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The normative development of children’s social, emotional, and academic adjustment stems from sources including both family and peer groups. Parent–child and peer interactions have unique and significant implications for children, and these social relationships serve as a foundation for feelings of security and belonging. During the socialization process in at-home and in-school contexts, children display a wide variety of social behaviors. However, several issues require further exploration. For example, what are the different causal relations that might underlie children’s social behaviors? What is the trajectory of these social behaviors at different developmental stages? Can we establish the neural basis for these social behaviors using advanced techniques? In light of these premises, this reprint aims to advance the literature on the development trajectory of children’s social behaviors and their cognitive neural mechanisms. The research in this reprint elucidates a broad range

This article collection from the Special Issue "Sustainable Processes for the Removing of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions" attempts to summarize the state-of-the-art of current macro-, micro- and nanotechnologies for water purification, discussing their field of application, especially for heavy-metal ion removal. For instance, it presents the recently available information on utilizing different biomass materials for heavy metals removal, highlighting the increasing use of these materials due to their low cost, regeneration ability, high adsorption efficiency, and small chemical or biological sludge with a possibility of metal recovery. Related Books Integrated Remediation Processes toward Heavy Metal-Contaminated Environment Environmental & Earth Sciences Advanced Sorbents for Separation of Metal Ions Chemistry & Materials Science ... Novel Adsorbents and Adsorption Methods for Pollutants Removal Chemistry & Materials Science ... Efficient Chemical Technologies and Adsorbents

This Special Issue book contains selected papers from works presented at the 10th EASN (European Aeronautics Science Network) International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space, which was held from the 2nd until the 4th of September, 2020. About 350 remote participants contributed to a high-level scientific gathering providing some of the latest research results on the topic, as well as some of the latest relevant technological advancements. Eleven interesting articles, which cover a wide range of topics including characterization, analysis and design, as well as numerical simulation, are contained in this Special Issue. Related Books 11th EASN International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space to the Satisfaction of the European Citizens Engineering 9th EASN International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space Engineering 12th EASN International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space for Opening New Horizons Engineering 8th EASN-CEAS Workshop on Manufact

Electromembrane processes offer a multitude of applications, allowing for the recovery of water, other products, and energy. This book is a collection of contributions on recent advancements in electromembrane processes attained via experiments and/or models. The first paper is a comprehensive review article on the applications of electrodialysis for wastewater treatment, highlighting current status, technical challenges, and key points for future perspectives. The second paper focuses on ZSM-5 zeolite/PVA mixed matrix CEMs with high monovalent permselectivity for recovering either acid or Li+. The third paper regards direct numerical simulations of electroconvection in an electrodialysis dilute channel with forced flow under potentiodynamic and galvanodynamic regimes. The fourth paper investigates the reasons for the formation and properties of soliton-like charge waves in overlimiting conditions. The fifth paper focuses on the characterization of AEMs functionalized by surface modif

It would be almost impossible to discuss natural products without mentioning the extensive knowledge that Professor Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira has contributed to this field. She has been an instrumental scientist in the development and dissemination of information about these products; throughout her career as a researcher, she explored more than 300 food matrices, including plants and mushrooms, as possible sources of these natural compounds. In her studies, the determination of the bioactive properties of the developed extracts and identified molecules from natural matrices stand out.Antioxidant properties are essential to break the oxidation chain that can occur in an organism, for example, in the human body, or on a substrate, such as in food. In organisms, the oxidative process may be responsible for the generation of free radicals that attack cells, which leads to the development of serious diseases, such as cardiovascular and neurological disorders. The intake of compounds with an

This Reprint presents a curated collection of nine articles from the Systems Special Issue “AI-Augmented Human–Machine Systems: Engineering and Design in Education”, launched in response to the profound reshaping of education by large language models and generative AI. Adopting a systems perspective, the contributions examine how AI tools can be engineered to enhance learning outcomes while mitigating risks such as over-reliance, trust erosion, and ethical misalignment. Spanning K–12, vocational, and higher education, the collection employs diverse methodologies including quasi-experiments, surveys, grounded theory, systematic reviews, and neuro-symbolic development. Key contributions include the following: a dual-dimension trust model distinguishing system-like from human-like trust; empirical evidence establishing individual autonomy and moderate constraints as design principles for LLM-integrated project-based learning; ARGUS, a neuro-symbolic architecture generating actionable feedback; and domain-specific fine-tuning with transparent performance reporting. Vocational and K–12 studies, along with a stakeholder-driven privacy framework and a systematic review, further enrich the volume. Together, these articles offer both theoretical depth and actionable guidance, demonstrating that the challenge lies not in whether to adopt AI, but in how, under what principles, and governed by which ethical structures. This Reprint is an essential resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers.

