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The transition to green hydrogen is critical for achieving sustainable energy systems and climate goals. This study presents MODERHydrogen-H₂, a comprehensive framework for assessing solar- and wind-based green hydrogen production, fossil fuel substi...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shifting from experimental pilots to mainstream clinical infrastructure, redefining how evidence, accountability, and ethics intersect in healthcare. This narrative review integrates insights from peer-reviewed...

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) produces systemic alterations that can be reflected in biochemical parameters beyond microbiological resolution. Early characterization of the biochemical response to treatment could provide additional criteria for followi...

This study investigates an inlet design for a gravitational vortex turbine (GVT), drawing inspiration from the ancient Nazca puquios. The puquios are ingenious subterranean aqueducts constructed by the Nazca culture (c. 100 BC–800 AD) in southe...

In recent decades, robotic locomotion has applied different techniques to emulate central pattern generators (CPGs). The theory of CPG explains the biological functions of motor control in living organisms. This paper presents an unpublished model fo...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of phyto-additive mixture supplementation on semen quality and on some reproductive parameters after artificial insemination in rabbits. The trial run 120 days on 20 adult New Zealand white rabbit b...

The mineral composition of Ilex paraguariensis is strongly shaped by the physicochemical characteristics and natural fertility of the soils in which it is cultivated. This study evaluated macro- and microelement concentrations in fresh leaves from fo...

The agri-food sector is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions while facing increasing demand for food production driven by population growth. Transitioning towards sustainable and low-carbon agricultural systems is therefore critical...

In contemporary construction practice, concrete surfaces are commonly coated; however, this factor is often disregarded in durability assessments, particularly with respect to carbonation. Such omission may lead to overly conservative designs and unn...

This research presents a lens-based light collection system that integrates a handmade glass conical waveguide (GCW) with a single silica multimodal optical fiber (SMMF) and a concentrator Fresnel lens (FL). The GCW functions as a secondary optical e...

Background and aim: Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining increasing relevance in orthopaedic surgery, particularly in prosthetic surgery, due to its ability to support preoperative planning through advanced imaging analysis, implant size predictio...

Arsenic (As) accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa L.) is considered a major environmental and food safety concern, particularly in flooded agroecosystems where reducing conditions mobilize As from soils. Portugal is one of Europe’s rice producers...

The present study describes the ten-year (2014–2024) validation of a Class 100,000ISO 8 qualified air system used in the manufacture of non-sterile pharmaceutical dosage forms in a GMP-certified facility. The lifecycle evaluation included desig...

This study analyzes the observed patterns of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) use by students in higher education through the lens of the sociotechnical systems (STS) theory, focusing on the academic subsystem. The empirical basis i...

This study aimed to examine the association between physical activity and individuals’ health status, healthcare utilization, socio-demographic characteristics, and health behaviors in a large representative sample from Northern Greece. A cross...

This study examines the functional degradation of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells after 17 years of field exposure in the Adrar Desert, Algeria. Harsh thermal, radiative, and mechanical conditions accelerate aging, affecting electrical perform...

Background: CrossFit^® is a high-intensity functional training modality with increasing popularity, yet limited evidence describes the general profile of its practitioners. Objective: To characterize CrossFit^® athletes based on their training...

This study aims to enhance the security of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within the Internet of Drones (IoD) ecosystem by detecting and preventing Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks. We introduce DroneDefender, a web-based intrusion detection system (...

In recent years, sialidases (neuraminidases) derived from non-clinical sources have attracted considerable interest due to their potential applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. A deeper understanding of the mechanisms regulating sia...

This study evaluated the feasibility of using recycled plastics (PP, HDPE, and PET) for sustainable construction applications. Materials were collected, processed, and extruded following a structured methodology, and their physico-mechanical and envi...

Ellipsometric mapping measurements and Bayesian evaluation were performed with a non-collimated, imaging ellipsometer using an LCD monitor as a light source. In such a configuration, the polarization state of the illumination and the local angle of i...

Introduction: The sustained global epidemic of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) necessitates comprehensive, region-specific surveillance to inform public health policy. This 30-year retrospective observational cohort study delineated the epidemiolo...

The present paper concerns a new formulation of the optimal design problem of I-shaped multistep steel beam elements, based on the study of the plastic strain spread occurring in the relevant elements, with the aim of determining the length involved...

Assisted Reproductive Technology Units (ARTUs) constitute a rapidly growing sector in healthcare, where service quality and patient safety are closely intertwined with ethical principles, technological precision, and managerial efficiency. This study...

IoT-based blockchain technology has improved the healthcare system to ensure the privacy and security of healthcare data. A Blockchain Bridge (BB) is a tool that enables multiple blockchain networks to communicate with each other. The existing approa...

