An indoor positioning method based on bluetooth array/PDR fusion using the SVD-EKF by Chenhui Li, Jie Zhen, Jianxin Wu

“…Considering all the aforementioned, this study analyzes the principles and characteristics of a Bluetooth signal based array antenna angle measurement and positioning system. In addition, aiming at the multi-phase problem caused by antenna switching, the frequency estimation method based on FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) is studied in this paper, achieving high-precision angle measurement and positioning. …”
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«Så sitter du der og plutselig leser for alle» – en nærstudie av barnehageansatte som litteraturformidlere by Malgorzata Wild, Christina Berg Tveitan

“…We also observe that the majority of the informants point to the language supporting function of the literature when they legitimise choosing reading as an activity. In addition, the informants ascribe value to reading literature on children’s terms and consider the children’s initiative and interests as well as their own reading strategies as important. …”
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SSMM: Semi-supervised manifold method with spatial-spectral self-training and regularized metric constraints for hyperspectral image dimensionality reduction by Bei Zhu, Yao Jin, Xuehua Guan, Yanni Dong

“…This module first locates the spatial neighbors of the labeledit can adapt to different data distributions and feature samples and then sets an adaptive threshold based on the spectral features of labeled samples to filter spatial neighbors, so as to obtain the spatial-spectral neighbors as pseudo-labeled samples. In addition, to divide the sample categories while dimensionality reduction, low-dimensional manifold embedding is constructed and the metric constraint is imposed on the manifolds. …”
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Response of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to Potassium (K) and Blended NPS Fertilizer Rates in the Nitisols of Southern Ethiopia by Tigist Tesfaye, Fanuel Laekemariam, Abera Habte

“…As NPS was tested in the blended form, the individual and interaction effects of nutrients under investigation are suggested as future research areas. Additional investigation over season and location is also recommended.…”
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Health-promoting activities among Saudi Arabian parents of children with disabilities: A cross-sectional study by Salmah A. Alghamdi, Muna I. Assiri, Reem A. Fallatah, Farah M. Albeladi, Hawa Alabdulaziz, Fatimah Alsaggaf

“…Parents of children with disabilities reported significantly lower frequencies of spiritual or rejuvenating personal time (p = 0.032) and social activities (p = 0.011). Additionally, higher education (p = 0.023) and better health status (p = 0.005) were positively associated with higher HPAS scores among parents. …”
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Dual‐fluorescence imaging and automated trophallaxis detection for studying multi‐nutrient regulation in superorganisms by Lior Baltiansky, Einav Sarafian‐Tamam, Efrat Greenwald, Ofer Feinerman

“…Our dual‐fluorescence imaging set‐up is designed to track two food sources, each labelled with a different fluorophore, as they are disseminated throughout a freely behaving colony of individually tagged ants. Additionally, our image‐based deep learning algorithm for automatic detection of ant trophallaxis events efficiently yields a detailed record of all food‐transfer interactions. …”
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The evaluation of the predictors of left ventricular systolic function improvement in patients with severe aortic stenosis after aortic valve replacement by N.V. Ponych, O.J. Zharinov, O.A. Yepanchintseva, B.M. Todurov

“…Group of patients with greater growth of LVEF was characterized by lower body mass index (p = 0.016), greater initial signs of heart failure (p = 0.019), less frequent arterial hypertension. …”
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A graph neural network approach for hierarchical mapping of breast cancer protein communities by Xiao Zhang, Qian Liu

“…Cancer-specific gene dependencies provide additional context for pinpointing cancer-related systems and drug-induced alterations can highlight potential therapeutic targets. …”
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An integrated fuzzy optimal location selection model for setting up floating solar photovoltaic plant: Implications for energy sustainability in Bangladesh by Md. Zahidul Anam, A. B. M. Mainul Bari, Dipayan Basak, Md. Atik Foysal, Asif Raihan, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul Islam

“…Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) plants have emerged as a promising solution, harnessing solar energy while utilizing water bodies effectively, especially for emerging economy countries with limited land resources like Bangladesh. …”
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Intestinal oxygen utilisation and cellular adaptation during intestinal ischaemia–reperfusion injury by Paraschos Archontakis‐Barakakis, Theodoros Mavridis, David‐Dimitris Chlorogiannis, Georgios Barakakis, Eleni Laou, Daniel I. Sessler, George Gkiokas, Athanasios Chalkias

“…Restoration of perfusion and oxygenation provokes additional injury, resulting in mucosal damage and disruption of intestinal barrier function. …”
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Prevalence, determinants and knowledge about herbal medicine and non-hospital utilisation in southwest Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Olujimi Aina, Lata Gautam, Padam Simkhada, Sarah Hall

