Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Friedreich Ataxia Using Mobility Assistive Technologies: Limited Fit of the EQ-5D-3L Mobility Dimension by Maresa Buchholz, Michelle Pfaff, Audrey Iskandar, Kathrin Reetz, Jörg B. Schulz, Marcus Grobe-Einsler, Thomas Klockgether, Bernhard Michalowsky, EFACTS Study Group

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Herramientas digitales para la edición del teatro aurisecular: el informe de una tentativa a partir de EVT (Edition Visualization Technology) by Anna Abate, Lorenzo Bocchi

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A Review on Software-Defined Networking for Internet of Things Inclusive of Distributed Computing, Blockchain, and Mobile Network Technology: Basics, Trends, Challenges, and Future Research Potentials by Shakila Shafiq, Md. Sazzadur Rahman, Shamim Ahmed Shaon, Imtiaz Mahmud, A. S. M. Sanwar Hosen

“…Internet of things (IoT) and software-defined networking (SDN) are two relatively recent developments in the field of communication technology that have emerged in response to the growing demand for more efficient, flexible, and dynamic network architectures. …”
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Selective retina therapy with real-time feedback-controlled technology in central serous chorioretinopathy: a 24-month follow-up real-world prospective study by Hyeong Gon Yu, Chang Ki Yoon

“…No treatment-related adverse events were observed during the 24-month follow-up period.Conclusion Our results suggest that SRT with RTF technology is a long-term safe treatment with anatomical improvement for patients with CSC.…”
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Harnessing new mHealth technologies to Strengthen the Management of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Vietnam (V-SMART trial): a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Ben J Marais, Joel Negin, James Johnston, Virginia Wiseman, Greg J Fox, Thu Anh Nguyen, Binh Hoa Nguyen, Viet Nhung Nguyen, Justin Beardsley, Guy Barrington Marks, Kavindhran Velen, Tho Dang, Hoang Anh Nguyen, Dinh Hoa Vu, Thu Thuong Do, Cuong Pham Duc, Huu Lan Nguyen, Huu Thuong Pham, Warwick Britton

“…Smartphone-based mobile health (mHealth) technologies offer national TB programmes an appealing platform to improve patient care and management; however, clinical trial evidence to support their use is lacking. …”
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Using network pharmacology and molecular docking technology, proteomics and experiments were used to verify the effect of Yigu decoction (YGD) on the expression of key genes in osteoporotic mice by Kun Yan, Rui-Kun Zhang, Jia-Xin Wang, Hai-Feng Chen, Yang Zhang, Feng Cheng, Yi Jiang, Min Wang, Ziqi Wu, Xiao-Gang Chen, Zhi-Neng Chen, Gui-Jin Li, Xin-Miao Yao

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Position statement of the Polish Society of Allergology and Polish Dermatological Society regarding the limited accessibility of materials necessary for patch testing. Part I: Technological and legal barriers by Roman Nowicki, Magdalena Czarnecka-Operacz, Elżbieta Grubska-Suchanek, Marta Kieć-Świerczyńska, Cezary Kowalewski, Beata Kręcisz, Jerzy Kruszewski, Maciej Kupczyk, Cezary Pałczyński, Jacek Szepietowski, Magdalena Trzeciak, Jolanta Walusiak-Skorupa, Radosław Śpiewak

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Accuracy Verification of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology for Lower-Limb Prosthetic Research: Utilising Animal Soft Tissue Specimen and Common Socket Casting Materials by Mohammad Reza Safari, Philip Rowe, Arjan Buis

“…Lower limb prosthetic socket shape and volume consistency can be quantified using MRI technology. Additionally, MRI images of the residual limb could be used as an input data for CAD-CAM technology and finite element studies. …”
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Measurement of Corneal Biomechanical Properties using Corneal Visualisation Scheimpflug Technology and Ocular Response Analyser in Healthy Saudi Female Adults: A Cross-sectional Study by Farah Maqsood, Noura Aldossari, Menwah Al Matrafi, Musarat Amina, Maram M Bawazir

“…The IOP, CCT, and the corneal biomechanical properties at the first applanation (time-T1, velocity-V1, length-L1, deformation amplitude-DA1), second applanation (time-T2, velocity-V2, length-L2, deformation amplitude-DA2), highest concavity (Highest Concavity Time-HCT, Highest Concavity Radius-HCR, Highest Concavity Deformation Amplitude-HCDA), and Peak Distance (PD) were evaluated by using Corneal Visualisation Scheimpflug Technology (CST) whereas, Ocular Response Analyser (ORA) was used for the comparison of biomechanical properties. …”
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Assessment of the Distributed Ledger Technology for Energy Sector Industrial and Operational Applications Using the MITRE ATT&CK® ICS Matrix by Annabelle Lee, Sri Nikhil Gupta Gourisetti, David Jonathan Sebastian-Cardenas, Kent Lambert, Vicente Navarro, Marco Pasetti, Umit Cali, Kateryna Isirova, Ramesh Reddi, Puica Nitu, Md. Touhiduzzaman, Michael Mylrea, Philip Huff, Farrokh Rahimi, Shammya Shananda Saha

