Exploring Safe Overtaking Behavior on Two-Lane Two-Way Road Using Multiagent Driving Simulators and Traffic Simulation by Taeho Oh, Heechan Kang, Zhibin Li

“…We conduct experiments using a network connection between two multiagent driving simulators to collect a human behavior-based overtaking dataset and develop driving behavior models engaged in overtaking situations using the Extra Trees model. …”
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Efficiency Analysis of Fragmentation Warheads Through Advanced Modeling Techniques: Experimental and Numerical Study by Omar Alameri, Predrag Elek

“…The findings contribute to the advancement of fragmentation warhead design, offering designers reliable tools and guidelines to enhance lethality and efficiency in weapon-target engagements. Future work aims to expand the software’s capabilities to include diverse targets, fragment types, and interaction geometries, further advancing the field of fragmentation warhead design. …”
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De la simulation à la simulation participative : apporter une vision intégrée de la rénovation urbaine aux aménageurs publics, à travers une démarche expérimentale by Anaïs Berry, Nicolas Becu, Onil Goubier, Nikolaos Papoulias, Nathalie Long, Didier Vye

“…part of national urban renewal programs, the political stakeholders of the city are engaged in many projects seeking to achieve different purposes: reduce energy consumption, improve living condition, foster ecomobility, promote social mixing. …”
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Legal pathology of property acquisition in dilapidated context with historical value by the municipality (case study: Sari city) by alijan shamshirband, Reza Nasiri Larimi, Seyed Mehdi Ahmadi

“…Annually, municipalities engage in the construction or enhancement of road infrastructure and the establishment of recreational and cultural facilities in alignment with urban development and city expansion objectives. …”
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What is successful integration in primary health care: qualitative insights from the Chinese public by Jinnan Zhang, Rebecca Mitchell, Ruixue Zhao, Mengyao Li, Wenhua Wang

“…Respondents’ expectations were primarily on three themes: clinical integration (such as interaction between professional and client, continuity, and empowering and engaging individuals), functional integration (such as resources management, quality improvement, and reforming payment systems), and system integration (such as institutional distribution and supervision). …”
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Does disability modify the association between poor mental health and violence victimisation over adolescence? Evidence from the CoVAC cohort study in Uganda. by Daniel J Carter, Charlie F M Pitcairn, Emily Eldred, Louise Knight, Janet Nakuti, Angel Mirembe, Lydia Atuhaire, Elizabeth Allen, Amiya Bhatia, Dipak Naker, Jenny Parkes, Karen Devries

“…School-aged adolescents would benefit from violence prevention and mental health promotion interventions which are inclusive and engage and respond to the needs and rights of adolescents with disabilities.…”
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Combination of dapagliflozin and pioglitazone lacks superiority against monotherapy in streptozotocin-induced nephropathy by Aneta Cinakova, Diana Vavrincova-Yaghi, Peter Krenek, Jan Klimas, Eva Kralova

“…Abstract Oxidative stress and apoptosis are highly engaged in development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). …”
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Assessment of health behaviors of primary school teachers based on their nutritional knowledge and physical activity: A cross-sectional study in the Asir Region. by Amani Alhazmi, Maha Ali, Adam Dawria, Bayapa Reddy Narapureddy, Manal Mohammed Hawash

“…The majority (84.0%) engaged in low or minimal physical activity. A weak but significant correlation was observed between nutritional knowledge and BMI (p < 0.05), whereas no significant associations were found between physical activity levels and either BMI or nutritional knowledge.…”
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Ainu Representation in the World of Japanese Comics: Shumari and Golden Kamuy Take on the Ruling Narratives of Hokkaidō History by Zsófia Keller

“…Consequently, Hokkaidō is often still perceived as a natural frontier developed by settlers for the benefit of the Japanese nation, while the Ainu continue to be stereotyped as a dying race. By critically engaging with these prevailing narratives, Tezuka and Noda elevate their work to what Pierre Nora calls places of memory. …”
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Dynamic Prediction of Physical Exertion: Leveraging AI Models and Wearable Sensor Data During Cycling Exercise by Aref Smiley, Joseph Finkelstein

“…The research involved 27 healthy participants engaged in controlled cycling exercises. Physiological data, including ECG, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and pedal speed (RPM), were collected during these sessions, which were divided into eight two-minute segments. …”
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Day-Ahead Operational Strategy for Virtual Power Plant Considering Green Certificate Classification in Coupled Market by TIAN Yuliang, QIN Zhijun, HUANG Zhen

