Efficient Hardware Implementation of a Multi-Layer Gradient-Free Online-Trainable Spiking Neural Network on FPGA by Ali Mehrabi, Yeshwanth Bethi, Andre van Schaik, Andrew Wabnitz, Saeed Afshar

“…By using simple local adaptive selection thresholds, a Winner-Take-All (WTA) constraint on each layer, and a modified weight update rule that is more amenable to hardware, the trainer module allocates neuronal resources optimally at each layer without having to pass high-precision error measurements across layers. …”
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Deep spatio-temporal dependent convolutional LSTM network for traffic flow prediction by Jie Tang, Rong Zhu, Fengyun Wu, Xuansen He, Jing Huang, Xianlai Zhou, Yishuai Sun

“…An accurate traffic flow forecast can help manage traffic, plan travel paths in advance, and rationally allocate public resources such as shared bicycles. …”
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Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Management Using Reinforcement Learning on FPGA Platforms by Udhaya Mugil Damodarin, Gian Carlo Cardarilli, Luca Di Nunzio, Marco Re, Sergio Spanò

“…The FPGA implementation leverages hardware design strategies to ensure efficient operation and real-time response within a limited amount of required energy, allowing for its implementation in embedded applications and possibly enabling the use of an energy harvesting power source, like a small solar panel. The proposed design effectively manages multiple EV chargers by dynamically allocating current and prioritizing charging tasks to maintain service quality. …”
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388 Subtyping social determinants of health in cancer: Implications for health equity policies by Suresh Bhavnani, Suresh K. Bhavnani, Rodney Hunter, Susanne Schmidt, Brian Downer, Jeremy Warner

“…Results/Anticipated Results: As shown in Fig. 1A (http://www.skbhavnani.com/DIVA/Images/Cancer-SDoH.jpg), the analysis (n = 3361, d = 18) identified 4 biclusters with significant biclusteredness (Q = 0.13, random-Q = 0.11, z = 9.94, P Discussion/Significance of Impact: Currently, many health equity policies allocate resources based on sociodemographic factors like race and income to address disparities. …”
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Supporting self-management with an internet intervention for low back pain in primary care: a RCT (SupportBack 2) by Adam W A Geraghty, Taeko Becque, Lisa C Roberts, Jonathan Hill, Nadine E Foster, Lucy Yardley, Beth Stuart, David A Turner, Gareth Griffiths, Frances Webley, Lorraine Durcan, Alannah Morgan, Stephanie Hughes, Sarah Bathers, Stephanie Butler-Walley, Simon Wathall, Gemma Mansell, Malcolm White, Firoza Davies, Paul Little

“…Interventions Participants were block randomised by a computer algorithm (stratified by severity and centre) to one of three trial arms: (1) usual care, (2) usual care + internet intervention and (3) usual care + internet intervention + telephone support. …”
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Real-time traffic enhancement scheduling for train communication networks based on TSN by Deqiang He, Zeqian Chen, Daliang Sun, Zhenzhen Jin, Yanjun Chen, Rui Ma, Chen Liang

“…Finally, the adaptive switch queue selection mechanism is introduced to solve the aggregation flow conflict problem effectively, queue resources are properly allocated, and the gate control list (GCL) of each frame in the queue is obtained. …”
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A systematic comparison of short-term and long-term mortality prediction in acute myocardial infarction using machine learning models by Yawei Yang, Junjie Tang, Liping Ma, Feng Wu, Xiaoqing Guan

“…Mortality prediction was analysed using oversampling and feature selection methods coupled with machine learning algorithms. SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) values were utilized to quantify the feature importance of AMI risk. …”
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Development and validation of an explainable machine learning model for predicting postoperative pulmonary complications after lung cancer surgery: a machine learning studyResearch... by Shaolin Chen, Ting Deng, Qing Yang, Jin Li, Juanyan Shen, Xu Luo, Juan Tang, Xulian Zhang, Jordan Tovera Salvador, Junliang Ma

“…Further work should aim to identify high-risk patients early through clinical data analysis, enabling timely interventions and more efficient allocation of limited healthcare resources. Funding: The Science and Technology Foundation of Guizhou Provincial Health Commission; the Key Talent Team of Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Innovation; and Guizhou Science and Technology Cooperation Basic Research Project.…”
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Twice against thrice-weekly hemodialysis (TATH): a multicenter nonrandomized trial by Mabel Aoun, Serge Finianos, Chadia Beaini, Ghassan Sleilaty, Rita Ghaleb, Nicole Nourie, Sami Kais, Joseph El Hajal, Rachad Alameddine, Celine Boueri, Balsam El Ghoul, Sandy Zeidan, Hiba Azar, Antoine Dfouni, Jenny Hawi, Zeina Mechref, Valerie Hage, Dania Chelala

