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The objective of this Special Issue is to highlight the efforts of contemporary anthropologists to integrate the theoretical framework and methods of systems thinking into their research. Systems thinking is approached here as a modeling methodology that facilitates our understanding of complex cultural phenomena, such as the multiple processes shaping social relations in cross-cultural contexts. Among the various lines of research in this area, this Special Issue focuses specifically on phenomena captured by the concept of superdiversity, first introduced by Dr. Steven Vertovec in his work on the evolution of migration patterns. By showing how "social, cultural, religious, and linguistic phenomena [...] combine with others like gender, age, and legal status" to produce a "diversification of diversity" in societies, Vertovec redirects the anthropological project toward a central concern of systems thinking: the "change of change". This concept was explored by Gregory Bateson in his general theory of communication, which aimed to explain the adaptive or transformative movements of the "mind" of human societies. In addition to discussions of superdiversity, contributions were expected to engage substantively with the concepts, principles, theories, or methods rooted in systems thinking, and, where possible, to explore how such approaches might enhance our understanding of social complexity in increasingly diverse urban environments.

The reprint contains 16 articles that have been published in the Special Issue “Advances in Computational Mathematics and Applied Mathematics”. They cover a wide range of topics in the closely related fields of computational mathematics and applied mathematics, with keywords including nonlinear Schrödinger equations, Klein–Gordon equations, impulsive neutral differential equations, Kepler’s equation, parabolic heat equations, nonlinear monotone equations, fractional differential equations, elliptic curves, inverse and ill-posed problems, the impulsive Runge–Kutta method, the Steffensen-type method without memory, reinforcement learning, the constrained Markov decision process, time series, financial mathematics, biomathematics, etc. Most research in the field of computational mathematics focuses on numerical analysis and scientific calculation methods, such as interpolation and approximation, numerical methods of differential equations, numerical integration, matrix computation, and linear equation systems. In applied mathematics, most research focuses on its practical applications in various fields, such as physics, engineering, finance, biology, and medicine. We hope that this reprint will be interesting and useful for those working in the areas of computational mathematics, applied mathematics, and artificial intelligence, in addition to those who have a mathematical background and want to become more familiar with recent advances in computational mathematics and applied mathematics, which have been widely applied in many fields of science and engineering.

The uncertainties surrounding climate change raise crucial questions about the ability of forest ecosystems to buffer against current and future climate-induced global changes while continuing to provide essential ecosystem services, as demanded by society and advocated by future policies such as the European Green Deal. Climate-induced extremes could profoundly affect medium- to long-term forest dynamics—including growth, competition, and mortality—along with forest structure and biodiversity. In this era of unprecedented climate shifts, understanding the intricate responses of forest ecosystems to these changes is paramount. In this Special Issue, we collected 13 studies that introduce new methods, novel applications, and innovative designs to: i) model the impacts of climate change on medium- to long-term forest dynamics; ii) assess the impacts of climate change on the delivery of crucial ecosystem services across all forest ecosystems; and iii) analyze, assess, and quantify the impact of climate-induced disturbances on the forest carbon cycle, water dynamics, and overall forest productivity, utilizing data-driven, modelling, and dynamic approaches.

In the context of the food industry, "Innovative Food Products and Processing" refers to the creation and application of cutting-edge techniques, technologies, and approaches. This vibrant industry covers a broad range of topics, with the aim of enhancing food quality, safety, sustainability, and the consumer experience. This Special Issue, entitled “Innovative Food Products and Processing” provides readers with a wide range of topics and applications in food science and technology, such as the use of food chemistry, biochemistry, fermentation, and microbiology, as well as new contemporary processing and preservation technologies and techniques for effective waste management and green technology for the food processing industry. “Innovative Food Products and Processing” is an excellent resource for food science researchers, food scientists, biochemists, nutritionists, and students. This publication's wide range of topics provides a complete overview of the most recent breakthroughs

Ferroic materials, including ferroelectric, piezoelectric, magnetic, and multiferroic materials, are receiving great scientific attention due to their rich physical properties. They have shown their great advantages in diverse fields of application, such as information storage, sensor/actuator/transducers, energy harvesters/storage, and even environmental pollution control. At present, ferroic nanostructures have been widely acknowledged to advance and improve currently existing electronic devices as well as to develop future ones. This Special Issue covers the characterization of crystal and microstructure, the design and tailoring of ferro/piezo/dielectric, magnetic, and multiferroic properties, and the presentation of related applications. These papers present various kinds of nanomaterials, such as ferroelectric/piezoelectric thin films, dielectric storage thin film, dielectric gate layer, and magnonic metamaterials. These nanomaterials are expected to have applications in ferro

