Integrated and streamlined microfluidic device for molecular diagnosis of pathogen through direct PCR amplification by Dohwan Lee, Tae Seok Seo

“…Results: In this study, we developed a microfluidic genetic analysis device that leverages direct PCR technology to simplify the entire PCR process, focusing on enhancing the usability and accessibility of the device for point-of-care diagnostics. …”
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Cross-domain authentication scheme based on consortium blockchain by Jianlin NIU, Zhiyu REN, Xuehui DU

“…To solve the security problems of traditional cross-domain authentication schemes, such as single point of failure and excessive dependence on third parties, a cross-domain authentication scheme was proposed which combines IBC and consortium blockchain.The consortium blockchain was introduced into the cross-domain authentication scene by designing the layered cross-domain authentication architecture including entity layer, proxy layer, blockchain layer and storage layer.In the storage layer, abstract data format was designed and stored in the chain, and the complete data corresponding to the abstract data was stored in the interplanetary file system under the chain.This safe and reliable on-chain distributed storage scheme solved the limitation problem of on-chain storage caused by introduction of blockchain.Besides, an identity management scheme based on permanent autonomy identity and temporary identity was proposed to solve the challenges that it is difficult to cancel identity and to supervise anonymous identity after combining IBC system.On this basis, complete cross-domain full authentication, re-authentication and key negotiation protocols were designed to implement the cross-domain authentication process.In terms of security, SVO logic was used to analyze the authentication protocol, and the security of the cross-domain authentication protocol was proved.The performance of calculation overhead, communication overhead and consortium blockchain were tested and analyzed by simulation.Analysis results showed that the protocol satisfies the security requirements and has improved calculation overhead performance on both server and client sides, comparing with other related works.In terms of communication overhead, it also has better performance.The query/write latency was tested by the consortium blockchain tool, and the results showed that the scheme has good usability.…”
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Engagement in computerized cognitive training instructions by older people. A within-subject design to evaluate comprehension and acceptability of serious games instructions by Christelle Nahas, Marc Gandit, Emmanuel Monfort

“…This research offers valuable insights into methodological strengths that can be applied in future studies to improve the usability and acceptance of CCT tools for older adults without cognitive impairments.…”
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Advances in electrochemical sensors for naproxen detection: Mechanisms, performance factors, and emerging challenges by Seyed Saman Nemati, Gholamreza Dehghan, Jafar Soleymani, Abolghasem Jouyban

“…In addition, using nanomaterials for NAP oxidation results in high surface-to-volume, high available active sites, low cost, and long-term usability with high sensitivity. In this review, electrochemical-based methods for NAP analysis and sensing have been reviewed. …”
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getphylo: rapid and automatic generation of multi-locus phylogenetic trees by T. J. Booth, S. Shaw, P. Cruz-Morales, T. Weber

“…Conclusions getphylo is a quick and reliable tool for the automated generation of genome-scale phylogenetic trees. getphylo can produce phylogenies comparable to other software in a fraction of the time, without the need large local databases or intense computation. getphylo can rapidly identify orthologues from a wide variety of datasets regardless of taxonomic or genomic scope. The usability, speed, flexibility of getphylo makes it a valuable addition to the phylogenetics toolkit.…”
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Deep learning and explainable AI for classification of potato leaf diseases by Sarah M. Alhammad, Doaa Sami Khafaga, Walaa M. El-hady, Farid M. Samy, Khalid M. Hosny

“…Additionally, Explainable AI techniques are integrated into the model to provide interpretable insights into its decision-making process, contributing to its transparency and usability. We used a publicly available potato leaf disease dataset to train the model. …”
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Higher education in 21st century: An analysis of ICT integration for teaching and learning in Pakistan by Nisar Ahmad, Arif Alam, Ikram Shah

“…The current research focuses on the analysis of ICT integration elements i-e availability, accessibility, usability and usefulness for teaching and learning in higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Hazara region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, characterized as an underdeveloped and mountainous region with limited access to ICT tools in the education system. …”
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Enhancing Cobot Design Through User Experience Goals: An Investigation of Human–Robot Collaboration in Picking Tasks by Ana Pinto, Inês Duarte, Carla Carvalho, Luís Rocha, Joana Santos

“…The qualitative approach, at the light of the framework used, showed that efficiency, inspiration, and usability are the most mentioned UX goals emerging from the content analysis. …”
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State of Change-Related Hybrid Energy Storage System Integration in Fuzzy Sliding Mode Load Frequency Control Power System with Electric Vehicles by Yuzhe Xie, Peng Liao, Zhihao Liang, Dan Zhou

“…The simulation results prove that the proposed method reduces the time required for the power system frequency to reach stability by approximately <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>8.8</mn><mo>%</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>, demonstrating the superiority and usability of the proposed approach.…”
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Hotel websites characterisation framework for consumer’s information needs by Célia M.Q. Ramos, Marisol B. Correia, João M.F. Rodrigues, Carlos M.R. Sousa, Pedro M. Cascada

