Early Window Tailoring: A New Approach to Increase the Number of TCP Connections Served by Marcos Talau, Mauro Fonseca, Emilio C. G. Wille

“…In the absence of losses, TCP constantly increases the amount of data sent per instant of time. This behavior leads to problems that affect its performance, especially when multiple devices share the same gateway. …”
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The effect of Garcinia livingstonei aqueous leaf extract on hyperglycaemic-induced human sperm cell: An in-vitro study by Murendeni Nethengwe, Kunle Okaiyeto, Chinyerum S. Opuwari, Oluwafemi O. Oguntibeju

“…The consequent production of excessive reactive oxidative species (ROS) and a compromised antioxidant defence system leads to testicular damage and a decline in sperm parameters. …”
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Savoirs médicinaux interspécifiques et interactions entre cornacs et éléphants dans le district de Thongmyxay au Laos by Jean-Marc Dubost, Eric Deharo, Sysay Palamy, Chithdavone Her, Chiobouaphong Haekovilay, Lamxay Vichith, Sébastien Duffilot, Sabrina Krief

“…The part of humanity attributed to the elephants is reflected in particular in the self-agency that is recognised in their ability to heal themselves when they are suffering, which leads to the therapeutic use of their dung by Mahouts. …”
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Telemedicine interventions for hypertension management in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Michael Hoffer-Hawlik, Andrew Moran, Lillian Zerihun, John Usseglio, Jennifer Cohn, Reena Gupta

“…Hypertension remains the leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide and disproportionately impacts patients living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). …”
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Technical means as sources of evidence in cases of administrative offenses: under the prism of observing human rights and freedoms by M. A. Sambor

“…It is reasoned that the use of relevant technical means in administrative delict proceedings has a number of features and a number of imperatives, the violation of which leads to the inadmissibility of relevant evidence. …”
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Digital health technologies for metabolic disorders in older adults: a scoping review protocol by Michael Brändle, Elgar Fleisch, Tobias Kowatsch, Panitda Huynh, Mia Jovanova

“…Introduction Metabolic disorders (type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycaemia, obesity, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome) are leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. …”
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Impact of generalized joint hypermobility on quality of life and physical activity in school-aged children: a longitudinal study by Oluwakemi A. Ituen, Christie D. Akwaowo, Gillian Ferguson, Jacques Duysens, Bouwien Smits-Engelsman

“…Abstract Background Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) offers flexibility that could enhance motor activities. However, if it leads to injury and pain, it increases functional difficulties and activity limitations. …”
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Analysing head and trunk motion in the judo osoto-gari technique: relationship to sweeping-leg velocity by Lingjun Liu, Tatsuya Deguchi, Mitsuhisa Shiokawa, Kazuto Hamaguchi, Masahiro Shinya

“…Conclusions The findings of this study indicate that (1) increasing the forward angle of the head aids the visual system in rapidly processing spatial information about the target position, thus facilitating the execution of the leg sweep, and (2) a greater forward-tilt rotation of the head, which leads to rapid trunk rotation, is conducive to enhancing sweeping-leg velocity.…”
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Study on association of nuclear factor kappa B gene polymorphism with bacterial load in pulmonary tuberculosis by Pallavi Baliarsingh, Pratima Kumari Sahu, Paresh Nath Mohanty, Roma Rattan, Monalisa Mohapatro

“…Objectives: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a leading infectious disease and a major public health concern. …”
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Improving fluoroprobe sensor performance through machine learning by D. Lafer, A. Sukenik, T. Zohary, O. Tal

“…However, applying the FP has faced challenges, leading to inaccuracies in phytoplankton assessment. …”
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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome related to severe hypomagnesaemia by Martín Naya Rosato, María Luisa Núñez Calvo, Lucía Barrera López

“…This might result in increased cerebral perfusion leading to oedema due to capillary leakage. PRES has been associated with poorly controlled arterial hypertension, autoimmune diseases, eclampsia and chemotherapy, among others. …”
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Evaluation of the Cost of Intelligent Upgrades of Transportation Infrastructure for Intelligent Connected Vehicles by Zongwei Liu, Haokun Song, Hong Tan, Han Hao, Fuquan Zhao

“…The routes of developing ICVs based on “vehicle to X” (V2X) can effectively alleviate the demands of vehicles for intelligent functions and cut related research costs, accelerating commercialization of ICVs and leading to many social benefits. At present, China has made it clear to develop ICVs based on V2X, which requires simultaneous intelligent upgrades of vehicles and transportation infrastructure. …”
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Numerical study on the surface evolution and flow dynamics in laser polishing of 100Cr6 steel based on the coupled capillary and thermocapillary flow by Chuqiao Fang, Wei Dai, Xiao Wu, Sijin Wang

“…It provides numerical simulation parameters and theoretical guidance for LP research, ultimately leading to desired polishing effects.…”
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Insecticide-treated nets utilization and influencing factors on middle school students in Southeast Nigeria. A cross-sectional study by Egbobe JohnPaul Otuomasiri, Magnus Michael Sichalwe, Ezaka Ephraim Ibeabuchi

“…Background: Malaria is a major cause of mortality, leading to higher healthcare costs and reduced household income, particularly among low-income individuals. …”
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Prevalence of Lameness in Dairy Cows and Associated Risk Factors at Hawassa Town Dairy Farms, Ethiopia by Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Abayineh Ayele, Mebrie Zemene Kinde, Asefa Asmare

“…Prevention and early diagnosis leading to prompt treatment of lameness in cows should be part of dairy farm management practice.…”
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Leader’s management decision-making style and emotional intelligence of higher education students studying in the speciality “Law Enforcement” by S. V. Kharchenko, O. V. Koldashov

“…The other participants of the study did not have a leading style of managerial decision-making. It has been found that the highest level of emotional intelligence is in the group of respondents with the style of managerial decision-making “indulgence”, and the lowest level of emotional intelligence is in the group of cadets with the situational style of managerial decision-making. …”
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Individualized Technique Feedback for Instant Technique Improvements and Knee Abduction Moment Reductions – A New Approach for ‘Sidestepping’ ACL Injuries? by Kevin Bill, Patrick Mai, Lasse Mausehund, Sigurd Solbakken, Tron Krosshaug, Uwe G. Kersting

“… # Results On average, each targeted technique variable improved following feedback and instructions, leading to instant reductions in pKAM of 13.4% to 17.1%. …”
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Potential and mechanisms of indigenous Indonesian medicinal plants in treating sexual dysfunction: A systematic review and pharmacological network overview by Sukardiman, Roihatul Mutiah, Rosita Handayani

“…The use of synthetic drugs in treating ED often leads to undesirable side effects and has limited efficacy. …”
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Central Aortic Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Parkinson’s Disease: A Comparative Study by Mehmet Balal, Meltem Demirkiran, Saime Paydas

“…Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction, which leads to hemodynamic disorders, is commonly observed in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). …”
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Association between clinical and sonographic patterns of major peripheral arterial occlusion among patients presenting with lower limb dry gangrene at a single center in Western Ug... by Alfred Omo, Emmanuel Barasa, Edson Tayebwa, Moses Acan, Emile Ndanga, Aturinde Mercy

“…Abstract Background: Dry gangrene occurs due to a reduced blood supply in body parts, resulting in gradual necrosis. It is among the leading indications for lower limb amputation; however, in situations where timely access of accurate diagnostic and revascularization services are limited, irrational amputations are performed based on mere physical assessment of a specific occluded major arterial segment, consequently preceded with gangrene recurrence on the same limb stump due to physical examination inaccuracies. …”
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