The contextual awareness, response and evaluation (CARE) diabetes project: study design for a quantitative survey of diabetes prevalence and non-communicable disease risk in Ga Mas... by Swaib Abubaker Lule, Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor, Carlos S. Grijalva-Eternod, Kafui Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade, Mawuli Komla Kushitor, Lydia Okoibhole, Raphael Awuah, Leonard Baatiema, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Daniel Arhinful, Ama de-Graft Aikins, Kwadwo Koram, Edward Fottrell, the CARE Diabetes Team

“…The Contextual Awareness, Response and Evaluation (CARE): Diabetes Project in Ghana is a mixed methods study that aims to understand diabetes in the Ga Mashie area of Accra, identify opportunities for community-based intervention and inform future diabetes prevention and control strategies. This paper presents the study design for the quantitative survey within the CARE project. …”
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Strategic classification of smart city strategies in developing countries by Mesut Samasti, Emre Cakmak, Alper Ozpinar

“…The results showcase a dynamic classification framework that effectively handles data uncertainty while providing clear, actionable insights for urban planners and policymakers. The paper concludes by validating the effectiveness of the proposed approach through a detailed computational study involving diverse stakeholders, confirming its applicability and utility in refining smart city strategies globally, particularly in developing country contexts where data reliability and completeness may be challenging.The study provides specific policy guidelines for each city classification, offering policymakers a structured framework for resource allocation and strategic planning, ranging from foundational infrastructure development in emerging cities to advanced technology integration in metropolitan areas.…”
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Incremental Instance-Oriented 3D Semantic Mapping via RGB-D Cameras for Unknown Indoor Scene by Wei Li, Junhua Gu, Benwen Chen, Jungong Han

“…Although there are plenty of studies developing accurate object-level mapping systems with different types of cameras, these methods either process the instance segmentation problem in completed mapping or suffer from a critical real-time issue due to heavy computation processing required. In this paper, we propose a novel method to incrementally build instance-oriented 3D semantic maps directly from images acquired by the RGB-D camera. …”
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Integrated CNN‐LSTM for Photovoltaic Power Prediction based on Spatio‐Temporal Feature Fusion by Junwei Ma, Meiru Huo, Jinfeng Han, Yunfeng Liu, Shunfa Lu, Xiaokun Yu

“…ABSTRACT The accurate prediction of the output power of each power plant is crucial for effective resource deployment. This paper proposes a convolutional neural network‐long short‐term memory (CNN‐LSTM) network integration model based on spatio‐temporal feature fusion. …”
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Does medical school research productivity predict a resident’s research productivity during residency? by Scott Kohlert, Laura Zuccaro, Laurie McLean, Kristian Macdonald

“…Conclusion Residents who publish at least one paper before residency are nearly six times as likely to publish during residency than those who did not publish before residency. …”
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The rise of aerial additive manufacturing in construction: a review of material advancements by Barrie Dams, Binling Chen, Binling Chen, Yusuf Furkan Kaya, Yusuf Furkan Kaya, Paul Shepherd, Mirko Kovac, Mirko Kovac, Mirko Kovac, Richard J. Ball

“…The construction industry has recently increased the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM, also known as 3D-printing) technologies. This review paper presents the state of the art of ground-based AM systems in construction, focusing comprehensively on developments in the material aspect towards using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), commonly referred to as “drones”. …”
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Multi-Temporal Energy Management Strategy for Fuel Cell Ships Considering Power Source Lifespan Decay Synergy by Xingwei Zhou, Xiangguo Yang, Mengni Zhou, Lin Liu, Song Niu, Chaobin Zhou, Yufan Wang

“…However, challenges related to the coordinated control of multi-energy systems and fuel cell degradation remain significant barriers to their practical implementation. This paper proposes an innovative multi-timescale energy management strategy that focuses on optimizing the lifespan decay synergy of fuel cells and lithium batteries. …”
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A Quantitative Analysis of Photovoltaic Modules Using Halved Cells by S. Guo, J. P. Singh, I. M. Peters, A. G. Aberle, T. M. Walsh

“…As a consequence, quantitative analysis of PV modules using halved cells is needed. In this paper we investigate theoretically and experimentally the difference between modules made with halved and full-size solar cells. …”
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Adapting MOVED as a web-based moral elevation intervention for veterans with PTSD: Using feedback from a pilot trial and subject matter experts by Adam P. McGuire, Alexander Riera, Xrystyan Lascano

“…In this adaptation phase, we incorporated feedback from pilot participants with input from subject matter experts (SMEs) to inform adaptation decisions using the Model for Adaptation Design and Impact (MADI) framework. In this paper, we outline the process and final adaptations decisions in preparation for a future efficacy trial to assess the impact of MOVED on targeted outcomes for veterans with PTSD. …”
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Design and study of valveless piezoelectric pump with streamlined chamber fishtail-type bluff body by Xiaochao Tian, Zhenming Wang, Kai Yang, Yang Bai, Yingyu Dai, Defeng Niu, Zhicheng Zhong

“…The streamlined chamber proposed in this paper provides a new idea in the research field of valveless piezoelectric pumps.…”
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On the question of stu­dying Tatar variants of the epos about Idegey by Mirgaleev I.M., Fazlutdinov I.I., Zakirova I.G.