This special issue of Pathogens aims to provide an overview of the latest scientific advances in the study and control of Chagas disease, a major health problem in Latin America. Key contributions from basic research, applied research, and public health measures are highlighted. The prominent contribution of Latin American scientists is emphasized by the selection of contributors.

The aim of this reprint is to immerse the reader in the structural design and operation control of permanent magnet motors, which can be better applied in the drive unit of electric vehicles. Firstly, based on the structural optimal design, permanent magnet motors’ temperature rise will be reduced, and their magnetic field can be utilized efficiently. Then, with the proper operation control technology, permanent magnet motors’ operational performance, such as starting, constant speed, speed regulation, and braking, can be improved.

This reprint, Application of Geophysical Data Interpretation in Geological and Mineral Potential Mapping, published by MDPI, is a compilation of scientific papers on new interpretation results in geological and mineral potential mapping using geophysical methods such as seismic, electrical resistivity, gravity and magnetic methods. It also provides some new methodologies for a variety of geophysical methods to aid geological methods with an emphasis on mineral exploration. Related Books Geophysics for Mineral Exploration Environmental & Earth Sciences Applied Geophysics in Hydrocarbon Exploration, Energy Storage and CCUS Environmental & Earth Sciences Application of Geophysical Methods for Hydrogeology Environmental & Earth Sciences Advances in Applied Geophysics Environmental & Earth Sciences Geoinformatics and Data Mining in Earth Sciences Environmental & Earth Sciences The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About: About MDPI Books Advisory Board Legal Inf

This volume is a reprint of the Honorary Special Issue dedicated to the 60th birthday of Professor Dr. Kalyanmoy Deb, published in the journal Mathematical and Computational Applications (MCA). Kalyanmoy Deb has been a pioneer and highly impactful and influential proponent of Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimization (EMO) since 1994. He is currently a Koenig Endowed Chair Professor and University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan State University, USA, and holds additional appointments in Mechanical Engineering and in Computer Science and Engineering. Professor Deb’s research interests are in evolutionary optimization and its application in multi-objective optimization, modeling, machine learning, and in multi-objective decision making. He has been a visiting professor at various universities across the world, including IITs in India, Aalto University in Finland, the University of Skovde in Sweden, and Nanyang Technological

In recent years, microwave sensing and imaging have acquired an ever-growing importance in several applicative fields, such as non-destructive evaluations in industry and civil engineering, subsurface prospection, security, and biomedical imaging. Indeed, microwave techniques allow, in principle, for information to be obtained directly regarding the physical parameters of the inspected targets (dielectric properties, shape, etc.) by using safe electromagnetic radiations and cost-effective systems. Consequently, a great deal of research activity has recently been devoted to the development of efficient/reliable measurement systems, which are effective data processing algorithms that can be used to solve the underlying electromagnetic inverse scattering problem, and efficient forward solvers to model electromagnetic interactions. Within this framework, this Special Issue aims to provide some insights into recent microwave sensing and imaging systems and techniques. Related Books Micro

This book contains a suite of original articles, case reports, and review articles on various aspects of travel medicine ranging from refugee and immigrant health to mass gathering medicine. It contains articles on infectious and environmental hazards of travel. Related Books Travel Medicine - Series Ⅰ Public Health & Healthcare ... Feature Papers in Neglected and Emerging Tropical Disease Biology & Life Sciences Migration and Global Health Biology & Life Sciences Translational Research for Zoonotic Parasites: New Findings toward Improved Diagnostics, Therapy and Prevention Biology & Life Sciences Beyond Borders Public Health & Healthcare ... The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About: About MDPI Books Advisory Board Legal Information: MDPI Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Terms of Use Accessibility Sales: Order and Delivery Indexing and Distribution Further Information: Book Series Reprints Book/Chapter Processing Charges Pay an Invoice Open Acces

Based on their potent antioxidant properties, the possible exploitation of natural phenolic compounds as food supplements as well as functional ingredients in the food and cosmetic industry is gaining more and more attention. This book contains original research articles and a review reporting innovative applications of natural phenolic compounds in the field of nutrition and biomedicine, as active ingredients for the prevention of oxidative-stress-related diseases, and as additives in smart food packaging, biomedical devices, and cosmetic products. The growing importance of agri-food wastes as easily accessible sources of phenolic compounds as well as of synthetic derivatives of natural compounds with improved antioxidant properties is also highlighted. Finally, novel technologies to improve extraction yields, stability, bioavailability, and delivery of antioxidant compounds for healthcare products or for skin applications are described. Related Books Phenolic Compounds: Extraction,

