Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms: Uses, Challenges, Threats, and Prospects by Opeyemi I. Ayanda, Tolulope Ajayi, Femi P. Asuwaju

“…Some of the benefits that can be derived from the plant include biogas and biofuel production, medicinal functions, vermicomposting, compost production, and bioremediation. …”
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Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis Based on SCNN and Optimized HKELM by Yulin Wang, Xianjun Du

“…Subsequently, an HKELM classifier with multiple kernel functions was constructed. Key parameters of the HKELM were dynamically adjusted using a novel optimization algorithm, significantly enhancing fault diagnosis accuracy and system stability. …”
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An adaptive differential evolution algorithm using fitness distance correlation and neighbourhood-based mutation strategy by Wei Li, Yafeng Sun, Ying Huang, Jianbing Yi

“…The proposed algorithm is compared with six advanced DE algorithms in terms of CEC2017 benchmark functions. The experimental results show that the adaptive DE algorithm using FNADE is superior to other DE algorithms with regard to the accuracy and population diversity of the solution.…”
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Integrated Control Architecture of Station EM Equipment Based on Metro Networked Management Transformation by GE Shiping, HUANG Jianlin, CHEN Gang

“…An in-depth analysis of the problems existing in the control architecture of traditional station EM equipment, such as complex architecture, poor control functions, single function, poor linkage of subsystems, as well as difficulties in upgrading and transformation, corresponding breakthrough methods are proposed. …”
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Patients’ perspectives of ophthalmic management of facial nerve paralysis by Susan Coulson, Frederick Francis

“…Objective Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) affects eye muscle function causing lagophthalmos. This leaves the cornea vulnerable to irritation and injury which, if untreated, may cause permanent vision impairment. …”
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The Relationship Between Motor Development and ADHD: A Critical Review and Future Directions by Gabrielle A. Shimko, Karin H. James

“…Despite the prevalence of motor difficulties in individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) throughout development, it is neglected as a factor underlying the etiology or functional impairment. …”
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An Analysis of Elementary School Thematic Question Points Using Iteman Software and Winstep Rasch Model by Difa Maulidya, Shaleh Shaleh, Puspo Rohmi

“…Overall, 23 out of 25 questions had well-functioning distractors. Implications include improving measurement quality, curriculum development, student understanding, and learning evaluation at the elementary level.…”
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Statistical Software Usability for Novice Research Students in the Social Sciences: An Eye-Tracking Study by Sedigheh Abbasnasab Sardareh, Gavin T. L. Brown, Paul Denny

“…Heat maps of gaze time and location showed that in jamovi, the more restricted range of functions supported success compared to the many options provided in SPSS menus. …”
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Equality of admission tests using kernel equating under the non-equivalent groups with covariates design by Gabriel Wallın, Özge Altıntaş

“…For this purpose, test equating has important functions, as it prevents bias generated by differences in the difficulty levels of different test forms, allows the scores obtained from different test forms to be reported on the same scale, and ensures that the reported scores communicate the same meaning. …”
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Monitoring of the corrosion behaviour of the reinforcement at a cooling tower working in sea water operation using embeddable polymeric cathode sensors by Raupach Michael, Helm Christian, Eisenkrein-Kreksch Helena

“…Laboratory tests have been carried out to show the general functioning of the system and to optimize the performance. …”
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Nanoparticles for Glioblastoma Treatment by Dorota Bartusik-Aebisher, Kacper Rogóż, David Aebisher

“…Traditional diagnostic and therapeutic methods remain limited due to the difficulty in permeating the blood–brain barrier (BBB), diffuse tumor cell infiltration, and tumor heterogeneity. …”
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Spike-timing-based computation in sound localization. by Dan F M Goodman, Romain Brette

“…We designed a spiking neuron model which exploited this principle to locate a variety of sound sources in a virtual acoustic environment using measured human head-related transfer functions. The model was able to accurately estimate the location of previously unknown sounds in both azimuth and elevation (including front/back discrimination) in a known acoustic environment. …”
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Intersecting Realms: Examining the Convergence of Vision and AI in Extended Reality Graphics by A'Aeshah Alhakamy

“…This research not only highlights how AI enriches user experience and procedural functioning in XR but also delves into the evolutionary trajectories in XR research, identifying major thematic trends and shifts over time. …”
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Effect of Pranic Healing on sleep quality in primary insomnia: An exploratory study by G. N. Santhosh, Prashanth Shetty, Geetha B. Shetty, Balakrishna Shetty, H. L. Nanjeshgowda

“…Background: Insomnia, characterized by difficulty in falling or staying asleep, significantly impacts daily functioning despite adequate sleep opportunities, affecting physical, mental, social health, and professional life. …”
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Structuring of the disciplines «Engineering ecology» and «Safety of the Life» as a means of improving the quality of their learning by V. M. Mikhailov

“…Examples of structural schemes used in the presentation of educational material are presented, clearly simplifying its perception and increasing the level of assimilation, for example, by the regularities of the organization and functioning of ecosystems, on the schemes of electricity supply and protection of premises with a system of TN-S with single-phase and three-phase inputs. …”
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Prediction of Driver’s Workload by Means of Fuzzy Techniques by Orazio Pellegrino

“…Even the opposite condition, that of a road that does not adequately stimulate the cognitive functions of the driver, may pose certain safety problems because it triggers the so-called boredom effect. …”
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Argument-based validation of Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) test: a Rasch-based evidence investigation by Apichat Khamboonruang

“…Although the CULI test showed sound psychometric functioning, the Rasch results indicated the need for further investigation into certain correct and incorrect choices and the difficulty levels of writing items, which could provide valuable insights for optimising test quality. …”
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Cognitive disabilities and web accessibility: a survey into the Brazilian web development community by Talita Cristina Pagani Britto Pichiliani, Ednaldo Brigante Pizzolato

“… Cognitive disabilities include a diversity of conditions related to cognitive functions, such as reading, understanding, learning, solving problems, memorization and speaking. …”
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The Other Side of Poverty: Social Exclusion in Children by Cihangir Karakaya

“…Among these are issues such as insufficient social and cultural capital, impaired social functionality, low social participation, difficulty in participating in employment, lack of social security, social pathologies, and inability to participate in the decision-making mechanism. …”
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Mobilization Levels of Cardiac Surgery Patients in the Early Postoperative Period by Özlem İbrahimoğlu, Nurdan Gezer, Özde Öğütlü

“…Introduction: Early mobilization after cardiac surgery positively affects the improvement of the physical, social, and psychological functions of patients. This study was carried out to evaluate the mobilization levels of cardiac surgery patients in the early postoperative period with the ICU-Mobility Scale (IMS). …”
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