Deep Learning-Based Speech Emotion Recognition Using Multi-Level Fusion of Concurrent Features by Samuel, Kakuba, Alwin, Poulose, Dong, Seog Han, Senior Member, Ieee

“…In this paper, we propose a deep learning-based model named concurrent spatial-temporal and grammatical (CoSTGA) model that concurrently learns spatial, temporal and semantic representations in the local feature learning block (LFLB) which are fused as a latent vector to form an input to the global feature learning block (GFLB). We also investigate the performance of multi-level feature fusion compared to single-level fusion using the multi-level transformer encoder model (MLTED) that we also propose in this paper. …”
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Factors Associated with Hand Washing Practices Among Secondary School Students in Ndorwa East Constituency in Kabale District. by Twinomuhwezi, Benja

“…Despite the world-wide Global Hand Washing Day campaign which targets school children as the most effective agents for behaviour change, there is limited documentation in various school settings. …”
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Using Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Fluorescence (SRXRF) to Assess the Impacts of Shipping Emissions on the Variations of PM10-bound Elemental Species by Siwatt Pongpiachan, Nichada Jearanaikoon, Kanjana Thumanu, Jureerat Pradubsri, Ratchadaporn Supruangnet, Chaisri Tharasawatpipat, Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi, Ronbanchob Apiratikul

“…Abstract Shipping activities significantly contribute to global atmospheric pollutant emissions. Numerous studies have used synchrotron X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (SRXRF) to identify elemental species in atmospheric particles, yet few studies have applied this technique for assessing PM10-bound chemical species from shipping emissions. …”
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Rauwolfia vomitoria- a promising medical plant for benign prostatic hyperplasia management; yet with challenges by George Awuku Asare, Perpetua Dagadu, Samuel Adjei, Bernice Asiedu, Samkeliso Takaidza, Vivash Naidoo, Brodrick Amoah, Ifeoma Celestina Orabueze, Kwasi Bugyei

“…Although conventional allopathic treatments are widely used for managing BPH, they are frequently associated with adverse side effects, prompting a global shift toward natural and alternative therapies. …”
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Development of an innovative intravaginal model of probiotic inoculation in dairy ovine flocks: positive effects on the vaginal microbiota, vaginitis and fertility by M. Toquet, J. Gomis, E. Jiménez-Trigos, E. Bataller, M. Barba, A. Sánchez, P. González-Torres, Á. Gómez-Martín

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to perform an intravaginal double inoculation of this same non-lyophilised (non-freeze-dried) L2 inoculum, in 120 ewes from four dairy commercial ovine flocks using straws similar to those used in artificial insemination. Globally, in the entire study population, the fertility percentage (65%) of the inoculated groups increased by 10% compared to the control groups (55%). …”
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A qualitative study of how clinicians reach agreement in perioperative pathway development: the Consensus Model for Standardising Healthcare by Lisa Pagano, Janet C. Long, Emilie Francis-Auton, Andrew Hirschhorn, Gaston Arnolda, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Mitchell N. Sarkies

“…Abstract Background Variation in perioperative care persists globally. Consensus discussions may facilitate standardisation, yet the processes used to reach agreement are poorly understood. …”
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Advanced artificial intelligence with federated learning framework for privacy-preserving cyberthreat detection in IoT-assisted sustainable smart cities by Mahmoud Ragab, Ehab Bahaudien Ashary, Bandar M. Alghamdi, Rania Aboalela, Naif Alsaadi, Louai A. Maghrabi, Khalid H. Allehaibi

“…Abstract With the fast growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and a novel generation of network technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become global. Malicious agents regularly utilize novel technical vulnerabilities to use IoT networks in essential industries, the military, defence systems, and medical diagnosis. …”
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The Impact of Atorvastatin on Intraprostatic Biomarkers – Prognostic Value of 3LS-score – Follow-up of ESTO1-Trial by Eemil Lehtonen, Maiju Vertanen, Heimo Syvälä, Teemu Tolonen, Seppo Auriola, Teuvo Tammela, Aino Siltari, Teemu Murtola

“…Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) remains a global health burden, with limited reliable biomarkers beyond prostate-specific antigen (PSA). …”
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FeO–alumina catalyst for reforming waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) pyrolyzed products: synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation by Audu, Ephraim Akuaden, Ade-Ajayi, Adebola Femi, Osigbesan, Aisha Ayoola, Gano, Zaharaddeen Sani, Barminas, Jeffrey Tsware

“…The growing rate of plastic pollution in Nigeria and across the globe, coupled with the need to harness such waste for useful purposes, is a pressing global concern. In this study, a new type of catalyst was synthesized by incorporating mesoporous FeO onto aluminium oxide trihydrate (alumina) and applied in reforming polyethylene terephthalate (PET) pyrolyzed gas into valuable fuels. …”
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Vitamin B12, folate, and homocysteine levels in children and adolescents with obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Juan R. Ulloque-Badaracco, Esteban A. Alarcon-Braga, Enrique A. Hernandez-Bustamante, Enrique A. Hernandez-Bustamante, Beatrix M. Von-Koeller-Jones, Miguel Huayta-Cortez, Esduardo Saavedra-Custodio, Percy Herrera-Añazco, Vicente A. Benites-Zapata

