Unveiling the Balkans’ advances: In vitro biotechnology of woody plants in the early 21st century by Valbona Sota, Valbona Sota, Lilyana Nacheva, Dejan Bošnjak, Eleni Abraham, Slađana Jevremović, Branislav Cvjetković, Vladislava Galović, Darko Jevremović, Zvjezdana Marković, Efigjeni Kongjika, Sanja Bogunović, Svjetlana Zeljković, Vlatko Andonovski, Vanja Daničić, Tatjana Vujović

“…This paper provides a comprehensive overview of in vitro plant biotechnology progress in the Balkan countries from the beginning of the 21st century to the present, with a focus on woody horticultural and forest species. …”
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Too hot to handle: Assessing practitioner climate service needs to advance heat resilience by K.M. Archie, D. Hirschfeld, S. Meerow, J.C. Arnott, L. Keith, J.A. Vano, E. Mateo

“…This education divide could be addressed by improved access to education as well as different types of information provided to each group. Heat practitioners were somewhat siloed into those that focus on mitigating heat and those that focus on management of heat. …”
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Agro-Food and Lignocellulosic Urban Wastes as Sugar-Rich Substrates for Multi-Product Oil-Based Biorefineries by Alberto Rodríguez-López, María José Negro, José Luis Fernández-Rojo, Ignacio Ballesteros, Antonio D. Moreno

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Statistical Concepts and Publication Metrics for Clinical Researchers: A Practical Guide by U. Venkatesh, Varkey Nadakkavukaran Santhosh

“…This guide provides clinicians engaged in research with a practical understanding of key statistical concepts and publication metrics essential for effective research communication and evaluation. …”
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Integrating innovative urban design. High technology and partnerships for quality improvement by Mostafa Basiri, Behnaz Amin Nayeri, Yaser Khanmohammadi, Mehdi Salimi

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Advancing Students’ Educational Experiences with Interdisciplinary Service-Based Learning: Impacting Special Needs Community by Stephanie Herrick Kays, Pamela Love

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Protecting the Autonomy of Patients with Severe Mental Illness Through Psychiatric Advance Directive Peer-Facilitation by Nicholas Karasik

“…Circumventing Undue Provider Influence on Patient Autonomy The risk to patient autonomy is pervasive because of the advanced nature of medical practice and the dependence of patients to providers. …”
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Inaccuracies of venous thromboembolism risk assessment and prevention practices among medically ill patients by Brandyn D. Lau, Aditya Bhave, Jennifer C. Yui, Rakhi Naik, Kathryn E. Dane, John Lindsley, Dauryne L. Shaffer, Peggy S. Kraus, Erik H. Hoyer, Elliott R. Haut, Michael B. Streiff

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Evaluating the impact of engaging healthcare providers in an AI-based gamified mHealth intervention for improving maternal health outcomes among disadvantaged pregnant women in Leb... by Shadi Saleh, Shadi Saleh, Nour El Arnaout, Nadine Sabra, Asmaa El Dakdouki, Khaled El Iskandarani, Zahraa Chamseddine, Randa Hamadeh, Abed Shanaa, Mohamad Alameddine

“…While mHealth interventions have improved maternal outcomes globally, few engage healthcare providers (HCPs) or incorporate advanced tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and gamification. …”
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Recent Advances in Pediatric Wearable Lower-Limb Exoskeletons for Gait Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review by Josue Pacheco-Cherrez, Juan C. Tudon-Martinez, Jorge de J. Lozoya-Santos

“…Lower-limb exoskeletons (LLEs) offer a promising alternative to traditional rehabilitation methods, with the potential to improve mobility in children with CP. This review aims to provide an updated overview of mechanical characteristics, control strategies, technological advancements, clinical efficacy, and limitations associated with pediatric LLEs for gait rehabilitation in children with CP. …”
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Being literate in data or practices: how paradata functions in the context of literacy by Isto Huvila, Michael Olsson, Olle Sköld, Jessica Kaiser, Lisa Andersson

“…Paradata, as a concept referring to practice-related meta-information, provides means to operationalise what can be known and communicated about practices as a contextual constituent of literacy. …”
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Integrating climate-smart practices in forestry: insights from Europe and America by Hongtao Xie, Hongtao Xie, Mengyuan Chang, Mengyuan Chang, G. Geoff Wang, Yu Tang, Songheng Jin, Songheng Jin

“…This review delves into the developmental objectives of CSF, providing a new insight into the latest research advances and practical experience in CSF among eight Europe and American countries, including Brazil, USA, Czech, Finland, etc. …”
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Desmoplastic small round cell tumor: an update of current management practices by Ahmed Gawash, Alexa Simonetti, Brandon J. Goodwin, Alissa Brotman O’Neill

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A field methodology to advance social equity and transformative adaptation to climate change in smallholder communities by Patti Petesch, Eleanor Fisher, Olivia Ebenstål Almeida, Jon Hellin, Renee Bullock

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Advancements in biomaterials and bioactive solutions for lumbar spine fusion cages: Current trends and future perspectives by Iulian Antoniac, Veronica Manescu (Paltanea), Gheorghe Paltanea, Aurora Antoniac, Marco Fosca, Dan Laptoiu, Julietta V. Rau

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A Systematic Review of Advanced Imaging Modalities for Bladder Cancer: Comparative Analysis of Strengths and Limitations by Saba Maqsood, Muhammad Omair Siddique, Aftab Ahmed, Saba Akram, Hassan Raza Asghar, Pakeeza Shafiq, Muhammad Arsalan Shah

“…AI-augmented BLC achieved specificity from 88–95% for carcinoma in situ detection. CLE and OCT provided a real time means for lesion characterization, with OCT showing greater specificity (85–97.8%) than CLE (66.5–74.8%) for CIS. …”
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Digital twins in logistics: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis for advancing smart cities and sustainable development by Andrii Galkin, Ganna Samchuk, Denys Kopytkov, Russell G. Thompson

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Advanced hydrogel optical fiber sensors with triple-readout for real-time pH sensing by Israr Ahmed, Abdelrahman Sakr, Yarjan Abdul Samad, Haider Butt

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Recent advances in application of edible coatings for temperate fresh/fresh-cut fruits: a review by Farid Moradinezhad, Nida Firdous

“…Continued research and innovation in this area hold significant promise for reducing postharvest losses, improving food security, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. This review summarizes recent advances in different edible coating materials and their uses in prolonging shelf life and decreasing postharvest losses of important temperate fresh/fresh-cut fruits worldwide.…”
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Advancements in Nanotechnology for Enhanced Food Safety and Hygiene: Pathogen Detection, Smart Packaging, and Preservation Applications by Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Ammar B. Altemimi, Qausar Hamed AlKaisy, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Aryan Mahmood Faraj, Tablo Azad H.Slih, Rawaa H. Tlay, Tarek Gamal Mohamed Abd El-Maksoud, Franscesco Cacciola

“…By integrating cutting-edge detection methods, improving packaging solutions, and addressing safety and sustainability challenges, nanotechnology has the potential to transform food safety and hygiene practices. Future research should focus on advancing nanosensor sensitivity, developing sustainable materials, and fostering consumer trust through transparency and education, ensuring a safer and more sustainable food supply chain. …”
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