A Light-and-Fast SLAM Algorithm for Robots in Indoor Environments Using Line Segment Map by Bor-Woei Kuo, Hsun-Hao Chang, Yung-Chang Chen, Shi-Yu Huang

“…Experimental results shows that our work is capable of drawing maps in complex indoor environments, needing only very low amount of memory and much less computational time as compared to other grid map-based RBPF SLAM algorithms.…”
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Ethnomedicinal, Pharmacological, and Phytochemical Overview of Diplazium esculentum by Abhishek Singh

“…The ethnomedicinal section elucidates its traditional uses in treating ailments like fever inflammation gastrointestinal disorders and wound healing drawing upon centuries-old indigenous knowledge from diverse cultures. …”
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Critiquing representations of intellectual disability in occupation-based literature by Rachel Reparon, Pamela Block, Ann Fudge Schormans, Debbie Laliberte Rudman, Gail Teachman

“…It considers the influence of such representations on the occupational possibilities of people labelled intellectually disabled.Methods This review employed a critical interpretive synthesis of 21 peer-reviewed articles from occupational therapy and occupational science that focused on intellectual disability.Results Three analytic threads were identified as contributing to how intellectual disability was represented across the reviewed literature: habilitating expected doings, becoming productive citizens, and activated, but insufficient.Conclusion & significance Occupation-based discourses have powerful influence within society, particularly within occupational therapy, regarding understandings of intellectual disability and how these shape occupational possibilities for persons labelled intellectually disabled. Drawing attention to taken-for-granted representations of intellectual disability is essential to promote transformative occupational therapy practice and enhance occupational possibilities for this population.…”
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Analysis of Buying, Selling, and Leasing Virtual Land in the Metaverse: A Perspective from Sharia Economic Law by Muhamad Izazi Nurjaman, Sofian Al-Hakim, Iwan Setiawan, Mualimin Mochammad Sahid

“…This study uses a descriptive analysis method with a normative juridical approach and data analysis techniques through three stages of analysis: focusing the data, presenting the data, and drawing conclusions. The research found that the practice of buying, selling, and leasing virtual land in the metaverse is permissible because it meets the conditions and pillars of a valid contract. …”
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Understanding price momentum, market fluctuations, and crashes: insights from the extended Samuelson model by Qingyuan Han

“…To overcome these limitations, a paradigm shift towards dynamic approaches is essential. Drawing inspiration from three groundbreaking economists, we introduce the extended Samuelson model (ESM), a dynamic model that connects price changes to market participant actions. …”
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The Relationship between Records Management and Service Delivery in Research: Acase Study of Kabwohe Joint Research Centre. by Edrida, Beinomugisha

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Effects of Linear-Polarized Near-Infrared Light Irradiation on Chronic Pain by Dong Huang, Yong-Hong Gu, Qin Liao, Xue-Bin Yan, Shai-Hong Zhu, Chang-Qing Gao

“…A total of 52 patients with either shoulder periarthritis or myofascial pain syndrome or lateral epicondylitis were randomly assigned into two groups by drawing lots. Patients in Group I were treated with NB or LB plus LPNIR; Group II patients, for their part, were treated with the same procedures as in Group I, but not using LPNIR. …”
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Alternative feed resources in the era of climate change: A review by Taiwo K Ojediran, Olajide S Olofintuyi, Temitope J Ojediran

“…This review explores a diverse array of alternative feed resources that show promise in mitigating the impacts of climate change on feed availability and quality. Drawing from a comprehensive analysis of industry reports, case studies, and articles from sources such as Elsevier, Scopus, PubMed, ScholarOne, PLUS One, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, this study covers a range of innovative options, including insect-based feeds, algae, seaweeds, microbial proteins, residues, by-products, aquatic plants and weeds, hydroponic fodder production, climate-resilient forage crops, agroforestry systems, high-value crop by-products, and silvopastoral systems. …”
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Impact of Aluminium Chloride (AlCl₃) on Brain Function: A Review of Neurotoxic Mechanisms and Implications for Alzheimer's Disease by Amtul Rahman, Zeenath Banu

“…The focus was specifically on the neurotoxic effects of AlCl₃, drawing insights into its impact on brain structure, function, and behaviour. …”
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Prediction Model of Cutting Parameters for Turning High Strength Steel Grade-H: Comparative Study of Regression Model versus ANFIS by Adel T. Abbas, Mohanad Alata, Adham E. Ragab, Magdy M. El Rayes, Ehab A. El Danaf

“…The manufacturing engineer should fulfill the required surface roughness value according to the design drawing from first trail (otherwise these parts will be rejected) as well as keeping his eye on maximum metal removal rate. …”
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Scaling to new heights: methodological insights for uplifting research on grassroots digital innovation by Paolo Gerli, Fabio Neves da Rocha, Luca Mora

