Burden of HPV-induced diseases and cost effectiveness of catch-up vaccination in Czech Republic: a model-based study by Vojtech Kamenský, Lukáš Dostálek, Martin Rožánek, Aleš Tichopád, Roman Prymula, Ivana Šarkanová

“…This study analyses the health and economic impacts of HPV-associated diseases in the Czech Republic and evaluates the cost-effectiveness of a catch-up vaccination program. …”
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Assessment of post-harvest fish losses at the fishers’ level in Lake Tana, Ethiopia by Solomon Birie, Minwyelet Mingist, Mulugeta Kibret

“…Fish are essential for ensuring food and nutrition security; and economic growth. However, post-harvest loss poses a significant challenge in the value chain due to the perishable nature of fish. …”
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Empowering nursing students: understanding and addressing bullying experiences in clinical training by Maryam Janatolmakan, Saeedeh Piri, Mohammad Amin Nouri, Alireza Khatony

“…The categories encompassed “educational settings,” “healthcare environments,” “administrative settings,” “direct bullying,” “indirect bullying,” “clinical environment,” “socio-economic factors,” “psychological issues,” “communication and emotional challenges,” “individual challenges,” and “educational challenges.” …”
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Real-time rapid accident detection for optimizing road safety in Bangladesh by Md Shamsul Arefin, Md Ibrahim Shikder Mahin, Farzana Akter Mily

“…Road traffic accidents in Dhaka are among the worst in the world, along with huge human fatalities and vast economic losses. An advanced car accident detecting system using a YOLOv11 model is proposed for highly efficient real-time detection to further upgrade the emergency response systems. …”
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Traffic-related-air-pollutant PM2.5 Caused Toxicity on Caenorhabditis elegans with Cotreatment of High-dose Glucose and Tempeh by Jian-He Lu, Ming-Hsien Tsai, Sen-Ting Huang, Jia-De Lee, Ta-Chih Hsiao, Wan Nurdiyana Wan Mansor, How-Ran Chao

“…Abstract Rapid economic development and urbanization have significantly increased PM2.5-induced and hyperglycemia-induced toxicological effects. …”
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Estimating population attributable risk fraction of determinants of pediatric obesity by Maryam Yazdi, Ibrahim Abdollahpour, Mostafa Qorbani, Saba Karimi, Mohammad Esmail Motlagh, Majid Khademian, Roya Kelishadi

“…Abstract Objectives Childhood obesity imposes a remarkable socio-economic and health-related burden, with an increasing worldwide trend. …”
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Unit commitment in microgrid systems using artificial intelligence techniques by Barnabas I. Gwaivangmin, Ganiyu A. Bakare, Ya’U S. Haruna, Abdullahi L. Amoo

“…Implementing E-HPSO–SA has the potential to enhance the economic viability of microgrid systems by meeting load demand requirements while maximizing operational efficiency, particularly in the face of escalating power supply costs.…”
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Increasing the Soil Resistance Value in the 20 kV Medium Voltage Distribution Network using the Soil Treatment method by Taryo Taryo, Andri Ahmad Fauzi, Rosidi Rosidi

“…This study recommends this blend as an effective and economical alternative to reduce grounding resistance in 20 kV electrical distribution systems.…”
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Affordability of sugar-sweetened beverages and nonessential energy-dense foods after taxation, Mexico, 2010–2022 by Néstor A. Sánchez-Ortiz, Adriana Vargas Flores, Jesús E. Morales-Ríos, J. Alai Quiroz-Reyes, M. Arantxa Colchero

“…Tax rates would need to increase significantly to reduce affordability, and they should be adjusted for economic growth to compensate for increases in household income.…”
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TRANSNATIONAL THREATS AND FOREIGN POLICY SHIFTS: INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES by AHMED OLAWALE MOLIKI, NURUDEEN ABIDEMI AKANBI

“…Therefore, the findings revealed that globalisation, while promoting economic growth, cultural interaction, and technical progress in West Africa states, has also given rise to non-state actors like terrorists and has disruptive consequences for sovereignty and national security. …”
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Predicting hydropower generation: A comparative analysis of Machine learning models and optimization algorithms for enhanced forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency by Chunyang Wang, Chao Li, Yudong Feng, Shoufeng Wang

