Recent Advances in Metal–Organic Framework-Based Anticancer Hydrogels by Preeti Kush, Ranjit Singh, Parveen Kumar

“…Therefore, MOFs were conjugated with polymeric hydrogels, leading to the formation of MOF-based hydrogels with abundant absorption sites, flexibility, and excellent mechanical properties. This review briefly describes the different strategies used for the synthesis and characterization of MOF-based hydrogels. …”
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Evaluation of a Comprehensive Approach for the Development of the Field E* Master Curve Using NDT Data by Konstantina Georgouli, Christina Plati, Andreas Loizos

“…The bearing capacity and structural condition of a flexible pavement depends on several interrelated factors, with asphalt layers stiffness being dominant. …”
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Language experience influences performance on the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery: A cluster analysis by Ashley Chung-Fat-Yim, Sayuri Hayakawa, Viorica Marian

“…Results revealed that early-balanced and early-unbalanced bilinguals scored higher than late-unbalanced bilinguals on the cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control subtests of the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery, whereas late-unbalanced bilinguals scored higher than early-balanced bilinguals on the verbal working memory subtest of the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery. …”
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Implementing a DVB-T/H Receiver on a Software-Defined Radio Platform by Yong Jiang, Wen Xu, Cyprian Grassmann

“…However, ASICs are not flexible for incoming evolved standards and less overall-area efficient since they cannot be efficiently reused and shared among different radio standards, when we integrate a DVB-T/H receiver into a mobile phone. …”
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Performance Improvement with Reduced Number of Channels in Motor Imagery BCI System by Ali Özkahraman, Tamer Ölmez, Zümray Dokur

“…A key challenge is to reduce the number of channels to improve flexibility, portability, and computational efficiency, especially in multi-class scenarios where more channels are needed for accurate classification. …”
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Automatic Generation of Simulators for Processors Enhanced for Security in Virtualization by Swapneel C. Mhatre, Priya Chandran

“…The paper concludes that the proposed approaches help in accurately simulating the overhead due to security in virtualization and also in providing flexibility to the designer to simulate the desired processor configurations.…”
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Examining The Time Prisoners Study Using E-Learning While In Prison: Sustainability of E-Learning Programs in Prison by Mahlangu Vimbi Petrus

“…E-learning platforms offer jailed individuals a flexible and easily accessible method of acquiring knowledge and skills, enabling them to pursue academic interests and career goals. …”
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Dynamic Response of a Vehicle-Bridge Expansion Joint Coupled System by Lu Zhang, Shaohua Wang, Bing Li

“…In this paper, a dynamic mathematical model of the 2-axle vehicle-modular bridge expansion joint (MBEJ) coupled system is established by introducing a flexible roller tire model. The influence of tread rigid displacement and change in the tire contact patch length are considered in the dynamic model. …”
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Classification of short-term flood events using stochastic variable selection and Gaussian Naïve Bayes classifier: A case study of Sirajganj district, Bangladesh by Chandan Mondal, Md Jahir Uddin

“…This study uses a quick and flexible Gaussian Naïve Bayes (GNB) classifier to categorize eight different years as flooded or non-flooded based on predictor variables obtained via the Mutual Information (MI) technique. …”
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Fast agglomerative clustering using approximate traveling salesman solutions by Sami Sieranoja, Pasi Fränti

“…The algorithm allows a flexible compromise between clustering quality and running time. …”
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Schools as Sites of Homelessness Prevention by Jayne Malenfant, Naomi Nichols

“…We conclude with possible actions to support youth homelessness prevention in schools, including creating more flexible ways for children and families to access supports, resourcing “champion” teachers, and addressing the insidious biases and discrimination in the organization of school policies.  …”
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Gaussian Process Regression with a Hybrid Risk Measure for Dynamic Risk Management in the Electricity Market by Abhinav Das, Stephan Schlüter

“…Moreover, by discussing the political and economical implications, we show how the implementation of our method can contribute to the realization of a sustainable, flexible, and efficient energy market, as outlined in Germany’s Renewable Energy Act.…”
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A Fast CT Reconstruction Scheme for a General Multi-Core PC by Kai Zeng, Erwei Bai, Ge Wang

“…However, specialized hardware is expensive and not flexible. The graphics processing unit (GPU) in a current graphic card can only reconstruct images in a reduced precision and is not easy to program. …”
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A New Highly Secure Optical Image Security Technique Using Gyrator Transform for Image Security-Related Applications by L. Anusree, M. Abdul Rahiman

“…Each work has its advantages and disadvantages in terms of computational complexity, security level, flexibility, quality, and so on. To overcome the security issues present in the previous works, a novel optical image encryption standard is proposed in this paper. …”
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RSS Tracking Control for AVs Under Bayesian-Network-Based Intelligent Learning Scheme by Kun Zhang, Kezhen Han, Nanbin Zhao

“…Traditional control methods often lack the flexibility and intelligence to accurately capture and respond to dynamic changes in traffic flow. …”
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Application of Distributed Hydrological Model Based on NRIHM in Humid Watershed by XU Qin, LIU Lulin, LONG Jie, JIN Chen, CAI Jing, LIN Xiaoqing, ZHANG Kun

“…The model of Nanjing Research Institute of Hydrology (NRIHM) is a lumped hydrological model with a flexible architecture. In order to explore the feasibility and adaptability of using a distributed hydrological model based on NRIHM to carry out hydrological simulation in the humid watershed, the Nandawa-Shahe nested watershed in the humid area was studied. …”
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Self-Organized Fission-Fusion Control Algorithm for Flocking Systems Based on Intermittent Selective Interaction by Panpan Yang, Maode Yan, Jiacheng Song, Ye Tang

“…In particular, the trade-off parameter α balances the exploration (fission) and exploitation (fusion) behaviors of flocking system and significantly enhances its movement flexibility and environmental adaptivity.…”
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Relationship between anthropometric, physiological and physical characteristics with success of female taekwondo athletes by Zahra Hosseınzadeh, Mani Izadı, Hamid Arazı

“…Speed, agility, muscular endurance and flexibility were assessed using by 36m sprint, 4×9m shuttle run, push-ups and sit-and-reach tests respectively. …”
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A multi-dimensional decision framework based on the XGBoost algorithm and the constrained parametric approach by Xinxin Wang, BingBing Zhang, Zeshui Xu, Ming Li, Marinko Skare

“…According to the comparative analysis, the proposed framework is flexible and the result is stable. Managers and policymakers determine the attribute weights by real data and choose the suitable decision method for a certain application. …”
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Enhancing vaccine clinical trials participation among elderly: challenges and strategies by Paul Gillard, Samer Nakhle, Darin Brimhall, Ouzama Henry, Narcisa Mesaros

“…However, unique challenges, including multi-morbidities, frailty, and ethically sound informed consent in those with cognitive deficits, require continuous careful reassessments and flexibility. Creative and tailored strategies are of paramount importance to bolster elderly trial participation. …”
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