Establishing Personalized and Sparse Spinal Reflex Circuitry From Locomotion Data by Huawei Wang, Arvid Q. L. Keemink, Massimo Sartori

“…The controllers use slightly more reflex gain parameters than those chosen and designed in other studies, but the benefit of our method is that the structures were found automatically.…”
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Exploring the application of AI in the education of children with autism: a public health perspective by Liu Lan, Ke Li, Diao Li

“…Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (Al), particularly Transformer-based models, offer a novel opportunity to enhance and personalize social skills training.MethodsThis study introduces a Public Health-Driven Transformer (PHDT) model specifically designed to improve social skills in children with ASD. …”
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A traffic prediction method for missing data scenarios: graph convolutional recurrent ordinary differential equation network by Ming Jiang, Zhiwei Liu, Yan Xu

“…To address this challenge, this paper proposes a neural network architecture designed specifically for missing data scenarios—graph convolutional recurrent ordinary differential equation network (GCRNODE). …”
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Information support for decision making in problem situation description by S. F. Lipnitsky

“…They are generated on the basis of the previously developed model of knowledge representation in the form of verbal associations, that is, semantic links between words and phrases corresponding to associative relationships between the entities they designate in the real world.Conclusion. As an implementation of the proposed model, the following algorithms have been developed: an algorithm for creating a dictionary of communicative fragments; algorithms for creating fragment-slot templates for sentences, texts and subject areas; an algorithm of user information support. …”
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What factors are associated with utilisation of health services for the poor elderly? Evidence from a nationally representative longitudinal survey in China by Yanbing Zeng, Weiqian Xu, Xiaomeng Tao

“…Based on modified Andersen behaviour model, a two-part model is designed to analyse the factors of the health service utilisation of the poor elderly.Results The visit rate of outpatient services increased from 15.05% in 2011 to 21.26% in 2015, and the hospitalisation rate increased from 7.26% to 14.32%. …”
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ChatGPT as a data analyst: an exploratory study on AI-supported quantitative data analysis in empirical research by Dimitri Prandner, Daniela Wetzelhütter, Sönke Hese

“…Social scientists are faced with the challenge of designing complex studies and analyzing collected data via various programs such as R, Stata, SPSS, or Python. …”
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S-Scheme CuMn2O4/g-C3N4 heterojunction: fabrication, characterization, and investigation of photodegradation potential of organic pollutants by Masoumeh Yaqoubi, Masoud Salavati-Niasari, Mojgan Ghanbari

“…Abstract Outstanding photocatalytic performance can be achieved by designing and building heterojunction photocatalysts with a suitable interfacial contact and staggered energy band structure. …”
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A case–control study based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to evaluate the effects of human papilloma virus on bone health in women by Xiang Li, Guangjun Jiao, Yunzhen Chen

“…Conclusions HPV infection is associated with a decrease in BMD, and co-infection with multiple types of HPV implies even lower BMD. Appropriately designed trials are needed to determine if interventions targeted at preventing HPV infection can have a protective effect on BMD.…”
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A sterilization method for human decellularized vaginal matrices by Jayson Sueters, Leonie de Boer, Freek Groenman, Judith A. F. Huirne, Theo H. Smit, Sebastian A. J. Zaat

“…Based on our previously implemented decellularization technique with minor modifications, we designed and examined three sterilization methods consisting of (i) chemical decellularization, (ii) decellularization with additional peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide (PAA/H2O2); (iii) decellularization with antibiotic and antimycotic (AAE) based treatment. …”
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Enhancing foster care relationships through attachment-based intervention: the safe families study protocol, a randomized controlled trial of the circle of security parenting progr... by Mathieu Pereira, Lauriane Sedes, Emilie Gadéa, Rebecca Shankland

“…The Circle of Security Parenting program® (COS-P) is an attachment-based intervention designed to enhance carer sensitivity and reflective competence, ultimately improving the quality of carer-child relationships. …”
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Subgraph-Indexed Sequential Subdivision for Continuous Subgraph Matching on Dynamic Knowledge Graph by Yunhao Sun, Guanyu Li, Mengmeng Guan, Bo Ning

