Multimodal deep ensemble classification system with wearable vibration sensor for detecting throat-related events by Yonghun Song, Inyeol Yun, Sandra Giovanoli, Chris Awai Easthope, Yoonyoung Chung

“…We demonstrate feasibility of a ubiquitous monitoring system for autonomously detecting throat-related events utilizing a soft skin-attachable throat vibration sensor (STVS). The STVS accurately records throat vibrations without interference from surrounding noise, enabling measurement of subtle sounds such as swallowing. …”
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Seasonal forecasting of Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel, 1912 (Diptera: Tephritidae) in bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka using the SARIMA model by W. M. C. D. Wijekoon, G. A. S. M. Ganehiarachchi, H. C. E. Wegiriya, S. P. Vidanage

“…This study contains the first forecasting attempt for B. dorsalis density using the SARIMA approach as well as the application of colour-intensity depiction for its density variation in Sri Lanka, which leads decision makers and stakeholders in economic agriculture to plan the scientific management of B. dorsalis to avoid its current and potential future threat to the country’s fruit industry.…”
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A survey of MRI-based brain tissue segmentation using deep learning by Liang Wu, Shirui Wang, Jun Liu, Lixia Hou, Na Li, Fei Su, Xi Yang, Weizhao Lu, Jianfeng Qiu, Ming Zhang, Li Song

“…Over 100 scientific papers covering various technical aspects, including network architecture, prior knowledge, and attention mechanisms, were reviewed and analyzed. This article also comprehensively discusses these technologies and their potential applications in the future. …”
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High-Impact Polystyrene Structured Light Components for Terahertz Imaging Applications by Kasparas Stanaitis, Vladislovas Čižas, Augustė Bielevičiūtė, Ignas Grigelionis, Linas Minkevičius

“…Terahertz frequency range imaging has become more and more attractive for a wide range of practical applications; however, further component optimization is still required. …”
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HSCT-GAVE as a Manifestation of Chronic Graft versus Host Disease: A Case Report and Review of the Existing Literature by Michael J. Grant, Mitchell E. Horwitz

“…Over 30 cases of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-related GAVE (HSCT-GAVE) have been reported in the literature to date and there are likely many more that go undiagnosed or are attributed to another cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. …”
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Reshaping the experience of topical skincare products: A multisensory approach for promoting loyalty and adherence by Brayan Rodríguez, Ana Arboleda, Felipe Reinoso-Carvalho

“…Future research agenda draws attention toward crossmodal correspondences, digital transformations, and eco-friendly product development.…”
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Unveiling the effects of post-monsoon agricultural biomass burning on aerosols, clouds, and radiation in Northwest India by Pradeep Khatri, Tadahiro Hayasaka, Prabir K. Patra, Husi Letu, Hiren Jethva, Sachiko Hayashida

“…Similarly, the intensification of burning activities leads to increased cooling effects at the surface and top-of-the-atmosphere across shortwave and longwave spectral ranges, while inducing a heating effect within the atmosphere. …”
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An exploration of the influencing factors of privacy fatigue among mobile social media users from the configuration perspective by Wenjun Wang, Qikai Wu, Dongqi Li, Xinluan Tian

“…At present, academia mainly studies privacy fatigue as a key determinant to explain the privacy paradox problem, but there is insufficient attention to its influencing factors and specific pathway of occurrence. …”
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The emotions of Chinese netizens toward the opening-up policies for COVID-19: panic, trust, and acceptance by Qiong Dang, Yifei Li, Suping Chen

“…This study aims to explore the emotional attitudes of Chinese netizens toward the COVID-19 opening-up policies and their related thematic characteristics. …”
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RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT by A. I. RUDSKOY, A. I. BOROVKOV, P. I. ROMANOV

“…The solution of these tasks is impossible without a broad public and professional discussion based on the analysis of the history of engineering education development in Russia and in the USSR, its achievements and problems of modern engineering education, materials and documents on public policy in this field. This article attempts to analyze the relationship between engineering education development and the tasks of Russia’s economic, geopolitical development in different historical periods.…”
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Identification of an Inflammatory Response-Related Gene Signature to Predict Survival and Immune Status in Glioma Patients by Zhaoyue Yan, Yushuai Gao, Jinliang Yu, Zhiyuan Shen, Xingyao Bu

“…Further, univariate, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator, and multivariate Cox regression analyses were conducted to construct an IRRG signature using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) cohort. Gliomas from the Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) cohort were employed for independent validation. …”
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Unilateral perineal hernia surgery. Case report by P. S. Nakaza, A. C. Rodrigues Silva, A. L. Alves de Brucker, D. Mesquita Grangeiro, P. U. Carnauba Vicente, J. Cirqueira dos Santos, D. Carvalho Viana

