A Novel Policy Distillation With WPA-Based Knowledge Filtering Algorithm for Efficient Industrial Robot Control by Gilljong Shin, Seongjin Yun, Won-Tae Kim

“…Policy distillation is a kind of model compression schemes of deep reinforcement learning by means of teacher-student model which make a pre-trained teacher model transfer its knowledge to structurally simplified student models in order to enhance the computing efficiency. …”
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Lived experiences of adolescents with anorexia nervosa and their parents during olanzapine treatment: a qualitative study by Solène Thorey, Augustin Behaghel, Jordan Sibeoni, Corinne Blanchet, Marie Rose Moro, Emilie Carretier, Maude Ludot-Grégoire

“…Method Ten adolescent girls and ten parents were interviewed in a single psychiatric department in Paris. Data saturation was achieved. We used semi-structured interviews enriched with narrative methods, including writing tasks and picture elicitation questions. …”
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An exploration of architects’ ethical boundaries: Aotearoa New Zealand perspectives of care for the built environment by Jessamine Fraser, Andrew Burgess, Megan Burfoot, Rachel Shearer, Charles Walker

“…Design/methodology/approach – Using thematic analysis from literature and prior research, the authors examined qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with 25 architects practicing in Aotearoa New Zealand. …”
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Monetizing Digital Innovation in the AEC Industry: Real Estate Value Creation Through BIM and BMS Integration by Edison Atencio, Costanza Mariani, Riccardo Accettulli, Mauro Mancini

“…Based on thirteen semi-structured interviews with professionals from the Italian real estate sector, we identified and quantified cost-saving factors and challenges related to digital adoption. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal symptoms among women handloom weavers in Lampang Province, Thailand by Ekarat Sombatsawat, Kamphon Saeng-iam, Teeraphun Kaewdok

“…Materials and methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 150 handloom weavers in Lampang Province, Thailand, selected through a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire encompassing demographic characteristics, working conditions, self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS), and the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). …”
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Impressions and Perceptions of a Smartphone and Smartwatch Self-Management Tool for Patients With COPD: A Qualitative Study by Robert Wu, Maryann Calligan, Tanya Son, Harshmeet Rakhra, Eyal de Lara, Alex Mariakakis, Andrea S. Gershon

“…Patients are willing to use wearable technology for real-time data reporting and perceive mobile technology as potentially helpful in COPD management, but there are many barriers to the uptake of these technologies.Objective We aimed to understand patients’ experiences using a wearable and mobile app and identify areas for improvement.Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews as part of a larger prospective cohort study wherein patients used a wearable and app for 6 months. …”
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Can education heal? Staff and students exploring reparative pedagogies in the context of institutional harms in higher education by Havva Görkem Altunbas, Xiaoyan Guo, Yuncong Liu, Helen Knowler, Tor Wright

“…Utilising reflexive thematic analysis ​​(Braun and Clarke, 2023)​​ with data generated from semi-structured interviews with students, reflective interviews with staff, observation of teaching, and our own reflective field notes, we reflect on the extent to which our activities promoted awareness of eugenics at the university, developed student engagement with institutional histories of harm, and highlighted the ongoing tensions and dilemmas of this legacy for a ‘future focused’ (UCL, 2021) curriculum and student experience.    …”
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How do doctors manage physical activity advocacy for patients and their own self-care? A qualitative interview study of general practitioners in Ireland by Andrew O'Regan, Vikram Niranjan, Amanda Clifford, Joe MacDonagh, Ibak Baky, Alison Bourke, Conor Byrne

“…Objectives This study explored general practitioners’ (GPs) understanding of physical activity advocacy to patients and their own self-care, how GPs perceive their own physical activity behaviours, how their personal experience of physical activity affects how they promote it in practice and how they define the limitations of their role in this.Design A qualitative design, involving online semi-structured interviews, was employed. Data was analysed by an interdisciplinary team of researchers using an inductive thematic approach.Setting and participants Participants were GPs (n=21) and were recruited from an education and research network.Findings A single meta-theme was identified—moving towards more physically active lifestyles through the art of medicine—with three related subthemes. …”
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Effectiveness of Targeted Advisory Interventions in Enhancing Welfare on Dairy Farms by Susy Creatini, Cristina Roncoroni, Federica Salari, Iolanda Altomonte, Giovanni Brajon, Mina Martini