“…Firstly, a flow graph index is proposed to arrange the search space of seed candidates in topological knowledge graph and an adjacent index is designed to accelerate the identification of candidate activation states in attributed knowledge graph. …”
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USERS’ SATISFACTION WITH INTERCITY BUS TERMINAL QUALITY IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA by Umar Obafemi SALISU, Mubarak Olabanji GAFAR, Ayobami Ademola AKANMU, Sekinat Motunrayo SANNI, Simeon Oluwagbenga FASINA

“…Globally, efficient intercity public transport relies on well-designed and high-quality terminal facilities and services to enhance accessibility, mobility, and safety for passengers and freight. …”
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Evaluation of the Fracture Strength of Different CAD/CAM Inlay Restorations After Accelerated Aging by İşıl Karaokutan, Meryem Gülce Subaşı, Filiz Aykent, Tuba Yılmaz Savaş

“…After obtaining digital impressions, restorations were designed and milled with CAD/CAM. Inlay restorations were cemented to the inlay cavities using a dual-polymerizing resin cement (Rely X Ultimate) and stored in distilled water at 37°C for a week. …”
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Transforming physical education: online learning trough sport modification and mini-games by Yuni Astuti, Oyatra Utama Warda, Rizki Almauli, Rosmawati Rosmawati, Bayu Haryanto, Erianti Erianti

“…In this context, online learning applications are designed to provide practical solutions in teaching sports and games that can be done in the open space without reducing the essence of sports modification learning. …”
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Exploring associations between the FTO rs9939609 genotype and plasma concentrations of appetite-related hormones in adults with obesity. by Ann Kristin Hjelle de Soysa, Mette Langaas, Valdemar Grill, Catia Martins, Ingrid Løvold Mostad

“…This study explored associations of the rs9939609 genotypes to plasma concentrations of acylated ghrelin, active glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), and total peptide YY (PYY), and moderating effects of fat mass (FM), in 96 adults (69% female) with BMI ≥35 kg/m2, using a cross sectional observation study designed to have 1/3 of participants each with genotypes TT, AT and AA, respectively. …”
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Investigation on Seismic Performance of Bidirectional Self-Centering Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures by Shaking Table Tests by Zhenying Wang, Chenxi Mao, Lili Xie

“…A 1/2-scale two-story model structure was designed and constructed. Shaking table tests were performed on the structure under four different types of earthquake excitations with increasing seismic hazard levels. …”
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A health-education intervention to improve outcomes for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties: protocol for a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial by Rachel Schembri, Harriet Hiscock, Frank Oberklaid, William Garvey

“…However, educators have limited training or access to clinical support in this area.Methods and analysis This study is a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a co-designed health and education model aiming to improve educator identification and support of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. …”
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Indoor Air Quality and Indoor Environmental Quality: The role of occupational health surveillance and the cooperation between public and occupational health stakeholders by Francesco Chirico, Gaetano Settimo, Nicola Magnavita

“…We argue for their collaboration in promoting health initiatives, ergonomic designs, and effective health surveillance. This collective approach aims to address the complexities of modern workplaces, fostering a healthier, more productive, and sustainable workforce.…”
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Effect of Monetary Rewards on Employees Performance in Financial Institutions: A Case Study of Pride Microfinance Kabale Branch. by Nayebare, Violah

“…The researcher employed descriptive and analytical research designs ,thus both quantitative and qualitative data was collected with the help of questionnaires and interview guide, the data analyzed was collected for purposes of drawing conclusions and recommendations .The findings revealed that financial incentives improve on task performance because majority of the respondents supported that financial incentives improve on task performance, few of the respondents disagreed with the question while others were not sure whether financial incentives significantly improve on task performance or not. …”
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Prevalence of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections and Associated Factors among Patients Attending Hospitals in Bushenyi District, Uganda by Martin, Odoki, Adamu, Almustapha Aliero, Julius, Tibyangye, Josephat, Nyabayo Maniga, Eddie, Wampande, Charles, Drago Kato, Ezera, Agwu, Joel, Bazira

“…Sound knowledge of factors associated with UTI may allow timely intervention that can easily bring the disease under control. (is study was designed to determine the prevalence of UTI by isolating and characterizing the different bacterial etiological agents and to evaluate the factors associated with UTI. …”
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