The winemaking industry represents one of the most important sectors of the Mediterranean agrifood economy, generating large amounts of solid residues, especially grape pomace. The study aimed to evaluate during two consecutive harvest years the infl...

Background: Hermetia illucens larvae provide a sustainable bioconversion pathway that transforms agro-industrial residues into protein- and nutrient-dense biomass and frass, suitable for animal feed and soil amendment, respectively. Nevertheless, the...

The integration of artificial intelligence into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), supported by edge computing architectures, marks a new paradigm of intelligent automation. Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML) is emerging as a key technology that e...

Liver fibrosis is a common pathological result of chronic hepatic injury caused by various factors, such as viral hepatitis, alcohol-induced liver disease, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). It is characterized by an excessi...

This paper presents an intelligent operational strategy that performs the coordinated dispatch of active and reactive power from PV distributed generators (PV DGs) and Distributed Static Compensators (D-STATCOMs) to support secure and economical oper...

Research suggests that overweight/obese adults (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²) have an elevated risk of cognitive decline. Although exercise is recommended to improve both physical and cognitive health, adherence is often low in this population. Virtual reality...

This study aims to report the first Latvian version of the RESTQ-76, focusing on its internal validity, reliability, structural validity, and the relationships between the factors of the questionnaire. A total of 394 athletes (225 men and 169 women),...

Cervical cancer remains the fourth most common malignancy among women worldwide. Despite well-developed prevention measures, incidence and mortality continue to rise, especially in low- and middle-income countries due to low screening coverage and un...

The Mediterranean Sea is recognized for its high biodiversity but is also a hotspot for pollution. In this study, fish samples of four native marine species were collected from wild catches to determine contaminants such as Anisakis parasites and hea...

This study examines the impact of sociodemographic factors on the attitudes of EU citizens towards animal welfare and their implications for trade policy. Variations in animal welfare legislation across major commercial blocks create ethical and econ...

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Intense training loads alter the skin microbiome and defence mechanisms in athletes, yet adaptation profiles remain insufficiently characterised. This study evaluated the relationships between skin bacterial microbiome structure, antimicrobial activi...

This study examines the adoption of a low-cost model to support digital transformation in small- and medium-sized industrial enterprises (SMEs) within the context of Industry 4.0. In light of the need to increase operational efficiency while simultan...

Plants have been used in medicine for centuries to treat various diseases, with alcohol and ethanol being known as universal solvents for the extraction of medicinal plant substances. This article sheds light on Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) and ab...

Iron deficiency anemia remains a major public health concern in Brazil, particularly among children, pregnant women, and women of childbearing age. This scoping review aimed to map the trend line of public policies on iron supplementation and food fo...

Cement production in Africa remains carbon-intensive, primarily due to the use of coal-based thermal energy. This study conducts a comparative cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) of cement production using 100% coal (Scenario A) against partia...

Large language models (LLMs) are rapidly being explored as tools to support learning and assessment in health science education, yet their performance across discipline-specific evaluations remains underexamined. This study evaluated the accuracy of...

Abductive reasoning—the search for plausible explanations—has long been central to human inquiry, from forensics to medicine and scientific discovery. Yet formal approaches in AI have largely reduced abduction to eliminative search: hypot...

We conducted a techno-economic feasibility study and assessed the FP²O resilience of an industrial plant producing magnetized hydrogels from Peruvian Amarilla Reyna potato starch. The process includes alkaline pretreatment, grafting with acrylic acid...

Kalanchoe laetivirens is widely consumed as a medicinal plant in rural and urban communities, traditionally used in folk medicine for treating inflammatory conditions and cancer. However, little is known about its elemental composition and the potent...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming pharmaceutical science by shifting drug delivery research from empirical experimentation toward predictive, data-driven innovation. This review critically examines the integration of AI across formulation...

This study is motivated by the severe tribological regime of PA6 composites in VR platforms operating under dry or boundary lubrication, where alternating shear during foot rotation, localised contact pressures, and third-body abrasion concurrently c...

Despite its economic profitability, fur farming in Europe, responsible for half of global production, faces a growing ethical backlash. Animal welfare concerns, particularly regarding mink, foxes, and raccoon dogs kept in restrictive cages, have inte...

Honeycomb graphene aerogels offer a combination of graphene wall qualities, such as mechanical strength and binding, and the unique, engineered architecture of honeycombs. The honeycomb structure opens new opportunities for property modification, suc...

This paper presents the design of an autonomous robot guide for a museum-like environment in a motorcycle assembly plant. The system integrates Industry 4.0 technologies such as artificial vision, indoor positioning, generative artificial intelligenc...