“…The results of the study and its scientific novelty: the paper proves that the Tatar versions of the dastan about Idegey and Toktamysh were widely spread among the Tatars of the Volga-Urals, western Siberia, and the Crimea as is evidenced by the wide variability of the works. …”
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Use of photogrammetry to survey Iron Age rock art motifs in the Côa Valley: the Vermelhosa Rock 3 case study (Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal) by Natália Botica, Luís Luís, Paulo Bernardes

“…In the context of the "Open Access Rock Art Repository" (RARAA) project, this paper presents a methodology for the three-dimensional (3D) survey of rocks with rock art motifs, as well as the subsequent production of orthophotos from the resulting 3D models, accomplished through photogrammetry. …”
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Content validation of an activity-based therapy tracking tool in a community setting for people living with spinal cord injury or disease using cognitive debriefing interviews. by Anita Kaiser, Hanan Idd, Katherine Chan, Alexander Djuric, Sandi Marshall, Heather Cairns-Mills, Jennifer Leo, Kristin E Musselman

“…Advertising through community clinics and social media may facilitate dissemination of the tool. (3) Barriers of tool use, dissemination and implementation. The paper format of the tool, added workload, learning curve and challenge to adopt a new documentation system were considered barriers to tool use.…”
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Enhancing sidewalk accessibility assessment for wheelchair users: An adaptive weighting fuzzy-based approach by Maryam Naghdizadegan Jahromi, Najmeh Neysani Samany, Meysam Argany, Mir Abolfazl Mostafavi

“…Extended distances may lead to increased fatigue, impacting the ability of individuals with mobility disabilities to navigate sidewalks comfortably and independently. In this paper, we propose an adaptive weighting method, effectively addressing the accessibility assessment of sidewalks by considering more specifically the impact of sidewalk length. …”
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Impact of stock market indices and raw material prices on the yield movements of Caterpillar company securities by Petrović Nevena, Novićević-Čečević Bojana, Krstajić Goran

“…The goal of this paper is to examine the effect of selected stock market indices and the market prices of chosen raw materials on the movement of future daily returns of Caterpillar's shares. …”
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Advanced control parameter optimization in DC motors and liquid level systems by Serdar Ekinci, Davut Izci, Mohammad H. Almomani, Kashif Saleem, Raed Abu Zitar, Aseel Smerat, Vaclav Snasel, Absalom E. Ezugwu, Laith Abualigah

“…Among the plethora of optimization algorithms, the mountain gazelle optimizer (MGO) stands out for its capacity to emulate the agile movements and behavioral strategies observed in mountain gazelles. This paper introduces a novel approach employing MGO to optimize control parameters in both a DC motor and three-tank liquid level systems. …”
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The finding and researching algorithm for potentially oscillating enzymatic systems by T. N. Lakhova, F. V. Kazantsev, S. A. Lashin, Yu. G. Matushkin

“…Along with experimental approaches, mathematical and computer modeling is widely used to study oscillating biological systems. This paper presents classical mathematical models that describe oscillatory behavior in biological systems. …”
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A New Shunt Capacitor-Commutated Converter for Reducing Commutation Failure Probability of HVDC Transmission and Converter Transformer Noise by Hao Zhang, Sijia Hu, Longfu Luo, Jinjie Lin, Liang Zhao, Zhiwen Zhang

“…The HVDC transmission system with a line-commutated converter is prone to commutation failure when connected to a weak AC grid and has disadvantages such as a large footprint of AC filters and high noise from the converter transformer. This paper presents a shunt capacitor-commutated converter (SCCC) without AC filters, using a constant extinction voltage-time area (VTA) control to enhance the performance of the inverter station. …”
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Spatio-temporal evolution characteristics and influencing factors of environmental welfare performance in Chinese cities by Yipeng Zhang, Meixia Wang

“…The resultant decline in environmental welfare performance (EWP) not only affects residents’ quality of life but may also lead to public health issues, increasing healthcare costs, and subsequently impacting social stability and economic development.MethodsThis paper incorporates factors closely related to environmental pollution, such as residents’ health and social welfare, into the analytical framework of environmental welfare performance. …”
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Geohazard features of the Eastern Sardinia by Fabiano Gamberi, Michael Marani, Giacomo Dalla Valle, Marzia Rovere, Elisa Leidi, Alessandra Mercorella, Valentina Ferrante

“…The MaGIC project (Marine Geohazard along the Italian Coasts) had the aim of mapping the geohazard in the Italian seas and resulted in numerous maps. In this paper, we present the maps: ‘Maps of Geohazard features of the eastern Sardinian Margin’. …”
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