Asynchronous blockchain‐based federated learning for tokenized smart power contract of heterogeneous networked microgrid system by Desh Deepak Sharma

“…For simulation purposes, MATLAB and python programming have been used with real‐time data of microgrids.…”
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A Survey on the Effectiveness of Existing Smart Home Cyber Attacks Detection Solution: A Broadband Service Providers’ Perspective by Md Mizanur Rahman, Faycal Bouhafs, Frank den Hartog

“…We also discuss future research directions, emphasising scalable and data-efficient methods to reduce storage requirements, costs, and privacy concerns, which will enable BSPs to manage millions of customer networks more effectively.…”
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The State of Artificial Intelligence and its Prospects in Pakistan's Medical Sector by Rohail Akhtar Habib, Yumna Sattar Khan

“…The rising integration of AI in Pakistani medicine necessitates the evolution of regulatory frameworks to guarantee patient safety, data privacy, and ethical application of AI technologies. …”
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Integrating population-based biobanks: Catalyst for advances in precision health by Jui-Chu Lin, Yi-Lien Liu, Wesley Wei-Wen Hsiao, Chien-Te Fan

“…Challenges in integrating different biobanks include data format consistency, privacy concerns, and legal constraints. …”
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Survey Influencing Factors on Prenatal Care in mothers referring to health care ‎centers in Rasht city in ‎‏2008‏ by fataneh bakhshi, nasrin mokhtari, shahin jefruodi, jila shekani, moohamad abasi, zahra atrkarruoshan

“…‎ Conclusion: In existence of prenatal care in health centers, almost half of women do not use these ‎care provided. Among barriers to utilization of care were not knowing the manner and number of ‎prenatal care, compliance with the women's privacy in time of providing care and providers manner ‎of communication in health centers. …”
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Integrated approach in the control and management of skin neglected tropical diseases in Lalo, Benin. by Yves Thierry Barogui, Gabriel Diez, Esai Anagonou, Roch Christian Johnson, Inès Cica Gomido, Hermione Amoukpo, Zoulkifl Salou Bachirou, Jean Gabin Houezo, Raoul Saizonou, Ghislain Emmanuel Sopoh, Kingsley Asiedu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>It is a cross-sectional study using a single set of activities data conducted from May 2016 to December 2016. …”
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Acceptability of digital vending machines to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in Brighton, UK: a qualitative analysis by Jaime H Vera, Richard Cooper, Syra Dhillon, John Mear, Gillian Louise Dean, Rhys D Wenlock

“…Stakeholders were staff on sites where the VM was placed. Data analysis took place on NVivo, using a thematic approach.Results 12 users completed the interview. 42% within the age 18–25 years with equal male and female identifying distributions. 33% were heterosexual, 25% homosexual and 33% bisexual. …”
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AI-Driven Advancements in Orthodontics for Precision and Patient Outcomes by David B. Olawade, Navami Leena, Eghosasere Egbon, Jeniya Rai, Aysha P. E. K. Mohammed, Bankole I. Oladapo, Stergios Boussios

“…While AI offers tremendous potential, challenges remain in areas such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the cost of adopting AI technologies. …”
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Arabic speaking women’s experience of postpartum contraceptive counselling in Sweden by Sofia Berglundh, Khadija Abunnaja, Sibylle Herzig van Wees, Elin C. Larsson, Helena Kilander

“…The FGDs were conducted in Arabic and translated to English. Data was analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Fighting Fire with Fire: Reclaiming Social Media to Promote Healthy Eating Behaviors among Children by Babu George, Martha Ravola

“…The paper emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in implementing social media interventions for children, addressing privacy concerns, data security, and the need for age-appropriate, culturally sensitive content. …”
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Enhancing technological sustainability in academia: leveraging ChatGPT for teaching, learning and evaluation by Labaran Isiaku, Abubakar Sadiq Muhammad, Hyelda Ibrahim Kefas, Fitzgerald Chidozie Ukaegbu

“…However, it also sheds light on the ethical issues and challenges associated with its use, including privacy and data protection, transparency and alignment with educational principles. …”
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Exploring knowledge and attitudes toward electronic informed consent among clinical trial participants in China: a cross-sectional study by Ying Wu, Xing Liu, Xiaoying Ge, Xin Tan, Weiwei Yu, Xiaomin Wang

