomes the technical bottleneck of individual selection in flat rearing environments, providing an innovative computer-vision-based approach for precision breeding of pedigree Lion-Headed Geese and offering significant engineering value for advancing intelligent waterfowl breeding.…”
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Evaluation of DNA barcoding reference databases for marine species in the western and central Pacific Ocean by Yufei Zhou, Alejandro Trujillo-González, Simon Nicol, Roger Huerlimann, Stephen D. Sarre, Dianne Gleeson

“…Comparative analyses across marine phyla and WCPO regions identified significant barcode gaps and quality problems, providing insights to guide future barcoding efforts. …”
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Carbon Balance Matching Relationships and Spatiotemporal Evolution Patterns in China’s National-Level Metropolitan Areas by Mengqi Liu, Yang Yu, Maomao Zhang, Pengtao Wang, Nuo Shi, Yichen Ren, Di Zhang

“…Metropolitan areas encounter significant challenges in carbon emission reduction, energy transition advancement, and enhancement of sequestration capabilities. …”
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Spatiotemporal Relationship Between Human Activities and Urban Heat in Chinese Megacities Based on Multisource Remote Sensing by Bingcheng Xuan, Zhe Li, Jing Kang, Yi Hu

“…Based on these findings, we propose targeted heat environment regulation strategies tailored to each city’s characteristics, providing practical guidance for enhancing heat environment governance.…”
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Improving Event Data in Football Matches: A Case Study Model for Synchronizing Passing Events with Positional Data by Alberto Cortez, Bruno Gonçalves, João Brito, Hugo Folgado

“…Despite continuous technological advancements, existing tracking systems still face challenges in accurately synchronizing events and positional data accurately. …”
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Physics-based modeling and mechanism of polycrystalline diamond tool wear in milling of 70 vol% Si/Al composite by Lianjia Xin, Guolong Zhao, Zhiwen Nian, Haotian Yang, Liang Li, Ning He

“…The research findings also offer key insights for optimizing tool selection and machining parameters, advancing both the theoretical understanding and practical application of PCD tool wear.…”
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The effect of simulation-based breast health education on breast cancer awareness and breast self-examination skills of Afghan refugee women: a randomized controlled trial by Nilgün Kuru Alici, Ayşe Arikan Dönmez, Okşan Aktaş, Zeybek Zeytun

“…Conclusions The simulation-based breast health education intervention for Afghan refugee women was found to be a practical and innovative approach to raising breast cancer awareness and providing breast self-examination skills. …”
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A confirmatory factor analysis of scientific critical thinking in secondary school by Ronnakorn Rattanachaithada, Parama Kwangmuang, Pornsawan Vongtathum, Romwarin Gamlunglert, Sanit Srikoon

“…The results confirmed the validity of these components, establishing a framework for understanding and advancing SCT among secondary school students. Additionally, the findings highlight the practical applicability of SCT in enhancing students’ scientific problem-solving and analytical abilities, which are critical for academic and professional success. …”
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Enhancing skull base tumor management: the combination of 3D printing technology and endoscopic surgical techniques by Xiao Li, Peng Gao, Angsi Liu, Fuxing Zuo, Ke Hu, Yang Wang, Haiyan Li, Jianxin Kong, Xueji Li

“…Additionally, this technology optimizes the learning curve for clinical pathological anatomy and endoscopic surgery. This combination advances surgical practices and training, particularly in the challenging domain of skull base neurosurgery.…”
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WHY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF A LECTURER IS THE «LAME HORSE» OF MODERN SCIENCE? by Maria A. Belyaeva

“…Scientific logistics measured in scientometric quantitative indexes and in their income as a calculated direct commercial effect performs the image function for a research, providing improved individual and corporate status. …”
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Reviews about the investment law in the Kurdistan Region - Iraq No. 4 of 2006 Critical Analysis Study”" by Amera Jaafar Shareef, Mukhles Murad

“…The Law has an important role in advancing economic development and expanding the investment foundation in the region. …”
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Integration of Artificial Neural Network Regression and Principal Component Analysis for Indoor Visible Light Positioning by Negasa Berhanu Fite, Getachew Mamo Wegari, Heidi Steendam

“…These findings underscore the efficacy of the proposed PCA-ANN regression model in optimizing VLP systems and providing reliable indoor positioning services.…”
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