“…In the case of hotels, there are many studies to evaluate website performance based on functionality, usability and other factors, much less on the amount of different information available to the consumer. …”
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Emotional Design of Interior Spaces: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities by Liang Rui, Muhammad Firzan

“…Three main functional levels are usability, comfort, and privacy. Individual level consists of culture, personalization, and fashion elements. …”
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Pengaruh Persepsi Kegunaan Dan Persepsi Kemudahan Terhadap Minat Penggunaan Brimo (BRI Mobile) (Pada Pedagang Sembako Di Pasar Tanjung Kabupaten Jember) by Edwina Nisrina Salsabila, Hety Mustika Ani, Mukhamad Zulianto

“…The questionnaire was distributed to 109 food traders in Tanjung market who qualified as samples and analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).The test showed that: (1) perceived usability had a significant effect on interest in use; (2) perceived convenience has a significant effect on interest in use;(3) attitude toward using has a significant effect on interest in use; (4) perceived usefulness of interest through attitude toward using has a significant effect; (5) The perception of ease of interest through attitude toward using does not have a significant effect.…”
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Integrated DEA Models and Grey System Theory to Evaluate Past-to-Future Performance: A Case of Indian Electricity Industry by Chia-Nan Wang, Nhu-Ty Nguyen, Thanh-Tuyen Tran

“…The results found that all companies have not shown many abrupt changes on their scores, and it is always not consistently good or consistently standing out, which demonstrated the high applicable usability of the integrated methods. This integrated numerical research gives a better “past-present-future” insights into performance evaluation in Indian electricity industry.…”
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freeQuant: A Mass Spectrometry Label-Free Quantification Software Tool for Complex Proteome Analysis by Ning Deng, Zhenye Li, Chao Pan, Huilong Duan

“…Mitochondrial proteomes from the mouse heart, the mouse liver, and the human heart were used to evaluate the usability and performance of freeQuant. The evaluation showed that the quantitative algorithms implemented in freeQuant can improve accuracy of quantification with better dynamic range.…”
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ENHANCING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES by Paulina GAJEWSKA, Irena SZEWCZYK, Georgios KOULOURIS

“…Future research should focus on the full usability of transport infrastructure for people with disabilities. …”
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A comprehensive review of fiber-reinforced topology optimization for advanced polymer composites produced by automated manufacturing by Bence Szederkenyi, Norbert Krisztian Kovacs, Tibor Czigany

“…We emphasize practical considerations such as manufacturing constraints and algorithmic efficiency, addressing real-world usability aspects [2]. The analysis underscores the necessity for universally applicable benchmark methods and standardization to facilitate direct comparisons among various methodologies [3]. …”
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Development of E-Books Oriented to Banten Culture Integrated with Challenge Based Learning to Improve Elementary School Students' Creative Thinking Skills in Science Learning by Vina Karina Putri, Nurisa Ainulhaq, Kurniati Rahmadani

“…The E-Book also received positive responses from both students and teachers, both in terms of content, design, and usability in the learning process. The recommendation is that this E-Book can be said to be an effective alternative learning media to improve the quality of education in elementary schools, especially in science learning. …”
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Plantonome: A Cross-Platform Application for Precision Agriculture by Deroussi Anass, Ait Madi Abdessalam, Alihamidi Imam, Chabou Zakaria, Addaim Adnane

“…The application, tested on Android 5.0 (API level 21) or higher, achieved an accuracy of 94.64% for plant identification and received highly positive feedback regarding its functionality, usability, and efficiency. This work offers significant benefits to researchers and startups aiming to develop cross-platform applications that can automate various agricultural tasks, contributing to advancements in smart agriculture.…”
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The ResQu Index: A new instrument to appraise the quality of research on birth place. by Saraswathi Vedam, Chris Rossiter, Caroline S E Homer, Kathrin Stoll, Vanessa L Scarf

“…<h4>Study design</h4>The instrument development process involved five phases: 1) generation of items and a weighted scoring system; 2) content validation via a quantitative survey and a modified Delphi process with an international, multi-disciplinary panel of experts; 3) inter-rater consistency; 4) alignment with established research appraisal tools; and 5) pilot-testing of instrument usability.<h4>Results</h4>A Birth Place Research Quality Index (ResQu Index) was developed comprising 27 scored items that are summed to generate a weighted composite score out of 100 for studies comparing planned place of birth. …”
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A Novel Approach to Enhancing the Effectiveness of Chemistry Teaching by Preservice Teachers by Akylbek Meirbekov, Dinara Berdi, Zhanat Burayeva, Ilyas Ikramov, Makpal Sarbaeva

“…The study explores key constructs such as Perceived Usability (PU), Perceived Autonomy (PAU), Perceived Teaching Support (PTS), Perceived Competency (PCM), Perceived Relatedness (PRT), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Cognitive Teaching Involvement (CTI), and Affective Teaching Involvement (ATI), examining their influence on teaching performance. …”
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