HEVERL – Viewport Estimation Using Reinforcement Learning for 360-degree Video Streaming by Nguyen Viet Hung, Pham Tien Dat, Nguyen Tan, Nguyen Anh Quan, Le Thi Huyen Trang, Le Mai Nam

“…By leveraging these insights, we have developed a reinforcement learning model specifically designed to anticipate user view directions and improve the experience quality in targeted regions. …”
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The Impact of a Concomitant Meniscus Surgery on Hop Performance Symmetry in Patients Rehabilitating After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Krishna Malliah, Adam VanZile, Mark Walden, Matthew Pennucci, Adam Botts, Caitlyn Ailor, Scott Ruse, Michael Taylor, Ian Nelson, Matthew Snyder, Daniel Abreu, Emma Yeager, Sean McBride, Thomas G. Almonroeder

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare hop test inter-limb symmetry for patients who had undergone ACL reconstruction without an associated meniscal surgery, patients who had undergone ACL reconstruction with a meniscus repair, and patients who had undergone ACL reconstruction with a partial meniscectomy. # Study Design Cross-sectional study # Methods Hop test data collected at the time of return-to-sport testing (average of 6.4 ± 1.4 months after surgery) was extracted from electronic medical records for 192 patients who had undergone ACL reconstruction. …”
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Progress Analysis and Development Prospects of Soil Ecological and Environmental Effects of Interlayer Construction by JIA Zhenjiang, WU Yangyang, LI Wangcheng, MA Dongxiang, CHEN Jihong, GAO Susu, NIU Xiaoxiao, XU Tianyuan

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Morphophysiological and molecular characterization of millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) varieties for crop improvement in Western Europe by Massimo Vischi, Nicola Zorzin, Maria Bernhart, Johanna Winkler, Dipak Santra, Carla Pappalardo, Stefano Marchetti

“…Proso millet is also increasingly sought by industry to produce novel foods such as those designed for coeliac patients. In this study, a thorough characterization of 11, commercially available, proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) varieties was carried out as a preliminary step for crop reintroduction and breeding in Western Europe. …”
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Machine learning assisted prediction with data driven robust optimization: Machining process modeling of hard part turning of DC53 for tooling applications supporting semiconductor... by Mehdi Tlija, Muhammad Sana, Anamta Khan, Sana Hassan, Muhammad Umar Farooq

“…The machining input parameters such as workpiece hardness (different heat treatments), cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut are used to thoroughly evaluate process science across conflicting machinability attributes such as cutting tool life, machined workpiece surface roughness, volume of material removed, machine tool power consumption, and tool-workpiece zone temperature. A full factorial design of experiments with two levels, resulting in 16 experiments, is performed with statistical parametric significance analysis to better control process variability. …”
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Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation of Fracture Extension in Conglomerate Fracturing Considering Pore-Fracture Seepage and Study of Influencing Factors by Zehao Xu, Haiyang Zhao, Xiangjun Liu, Lixi Liang, Pandeng Luo

“…The nonhomogeneity of conglomerate in terms of organization and the complexity of fracture extension make the design and effective implementation of fracturing in conglomerate reservoirs challenging. …”
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Computational Study of the Phytochemical Constituents from Uncaria tomentosa Stem Bark against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Spike Protein by Oscar Herrera-Calderon, Abdulrahman M. Saleh, Andres F. Yepes-Perez, Nada H. Aljarba, Saad Alkahtani, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Renan Dilton Hañari-Quispe, Haydee Chavez, Josefa Bertha Pari-Olarte, Eddie Loyola-Gonzales, José Santiago Almeida-Galindo, José Francisco Kong-Chirinos, Taoufiq Benali

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Compliance with ethical standards in the reporting of donor sources and ethics review in peer-reviewed publications involving organ transplantation in China: a scoping review by Angela Ballantyne, Wendy Rogers, Matthew P Robertson, Brette Blakely, Ruby Catsanos, Robyn Clay-Williams, Maria Fiatarone Singh

“…Objectives The objective of this study is to investigate whether papers reporting research on Chinese transplant recipients comply with international professional standards aimed at excluding publication of research that: (1) involves any biological material from executed prisoners; (2) lacks Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and (3) lacks consent of donors.Design Scoping review based on Arksey and O’Mallee’s methodological framework.Data sources Medline, Scopus and Embase were searched from January 2000 to April 2017.Eligibility criteria We included research papers published in peer-reviewed English-language journals reporting on outcomes of research involving recipients of transplanted hearts, livers or lungs in mainland China.Data extraction and synthesis Data were extracted by individual authors working independently following training and benchmarking. …”
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A scoping review of interventions to improve strength training participation. by Jasmin K Ma, Jennifer Leese, Stephanie Therrien, Alison M Hoens, Karen Tsui, Linda C Li

“…The inclusion criteria were (a) original peer-reviewed articles and grey literature, (b) intervention study design, and (c) behavioural interventions targeted towards improving strength training participation. …”
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A national cross-sectional survey of health literacy of caregivers attending Canadian pediatric emergency departments. by Manasi Rajagopal, Samina Ali, Keon Ma, Maryna Yaskina, Andrea Morrison, Kurt Schreiner, Julie Leung, Shannon Scott, Darcy Beer, Paul Clerc, Tyrus Crawford, Serge Gouin, Naveen Poonai, Tania Principi, Antonia Stang, Laura Weingarten, Janet Curran, Pediatric Emergency Research Canada Family Needs Study Team

