Multi task opinion enhanced hybrid BERT model for mental health analysis by Md. Mithun Hossain, Md. Shakil Hossain, M. F. Mridha, Mejdl Safran, Sultan Alfarhood

“…Abstract Understanding the nuanced emotions and points of view included in user-generated content remains challenging, even though text data analysis for mental health is a crucial instrument for assessing emotional well-being. Most current models neglect the significance of integrating viewpoints in comprehending mental health in favor of single-task learning. …”
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Goniopolarimetric Properties of Typical Satellite Material Surfaces: Intercomparison with Semi-Empirical pBRDF Modeled Results by Min Yang, Hongxia Mao, Jun Wu, Chong Zheng, Li Wang

“…To deepen our understanding of the polarized reflectance property for satellite material surface, we present the experiments of polarimetric laboratory measurements from two typical satellite materials in the wavelength range of 400–1000 nm by using a goniometer instrument. The bidirectional polarized reflectance factor (BPRF) is used to describe the polarization characteristics of our samples. …”
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Development of an Augmented Reality-Based Practicum E-Module Integrated with Local Wisdom of Salak Fruit by Heni Mulyani Pohan, Adi Syaputra, Fatma Suryani Harahap, Dinda Yunita, Rabiyatul Adawiyah Siregar, Anouar Ben Mabrouk

“…Data were collected from three high schools in Padangsidimpuan using simple random sampling. Instruments included validation sheets (for material, media, and language), observation, user response questionnaires, and pretest-posttest tests to assess students' spatial intelligence. …”
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Healthy at home for COPD: an integrated digital monitoring, treatment, and pulmonary rehabilitation intervention by Laurel O’Connor, Stephanie Behar, Seanan Tarrant, Pamela Stamegna, Caitlin Pretz, Biqi Wang, Brandon Savage, Thomas Scornavacca, Jeanne Shirshac, Tracey Wilkie, Michael Hyder, Adrian Zai, Shaun Toomey, Marie Mullen, Kimberly Fisher, Emil Tigas, Steven Wong, David D. McManus, Eric Alper, Peter K. Lindenauer, Eric Dickson, John P. Broach, Vik Kheterpal, Apurv Soni

“…The rate at which participants completed scheduled survey instruments ranged from 78–93%. Nearly all participants (85%) performed COPD ecological momentary assessment at least once with a median of 4.85 recordings during study participation. …”
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Corneal Nerve Parameter Reference Values for Chinese Adults Assessed by Corneal Confocal Microscopy by Juan Cao, Jingru Qu, Bekzod Odilov, Bin Lu, Yuanpin Zhang, Lili Li, Yuan Zhang, Qian Xiong, Yu Hong, Jianqiao Li, Yunfeng Shen, Xinguo Hou

“…Two experts captured and selected images of the central corneal subbasal nerve plexus at each center using the same corneal confocal microscopy instrument according to a commonly adopted protocol. …”
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Features of the Processes of Digitalization of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Ukraine by Reshetnyak Olena I., Bielikova Nadiia V., Yurchenko Oleksiy K., Kalashnikova Kateryna Yu.

“…The key advantages and barriers to the introduction of digital technologies in the activities of SMEs in Ukraine are identified, the main instruments for implementing the digital strategy of SMEs and the scope of their application are characterized, in particular for the construction industry. …”
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The maternal and newborn health eCohort to track longitudinal care quality: study protocol and survey development by Catherine Arsenault, Katherine Wright, Tefera Taddele, Ashenif Tadele, Anagaw Derseh Mebratie, Firew Tiruneh Tiyare, Rose J. Kosgei, Jacinta Nzinga, Bethany Holt, Irene Mugenya, Emma Clarke-Deelder, Adiam Nega, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Sailesh Mohan, Nompumelelo Gloria Mfeka-Nkabinde, Londiwe Mthethwa, Damen Haile Mariam, Gebeyaw Molla, Theodros Getachew, Prashant Jarhyan, Monica Chaudhry, Munir Kassa, Margaret E. Kruk

“…The final MNH eCohort instrument is centered around six key domains of high-quality health systems including competent care (content of ANC, delivery, and postnatal care for the mother and newborn), competent systems (prevention and detection, timely care, continuity, integration), user experience, health outcomes, confidence in the health system, and economic outcomes. …”
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Evaluation of Body Composition in Hemodialysis Thai Patients: Comparison between Two Models of Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer and Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry by Kulapong Jayanama, Supanee Putadechakun, Praopilad Srisuwarn, Sakda Arj-Ong Vallibhakara, Prapimporn Chattranukulchai Shantavasinkul, Chanika Sritara, Surasak Kantachuvesiri, Surat Komindr

“…In maintenance hemodialysis patients, the measurement of body composition with DXA and both BIA methods had highly significant correlations; practically, BIA method could be used as an instrument to follow FM and FFM and to measure the edematous stage. …”
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Health-related quality of life in children with presumptive TB by M.G. Anthony, L.S. Johnson, M. van Niekerk, A. Mfwaze, B. Bavuma, A.C. Hesseling, G. Hoddinott, M.M. van der Zalm

