Identification and Quantification of Emission Hotspots of Air Pollutants over Bhubaneswar: A Smart City in Eastern India by Saroj Kumar Sahu, Pallavi Sahoo, Poonam Mangaraj, Gufran Beig, Bhishma Tyagi, Basanta Samal, Ashirbad Mishra, Ravi Yadav

“…Abstract Considering the need to identify the sources of air pollution in smart city Bhubaneswar, a non-attainment city in India, a high-resolution comprehensive gridded emission inventory (EI) of eight primary air pollutants has been developed for the base year 2018. …”
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Scoping review: relationship between glucose tolerance and pulmonary decline in cystic fibrosis by Raina Tomoda, Deborah Jane Holmes-Walker

“…Correlations between CGM and OGTT values need to be established. Prospective studies are required to determine whether treating elevated intermediate OGTT values can prevent lung function decline before revising CFRD diagnostic criteria.…”
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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS AND INTERNAL DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA by Omoyeni Tolulope Julius, Falusi Fisayo Samuel, Onuoha Anthony Uchenna

“…This study thus recommends enhancement in use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in Nigerian political parties, including the need for legal reforms for arbitration, Education and workshops for political parties and the promotion of a culture of dialogue and compromise within political parties to reduce the burden on the judiciary and enhance internal democracy. …”
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Sociological approach in managing high school violence in Serbia in the COVID - 19 postpandemic period by Milosavljević-Stević Milena, Radosavljević Života, Anđelković Aleksandar

“…Given that sociology has developed specialized branches such as cultural sociology, rural sociology, sociology of religion, business sociology, sociology of labour, sociology of sport, etc., there is a need to consider introducing sociology of violence as a branch of study that comprehensively addresses the issue of violence. …”
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Effects of benzotriazoles UV-328, UV-329, and UV-P on the self-renewal and adipo-osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells by Yue Zhang, Hui Zhao, Qianxi Feng, Rui Guo, Li Zhong, Shengxian Liang

“…These findings raise concerns about the health impacts of BUVSs, particularly UV-P, and underscore the need for further investigation into their toxicological profiles.…”
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The Test Re-Test Reliability of A Novel Single Leg Hop Test (T-Drill Hop Test) by Rodney Negrete, Samantha Simms, Jacob Gross, Lucas Nunes Rabello, Matt Hixon, Ibrahim M. Zeini, Walter L. Jenkins, George J. Davies

“…Many of the functional performance tests assess only the sagittal plane or forward direction and may only partially assess a person’s athletic abilities. There is a need for reliable and valid functional tests to assess in a multi-directional manner…”
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Awareness, efficacy, and readiness on the usability of counseling service application software to enhance the academic outcome by Abdulmutalib Opeyemi Adio, Hameed Olamilekan Bolaji

“…These findings highlight the need for training programs to enhance counselors’ awareness and competencies. …”
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Mechanical Percussion Devices: A Survey of Practice Patterns Among Healthcare Professionals by Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker, David G Behm, Kyle Stull, Morey J Kolber

“…To date, there are few published studies or evidence-based guidelines for these devices. There is a need to understand what professionals believe about this technology and how they use these devices in clinical practice…”
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First detection and phylogenetic analysis of Trypanosoma species in European wolves and bears: discovery of novel haplotypes by Blanka Orłowska, Magdalena Świsłocka-Cutter, Katarzyna Filip-Hutsch, Daniel Młocicki, Adam Olszewski, Marek Asman, Krzysztof Anusz, Joanna Werszko

“…Moreover, these findings underscore the need for further research to comprehensively understand the diversity, distribution, and potential impact of Trypanosoma species on the populations of large carnivores.…”
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Bridging inequity gaps in healthcare through tailored support: implementation perspectives of the Social Health Bridge-Building Programme by Gitte Valentin, Thomas Maribo, Claus Vinther Nielsen, Merete Tonnesen, Lisa Gregersen Oestergaard

“…Most users (96%) reported that the student-volunteer accommodated their need for support. The additional number of accompaniments over six months ranged from 0 to 21. …”
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Histological diagnosis of primary biliary cholangitis in one patient without cholestasis alterations: a case report that escaped guidelines by Matteo Biagi, Elisa Bernasconi, Carmela Cursaro, Enrico Ronconi, Filippo Zanni, Pamela Sighinolfi, Pietro Andreone

