Using Internet of things technology to construct an integrated intelligent sensing environment for long-term care service by Lun-Ping Hung, Nan-Chen Hsieh, Li-Ju Lin, Zong-Jie Wu

“…Although Internet of Things facilities have enabled prompt notification and warning of emergency events, the following problems exist when implementing Internet of Things in the facilities: (1) low compatibility between sensors has led to excessive installation costs; (2) warning systems that are based on fixed threshold values and lack of flexibility can cause false or omitted reports that result in the incapability of reflecting real conditions and additional labor costs would be required. …”
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A multi-objective robust possibilistic programming approach to designing sustainable and reliable closed-loop supply chain network (case study: aluminum industry) by Sajad Amirian, Maghsoud Amiri, Mohammad Taghi Taghavifard

“…The sensitivity analysis of the demand parameter showed that the proposed model achieved more economic profit, less social responsibility, and less reliability with increasing demand.Originality/Value: The variability of the justified decision space in the Me criterion has helped to solve the supply chain network design problem more flexibly and closer to reality through the possibility of exchange between the objective function and the risk-taking level of the managers.…”
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Structural brain basis of latent factors of executive functions in childhood by Yongjing Li, Keertana Ganesan, Claire R. Smid, Abigail Thompson, Roser Cañigueral, Jessica Royer, Boris Bernhardt, Nikolaus Steinbeis

“…Executive functions can be classified into processes of inhibition, working memory and shifting, which together support flexible and goal-directed behaviour and are crucial for both current and later-life outcomes. …”
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Additive metal printing on multi materials using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet on a 5-Axis platform by Oliver S.J. Hagger, Michael A. Parkes, Francis Lockwood Estrin, Stefanos Agrotis, Ivan P. Parkin, Albertus D. Handoko, Daren J. Caruana

“…Post-production embellishment of confromal objects with metal tracks presents significant challenges, due to the need for multiple processing steps and the complexity of navigating intricate substrate geometries. Here we describe a flexible approach to deposit conducting metal tracks on 3D objects using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ). …”
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Recent progress on two-dimensional van der Waals thermoelectric materials with plasticity by Shengbo Yin, Cuihua Zhao, Bo-Ping Zhang, Wenbo Zhao, Chencheng Zhang, Linji Li

“…Nowadays, the field of electronic devices is obviously developing in the direction of flexible electronics, so the research on TEs should also consider the plasticity. …”
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Dynamic and Quantitative Method of Analyzing Service Consistency Evolution Based on Extended Hierarchical Finite State Automata by Linjun Fan, Jun Tang, Yunxiang Ling, Benxian Li

“…Moreover, SODSA are rapidly evolving in terms of large-scale, reusable, compositional, pervasive, and flexible features, which presents difficulties in the usage of traditional analysis methods. …”
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Cross Teaching-Enhanced Multispectral Remote Sensing Object Detection With Transformer by Jiahe Zhu, Huan Zhang, Simin Li, Shengjin Wang, Hongbing Ma

“…The multispectral deformable attention fusion block integrates the flexibility of dynamic weights with the principle of fusion based on local regions. …”
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User Model for Virtual Learning Based on Adaptive Gamification by Intan Yusrina Zairon, Tengku Siti Meriam Tengku Wook, Syahanim Mohd Salleh, Hadi Affendy Dahlan

“…The study contributes to the field of adaptive e-learning by providing a flexible framework that can potentially improve learning outcomes and sustain student engagement in virtual learning environments. …”
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Hybrid-Driven Dynamic Position Prediction of Robot End-Effector Integrating Parametric Dynamic Model and Machine Learning by Hepeng Ni, Cong Xu, Yingxin Ye, Bo Chen, Shuangsheng Luo, Shuai Ji

“…Firstly, a PDM consisting of a flexible dynamic model of the mechanical system and a servo system model is constructed as the primary predictor in HDPP. …”
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Short-Circuit Characteristic Analysis Model and Real-time Risk Assessment of Protection Considering Uncertainties of New Energy Output by LIANG Yuansheng, XU Zheng, LI Haifeng, WANG Gang, CHEN Haoyong, LI Jia

“…In the context of flexible DC interconnection and the large-scale integration of new energy， when a system experiences a short-circuit fault， low-voltage ride-through （LVRT） control causes uncertainty in fault characteristics， increasing the risk of incorrect protection action. …”
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A coupling study of scavenging effect on pollutant formation and unclean combustion of a linear vibration engine by Liu Chunzhi, Zicheng Yuan, Jiangchuan Lu, Chenheng Yuan