“…Optimizing hydropower generation is crucial for addressing economic and environmental concerns, though it requires comprehensive monitoring and understanding of energy conversion processes. …”
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GWSF-EuSWAP70 gene expression to enhance gray mold resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana by Zhenchi Huang, Xiaoming Li, Fenglian Cai, Lichun Li, Zhihua Wu

“…Abstract Background Eucalyptus, a widely cultivated woody plant, is susceptible to a diverse array of pests and diseases, leading to reduced yields and economic losses. Traditional breeding methods are very time-consuming; therefore, plant genetic engineering has emerged as a promising approach for plant pathogen management. …”
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US state-level containment policies not associated with food insecurity changes during the early COVID-19 pandemic: a multilevel analysis by Samantha M Sundermeir, Erin Tigue, Francesco Acciai, Emma Moynihan, Meredith T Niles, Roni Neff

“…Our framework depicts theorised linkages between stringency policies and five domains of food security (availability, physical access, economic access, acceptability in meeting preferences and agency, which includes both self-efficacy and infrastructure). …”
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Impacts of PM on Indoor Air Quality of Airport Terminal Buildings in a Core City of North China Plain by Yunting Zhao, Wenhui Zheng, Simeng Ma, Weikai Kong, Bo Han, Jian Yu

“…Abstract With the economic growth and globalization, a great deal of airports are being or planned to be constructed or retrofitted in China. …”
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Exploring offshore wind’s potential to enhance energy security in nations with limited land and fuel resources by Kenji Shiraishi, Umed Paliwal, Nikit Abhyankar, Daniel M Kammen, Amol Phadke, Won Young Park

“…This study aims to assess the quality of OSW resources with high temporal and spatial resolution and to elucidate the economically feasible deployment of OSW using advanced power system models with Japan as a case study. …”
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Explanatory LSTM-AE-Based Anomaly Detection for Time Series Data in Marine Transportation by Zhan Wang, Mwamba Kasongo Dahouda, Hyoseong Hwang, Inwhee Joe

“…Ensuring the normal operation of mechanical equipment is crucial in marine transportation, as data anomalies in these systems can lead to serious safety incidents, environmental pollution, and economic losses. To improve the accuracy and efficiency of anomaly detection in ship equipment data, a long-short-term memory auto-encoder model (LSTM-AE) has been developed, tailored for time-series anomaly detection. …”
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A comprehensive review of AI-based collagen valorization: Recent trends, innovations in extraction, and applications by Arthi Srinivasan, Arun Gupta, Vigneswaran Narayanamurthy

“…The study emphasizes the potential to create economically valuable products while promoting environmental sustainability and innovation, paving the way for efficient and eco-friendly practices in the collagen industry through a holistic and multidisciplinary approach.…”
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Self-citation pattern among world's top 2 % of the scientists by Berun A. Abdalla, Ayman M. Mustafa, Fattah H. Fattah, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Sami S. Omar, Ameer M. Salih, Aso S. Muhialdeen, Jaafar Omer Ahmed, Rawa Bapir, Shvan H. Mohammed, Karokh K. Mohammed, Hiwa O. Baba, Sasan M. Ahmed, Shevan M. Mustafa, Kayhan A. Najar

“…The self-citation percentages ranged from 4.47 % in Economics and Business to 20.88 % in Physics and Astronomy. …”
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The compressive strength development and pH of cement mortars incorporating high volume supplementary cementitious materials under accelerated curing by Sumra Yousuf, Muhammad Rizwan, Belal Alsubari, Mustabshirha Gul, Muhammad Mahmood Ali, Muhammad Nasir Bashir, Abid Latif

“…With the construction industry increasingly adopting blended cements for their technical, economic, and environmental benefits, the use of high volumes of SCMs remains a subject of caution. …”
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Efects of Covid-19 on Micro Finance Loan Recovery: A Case Study of Lethego “U” Ltd Kabale Branch. by Tumwesigye, Isaac Kahire

“…The potential of microfinance in promoting economic growth in both developed and developing countries is widely accepted and documented by both scholars and policymakers. …”
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