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This study utilized a descriptive, cross-sectional survey design with medical record review. A bilingual survey was electronically administered to caregivers presenting to 10/15 Canadian pediatric emergency departments. …”
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An In-Depth Study of Personalized Anesthesia Management Models in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Based on Multimodal Deep Learning by Hanqi Shi, Hongyu Wang, Xibing Ding, Zheng Dang

“…In response to the annual occurrence of over 10 million gastrointestinal endoscopic examinations in China, this study proposes a personalized anesthesia management model based on multimodal deep learning. This model was designed to enhance anesthesia management efficiency and disease detection rates. …”
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Influence of Dry Beach on the Dynamic Stability of Ash Storage Field: A Numerical Analysis by Fangtao She, Chang Liu, Xiangang Zhou, Changjun Qi, Jiulong Ding

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Management of toxic and hazardous contents of oil sludge in Siri Island by M. Pazoki, B. Hasanidarabadi

“…As the final step, the size and details of landfill were designed. The landfill was selected as a square with side and depth of 55m and 3m respectively. …”
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Effectiveness of Single-Tablet Combination Therapy in Improving Adherence and Persistence and the Relation to Clinical and Economic Outcomes by Carly J. Paoli, Jörg Linder, Khushboo Gurjar, Deepika Thakur, Julie Wyckmans, Stacy Grieve

“…This may be due to clinical trial procedures aimed at maximizing adherence and HRQoL measures that are not designed to evaluate drug administration. **Conclusions:** Our findings highlight the value of STCTs for improving patient adherence, persistence, and clinical outcomes while also offering economic advantages.…”
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INDEPENDENCE AND FINANCIAL EXPERTISE OF AUDIT COMMITTEE ON VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Saidu MUSA, Muhammed Kamaldeen Usman, Paul B. Ogunwole

“…The specific objectives of the study are to: investigate the magnitude to which audit committee composition affect voluntary disclosure practices of listed DMBs in Nigeri; and examine the extent to which audit committee independence influences voluntary disclosure practices of listed DMB’s in Nigeria using the Ex-post facto research design. Secondary data was employed to extract information from the annual reports of the twelve listed deposit money banks for eleven years, from 2008 to 2018., 2008 marked two years after the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN’s ₦25bn recapitalisation policy which made Nigerian banks more financially sound through mergers and acquisition. 2018 was also the latest year to which the annual reports of these banks were made available for public access. …”
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Healthcare Resource Utilization and Cost Comparisons of High-Protein Enteral Nutrition Formulas Used in Critically Ill Patients by Matthew C. Bozeman, Laura L. Schott, Amarsinh M. Desai, Mary K. Miranowski, Dorothy L. Baumer, Cynthia C. Lowen, Zhun Cao, Krysmaru Araujo Torres

“…**Methods:** A retrospective cohort study was designed using the PINC AI™ Healthcare Database from 2015 to 2019. …”
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Comparative analyses of the hemostatic efficacy and surgical device performance of powdered oxidized regenerated cellulose and starch-based powder formulations by Marianne Stark, Allen Y. Wang, Brittny Corrigan, Henok G. Woldu, Samar Azizighannad, Gustavo Cipolla, Richard Kocharian, Hector De Leon

“…Methods: Efficacy was evaluated in a porcine model of bleeding using 2 study designs where the powder was delivered with (experiment 1) and without (experiment 2) device applicators. …”
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Pengaruh Aplikasi Sistem Edukasi Masa Nifas (SEMASA) Terhadap Perilaku Perawatan Ibu Nifas di Rumah Sakit Humana Prima Bandung by Yanti Herawati, Yeni Mahwati, Ma’mun Sutisna, Herri S Sastramihardja, Teni Nurlatifah, Mia Dwi Lestari

“…Metode penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan Quasi Experiment dengan pendekatan nonequivalent posttest-only control group design. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada 84 ibu nifas di RS Humana Prima tahun 2023. …”
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Genetic Signatures of Contrasted Outbreak Histories of “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus”, the Bacterium That Causes Citrus Huanglongbing, in Three Outermost Regions of the Europe... by Olivier Pruvost, Karine Boyer, Frédéric Labbé, Marine Weishaar, Anaïs Vynisale, Claire Melot, Cécile Hoareau, Gilles Cellier, Virginie Ravigné

“…The detailed characterization of emerging pathogen populations is a prerequisite for managing invasive species pathways and designing sustainable disease control strategies. Huanglongbing is the disease that causes the most damage to citrus, a crop that ranks #1 worldwide in terms of fruit production. …”
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Subnational trends and inequalities of under-immunisation and zero-dose among children aged 12–23 months in Uganda: a national population-based cross-sectional study by Aluísio J D Barros, Peter Waiswa, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Jennifer Harris Requejo, Ronald Wasswa, Thiago M Santos

“…The objective of this study was to examine the subnational trends in the prevalence and inequalities in under-immunisation and zero-dose among children aged 12–23 months in Uganda.Study design A retrospective national cross-sectional study.Setting UgandaParticipants Uganda Demographic and Health Survey secondary data of only children aged 12–23 months. …”
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