5G-Advanced: network-controlled repeater by Nan ZHANG, Ziyang LI, Ruyue LI, Wei CAO

“…Radio frequency (RF) repeaters have been deployed in 2G, 3G and 4G to improve the coverage of cellular system.While it is treated as a cost effective solution to extend the network coverage, conventional RF repeaters simply perform amplify-and-forward operation based on the set-up without the capability of doing flexible adjustments based on control and scheduling indication from network.An overview on the new study item in 5G-Advanced was given, i.e.network-controlled repeater.As an enhancement over conventional RF repeaters, network-contrdled repeater will enable the repeater to receive and process repeater control information from the network and perform its amplify-and-forward operation in a more efficient manner including the directive forwarding of the signal, dynamic on-/off of transmissions and receptions, and simplified network integration.…”
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Coupling Analysis of Research Methods for Hydrological Model Uncertainty by ZHENG Yanfeng

“…To reduce the average bandwidth of the forecast interval while increasing the interval coverage,this paper conducted a coupling analysis of dual EnKF and GLUE,two methods to research the hydrological model uncertainty and obtained the dual E-G method.Taking the Xin'anjiang model as an example,the paper used three evaluation indicators (i.e.…”
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Dynamic SDN controller placement based on latency in LEO satellite network by Zhenzhen HAN, Guofeng ZHAO, Chuan XU, Wentao ZHOU, Yangyang ZHOU

“…In view of the problem of large network latency when the controller synchronized information to maintain the global network view,the latency-based SDN controller on-demand placement scheme was proposed.Firstly,the satellite subnet division method based on redundant coverage was designed according to the relative velocity of satellite and terminal.Then,the controller placement model was established by analyzing the response latency of the satellite distributed control.Finally,the controller placement problem was transformed into the soft capacitated facility location problem,and the approximation algorithm was designed to solve the model.The experimental results show that the proposed scheme can optimize network latency while meeting networking coverage demands.…”
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Framing The Greek Memoranda (2010-2015): A Polarised yet Hollow Debate by Christos Kostopoulos

“…The findings illustrate that, while the application of frames might differ across outlets, a rather uniform debate around the memoranda is promoted through the press. …”
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Mapping HIV prevalence in Nigeria using small area estimates to develop a targeted HIV intervention strategy. by Caitlin O'Brien-Carelli, Krista Steuben, Kristen A Stafford, Rukevwe Aliogo, Matthias Alagi, Casey K Johanns, Jahun Ibrahim, Ray Shiraishi, Akipu Ehoche, Stacie Greby, Emilio Dirlikov, Dalhatu Ibrahim, Megan Bronson, Gambo Aliyu, Sani Aliyu, Laura Dwyer-Lindgren, Mahesh Swaminathan, Herbert C Duber, Man Charurat

“…States with large differences in ART coverage between LGAs also showed large differences in VLS-regardless of level of effective treatment coverage-indicating that state-level geographic targeting may be insufficient to address coverage gaps.…”
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Temporal changes in diversity of vascular flora accompanying Salix viminalis L. plantations by Maria Janicka, Aneta Kutkowska, Jakub Paderewski

“…As the plantations aged, the proportion of perennial species, meadow, woodland, and shrub apophytes increased, while therophytes and anthropophytes declined. Photophilous species dominated mainly in young crops (4–5 years old), but their coverage and frequency decreased over time. …”
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Comparing Health Care Financing in Indonesia and Thailand from 1995-2010: What Lessons Could Be Learned? by Darius Erlangga, Lizheng Shi

“…Over the past decade, Thailand has successfully implemented a universal health coverage scheme for its population, while its neighbor country, Indonesia, is still struggling to achieve the same goal. …”
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Feasibility planning study of lattice radiotherapy for palliation in bulky tumors by Jayashree NP, Shreekripa Rao, Anshul Singh, Umesh Velu, Ankita Mehta, Shirley Lewis

“…Conclusion Lattice radiotherapy is feasible in large tumors using volumetric‐modulated arc therapy and achieves good coverage while meeting organ constraints. However, a prospective clinical evaluation is required to confirm its efficacy.…”
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UAV selection for high-speed train communication using OTFS modulation by Ehab Mahmoud Mohamed, Sherief Hashima

“…Based on these estimates, HST can predict the maximum coverage period each UAV provides, allowing for selecting the best UAV while considering their remaining battery capacities. …”
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Drought disaster risk assessment and yield insurance pricing of maize: a case study of Liaoning Province, China by Rina Wu, Yue Yang

“…Under different coverage levels, higher coverage corresponds to increased pure rates. …”
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Empirical analysis of COVID-19 confirmed cases, hospitalizations, vaccination, and international travel across Belgian provinces in 2021. by Yessika Adelwin Natalia, Geert Molenberghs, Thomas Neyens, Niel Hens, Christel Faes

“…Model performance improved substantially when incorporating the incidence of confirmed cases as a covariate (AIC = 1061.516 vs. AIC = 432.708), while highlighting key interactions between confirmed cases and traveler positivity rates, as well as between lagged vaccination coverage and incoming travel rates. …”
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IMAGINEA CHINEI ÎN MASS MEDIA DIN ROMÂNIA by QINGTAO, LIU, YANLI, LU