“…Quantitative data were collected using the Toddler and Infant quality of life Instrument (TANDI) (<3 years) and European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions-Youth (EQ-5D-Y) (>3 years) measures. …”
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Validation of a scale based on the DigComp framework on internet navigation and cybersecurity in older adults by Francisco de Paula Rodríguez-Miranda, Rocio Illanes-Segura, Yolanda Ceada-Garrido, Juan Carlos Infante-Moro

“…In this study, we present a new and reliable instrument adapted to the digital needs of seniors, which can be used by organizations and administrations to promote support policies and training activities for older adults within the active aging framework.…”
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Peering into the Black Box: Forward Modeling of the Uncertainty Budget of High-resolution Spectroscopy of Exoplanet Atmospheres by Arjun B. Savel, Megan Bedell, Eliza M.-R. Kempton, Peter C. B. Smith, Jacob L. Bean, Lily L. Zhao, Kaze W. K. Wong, Jorge A. Sanchez, Michael R. Line

“…We present an HRCCS observation simulator, scope , ^5 that incorporates spectral contributions from the exoplanet, star, tellurics, and instrument. This tool allows us to control the underlying data set, enabling controlled experimentation with complex HRCCS methods. …”
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Application of the Flux-Variance Technique for Evapotranspiration Estimates in Three Types of Agricultural Structures by Ori Ahiman, Yonatan Mekhmandarov, Moran Pirkner, Josef Tanny

“…The subject of this paper is the evaluation of a turbulent transport technique, the flux variance (FV), whose instrumentation needs and operational demands are not as elaborate as the EC, to estimate evapotranspiration within large agricultural structures. …”
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How does BMI correlate with menarche onset? Evidence from the Italian HBSC cross-sectional study by Domitilla Marconi, Dario Lipari, Andrea Pammolli, Paola Dalmasso, Paola Nardone, Alessio Vieno, Rita Simi, Giacomo Lazzeri

“…Two independent nationally representative survey datasets: one on 15-year-olds (n = 6505, year 2017/2018) and one on 11-year-olds (n = 6548, year 2013/2014) were analysed. The survey instrument was the self-report questionnaire. Median age at menarche and 95% confidence intervals were estimated through Kaplan–Meier analysis. …”
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Bypassing primary antiretroviral therapy centres in Sub-Saharan Africa: An integrative review of the theoretical and empirical literature by Maximillian Kolbe Domapielle, Sadat Zakari Abugbila, Marshall Kala

“…To complement this effort, PLHIV should be empowered to understand legislative instruments and steps to take when confidentiality and discriminatory issues arise. …”
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Design of a public health emergency equipment system for bioterrorism events in public places based on literature review, scenario analysis and Delphi consultation by Xiaowen SUN, Yongzhong ZHANG, Chao ZHAO, Tianyang DENG, Song BAI

“…Ultimately, 32 functional units were constructed, including five aspects: investigation, testing, decontamination, protection, and treatment, and a health emergency equipment system for major public bioterrorism events was constructed, consisting of 162 units/sets of instruments or equipment. ConclusionThe constructed medical emergency equipment system has a certain degree of pertinence and reliability and can serve as a reference for the construction of medical emergency team equipment systems and the use of medical emergency equipment at the scene of bioterrorism events.…”
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Traditional games as a tool for improving psychosocial development: a comparative study of structured and progressive learning models by Rekha Ratri Julianti, Adang Suherman, Amung Ma'mun, Dian Budiana, Eka Fitri Novita Sari

“…The sample of this study was 60 fifth-grade students from a public elementary school. The instrument in this research was a questionnaire developed by students at the Wesleyan University Graduate School, namely the Class 7 Students' Psychosocial Adjustment Needs Questionnaire, with data analysis techniques using the t-test. …”
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Developing 21st Century Skills through the Make-a-Match Method in Reaction Rate Learning by Sari Sari, Khoerunisa Khoerunisa

“…The participants were 26 science class XI students from SMA Darussalam Wanaraja Garut. Instruments included learning descriptions, observation sheets, student worksheets, and post-test questions. …”
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Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adolescents from a Doctor's Office by Marlene Ferrer Arrocha, Elikana Kiplagat Chirchir, Maylín Isabel Alonso Martínez, Héctor Pérez Assef

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> the Finish Diabetes Risk Score can be a useful instrument in the identification of adolescents at risk for diabetes in Primary Health Care. …”
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The Causal Relationship of the Feature Personality Traits Following Mediation Therapy Perceived Social Support in Female Cancer Patients by Maryam Mardani, Manijeh Firoozi, Tina Vosoughi

“…A total of 310 women with cancer in Ahvaz were selected during the winter of 2023 using convenience sampling. The instruments utilized in this study included the Treatment Adherence Questionnaires (Seyedfatemi et al., 2018), the NEO Personality Inventory (Costa and McCrae, 1992), and the Perceived Social Support Scale (Zimt et al., 1988). …”
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A framework for the continuous monitoring of person-centred hospital care: validation of a checklist for participatory service improvement by F. Cardinali, S. Carzaniga, L. Martini, M. T. Loiudice, Fabrizio Carinci

“…The tool can be applied more widely by multiple stakeholders as a measurement instrument for the participatory evaluation of person-centredness.…”
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