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Celebrating Women in Process Intensification.
This special issue highlights and celebrates the diversity of career pathways of women in process intensification. This interview with Professor Liang Zhao is based personal career experience with both professional & personal reflections

This article presents an integrated pest management solution that uses deep learning for semi-automated pest detection and an expert system for pest management decision making. The proposed system also aims to minimize the use of harmful pesticides, promoting more sustainable agricultural practices.
The full-process crop management and harvesting scheme with integrated space information can improve the intelligence and precision of crop management and harvesting processes. By optimizing field management, yield estimation, and harvesting path planning, the scheme can increase crop yields and quality, leading to higher economic benefits for farmers.
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Fuel Cells Technology and Electrode Materials for a Sustainable Future, Chapter 9 - Emerging materials for hydrogen oxidation reaction, Pages 155-179, 2025

The chapter supports multiple SDGs, including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by emphasizing the development of cost-effective, efficient, and durable electrocatalysts to advance sustainable energy technologies. It also aligns with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through its focus on innovation and technological progress in materials science. Additionally, by promoting the use of non-noble metals, the chapter advocates for SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by encouraging sustainable resource utilization. Furthermore, enhancing electrocatalysts for energy conversion processes can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to SDG 13 (Climate Action).

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Body Image and the Asian Experience: Asians, Asian Americans, and Asian Diasporas Across the Globe, Volume , 1 January 2024

This content aligns with Goal 5: Gender equality in LGBTQ+ Asian communities.

Bordas et al. develop a genomic database, GLADdb, from 53,000 Latin American individuals. This database identifies ancestry across the Americas to promote equitable research on indigenous groups and admixed individuals as well as identify the migration of populations sharing indigenous ancestry.

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World Wildlife Day 2026: Celebrating Biodiversity and Conservation

Observed annually on March 3, World Wildlife Day raises global awareness of the world’s wild flora and fauna. Established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2013, the day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. World Wildlife Day celebrates the intrinsic value of wildlife and its critical contributions to biodiversity, ecosystem health, and human well-being.

World Radio Day 2026: Celebrating Radio's Legacy and Future Impact

Observed annually on February 13, World Radio Day honors radio’s unique role in bridging communities, disseminating information, and fostering social engagement. Established by UNESCO in 2011, this day underscores radio’s power to reach diverse audiences worldwide, serving as a medium for education, connection, and public safety. World Radio Day celebrates radio’s enduring significance and adaptability in an evolving digital landscape.

This review explores using nanotechnology to enhance the delivery of neuroprotective phytochemicals from medicinal plants for Alzheimer's disease (AD), addressing issues of bioavailability, solubility, and blood-brain barrier penetration, and highlights the potential of nanocarriers to revolutionize neuroprotective drug delivery and improve patient outcomes.
This study developed a novel mouse model with tamoxifen-inducible knockout of the Gnpat gene, enabling late-onset plasmalogen deficiency to investigate its role in Alzheimer's disease. The model exhibited significant plasmalogen reduction and associated behavioral and nerve function changes, providing a valuable tool for future research on plasmalogen involvement in neurodegeneration and potential therapies.

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