Cybersecurity Solutions for Industrial Internet of Things–Edge Computing Integration: Challenges, Threats, and Future Directions by Tamara Zhukabayeva, Lazzat Zholshiyeva, Nurdaulet Karabayev, Shafiullah Khan, Noha Alnazzawi

“…Our study highlights the prevalent IIoT layer attacks, common intrusion methods, and critical threats facing IIoT–edge computing environments. Additionally, we examine various types of cyberattacks targeting CPS, outlining their significant impact on industrial operations. …”
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Evolution of Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics: From Conventional Drugs to Medicinal Plants, Immunotherapy, Microbiotherapy and Nanotherapy by Emma Ortiz-Islas, Pedro Montes, Citlali Ekaterina Rodríguez-Pérez, Elizabeth Ruiz-Sánchez, Talía Sánchez-Barbosa, Diego Pichardo-Rojas, Cecilia Zavala-Tecuapetla, Karla Carvajal-Aguilera, Victoria Campos-Peña

“…Current FDA-approved drugs, such as rivastigmine, donepezil, galantamine, and memantine, offer only modest symptomatic relief and are frequently associated with significant adverse effects. Faced with this challenge and in line with advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology of this neurodegenerative condition, various innovative therapeutic strategies have been explored. …”
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Knowledge and behavior: a study on adoption of best management practices among Sri Lankan shrimp farmers by Abeykoon Nirukshika D. F., Kono Hiroichi, Kato Keisuke, Sajiki Takahiro, Athambawa Jiffry

“…Shrimp farming in Sri Lanka is economically advantageous but faces challenges like disease outbreaks and environmental issues. …”
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SUSTAINABLE BEEKEEPING IN ALGERIA: EXPLORING PRACTICES, CHALLENGES, AND LOCAL HONEYBEE TRAITS FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT by Haider Yamina, Adjlane Noureddine, Martin-Hernande Raquel, Haddad Nizar, Abdelmounaim Khemmouli

“…Beekeeping in Algeria faces significant challenges, particularly the devastating effects of the Varroa mite, an ectoparasite harming bee colonies. …”
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Pretrained Detail Enhancement Framework for Remote Sensing Object Detection by Mo Zhou, Yue Zhou, Dawei Yang, Kai Song

“…Remote sensing object detection faces significant challenges due to the varying resolutions of images and the diverse shapes of objects. …”
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A Research Study for the Design of a Portable and Configurable Ground Test System for the A400M Aircraft by Diego F. Larios, Julio Barbancho, Félix Biscarri, Iñigo Monedero

“…Researches have been conducted facing the real problems of data acquisition and control in the assembly, maintenance, and repair processes of aircraft. …”
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Introduction of Vector-Borne Infections in Europe: Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral Pathogens with Potential Impact on One Health by Jacopo Logiudice, Maria Alberti, Andrea Ciccarone, Benedetta Rossi, Giorgio Tiecco, Maria Antonia De Francesco, Eugenia Quiros-Roldan

“…By emphasizing the importance of interconnected human, animal, and environmental health, integrated One Health strategies are crucial in addressing this complex issue. Europe faces increased risk due to the expanding habitats of disease-carrying organisms, the spread of new species like <i>Aedes albopictus</i> since 2013, and increased movement of infected individuals between countries, leading European countries to implement strategies such as enhanced surveillance systems, public awareness campaigns, and prompt outbreak response strategies. …”
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Flow direction algorithm for optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays considering arc flash by Dina K. Mahmoud, Shady H．E．Abdel Aleem, Ahmed M. Ibrahim, Mahmoud M. Sayed, Wael Abdelfattah

“…The coordination between relays plays a significant role in the protection scheme of modern power systems, and achieving it is one of the most important challenges facing power system engineers. There are impacts such as incident energy (IE) caused by arc flash (AF) which must not exceed the threshold according to IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E standards to increase workers' safety and reduce the danger of equipment damage. …”
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Developing the Preventing Model of Transnational Crimes in Russia and Indonesia in the Age of Sanctions and Global Economic Instability by Toebagus Galang Windi Pratama, Ruslan Puzikov, Sergey Lantsov, Vadim Ponkratov, Ekaterina Khomenko, Larisa Vatutina, Gustavo Henrique Rodrigues Pessoa

“…This study reveals novel insights into the distinct patterns of transnational crime: Russia primarily faces cybercrime, economic offenses, and money laundering, while Indonesia grapples with human trafficking, environmental crimes, and maritime piracy. …”
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Varying effects of Vicia sativa and Vicia villosa on bacterial composition and enzyme activities in nutrient-deficient sugarcane soils under greenhouse conditions by Emihle Ngonini, María A. Pérez-Fernández, Anathi Magadlela