“…El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo relatar el caso de un paciente atendido en la Clínica Veterinaria FullPet de Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brasil, un canino Yorkshire macho de 7 años, sin castrar, con un peso de 4,5 kg. …”
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Analysis on the Factors Influencing the Behavior of Purchasing Enterprise Brand Fruits: Empirical Study Based on 312 Consumers in China by Wenbin Jiang, Liyu Ju, Yongju Zhang, Ziyu Li

“…Based on the above conclusions, this article puts forward some countermeasures and suggestions, which can be listed as follows: to expand the marketing channels of enterprise brand fruits, to improve the convenience of purchase, to improve the quality of enterprise brand fruits, to pay attention to the improvement of taste, to give full play to the publicity role of the government and enterprises, and to improve the popularity of enterprise brand fruits.…”
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Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 Modified with Polystyrene and Poly(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl Methacrylate) as Adsorbents for the Solid Phase Extraction of Organophosphorus Pe... by Enrique Alejo-Molina, A. Rafael Vilchis-Néstor, David Muñoz-Rodríguez, Cristian Carrera-Figueiras

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Em busca de uma inesperada antropologia filosófica heideggeriana by José Olinda Braga

“…Essa tarefa a ser constituída através de pesquisas científicas e filosóficas,  em paralelo, representa missão  imprescindível ao balizamento da práxis das ciências humanas que aí reivindicam fundamentos epistemológicos, de modo a proporcionar-lhes o advento de novas produções científicas, e elementos para uma práxis inspirada nos preceitos fenomenológico-existenciais, segundo suas concepções de  intersubjetividades e alteridades expressas cooriginariamente, em histórias, tempos e espaços vividos. …”
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Fit for purpose? Evaluating multiple-choice question quality in E-learning for emergency primary healthcare by Kate-Torunn Aas Vold, Monika Kvernenes, Une Elisabeth Stømer, Erik Zakariassen

“…Statistical analyses were performed to determine the level of difficulty of the MCQ items and their discriminatory power.Results A total of 2310 physicians and 1547 nurses completed the e-learning module, and 79% of the physicians and 67% of the nurses passed their first exam attempt. The physicians and nurses had an average of 85% and 81% correct answers, respectively. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Minority Political Participation from an Islamic Perspective in Indonesia and Singapore by Mujar Ibnu Syarif, Ahmad Tholabi Kharlie, Arip Purkon

“…Minorities in Indonesia include Protestants, Catholics, Buddhists, Hindus, and Confucians, while minorities in Singapore comprise Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Confucians, Taoists, and atheists. Indonesia is a moderate country that blends Islamism and secularism, whereas Singapore is a secular state. …”
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Trade, Violence and Diplomacy on the Coast of Ikorodu: The Resistance of Balogun Mabadeje Jaiyesimi by Adebowale Adeyemi-Suenu

“…It not only addresses the dearth of published work on Ikorodu but also provides a response to Earl Phillips’ discussion of the unsuccessful 1864–5 Egba attack on Ikorodu. Unlike Philips, who suggests that the Egba defeat was primarily engineered by John Glover, this article emphasises the importance of Balogun Jaiyesimi’s strategic and negotiating skills, which led to the formation of a local coalition between Ikorodu and its neighbouring towns, especially Igbogbo, to ensure Ikorodu’s military victory. …”
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Effect of preoperative right ventricular dysfunction and dilatation on survival after left ventricular surgical restoration by Abdelhameed Elsayed, Murtadha H. Alawami, Ismail M. Elnaggar, Tamer N. Mohamed, Musab Kiddo, Mostafa A. Shalaby, Khaled A. Alotaibi, Amr A. Arafat

“…Multivariable analysis revealed that EuroSCORE II [HR, 1.05; P < 0.01], atrial fibrillation [HR, 3.34; P < 0.01], left ventricular longitudinal diameter [HR, 0.97; P < 0.01], and right ventricular basal diameter [HR, 1.06, P < 0.01] were independent predictors of long-term mortality. …”
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Spatiotemporal patterns in precipitation whiplash over China during 1901–2100 based on CMIP6 simulations by Honghao Luo, Nergui Nanding, Fuying Deng, Huan Wu, Zhijun Huang, Junxu Chen, Jiabin Peng, Bin Zhang

“…The increasing risk of precipitation whiplash, characterized by rapid transitions between extreme drought and wet conditions, is largely related to atmospheric circulation changes due to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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