This Special Issue, entitled “Planning for Sustainable Urban and Land Development II”, collects nine reprinted Land papers to re-examine how modern planning strategies steer urban and regional development toward sustainability, resilience and spatial justice. It delivers global empirical and theoretical research illustrating how planning interventions shape innovation spaces, land governance and urban environments under diverse institutional and territorial backgrounds. From an environmental perspective, multiple articles analyze how urban construction and green-space planning affect ecological quality and resilience. The themes covered include intercity disparities in green space accessibility, real-time street quality evaluation using time-series imagery, residents’ attitudes toward informal green areas, and the historical roots of current urban afforestation and greening policies. In socio-spatial terms, other papers investigate planning’s impacts on innovation, resilience and equity. Research on innovation districts, shrinking towns and smart cities highlights data-led adaptive development approaches. Concurrently, works addressing community co-creation and land expropriation identify collaborative governance and spatial justice as core pillars of inclusive economic growth.

Plants are constantly challenged by their environments, including both biotic and abiotic stress factors. As a result, plants have developed complex signaling pathways in response to various challenges, allowing them to adapt and survive. In order to detect and react to pathogen attacks, herbivore feeding, and symbiotic interactions in the case of biotic stress, plants use a complex network of signaling molecules, including phytohormones, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and secondary metabolites. These signaling cascades cause the activation of systemic acquired resistance, the synthesis of antimicrobial chemicals, the reinforcement of physical barriers, and genes involved in defense. When plants are exposed to abiotic stress, such as drought, extreme temperatures, salinity, and nutrient deficiencies, they use different signaling pathways to adapt. Abscisic acid (ABA), ethylene, jasmonic acid (JA), calcium ions, and other signaling molecules are involved in these pathways. These signaling molecules coordinate cellular responses such as stomatal closure, osmotic correction, and the activation of stress-responsive genes. Understanding the mechanisms of plant signaling networks involved in biotic and abiotic stress responses is essential for developing crop plants that are resilient to changing environmental conditions. This reprint aims to present recent contributions to developing our understanding of the mechanisms involved in plant responses to biotic and abiotic stress.

The application potential of vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) is extensive in various fields, such as autonomous driving, smart industry, vehicular networking and space technology. Despite the promising prospects, designing productive VANET systems may involve challenges. For example, communication networks must be fault-resistant in order to achieve reliable information distribution; data collection, processing and transmission may incur excessive delay and data loss, which would reduce the reliability of VANETs; ensuring the security and privacy of users in heterogeneous VANETs is not straightforward. With the newest developments in edge computing, 5G communication technologies, reinforcement learning, federated learning and other technologies provide effective solutions to these problems. The goal of this Research Topic is to focus on the security, reliability, resource optimization, sensor topology optimization, sensor information collection and analysis in VANET systems. We particularly welcome the achievements yielded by the investigation of novel communication and networking technologies in VANETs. This Research Topic invites novel contributions from academia and industrial sectors to research, develop and investigate the opportunities, challenges and solutions related to the implementation of innovative architectures, methods, approaches and technologies for VANETs.

Carbon-based nanofillers such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, etc. have been extensively explored recently. This is because these nanofillers assist in improving the mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of polymer composites. This Reprint provides insight into recent advances in present research activities on material science, manufacturing techniques, and their multi-functionality within polymer composites. With the advancement of research, new novel materials are expected, with a special focus on ongoing challenges in present scenarios. Therefore, this Reprint will provide readers with up-to-date literature on the research on nanofillers-based polymer composites, their current scenarios, and the future prospects of the work in this area. Related Books Novel Nanoparticles and Their Enhanced Polymer Composites Chemistry & Materials Science Polymer Nanocomposites Chemistry & Materials Science Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for High-Performance Applications Chemistry & M

This Special Issue showcases some advanced methodologies used in surface water quality modelling. Its aim is to introduce several topics that are new in the field of surface water quality modelling and help spur new developments in each of the topics. It is intended for a readership consisting of researchers, academicians, consultants and government agency representatives. The editor of this Special Issue wishes to thank all authors, reviewers and academic editors in their contributions, without whom the publishing of this collective work would not have come to pass. Related Books Advances in Water Resource Monitoring and Modelling: Water Quantity and Quality Issues Environmental & Earth Sciences ... Water Quality Modelling, Monitoring and Mitigation Environmental & Earth Sciences Advanced Hydrologic Modeling in Watershed Scales Environmental & Earth Sciences Advances in Flow Modeling for Water Resources and Hydrological Engineering Environmental & Earth Sciences Water Quality Asses

The present collection of articles focuses on different aspects of topological-materials studies. Recent progress in both, theoretical and experimental, studies is covered in this Special Issue. A particular stress is given on different optical investigations, as well as on recent band-structure calculations. Besides, neutron scattering experiments, crystal growth, and a number of theoretical models for different topological systems are discussed. Related Books Emerging Low-Dimensional Materials Chemistry & Materials Science Topological Objects in Correlated Electronic Systems Physical Sciences New Materials and Advanced Procedures of Obtaining and Processing Engineering Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials Chemistry & Materials Science ... Feature Papers in Materials Physics (2nd Edition) Chemistry & Materials Science ... The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About: About MDPI Books Advisory Board Legal Information: MDPI Privacy Policy Terms and Condition