“…However, they also express concerns about data protection and privacy security in eIC. These findings provide a foundation for developing targeted strategies to enhance the adoption and acceptance of eIC among diverse populations.…”
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A Web-Based Interface That Leverages Machine Learning to Assess an Individual&#x2019;s Vulnerability to Brain Stroke by Divyansh Bhandari, Arnav Agarwal, R. Reena Roy, Rajaram Priyatharshini, Rodriguez Rivero Cristian

“…To bridge the gap between complex predictive models and end-users, we deploy this model in an intuitive web interface (built with Streamlit) that non-technical individuals and healthcare providers can easily use. This interface requires no specialized knowledge, preserves user privacy by avoiding any data storage, and provides clear explanations of results. …”
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A clinically accessible small multimodal radiology model and evaluation metric for chest X-ray findings by Juan Manuel Zambrano Chaves, Shih-Cheng Huang, Yanbo Xu, Hanwen Xu, Naoto Usuyama, Sheng Zhang, Fei Wang, Yujia Xie, Mahmoud Khademi, Ziyi Yang, Hany Awadalla, Julia Gong, Houdong Hu, Jianwei Yang, Chunyuan Li, Jianfeng Gao, Yu Gu, Cliff Wong, Mu Wei, Tristan Naumann, Muhao Chen, Matthew P. Lungren, Akshay Chaudhari, Serena Yeung-Levy, Curtis P. Langlotz, Sheng Wang, Hoifung Poon

“…Abstract Large foundation models show promise in biomedicine but face challenges in clinical use due to performance gaps, accessibility, cost, and lack of scalable evaluation. …”
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Older adult stroke survivors’ needs and perspectives of a stroke app: a qualitative study by Wenjing Cao, Afang Li, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Juan Chen, Lanying Chen, Qing Li, Intan Idiana Hassan

“…Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted between August and October 2024. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Haase's adaptation of Colaizzi's phenomenological method. …”
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Exploring unsupervised feature extraction algorithms: tackling high dimensionality in small datasets by Hongqi Niu, Gabrielle B. McCallum, Anne B. Chang, Khalid Khan, Sami Azam

“…Abstract Small datasets are common in many fields due to factors such as limited data collection opportunities or privacy concerns. …”
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Establishing a Collaborative Genomic Repository for Adult Burn Survivors: A Burn Model System Feasibility Study by Stephen Sibbett, Jamie Oh, Gretchen Carrougher, Lara Muffley, Nathaniel Ashford, Maiya Pacleb, Samuel Mandell, Jeffrey Schneider, Steven Wolf, Barclay Stewart, Nicole S. Gibran

“…We set out two primary objectives, namely (1) to develop standard operating procedures for genetic sample collection and storage, DNA isolation, and data integration into an existing multicenter database; and (2) to demonstrate the feasibility of correlating genetic variation to functional outcomes in a pilot study, using the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene. …”
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Effects of Virtual Care on Patient and Provider Experience of the Clinical Encounter: Qualitative Hermeneutic Study by Graham McCaffrey, Erin Wilson, Lela V Zimmer, Anurag Singh, Steinunn Jonatansdottir, Peter Zimmer, David Snadden, Ian D Graham, Martha MacLeod

“…A total of 17 patients and 10 providers from various disciplines were interviewed by phone as part of a study on health care implementation in the context of a kidney care service in northern British Columbia, Canada. The interview data were analyzed using a hermeneutic approach, which emphasizes careful attention to reported experiences in relation to the relationships and contexts of care. …”
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Multicountry research on comprehensive abortion policy implementation in Latin America: a mixed-methods study protocol by Guillermo Carroli, Antonella Lavelanet, Silvina Ramos, Mariana Romero, Rodolfo Gomez Ponce de Leon, Berenise Carroli, Celina Gialdini, Agustina Ramón Michel, Mercedes Vila Ortiz

“…Informed consent will be obtained from participants. Data will be treated with careful attention to protecting privacy and confidentiality. …”
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Advancing sustainability: The impact of emerging technologies in agriculture by Ashoka Gamage, Ruchira Gangahagedara, Shyamantha Subasinghe, Jeewan Gamage, Chamini Guruge, Sera Senaratne, Thevin Randika, Chamila Rathnayake, Zammil Hameed, Terrence Madhujith, Othmane Merah

“…However, it is important to carefully address ethical and socio-economic considerations, including accessibility and data privacy, to manage these effects effectively. …”
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