Incorporating Local Communities into Sustainability Reporting: A Grey Systems-Based Analysis of Brazilian Companies by Elcio Rodrigues Damaceno, Jefferson de Souza Pinto, Tiago F. A. C. Sigahi, Gustavo Hermínio Salati Marcondes de Moraes, Walter Leal Filho, Rosley Anholon

“…It extends theoretical discussions on corporate social responsibility by emphasizing transparency, accountability, and comprehensive assessment as critical factors for sustainability reporting. Practically, the findings provide insights for companies seeking to enhance engagement with local communities, offering a benchmark for industries with lower maturity levels. …”
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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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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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A novel approach to field data augmentation with remote sensing and machine learning in rangelands by Hailey E. Schmidt, Javier Osorio Leyton, Efrain Noa Yarasca, Sorin C. Popescu, Justinn J. Jones, Justin P. Wied, Xinyuan Wu

“…However, these ecosystems are increasingly threatened by woody plant encroachment (WPE), which impacts forage availability, habitat quality, and other ecosystem functions. Despite advances in remote sensing and machine learning (ML) for monitoring and managing WPE, a significant gap persists in providing effective, scalable, and high-quality training data to support early detection efforts. …”
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Exploring Unique Insights into Cell Damage Pathways in Celiac Disease by Anna Maria Prenga, Besfort Korumi, Esja Shurdhi, Kenado Prela, Nandito Belba, Teona Bushati

“…Conclusion: The articles provide valuable insights into the cellular mechanisms underlying celiac disease, the immune responses involved, and the impact of gluten on intestinal cells. …”
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The Condition Evaluation of Bridges Based on Fuzzy BWM and Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation by Yunyu Li, Jingwen Deng, Yongsheng Wang, Hao Liu, Longfan Peng, Hepeng Zhang, Yabin Liang, Qian Feng

“…The model’s reliability stems from its systematic handling of epistemic uncertainties, offering a high reduction in procedural complexity compared to standardized methods. These advancements provide a scientifically rigorous yet practical tool for bridge management, balancing computational efficiency with evaluation accuracy to support maintenance decisions.…”
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Evaluating the impact of a community health worker training program by Kevin Crawford, Sarah Febres Cordero, Susan Brasher, Lalita Kaligotla, Quyen Phan, Laika Steiger, Roxana Chicas, Anne Spaulding, Beth Ann Swan

“…Experiential learning had a positive impact on their abilities to provide services such as individual and community assessment and education, and care coordination and to address the SDOH. …”
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Digital organization of Plastic Surgery Service by Aluísio Gonçalves Medeiros, Marco Tulio Rodrigues da Cunha, Luciana Rodrigues da Cunha Colombo Tiveron, Manoel Pereira da Silva, Marco Aurélio de Oliveira Marinho, Carlos Renato Rodrigues da Cunha, Vaneila Adrieli Padilha, João Pedro Rodrigues Pereira

“…This system can provide additional information about each patient, including outpatient follow-up, as well as photographic records of the pre-, intra-, and post-operative periods, and also facilitates quick, synchronized, and remote access through the internet. …”
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THE IMPACT OF CREATIVITY AS A FACTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ON GDP GROWTH IN EU COUNTRIES by Robert Leščinskij, Olga Iurasova, Jolita Šliogerienė

“…The primary aim of this research is to explore how creativity can act as a driver of sustainable economic growth and to provide practical recommendations for policy makers seeking to maximise this potential. …”
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Does personal relevance moderate communication effects? The example of risk communication about 5G-related electromagnetic fields. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved w... by Efthymios Karabetsos, Marie Eggeling-Böcker, Sarah C. Link, Maria Christopoulou, Christoph Boehmert, Ferdinand Abacioglu

“…For the first time, personal relevance was examined as a potential moderating factor, using a novel approach to assess practical and thematic relevance. Participants were first surveyed on their relevance of the topic, then provided with basic information about “RF-EMF and health”, and, in the experimental group, with additional precautionary information. …”
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Herbicide use and weed management strategies in hemp cultivation by Navneet Kaur, Anil Kumar, Tabarak Malik, Madhuri Girdhar, Manbir Singh, Reenu Singh, Mohd. Tariq, Anand Mohan

“…Recent trials indicate that pre-emergent pendimethalin is consistently safe across multiple studies, while post-emergent grass herbicides like quizalofop, clethodim, and fluazifop provide effective control with minimal crop injury. …”
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In GenAI we trust: An investigation of university students’ reliance on and resistance to generative AI in language learning by Feifei Wang, Nuoen Li, Alan C. K. Cheung, Gary K. W. Wong

“…Additionally, two boundary conditions are identified: perceived risk between trust in GenAI and reliance/resistance, and self-directed learning between behavioral intention to use and actual use. These findings provide theoretical, research, and practical implications regarding the appropriate use of GenAI in education.…”
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b-move: faster lossless approximate pattern matching in a run-length compressed index by Lore Depuydt, Luca Renders, Simon Van de Vyver, Lennart Veys, Travis Gagie, Jan Fostier

“…We provide a C++ implementation of b-move, supporting efficient lossless approximate pattern matching including locate functionality, available at https://github.com/biointec/b-move under the AGPL-3.0 license.…”
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