This book describes the recent advances in natural product chemistry and biodiversity in the Red Sea. All previous marine natural products isolated from different Red Sea organisms and microbes were collected in a comprehensive review. Additionally, newly discovered marine natural products and their biological activities are described. Related Books Natural Product from the Deep Sea Biology & Life Sciences ... Marine Bioactive Natural Product Studies—A Southern Hemisphere Perspective Medicine & Pharmacology Marine Microbial Diversity as a Source of Bioactive Natural Products Biology & Life Sciences ... Natural Products from Marine Fungi Biology & Life Sciences ... Bioactivities of Nature Products Biology & Life Sciences The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About: About MDPI Books Advisory Board Legal Information: MDPI Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Terms of Use Accessibility Sales: Order and Delivery Indexing and Distribution Further Information: B

Salt (NaCl) is a key component of the human diet because it provides the sodium ion (Na+), an essential mineral for our body. Na+ regulates extracellular fluid volume and plays a key role in many physiological processes, such as the generation of nerve impulses. Na+ is lost continuously through the kidneys, intestine, and sweating. Thus, to maintain proper bodily balance, losses have to be balanced with foods containing this cation. The need for salt explains our ability to detect Na+ in foodstuffs: Na+ elicits a specific taste sensation called “salty”, and gustatory sensitivity to this cation is crucial for regulating its intake. Indeed, the widespread use of salt in food products for flavoring and to improve their palatability exploits our sense of taste for Na+. When consumed in excess, however, salt might be detrimental to health because it may determine an increase in blood pressure—a major risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases. Understanding how salt taste works and how i

This Reprint presents recent advances in long-life road infrastructures, with a focus on materials, structures, monitoring technologies, design methods, and maintenance strategies. Road networks worldwide are facing increasing pressure from aging, heavy traffic, climate change, and the growing need for sustainable and resilient transportation systems. The contributions collected in this Reprint address these challenges through interdisciplinary research covering innovative pavement and subgrade materials, soil and rock stabilization, freeze thaw durability, slope safety, grout quality assessment, pavement mechanics, and infrastructure maintenance optimization. The Reprint includes original research articles and review papers that reflect current developments in road engineering. Particular attention is given to sustainable materials, intelligent monitoring, data-driven risk analysis, numerical modeling, and performance prediction. Together, these studies provide scientific evidence and practical approaches for improving durability, extending service life, reducing maintenance costs, and enhancing the safety and resilience of road infrastructure systems. This Reprint is intended for researchers, engineers, infrastructure managers, and policy makers interested in the future development of durable and sustainable road networks.

This Reprint compiles a series of expertly crafted chapters originally published in the Special Issue of the journal Pathogens by MDPI, offering a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of parasitic diseases in fish. The volume spans a broad spectrum of parasitic groups, including protozoans, dinoflagellates, myxozoans, trematodes, copepods, and leeches, providing in-depth analyses of each group’s unique challenges and the latest research findings. Readers will gain valuable insights into the identification of specific parasites, the intricate dynamics of host–parasite interactions, and the cutting-edge molecular techniques used to unravel these complex relationships. Beyond the biological and ecological aspects, the Reprint also addresses the impact of environmental factors on parasitic infections, offering a holistic perspective on disease management in aquaculture. It highlights innovative approaches, including molecular biology and phytotherapy, aimed at mitigating the effects of parasitic diseases and enhancing fish health. Authored by leading experts in the field, this volume serves as an indispensable resource for researchers, educators, and professionals involved in fish health management. The diverse studies presented in this Reprint not only advance the understanding of parasitic diseases in fish but also provide practical strategies for controlling these diseases, thereby contributing to the sustainability of aquaculture and fishery industries worldwide. Whether used as a reference or as a guide for further research, this Reprint is a valuable addition to the scientific literature on fish health.

Agriculture accounts for 70\% of global water consumption, underscoring the crucial role of efficient irrigation and sustainable water management in ensuring stable food production. Climate change, human activities, and socio-economic development are key factors influencing agricultural water management and agro-hydrological systems. This reprint provides a comprehensive exploration of water and food security challenges, covering topics such as advanced water-saving irrigation techniques, sustainable groundwater optimization, agricultural return flow analysis, environmental risk assessment, the impact of mining, vegetation sensitivities to drought, and regional agro-hydrological issues. Overall, this reprint highlights the importance of integrating innovative technologies and management practices to ensure water and food security under growing environmental and socio-economic pressures.