Immunotherapy in autoimmune encephalitis by Trewin, BP, Freeman, I, Ramanathan, S, Irani, SR

“…<p><strong> Recent findings </strong></p> We highlight acute and long-term treatments used in specific AE syndromes, exemplify how understanding disease pathogenesis can inform precision therapy and outline challenges of defining disability outcomes in AE. …”

White cat, black cat or good cat: the Beijing consensus as an alternative philosophy for policy deliberation? The case of China by Hasmath, R

“…Contrary to models of development which provide a subset of policy prescriptions for the policymakers’ disposal or a fundamentalist adherence to a particular economic tradition, the philosophical intentionality of the Beijing Consensus is reflected in the infamous words of Deng Xiaoping “I do not care if it is a white cat or a black cat … It is a good cat so long as it catches mice”. That is, the Beijing Consensus inherently recognises that each development scenario has a potential set of challenges that may require unique and/or experimental solutions factoring the current political, social and economic environment. …”

The effect of inter-municipal cooperation on social assistance programs: evidence from housing allowances in England by Elston, T, Bel, G, Wang, H

“…Altogether, these results suggest that, in this setting, inter-municipal cooperation may be unsuited to labor-intensive public services; that short- and long-term effects can differ; and that, even in the absence of a profit motive, quality shading remains a risk in cooperation reforms.…”

Can solar water kiosks generate sustainable revenue streams for rural water services? by Wagner, J, Merner, S, Innocenti, S, Geling, A, Hope, R

“…However, seasonal volatility in water demand and uncertainty in the long-term revenue effect suggests caution in assuming solar kiosks are a definitive solution to the nuanced and dynamic nature of water user behaviours in rural Africa.…”

Unveiling the importance of longer paths in quantum networks by Hu, X, Dong, G, Lambiotte, R, Christensen, K, Fan, J, Tian, Z, Havlin, S, Meng, X

“…Our findings highlight a critical principle for QN design: non-shortest paths contribute significantly to QN connectivity compared to classical percolation—as long as they are abundant.</p>…”

An umbrella review of health outcomes following traumatic brain injury by Ogonah, MGT, Botchway, S, Yu, R, Schofield, PW, Fazel, S

“…Health-care services should review how to prevent adverse long-term outcomes in TBI.…”

Advancing specificity in delirium: the delirium subtyping initiative by Bowman, EML, Brummel, NE, Caplan, GA, Cunningham, C, Evered, LA, Fiest, KM, Girard, TD, Jackson, TA, LaHue, SC, Lindroth, HL, Maclullich, AMJ, McAuley, DF, Oh, ES, Oldham, MA, Page, VJ, Pandharipande, PP, Potter, KM, Sinha, P, Slooter, AJC, Sweeney, AM, Tieges, Z, Van Dellen, E, Wilcox, ME, Zetterberg, H, Cunningham, EL

“…<p><strong>Background</strong></p> Delirium, a common syndrome with heterogeneous etiologies and clinical presentations, is associated with poor long-term outcomes. Recording and analyzing all delirium equally could be hindering the field's understanding of pathophysiology and identification of targeted treatments. …”

The impact and effectiveness of local content policy on oil exploration and production in Brazil by de Almeida, E, Martinez-Prieto, D

“…The local content commitments are assumed long before the acquisition of product and services for the projects. …”

Just nature recovery: a framework for centring multispecies and multi-dimensional justice in land management by Stanley, T, Hirons, M, Turnbull, J, Lorimer, J, Kumeh, E, Hafferty, C, Anderson, L, McDermott, C

“…Such contestations are particularly pronounced in Scotland, a country with a long history of struggles over land rights, widespread loss of natural habitats, and highly unequal land ownership patterns. …”

A study on dense plasmas using molecular dynamics and X-ray scattering techniques by Mabey, P

“…This type of matter, defined by temperatures of several electronvolts and densities comparable to solids, is characterised by long-range Coulomb interactions between ions and non-negligible electron degeneracy, and is therefore inherently difficult to model theoretically.…”