Today, more stringent regulations on SOx emissions and growing environmental concerns have led to considerable attention on sulfur recovery from hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Hydrogen sulfide is commonly found in raw natural gas and biogas, even if a great amount is obtained through sweetening of sour natural gas and hydrodesulphurization of light hydrocarbons. It is highly toxic, extremely corrosive and flammable, and for these reasons, its elimination is necessary prior to emission in atmosphere. There are different technologies for the removal of H2S, the drawbacks of which are the high costs and limited H2S conversion efficiency. The main focus of this Special Issue will be on catalytic oxidation processes, but the issue is devoted to the development of catalysts able to maximize H2S conversion to sulfur minimizing SO2 formation, pursuing the goal of “zero SO2 emission”.This Special Issue is particularly devoted to the preparation of novel powdered/structured supported catalysts and th

The energy transition is one of the key approaches in the effort to halt climate changes, and it has become even more essential in the light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Fostering the energy efficiency and the energy independence of the building sector is a focal aim to move towards a decarbonized society. In this context, building physics and building energy systems are fundamental disciplines based on applied physics applications in civil, architectural, and environmental engineering, including technical themes related to the planning of energy and the environment, diagnostic methods, and mitigating techniques. This Special Issue contains information on experimental studies in the following research topics: renewable energy sources, building energy analysis, rational use of energy, heat transmission, heating and cooling systems, thermofluid dynamics, smart energy systems, and energy service management in buildings. Related Books Photoactive Nanomaterials Engineering Energy and T

This Reprint presents current advances in understanding the molecular basis of plant stress tolerance and resilience. It brings together research and review articles that examine how plants perceive, integrate, and respond to major abiotic and biotic stresses, including drought, salinity, waterlogging, heat, cold, heavy metal toxicity, and pathogen attack. Particular attention is given to signaling networks controlled by phytohormones, reactive oxygen species, calcium, and nitric oxide, as well as to the regulation of stress responsive genes by key transcription factors and non-coding RNAs. The Reprint also highlights the roles of epigenetic regulation, stress memory, metabolic reprogramming, antioxidant defense, osmolyte accumulation, and secondary metabolite biosynthesis in sustaining plant performance under adverse conditions. In addition, it covers protein quality control systems, autophagy, and beneficial plant microbe interactions that enhance adaptation and recovery. By integrating findings from genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and related approaches, this Reprint provides a timely overview of the mechanisms that can support the development of climate resilient and stress tolerant crops for sustainable agriculture.

The Special Issue “Advances in Oral Diseases Diagnosis and Management: 2nd Edition”, published in Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418) under the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics," presents a comprehensive collection of research advancing the diagnosis and management of oral diseases. Edited by Dr. Dimitris Tatsis and Dr. Konstantinos Paraskevopoulos from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, this issue addresses critical public health challenges posed by oral conditions, including oral potentially malignant disorders, oral cancer, autoimmune disorders, infections, temporomandibular joint disorders, osteomyelitis, and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws. Featuring 15 peer-reviewed papers, this Special Issue encompasses a wide spectrum of head and neck pathologies. Key contributions explore innovative diagnostic tools such as mucoscopy, bioimpedance, and optical coherence tomography, alongside histopathological and clinical analyses of conditions like oral lichen planus, leukoplakia, and peri-implantitis. The research highlights interdisciplinary approaches, integrating molecular biology, genetics, and microbiology, emphasizing early detection, personalized treatment, and patient-centered care to improve oral and systemic health outcomes.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide readers and researchers with the latest insights into horse breeding and genetics, combining scientific research with practical applications in biological sciences. With 12 distinguished manuscripts of high scientific caliber, addressing a range of topics from welfare to genomics investigations, this reprint explores various facets of equine genetics and genomics. It offers valuable insights for scientific researchers, breeders, and equine enthusiasts alike.