“…Abstract Declining soil health and productivity are key challenges faced by sugarcane small-scale growers in South Africa. …”
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Highly Tunable, Nanomaterial‐Functionalized Structural Templating of Intracellular Protein Structures Within Biological Species by Dae‐Hyeon Song, Chang Woo Song, Seunghee H. Cho, Tae Yoon Kwon, Hoeyun Jung, Ki Hyun Park, Jiyun Kim, Junyoung Seo, Jaeyoung Yoo, Minjoon Kim, Gyu Rac Lee, Jisung Hwang, Hyuck Mo Lee, Jonghwa Shin, Jennifer H. Shin, Yeon Sik Jung, Jae‐Byum Chang

“…However, conventional biotemplating faces limitations due to the predominantly intracellular existence of proteins and associated challenges in achieving tunability while preserving functionality. …”
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Postdigital Bystanding: Youth Experiences of Sexual Violence Workshops in Schools in England, Ireland, and Canada by Jessica Ringrose, Debbie Ging, Faye Mishna, Betsy Milne, Tanya Horeck, Kaitlynn Mendes

“…Whist the young people generally reported benefitting from the intervention, in the context of increasing use of digital technologies amongst youth, we explore the context-specific challenges they faced in learning about and being supported through bystander strategies across a wide range of diverse school spaces. …”
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All-round enhancement induced by oxophilic single Ru and W atoms for alkaline hydrogen oxidation of tiny Pt nanoparticles by Wensheng Jiao, Zhanghao Ren, Zhibo Cui, Chao Ma, Ziang Shang, Guanzhen Chen, Ruihu Lu, Tao Gan, Ziyun Wang, Yu Xiong, Yunhu Han

“…However, platinum (Pt), as the benchmark catalyst for the hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) of AEMFCs anodes, still faces issues of insufficient performance and susceptibility to CO poisoning. …”
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Global support at the click of a button: How digital remittances help Ukraine during crises by Yevheniia Polishchuk, Yana Valko, Olena Shuplat, Yurii Vasylyshen

“…In recent years, Ukraine has faced two major crises: the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. …”
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Transvaginal NOTES hysterectomy with the Chinese robotic single port platform - Report of two cases by Chunhua Zhang, Qing Li, Fang Fang, Shanchuang Wei, Qian Lu, Xiaoming Guan

“…Two elbowed instruments, a bipolar grasper, a pair of monopolar scissors, and a facing-upward camera were used. The hysterectomies were carried out precisely, without complications. …”
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Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria by Izuogu Chibuzo, Daniel Adu Ankrah, Umeh Ngozi E, Ebenehi Ojomugbokenyode, Musaaab Ibrahim, Iroegbu Susan, Ekweanya Ndidiamaka, Okorie Amah David

“…Socio-economic factors and the challenges faced influenced youth participation in rice cultivation. …”
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Retroperitoneal Müllerian cyst causing uterine protrusion in a teenage girl by Fu-Chieh Chu, Hsu-Han Wang, Yen-Tin Chen, Ya-Chun Chuang, Liang-Ming Lo, Steven W. Shaw

“…Objective: To describe a rare case of a retroperitoneal Müllerian cyst in a teenage girl with a protruding uterus and associated urogenital anomalies, and to discuss the challenges faced in differential diagnosis and management of such cases. …”
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Electrochemical sensors for the detection of immune checkpoint related proteins and their role in cancer companion diagnostics by Louise Barnaby, Andrew G. Watts, Pedro Estrela

“…Electrochemical sensors are a high sensitivity point of care diagnostic technique that can have the potential to achieve detection of multiple biomarkers at once. The main problem facing this field is improving their sensitivity to be able to detect the incredibly low concentrations of biomarkers found in liquid biopsy samples. …”
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An improved electrocardiogram arrhythmia classification performance with feature optimization by Annisa Darmawahyuni, Siti Nurmaini, Bambang Tutuko, Muhammad Naufal Rachmatullah, Firdaus Firdaus, Ade Iriani Sapitri, Anggun Islami, Jordan Marcelino, Rendy Isdwanta, Muhammad Ikhwan Perwira

“…Abstract Background Automatic classification of arrhythmias based on electrocardiography (ECG) data faces several significant challenges, particularly due to the substantial volume of clinical data involved in ECG signal analysis. …”
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Exploring the role and mechanisms of the PMA gene in Aspergillus fumigatus by Chengrui Tan, Shaojie Jiang, Hongli Zhai, Qingwen Hu, Chenxi Liu, Yi Sun, Lujuan Gao

“…In the realm of aspergillosis, a critical concern for immunocompromised patients facing Aspergillus fumigatus, effective management hinges on understanding fungal growth, stress resistance, and response to antifungal treatments. …”
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