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Keeping humans at the heart of sustainability

Abstract Sustainability is not a fact to be read off from ecosystems, but an evaluative framework shaped by human judgements about what should be sustained, for whom, and at what cost. Posthuman and more-than-human approaches, which seek to decentre the human by foregrounding eco...

Weighted Blankets to Reduce Anxiety in Hospitalized Patients

Background Weighted blankets are used to help bring calm and promote sleep. Research has shown that the use of weighted blankets can alleviate stress and anxiety, but studies have not been conducted in acutely ill, hospitalized patients. Objective To determine the effectiveness o...

Construction of a Solar Tracker Using Optical and Ultrasonic Sensor by Internet of Things for Control and Monitoring on the Horizontal Axis

This preprint presents the design, construction, and experimental evaluation of a horizontal-axis solar tracking system that combines optical sensing, ultrasonic position feedback, linear actuation, and Internet of Things (IoT)-based control and monitoring. The optical tracking s...

Genome of Neolamarckia macrophylla

Neolamarckia macrophylla (Roxb.) Bosser, belonging to the family Rubiaceae, is a fast-growing tree species native to Indonesia. Its wood has multiple uses, such as plywood production, furniture manufacturing, papermaking, and its bark is also used in traditional medicine. To supp...

A scalable and semantic pipeline for efficient video indexing and person retrieval

Abstract The explosive growth of large-scale video archives from surveillance networks, online platforms, and personal devices has made efficient and semantically rich video retrieval a critical challenge. Existing approaches based on deep multimodal embeddings have significantly...

MAPPING RESEARCH TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED L2 WRITING IN EFL CONTEXTS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric and science mapping analysis of research on technology-enhanced second language (L2) writing in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Although digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) have increasingly influe...

A Planck-Normalized Physical-Vacuum Response Model for Newtonian Weak-Field Gravity

Newtonian gravity is firmly established in the weak-field regime, but its deeper physical origin remains an open question. To address this question, we develop a minimal effective construction on fixed Minkowski spacetime in which matter is represented by localized oscillatory de...

Surfactant in Late Preterm Infants

Despite an incidence ranging from 8% to 30.6% across various studies, a lack of guidelines about the management of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in late preterm infants (LPIs) exists. Clinical criteria for surfactant therapy and mode of administration remain highly variable...

Risk of venous thromboembolism after knee, hip, or shoulder arthroplasty

Aims Arthroplasty is a widely used surgery for end-stage arthritis, but venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a major postoperative complication. Most previous studies have relied solely on hospital data; no study has examined the effect of national clinical guidelines on the rate...

Assessment of the plane of maximum curvature in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using 3D ultrasound

Aims The size of the curves in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is traditionally assessed using 2D Cobb angles, which may underestimate the extent of this complex 3D deformity. The plane of maximum curvature, measured using 3D reconstructions of the spine, incl...

Secondary Mineral Formation Examined During CO2/Basalt Interaction

_ This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper CCUS 4423733, “Experimental Investigation of Secondary Mineral Formation During CO2 /Basalt Interaction Under Reservoir Conditions,” by Elizabeth Appiah, SPE, Ernest Owusu, SPE, and Jas...

Discarding Bedside Cart Paper-Packaged Supplies Between Patients: What Evidence Is Required?

Background Discarding paper-packaged sterile supplies from bedside supply carts between patients in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) is a potential practice to target for environmental stewardship. Objectives To determine opinions about this practice, including what evidenc...

Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum alleviates neonatal calf diarrhea via acetate-associated attenuation of pathogen-induced Th17/IL-17A inflammatory responses

Abstract Background Neonatal calf diarrhea is a major challenge in livestock production and is often driven by pathogen-induced intestinal inflammation and gut dysbiosis. While the therapeutic potential of Bifidobacterium ( B. ) pseudocatenulatum is recognized, its mechanistic in...

IMPLEMENTATION READINESS, BARRIERS, AND ENABLERS OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY-BASED TRACEABILITY ADOPTION IN COMMUNITY PHARMACIES IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA

Background: While blockchain technology offers transformative potential for pharmaceutical supply chain traceability, its successful adoption depends on the structural readiness and adoption dynamics of the stakeholders who must implement it. Understanding these factors is essent...

Temporal Mirror Bench Execution Kit: Frozen Randomization, Tamper-Evident Logging, and Fault-Recovery Dry Runs

This paper presents Version 0.6 of the Temporal Mirror bench-validation program, an ongoing research branch within the broader Chronos working framework. The work converts the earlier instrument-only protocol into an executable testing system. It includes balanced hidden randomiz...

Peptic Ulcer Disease in Pediatrics: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in children, while less prevalent than in adults, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges because of age-specific presentations and pathophysiology. This review addresses the epidemiology, etiologies, clinical manifestations, an...

Patients’ Mental Barriers in Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction: A Qualitative Interview Study

Background Recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) involves both physical and psychological challenges. Although psychological readiness for return to sport (RTS) is increasingly recognized as important, less is known about how patients experience psycholo...

ESCRS guideline for cataract surgery 2024: executive summary

Cataract is a leading cause of visual impairment globally, with surgery as the only effective treatment. Management involves a care pathway, including screening, patient selection, preoperative assessment, surgery, and postoperative care. The ESCRS developed evidence-based guidel...

Shoulder magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with persistent shoulder pain after distal radius fracture: a multicenter pilot study

Purpose: Shoulder pain has been reported after distal radius fracture (DRF) and wrist immobilization, but the shoulder pathology underlying persistent symptoms after DRF remains poorly characterized. This study described shoulder magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in patie...

Fit-for-Purpose Development Planning for Greenfield Aims To Deliver Early Monetization

_ This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 226390, “Fit-for-Purpose Development Planning for Oil Greenfield To Deliver Early Monetization: A Case Study From Sarawak (Malaysia),” by Ankaj Kumar Sinha, SPE, Nur Hazwani Izyan b...