“…Missing baseline factors were imputed using multiple imputation algorithms, then entered in a logistic regression model to estimate propensity scores. …”
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Evaluation of Knowledge Management Maturity Level in Iranian Audiovisual Archives Based on the APQC Model by Sepideh Ciruskabiri, Atefeh Sharif, Saeed Rezaei Sharifabadi, Mohammad Hassanzadeh

“…The study also emphasizes the need to increase budget allocations for KM-related projects so that sufficient financial resources are available to upgrade technologies and support training programs.Originality/Value: This study is notable for its originality and innovative approach, as it represents the first formal investigation into the knowledge management maturity levels in Iranian audiovisual archives using the APQC model. …”
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Separation of organic molecules from water by design of membrane using mass transfer model analysis and computational machine learning by Suranjana V. Mayani, Hessan Mohammad, Soumya V. Menon, Rishabh Thakur, Abdulqader Faris Abdulqader, S. Supriya, Prabhat Kumar Sahu, Kamal Kant Joshi

“…Hyper-parameter optimization was conducted using Successive Halving, a method aimed at efficiently allocating computational resources to optimize model performance. …”
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The joint orchestration of edge applications and UPF CNFs over edge-cloud continuum infrastructure in 6G by Witold Jóźwiak, Andrzej Bęben, Maciej Sosnowski

“…We propose, implement, and evaluate new joint orchestration algorithms that take advantage of the abstract representation of edge-cloud continuum resources. …”
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Interpersonal counselling for adolescent depression delivered by youth mental health workers without core professional training: the ICALM feasibility RCT by Jon Wilson, Viktoria Cestaro, Eirini Charami-Roupa, Timothy Clarke, Aoife Dunne, Brioney Gee, Sharon Jarrett, Thando Katangwe-Chigamba, Andrew Laphan, Susie McIvor, Richard Meiser-Stedman, Jamie Murdoch, Thomas Rhodes, Carys Seeley, Lee Shepstone, David Turner, Paul Wilkinson

“…Of the 19 staff trained for IPC-A at the beginning of the study, only 8/19 remained in the study, with 4/8 being allocated a client. From those practitioners allocated a client on IPC-A, only two delivered the intervention. …”
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Approaches for handling imbalanced data used in machine learning in the healthcare field: A case study on Chagas disease database prediction. by André G Coimbra, Cleiane G Oliveira, Matheus P Libório, Hasheem Mannan, Laercio I Santos, Elisa Fusco, Marcos F S V D'Angelo

“…The application of these techniques aims to improve the quality of life for individuals, reduce healthcare costs, and allocate available resources more efficiently, making it a preventive action.…”
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Dispatch Decisions and Emergency Medical Services Response in the Prehospital Care of Status Epilepticus by Robert P. McInnis, Andrew J. Wood, Courtney L. Shay, Anna A. Haggart, Remle P. Crowe, Elan L. Guterman

“…However, it is unclear whether dispatch algorithms accurately identify those patients having a seizure-related medical emergency and how dispatch algorithms influence what prehospital resources are allocated for the encounter. …”
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Examining Car Accident Prediction Techniques and Road Traffic Congestion: A Comparative Analysis of Road Safety and Prevention of World Challenges in Low-Income and High-Income Cou... by Yetay Berhanu, Esayas Alemayehu, Dietrich Schröder

“…By employing spatial analysis, road safety planning can be enhanced, high-risk areas can be identified, interventions can be evaluated, and resources can be optimally allocated to facilitate effective road safety measures and decision-making, especially in settings with limited resources. …”
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Interpretable Identification of Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) Flows Based on Feature Engineering by Arkadiusz Biernacki

“…Internet service providers allocate network resources for different network flows. …”
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Mental health evaluation during internet blackouts: A case study of Bangladesh Quota Movement by Rafi Mohammad Ariful Islam, Islam Tahidul

“…These findings highlight the utility of advanced algorithms in modelling mental health impacts, aiding policymakers in preparing targeted interventions and allocating resources to mitigate psychological effects during future disruptions.…”
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Predictive analytics in customer behavior: Anticipating trends and preferences by Hamed GhorbanTanhaei, Payam Boozary, Sogand Sheykhan, Maryam Rabiee, Farzam Rahmani, Iman Hosseini

“…In order to effectively manage their customers, businesses need to thoroughly analyze the costs and advantages associated with various alternative expenditures and investments and determine the most effective way to allocate resources to marketing and sales activities over time. …”
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Secret Key Generation Protocol for Optical OFDM Systems in Indoor VLC Networks by Yahya Mohammed Al-Moliki, Mohammed Thamer Alresheedi, Yahya Al-Harthi

“…Nevertheless, the common keys generation algorithms can be very complex and costly in many setups. …”
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