“…This study demonstrates that the proposed approach enhances the financial performance of the VPP and boosts its renewable energy consumption capacity by engaging in carbon-green certificate trading under the new policy. …”
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Scientific support to plant breeding and seed production in Siberia in the XXI century by N. P. Goncharov

“…As Russia as a whole, Siberia is largely engaged in unpromising extensive farming practices, which rely on natural soil fertility, and this factor should be taken into account. …”
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Individual characteristics influencing the general population’s level of knowledge of end-of-life practices: a cross-sectional study by Diane Tapp, Gina Bravo, Catherine Filion, Vincent Couture, Sophie Dupéré, Marianne Beaulieu, Audrey Chouinard, Pauline Roos, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Anouk Bérubé, Ariane Plaisance

“…Conclusion: Gaps in knowledge about end-of-life practices exist in the general population, they are associated with different individual characteristics and may limit citizens’ capacity to engage in informed end-of-life decision-making. Community-based interventions adapted to different audiences are essential to ensure a quality end-of-life for all.…”
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Territorialidade e ancestralidade: formação e reconhecimento da comunidade pescadora extrativista do Quilombo do Degredo, Brasil by Lorena Lins, Augusto Cesar Salomão Mozine

“…Deeply connected to the sea, rivers, and lagoons—essential spaces for family life and collective activities—the community frequently engages in environmental licensing processes characterized by limited dialogue and minimal participation. …”
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity and their impact on academic performance and psychological well-being among university students in 2024 in Bangladesh. by Hasibul Hassain Emon, Soham Sarker, Mst Shamima Akter Lima, Farzana Afroze Tasnim, Abdullah Al Nabil, Muhammad Ibrahim Azam, Md Moyazzem Hossain

“…Therefore, university authorities ought to encourage students to engage in physical activities and should create awareness among students about the beneficial effects of nutritious foods and the importance of physical exercise.…”
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Retrograde Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Case of Takayasu Arteritis with Left Main Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion by Prathap Kumar, Blessvin Jino, Stalin Roy, Manu Rajendran

“…Since the guiding catheter could not engage the LMCA, a retrograde approach was planned. …”
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State of climate smart agriculture (CSA) practices in the North Central and Northwest zones Nigeria by Isaiah Gabriel, Frank Olajuwon, Dominik Klauser, Blessing Michael, Mara Renn

“…Our study intends to provide to a better understanding of the needs and motivations of local farming communities and a better understanding of their motivation to engage in CSA to develop and deploy more tailored initiatives for improving the resilience and productivity of smallholder farming systems.…”
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Understanding North Korea: Rimjin-gang Citizen Journalists Out to Cure the “Sick Man of Asia”? by Suzy Kim

“…Not only does it claim to be "the first magazine about North Korea written by North Koreans" (The Nation), but it is also touted as "the first publication to create a channel for two-way communication between the divided Korean people," as exemplified by the title "Rimjin-gang" - the name of the river that flows across the De-Militarized Zone dividing the north and south.This article is an attempt to engage in a critical conversation about how we know what we know about North Korea, reflecting upon the historical and structural conditions that configure the way North Korea is known and understood by those outside North Korea.…”
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Do gender disparities in socioeconomic status affect Teff productivity? A comparative analysis in Ethiopia by Nahusenay Teamer Gebrehiwot, Catherine Ndinda

“…Results suggest that, although women were fully engaged in Teff production activities, due to a low level of ownership of productive resources such as land, labour, and oxen, there is a statistically significant difference in Teff production between female and male-headed households which needs the attention of the government and stakeholders. …”
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Heat Stroke Warning System Prototype for Athletes: A Pilot Study by Kanchana Silawarawet, Phattarakorn Kaewchukul, Sairag Saadprai

“…The data is recorded, stored, displayed on a free-access website which graphs body temperature, ambient temperature, humidity, heart rate and heat stroke risk, and provides notifications for athletes engaged in outdoor activities. The researchers recorded sensors data (<i>n</i> = 1) for two sessions (12 min/session) in a closed room, at the sixth-minute marker, with an air conditioner activated to observe the changes observed by the sensors. …”
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