“…If our start hypothesis posited that Romanian media coverage of China would be predominantly neutral, however, the analysis reveals that negative sentiments dominate, accounting for 54.56% of the coverage, while neutral and positive sentiments constitute 28.27% and 17.17%, respectively. …”
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Is the United States ready for Universal Healthcare? by Fardin Quazi, Nandhakumar Raju

“…It also explores the feasibility of hybrid models that blend universal coverage with private-sector innovation. Ultimately, the path to universal healthcare in the U.S. depends on balancing equity, cost, and choice while addressing the unique cultural and systemic challenges of a diverse nation. …”
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Influence of Emergent Vegetation Layout on Flow Pattern in a Rectangular Shallow Basin by Junnan LYU, Yuxuan JIANG, Zhidong YAO, Chen YE, Xufeng YAN

“…In addition, the study examines the independence of results from grid size to ensure modeling consistency.Based on the validation of the velocity profile from flume tests, the two-dimensional shallow water model can reliably simulate flow within shallow pools and successfully capture the flow patterns of circulations where the main stream adheres to one sidewall while developing asymmetrically on both sides. Incorporating a vegetation drag term into the momentum equations allows the simulation of flow dynamics influenced by emergent vegetation.Results and Discussions In order to examine the impact of vegetation’s spatial distribution on flow patterns within a shallow basin, five vegetation distribution scenarios are conceptualized: 1) complete coverage, 2) lateral full coverage with variable longitudinal partial coverage downstream of the inlet (LFVLPI), 3) lateral full coverage with variable longitudinal coverage downstream of the outlet (LFVLPO), 4) longitudinal full coverage with variable symmetrical lateral partial coverage (LFVSLP), and 5) localized vegetation coverage near the inlet. …”
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Sociodemographic characterization of domestic service workers in Colombia: a 10-year analytical-descriptive study by Oscar Espinosa, Zuly Bibiana Suárez-Morales, Valentina Álvarez, Valeria Bejarano, Mauricio Torres, Jairo Luna

“…These regions, along with the Amazon-Orinoquía, exhibit the highest informality rates. Social security coverage, while improving, remains insufficient, with less than 29% of workers affiliated with pension funds and under 25% covered by occupational risk insurance. …”
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The Epidemiological Impact of Community-Based Skin Camps on Leprosy Control in East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia: a Modelling Study by Thomas Hambridge, David J. Blok, Ephrem Mamo, Jan Hendrik Richardus, Sake J. de Vlas

“…Skin camps with 50% coverage resulted in 21.8% (95% CI: 20.1–23.5%) fewer cases per million in 2035, while increasing the coverage to 90% led to a reduction of 33.0% (95% CI: 31.5–34.4%) in 2035. …”
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Heterogeneity Analysis of Resident Demands and Public Service Facilities in Megacities of China from the Perspective of Urban Health Examination by Ning Zhang, Shaohua Wang, Haojian Liang, Zhuonan Huang, Xiao Li, Zhenbo Wang

“…The results show that the spatial distribution of public service facilities in different cities generally tends to concentrate in the central areas, although there are some variations due to local topographical influences. The coverage rate of transportation and education facilities is relatively high, while that of healthcare facilities is generally lower. …”
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Missed Measles Immunisations Places Individuals and Communities at Risk: The Equity Argument for Including Measles in Under-Immunised Definitions by Stefanie Vaccher, Moses Laman, Margie Danchin, Fiona Angrisano, Christopher Morgan

“…Background: Measles is consistently one of the leading causes of death from vaccine-preventable diseases in children, and cases and deaths have increased globally since 2019. While measles often serves as a ‘canary in the coalmine’ for health system weaknesses, global definitions of zero-dose and under-immunised children continue to centre on those who have missed diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) containing vaccine. …”
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Top management team media exposure and corporate ESG performance: Evidence from China by Rui Zhang, Yunpeng Li, Luejun Qin, Zhixiong Tan, Xiao Wei

“…The study findings show that: (1) TMT positive media exposure significantly enhances corporate ESG performance, while negative coverage notably suppresses it; (2) TMTP significantly weakens the negative association between negative coverage and ESG performance, yet it has no significant regulatory impact on the positive association from positive coverage; (3) TSN demonstrates an “amplifier” effect, which strengthens the promoting role of positive coverage and aggravate the inhibiting role of negative exposure. …”
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Spatio-temporal patterns of health service delivery and access to maternal, child, and outpatient healthcare in Volta region, Ghana: a repeated cross-sectional ecological study usi... by Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi, Kristine Nilsen, Ortis Yankey, Anthony Ofosu, Thomas Ankomah, Eric Tweneboah, Ignatius Aklikpe, Chrysantus Kubio, Alberta Biritwum-Nyarko, Andrew Tatem, Jim Wright

“…Childhood immunisation services had the highest geographic coverage within 30 min of the nearest health facility from 2016 to 2022 (minimum 97.2%), while Caesarean births had the lowest (maximum 75.2%). …”
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