TraxVBF: A hybrid transformer-xLSTM framework for EMG signal processing and assistive technology development in rehabilitation by Seyyed Ali Zendehbad, Athena Sharifi Razavi, Marzieh Allami Sanjani, Zahra Sedaghat, Saleh Lashkari

“…To address this need, we propose TraxVBF, a multimodal visual biofeedback submodel using surface Electromyography (sEMG) signals and kinematic movement data to exploit muscle synergy patterns. TraxVBF offers innovative real time visual feedback that can be used to enhance neurorehabilitation systems. …”
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Temporal segmentation method for 30-meter long-term mapping of abandoned and reclaimed croplands in Inner Mongolia, China by Deji Wuyun, Liang Sun, Zhongxin Chen, Luís Guilherme Teixeira Crusiol, Jinwei Dong, Nitu Wu, Junwei Bao, Ruiqing Chen, Zheng Sun, Hasituya, Hongwei Zhao

“…This research evaluates the effectiveness of an innovative remote sensing method for producing 30-meter-resolution long-term maps of abandoned and reclaimed croplands in Inner Mongolia, China, using a temporal segmentation approach developed with Google Earth Engine. …”
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Diversity and Species Composition of Midgut Symbiotic Bacteria in Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquitoes in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka by Randi Hathnagoda, Pinidi Gunathilake, Thilini Buddhinee, Pabasara Welgama, Hasini Gunarathna, Harshani Perera, Koshila Ranasinghe

“…The present study focuses on the importance of understanding mosquito gut microbiota for implementing innovative vector control strategies, thereby mitigating disease transmission. …”
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Autonomous learning and creative cognition: the mediating effect of gifted students’ self-efficacy by Şenol Orakcı

“…In order to create conditions that encourage AL, foster SE beliefs, and eventually improve CC among gifted students, educators, policymakers, and parents can create a learning environment that not only promotes AL and strong SH but also fosters SE and CC, ultimately leading to more innovative and self-reliant students.…”
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Study on Two-phase Flow Mechanisms in Nanopore Considering Microcosmic Deformation and Dynamic Capillary Force by Xiangji Dou, Cong Lin, Sujin Hong, Pengfei Zhu, An Wang, Guodong Qi

“…To characterize the two-phase flow mechanisms in nanopores influenced by the synergistic effect of microcosmic pore deformation and dynamic capillary force, models based on Gassmann’s theory are established to describe the variations of pore radius and roughness in a dynamic pressure field. And then, innovative methods to quantify the dynamic capillary force phenomenon under comprehensive influence of pore size, roughness, and pressure are developed. …”
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Tritordeum, barley landraces and ear photosynthesis are key players in cereal resilience under future extreme drought conditions by Ander Yoldi-Achalandabaso, Aitor Agirresarobe, Artūrs Katamadze, Giulia Burini, Omar Vergara-Díaz, Mariana Mota, Cristina Oliveira, Usue Pérez-López, Rubén Vicente

“…For that, we conducted an innovative approach combining a late-sowing field trial with two contrasting water regimes to simulate future extreme drought conditions, the use of high-throughput phenotyping devices and an infrared gas analyser to characterise leaf and ear photosynthesis, biochemistry, growth, and stress responses during the reproductive stage, and a novel linear mixed-effects model to integrate these results with final agronomical data. …”
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Sustainable Development and World Politics by A. Ursul, D. Kalyuzhnaya

“…The article points out that the progressive deterioration of the social and environmental situation on the planet and the emergence of the real threat of anthropo-ecological catastrophe necessitate the abandoning of the current model of civilizational development and the formation (first in theory and then in practice) of an ultimately new one. This innovative strategy, which means taking account of the main socio-natural contradiction, is called a sustainable development strategy. …”
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Charge-on-the-move solutions for future mobility: A review of current and future prospects by Mohd Aiman Khan, Wilco Burghout, Oded Cats, Erik Jenelius, Matej Cebecauer

“…Simultaneously, emerging transportation modes such as autonomous vehicles, shared mobility, modular systems, and aerial vehicles, introduce additional complexities, demanding more innovative charging solutions. This review emphasizes the potential of charge-on-the-move systems referred to as dynamic charging, as a transformative approach to address these challenges. …”
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Applying the photovoice method with adolescents in mining areas in rural Mozambique: critical reflections and lessons learned by Olga Cambaco, Hermínio Cossa, Andrea Farnham, Eusébio Macete, Mirko S. Winkler, Karin Gross, Khátia Munguambe

“…There is a recognised need for innovative methods to elicit the perspective of adolescents on public health issues, particularly when addressing sensitive topics such as the impact of mining projects on their health. …”
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Gross and applied anatomy pedagogical approaches in occupational therapy education: protocol for a scoping review by Emily S Ho, Anne Agur, Andrea Duncan, Erica Dove, Kelly Hennessy, Athena Kirou-Mauro, Lorna Aitkens

