by G.-Fivos Sargentis

Received: 05 February 2025;  Published: 02 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2502007

This study investigates the relationship between entropy and societal dynamics, with a particular focus on the origins and implications of war. By using entropy as a measure of uncertainty and inequality, the research examines societal stability through patterns of stratification and wealth distribution. Employing simplified models of various wealth distributions, the study explores their effects on social stratification and the potential for conflict. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, it delves into [...]

by Mrutyunjay Padhiary  , Pankaj Roy  and Kundan Kumar

Received: 26 August 2024;  Published: 01 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2502006

Precision agriculture depends on the automation and mechanization of agricultural equipment and vehicles in a variety of terrains, which increases productivity and sustainability. This review presents a comparative analysis of significant simulation software used in designing and developing automated agricultural systems, emphasizing their methodologies and significance in advancing farm technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods are modeled, optimized, and integrated using key techn [...]

by Marcos Lacasa-Cazcarra

Received: 31 July 2024;  Published: 25 March 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2501005

The main aim of this work is to analyze the impact of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) on wealth redistribution in Spain during the 2001-2021 period. This research addresses a fundamental question: Does increasing the minimum wage effectively reduce income inequality and contribute to a more equitable wealth distribution without negatively impacting overall economic growth and employment? Using a complete statistical census provided by the Spanish Tax Administration Agency, this study examines how the increase in th [...]

by Recent Progress in Science and Engineering Editorial Office

Received: 19 March 2025;  Published: 19 March 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2501004

by Babkir Ali  and Ahmed Gamil

Received: 16 November 2024;  Published: 10 March 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2501003

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology mitigates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, comprehensive studies assessing the sustainability of coal-based power generation (CBPG) with CCS remain limited. This study focuses on developing comparative sustainability indicators across the entire life cycle of CBPG integrated with CCS technology. Sixty-six pathways were analyzed after establishing five sustainability indicators for each. These indicators were standardized per megawatt-hour (MWh) of energy, encompas [...]

by Abel Kolawole Oyebamiji  , Ifeoluwa Samson Ajayi  , Faith Eniola Olujinmi  , Godwin O. Olujinmi  , Sunday A. Akintelu  , Emmanuel T. Akintayo  , Cecilia O. Akintayo  and Oluwakemi Ebenezer

Received: 22 October 2024;  Published: 06 March 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2501002

The biochemical properties of metal complexes containing benzo hydrazide Schiff base have been reported by numerous researchers worldwide in various ways. In this work, the evaluation of biochemical roles of the metal complexes with benzo hydrazide Schiff base activity as anti-gram positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as antifungal agents, were observed. The use of various techniques, including the induced fit docking methodology, the density functional theory method, and pharmacokinetics investigations wit [...]

by Carlos Armenta-Déu

Received: 20 September 2024;  Published: 20 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2501001

This work focuses on designing a control unit for improving Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) performance powering electric vehicles when operating in variable atmospheric pressure conditions, a current situation in mountainous countries with sudden changes in road altitude. The paper studies and analyzes the PEM fuel cell behavior working with hydrogen supply from a pressurized tank and oxygen input from atmospheric air supply in journeys with continuous variation of road level due to the orography. The w [...]

by Jozélio Freire de Carvalho  and Rosangela Passos de Jesus

Received: 03 November 2025;  Published: 23 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2601003

Dietary factors influence chronic inflammation and immune regulation, potentially affecting the onset and activity of rheumatic disease. Red meat, a major source of protein, heme iron, and saturated fat, has been linked to metabolic and inflammatory disorders, yet its role in rheumatic diseases remains unclear. To comprehensively evaluate the relationship between red-meat consumption and major rheumatic diseases—including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and other inflammatory or [...]

by Jozélio Freire de Carvalho  and Rosangela Passos de Jesus

Received: 27 October 2025;  Published: 13 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2601002

Selenium (Se) is a key micronutrient integrated into selenoproteins such as glutathione peroxidases (GPx), which are responsible for crucial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Oxidative stress contributes to the immunopathogenesis and chronic joint damage of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), supporting interest in selenium supplementation as an adjunct therapeutic strategy. This review was based on a structured literature search of major biomedical databases and evaluated six controlled clinical trials involvin [...]

by Recent Progress in Nutrition Editorial Office

Received: 04 January 2026;  Published: 04 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2601001

The editors of Recent Progress in Nutrition would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2025. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up t [...]