Advances in miniaturized liquid sample preparation techniques for environmental analysis: A special look towards green solvents and automation by Rafael Oliveira Martins, Camila Will, Maria Flávia Assunção Magalhães, Fernando Mauro Lanças

“…The continuous advancements in agricultural and industrial practices have led to the widespread introduction of various chemicals across key production sectors. …”
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Advancing Soil Organic Carbon Prediction: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies, AI, Process‐Based and Hybrid Modelling Approaches by Zijuan Ding, Ke Liu, Sabine Grunwald Ph.D., Pete Smith, Philippe Ciais, Bin Wang, Alexandre M.J.‐C. Wadoux, Carla Ferreira, Senani Karunaratne, Narasinha Shurpali, Xiaogang Yin, Dale Roberts, Oli Madgett, Sam Duncan, Meixue Zhou, Zhangyong Liu, Matthew Tom Harrison

“…Abstract Measurement, monitoring, and prediction of soil organic carbon (SOC) are fundamental to supporting climate change mitigation efforts and promoting sustainable agricultural management practices. This review discusses recent advances in methodologies and technologies for SOC quantification, including remote sensing (RS), proximal soil sensing (PSS), artificial intelligence (AI) for SOC modelling (in particular, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL)), biogeochemical modelling, and data fusion. …”
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Sustainability in action: policy, innovation, and Globalization’s influence on ecological footprint sub-components in G20 nation by Xue Zhao, Yu Wence, Zhang Haiyuan

“…The findings highlight that technological advancements significantly reduce the ecological footprint, especially by enhancing environmental regulations and fostering sustainable practices. …”
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Barriers and preferences in advance care planning: a mixed-methods study of end-stage kidney disease patients and caregivers in India by Bharathi Naik, Anuja Damani, Arun Ghoshal, Shankar Prasad Nagaraju, Pankaj Singhai, Swathi Nayak Ammunje, Ravindra Prabhu Attur, Naveen Salins

“…Enablers included family support and provider guidance. Conclusions While interest in illness information and shared decision-making is high, ACP documentation remains limited. …”
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Advancing early childhood education policy: a transformative case study in Hargeisa, Somaliland—insights from preprimary education development by Jibril Abdikadir Ali, Dawit Negassa Golga, Mustafe Khadar Abdi, Tawakal Abdi Ali, Mukhtaar Axmed Cumar, Nasir Ali, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

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Old and New Definitions of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): An Overview of Practical Considerations and Clinical Implications by Cesare Biuzzi, Elena Modica, Noemi De Filippis, Daria Pizzirani, Benedetta Galgani, Agnese Di Chiaro, Daniele Marianello, Federico Franchi, Fabio Silvio Taccone, Sabino Scolletta

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Integrated proteomics highlights functional activation induced by advanced-platelet rich fibrin plus (A-PRF +) in primary equine fibroblasts by Maria Rosaria Miranda, Chiara Montano, Valentina Golino, Mariaelena de Chiara, Chiara Del Prete, Giacomo Pepe, Davide De Biase, Tania Ciaglia, Alessia Bertamino, Pietro Campiglia, Eduardo Sommella, Vincenzo Vestuto, Maria Pia Pasolini

“…Abstract Wounds are common in equine practice, and often lead to complications such as infections, delayed healing and hypertrophic scarring, which can be costly and difficult to manage. …”
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Ways of Mastering and Improving Practical Skills among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in the System of Moscow Healthcare Department by V. A. Belchenko, I. V. Chantyr, K. D. Zavgorodnev

“…Current two-year residency program doesn’t provide adequate theoretical training with opportunities to practice all the necessary skills. …”
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Bee-stings-inspired intelligently-sensitive electroactive microneedle with serrated structure for advanced electrical-stimulation-intervened chronic wound-management by Huie Jiang, Jiamin Zhang, Lijuan Chen, Qian Zhang, Fengqian Yang, Yifan Fei, Xing Chen, Xinhua Liu

“…The GP-PPy/PLA-MN enables the sustained release of insulin at body temperature for up to 24 hours through the poly-N-isopropyl acrylamide grafted amidated-gelatin-based thermo-sensitive hydrogel at the needle-tip, thereby providing long-term stable blood glucose control. GP-PPy/PLA-MN indicates its potential as a novel bioelectronics-based patch to record the temperature and humidity during the wound-healing process, realizing significant wound diagnosis and real-time wound assessment, and fundamentally facilitating the therapeutic efficacy by supplying solid data to protect the clinical practice. …”
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Advanced AI-driven detection of cinnamon powder adulteration using near-infrared spectroscopy and deep learning image recognition technique by Hao-Hsiang Ku, Ya-Chuan Liao, Ching-Ho Chi