“…Linear vibration engines, due to their flexible compression expansion characteristics and the coupling mechanism of vibration, combustion, and gas exchange, are expected to become the research focus of new clean energy conversion devices. …”
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Stable Inverse Reinforcement Learning: Policies From Control Lyapunov Landscapes by SAMUEL TESFAZGI, Leonhard Sprandl, Armin Lederer, Sandra Hirche

“…Learning from expert demonstrations to flexibly program an autonomous system with complex behaviors or to predict an agent's behavior is a powerful tool, especially in collaborative control settings. …”
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A Methodology for Practical Design and Optimization of Class-E DC-DC Resonant Converters by Andrea Celentano, Fabio Pareschi, Victor R. Gozalez-Diaz, Riccardo Rovatti, Gianluca Setti

“…On the one hand, we propose alternative modeling for some devices (in particular the transformer), increasing both flexibility and generality, with the possibility to extend the application to more topologies and more working points. …”
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High-Performance Optical Fiber Displacement Sensor with Extended Linear Range and Sensitivity by Gorka Zubia, Joseba Zubia, Josu Amorebieta, Gotzon Aldabaldetreku, Asier Zubia, Gaizka Durana

“…Optical Fiber Displacement Sensors (OFDSs) provide several advantages over conventional sensors, including their compact size, flexibility, and immunity to electromagnetic interference. …”
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Competencies required for the performance of primary health care managers: a systematic review by Katherine Soto-Schulz, Raúl Herrera-Echenique, Rodrigo Brito-Díaz, Nuria Pérez-Romero

“…Furthermore, the need for disciplinary training in the health area, knowledge in administration, and use of management indicators, as well as an autonomous and flexible attitude to challenges were highlighted. The evaluation of methodological quality showed an overall good performance, except for some studies that do not report sufficient information to determine sample representativeness. …”
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Design and Analysis of an Optical Coupler for Concentrated Solar Light Using Optical Fibers in Residential Buildings by Afshin Aslian, Barmak Honarvar Shakibaei Asli, Chin Joo Tan, Faisal Rafiq Mahamd Adikan, Alireza Toloei

“…Distributed sunlight in the coupler increased the flexibility and simplicity of the design, resulting in a system that provided concentrated electricity, heat, and lighting for residential buildings.…”
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Development of a Hydrocortisone Orodispersible Thin Film Containing Its Succinate Prodrug by Clément Boisseillier, Lucas Demange-Labriet, Dulanjalee Kariyawasam, Pauline Marchadour, Anne-Sophie Fauqueur, Maxime Annereau, Lucas Denis, Camille Cotteret, Salvatore Cisternino, Arnaud Schweitzer-Chaput

“…Results: When optimized, ODF is thin, flexible, and transparent, making it suitable for production in hospital pharmacies using standard equipment. …”
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A Hierarchical Attention Recommender System Based on Cross-Domain Social Networks by Rongmei Zhao, Xi Xiong, Xia Zu, Shenggen Ju, Zhongzhi Li, Binyong Li

“…In this paper, we propose a hierarchical attention recommendation system (HA-RS) based on mask social network, combining social network information and user behavior information, which improves not only the accuracy of recommendation but also the flexibility of the network. First, learning the node representation in the item domain through the proposed Context-NE model and then the feature information of neighbor nodes in social domain is aggregated through the hierarchical attention network. …”
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The Cost of Regulating Effort: Reward and Difficulty Cues With Longer Prediction Horizons Have a Stronger Impact on Performance by Nanne Kukkonen, Senne Braem, Jens Allaert, Joshua O. Eayrs, Nicoleta Prutean, S. Tabitha Steendam, C. Nico Boehler, Jan R. Wiersema, Wim Notebaert, Ruth M. Krebs

“…Many theories on cognitive effort start from the assumption that cognitive effort can be expended at will, and flexibly up- or down-regulated depending on expected task demand and rewards. …”
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Endoscopic, Ultrasonographic, and Histologic Descriptions of Dextranomer/Hyaluronic Acid in a Case of Fecal Incontinence by Trent Irwin, Alexandria R. Snow, Taylor S. Orton, Christie Elliott

“…An unrelated screening colonoscopy was performed soon after, revealing a submucosal rectal lesion. Flexible sigmoidoscopy and endoscopic rectal ultrasound with FNA were scheduled for patient for further evaluation. …”
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