The boundaries of sports journalism continue to expand as non-traditional actors emerge and proliferate in the digital environment. This outstanding and vital specialist area within the news industry faces increasing pressure from adjacent fields. Amateur sports enthusiasts (bloggers, streamers or influencers) and team media for sports organizations adopt many of the roles and tasks historically attributed to sports journalism and engage in activities that may be perceived and regarded as journalistic by audiences. The arrival of new actors around the journalistic field, the heavy use of social media and its impact on sports consumption patterns, the search for new business models for news organizations, and the disrupting technology that is being explored and applied in sports coverage all require new conceptual approaches to better understand the sports news industry in the digital age. All of these considerations led eighteen authors from nine countries (Greece, Portugal, Spain,

Geo-information technology has been playing an ever more important role in environmental monitoring, land resource quantification and mapping, geo-disaster damage and risk assessment, urban planning and smart city development. This book focuses on the fundamental and applied research in these domains, aiming to promote exchanges and communications, share the research outcomes of scientists worldwide and to put these achievements better social use. This Special Issue collects fourteen high-quality research papers and is expected to provide a useful reference and technical support for graduate students, scientists, civil engineers and experts of governments to valorize scientific research.   Related Books Integrated Applications of Geo-Information in Environmental Monitoring Public Health & Healthcare ... GIS Applications in Green Development Environmental & Earth Sciences Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for Promoting Sustainable Geoenvironment Environmental & Earth Sciences Rem

The book comprises a selection of papers addressing some of the most relevant challenges and opportunities for addressing SDGs from many different perspectives. Papers in this collection cover the most recent lines and approaches of research in addressing SDGs and are all novel propositions that deepen the analysis of environmental, social and governance strategies in the adaptation of the society to meet the 17 SDGs. Related Books Transitioning to Strong Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2022) Computer Science & Mathematics ... Assessment and Governance of Sustainable Soil Management 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 Furthe

“Antioxidant Activity of Polyphenolic Plant Extracts” is a collection of scientific articles regarding polyphenols, that is, substances occurring naturally in plants and exhibiting many beneficial effects on human health. Among polyphenols’ interesting biological properties, their antioxidant activity is considered the most important. This book brings together experts from different research fields on topics related to polyphenols, such as their isolation and purification, assessment of their antioxidant activity, prevention from oxidative stress-induced diseases and use as food additives. The polyphenols used in the present studies are derived from a great variety of plants, ranging from well-known species to rare ones that are only found in specific regions. Moreover, some of the studies provide evidence that polyphenols may be used for the prevention and treatment of common diseases such as diabetes mellitus, Alzheimers’ disease, cardiovascular and intestinal diseases. Importantly,

Pediatric hearing loss remains a significant health concern, with approximately four in every thousand children born with hearing impairment and nearly 20\% affected by the age of twelve. Hearing loss may be temporary or permanent, yet more than 60\% of cases are preventable. Early identification and timely intervention are essential to improving outcomes. This Special Issue provides an overview of pediatric hearing loss, including its causes, the importance of early detection, challenges in evaluation and diagnosis, management approaches, and strategies for prevention.

This Special Issue of the Buildings journal, titled “Building Foundation Analysis: Soil–Structure Interaction”, presents cutting-edge research on the critical interface between subsurface conditions and structural foundations. Featuring 11 peer-reviewed articles from international experts, this collection addresses advanced numerical modeling techniques, case studies of foundation failures, innovative monitoring technologies, and sustainable design approaches for challenging soil conditions. The papers collectively advance our understanding of load transfer mechanisms, seismic interactions, and climate change adaptive foundations, providing both theoretical frameworks and practical solutions for geotechnical engineers and structural designers. This compilation serves as an essential reference for academics and practitioners working at the intersection of geotechnics and structural engineering.

The ability of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) to support a practically endless variety of human activities places them among the most rapidly developing domains of technology with a continuously growing range of applications. On the other hand, the utilization of WSNs is obstructed because of not only the limited resources of sensor nodes in terms of energy supply, memory, and processing but also the inborn restrictions of wireless communications regarding power, speed, and the capacity of communication channels and their vulnerability to interferences and intrusion. Thus, numerous challenges arise on the subject of WSNs. This reprint aims to immerse the reader in the research works related to the state-of-the-art standards, experimentations, implementations, applications, new research proposals, and case studies regarding Wireless Sensor Networks, and we attracted the interest of many researchers associated with the previous topics. Finally, ten high-quality papers were selected for publication after a double-blind review process.