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GaN-Based High-k Praseodymium Oxide Gate MISFETs with P2S5/(NH4)2SX + UV Interface Treatment Technology by Chao-Wei Lin, Hsien-Chin Chiu

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Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing technology in pain control after hemorrhoid surgery (痔术后中医疼痛护理的应用现状) by FAN Yanan (范亚楠), XU Yunxia (许云霞), LI Jinghuan (李靖嬛)

“…Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing technology has its advantages in postoperative pain relief. …”
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Integrating Technology Acceptance Model With UTAUT to Increase the Explanatory Power of the Effect of HCI on Students’ Intention to Use E-Learning System and Perceive Success by Fareed Al-Sayid, Gokhan Kirkil

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Effectiveness of nurse-led volunteer support and technology-driven pain assessment in improving the outcomes of hospitalised older adults: protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by Max K Bulsara, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Rosemary Saunders, Kate Crookes, Mustafa Atee, Caroline Bulsara, Beverley Ewens, Olivia Gallagher, Renee M Graham, Karen Gullick, Sue Haydon, Kim-Huong Nguyen, Bev O'Connell, Karla Seaman, Jeff Hughes, Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Debra Scaini

“…Two interventions that have the potential to prevent progression of frailty and improve patient outcomes in hospitalised older adults but have yet to be subject to clinical trials are nurse-led volunteer support and technology-driven assessment of pain.Methods and analysis This single-centre, prospective, non-blinded, cluster randomised controlled trial will compare the efficacy of nurse-led volunteer support, technology-driven pain assessment and the combination of the two interventions to usual care for hospitalised older adults. …”
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Ethnic disparities in HbA1c and hypoglycemia among youth with type 1 diabetes: beyond access to technology, social deprivation and mean blood glucose by Suma Uday, John Stuart Pemberton, Zhide Fang, Stuart A Chalew

“…This is presumably related to higher mean blood glucose (MBG) due to lower socioeconomic status (SES) and less access to technology. We aimed to determine if HbA1c ethnic disparity persists after accounting for the above variables.Research design and methods A retrospective analysis of participants who received structured education in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use was conducted at a tertiary center. …”
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Aux sources des inégalités face au numérique, le rapport des enseignants du secondaire aux technologies numériques : retrait, appropriation ou partage ? by Isabelle Danic, Thierry Lefort, Laurent Mell

“…The IDÉE research studies the establishment of Digital Pedagogical Cooperatives (CPN) in Bretagne (France), a continuing education system initiated by the Rector, which is part of a living-lab system in order to provide teachers with space and time to share pedagogical experiences, produce resources and provide peer-to-peer training, particularly in relation to their use of digital technologies. From a quantitative and qualitative survey, we examine the relationship of secondary school teachers to digital technologies in the context of their teaching practices by lighting three scales: institutional discourses prescribing the use of digital technology; its use in the classroom; the acquisition of skills through training and collaboration between teachers.…”
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Association Between Intergenerational Support, Technology Perception and Trust, and Intention to Seek Medical Care on the Internet Among Chinese Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Hengjiang Jin, Ying Qu

“… BackgroundAvoiding technological innovation does not simplify life. In fact, using internet-based medical services can enhance the quality of life for older adults. …”
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Shield Equipment Optimization and Construction Control Technology in Water-Rich and Sandy Cobble Stratum: A Case Study of the First Yellow River Metro Tunnel Undercrossing by Fei Ye, Nan Qin, Xiang Gao, Xue-yong Quan, Xian-zhuo Qin, Bing Dai

“…Given the difficulties in constructing the tunnel, this paper summarizes the scheme employed to transform the cutter and cutter head design to be applicable to sandy cobble stratum and the key technology used to form the slurry film to facilitate crossing the sand pits in a systematic way. …”
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Effects of Different Technological Forms of the Perilla frutescens in the Diet on Ruminal Fermentation, Milk and Plasma Fatty Acid Composition, Ruminal Biohydrogenation and Milk Quality in Dairy Goats by Selma Büyükkılıç Beyzi, İsmail Ülger, Emrah Kaya, Buğra Ocak, Yusuf Konca

“…Objectives The study investigated the effects of perilla (Perilla frutescens) dietary supplementation in the diet in different technological forms (seed, oil and formaldehyde‐treated oil) on milk, plasma and ruminal fatty acid composition, and milk quality in lactating goats. …”
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Corrigendum to “Industry 4.0 digital technologies for the advancement of renewable energy: Functions, applications, potential and challenges” [Energy Convers.... by Ghinwa Naeem, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Khalid

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