“…This study highlights the need for further investment by the government, individuals and corporate stakeholders in HM research and improvement of conventional healthcare system. This is in addition to public health awareness on the danger of use of uncertified herbal products.…”
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Comprehensive study for radiation shielding features for Bi2O3–B2O3–ZnO composite using computational radioanalytical Phy-X/PSD, MCNP5, and SRIM software by Y. S. Alajerami, M. H. A. Mhareb, M. I. Sayyed, M. Kh. Hamad, F. Kodeh, M. Rashad, M. Mitwalli

“…Appraisal studies are carried out depending on the simulation capabilities of Phy-X/PSD software in conjunction with MCNP5 to achieve this goal. In addition, the neutron and charged particle shielding properties were evaluated theoretically. …”
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A fiducial-assisted strategy compatible with resolving small MFS transporter structures in multiple conformations using cryo-EM by Pujun Xie, Yan Li, Gaëlle Lamon, Huihui Kuang, Da-Neng Wang, Nathaniel J. Traaseth

“…Yet, for membrane proteins near the cryo-EM size threshold of approximately 40 kDa, including transporters and G-protein coupled receptors, the absence of distinguishable structural features makes image alignment and structure determination a significant challenge. …”
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Strategies for equity, diversity and inclusion in geriatric healthcare professional curricula: A scoping review protocol. by Kristina M Kokorelias, Vicky Chau, Sachindri Wijekoon, Hardeep Singh, Maurita T Harris

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>The pursuit of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in healthcare education has garnered significant attention in recent years, reflecting a broader societal imperative for equitable healthcare delivery. …”
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Prognostic significance of mast cell and microvascular densities in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor with and without neurofibromatosis type 1 by Roberto André Torres de Vasconcelos, Pedro Guimarães Coscarelli, Thyago Marsicano Vieira, Washington Silva Noguera, Davy Carlos Mendes Rapozo, Marcus André Acioly

“…In addition, chart review was performed for clinical data and survival analysis. …”
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Selective Americium Separation: New Insights into the Complexation of Trivalent f-Elements with SO3-Ph-BTBP by Sauerwein Fynn S., Sittel Thomas, Geist Andreas, Panak Petra J., Wilden Andreas, Modolo Giuseppe

“…This effect is even more pronounced at higher HNO3 concentration. Additionally, combinations of monoand di-methylated TODGA derivatives with SO3-Ph-BTBP were tested, showing a decreasing performance regarding the actinide(III)/lanthanide(III) and Am(III)/Cm(III) separation with increasing degree of methylation.…”
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Experimental study of combined thermal flooding in improving heavy oil flowability by Yongqiang Tang, Haitao Wang, Qiaoyu Ge, Suobing Zhang, Zengmin Lun, Xia Zhou, Tao Ma

“…This demonstrates the effectiveness of CO2 in viscosity reduction and component extraction. Additionally, the results of interfacial tension experiments indicate that surfactants can reduce the heavy oil's interfacial tension, fostering the formation of nano-scale precursor films. …”
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SIRT1/PGC-1α-mediated mitophagy participates the improvement roles of BMAL1 in podocytes injury in diabetic nephropathy: evidences from in vitro experiments by Yanxia Rui, Yinfeng Guo, Linying He, Min-er Wang, Henglan Wu

“…SIRT1 inhibitor Ex-527 addition obviously inhibit the effect of BMAL1 overexpression on the mitophagy, demonstrating that BMAL1 may act on mitophagy by SIRT1//PGC-1α axis. …”
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Winery By-Products In Vitro and In Vivo Effects on Atherothrombotic Markers: Focus on Platelet-Activating Factor by Maria Choleva, Smaragdi Antonopoulou, Elizabeth Fragopoulou

“…Although wine extracts and phenolic compounds have been reported to inhibit PAF’s actions and reduce the activity of its biosynthetic enzymes, no data exist concerning the influence of winery by-product extracts. In the future, additional long-term randomized controlled trials or postprandial studies are needed to draw definitive conclusions and establish a viable cardioprotective strategy that incorporates the sustainable use of winery by-products.…”
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The prevalence and risk factors of Helicobacter pylori infection and cagA virulence gene carriage in adults in the Navajo Nation by D. Pete, N. Salama, J. Lampe, M Wu, A. Phipps

“…Given these high proportions, culturally appropriate prevention strategies and interventions addressing H. pylori infections present an avenue for additional research and stomach cancer prevention in the Navajo Nation.…”
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