“…These findings underscore the effectiveness of structured, continuous consultancy in not only resolving critical issues but also in fostering more informed, proactive, and sustainable farm management. …”
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EXPLORING ATTITUDES TOWARDS STUDENT ICT USE IN LUKUNGA DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOLS by Benjamin MANDA KISIMBA, Eustache BANZA NSOMWE-A-NKUNKWA, Francis ADAMS

“…Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study focused on two core constructs: Perceived Usefulness (PU) and Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), which framed the interpretation of findings. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to a sample of 75 teachers, 75 parents, and 5 school principals. …”
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Evaluating client functioning in a harm reduction program in South Africa: insights from a tool derived from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health by Michelle N. S. Janse van Rensburg, Michelle N. S. Janse van Rensburg, Daleen Casteleijn, Andrew Scheibe

“…Twenty-three Likert-scale structured closed questions about clients’ perceptions of their functioning and context were analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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Remote Sensing Image Semantic Segmentation Sample Generation Using a Decoupled Latent Diffusion Framework by Yue Xu, Honghao Liu, Ruixia Yang, Zhengchao Chen

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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Karangwangi, District of Cianjur, West Java by Desak Made Malini, Madihah Madihah, Joko Kusmoro, Fitri Kamilawati, Johan Iskandar

“…This study aimed to identify plants collected for medical purposes by the local people as well as to document the local names, uses, preparation, and location of these plants. Ethno botanical data was recorded by opting people participation and key informant approach involving semi-structured interviews, group discussions and filling of questionnaires. …”
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Investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settings by Mathieu Hotton, Mathieu Hotton, Loonan Chauvette, Sandie Poulin, Jean-Pierre Gagné, Jean-Pierre Gagné

“…Individual semi-structured interviews were also conducted with participants to explore their experience.ResultsAudiologists judged the QAAP-YOA relevant and useful. …”
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Innovative but Difficult to Replicate: A Systematic Review of the Reporting Quality of Robotic and Conventional Upper-Limb Interventions in Stroke Rehabilitation Randomized Control... by Emeline Gomes, Gemma Alder, Kate Boardsworth, Kate L. Anderson, Sharon Olsen, Nada Signal

“…Conclusions: Inadequate reporting limits the transparency, replication, and implementation of robotic upper-limb interventions. Adopting structured reporting frameworks like TIDieR-Rehab is essential for advancing the field.…”
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Modeling User Intentions for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Thailand: Incorporating Multilayer Preference Heterogeneity by Thanapong Champahom, Chamroeun Se, Wimon Laphrom, Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao, Ampol Karoonsoontawong, Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha

“…This study examines the determinants of EV adoption intentions in Thailand, integrating demographic and psychographic factors from Environmental psychology and innovation diffusion theory; <i>Methods</i>: Data from a structured questionnaire, administered to 4003 respondents at gas stations with EV charging facilities across Thailand, were analyzed using a Correlated Mixed-Ordered Probit Model with Heterogeneity in Means (CMOPMHM); <i>Results</i>: Findings indicate that younger adults, particularly those aged 25–34 years old and 45–54 years old, are more likely to adopt EVs, whereas conventional or hybrid vehicle owners are less inclined. …”
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Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2) gene expression and its association with genes regulating the VEGF signaling pathway in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Mehta Vedant Kamal, Rama Rao Damerla, Punit Singh Dikhit, Naveena AN Kumar

“…Structured Abstract: Introduction: The PTGS2 gene codes for the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the committed step in prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. …”
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Women and land rights: The impact of formalization in Tanzania’s Coastal Region by L.A. Fredrick, C. Lucian, J. Urassa

“…Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines qualitative and quantitative data from semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys to assess women’s experiences with land formalization. …”
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Experiences of patient delay among lung cancer patients in South China by DianDian Jiang, ZiXiu Wang, HuiYan Li, JianMei Liu, MiaoLing Cui, YiXin Luo

“…Methods The interview framework was developed based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants. …”
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“Should I continue with this profession or not?”: moral distress during the COVID-19 pandemic among Swiss healthcare workers by Elisabeth Stock, Andrea Martani, Olga Vinogradova, Fabienne Moser, Bernice S. Elger, Tenzin Wangmo

“…We conducted 30 semi-structured interviews with HCPs working in the German part of Switzerland. …”
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