“…We discuss the causes of each shortcoming and illustrate how they impact both the theoretical and practical development of GDIs. Drawing on this critical examination, we identify four priorities to advance future GDI research: leveraging methodological pluralism, applying theoretical sampling, enhancing qualitative longitudinal research, and strengthening methods for data collection and archival. …”
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Conflict-induced displacement in Pakistan: a sociological study of lived experiences of involuntary migration among Afghan immigrants by Kashif Iqbal, Sheng Hongcheng, Hu Liang

“…This study investigates the lived experiences of Afghan immigrants and explores their coping strategies for overwhelming situations in the host community (Peshawar, Pakistan). Drawing on an interdisciplinary approach, the study synthesizes insights from migration sociology, cultural studies, and immigrant’s studies to comprehensively understand this complex intersection. …”
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The influence of meteorological factors on the technical performance of football teams during matches by Yonghan Zhong, Shaoliang Zhang, Qing Yi, Miguel Ángel Gómez Ruano

“…The results revealed that offensive variables were instrumental in distinguishing match outcomes (winning, drawing, and losing), with meteorological factors significantly influencing these variables. …”
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Impact on staff of providing non-invasive advanced respiratory support during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in an acute hospital by David Wenzel, Christina Faull, Eleanor Wilson, Lucy Bleazard

“…Objectives To explore the experiences of healthcare workers providing non-invasive advanced respiratory support (NARS) to critically unwell patients with COVID-19.Design A qualitative study drawing on a social constructionist perspective using thematic analysis of semistructured interviews.Setting A single acute UK National Health Service Trust across two hospital sites.Participants Multidisciplinary team members in acute, respiratory and palliative medicine.Results 21 nurses, doctors (juniors and consultants) and physiotherapists described the provision of NARS to critically unwell COVID-19 patients as extremely challenging. …”
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Faktor Permasalahan Interoperabilitas Pada Penerapan Building Information Modeling (BIM) Dalam Proses Analisis Dan Desain Struktur by Ridho Aidil Fitrah, Elita Amrina, Masrilayanti Masrilayanti, Ruddy Kurniawan, Jati Sunaryati, Phandu Rizaldi, Hanifa Roja Azizah

“…Ketersediaan add-on atau plugins antar perangkat lunak menjadi faktor utama yang menyebabkan terjadinya inkonsitensi data dan koordinat serta ketidaksesuaian hasil detail desain dari analytical model ke architectural model dalam proses penggambaran shop drawing.…”
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Emerging technologies and research ethics: Developing editorial policy using a scoping review and reference panel. by Simon Knight, Olga Viberg, Manolis Mavrikis, Vitomir Kovanović, Hassan Khosravi, Rebecca Ferguson, Linda Corrin, Kate Thompson, Louis Major, Jason Lodge, Sara Hennessy, Mutlu Cukurova

“…If not in these outputs, where should researchers and stakeholders learn about the ethical considerations of research?<h4>Objectives</h4>Drawing on a scoping review, analysis of policy in a specific disciplinary context (learning and technology), and reference group discussion, we address concerns regarding research ethics, in research involving emerging technologies through developing novel policy that aims to foster learning through the expression of ethical concepts in research.…”
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Enhancing professional development for Third Space roles: reflections on the added value of Learning Circles by Linde Moriau, Réka Matolay, Emma McKenna, Andrea Toarniczky, Judit Gáspár, Márta Frigyik, Catherine Bates

“…Learning Circles were implemented as a core component of professional development programmes, aiming to foster quality integration of Community Engaged Research and Learning (CERL) in academic practice. Drawing on a collaborative autoethnographic research design, we reflected on our experiences as Learning Circle designers, facilitators, and participants to identify manifestations of professional growth emanating from our project activities. …”
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Modeling and analysis of ensemble average solvation energy and solute–solvent interfacial fluctuations by Shao Yuanzhen, Chen Zhan, Zhao Shan

“…The construction of these models relies on a new diffuse interface definition u(x)u\left(x), which represents the probability of a point xx found in the solute phase among all microstates. Drawing upon principles of statistical mechanics and geometric measure theory, we rigorously demonstrate that the proposed models effectively capture EASE during the solvation process. …”
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Characterization and Modelling of Potential Seaborne Disasters, in the ANA Region by Ashraf Labib, Dylan Jones, Natalia Andreassen, Rune Elvegård, Mikel Dominguez Cainzos

“…We demonstrate how such tools can be used by applying some of them to a selective case study and drawing lessons learned from the application of root cause analysis, which can help emergency response organisations with preparedness work and hence more efficient response. …”
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The TRAIL map by Jan-Peter Sandler, Maryvonne Nieboer, Branko Anđić, Luca Corazzini, Ella Cosmovici Idsøe, Nina Troelsgard Jensen, James McGeever, Marca Wolfensberger, Anne-Mieke Vandamme

“…This article details the TRAIL map's genesis, drawing from existing TRAILs and constructing three. …”
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