Background. The rise in cardiovascular diseases has necessitated implementing effective interventions to improve cardiorespiratory endurance. Objectives. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of interval training (IT), particulary high-intensity interval training (HIIT), in enhancing cardiorespiratory endurance across various demographics. IT, characterized by high-intensity exercise followed by recovery periods, has gained attention for its potential to improve key cardiovascular markers such as VO2max and cardiovascular efficiency. Materials and methods. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using multiple databases, adhering to the PRISMA guidelines. From 893 initially screened articles, eight studies met the inclusion criteria. These studies examined the effects of IT, especially HIIT, on cardiorespiratory endurance across various population groups, including sedentary individuals, athletes, and older adults. Metrics such as VO2max and cardiovascular .....

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Over the past decades, the amount of waste has dramatically increased worldwide due to rapid population growth and urbanization. Inefficient waste collection and transportation, known as the waste collection vehicle routing problem (WCVRP), negatively impacts economic, environmental, and social dimensions. This issue has drawn considerable attention from local and national governments. There is an urgent need for sustainable practices in waste collection and transportation. This paper conducts an exhaustive literature review on the WCVRP. The review covers various aspects, including waste types, common model characteristics, objective functions, solution methods, datasets and case studies. The analysis indicates a need for further research on underrepresented waste types, such as medical waste (MW). It also stresses the importance of incorporating more model characteristics to better capture the complexities of real-world scenarios. Moreover, there is a lack of multiple objectives opti.....

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A plethora of publications have shed light, particularly on the affordances of artificial intelligence (AI) in language education, garnering significant attention, promising transformative impacts on teaching and learning practices. However, the rapid adoption of AI tools has raised ethical concerns regarding data privacy, bias and academic integrity. in response to these concerns, this systematic review aims to explore the responsible and ethical use of AI in language education (REALE) by examining recent literature from 2020 to 2024. The structure of this research revolves around two key questions: What are the emerging patterns and practices in REALE? and What research methodologies have been utilized in studies examining REALE? The researchers selected 9 studies from 65 publications in the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases, following a rigorous screening process based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. These selected studies were analyzed using thematic codes: .....

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This study examines the evolving trend of virtual reality within the tourism industry by applying a bibliometric systematic review technique. Bibliometric analysis is harnessed for both performance and mapping analyses, while the review technique is employed to elucidate the nuanced landscape of virtual reality in the tourism sector. A comprehensive dataset of 472 articles retrieved from the Web of Science spanning 1995 to 2022 forms the basis of this investigation, with Biblioshiny and VOSviewer serving as bibliometric tools. The findings underscore the People’s Republic of China as the foremost contributor to publications in this domain. Particularly noteworthy is the preeminence of the Tourism Management journal, with an average citation of 78.82. Notably, the literature predating the COVID-19 pandemic predominantly focused on virtual tourism’s application, implications, and impacts. However, a discernible shift occurred in post-pandemic publications, emphasizing virtual reality.....

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This systematic review aimed to provide information on existing interventional studies that evaluate the efficacy of exercise in populations with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors through immune functional perspectives. A literature search was conducted in four databases: PubMed, Scopus, Taylor & Francis and ScienceDirect from January 2012 to February 2023. The articles were screened and evaluated for quality before data were extracted. The review protocol was registered at PROSPERO (CRD42022321704). In total, 18 studies were included for quality appraisal and synthesised evidence indicated that exercise contributes to enhancing the functioning of both innate and adaptive immune responses, potentially serving as an anti-immunosenescent response to exercise in individuals with elevated CVD risk factors. Furthermore, the review emphasised that exercise, irrespective of its type, intensity or mode, was well tolerated by individuals at increased risk for CVD and may have .....

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Extensive research has focused on green and renewable energies to address the increasing demand for flexible, reliable, and self-sustaining advanced technology and electrical supplies. Piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) have garnered significant interest as a pioneering energy-harvesting technology, due to their notable advancements and capacity to effectively capture and convert mechanical energy from the environment into electrical power. This review article seeks to cover the latest developments and innovations in piezoelectric materials for PENG applications. It explores key topics, such as the strategic selection of piezoelectric materials to optimize energy-harvesting efficiency, advancements in fabrication techniques, and the evaluation of PENGs performance. Throughout this manuscript, critical points are highlighted that require further investigation in the field of high-performance piezoelectric material fabrication. Ongoing research is crucial for improving the flexibility .....

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Recent progress in using copper oxide (CuO) nanomaterials to prepare superhydrophobic properties has encouraged significant advancements across various applications. This comprehensive review examines and consolidates the latest progress in CuO nanostructure synthesis and its applications in fabricating superhydrophobic surfaces. The review includes a multifaceted investigation, beginning with an analysis of the synthesis methods, followed by a study of natural superhydrophobic surfaces, drawing inspiration from their innate properties to prepare artificial equivalents. It proceeds to explore recent advancements in creating and employing CuO superhydrophobic surfaces and the inherent factors impacting their preparation. A crucial aspect involves characterizing the wetting properties of CuO superhydrophobic layers, unveiling the mechanisms governing their functionality across surfaces. Highlighting the essential role of CuO superhydrophobic surfaces, this review emphasizes their signifi.....

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Despite simulation games (SGs) being a novel pedagogical tool that can soundly represent real environments to enhance students ‘learning outcomes, knowledge, and skills, there is still a lack of an overview of the current theoretical understanding of using simulation games as a pedagogical method to develop K-12 learning outcomes. Taking an explanatory perspective, we examined the recent empirical studies in simulation games through a systematic search method following the PRISMA guidelines, and then discussed the benefits, limitations, and recommendations of using simulation games in K-12 education during the period of 2016 and continued to 2021 via six databases: Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect, ERC, ERIC, IEEE. Twenty-four papers were identified as the result of the data extraction process. We identified the benefits and limitations of implementing learning games in k-12 education. Findings revealed that simulation games used as teaching tools could develop student learn.....

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The increasing number of road accidents is a major issue in many countries. Studying drivers’ behaviour is essential to identify the key factors of these accidents. As improving sustainability can be reached by improving driving behaviour, this study aimed to review and thoroughly analyse current driver behaviour literature that focuses on smartphones and attempted to provide an understanding of various contextual fields in published studies through different open challenges encountered and recommendations to enhance this vital area. All articles about driver behaviour with the scope of using smartphone were searched systematically in four main databases, namely, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Web of Science, from 2013 to 2023. The final set of 207 articles matched our inclusion and exclusion criteria. The basic characteristics of this emerging field are identified from the aspects of motivations, open challenges that impede the technology's utility, authors’ recommendation.....

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Nanotechnology has garnered significant attention for its wide-ranging applications in biomedicine, energy, and environmental science. The synthesis of nanomaterials with specific properties is crucial for advancing these fields. Among various methods, thermal treatment has emerged as a promising technique for producing diverse nanostructures. However, thermal treatment alone often leads to larger particle sizes and poor uniformity, limiting the practical applications of the resulting nanomaterials. Incorporating polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as a capping agent addresses these challenges by reducing particle size and enhancing uniformity. Optimizing parameters such as PVP concentration, molecular weight, temperature, and precursor ratios is key to improving the performance of the PVP-assisted thermal treatment method. This paper reviews recent progress in synthesizing nanostructures using PVP-assisted thermal treatment, including key characterization techniques. It also examines the appli.....

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