“…The manuscript wants to propose the re-evaluation of the role of liver biopsy in PBC diagnosis and the need for a serological or histological biomarker in the follow-up of patients without cholestatic alterations.…”
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Dissemination of Evidence-Based Recommendations for Sickle Cell Disease to Primary Care and Emergency Department Providers in North Carolina: A Cost Benefit Analysis by Paula Tanabe, Audrey L. Blewer, Emily Bonnabeau, Hayden B. Bosworth, Denise H. Clayton, Nancy Crego, Marian F. Earls, Kern Eason, Grayson Forlines, Gary Rains, Matthew Young, Nirmish Shah

“…**Objectives:** SCD is a complex chronic disease resulting in the need for primary, specialty and emergency care. Many providers do not feel prepared to care for individuals with SCD, despite the existence of evidence-based guidelines. …”
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The Commercial Determinants of Nonalcoholic Beer: Redemption, Revenue, or Men’s Harm Reduction? by John L. Oliffe, Nina Gao, Mary T. Kelly, Trevor Goodyear, Murray Drummond, Christine Levesque, Katherine White

“…We conclude with a discussion about the redemption, revenue, and men’s harm reduction potentials, pragmatically arguing the need to both regulate and incentivize NAB. Proposed are promising directions for future research with the goal of reducing men’s alcohol use and associated harms.…”
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Experimental investigation of the parameters of additively manufactured coaxial swirl injectors by Samir Vekilov, Volodymyr Lipovskyi, Roman Marchan, Artem Lohvynenko

“…Usually for successful development of the rocket engine costly equipment as well as advanced manufacturing experience is in need which explains high overall manufacturing cost. …”
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Elicitation of Health-related Quality-of-life Concepts Associated with Overactive Bladder: A Qualitative Study by Natalia Hawken, Zalmai Hakimi, Samuel Aballéa, Jameel Nazir, Isaac A. O. Odeyemi, Mondher Toumi

“…Factors which affected more than 50% of patients were going for a short walk, waking up at night, travelling/holidays, socializing/going out, embarrassment/shame, need to plan activities, and restriction of places visited. …”
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Electricity- and hydrogen-driven energy system sector-coupling in net-zero CO2 emission pathways by Bob van der Zwaan, Amir Fattahi, Francesco Dalla Longa, Mark Dekker, Detlef van Vuuren, Robert Pietzcker, Renato Rodrigues, Felix Schreyer, Daniel Huppmann, Johannes Emmerling, Stefan Pfenninger, Francesco Lombardi, Panagiotis Fragkos, Maria Kannavou, Theofano Fotiou, Giannis Tolios, Will Usher

“…Energy system and integrated assessment models show that, to follow pathways compatible with the European policy target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, large amounts of renewable electricity and H2 need to be generated, mostly by scaling-up wind and solar energy production capacity. …”
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Differences in fatty infiltration in thigh muscles and physical function between people with and without knee osteoarthritis and similar body mass index: a cross-sectional study by Jessica B. Aily, Marcos de Noronha, Ricardo J. Ferrari, Stela M. Mattiello

“…These findings highlight the need for further research to explore the clinical significance of intraMAT and its potential impact on physical function in this population.…”
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Defense Budget Gaps and Legal Implications of Alternative Financing in Indonesia: A Legal Reform Perspective by Aris Marsudiyanto, Athor Subroto, Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, A. Hanief Saha Ghafur

“…The urgency of addressing this funding shortfall is heightened by Indonesia’s need for robust defense capabilities in an increasingly unstable geopolitical environment. …”
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Treatment Patterns and Outcomes Among Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer Initiating First-Line Therapy in the United States by Robert L. Coleman, Jamie Garside, Jean Hurteau, Joehl Nguyen, Monica Kobayashi

“…**Conclusions:** Patients with recurrent/advanced EC have a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for therapies with more durable benefits.…”
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Efficiency comparison of natural coagulants (Cactus pads and Moringa seeds) for treating textile wastewater (in the case of Kombolcha textile industry) by Getahun Demeke Worku, Shimeles Nigussie Abate

“…Coagulation is considered one of the most effective methods for treating textile wastewaters, which technically need to have a natural or artificial coagulant added to eliminate dangerous pollutants. …”
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