Exploring the impact of art-based interventions on the mental health of domestic violence survivors: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (2000-2023) by Liu, Xingcen, Kamal Sabran

“…Future research should integrate art-based interventions with other therapies, conduct rigorous empirical studies with long-term follow-ups, and develop culturally adaptive approaches to enhance their global applicability and effectiveness for domestic violence survivors.…”
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The impact of accessing education via smartphone technology on education disparity—a sustainable education perspective by Alam, Gazi Mahabubul, Forhad, Md. Abdur Rahman

“…Despite numerous efforts to address this disparity, it has been a long-standing concern for many communities. It is important to note that the recent pandemic has changed teaching and learning approaches worldwide, where disparity is one of the most challenging issues. …”
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Ensemble neural networks with input optimization for flood forecasting by Mohd Khairudin, Nazli, Mustapha, Norwati, Mohd Aris, Teh Noranis, Zolkepli, Maslina

“…This paper proposed an ensemble of neural networks for long-term flood forecasting that combine the output of backpropagation neural network (BPNN) and extreme learning machine (ELM). …”
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Optimizing graphene anode performance in lithium-ion batteries: investigating the effects of diverse thermal conditions by Ng, Zen Ian, Leong, Yien Leng, Lim, Hong Ngee, Chong, Woon Gie, Huang, Nay Ming

“…The outcomes show noticeably enhanced performance characteristics, suggesting the potential for developing microwave-treated graphene anode for long-lasting and high-performance LIBs.…”

Understanding the role of tourist-oriented villages in promoting rural tourism in China: integrating rural landscapes and tourist services by Yi, Yayun, Siow, May Ling, Ibrahim, Roziya, Abdul Aziz, Faziawati

“…By grasping this concept, rural areas can experience a revival, enabling local governments, villagers, and tourism service providers to actively participate in the long-term planning, management, and development of tourist-oriented villages, crucial for the enduring success of rural tourism initiatives in China.…”

Distinguishing transcreation from translation: exploring strategies to render gender stereotypes by Zhu, Li, Ang, Lay Hoon, Sun, Yanna

“…Academics have long debated the similarities and differences between translation and transcreation. …”
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Improving mental health response in earthquake-prone regions: recommendations following the recent earthquake in Türkiye by Ramalho, Rodrigo, Ersönmez, Rojda, Kına, İdil, Keçeci, İrem, Apparao, Ramin, Koh, Eugene B.Y., Coskun, Bülent

“…We recommend a three-step multi-tiered mental health response system that could significantly help to address the immediate, short-term and long-term mental health needs of communities directly affected by a disaster. …”
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Women’s quest for home: spatial imaginary in Kazuo Ishiguro’s a pale view of hills by Ling, Xu, Awang, Mohammad Ewan, Singh, Hardev Kaur Jujar

“…This dynamic process encompasses three facets: materially, it includes the destruction of homes, the Westernisation of domestic space, and gendered space and domesticity; imaginatively, it involves long-lasting trauma and repression; and relationally, it signifies the transformation of home from unhomely to a homely one. …”
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Habitat Complexity Influencing Avian Community Structure, Conservation Management and its Implications in Malaysia by Abdul Halim, Abdul Muhaimin, Norazlimi, Nor Atiqah

“…However, the advanced research methodologies, long-term monitoring, and a more nuanced understanding of the specific ecological processes influencing bird populations should be well emphasized. …”
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A proposed framework of corporate social responsibility dimensions and employees' unethical pro-organizational behaviour: Evidence from Chinese SMES. by Liu, Renrui, Kanjanapathy, Malini, Saat, Maisarah

“…Such behaviour, although for the benefit of the organization, may have potential and long-term costs to the organization. Corporate social responsibility has been identified as an important influence on unethical pro-organizational behaviour, but there is a lack of exploration of the dimensional level. …”
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