“…Background and aimsChildhood and adolescent obesity is a global public health concern. Obesity induces several metabolic disturbances. …”
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Family-focused intervention programme to foster adolescent mental health and well-being: protocol for a multicountry cluster randomised factorial trial (FLOURISH Phase 2) by Heather M Foran, Marija Raleva, Nina Heinrichs, Graham Moore, Yulia Shenderovich, Xiang Zhao, Judith Simon, Antonio Piolanti, Viorel Babii, Janina Mueller, Franziska Waller, Dennis Wienand, Swetha Sampathkumar, Ivo Kunovski

“…Introduction Adolescent mental health problems represent a significant global health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, such as the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Moldova. …”
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Conservation networks do not match the ecological requirements of amphibians by Matutini, Florence, Baudry, Jacques, Fortin, Marie-Josee, Pain, Guillaume, Pithon, Josephine

“…We also found two bottlenecks between areas of suitable habitat which might be crucial for population movements induced by global change, especially for species associated with hedgerow mosaic landscapes. …”
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The ArcB kinase sensor participates in the phagocyte-mediated stress response in Salmonella Typhimurium by Coral Pardo-Esté, Coral Pardo-Esté, Francisca Urbina, Nicolas Aviles, Nicolas Pacheco, Alan Briones, Carolina Cabezas, Vicente Rojas, Valentina Pavez, Yoelvis Sulbaran-Bracho, Yoelvis Sulbaran-Bracho, Alejandro A. Hidalgo, Juan Castro-Severyn, Juan Castro-Severyn, Claudia P. Saavedra

“…Typhimurium and the mutant lacking the arcB gene exposed to NaOCl to describe the global transcriptional response. We also infected murine neutrophils to evaluate the expression levels of relevant genes related to the resistance and infection process while facing ROS-related stress. …”
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Incidence and temporal trends of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Shenzhen, China (2011–2018) by Hong Zhu, Junpeng Liu, Tianqi Yang, Yan Zhang, Yanjun Xu, Yunfeng Xu, Hao Wu, Li Li, Yufeng Luo, Cai Wen, Tao Yu

“…Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a significant global public health issue, few studies describe characteristics and trends in China. …”
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Evaluation of the relatedness between the biofilm-associated genes and antimicrobial resistance among Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in the southwest Iran by Nafiseh Hosseinzadeh Shakib, Zahra Hashemizadeh, Abolfazl Rafati Zomorodi, Reza Khashei, Yeganeh Sadeghi, Abdollah Bazargani

“…It is essential to implement effective antimicrobial stewardship and develop innovative anti-biofilm strategies to address this global health issue. …”
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Septoplasty: defining a desirable clinical outcome according to baseline symptom scores by Rolf Haye, Rolf Haye, Liv Kari Døsen, Magnus TarAngen, Caryl Gay, Are Hugo Pripp, Olga Shiryaeva

“…Our aim was to establish a DCID according to baseline scores, which should help assess individual results.MethodsPatients (n = 934) rated their nasal obstruction using a visual analog scale (VAS) preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively. A global rating of outcome (categorized as completely, much, or somewhat improved, unchanged, or worse) served as the anchor for postoperative evaluation. …”
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Evaluation of the protective efficacy of OlysetPlus ceiling nets for reduction of malaria incidence in children in Homa Bay County, Kenya: a cluster-randomised controlled study pro... by Daisuke Yoneoka, Jesse Gitaka, James Kongere, Wataru Kagaya, Akira Kaneko, Yura K Ko, Chim W Chan, Mariko Kanamori, Bernard N Kanoi, Gordon Odhiambo Okomo, Protus Omondi, Kelvin B Musyoka, Takatsugu Okai, Victor Opiyo, Jared Oginga, Samuel Mungai, Kibor K Keitany, Elijah Songok, Noboru Minakawa

“…Introduction Malaria is still a major health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, where 98% of global malaria mortality occurs. In addition, the spread of Plasmodium falciparum with partial artemisinin resistance in East Africa and beyond is a great concern. …”
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Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic Emission by Christian Mark G. Salvador, Jhon Robin dR. Yee, Iara Chantrelle V. Coronel, Angel T. Bautista, Raymond J. Sugcang, Mark Anthony M. Lavapiez, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa

“…Abstract Identifying the sources and formation pathways of particulate matter (PM) and its components is important to determine the impact of atmospheric aerosols on human health and the warming of the global atmosphere. Here, we characterized the variability of the eleven-year concentration and the origin of PM2.5 in two urban regions (Metro Manila and Boracay) in the Philippines, a country in South East Asia (SEA) with high local anthropogenic emissions and frequently impacted by transboundary pollution. …”
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A plant endophytic bacterium Burkholderia seminalis strain 869T2 increases plant growth under salt stress by affecting several phytohormone response pathways by Hau-Hsuan Hwang, Yu-Ting Huang, Pei-Ru Chien, Fan-Chen Huang, Chih-Lin Wu, Liang-Yu Chen, Shih-Hsun Walter Hung, I-Chun Pan, Chieh-Chen Huang

“…Abstract Background Due to global warming and gradual climate change, plants are subjected to a wide range of environmental stresses, adversely affecting plant growth and production worldwide. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 Event on the Characteristics of Atmospheric Single Particle in the Northern China by Zheng Li, Jingjing Meng, Ling Zhou, Ruiwen Zhou, Mengxuan Fu, Yachen Wang, Yanan Yi, Aijing Song, Qingchun Guo, Zhanfang Hou, Li Yan

“…Abstract The COVID-19 event triggered global attention which broke out at the end of 2019. …”
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