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A study of traveling wave solutions and modulation instability in the (3+1)-dimensional Sakovich equation employing advanced analytical techniques by Jamshad Ahmad, Maham Hameed, Zulaikha Mustafa, Farah Pervaiz, Muhammad Nadeem, Yahya Alsayaad

“…Not only does this thorough study advance theoretical insight but also increase practical applications in areas like optical fiber communication and engineering. …”
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Harnessing Molecular Phylogeny and Chemometrics for Taxonomic Validation of Korean Aromatic Plants: Integrating Genomics with Practical Applications by Adnan Amin, Seonjoo Park

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Advances and challenges in plant spatial metabolomics research(植物空间代谢组学研究的进展与挑战) by 张韵千(ZHANG Yunqian), 蔡圣冠(CAI Shengguan)

“…In addition, this paper conducted an in-depth analysis of the technical challenges currently faced by spatial metabolomics, and explored improvement strategies, aiming to provide the theoretical support and practical reference for advancing the development of spatial metabolomics in plants. . …”
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Best practices for AI-based image analysis applications in aquatic sciences: The iMagine case study by Elnaz Azmi, Khadijeh Alibabaei, Valentin Kozlov, Tjerk Krijger, Gabriele Accarino, Sakina-Dorothée Ayata, Amanda Calatrava, Marco Mariano De Carlo, Wout Decrop, Donatello Elia, Sandro Luigi Fiore, Marco Francescangeli, Jean-Olivier Irisson, Rune Lagaisse, Martin Laviale, Antoine Lebeaud, Carolin Leluschko, Enoc Martínez, Germán Moltó, Igor Ruiz Atake, Antonio Augusto Sepp Neves, Damian Smyth, Jesús Soriano-González, Muhammad Arabi Tayyab, Vanessa Tosello, Álvaro López García, Dick Schaap, Gergely Sipos

“…One of the objectives of this project is to provide an AI platform that leverages AI-powered tools to improve the processing and analysis of imaging data from marine and freshwater ecosystems, contributing to the study of the health of oceans, seas, coasts, and inland waters. …”
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Investigating the vertical and lateral heterogeneity in an Iranian carbonate reservoir using advanced petrophysical logs, petrographic data and image processing techniques by Saeed Yarmohammadi, Abdolrahim Javaherian, Mohammad Sharifi, Mohammad Reza Saberi, Hadi Mahdavi Basir

“…The models developed through this workflow enhance decision-making in reservoir characterization and offer practical applications for field studies. Despite limitations like imaging resolution and data availability, this approach remains integral to advancing the understanding of heterogeneity and guiding further improvements. …”
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A practical guide to UAV-based weed identification in soybean: Comparing RGB and multispectral sensor performance by Kelvin Betitame, Cannayen Igathinathane, Kirk Howatt, Joseph Mettler, Cengiz Koparan, Xin Sun

“…Precision agriculture relies heavily on accurate, efficient, and economical methods to distinguish between crops and weeds of various types. The advancement of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies provides practical approaches for generating land-cover maps that are essential for monitoring and managing crop fields affected by various weeds. …”
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Assessment of Factors Limiting Advanced Technology Adoption in Maize Cultivation in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District South Western Uganda. by Asiimwe, Moses

“…The role of policy interventions in facilitating the uptake of advanced technology practices is also a critical aspect of this study. …”
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The exemplary PDS partnership award: an overview and review of publications from award recipients by Drew Polly

“…Essential 1 focuses on PDS partnerships have a comprehensive mission and mutually beneficial partnership that advances teaching, learning, and equity. Essential 4 focuses on innovative practice and reflecting on PDS partnership activities. …”
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The Development of a Forceps-Adaptable Pressure Device for Instrumental Delivery: A Proof-of-Concept Study for Clinical and Educational Applications by Mathieu Hivert, Cyril Bengler, Julien De Jonckheere, Franck Gaultier, Marie Pécout, Olivier Mayeur, Chrystèle Rubod

“…Water-filled PVC tubing with both types of silicone socks provided the best results, showing minimal drift and a strong correlation between measured pressures and applied forces. …”
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Technical Advances of Temporary Facilities for the Failure Prevention of Large-Span Cantilever Casting Construction of Mountainous Concrete Box-Type Arch Bridges by HongJu Han, JiPing Guo, JiJin Zhang, Yuan Sun

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