The extraction of active ingredients from vegetable matter is one of the most attractive research fields in the literature. A perspective that promotes this large interest is the possibility of identifying eco-friendly and innovative processes, active products, and materials. However, care must be taken in selecting process arrangements and extraction conditions to minimize the co-extraction of undesired compounds. The analysis of the composition of the extracted compounds by chromatography, mass spectrometry and related techniques, is a relevant step in determining the performance of the extraction process and the purity of the extracted compounds to be used for pharmaceutical applications.This reprint includes 10 Research papers, 1 Communication, and 1 Review, and reports innovative extraction techniques and advanced analytical methods used for the recovery and the identification of high-added value compounds from vegetable matter. Related Books Isolation and Analysis of Character

Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to paralysis, sensory, and autonomic nervous system dysfunctions. However, the pathophysiology of SCI is complex, and not limited to the nervous system. Indeed, several other organs and tissue are also affected by the injury, directly or not, acutely or chronically, which induces numerous health complications. Although a lot of research has been performed to repair motor and sensory functions, SCI-induced health issues are less studied, although they represent a major concern among patients. There is a gap of knowledge in pre-clinical models studying these SCI-induced health complications that limits translational applications in humans. This reprint describes several aspects of the pathophysiology of spinal cord injuries. This includes, but is not limited to, the impact of SCI on cardiovascular and respiratory functions, bladder and bowel function, autonomic dysreflexia, liver pathology, metabolic syndrome, bones and muscles loss, and cognitive functio

This Special Issue book entitled “Micro/nanofluidic devices for Single Cell Analysis, Volume II” covers different aspects of single-cell analysis. This book emphasizes in detail single-cell separation, manipulation, and analysis and diagnosis. It also covers single-nucleus electrical characterization, hydrodynamic stretching, microsieve filtration for genetic, phenotypic analysis which links to cellular deformability and the clinical application of an integrated microfluidic device for the isolation of circulating tumor cells and analysis. Moreover, this book describes single-cell mechanophenotyping to evaluate the behavior of U87 Glioma cells, with the heterogeneity being quantified according to the deformation of the U937 monocytes and U937-differentiated macrophages. Finally, this book also demonstrated the real-time monitoring and detection of single-cell level cytokine secretion using LSPR technology. Related Books Micro/Nanofluidic Devices for Single Cell Analysis Engineering

Global ecosystem changes are influenced by a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors. Ongoing changes in rainfall, temperature, and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can affect natural or managed vegetation, such as forest, grassland, or farmland. Moreover, anthropogenic pressures, such as forest clearing, cattle grazing, increasing infrastructural development, intensive management, and expansion of cropland, can contribute to ecosystem degradation. This collection presents a wide range of studies examining natural and anthropogenic drivers in diverse ecosystems in Africa, Asia, and North America. Related Books Vegetation Dynamics Revealed by Remote Sensing and Its Feedback to Regional and Global Climate Environmental & Earth Sciences Climate Change in Complex Systems Biology & Life Sciences ... Dynamics of the Global Savanna and Grassland Biomes Biology & Life Sciences ... Plant Responses to a Changing Climate Biology & Life Sciences Climate Change and Environmental Sustainab

This Reprint focuses on the molecular mechanisms in vitro or in vivo in preclinical models as well as patient studies providing insights into new therapeutic concepts to prevent or treat sepsis progression. Seeing as eradication of the focus and intensive care supply are the only treatment regimens for patients suffering from sepsis, it is obvious that new therapies are mandatory. Because the anamneses of sepsis patients are very heterogeneous, characterizing mechanistic details associated with sepsis initiation or progression will help to establish new therapeutic approaches.

This Special Issue presents cutting-edge research on acoustic and ultrasonic sensing technologies for non-destructive testing (NDT). It brings together seventeen original contributions covering advanced ultrasonic wave techniques, novel transducer designs, intelligent signal processing, and interdisciplinary applications. These articles span diverse fields including civil and mechanical engineering, materials science, environmental sensing, and biological monitoring, with key themes including damage detection using Lamb and guided waves, fiber optic and piezoelectric sensor innovations, machine learning for defect classification, and the structural health monitoring of critical infrastructure. The reprint of this collection highlights how traditional ultrasonic methods evolve through integration with computational intelligence, flexible materials, and novel imaging strategies, offering a comprehensive overview of the current trends, challenges, and innovations in ultrasonic sensing and their application to complex real-world systems.

This reprint contains a collection of research papers on spectral theory for differential and functional differential operators. Spectral theory plays a fundamental role in mathematics and has applications in various fields of science and engineering, e.g., in quantum and classical mechanics, geophysics, acoustics, and electronics. The collection includes recent studies on a variety of topics such as analytical and numerical methods for solving direct and inverse spectral problems, new developments in the theory of partial differential equations, pseudo-differential equations with fractional derivatives, asymptotical analysis for solutions of differential equations, spectral theory for abstract operators in Hilbert spaces, and inverse nodal problems.