“…To address this limitation, applied anatomy instructors have developed innovative novel approaches to teach gross and applied anatomy to student occupational therapists, including live/surface anatomy, medical imaging, and more recently, computer-aided instruction. …”
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From Nasion to Sellion: repositioning landmarks for radioprotection-tailored 3D cephalometric analysis by Marco Serafin, Benedetta Baldini, Elisa Boccalari, Salvatore Bocchieri, Sergio Sambataro, Chiarella Sforza, Giuseppe Baselli, Gianluca Martino Tartaglia, Alberto Caprioglio

“…Finally, linear regression provided the new norm range values for the Sellion-based measurements.Conclusion Pearson’s coefficients between Sellion- and Nasion-related measurements exhibited significantly high levels of correlation, suggesting the potential use of Sellion-based measurements for innovative cephalometric analyses. This method might comply with radiation protection principles in CBCT-based orthodontic cephalometry.…”
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Advances in Nucleic Acid Drugs and Gene Therapies based on Animal Models of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by LIU Siyu, LAI Yuezhao, GUO Wenting, CHEN Xuejin

“…Future studies must optimize existing therapeutic strategies, improve their efficacy and applicability, and explore innovative approaches to deliver more effective and sustainable treatments for DMD patients.…”
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Service delivery approaches related to hearing aids in low- and middle-income countries or resource-limited settings: A systematic scoping review. by Lauren K Dillard, Carolina M Der, Ariane Laplante-Lévesque, De Wet Swanepoel, Peter R Thorne, Bradley McPherson, Victor de Andrade, John Newall, Hubert D Ramos, Annette Kaspar, Carrie L Nieman, Jackie L Clark, Shelly Chadha

“…However, most people who would benefit from hearing aids do not receive them, in part due to challenges in accessing hearing aids and related services, which are most salient in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and other resource-limited settings. Innovative approaches for hearing aid service delivery can overcome many of the challenges related to access, including that of limited human resources trained to provide ear and hearing care. …”
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Agrolandscapes and their role in ensuring environmental safety by Larysa Piskunova, Tetiana Zubok, Alla Klepko, Kateryna Кarabach, Alina Kudryavytska

“…Thus, the results of the study emphasised the need to introduce innovative approaches to agrolandscape management that can contribute to the conservation of natural resources and improve environmental safety. …”
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Effect of Active MgO on Compensated Drying Shrinkage and Mechanical Properties of Alkali-Activated Fly Ash–Slag Materials by Hongqiang Ma, Shiru Li, Zelong Lei, Jialong Wu, Xinhua Yuan, Xiaoyan Niu

“…Further research on their adaptability in complex environments will promote their development for engineering and provide innovative support for green buildings.…”
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Pleiotropic effects of a recessive Col1a2 mutation occurring in a mouse model of severe osteogenesis imperfecta. by Michelangelo Corcelli, Rachel Sagar, Ellen Petzendorfer, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan, Fleur S van Dijk, Anna L David, Pascale V Guillot

“…Together, these findings identify the complex mechanisms underlying OI bone fragility in the OIM model of severe OI and can potentially enable identification of clinically relevant endpoints to assess the efficacy of innovative pro-osteogenic treatment for patients with OI.…”
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Twenty years of gender equality research: A scoping review based on a new semantic indicator. by Paola Belingheri, Filippo Chiarello, Andrea Fronzetti Colladon, Paola Rovelli

“…Our paper offers a scoping review of a large portion of the research that has been published over the last 22 years, on gender equality and related issues, with a specific focus on business and economics studies. Combining innovative methods drawn from both network analysis and text mining, we provide a synthesis of 15,465 scientific articles. …”
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Coloration and functionalization of organic cotton fabric using Chinese fringe leaf extraction: A greener approach by Md Shazzat Hossain, Mohammad Ullah, Rony Mia, Mohammed A. Assiri, Yahui Zhou, Haroon A.M. Saeed, Sakil Mahmud

“…This study investigates the innovative use of natural dyes derived from Chinese fringe (Chionanthus retusus) leaves for dyeing organic cotton fabric (OCF), marking the first application of this approach. …”
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Feasibility of NepaDengue mobile application for dengue prevention and control: user and stakeholder perspectives in Nepal by Eggi Arguni, Anita Mahotra, Yuvraj Pokhrel, Tulsi Ram Thapa, Riris Ahmad Andono

“…Background Dengue has emerged as a significant public health issue in Nepal since 2006, necessitating innovative approaches to disseminating timely information and promoting preventive behaviour. …”
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Synthesis and optical properties of LaSrGaO4:RE3+ (RE = Sm, Eu, Ho) single crystals via optical float zone method by Hasan Yilmaz, Masahiko Isobe, Oliver Clemens, Markus Suta, Pascal Puphal

“…Enhanced analyses of the luminescence mechanism of lanthanoid ions in various host compounds, which have captivated researchers for many years and culminated in the development of innovative materials for optical applications. To obtain a deeper understanding of the luminescence mechanism of Sm3+, Eu3+, and Ho3+ ions incorporated into the Ruddlesden-Popper-type host compounds (La1-xREx)SrGaO4 (RE = Sm, Eu, Ho and x = 0; 0.05; 0.10) high quality single crystals with homogenous activator distribution grown by the optical floating zone (OFZ) method were examined systematically. …”
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